Eight✨

Nicole 💜

Monday mornings always came too soon, especially after a fun weekend with Daddy. As I sat up in bed, sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across my room. Today was a school day, and I had to get ready quickly.

After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I pulled on my favorite outfit: a lavender dress with a fluffy skirt, paired with my purple sneakers. I twirled in front of the mirror, admiring how the dress flowed. Daddy always said I looked like a princess, and I liked that idea.

Leaving my room, I walked to daddy's room and opened the door going in. He has also finished dressing.

"Good morning, daddy." I smiled. "Good morning, baby girl." Daddy hugged me and kissed my forehead.

We went down to have breakfast, Daisy promised me some fluffy pancakes and chocolate milk.

“Hi, Daisy! Those pancakes smell amazing!” I said, my stomach rumbling in anticipation.

Daddy placed a stack of fluffy pancakes in front of me, drizzled with syrup and topped with strawberries. “Eat up, princess. We have a big day ahead.”

After devouring my breakfast, I grabbed my backpack, filled with school supplies and my assignments. I walked out of the sitting room to meet daddy.

“Ready to go?” Daddy asked, standing by the door with his keys.

“Ready!” I nodded enthusiastically, excitement bubbling inside me.

As we drove to school, I glanced out the window, watching the world go by. The trees swayed gently in the morning breeze, and I could see kids riding their bikes to school. I remembered all that daddy and I did during the weekend and smiled.

When we arrived at school, I unbuckled my seatbelt and turned to Daddy. “Thanks for the ride, Daddy! I’ll see you after school, right?”

“Absolutely! I’ll be here to pick you up for our outing with Owen and Simone.” He smiled and kissed me then ruffled my hair.

I hopped out of the car and waved goodbye, my heart light with anticipation. I walked into the school, the familiar sounds of laughter and chatter welcoming me.

Once I reached my classroom, I spotted Jessica sitting at our usual table. She waved me over, her bright smile making my heart flutter.

“Nicole! I missed you!” Jessica exclaimed as I sat down.

“I missed you too! How was your weekend?” I asked, eager to hear all about her adventures.

“It was good! I went to the park with my family, and we had a picnic. What about you?” she replied, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

“I had so much fun! Da-Alex and I spent the whole day together baking cookies, muffins and tarts and we had a movie night yesterday. " I replied. I almost slipped and called Alex daddy, I don't knnow how Jessica will react if I told her I am a little and Alex is my daddy.

“Oh wow, that sounds amazing!” Jessica leaned in closer, her interest piqued.

Just as we were chatting, our literature teacher, Ms. Parker, walked in. She had a reputation for being strict, but I secretly liked her because she always made stories come alive.

“Good morning, class! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend,” Ms. Parker said, her voice commanding attention. “I have an important announcement. We will have a quiz on Friday about the book we’ve been reading.”

A wave of groans filled the classroom. I felt my stomach drop; I hadn’t had time to study much over the weekend with all the fun I had.

“Please remember to read the assigned chapters. I will be available during lunch if anyone needs help,” she added before diving into our lesson.

Jessica nudged me, her expression serious. “Are you ready for the quiz?”

I sighed, knowing I would need Daddy’s help to study. “I hope so. I will make sure to read more, so I can be well prepared.”

After the lesson, I pulled out my phone and texted Daddy: *Hey, Daddy! Ms. Parker announced a quiz on Friday. Can you help me study later?*

Almost instantly, my phone buzzed with his reply: *Of course, baby girl! I’ll help you read when I pick you up. Can’t wait to see you after school!*

Feeling a little relieved, I put my phone down.

As the bell rang for break, I rushed outside with Jessica. The warm sun beamed down on us as we found a spot on the grass. I pulled out my snack and Jessica did the same and we began to eat enjoying the warm sun and cool breeze.

After break, we headed back to class, and I tried my best to focus on the lessons. I scribbled notes and listened carefully during the classes until school was over.

Finally, the school day came to an end, and I felt a mix of relief and excitement. As I walked out of the school, I spotted Daddy leaning against the car, waiting for me with a warm smile.

I walked closer to him. "Hi, daddy." I whispered since other students were around us. We got into the car.

"How was your day, baby girl?"

“Me too! Did you have a good day at school?” he asked, starting the car.

“It was good, but we have a quiz on Friday! You promised to help me!” I exclaimed, my voice filled with determination.

“Of course! We’ll go over everything together. You’re going to do great!” he reassured me, and I felt my nerves settle.

