Amelia
"I'll take a slice of each, please - vanilla, chocolate, and carrot cake," I requested.
Hayley chuckled, "Wow, Amelia, you're really treating yourself to a lot of cake."
"I know, I can't help it! Cake is my weakness," I replied with a laugh.
It was nice outside. The weather was cool and Hayley was being a doll, as usual, paying for my treat. It was nice to step out of that imposing house and far away from my cold, absent-minded husband. Or should I say, boss?
"Well, you've come to the right place. Our cakes are freshly baked and absolutely divine," the cashier chimed in.
"Definitely getting a few slices to go, then!" I said with a grin.
Hayley raised an eyebrow. "You're going to eat all of that by yourself?"
I nodded sheepishly cocking my head to Hayley. "It's what my baby wants."
"Your baby, huh?" she teased, nodding towards my belly. "Well, I suppose you have a good excuse to indulge."
I smiled, rubbing my belly affectionately. "Hey, someone's got to keep this little one ha
