Marilyn

“Hi.” Marilyn said, walking up to him to pick him up. He was awake and still in a sour mood.

“Leave me alone, I want my mama.” He said kicking and trying to resist her.

“Okay baby, if you come out for breakfast and take a bath then I might get her back.” She lied.

“Really?” he said as his eyes widened with excitement. She smiled and nodded.

“Yay!” he yelled as he jumped up and down, then raised his hand signaling to her to pick him up which she did and closed the door.

“So what would you like to eat?” She asked.

“Pancakes and maple syrup please.” He smiled, quite excited.

“Aye Aye little man!” She said with a mock salute, earning a fit of laughter from him.

“My name is Ace. What's yours?” he asked.

“Marilyn.” She said, smiling.

“Marie.” He grinned cheekily.

“Marie?” She chuckled.

“I'm gonna call you Marie.” He said smiling, as he avoided her eyes. He was shy, Marilyn liked him already.

“I like it.” She said making a blush creep up his cheek. He was so adorable. He had all o