"Millie, no! Drop it!" Zander runs across our living room with his arms outstretched towards our small tabby cat, who is currently holding his shoelaces hostage.

I giggle softly from my spot on the couch, watching with amusement as Millie runs right between his legs and back into the kitchen. Zander groans in frustration and makes his way to me, dropping to his knees in front of me and resting his forehead on my stomach. I smile and reach up, gently running my fingers through his hair.

"I could always buy you new shoe laces."

He looks up at me tiredly and shakes his head, "What? So devil cat can steal them again?" He sighs and rests his head on my stomach, his hands splaying almost protectively along my sides. "I won't let that devil cat hurt you, buddy." He gently kisses the slight bump that is my stomach, a happy smile floating across his face as he runs his hands over me.

I narrow my eyes down at him and place my hand on the top of my stomach, "You refer to our baby as a he, but I'm certain SHE will be surprising you in six months."

He looks up at me challengingly with a smirk firmly planted across his lips, "Or HE will be surprising you." He looks back down to my stomach and his expression melts into one of pure happiness. He leans forward again and rests his forehead there gently, "Ain't that right, little guy?" He whispers softly, making my heart stutter in my chest at the beautiful man kneeling before me. I gently run my fingers through his hair as he rests there, a smile beaming on my face.

The moment is ruined, however, by the shrill sound of the door bell ringing. Millie, as usual, tears off immediately and hides underneath the couch, the sound scaring her half to death. We really should fix that . . .

Zander sits up and sighs, eventually standing up with my hands now in his. He smiles and leans back down, capturing my lips in a sweet kiss.

"I gotta go get the door, Cupcake." He smiles into the kiss, his words nothing but a soft murmur. I hum in response and press my lips firmly against his again. His smile stays put, making it a little more difficult to kiss him, but not impossible. He finally pulls away, making me cry out in disappointment. I pout up at him, but stand to follow him to the door.

"I brought desserts!" Gina exclaims happily when we open the door, a huge tray filled with different assortments of chocolate and sugary delights. My mouth waters at the sight of them and my stomach rumbles loudly.

"Those look heavenly," I gesture for Gina to come in, my eyes not leaving the tray.

"Yeah, but it was hell trying to make them." A disgruntled voice joins us in the hallway. I look up and smile at Zach warmly.

I reach out and pat his back comfortingly, "I bet, I've seen Gina in the kitchen, it's definitely a nightmare." I lean forward and shield my mouth as I whisper, "Even worse than Zander."

Zach laughs loudly and casts a glance over at Zander who is leaning against the door jam to the living room, glowering at both of us. Gina sighs loudly and gently grabs my arm, shouting over her shoulder towards the boys. "I'm stealing Sarah, don't come into the kitchen unless called!"

I roll my eyes at her, "It's not like we're hiding something in here, G."

She hushes me with a simple look then pushes me down onto a seat, "Sit, I don't want you overworking yourself." She smiles down at my stomach happily, her eyes shining with love.

I repress another eye roll and give her a pointed look, "I'm not immobilized, I'm barely even three months!"

She points a finger at me and glares playfully, "I don't care, I don't want my little nephew getting hurt." This time I snort back a laugh at that. She grins widely then claps her hands, "Okay! So I brought you in here today to try this secret dessert," She leans forward to whisper as not to be heard, "Don't tell them, I want to see their reactions when they accidentally eat one."

I frown and look towards the tray, "What're yo -" My eyes widen and I look up at her with excitement, "Oh my cheese balls, did you really make them?!"

She nods with equal excitement, pulling the tray towards us and unwrapping the plastic covering. She turns it so that the chocolaty desserts are facing us. "I still don't understand how this even remotely sounds appeasing to you, but yeah, I made them."

I stare down at the tray, my mouth watering in anticipation. I pick the chip up and pop it in my mouth, my eyes fluttering closed in pure delight. Gagging noises pulls me out of my dream world. I open my eyes to see Gina making the noises, a bite taken out of the one in her hand. I lean back and laugh loudly, actually almost choking while trying to gulp in air.

"That is the worst combination ever!" She exclaims with disgust, throwing away her piece.

I giggle softly and rub a hand over my stomach, "She doesn't seem to mind at all."

