My Brother's Best Friend

Chapter 78

Please read the authors note at the end. I need to know which story you guys want me to publish for Christmas.

"Babe." I kiss Santo. "Wake up."

"Baby, I'm tired." He groans.

"But I want to go get breakfast." I pout, kissing him again.

"Give me ten more minutes." He says.

"Only ten." I agree.

The kids were already off to school for the day, Xavier was still asleep and Santo didn't want to get out of bed.

Today is my baby's first birthday. These past few months have flown by. His first word was mama, he's a huge mama's boy. CJ is a daddy's boy.

I get up, deciding to make some breakfast instead of going to get something. Santo can sleep in a little more, at least until I'm done cooking.

I make pancakes, bacon, sausage and eggs for breakfast. Then I bring it to the table and go wake up my babies.

I get Xavier first, that way he can help me wake up Santo.

"Daddy, it's time to get up." I coo, setting Xavier on his chest.

"Dada, dada." Xavier says, trying to grab Santo's nose.

"Jazmine, I'm tired." He pouts.

"So?" I ask. "I cooked and it's done. Time to get up."

"Who you talking to?" He opens his eyes, raising an eyebrow.

"You." I turn, sticking my tongue out at him. Santo sticks his tongue out in return.

"Dada." Xavier coos.

"What's up, lil' man?" He asks him.

Xavier speaks in gibberish and Santo nods.

Santo stands up, pecking my lips. "Good morning, baby."

"Good morning." I smile. He hands me Xavier and walks into our bathroom.

Time to start the day.

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"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Xavier, happy birthday to you." Everyone sings to Xavier. I help him blow out the candles of the cake, then Santo cuts it, giving Xavier a small piece of cake first.

He picks it up with his hands, immediately eating it. He smears icing on his face with every bite pretty much. Kids are a precious blessing, but they are very messy.

"I can't believe he's already one." Nessa says from beside me.

"Me either. My little baby is already one." I hug him tighter, he was on my lap.

"I can't wait for this baby to be here. He stays on my bladder." She rubs her stomach.

"He should be here in another two months, right?"

"Yeah. Ray is really excited." She smiles.

"I bet."

"You want a piece, Jazzy?" Santo asks.

"Yes, please." I nod. He puts a slice on a plate and hands it to me.

After finishing, he sits beside me with his slice. I look over at him with a smile on my face.

"I love you."

"I love you, Jazmine." He kisses my cheek.

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"Wow!" I smile, helping Xavier open his gifts. He was sitting with Santo and myself and we took turns helping him open the presents everyone got him. Everyone except for Crystal was here, she's in jail. Christopher divorced her. Meek wasn't here either.