Page 183 of Haze of Obedience

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He holds his hands in the air again. "Everything is fine. If you have anymore let me know but don't stress. Right now, your baby is developing perfectly. Do you want to know the sex?"

Dirk strokes my hair. "I didn't want to know without you."

I turn to him. "I don't want to know yet."

"No?"

"No. I think it might be nice to have a surprise."

He smiles. "Okay. We won't find out then."

The doctor rises. "Dirk, you know how to reach me. Ms. Diego, it was a pleasure meeting you. My entire family is a big fan of yours."

"Really?"

"Yes. Everyone loves your music around here."

I turn to Dirk. "Are we still in Mexico?"

He chuckles. "No, my Little Diva. You're a hit in these parts of Texas too."

"I am?"

"Yep."

People in the U.S. know my music?

I sit flabbergasted for a moment. Then fear fills me. I turn back to the doctor. "You won't tell anyone I'm here?"

His smile falls. "No, ma'am."

I release a breath. "Thank you."

"You contact me if you need anything during your stay."

"Thank you."

He leaves, and Dirk slides on the bed next to me and pulls me into his arms. "You scared me."

"I'm sorry."

He kisses my forehead. "Not your fault. Are you feeling okay now?"

"Yes. Where are we?"

"At my dad's. My brothers are in the other room too."

I turn into him more and wince. "This is so embarrassing."

"Why?"

"First time meeting your family and I pass out? Pretty dramatic," I mumble.

He softly laughs. "Well, you are my Little Diva."

I moan and put my head into his chest.

"Do you want to meet them?"

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