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“What happened last time?” I ask.
“You.” Ajax grins, putting our stuff on the conveyor. “You sure you don’t want to get your books from here?”
“No.” I shake my head. “I’d rather go to a small bookstore. The small-town girl in me, I guess.” I shrug.
Mary and I play with her new ball until everything is paid for. Ajax opens the bag, nodding into it.
Piglet scrunchies her nose but deposits the bouncy ball inside.
“Let’s go get a new bedtime story.” I clap.
“Do you read?” Ajax asks.
“Sometimes.” I shrug. “I prefer TV. You?”
“Same. Although I enjoy doing other things with my evenings as you’ve learned.” He winks.
I blush, covering my face. Ajax pulls me closer when we step out of the store. The bag taps my legs as we walk, and his other hand holds Mary’s tightly.
“Can I buy it?” I ask meekly.
He gives me a puzzled look.
“The books,” I elaborate.
“Of course you can.” He nods.
I clear my throat, feeling embarrassed. “I, um, I don’t have any money, Ajax.”
He frowns, realization dawning. “I’m sorry.” He releases me and switches the bag to his other hand to reach into his back pocket and pull out his wallet. He hands me two twenties outside of the store.
“You’re staying out here?” I ask, shocked when he leans against a parked car.
“You girls go bond, but I’ll be watching.”
I swallow hard and nod.
“Let’s go book shopping, Piglet.” I smile, holding out my hand. “You’re being very well-behaved, baby girl.”
Mary Lou grins at the compliment.
“What are you thinking? Fairy tale, animals, maybe some witches or wizards?”
“I want a book about fairies this time. A princess fairy.”
“Have you readHarry Potteryet, or do I have to wait a few more years for that?”
“No, I saw it advertised once, though.” She shrugs.
I gasp. “You’ve not watched the films either?”
Piglet shakes her head.
“Well, we need to fix that. I think I can talk Daddy into a few film nights where we stay up super late and snack until he has to carry us both to bed.”
Mary laughs. “Yes, please.”
“Okay, let’s grab the firstHarry Potter, and then we can take our time finding that fairy book.”
