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

a trial run for

I can tell my folks we’re dating once we get back home. We don’t have to be

floor. Shirley was tired and

later, the steward led a group of servants over to them. The servants were holding exquisite platters, and the food was exquisite.

Shirley picked up a nice piece of toast and took a bite. Her eyes lit up. “Oh, this

hadn’t taken his food, but when Shirley said the toast was nice, he took her wrist and fed

at him. “You just love taking my

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

time in the garden could cheer her up. Zacharias went with her. Shirley walked ahead of him, staring