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"Hold on, is that my Armani dress shirt you're wearing?" Hunter asked

"Yes" I said laughing nervously "you caught me"

"And that's one of my favorite ones too" he whined

"I'm only wearing it 'cause it smells like you and we miss you here so much" I sighed

"Aw how is she? Is my baby girl down for her nap?" he asked with a smile

"I'd hope so, I put her down like thirty minutes ago" I informed "knowing her, she's probably still awake"

"I wish I was with you right now" he sighed "I could tell that you're tired"

"Yep, little miss Kaiya wasn't letting up on me last night nor this morning. She wore me out, and just so you know once you get back, diaper duty is all yours"

"Don't worry I got you" he said laughing

"Lemme go check on her hold on" I said getting up off the couch and to Kaiya's nursery. Once I got there I wasn't surprised to see her still awake and giggling up a storm.

"And yep, I was correct. She's wide awake" I said shaking my head with a smile on my face

"Flip the camera lemme see her" Hunter said visibly getting excited

Hunter was always excited and extra goofy when it came to Kaiya. She has him wrapped around her finger.

I remember when I first told Hunter I was pregnant and he really thought I was faking. I had Celine there recording his reaction to watch back in the future, but he took it as a prank.

"Y'all up to something, I don't trust you two together" he said "why you got Celine recording?"

"Because I have to show you something" I said laughing at how suspicious he was of the situation

"Okay, show me" he said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world "I'm still tryna figure out why Celine recording. Y'all pulling a prank or something?"

"No" I said full out laughing "come on this is serious"

"Dead ass Nadia, just tell me what this is about" he said seriously

And that's when I pulled out the pregnancy test from my back pocket and handed it to him "I'm pregnant" I said laughing nervously

Even though he would always talk about getting me pregnant, I always took it as a joke. Now that I really am, I wasn't so sure what his reaction would be. Which was the main reason why when I found out, I freaked a bit.

"Wait for real?" He asked shocked

"Yes, for real" I smiled

"How do I know this isn't fake and y'all aren't just pulling my leg?" He asked suspiciously

"Why would it be fake?" I asked

"Cause Celine over there can't keep a straight face" he said pointing at Celine

"What am I doing?" Celine asked trying to hold in her laugh "I'm just the camera person"

"Nah, take another one in front of my face" Hunter said

"Wait are you serious?" I asked laughing at his blatant skepticism

"Hell yeah" he said "if it's real, you'd have no problem taking another one" he shrugged

"Fine" I said going to the bathroom as he followed behind

"I'll just be waiting down here while y'all do that" Celine said sitting on the couch as we exited the living room.

"Imma stand outside this door" Hunter said when we got to the bathroom

"okay" I said closing the bathroom door. I grabbed the other pregnancy test box and went to work on that one.

After I finished my business, I stepped out the bathroom. "The test is on the counter, it takes three minutes"

"Imma watch it for that whole three minutes too" he said glaring at me before heading into the bathroom to stare at it

"Do you boo" I said laughing. This whole situation was hilarious to me. I wasn't expecting the reaction I got.

I sat on the bed scrolling through my phone when I heard Hunter come out the bathroom. His eyes were welled up with awaiting tears.

"I'm going to be a Dad?" he asked shakily "like for real?"

"Yeah...you are" I said with a small smile on my face as I began to get emotional myself.

"We are having a baby" he said below a whisper shock still on his face.

"Yeah we are" I said laughing lightly as a tear streamed down my face.

"Oh wow. Wow, Wow, Wow. Okay, uh...wow" he said pacing as he ran his hands through his hair, "this is really happening"

I got up and stood in front of him, holding his face in my hands—his breathing had picked up quite a lot.

"Breathe" I said calmly as he finally raised his head looking into my eyes

I quickly wiped a tear that slipped from his eye "Hunter stop, now you're making me cry"

"I'm sorry, it's just that this is something I've always looked forward to you know? I just can't believe it's actually happening. Holy shit, it's happening" he laughed as he shed another tear

"Trust me I can't believe it either" I laughed as I felt my eyes water once again

"I'm really gonna be a Dad. That's so weird to say, this is crazy—but like that good kind of crazy" he rambled leaning his forehead against mine "how far along are you?"

"About three months. It happened at the hotel room I figure" I laughed remembering that night

"Oh that time we went to the five seasons and you asked me if I ate ass?" I nodded trying to hold in my laughter "you know it makes sense, that night was-" he paused as he proceeded to lick his lips

"Okay Hunter" I laughed

"In all seriousness though, I want to be as good of a Dad as my father was, I really hope I can be that" he said placing his hand under my shirt and on to my bare stomach

"You're gonna be an amazing Dad, I already know it" I said grinning at him

"We are gonna be freaking parents!" He said excitedly as he lifted me up and spun me around.

And that was that.

