Rita's Unseen Destiny.

 It was a Saturday morning when Carlson and Rita decided to tackle their growing to do list for the baby's arrival. They started by heading to the local hard water store to pick out paint for the nursery.

 As they browsed the aisles, Rita's eyes widened with excitement. "Oh, Carlson, look! They have so many adorable colors for the baby's room!" 

 Carlson chuckled and playfully rolled his eyes. You are going to make me look at every single shade, aren't you?" 

 Rita grinned mischievously. " May be just a few."

 After much deliberation, they finally settled on a soft, creamy yellow that Rita declared was perfect for a little angel."

 Next they headed to the near by baby store to stock up on essentials. Rita's eyes sparkled as she explored the aisles, cooing over tiny onesies and soft toys

 Carlson laughed at her enthusiasm." You are going to spoil this baby rotten, aren't you?" 

 Rita smiled , her hands full of adorable baby clothes. " That's the plan!"

 As they continued shopping their cart filled with all sorts of baby goodies from diapers and bibs to baby books and toys.

 After a fun filled day of shopping, Carlson and Rita returned home, exhausted. Their car loaded with bags and bags of baby treasures. As they unpacked their purchases, Rita's excitement grew. Oh, Carlson, look at all these adorable clothes! And the toys! Our baby is going to love them much! "

 Carlson smiled, happy to see Rita's joy. " We are going to have so much fun with this little one, aren't we?"

 And with that they both began to prepare the nursery, their hearts full of love and anticipation for their little one's arrival.

 Carlson and Rita were in the nursery, surrounded by stacks of adorable baby clothes and toys. They were busy sorting and organizing everything, their excitement growing with each passing minute.

 Okay, so we have the onesies in size zero to three months,"Rita said, holding up a tiny shirt. "And the sleepers in size three to six months." 

 " Perfect!" Carlson replied, putting away a stack of diapers. " And what about the toys? Have we got everything we need?"

 Rita nodded, her eyes sparkling. " I think so! We have got rattles, teething toys ,soft books oh, and that adorable stuffed animal you picked out!"

 Carlson chuckled , remembering the cute little bear he has chosen. "Yeah, I couldn't resist that guy!" 

 As they worked, they chatted about their plans for the baby's arrival, from the hospital bag to the nursery decor. Their not and anticipation were palpable filling the room with a warm happy energy.

 Just then, Rita's phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and gasped. "Oh my gosh, Carlson! It's stessy she's been blowing up my phone all day!" 

 Carlson's mind raced as he wondered how stessy could have gotten Rita's number. Just then Rita looked at him with a confused expression. "Who is stessy?" She asked, holding up her phone with the mysterious message.

 Carlson's eyes widened in surprise. "You don't know who stessy is?" He asked, his voice laced with concern.

 Rita shook her head. "No , I have no idea. Why should she be sending threatening messages?

 Carlson took a deep breath and gently took Rita's hand ." Hey I need to tell you something. I know today's been really tough with those messages from stessy, but I want to be honest with you stessy and i have a history . We used to date a long time ago."

 He paused, choosing his words carefully. " I know this might be a lot to take in, especially after today. But I want you to know that I am here for you, and and I am committed to our relationship. Stessy's just trying to hurt us, but I won't let her come between us."

 Rita looked at him, her expression softening. "I appreciate your honesty, Carlson. I know you would never intentionally hurt me."

 Carlson's eyes locked onto hers." Never, Rita. You mean everything to me. Let's get through this together, okay?"

 Carlson sighed, rubbing his temples. I didn't want to bother you with my past drama. But I guess it's caught up with us now" 

 Rita's expression softened slightly. "Well ,we are in this together. But next time. Let's have no secrets, deal?" 

Carlson nodded vigorous. Deal! Now. Let's focus on stopping stessy before she causes more harm." 

 Rita's face suddenly brightened. " You know what? I think the baby wants ice cream!"

 Rita nodded enthusiastically. " Yes, I know it sounds weird, but I can feel it! Like, the baby's craving something sweet and creamy."

 Carlson chuckled, " Well, we can't deny the baby's first craving, can we?"

 He got up and helped Rita to her feet. " Let's go get some ice cream! Where is your favorite place?"

 Rita's eyes sparkled. There's great shop just a few blocks away. They have the best flavours.

 Carlson smiled and led her out of the house. As they walked to the ice cream shops, Rita chatted excitedly about the different flavours she wanted to try. Carlson listened happily, enjoying the sudden shift from stressful to sweet.

 When they arrived at the shop, Rita's eyes widened at the colourful array of flavours. "Ooh, decision, decisions!" 

 Carlson laughed. " Get two scoops, get three! We are celebrating the baby's first craving!"

 Rita playfully rolled her eyes but ended up getting a cone with two scoops - strawberry and cookie dough. Carlson opted for a classic chocolate cone.

 As they licked their ice cream, Rita leaned into Carlson. "Thanks for indulging me and the baby!" 

 Carlson wrapped his arms a round her. "Any time my love!"

 As Rita and Carlson enjoyed their ice cream, Rayan discreetly texted stessy, "They are at Sweet Treat Ice cream shop.

 Stessy's eyes lit up with malice as she received the massage. She quickly put on her sunglasses and made her way to the shop.

 Upon entering, stessy scanned the area, her gaze locking onto Rita and Carlson. She observed them from a far, calculating the distance and timing her approach.