Hope (JB+AG)

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Ariana

Friday, April 20

5:58 pm

"I'm gonna go check on Bella and the twins." Justin says.

"Have fun. We'll be here when you get back." I reply, looking at Aviella.

"Hey, babe. You doing okay?" I ask her.

"Yes, mommy. I'm fine. I'm being entertained by your phone."

"Oh, I'm sure you are." I sit and do nothing until Justin returns with Bella.

"Diaper change." He says.

I grab the diaper bag and stand up.

"I'll do it. I'm bored." I take Bella from Justin.

"You sure, babe? I don't have a problem with it." Justin says.

"Of course you don't, but I'm sure. I'll be back." I walk to the women's restroom and change Bella's diaper with her kicking and squirming the entire time.

"It's almost time for you to start potty training, little girl. And by almost, I mean about another half a year. But you're close."

I pick Bella up and sling the diaper bag over my shoulder before leaving the bathroom. I return Bella to the daycare and go back to our table.

"Mommy's back!" I say, plopping down in my seat.

"Mommy, my teacher told me to tell you to call her. She also sent home a note for you. It's in my backpack."

"Are you in trouble?"

"I don't know, I didn't read it. Don't be silly, mommy. Why would I read something that's for you?"

"I don't know, Aviella. You're right." I sigh.

"Of course I am." Aviella smiles before going back to being occupied by my phone.

"You're cute." Justin says.

"Thanks, babe. You're handsome. Sometimes."

"You mean all the time?" Justin asks.

"Yeah, sure. That's what I mean."

"You wanna come up with me when I give my little speech? I think it would be cute."

"Of course I will, baby."

"I don't wanna go up there." Aviella says.

"Nobody said you did. You stay here and be quiet." I reply.

"Yay, I get to be all by myself." Aviella does a little dance in her seat and I laugh.

"You're so cute." I smile, reaching over to stroke her hair.

Suddenly, the lights dim down and waiters start walking around giving people their food.

"Good evening, everybody. Welcome to Calvin Klein's annual big office party. We do hope you've been enjoying your evening so far, but of course we have so much more in store for you. Of course our delicious food, a few surprise speaker, and a little fashion show from our younger female models with their dads. Again, enjoy the show." Steve Shiffman, the current CEO of Calvin Klein says.

Everyone claps as he walks off the stage and music starts.

"Baby, you're a surprise speaker. That sounds so special." I say.

"Aviella is one of their younger female models. And I'm her dad! Aviella, we're famous!" Justin laughs.

"Daddy, we are on famous birthdays. I think that counts." Aviella nods her head.

"It really doesn't. Everybody is on famous birthdays, but if that helps you sleep at night."

"It doesn't. Tommy does."

"We're well aware. You won't even get in your bed if he's not in your arms." I say.

Aviella nods, like she's proud of that fact and I laugh, shaking my head.

"Excuse me, everyone. May I have your attention please?" Steve says into his microphone.

The room quiets down as people turn their eyes towards the stage.

"It is now time for our special surprise speaker. We would like to welcome to the stage Mr Justin Bieber, one of Calvin Klein's very esteemed models. Mr Bieber has been with us for almost 5 years now, and the rest of his family is slowly starting to join our family. Justin, come on up." Everyone claps as Justin stands up then holds out his hand for me.

I take it, reminding Aviella to behave before walking with Justin up to the stage.

"Good evening, everyone. I hope you're all having a good time tonight. As you can see, I brought my amazing wife up here with me. She's great. Anyways, as Steve said, I've been with Calvin Klein for about 5 years now. I really enjoy modeling for this company, and now my family is joining me on this journey. I'm really thankful to be able to have this experience and influence others in such a big way. Again, I hope you enjoy your time at the party tonight."

Justin smiles and waves before we walk off of the stage to the claps of the audience. When we get back to the table, Aviella has dug into her food and is devouring everything on her plate. The child seriously can't be that hungry.

"I was good, mommy! Are you proud? And I clapped and yelled extra loud." Aviella says as I sit down.

"Yes, baby. Very proud." I laugh.

We eat our food, listening to a few different singers as they perform on stage, then it's almost time for the fashion show.

"I'm gonna go get Bella. I'll be right back. Aviella get ready." Justin says.

He leaves the table, walking in the direction of the daycare. Aviella talks to me about how she's gonna smile big and walk pretty, and I just nod. For some random reason, my head was starting to hurt and I was getting really tired, out of nowhere.

Justin gets back just as Steve goes back on stage the announce the start of the fashion show.

"The twins woke up for a little bit they're back asleep now. They said Bella was doing great and getting along perfect with the other kids." Justin says.

Bella squeals, kicking her feet.

"You're right, Bella. Come on, daddy. Let's go!" Aviella stands up and grabs Justin's hand, pulling him to the stage.

As the song "Girls Like You" starts playing, Steve says the names of the dads and daughter going on stage. Justin, Aviella and Bella are 4th, and of course, I yell really loud for them, even though my head is hurting.

I record them on Snapchat and take plenty of pictures of my beautiful little divas and my big handsome man. Justin is holding Aviella's hand and holding Bella on his hip as they walk, and I almost shed a tear at how cute they are.

Once the fashion show is over, we spend about 40 more minutes at the party before leaving back to Denver.