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“Mom,I want ladybugs in the flower arrangements.”
She nodded, writing them down. “Why ladybugs?”
“They’re for good luck.”
“I love that.”
Ethan came up behind me, kissing the back of my neck. We were sitting at their dining room table, planning more details for our wedding in the fall. This time around, I helped with all the details and was involved in every last step. I didn’t want to miss a second of it.
We had a wedding planner, and we were getting married at our waterhole. I don’t know how my mom made it happen, but she and our team were giving us the ceremony and reception of our dreams.
“You having fun?” he asked, nuzzling my neck.
“Are you?” I mocked, squirming under his touch.
“Okay, you two. Save it for after the wedding.”
We wanted to do things the right way. I was still living at the house I bought, and Ethan was at his estate. Although we spent most nights together, we’d have our own places until after we were married. I was moving into Ethan’s property. He was letting me redecorate to make it my own. He didn’t care what I did as long as it made me happy—his words, not mine.
I planned to rent out my house instead of selling it, wanting to have an investment. Ethan constantly said that his money was mine, and I knew he meant it, but a huge part of me still wanted to have my independence. I didn’t want to rely on my husband or my parents, and he respected my decision.
“Your father is trying to convince me to develop another app.”
“So you guys are bonding?”
He chuckled. “Something like that.”
Over the past few months, we spent a lot of time at my parents’ home, the house I grew up in. I think for both of us, it would always feel like our home too. We both grew up here. Ethan and my father were getting to know one another, and it was an amazing sight to see. I loved seeing them grow closer with each passing day.
Later that night, we were in my old bedroom. My parents kept it looking the same for me, always telling me this would forever be my place too.
“Ethan, you need to stop,” I chastised as Ethan lay on top of me on my bed.
“But you used to like it when we messed around in your room. Do you need me to climb through the window to remind you?”
I laughed. “I’d love to see you try to climb that tree. It’s not so easy anymore. You’re not a teenage boy.”
“No, baby, I’m all man.”
“That you are.”
I kissed him deeply.
“This isn’t going to get me to stop.”
“What if my daddy walked in?”
“I’d show him the diamond on your finger and remind him you’re bought and paid for now.”
My mouth dropped open. “Ethan!”
“What? You’re my property now.”
“You’re shameless. We can’t have sex right now.”
“I’ll be fast.”
“You’re never fast.”
