I Want A Dada

"...so the princess and the poor orphan lived happily ever after. The end." Baby finally tore her gaze from the book. Her little girl was already halfway to Dreamland. She smiled and kissed her cheek. "Sweet dreams, sweetie."

"Mama, can I ask you something?"

"Sweetie, I thought you were asleep already." Baby smiled affectionately, running a hand through her little girl's hair.

"Is that fine mister a friend of yours?" Angel asked with a yawn. She rubbed her eyes and slowly sat up.

"What's this sudden interest in the Mister?"

"I like him, Mama. I think he's a good man."

"What?"

"Don't you like him?"

Baby hadn't seen the questions coming. Her little girl had caught her off guard. Still, she tried maintaining her composure. No need getting alarmed. They're just... innocent, childish questions.

"Sweetie, Mama doesn't hate anyone."

"Great! So he can be my Dada, right?"

Now this was a shocker for Baby! Her eyes were barely hanging to their sockets. If she hadn't known better, she'd think