𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 / 𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙞 ✔️

nineteen.

"So, did you find out where Gina went?" Ashlyn asked as she sat down on the empty seat that was next to Nini's.

"She and EJ apparently left together." Nini said ad Ashlyn smiled. "Something going on with the two of them?"

"They're always denying it, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was." Nini said as she then checked the time on her phone. It was almost around 10, and the bowling alley was about to close soon.

"Stella and I should go now, she's actually supposed to be in bed now." Nini said as she stood up to look for Stella. She looked around and soon saw Stella and Ricky together.

They were having fun. Stella was laughing as Ricky helped her with the small bowling ball. Nini smiled at the two of them, but soon faded. She still didn't know how to tell Ricky.

She walked over to them, sad that she was going to have to break their fun for the night, but it was late and Stella needed to go to bed soon.

"Hey there"

"Momma!" Stella said as she ran up to her.

"Did you have fun, baby?" Nini asked as Stella smiled brightly at her and nodded.

"Yes! Uncle Icky's so funny! He kept dwopping the ball because it was so heavy" Stella babbled as Nini just looked over at Ricky and smiled at him.

"I'm glad you had fun, Stell, but we need to go home now. It's past your bed time missy."

Stella whined, "But I wanna stay and play with Uncle Icky mowe!"

"Your mom's right, star." Ricky said as he bent down to be at the same level as Stella. "You're not going to grow and be tall if you don't get sleep. Do you want to be short forever?"

Stella shook her head no, "Well, you need to sleep then!"

"Cheer up, Stellie." Nini started as she placed her hand on her chin softly, "I'm- i'm sure that you could always see Uncle Ricky again?" She said, partly asked as she looked at Ricky who just nodded happily.

"Really?"

"Yea! Tell you what, we can go somewhere tomorrow and have a ton more fun!"

"Can Auntie Koutey come? And evweyone too? They awe fun too!"

"Of course!" Ricky replied back.

"Okay then, so it's settled. Just text me the details then?" Nini asked as she looked at Ricky who nodded, "Will do."

"Okay, time to go now. Say goodbye, Stell."

Stella hugged Ricky, "Night, Uncle Icky!"

"Goodnight and sweet dreams." Ricky responded as he hugged back the little girl. Normally, Ricky wouldn't get all this mushy for a little kid, but something inside him felt different. As if there was a connection between them.

Stella pulled away and walked back to Nini and grabbed her hand. "Bye and goodnight, Ricky." Nini said as she waved at him. They then quickly said goodbyes and goodnights to everyone else before leaving and found Kourtney by the exit.

"Ready?" Kourtney asked as they nodded. They walked back to Kourtney's car and Nini helped Stella in with her car seat.

"Hey momma, i have a question" Stella asked as Nini was strapping her in. Now that she was just sitting down, her eyes began to droop a bit.

"Hm?" Nini just hummed back.

"whewems daddy?"

Nini paused for a moment, not expecting that question. "He's just- really busy right now." She said for now, wincing at how terrible that sounds.

Stella didn't really seem to notice now that she was half asleep. "Okay.. I can't wait to see him too."

Nini finished strapping Stella in and just kissed her cheek as her eyes closed, "I love you." She just whispered right after.

She then walked to the passengers side of the car and sat in the front where Kourtney was already at the driver's seat.

"So, she asked the question." She started, "How are you going to tell her?"

Nini sighed, "Well, first I have to tell Ricky, somehow."

"I'm sure you'll find a way how, but i suggest the sooner, the better."

Nini nodded, "Yeah."