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By the time we end the call, my face hurts from all the smiling, but my heart is full.
Things are finally starting to go right for me.
Chapter 44
Everleigh
Lifting Vincent out of his car seat, I set him down so he can run to the playground, where Jonas is waiting for him.
“I have a Daddy,” he shouts for everyone to hear.
Grinning from ear to ear, I walk to where Rosalie is sitting on a bench.
I take a moment to peek into the stroller and brush my hand over Roman’s hair. “Hi, sweetie.”
He’s chewing on a teething ring looking content to be at the park.
Smiling at Rosalie, I say, “Sorry for keeping you waiting.”
“I’ve only just gotten here.” Her eyes scan my face. “It feels like it’s been ages since I last saw you. How are you doing?”
Has it been that long?
After doing a quick calculation, I chuckle, “It’s been three days.”
“When you’re worried about your friend, it’s an eternity,” she mutters.
To put her at ease, I say, “I’m good, Rosalie. There’s no need to worry.”
A smile brightens her face. “So, I’ve noticed Alek’s hardly home. Is there something you want to share?”
I check on Vincent, and when I see him on the jungle gym with Jonas, I turn my attention back to my friend.
“Alek and I talked about everything.”
She lifts her eyebrows, giving me an impatient look.
“Things are good between us.”
“And?” She gestures with her hand for me to share more.
“We kissed.”
Well, we did more than kiss, but she doesn’t need to know that.
Rosalie lets out a happy shriek, startling the other mothers. “I’m so happy to hear that! How was it?”
A burst of laughter escapes me. “It was really good.” I widen my eyes. “Like mindblowing good.”
“Eeek…I’m so happy for you.” She scoots closer. “Are you a couple?”
I nod, and it has her grabbing my arm. “This is the best news. I was worried things wouldn’t work out.”
“I just needed time to adjust.” I glance at Vincent again. “It was actually easier than I thought it would be to pick up where we left off.”
“Has he asked you to move in with him? It would be so awesome to be neighbors.”
I shake my head at her. “He asked, but I said no. It’s not that I don’t want to live with him. I’m just apprehensive about the whole bratva thing.”
