Bear

Chapter 9

The doctor's office that Amy is a receptionist at, closes early every Friday, and I just happened to be off early too. Amy met me at the house, and all four of us girls climbed into my car and we went out shopping.

"I'm going to need coffee." Amy said bluntly as we pulled out of the neighborhood.

"I want coffee!" Izzy said from the back seat.

"Gigi could use about a gallon of espresso..." Mom said with a chuckle.

"I guess we're going to Starbucks." I laughed.

I went through the drive through and made sure I had everyone's order right.

"Mommy! Take pops!" Izzy said pointing to the pink cake pop that she loves so much.

I ordered her a cake pop and I passed the drinks through the car. I got Izzy a hot chocolate, and she thinks it's coffee. I have no idea what I'm going to do when she finds out it's not. I handed her the cake pop and we pulled away.

"Thanks Mommy." She said as she ate.

I just smiled at her through the rear view mirror.

"Where too first?" I asked.

"Wanna just go to the mall?" Amy asked.

"That works." I said looking at Mom to see if she was ok with that. She just nodded as she sipped her coffee.

Amy pulled out her phone and plugged in the AUX cord. She started scrolling.

"Auntie! Baby shark!" Izzy said as she bounced excitedly. Amy, Mom, and I all groaned. For the rest of the twenty minute drive we listened to baby shark on repeat. By the time we were parking, Amy and I were dancing around to it, and Mom was tickling Izzy.

I got out and got the stroller ready. Amy got Izzy out and buckled in. She tends to be a little escape artist.

We went to several different stores and bought a few new outfits. I got something new for Saturday, when Damien came over. We went to a few stores for Izzy and got her some new clothes too. Her Aunt Amy has taught her well to love shopping.

After a couple hours, we ended up at the Disney store, which of course is Izzy's favorite. I got her out of the stroller so she could walk for a while. I held her hand as we walked around and looked at all the cool toys.

"Mommy! Elsa!" Izzy said pointing to a jewelry making kit that was Frozen themed.

"I'll get you one thing. So make sure that's what you want, ok?" I said pulling it off the shelf.

"Gigi will get you something too." Mom said as she played with Izzy's hair.

I put the jewelry kit on the stroller and Mom took her hand and looked around for something else she would want.

"Lets go to Victoria's Secret." she whispered as she leaned into me.

"Oh yeah! That's exactly what I want to do is go buy lingerie with my mom and daughter." I said as I looked at her like she was crazy.

"Maybe your mom can take her to the food court for a snack or something, and we can meet them there in a little bit." She said, shrugging.

"Why do I even need it, Amy? I'm pretty sure my virginity has actually grown back at this point." I said shaking my head.

"Um... You do realize you are dating the sexiest man on the planet, right?" She said a little loud for my liking.

I knew I was beet red when I caught Mom looking at me weird. I just hid my face in my hands.

"Amy..." I started.

"Nope. We're going." She said.

Izzy picked out a little bucket of hair clips and bows, and Mom and I went to the counter to pay. Amy stepped in and told Mom about her 'great idea'. Ten minutes later I was standing in the middle of a lingerie store, with my best friend sticking her nose into my sex life.

"Look how cute!" Amy said holding up a lace bodysuit that had a shelf bra.

"Um, can't I just get a cute bra? I mean, It's the same thing..." I said.

"No." Amy said, shaking her head. "What's his favorite color?"

"I don't know." I said shrugging.

"Text him and ask him."

"This is so weird." I said whining.

Mia: What's your favorite color?

Of course, he texts right back.

Damien: It depends...

"He said 'it depends...'. Now what?" I asked, showing Amy the phone.

"Tell him you're buying lingerie and you want to know what he likes." She said, like it was no big deal.

"Are you really that blunt with the guys you date?" I asked.

"Yup." She said putting the white lace bodysuit over her arm to buy. "You will learn how to have fun as this relationship moves on." She said.

"This is all just such a big deal for me." I said quietly.

"I know. It's been a while, but we will get that sexy goddess reignited." She said smiling at me.

"Um, been a while? That's like saying you haven't had sex in a few months. It's been four years, Amy. I have only been with one guy, and he is the father of my child." I said.

My phone dinged.

Damien: Are you going to leave me hanging?

Mia: Just curious. It's something I don't know about you.

Damien: Typically I like red. What about you?

Mia: Teal and purple together.

I picked up a red negligee that wasn't insanely revealing, and draped it on my arm.

Damien: I'm excited about tomorrow night.

Mia: Get ready for chaos.

Damien: As long as I get to be with you, I'll welcome it.

Mia: When do you want to come over?

Damien: Maybe 3 or 4?

Mia: I'll see you then.

"You aren't listening to me, are you?" I heard Amy say.

"What?" I said looking up.

She just smiled.

"Let's go find your mom and Izzy." Amy said, as she walked to the counter to pay.

We found Mom and Izzy, and we all went back to the car. We stopped and got pizza for dinner on the way home.

Amy went home after we ate, and I curled up on the couch with Izzy and read her a few books until it was her bedtime.

"Come on, let's go put on jammies." I said, patting her butt.

I followed her up the stairs, and helped her get re dressed. I sent her to brush her teeth and potty while I got her bed ready.

"Mommy?" She asked as she climbed into bed and curled up.

"What honey?" I asked as I sat on the side of her bed.

"I like Bear." She said cuddling her teddy bear.

"I like him too." I said smiling at her.

"Can he come over?"

"He's coming tomorrow." I said nodding.

"Good." she said as she closed her eyes.

I kissed her head and shut off her light.

"Good night, Izzy."

"Night, Mommy."