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As adamant as he seemed moments ago, his expression was already softening, and he nodded. “Whatever you want, Savannah, you know I’ll give in. And you’re absolutely getting a ring. But can we at least wait to tell them in person? Your dad said I was welcome to come down with you tomorrow.”
“Yes.” Those bright eyes went even brighter. “That’s perfect. Everyone will be there.”
That had Byron groaning and holding his hand over his gut like he might be sick as he took a seat on the sofa. Of course, that made her laugh, and not so nervously now.
“Oh, to be a fly on that wall when you tell them,” Xochitl quipped shaking her head.
“You should come with us,” Vannah said even more excited. “We’re not spending the night. It’s just a day thing. We’ll be back tomorrow night.”
“Yeah,” Byron agreed immediately. “Maybe it’ll soften the blow if there’s more unrelated witnesses around.”
“Trust me nothing will hold my dad back from saying what’s on his mind.” That only made him groan more. “But I don’t think he’ll be mad. Worried, that we’re moving way too fast, yes. I’m sure they’ll all be. This is pretty insane but as long as me and you are so sure about it.” She took a seat next him and cuddled up against him. “And the more I think about it, the surer I am.” She kissed him softly running her hand through his hair. “They’ll just have to accept it.”
Byron let his head fall back on the sofa. “Then maybe we should go and try and get some early shut eye. It’s been a hell of a day, and I already know sleep won’t be coming easy tonight.”
The girls made arrangements about the time they’d be there to pick Xochitl up, as Vannah put together a bag. All the while going on about how crazy this was. But Vannah hadn’t lied. The more she thought and talked about it, the more perfect the idea of becoming his wife felt. Now if she could just convince her family about that, without them getting too crazy.
Byron
The whole way to La Jolla, Byron had practiced his deep breathing to no avail. He was still a nervous wreck. Savannah had been assuring him since the night before that this wouldn’t be so bad. Sure, the initial shock of it would be a doozy, but they’d eventually move on to big fat Moreno wedding planning. Savannah had agreed to let him be the one who asked her parents for their blessing, before announcing it to everyone else. It’s why they’d arrived hours before her mother had said the festivities would be starting.
Once again, her sister had run out before they’d even gotten out of the car. As soon as Savannah was out of the car there was no shortage of squealing and hugging as if Savannah had just returned from a military tour, after being gone foryears. Her parents and her brothers were in the kitchen still finishing up breakfast when they got in.
“Look who’s here,” Sienna happily announced, as they all walked into the kitchen her arm still latched in Savannah’s.
“Happy birthday, mom.”
Her mom was instantly on her feet. “Come here.” She walked toward Savannah arms wide open. “You gave ussucha scare yesterday.”
“I know. I’m sorry I ruined your birthday.”
“Don’t be. It’s not your fault.” She touched Savannah’s face, before hugging her again. “I’m just glad my baby’s okay.”
Baby?
Byron gulped, as her mom came around and hugged him and Xochitl too. She tapped his arm with a knowing look. “I heard how worried you were about her too yesterday, and about what you said to her father. Makes me grateful she has you so close.”
“I meant every word I said.” He glanced at Savannah knowing she’d look confused, since he hadn’t shared with her everything he and her father had discussed. He cleared his throat, because he figured he had to get this over with, and this felt like as good a time as any. “That said, after what happened yesterday, I realized just how much she means to me, and uh...”
He was distracted momentarily by Xochitl taking a seat at the center island, as if getting ready for the show. Savannah slipped her hand in his, glancing up at him with an encouraging smile.
Byron turned back to her parents who were still watching him intently. “I told her that if I thought she’d say yes, I’d ask her to marry me. I know now she’s who I wanna spend the rest of my life with.”
“She’s way too young,” her dad said. “And you two have only—”
“I said yes, daddy.”
You could literally feel the air sucked out of the room, as they all stared at them stunned. “You said yes?” her mom asked in disbelief.
“Are you pregnant?” her dad followed up before Savannah could confirm they’d heard right.
“No, daddy. You know I’m more responsible than that.”
Her brother scoffed. “Can’t even remember to lock your door.”
Xochitl scowled at him, likely because it’d been established yesterday that she couldn’t either. Of course, unlike her friend, even this had Savannah smirking at her brother.
She turned back to her parents. “I know this is a shock, and we haven’t been together for long, but I can’t even explain it. Just like when he had dinner with us after technically only having known him a week. It just feels so right.”
