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“Hiding it from Pinky was definitely hard because we are together every day and we know each other’s moves so well,” Hayes, the CEO of Big Dave Cheesesteaks, tells PEOPLE of planning the surprise party. “I had to do a little maneuvering to get around her.”
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“I’m bossy so keeping a secret from me is very hard, but Derrick and my friends managed to pull it off,” she adds.
The soon-to-be mom of two says the most memorable part of the surprise event was playing all the shower games and when her Delta Sigma Theta sorority sisters gathered around to serenade her.
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The two Atlanta restauranteurs both expressed their excitement to add a little boy to their family. Hayes is also dad to two daughters from a previous relationship.
“I’m super excited about having a son because I’ve tried for so long and honestly thought I couldn’t make boys,” says Hayes. “I’m really happy, it’s a blessing because I now have my legacy that will carry my name and the memory of my Dad, Big Dave.”
“I couldn’t be more excited!” adds Cole.
source: people.com
