“Just sit there and enjoy the ride.” I pressed down on the gas pedal and Elvira took off like a bat out of hell.
“Race,” he said, reaching out to grab the dashboard.
“Are you worried I’m going to hit a cow?” I teased, gripping the steering wheel tighter as I stared straight ahead. “Look around, Morgan. There isn’t a thing for miles but trees, sunshine, and open road.”
“Are we almost there, at least?”
I enjoyed every moment of anxiety I was causing him. “Yes.”
“Did you buy a farm?” he asked, dragging his hand across his face.
“No. Just relax, baby. We’re only two miles away,” I told him, looking for the hidden drive.
“Thank God,” he said, pulling his collar out and fanning himself.
As I turned down the dirt road lined with pine trees, the sign finally came in to view.
He turned toward me. “You’re bringing me to the driving course?”
I nodded, bouncing in my seat. “It’s not just any course,” I told him, unable to wipe the smile off my face as I glanced at him. “It’s the place where I spent my childhood with my father. This is Johnny’s place.”
“You’re going to make me sit in a car and speed around a dirt course?” he asked as his face paled. “Are you trying to kill me?”
“You can drive your own car,” I said as I pulled into the empty parking lot.
“I can’t ruin Elvira.”
I rolled my eyes. “You can drive one of the other cars. I wanted you to see this place.”
“It’s important to you, huh?” he asked, relaxing as I parked the car.
“Very,” I said, turning the car off and sagging into the seat.
I looked around, taking in the place that held so many happy memories for me as a child. It hadn’t changed a bit. It was still an out-of-the-way, hidden course for those who followed the circuit. It was where many drivers got their feet wet before heading out to join the big leagues.
“I have something to tell you. I’ve been waiting until now to share the news,” I whispered.
His eyes grew wide as his lips parted. “Are you…” His voice trailed off as he swallowed. “Pregnant?”
I covered my eyes, shaking my head. “Oh God, no.”
“Phew,” he muttered, wiping his forehead. “I mean, maybe someday, but we haven’t been a couple that long.”
I raised an eyebrow as a grin danced on my lips. “I didn’t know we were officially a couple,” I said, totally yanking his chain.
“I told you you’re mine, Race.”
I clasped my hands together and hunched my shoulders. “You’re always so romantic.”
He threw his hands up as he exhaled. “Do you want me to get down on one knee?”
It was my turn to have the blood drain from my face. “No, Morgan. I mean, I love you, but you could ask me to be your girlfriend.”
“Race, do you wanna go steady?” He smirked.
“You’re such an asshole sometimes.” I laughed, shaking my head.
His mouth dropped open as he held his hands out. “What did I do?”
