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Janie just flutters her hand at me.
“Oh pshaw! I’ll find some way to get rid of them.”
I laugh again.
“Well let me know how it goes,” I say with amusement. “I’m sure Brand’s noticed you already.”
“Oh I hope so,” Janie says in a smug tone. “I practically flashed my boobies at him the last time he came over, did I mention? He was drooling, and taking this to the next level is going to be so much fun.”
I laugh again.
“You’re terrible, you know that?”
My buddy’s not offended at all.
“Maybe,” she winks. “But what about you, Ems? How are things with Logan?”
“They’re great. I moved in after that crazy confrontation with my parents in the yard, and it’s been wonderful. We’ve set up one of the spare bedrooms as a nursery, and Logan loves buying baby things. He’s insane and orders packages from Amazon right and left.”
Janie nods.
“Yeah, but are Harry and Esther over it yet? Have your parents accepted Logan as your boyfriend?”
I shake my head.
“Unfortunately, no. I’m hoping they’ll come around once they meet the baby, though. I don’t think they’ll be able to resist because this will be their first grandchild.”
“I’m sure you’re right,” Janie nods, “because she’s going to be the cutest baby ever! They’ll fall in love at first sight, I’m sure.”
“I hope so,” I say in a soft voice. “But we’ll see.”
Then, we select a couple more outfits and pay at the cash register up front. When I stroll out of the store and into the mall, Logan’s waiting for me and greets me with a kiss.
“Hey gorgeous,” he whispers while curving one big hand over my belly. “How are my girls today?”
Before I can answer, Janie sighs.
“Y’all are really too cute together, but it’s time for me to jet. I’ve got to get to work in a bit. You know I’m doing sales over at Claire’s in the mall, right Logan?”
My boyfriend nods.
“Yep, Em mentioned it, and she says you really like the job. Congrats, Janie.”
“Thanks!” my friend chirps. “Surprisingly, I do like it. See you guys!” Janie says before leaning forward to give me a last quick hug.
“Thanks for coming shopping with me on your lunch break,” I add.
“Anytime. See you later. And I’ll let you know about Brand,” she whispers in my ear with a giggle. Then my buddy’s off with a merry wave and a saucy bounce to her step.
But my boyfriend’s completely focused on me, and drops another kiss on my cheek once we’re alone.
“Are you hungry, honey? I want to make sure you and the baby get enough to eat. Plus, maybe we should get you off your feet,” he adds in a worried tone, eyeing my pregnant frame. “I don’t want you over-tiring yourself.”
I laugh.
“Oh, you take such good care of me, Logan! But yeah, actually I’m starving.”
“Good,” he smirks, taking my hand. “Then let’s go grab a bite.”
Together, we make our way to a nice Italian restaurant in the mall, and as soon as we step inside, the host greets Logan and leads us to the back of the place. There’s a table set up in a private alcove with red roses in a vase, and a bottle of sparkling grape juice in a sweating cooler.
“This is a little elaborate for lunch, isn’t it?” I ask with a smile. “Although thank you for the juice.”
But as soon as I sit, Logan slips to one knee beside my chair.
“Logan?” I whisper, my heart going a million miles an hour. “What are you doing?”
The handsome man takes my left hand in his and then slides a giant diamond ring onto my ring finger.
“I know we met in a strange way, and that we’re kind of a in a weird place with your parents too, honey. In fact, I’m grateful to you for covering for me that night, and I’ll never forget it. All this has just made me realize that you’re the one for me, Emory, with your sweet and filthy ways, and as the mother of my child. Will you marry me, sweetheart? Please?”
Tears shimmer in my eyes and I nod vigorously.
