“Well, he found his club, and they are wonderful.” I felt a little put off by his mom. How could they give up on their son? “And he has me.”
“That’s good, but he has his challenges.”
“Yes, and I help him work though stuff. He’s a wonderful man. It’s a shame you haven’t been around to see him grow into a strong, loyal, and caring man.”
Amelia gasped.
“Look, I’m sorry for being so direct. But I’m not sorry for defending Brandon.”
“Sounds like you love him,” Amelia said.
“I do.” I desperately wanted to touch my stomach but refrained. It would be a dead giveaway that I was pregnant. Or so I thought it would be.
“Trixie!” Brandon hollered. “Where are you?”
“Brandon’s here!” I ran out of the bedroom. “You came back.” Tears blurred my vision. The anger in his eyes was gone. All I saw now was love.
He took me into his arms and squeezed the life out of me. “I’m sorry. I just need to do something. And to process.”
“It’s okay. I’m just glad you came back.” My heart could finally calm. He came back and in one piece. Thank you, Lord.
“Of course I did. You’re stuck with me, Trix.” He smashed his lips to mine. “We’re having a baby. Nothing on this earth could keep me from the both of you.”
“A baby!” my mom shouted. My parents hugged and wiped their eyes. They’d been talking about being grandparents since I was a child. You know they needed someone to run the deli after I couldn’t.
“Harold, did you there that?” Amelia asked her husband.
“Huh?” he replied, still glued to the TV.
Brandon pulled back and lowered to one knee.
“What are you doing?” I asked him but knew without a doubt what he was doing.
“Trixie Schafer, I love you more than anything and anyone. Will you marry me?” He presented a gorgeous diamond engagement ring.
“Oh my gosh, when did you get that?” I felt my eyes bulge at the massive diamond.
“Just say yes!” my parents shouted.
“Please say yes!” Amelia clapped.
“Listen to your parents, Trix.” Brandon winked. “I know I might have freaked you out earlier, and I’m not saying it won’t happen again. But I promise you, I will always come back to you and our child.”
“Yes!” I laughed and jumped into his arms and kissed him madly. “A thousand times yes! And you can count on me always being here for you, Brandon Adams. No matter what.”