As we drove to meet Owen and Simone, I chatted excitedly about my day, telling him about Jessica and the quiz.

“I’m proud of you for wanting to study. That shows you’re taking your schoolwork seriously,” Daddy said, glancing at me with pride.

Before long, we arrived at the shopping center where Owen and Simone were waiting. I spotted them by the entrance, waving enthusiastically.

“Hey, you two! Ready for some fun?” Owen shouted as we approached.

“Yeah! What are we looking for?” I asked, my heart racing with excitement.

“I heard there’s a sale on stuffed animals at the toy store!” Simone said, bouncing on her toes. She looked more excited than I was.

“Let’s go!” I exclaimed, grabbing Daddy’s hand and dragging him along.

**At the Toy Store 🧸**

The toy store was colorful and vibrant, filled with all sorts of toys and stuffed animals. My eyes widened as I took in the rows of fluffy creatures, each one seeming to call my name.

“Wow! Look at all the stuffies!” I gasped, pointing at a shelf filled with every kind of plush toy imaginable.

“Let’s go check them out!” Owen said, leading the way.

I wandered down the aisles, my heart racing as I spotted a purple elephant sitting on a shelf. Its big, friendly eyes seemed to shine, and I knew I had to have it.

“Daddy! Look at this one!” I cried, holding up the purple elephant.

“That’s adorable! Do you want it?" Daddy asked. I nodded eagerly hugging the plushie.

" What are you going to name it?” he asked, standing beside me.

“I think I’ll name her Gigi!” I said, smiling as I hugged the stuffed animal tightly.

“That’s a perfect name for such a sweet elephant!” Daddy grinned, his eyes sparkling with joy.

After picking up Gigi, I browsed around for a few more minutes before deciding on a couple of small toys. I was thrilled with my new purchases, especially Gigi, who I could already tell would be my new best friend.

Once we finished shopping, we all headed out to grab ice cream. The excitement of the day buzzed around us as we laughed and shared stories, my heart full of happiness.

“Thank you for today, Daddy! I had so much fun!” I said as we walked back to the car, Gigi cradled in my arms.

“I had fun too, baby girl. I love spending time with you,” Daddy replied, kissing the top of my head.

As we drove home, I felt grateful for the amazing day. I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead at school, I had Daddy by my side to help me through anything.

When we got home, I couldn’t wait to introduce Gigi to my other stuffed animals and have her join our tea parties.

We had dinner and daddy read me a bedtime story until we both fell asleep together in my bed

“Goodnight, Daddy,” I whispered, clutching Gigi and Mr Oopa tightly.

“Goodnight, baby girl. Sweet dreams,” Daddy replied, his voice soft and comforting as he kissed me goodnight.

I closed my eyes, smiling as I drifted off.

Alex 🖤

Monday mornings always came too fast, especially after a weekend of indulging Nicole’s every whim. I’d spent most of Sunday watching her spin around the kitchen while we baked, her joy contagious as she pranced around in her lavender dress. Now, as I finished buttoning my shirt, I glanced at my watch. Almost time to wake her.

Just as I moved toward the door, I heard soft footsteps, and there she was, my baby girl, peeking into my room with that shy smile. Her lavender dress swished as she entered, and I couldn’t help but smile. She was always so eager to greet the day.

"Good morning, Daddy," she said, her voice soft and sweet.

“Good morning, baby girl,” I replied, leaning down to kiss her forehead. Wrapping my arms around her, I hugged her tightly, feeling her small body relax into mine. Moments like this made the chaos of life feel manageable.

Once we’d had our moment, we headed downstairs for breakfast. Daisy was already bustling around the kitchen, as usual, and the smell of pancakes drifted through the air.

“Hi, Daisy! Those pancakes smell amazing!” Nicole chimed, her enthusiasm palpable as she bounced into the kitchen.

“Eat up, princess,” I said, placing a plate in front of her, stacked high with fluffy pancakes and topped with strawberries, just the way she liked it. “We’ve got a big day ahead.”

She devoured her breakfast with a smile that made everything right in my world. Watching her enjoy something so simple felt like a small victory—every bite a reminder that she was happy, and that’s all I ever wanted for her. I finished my coffee, watching her fondly as she cleaned her plate, already buzzing with excitement for the day ahead.

As we walked out to the car, she looked back at me, her backpack bouncing against her small frame. “Ready to go?” I asked, jingling my keys.

“Ready!” she replied, her enthusiasm infectious.

