Page 36 of Thiago

Kiara tilted her head to the left. “I like it. I like it a lot, actually. It’s sexy without being over the top, and the apricot color looks good against your skin. It’ll be a nice date outfit. That’s it. That’s the dress.” She grinned and clapped.

“Finally,” India said with a sigh.

“What does this mean for my boy, Leo? He liked you.”

“I liked him, but…” India sighed. “How do people cheat? I’m trying to juggle two men and a lover, and I’m already exhausted.”

Kiara laughed. “Maybe you need more vitamins.”

“Something’s gotta give. Honestly, Kiara, I liked Leo, but the spark wasn’t there. He’s a nice guy, but I think someone better is out there for him.”

Kiara stuck out her bottom lip. “Too bad, but I understand.”

“I called him before I called you and talked to him. I didn’t want to waste his time. He took it well.”

“You’re right, he’s a nice guy, and I’m sure he’ll find someone else. What about your doctor friend, Simon?”

“I haven’t decided yet. I’ll make a decision depending on how tonight’s date goes with Thiago. I better go. I still have to shower and get dressed, and if there’s one thing I know about Thiago, he’s never late. Matter of fact, he’s often early.”

“Before you go, I have something to tell you,” Kiara said.

“Okay, what’s up?” India examined the dress from arm’s length away.

“I’m pregnant.”

She dropped the dress to stare at her friend. “Again?”

Kiara burst out laughing. “Stop.”

“You stop. Have you two ever heard of birth control? Hell, the pull-out method?”

Kiara giggled shamelessly, looking content and happy—as she should. “Listen, I don’t want to be old and gray running after these children, okay? I’m already tired, and I’m only in my thirties. God bless anyone who has a kid after forty. Josh and I are getting them out of the way, right the hell now.”

“I don’t blame you. Is this the last one?”

“If we have a girl, yes. If not, we’re going to try one more time.”

India shook her head, her face breaking into a smile. “You know I’m happy for you.”

“I know.”

“When are you due?”

“September. The boys are less excited than I had hoped they’d be.”

“Because they told you they wanted a puppy, not a baby sister or baby brother.”

“Well, they’re getting another sibling, at least for now. Until I can convince Josh that we should let them adopt a puppy. He said the boys aren’t old enough to take care of a pet yet, and he doesn’t want the responsibility. When they’re older, they can have one.” Kiara rolled her eyes.

“I’m on Josh’s side, but I’ll let the two of you figure out how to proceed. Whenever you’re ready for the puppy, Auntie India will take Jayden and Josiah shopping for a dog bed, toys—the works.”

“I know you’ve got us. Okay, girl, I’ll leave you alone so you can enjoy your first date with your boss, the man you’ve been swapping body fluids with since last year.” Kiara smiled sweetly.

“Thank you for putting it so poetically.”

“You’re welcome. Have fun!” Kiara blew a kiss before she disappeared from the screen.

India turned toward the pile of clothes on her bed and groaned inwardly. Her OCD wouldn’t allow her to leave them there. She had to put them away before she left on her date with Thiago.