Page 56 of Fever: Love In Scrubs
Thankfully, Jamari was sweet as ever. She was so bubbly and talkative, which I didn’t mind at all. It just meant that she was comfortable with me. We had a ball trash-talking her father at the mini amusement park. She definitely got her sense of humor from him.
After spending hours playing games, we decided to go get something to eat. I followed behind them to a familiar part of town. When we pulled into Frankie’s, a burger and wing joint, my stomach growled. I’d been too nervous to eat breakfast, so Iwas starving at this point. Jaxon got out of his truck and went around to open Jamari’s door.
I smiled. I loved how he was with her. While I could tell he was firm, he was also playful, protective, and respected her feelings. They seemed to have a great relationship and I loved that for her.
He came over to my car and opened the door before extending his hand to me. I took it and allowed him to help me out the car. He linked his fingers through mine and wrapped an arm around Jamari’s shoulder, leading us inside. After being seated, we placed our drink orders and settled in.
“You excited about starting work?” Jaxson asked me.
I nodded. “I am. I’ve been collecting things to decorate my office all week. I can’t wait to put it together.”
“Wynter’s gonna be working at the hospital,” he explained to Jamari.
“Awww! You two will be working together.”
“Sort of. She’ll be on the pediatric floor.”
“You can still have lunch together. It’ll be like a date at work.”
He chuckled. “She already said she’s gonna pretend like she doesn’t know me at work.”
I playfully smacked his arm. “Only to keep gossip away.”
“Too late for that. The nurses saw us walk into your office together.”
I palmed my forehead. “Ugh.”
“Don’t worry. They only said we looked good together and they can’t wait to meet you. I promise, you’re gonna love it up there. There’s never been any hospital drama in that wing. Everybody there is there for the kids only.”
“Do you want kids, Ms. Wynter?” Jamari asked.
“I do. One or two would be nice.”
“I’d love a sibling.”
Jaxson’s head snapped in her direction. “Since when? I thought you liked being an only child.”
“Well, that was before I knew you were dating. I knew there was no way you and Mom were gonna have another baby.”
Jaxson gave her a look that said,“I’m glad you know that.”
“Maybe you’ll get that,” he finally said.
“You two would have cute babies,” Jamari said, grinning.
Jaxson chuckled. “While I agree with you there, can you let us date a little bit first, Mari? Don’t scare the woman off.”
I giggled. “I’m not easily scared.”
“See, Daddy. That just means she’s open to being a stepmama one day.”
I almost choked. I didn’t expect that.
“Jamari,” her father said sternly.
“I’m sorry. I’m just excited. I really like her.”
I smiled. “I really like you too. I can’t wait to know more about you. I have a feeling we are going to be good friends.”
