She laughs as she pulls her shirt over her head.
“I’m serious, Tessa. I can’t take not waking up without you.”
“We’ll get there.” She pulls her pants up.
“Baby, what if my heart just can’t take the wait?”
“Lucas, don’t play that card. It’s not fair.”
I sit up. “I’ll play whatever card I can.”
I walk her downstairs and to the door. She turns, and I give her the pouty lips and the puppy dog eyes. She laughs as she presses a kiss to my lips.
“I’m a mom. That look isn’t as potent as it was back then.”
I frown.
“That one either. I love you, Lucas. Good night.”
“I love you,anyway.”
She laughs as she walks out the door.
“Fuck this.”
And the wheels start turning.
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I send Tessa a message.
- Family vacation. All of us. Thanksgiving in the Caribbean. Logan has a long weekend, and I already sent a message to your kids. Just waiting for a response. LYA … LL
- You should have asked me first. LYA … TT
- Uh-huh. LYA … LL
- It’s only two weeks away and deer season. LYA … TT
- Already talked to John. He said yes. He is still recovering from his surgery. This way, he won’t feel so bad about not being out there. Do this for John. LYA … LL
- I know what you’re doing. LYA … TT
- Just go with it, baby. LYA … LL
- You can’t just leave it alone for a while longer? LYA … TT
- Never worked out well in the past, just saying. LYA … LL
- Don’t make this a big deal. LYA … TT
- Me? You know better than that. LYA … LL
- I’m warning you. LYA … TT
- I’m shaking in my shoes, baby. LYA … LL
We are getting married.