My Baby’s Daddy

Zacharias took Shirley’s hand. “Let’s go. Let’s enjoy ourselves over the next three days.”

Shirley followed him into the resort. A group of servants were welcoming them, giving them presents and flowers. Shirley took the flowers. A steward said, “Sir, madam, please take a break on the second floor. We shall serve afternoon tea shortly.”

Shirley was stunned. Madam? Do these people not know the relationship we share? Do they think I’m his wife?

Zacharias held his laughter in. He put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder and said, “Let’s head to the second floor then, madam.”

Shirley pursed her lips, holding her laughter in as Zacharias took her to the second floor. Right after they came to the landing, she gave Zacharias a questioning look.

Zacharias chuckled. “Don’t you like how they address you?”

being addressed that way. “I do. Shirley smiled. She then convinced herself, “It’s not like anyone else is going to hear

could be a trial run

my folks we’re dating once we get back home.

second floor. Shirley was tired and hungry from the trip here, for it had

later, the steward led a group of servants over to them. The servants were holding exquisite platters, and the food was exquisite. This was where Flor’s royalty’s guests were served, so

the servants had taken their leave, Shirley picked up a nice piece of toast and took a bite. Her

he took her wrist and fed himself with her toast. He bit on the spot she’d

“You just

after you have a bite.” Zacharias cocked an eyebrow. Shirley felt her cheeks burning up, but she felt sweeter

gorgeous; even a little time in the garden could cheer her up. Zacharias went with her. Shirley walked ahead of him, staring around. Her hair was untied, and it billowed in the wind. Even her profile