The Girl He Marked by Laila Callaway novel Chapter 4

Orelia's POV.

'What's going to happen when Lettie is discharged' I ask him whilst we wait for our food to be cooked.

Xavier sighs and rests his elbows on the table.

'We both have our own houses on the territory, we're only about five minutes from each other. I'll be on hand to help her when she needs it. She has a friend from work who has offered to help out, too.'

My reply is out of my mouth before I've really considered it.

'I can help.'

Xavier looks surprised by my offer.

'I'm happy to help her,' I tell him. 'If she has any questions or is worried about anything regarding her son, I'm happy to help.'

His eyes soften and he smiles at me. 'Thank you. I know that she would really appreciate that. She's very nervous about being a mum.'

'That's perfectly normal. I'm not sure anyone ever feels 100% ready to have a baby.'

'What about you' Xavier asks, his face showing interest. 'Do you want children'

I smirk at him. 'Why are you asking'

'You deliver babies for a living,' he says with a shrug. 'Sometimes, people who are around children all day, don't want their own. It's like teachers who don't have kids because they see them every day at school.'

'I guess,' I respond. 'But no, I want children. Two, maybe.'

Xavier's face lights up. 'Good, because I want two. Twins would be nice.'

'My cousins are twins. It was a bit of a surprise for my auntie and uncle, and I know it made things a little harder when they were growing up, but they're very close.'

'I always wanted siblings, I hated being an only child,' he confesses. 'Do you have any siblings'

'Yeah, I've got a sister,' I reply and decide to tell him the whole story. 'I have two mums Rory and Lydia. They adopted me and my sister, Ines.'

Xavier's eyebrows shoot up in surprise, but he smiles.

'That's awesome.'

'They're pretty cool. They'd like you, don't worry.'

He grins. 'Mums always like me, I'm charming.'

I roll my eyes at that comment. 'I'm glad you think so.'

'Do you not think so' He asks, pouting playfully.

I don't get to answer his question because the waitress brings our food over.

The toasties are served with salad and crisps. My mouth waters as I pick up the first half and take a bite.

'This place does the best toasties I've ever had,' I tell him after I've swallowed my mouthful.

Xavier nods in agreement and takes a huge bite. 'Definitely,' he mumbles through the bite.

We stay and talk throughout the meal. When we finish up, I ask Xavier to give Lettie my number in case she has any questions. We agree to meet up again tonight, for dinner.

It seems a little eager, going on two dates in one day, but he's my mate. There's no 'playing it cool' when it comes to mates. You know from the first time you make eye contact, that you're going to be together for the rest of your life.

I return home and go shopping for groceries. I restock my fridge and make up my lunch for my shift tomorrow. I give my apartment a bit of a clean and finally put my feet up in the late afternoon to catch up on TV.