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“I haven’t thought about it.”
He was lying. I wasn’t sure how I knew, but I did, and I feared the answer was truly no. That was a deal breaker for me. I wanted to be a mom, and after seeing Sid in action today, I knew he’d make an excellent dad.
Sadness washed over me. But why should it matter anyway? This wasn’t real, and even though I could see a future with Sid, we had an expiration date. One day, he’d be tired of pretending, and that would be the end. My chest twinged at the thought of not waking up to Sid. What we shared was deep, and I wanted to hold on to it. I wasn’t pretending anymore, and I hoped Sid wasn’t either.
Chapter 30
SID
Daily Happenings
Kat was spotted dress shopping and making wedding plans before the holiday, and we found out that she and Sid have set a date. Kate has dubbed the couple Katney, which we thought was adorable. The wedding will take place at Mountain View Vineyard and Winery, which is owned by Sid’s parents, Beth and Steve Lewis.
When? Late spring/early summer. We don’t have the exact date, but when we find out, we’ll let you know.
Stay tuned for more news in Oak Springs.
CONNIE PUT HER PHONE down and beamed at me.
“It’s not news,” I grumped.
“But it’s true? You’ve set a date?”
“Why is that so important?” I asked.
She shrugged. “It just is. It’s the next step after getting engaged. The most important step.”
“Yes, but isn’t getting engaged a promise to be married? Why can’t my promise be enough for now?”
“I don’t know. So when’s the date?”
“Out,” I growled.
She laughed and stayed put.
“Connie, get out of my office and let me work.”
“What work? The case is over, and Christmas is coming. It’s time to be jolly.”
I growled, and she laughed again. “Is there a reason you came in here in the first place?”
“Yes, to ask you to help me get the Christmas decorations from the rafters. It’s time to deck these halls.”
I rolled my eyes and pushed out of my chair, walked to my office door, and bellowed for Nelson. He came running.
“Yes, sir?”
“Help Connie.”
Connie stood and walked to the door, stopping in front of me. “Try to find a little cheer?”
“Bah humbug.”
She patted my face and followed Nelson out, explaining everything she needed from the rafters. I closed my door and sat down at my desk. It had been two weeks since Thanksgiving, which meant it was time for holiday cheer to explode all over Oak Springs. It was also my least favorite time of the year.
It was a romantic time, a time for families, a time for reflecting on the last year and giving gifts. I’d lost my cheer years ago when tragedy struck on Christmas Eve, and I hadn’t celebrated the holiday since. This year marked seven years since it happened. And for each of the past seven years, I had spent the season holed up in my house, drinking until the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve.
With Kat at my house, it was hard to escape, especially because she was practically jolly freaking St. Nick. She dragged me to get a tree from Jacob’s farm and decorated it while I was working a night shift last week. The house smelled of gingerbread and pine, and I wanted to throw up. Not because it smelled bad, but because it brought back painful memories.