With Hunter's career, it was pretty difficult taking care of Kaiya. I even had a mental breakdown once, but I couldn't fault Hunter cause he really tried. I remember he got really upset when he missed the first ultrasound appointment, after that he made sure he was free for majority of them.

Hunter was so great during my pregnancy too. Especially, when I'd wake him up in the middle of the night to get me a burger, he'd do it with no problem. Sometimes Hunter would even talk to the baby when he thought I wasn't listening or simply lay next to my belly to feel her kick.

We were lucky enough to have Kaiya on an off season—despite the fact she was one month early. He was there through it all—through the contractions, the long labor, and the whole birth.

Kaiya Marie Reece was born on July 12th weighing exactly six pounds. She is now four months going on five.

Hunter surprisingly chose her first name. I say surprisingly because before that, all the names he had in mind were wack.

"Caroline?" Hunter asked

"That is such a white girl name" I said grimacing

"Well she will be half white" he reasoned causing me to give a him a look "Okay then, that's a no to Caroline" he said crossing it out from his list.

To make this process easier, we each spent the week coming up with names and making a separate list. At the end of the week, we come together and reveal the suggested names. From there, we choose the name.

"Okay my turn, Mahogany" I said turning to Hunter

"Hell no, we are not naming her after a color" Hunter said shaking his head

"I thought it was kinda pretty, but guess not" I said laughing lightly before crossing it out

"Okay this one for the win, Bailey" He said enthusiastically

"If you think that's a winning name, you are mistaken. Next!" I said laughing

"Are you serious? Bailey was one of my favorites" he said disappointedly

"Bailey is a no from me" I said shaking my head "Okay how about Sienna?" I asked with a raised eyebrow

"I like that, but for like maybe a middle name" he nodded

"Yeah I feel that too" I nodded putting a Star next to it "I only have like two names left" I whined

We've been going at this for thirty minutes.

"Same" he sighed "Alright how about Georgia?"

"Hunter you already know what I'm going to say about that. You're choosing the most southern names ever" I said giggling

"Okay wait fine give me another chance, redemption time" he said clapping his hands

"Whatcha got for me" I said ready to hear another ridiculous name

"Alright here it goes..." he breathed out "Kaiya"

"Hunter that's such a- wait hold on" I stopped. I really thought he would say another unfitting name.

"I really really like this one" Hunter said seriously

"I actually really like it too" I smiled "Kaiya, that's really pretty. I'm surprised thats not on my list actually"

"Isn't it?" He smiled before placing a hand on my belly and moving his face towards it. "Do you like that name? Kaiya?" he said as he rubbed

"If she kicks, she approves" I said giggling

She hasn't been kicking too much today, so I'd be surprised if she did.

Right as I said that she kicked right where Hunter's hand was placed.

In that moment we both looked at each other and knew.

"Baby Kaiya" I said with glistening eyes

"Kaiya Reece has a nice ring to it" he said kissing my belly before he raised his head back up and pecked my lips

"This just made it that much more real" I said beaming

"Now we just gotta get her a cute ass middle name to match" he said smiling

"How about Kaiya Giselle?"

"How'd you come up with that one?" He asked with a smile

"It's Beyoncé's middle name" I said giggling

"Then no. I want her to have a name of her own, I don't want her named after a celebrity we know of even if it's just the middle name." he said

"Okay how about Kaiya Marie?" I asked "I know Marie is basic, but like I don't want a middle name that over powers her first name. I think it flows well too" I suggested

"I like that a lot actually, it sounds pretty" he said chuckling lightly "Kaiya Marie Reece sounds nice as hell"

"Alright I'll flip the camera" I said as I made funny faces at Kaiya to have her laugh even more.

"Oh my God, look at her! Hey Kaiya, look at my beautiful babygirl" He said in a baby voice making faces at the screen

"Hunter buddy she can't see your face, the camera is flipped" I said laughing

"Oh shut up" he said laughing "man she's getting so big already. We made one good looking kid didn't we?"

"Yeah we did" I smiled

"You tryna make another?" He asked raising an eyebrow

"Don't get fu-messed up" I said stopping myself from cursing in front of our daughter

"I can't wait to get home to spend time with her" he said grinning from ear to ear as I flipped the camera back around

I knew once he got here, I would only see Kaiya maybe once. Hunter was the biggest baby hog. I remember when she was born, Hunter would only give her to me to feed her then he'd take her right back.

I already knew she was going to be a full fledged Daddy's girl. Once he was around, mommy didn't even exist to her.

Taking her out of her crib, I walked with her to the master bedroom to lay down with her.

"Look at my two babies, man she looks exactly like you Nadia. She really ain't get nothing from me"

"Good, I carried her for nine months it's only fair" I said as I kissed Kaiya's face as she reached out to grab the phone.

