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“Of course he knows. I couldn’t have Beau falling in love with Lucy as well.”
I was in shock. “So you actually thought that Austin and I would get on?”
“Yes. I knew it. A match made in heaven.” She looked over at Ranger, “And I told Ranger. I said, I have the perfect woman for Austin. And Ranger said, Austin will never accept you messing around in his love life. And I said, well, Austin will not know. And here we are.”
“So you planned for Lucy and me to get together, but you didn’t want me to know that Lucy and I were meant to be together.”
“Yep,” she grinned. “I may be your mother, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve.”
“So then you’re not mad?” I said happily.
“Mad about what, dear?”
“I thought you’d be upset that Beau and I aren’t together.”
“Of course not I’m not mad. I never thought you and Beau were made for each other.”
“But I overheard you in the kitchen saying that you thought we were falling in love and that—”
She laughed. “I was talking about you and Austin. Not you and Beau.” She paused. “Though, I do think that your friend Olivia might be the one for him.”
“Mom, you’re not going to matchmake. Oh my God,” Austin shook his head. “Really?”
“I don’t have to matchmake, dear. I let fate take care of the matching. Don’t I, Ranger?”
“Yes, my dear.” He kissed her on the cheek and took her hand. “Though, I think fate had a little help from you.”
“So you’re okay with us being together?” I said. I knew she was but I just wanted the reassurance.
“Oh, I’m more than okay. I’m absolutely ecstatic. You two are the perfect couple, and I’m so glad that finally you admitted it to each other and come and admitted it to us. We’ll have to celebrate at dinner.”
“I already told you, Mom, we have plans.”
“What are these plans?” Amelia frowned.
“It’s a surprise for Lucy, Mom. And I’m not going to ruin the surprise by telling you.”
“Fine,” she said. “I hope it’s something romantic?”
“Yes. At least I think so.” He looked at me. “I hope you enjoy the evening, Lucy.”
“I’m pretty sure I will. I enjoy everything with you.”
“Oh, aren’t they such a wonderful couple?” Amelia beamed. “You two make my heart so happy.”
“Well, I’m glad to hear that, Mom,” Austin looked like he wasn’t sure whether he wanted to cry, shout, scream, or laugh. He looked at me. “My mom is a mastermind, and I know I should be mad, but I can’t be. Not when I have you, my beautiful, beautiful Lucy.”
“Well, obviously, I’m not mad at all because you’re wonderful, and I’m so happy to be here.”
“Well, isn’t this just great?” Amelia beamed as she stood up and walked over to me and gave me a big hug. “Welcome to the family, Lucy. I’m so happy that you and Austin have found each other, and I’m so happy that I could be a catalyst to your love.”
“Mom, really?” Austin rolled his eyes.
“What, Austin? If it wasn’t for me—”
“I know. I know. I never would’ve met her. Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Dad.”
“Well, don’t thank me.” Ranger shook his head. “I thought it was a very bad idea, but obviously your mom knew better than me.”
