A Shopaholic and A Damsel

Kayleigh's POV

As Jay had told the other day, today he was taking us shopping so Haley and I are going with him which leaves Samantha and Daniel absolutely free. Dan plans on taking her to the movies. Jay called earlier and insisted on picking us up but I declined knowing that his car wouldn't have the carseat so I asked him to directly meet us at the Rudy's diner. As I pulled over at the diner I saw Jay leaning over his car waiting, the moment he noticed me he jogged up to get the door and gave me a quick hug before lifting Haley out of her car seat. He kept holding Haley and led me in to the diner. We took a corner booth and asked for baby chair. We ordered our food while Jay was playing with Haley and at the same time he started talking to me, "So how is it going for you with Haley? I mean managing work, Haley and finance!" I answered honestly, "Yeah, it's going good. It would have been way too difficult if I didn't have Daniel and Sam to support me with Haley." he gave me a half smile, "so they are very close to you both, I guess" A genuine smile played on lips recalling how they have been with me from the start "Yes, We have grown quite close and they can't go without seeing Haley even a day!" Just then a waitress arrived with our food and set it down for us. We dug in and a moan escaped from Jay's lips, "Damn, how do they make such delicious food. Every time I eat here, I am amazed as to how great the food is and the taste, it is always the same." I couldn't agree more, this has been our favourite place from a very long time, "Yes, I know right! and here I had almost forgotten what eating here was like!" Jay was shocked for a second but he quickly recovered from the shock, "So when was the last time you ate here?" I gulped my food with a sip of water and confessed, "I was scared that I would run in to you guys so I never came here during my pregnancy, I did have cravings for mac and cheese from Rudy's so I always asked Dan to get me takeouts!" He nodded with a sad look in his and then we continued to eat and feed Haley her soup, after sometime passed he looked deep in thoughts for few minutes and he spoke up, "Kay don't mind me asking but have you thought when Haley will grow up, she will ask about her father? and Eddie does have every right to be a part of her life!" I knew this question would come up from him today so I answered honestly, "I have been dreading about this since I found out I was pregnant, I think I'LL tell both of them when the time is right but I am awfully scared that he will take Haley away from me!" Jay nodded chewing his food, "I get you, it's very difficult to figure out his reaction when the truth will unfold but let's not worry about it now. We have a very important matter here in our hands and i.e to find a perfect gift for Haley." I chuckled at his attempt to lighten up the mood, after he paid the bill, we made our way to the mall. Our first stop was at Hamley's after hours of finding perfect toys for Haley, which I made sure were only few because Jay literally wanted to buy all the toys that existed in the store including the marvel gadgets which Haley was too young to even play with, by the time we made it to the billing counter I was dealing with two kids, one was Jay whining about me not letting him buy everything he saw and second was Haley who was watching the entire scene like I had just put on Thomas and friends on the TV, today I officially declare Jay whines more than any average 1year old child and I am so not happy it had to be now because I have to deal with him. Our turn came up and the lady at the counter smiled at us scanning all the toys, "Is that all you would like to buy? I must say you both make a cute couple, your baby is lucky to have you as their parent." We returned her smile and Jay cleared to her still blushing, "Oh no I am not her father, I am her god father!" The girl blushed at his confession, "Well she is one lucky goddaughter!" They were busy gazing in each other's eyes for minutes when I decided to cut in or else this would go on for an entire day and the girl might lose her job. I have to cut in or else this would go on the entire day and the girl might end up losing her job, "excuse me guys, sorry to cut in but don't you guys think you should exchange numbers and catch up with each other after work." they both looked shocked for a second and composed themselves, she printed our bill and scribbled something behind the bill probable her number. " It will be 400 dollars sir, my number is written on the back of the bill, call me if you need any assistance!" She blushed again looking at him smirk. We left the store taking the shopping cart with us, Haley was still sitting in the cart and she was having fun with a new stuffed panda Jay bought her. "Since you have bought Haley everything you have ever wanted, shall we leave from here?" Jay gasped and threw a fit my way, "Who are you kidding Kay? You certainly did not let me buy everything I wanted to buy for Haley." He took a deep breath and started pushing the cart towards elevator, "let's get moving, we still have to buy clothes for Haley, I am not buying you anything so let me and Haley decide what all we want to take home today!" I rolled my eyes and surrendered to him, he can be very stubborn sometimes. I ran to match his pace, "you know with all these things you are buying her it will be very difficult for me to make room for any more things. Haley has already got so many gifts, my parents went all the way to buy her toys and games she can play with until she is 10!" He flashed a tight lipped smile before speaking, "That's a good thing for Haley but that doesn't stop me from buying her things which are on my list!" I opened my mouth to argue but then I thought 'What's the point? He will still do whatever and however he pleases'. As we got in the elevator he pushed the 2nd floor button and then I asked gently, "So Jay, What's next on your list?" He smiled as he held Haley's cart, "We are buying clothes, blanket, baby care and all sort of accessories available here." I rolled my eyes and that was all I could do apart from dreading for this day to be over. After another two hours of torture I was more than ready to just drop on the floor while he looked at me and flashed one of his guilty smiles, "I know it's too much but what can I say, I feel like I have missed out on so much and this the least I can do!" He wrapped my shoulder as I gave him the look and continued "Come on, let's get take out on our way home!" I agreed as he joined us in my car to my apartment. He must have realised what I was going to say so he cut me before I could say anything, "I know I know it is way too much but I promise I will keep it as minimal as possible." He wrapped his arm around my shoulder, "Come on, we haven't got all day!" After 2 long hours I nearly fainted of exhaustion, I am so not ever going to shopping with Jay again. After we got home, he decided to hang out a little more until he decided to call it an early night. He had to get some sleep as he was flying to Canada at the dawn. As he was leaving, he got a little teary eyed, "Thank you Kay for allowing me to be a part of your life once again, I just want you to know that this means a lot to me!" When we pulled away from the hug, he touched my face dearly as he spoke, "and I want you to know that I am always there for you and Haley no matter what I will always be on your side." Saying that he kissed me good night on my forehead. He turned around to leave but stopped midway and turned back around; couple of tears had already fallen before he spoke, "and also don't worry your secret is safe with me!" I nodded a smile escaping at his confession.