"You right though" he said chuckling

"So when are you getting back?" I questioned

"I should be back by tomorrow. I have something to take care of today, and then I take the flight out the following morning" at the mention of that, I sighed. "I know Baby, I know. I'm trying to get back to you as soon as I can, I just have to handle a few things." He reassured

"Okay" I replied back a little disappointed

"Hey I forgot to ask, how's Celine?" He said changing the subject

"Temperamental" I said laughing lightly "but I blame that on the fact that she's pregnant"

"I still can't believe her and Chris really shacked up"

"I know right...I mean I kinda knew it would happen sooner or later, but I didn't think she'd be freakin pregnant. She's been pissed off as of late because Chris keeps missing her ultrasounds. Can you tell him something Hunter?" I begged

"I'll talk to him. Listen I kinda gotta go, I'll see you soon though" he said pouting

"Alright then, Kaiya say bye Daddy" I said waving her hand for her causing Hunter to laugh

"You guys are so cute" he said chuckling lightly "love you both"

"We love you too" I said before hanging up the call

Sighing I placed my phone on the night stand and gave my full attention to Kaiya.

Hunter had a game in Miami, which he actually lost—I was low key happy my team beat him, but I didn't make it known. He should've been back by today actually, but supposedly he had things to take care of.

"I know you miss him too" I said rubbing Kai's tummy as she babbled on "don't worry he'll be back, then you could pretend I don't exist" I said laughing as I grabbed her, placing her on my chest.

I knew the sound of heartbeats always got her to fall asleep.

Hanging up the phone, I headed outside where my driver was waiting.

"Where to Mr. Reece?" He asked looking at the rearview mirror

"To the nearest Jewelers" I said with a grin

I've been contemplating this for a while, and I'm finally going through with it. I was going to put a ring on her finger—finally.

Grabbing my phone, I quickly rang up Celine who picked up after the third ring. I need her opinion on this.

"Hello?" She asked

"I'm heading to the Jewelers right now and I'm gonna do it... I'm gonna propose" I said biting my lip

There was a short pause on the other end of the line before she breathed out "about damn time"

"I know, I know, but listen I'm headed to the Jewelers to get a ring as I said. Do you know what type of style Nadia would like?"

"You asking me like Nadia and I ever discussed what our favorite style of rings are" she laughed "get whatever you think she'll like. I will say this though, Nadia likes flashy but not too flashy. Don't get something too over the top. Then again even if you did, it's not like she would say no anyways." she laughed

"I'll keep that in mind" I laughed "thanks Celine"

"No problem" she said about to hang up

"Wait!" I said frantically remembering I had one more thing to ask.

"Yeah?" She replied

"Can you text me your parents address?" I asked nervously

"What for?" She asked with a hint of curiosity in her voice

"I want to ask your parents for permission. If I'm going to do this...I'm gonna do it right"

"Wow, I really respect you for that. I'll send it to you no problem" she said kindly

"Thank you Celine" I said before ending the call

After I got Nadia, pregnant her parents weren't my biggest fan. They were there for their grandchild and loved Kaiya dearly, but they just wish we did things in the right order.

I didn't know how they'll react to me proposing but this, I wanted to do right.

The car came to a hault in front of the jewelry store as my driver/bodyguard got out of the car to lead me inside.

I already had the place shut down for this occasion.

"Welcome Mr. Reece, glad you could make it. I'm Natalie and I'll be assisting you today" the middle age women said with a smile as she stuck her hand out for me to shake.

"Hi" I said shaking her hand before releasing it.

"So you're looking for an engagement ring, yes?" She asked and I nodded

"Do you have a style in mind?"

"No, I was just hoping you can show me your best selections and we could go from there?" I asked nervously

"Oh, perfect" she said clasping her hands in excitement "we have a great selection to show you. Come this way"

Following her, she lead me to the counter. She showed me different ring styles and cuts— they were all beautiful but not 'the one'.

"We also have some new arrivals would you like to see those too?" she suggested probably figure out I wasn't a fan of the rings she was showing thus far.

"Yes please" I said before she left

I continued to examine the rings in front of me. There was aspects I liked about some of them, but they weren't what I envisioned on Nadia's finger.

"Okay so here they are" Natalie said setting down a few more selections in front of me.

"I want that one" I said immediately as the ring caught my eye. It was perfect, everything I wanted the ring to look like and more. It was over the top, but had an simple elegance about it.

It wasn't too big or too small, but it sure was flashy.

It was perfect.

"This is a beautiful one. One of our more expensive ones also" she smiled

"Yep that's the one I want" I nodded picking up the ring closely examining it.

"Perfect! Do you have a ring size or?"

"She's a size six" I said placing the ring down "also Natalie, I was wondering if y'all do customizations?"

"We sure do, what do you have in mind?" She asked

"I wanted to add a couple more diamonds on the sides and also I

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