Chapter 51

I blush and look down at my hands.

“After tonight, I’m guessing sooner than you think.” I smile and can’t help but let it grow across my face with a sudden rush of certainty that I am doing the right thing.

“You finally said yes?” He grins at me, a show of enthusiasm and genuine joy.

“I did one better… I asked him to marry me, in an angry, loud way, in front of her.” I giggle naughtily and then appraise him genuinely. “Funny thing is, though, I meant it. Something snapped while listening to her, and I realized that he’s mine, for now, and forever, no matter what happens. Jake’s mine, he always will be, and there’s absolutely no reason for me to keep freaking out over all of this in my head anymore. Wasting time and holding back is only making us miserable.” I sigh and start picking at my nail varnish, still blushing at this outpouring of my inner emotions and thoughts. Especially with this almost stranger.

“You’re going to fit right in with this family, Emma