Borrowed • Jesse Lingard

nine.

"Who's ready for Magic Kingdom!" I ask putting plates of pancakes on the table next to the pool where everyone is sat waiting. After waking up earlier than everyone I decided to make breakfast ready for a full day in the first of six Disney parks.

"Montana you're crazy!" Ellearna laughs from her seat at the table.

"Ah but you're going to have the best time at Disney with this crazy lady. When we're finished breakfast I'm taking Anoushka to FaceTime her dad before we leave does that sound okay?" I ask knowing Jesse will want to hear from his daughter.

"Daddy now?" Anoushka asks looking over at me.

"We can do it when we go to get dressed because everyone wants to talk to their daddy is that okay?" I suggest knowing Sam and Nicky want to speak to their other halves before we leave for the day. "I'm going to get dressed and considering I made breakfast someone else is washing up" I say joking as I finish my breakfast.

"No way! Not after you've been in the kitchen! You're the messiest person in the world when you cook! Auntie Montana always makes a mess in mummy's kitchen doesn't she Leo?" Sam practically screams bringing her baby into it.

"Don't act like your baby is going to get you out of this" I say laughing. "You live with my brother I'm sure you can cope washing dishes".

"You do realise there's a dishwasher in the kitchen right?" Nicky asks in amusement.

"Shh, she hadn't found that yet! I was hoping she wouldn't realise there was one there" I stand up from the table "Right come Anoushka, we'll go and see what your dad's up to then we'll get ready to leave. 8:15 right?" I ask.

"Yeah 8:15 then we should get there for the park opening" Sam says as I walk back to my room with Anoushka. Finding my phone I FaceTime Jesse, smiling as I see his face on the screen.

"Hey you. How's training going?" I ask.

"We've had a gym session at 6am this morning then we have more training this afternoon but I'm going to try and find out what's happening with Dani before we go. Last night when I spoke to them the airline asked them to go home for the night rather than being stuck at the airport so we just need to find out what's going to happen. I feel bad leaving you with the responsibility of looking after my daughter"

"Seriously don't worry about it. We're going to have the time of our lives, I'm going to be able to experience Disney through the eyes of a child and I can't wait. I think I'm the most excited. Don't worry I'll take loads of photos for you" I say feeling disappointed for Jesse that he won't be able to be there.

"I can't wait to see them. You look good this morning"

"Thanks" I blush as I look into the camera  "Hey Anoushka, come and see who's here" I say remembering the phone call isn't for my benefit.

"Hi daddy! We're going to see Mickey Mouse today!" Anoushka says excitedly. Leaving the two to talk I decide to get ready subconsciously listening to the conversation. It's obvious how much they adore each other. "Montana, daddy said he had to go" Anoushka says as she walks into the bathroom.

"Oh I'm sorry. We can talk to him later though is that okay?" I ask realising she's probably more upset than either of us realise.

"That's okay. Daddy said we need to have fun today. Can we wear matching clothes today!" Not wanting to upset Anoushka I rack my brains thinking of any outfits that we have that are similar, the only thing coming to mind is possibly plain white t-shirts and maybe jeans.

"Of course we can match if that's what you want. Then when we get to Magic Kingdom we can get whatever Minnie Mouse ears you want!"

Hours later we all take a seat outside of the Plaza Ice Cream Parlour exhausted from the heat and the excitement of Magic Kingdom. With Tyler and Ellearna being the only kids awake Nicky takes them inside to choose an ice cream.