The drive to school was peaceful, Nicole staring out the window as we passed familiar landmarks. I could see her reflecting on our weekend together, a small smile tugging at her lips. It made me happy knowing that our time together left her with good memories.

When we finally pulled up to the school, she unbuckled her seatbelt and turned to me. “Thanks for the ride, Daddy! I’ll see you after school, right?”

“Absolutely,” I assured her, giving her a quick kiss before ruffling her hair. “I’ll be here to pick you up for our outing with Owen and Simone.”

She grinned and waved as she hopped out of the car, her backpack swinging as she hurried off toward the school entrance. I watched her disappear into the crowd of students, already counting down the hours until I could pick her up again.

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I had only one lecture and spent the time with Simon and Owen at a hang out spot. "I can't wait to buy lot of things for Nic." Simon said. "Stop trying to steal my baby girl." I said to her.

By the time lunch rolled around, I had a break and found myself checking my phone, smiling when I saw a text from Nicole: *Hey, Daddy! Ms. Parker announced a quiz on Friday. Can you help me study later?*

I typed back almost immediately: *Of course, baby girl! I’ll help you read when I pick you up. Can’t wait to see you after school!*

After sending the message, I leaned back in my chair, already planning how I’d help her with her studies later. Nicole was smart, but she needed encouragement sometimes, especially when it came to schoolwork. I made a mental note to review the book she was reading before we studied together.

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When I arrived at the school to pick Nicole up, she spotted me instantly, her eyes lighting up as she walked toward me. She looked around at the other students before whispering a soft, “Hi, Daddy,” as we got into the car.

“How was your day, baby girl?” I asked, glancing at her as I started the engine.

“It was good, but we have a quiz on Friday! You promised to help me!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with determination.

“I did, and I will. We’ll go over everything together, and you’re going to do great,” I reassured her, my heart swelling with pride at her eagerness to do well.

As we drove to meet Owen and Simone, Nicole chatted excitedly about her day. I loved hearing her talk about her friends, especially Jessica. She seemed to be opening up more lately, and I knew that was a good sign.

Before long, we pulled into the shopping center parking lot, where Owen and Simone were already waiting. Nicole practically jumped out of the car, waving to them with a big smile. I followed her as she ran ahead to greet them.

“Hey, you two! Ready for some fun?” Owen asked, his voice booming with excitement.

“Yeah! What are we looking for?” Nicole asked, her excitement mirroring theirs.

“There’s a sale on stuffed animals at the toy store!” Simone chimed in, her energy as high as Nicole’s.

Nicole turned to me, her eyes wide with excitement. “Daddy, can we go?”

I smiled and nodded, watching as she grabbed my hand and pulled me along. She was practically vibrating with anticipation as we walked into the toy store.

The moment we entered, Nicole’s eyes lit up at the sight of the plush toys lining the shelves. She wandered from aisle to aisle, carefully inspecting each one until she found the perfect one—a purple elephant with big, kind eyes.

“Daddy! Look at this one!” she cried, holding up the stuffed animal.

“That’s adorable! Do you want it?” I asked, already knowing the answer.

She nodded eagerly, clutching the elephant to her chest. “I’m going to name her Gigi!”

“That’s a perfect name for such a sweet elephant,” I said, grinning as I watched her joyfully hug her new toy.

After browsing a bit more, we paid for Gigi and a couple of smaller toys. Nicole was beyond thrilled, and I knew Gigi was going to be her new favorite companion.

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We ended the day with ice cream, laughter filling the air as Nicole, Owen, and Simone shared stories and jokes. Watching her with her friends, so carefree and happy, made every bit of effort worth it.

As we walked back to the car, Nicole hugged Gigi tightly to her chest. “Thank you for today, Daddy! I had so much fun!” she said, her voice filled with gratitude.

“I had fun too, baby girl,” I replied, kissing the top of her head. “I love spending time with you.”

The drive home was quiet but peaceful. Nicole was clearly worn out from the day’s excitement, but her smile never faded.

When we finally got home, we freshened up and had dinner. A simple meal of lasagna and went up to her room.

I watched her tuck Gigi in with Mr Oopa, her happiness radiating from every corner of the room.

Then read her a bedtime story until she was falling asleep. As I kissed her goodnight, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for moments like these.

“Goodnight, Daddy,” she whispered, her small voice sounded even more cute.

“Goodnight, baby girl,” I whispered back, snuggling close to her and we both fell asleep.