Chapter 89

“We were waiting for you to come to us but-”

“Dad, I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner but I was going to. I'm not ready to introduce you to him just yet but trust me, he's a good guy, we have only been together for a short period of time but I know more than I ever did with Neo that it's love. He treats me better, he's interested in my stuff, he doesn't zone out waiting to talk about himself, he's different and I don't want to ruin what we have at the moment by scaring him away with you guys.”

“Scare him? We'd never,” my Mom feigns innocence.

I nod, “You would, and please don't go snooping through my stuff to know him. You'll meet him, I'm pretty sure I'll marry this one.” I wink at Dad who instantly frowns. “If I don't marry him, we'll still be good friends I'm sure.”

“Alright,” mom sighs. “Whatever you say Aurie, but remember -” she raises a finger.

“Always make room for Jesus,” we both finish in unison, making Dad laugh. “I know mom, and we do make room fo