“Well, would you look at that, pigeons really do deserve to be saved.”
After a few handshakes, some bro hugs, and some reassurance on my end that I’m truly excited about this, I part ways with my brothers and pull my phone from my pocket.
JP:Where are you?
Kelsey texts back right away.
Kelsey:Your office.
I nearly sprint to my office and shut the door behind me. She’s on the couch, a cup of coffee in hand. When our eyes meet, she slowly sets the coffee on the table in front of her and stands. “What did they say?”
I smile. “They fucking loved it.”
She jumps in glee and then runs to my arms, offering me the world’s best fucking hug. I grip her tightly, one hand on her back, the other at the nape of her neck as she clings to me, her legs wrapping around my waist.
“Oh my God, I’m so excited for you.”
“Thank you,” I say, burying my head in her hair.
I press a kiss to the side of her face and hold her so tightly. It’s as if the world around me is starting to make sense. For so long, I’ve felt lost, like I wasn’t supposed to be where I was, but over the last few months, the clouds have parted and I can finally fucking see what I’m supposed to be doing.
Giving back.
Creating something bigger than an income for me and my brothers.
Falling for this woman and showing her the kind of man I can be for her.
It’s all clicking into place, and I don’t think I’ve ever been happier.
Ever.
ChapterTwenty-One
KELSEY
Meant to Be Podcast
Jason and Dottie
Kelsey:Welcome, listener, to theMeant to Be Podcast, where we talk to madly-in-love couples about the way they met. Jason and Dottie, thank you so much for joining me today.
Jason:It’s an absolute honor.
Kelsey:And this potato salad you had sent over, did you make this, Jason?
Jason:I did. We’re in the early stages of production, but hopefully soon we’ll have my potato salad in grocery stores around the country, not that I’m trying to promote it here or anything, but you know... Best Butt in Baseball Salad, coming to a store near you.
Dottie:It’s all he talks about. Like... all he talks about.
Jason:Can be used for backyard barbecues, family dinners, intimate evenings... I even licked it off Dottie a few times.
Dottie:Can you not say those kinds of things?
Jason:She’s always been camera shy.
Kelsey:You know, I’m always looking for sponsorship. A potato salad for lovers could be the first one.
Jason:Don’t you play with my heart.