She shivers in disgust then throws a disgusted look towards my baby bump, "He's gonna come out as weird as you then."

Zander chooses that moment to walk into the room, "Sarah, your parents are here." He walks over and gently takes my hands in his, pulling me up to my feet. I roll my eyes again and swat him away, walking towards the front door with ease. I swear, they all treat me like fragile china dishes!

I smile widely when I see my parents, immediately pulling them each into a hug and ushering them towards the dining room where everyone is already seated. After we all say our hellos, sit down, and pray, Zander is the first to dig into the food I had prepared earlier on. He stacks his plate full of mashed potatoes, filling, and whatever else he could get his hands on. I watch him and smile with amusement, then begin to fill my own plate with little helpings of each item.

Soon, we're all leaning back in our seats, happily full when Gina decides to bring out the tray of chocolate. My mouth waters again at the sight of them and excitement bubbles up inside me. Gina throws me a sly grin then sets them down in front of Zach and Zander.

"Oh, what're these?" Zander grins at the plate and immediately goes for one of my 'special' desserts. He sticks the whole thing in his mouth with a giant grin, which quickly turns to disgust as he spits it out onto his plate.

Zach stares at him with wide eyes and quickly reaches out, popping one into his mouth as well only to spit it out all the same. "What the heck, why would you make chocolate covered pickle chips?!"

Gina giggles softly and points an accusing finger towards me, "Ask the pregnant lady over there."

My dad chuckles softly from his seat and looks at Zander with amusement, "Get used to it, Son," He glances over at my mom fondly, a goofy grin spreading across his face, "This one really seemed to like bananas and rice together. Who would've thought?"

I scrunch my nose up in disgust, "That just sounds nasty."

Zander whirls back around to face me, his eye brows basically raised to the roof, "Says the girl eating chocolate covered pickles!"

"What's wrong with them?" I ask nonplussed, holding back a satisfied grin when everyone around the table, minus my mom, cringes at the question.

"I could give you about a million different reasons as to why those are not a good combination." Zach scrunches his nose up and looks over at Gina, "And you made these?!"

She shrugs her shoulders and smiles over at him, "Sure did, and the little guy seems to love 'em!"

"That's assuming she is a he, again!"

My mom grins and reaches across the table to lightly grip my hand, "I'm sure it's a she too, sweetie."

Zander snorts from beside me and shakes his head, "Wanna bet?"

I groan when the five of them start conversing over their now new bet. I run my hand over my baby bump and smile down at it, my heart warming at just the mere thought of what's to come. I smile back up at the people surrounding the table - my parents, my husband, and my best friend and her husband.

"Hey, Cupcake," Zander leans over to me slightly, a soft smile gracing his lips, "Are you alright?"

"I'm absolutely perfect." I say honestly, my heart booming with all the love in the world for this man I can call my own. Who chose to love me too, I still can't believe it.

He leans forward again and gently kisses my cheek then moves up to whisper in my ear, "I love you."

"I love you too." I wrap my arm around my baby bump and stare up at him, almost tearing up a little as well. He grins then turns his attention back to the bet, instantly jumping in to add his two cents on the matter.

This is my family, my own little family, and I couldn't be happier.

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SURPRISE! Did ya miss me? I know you did! In honor of hitting 100K reads this week....

100K FREAKING READS.

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This how I'm dancing right now ⬆️😂
Guys I'm soooooo happy about this!!! EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! 💃❤️😂 I've decided that in light of 100K, this book being completed, and new beginnings...I made a new cover!! That's right guys, out with the old and in with the new! I personally love this new one so much (I'm going to change it right after this) but wasn't gonna change it cause I love the old one just as much but....yolo right? 😂

Sooooo, I've started driving now and then some jerkwad cut me off (BY PASSING ON THE RIGHT SIDE LIKE WHET) today as I was going through a green light. The dude almost caused me to rear end him cause he braked right after cutting me off...?? I beeped at him then he flipped me off as if I was to blame, so, cool buddy. Awesome personality you got there!

Okay I'm done ranting and being salty 😂

I've been working hard on writing my next book so be prepared! I'm so excited for y'all to read this one ❤️❤️

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