“I love you too.”
They both walk away heading for Mason's truck and pull out of the driveway. Once they leave, Isabella pulls in with Skylar. Ry holds the door open wide. “I’m so glad you guys can make it. Come on in and make yourselves at home.”
Faith
We've been here for hours and I can't stop laughing. We've done our nails, stuffed our faces with pizza and now Rhylie’s been telling stories about us as kids, which includes all the trouble we got into and the pranks we pulled on Mason. The best part of the day so far was getting a call from Katya telling me how much she loved my gifts. She also told me she's going to be drawing me a picture with her new art supplies as a thank you. I think the part that I liked the most was her telling me she can't wait to try the new nail polish on uncle Victor. I might just have to send Mason over when she does it so I can get a picture of it. I realize all talking has stopped and everyone is looking at me. “Why are you all looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face?” Rhylie is the one to answer me.
“No, you weirdo. We want to know why you're laughing to yourself. Now spill because I know it's something good.”
Chuckling, I say “Well I was wondering what I can blackmail your brother with so I can get a picture of Katya doing Victor’s nails.” That sets us all into a fit of giggles.
“Oh man, that's so mean. Do it.” Isabella says. She's such a sweetheart. She fits in perfectly with our group and is a kick-ass baker. Everyone that comes into the cafe praises her baked goods. They can't seem to get enough of them. She’s around 5’2 with brown hair and dark brown eyes. She put herself through school, perfected her craft. She has no living family, her grandma had died a few years back. She also has some background watching kids. I wonder if she would be willing to help Victor out since he no longer has someone to watch Katya anymore.
“Oh I'm so doing it but I just need to figure out what though. I can always use the picture of him with the makeup and teddy bear.” I don't tell them what I'm doing with it. I want them all to be surprised, I don't need Ry letting my plan slip. That sets Rhylie off laughing again.
“Now you have to tell us that story,” Skylar says.
I leave Ry to tell the story so I can shoot Mason a message. I tell him that Isabella has a background in watching kids and that maybe Victor should go in and talk to her. Since she only works part-time at the cafe, it might work out. Getting their laughter under control, I talk to Isabella and tell her what I just did.
“So Victor is looking for someone to watch Katya while he's at work and such. I suggested you since you have a background with kids. I hope that's okay.”
“Oh thank you so much! Just have him come into the Cafe one day while I'm there and we can talk then.”
I just know they are going to hit it off. She has such a great personality and nothing seems to get her down.
“So a little birdie told us you went out on a date with Mason the other night. Spill woman! We want details.” Skylar says, wiggling her eyebrows.
“Just not too many details because I don't need the nightmares.” Rhylie shivers in disgust.
Thinking of the other night makes my face go all red. All I'm thinking about is the orgasm Mason gave me and by the looks of the girls, they know exactly what I'm thinking. “It was such a perfect night. He took me to my favorite restaurant, Mario’s, and I might have told him I want to sell the house and look for a new place. Well, that got him going. Once we got home, he proceeded to tell me how he wants me to stay and that he can't picture a life without me in it. So I agreed. I've officially moved in with Mason. I'll still be selling my house but it's time I lived my life.”
“Awe” is heard from all the girls. I look towards Rhylie and she has a big smile on her face with a tear running down her cheek.
“I'm so happy for you guys. Now he just needs to hurry up and marry you because I want to help plan the wedding.”
I rolled my eyes at my bestie. Of course, I would love nothing more than to marry Mason but it will happen when it happens. No need to rush things. I turn to Skylar and Isabella and ask “So any special guys in your lives or anyone you're interested in?” Isabella speaks first.
“No, I haven’t had the time with finishing up my schooling. I just wanted to focus on that. But I know when the time is right, I’ll find him.”
We all look at Skylar next and her face goes red, so I know she’s into someone. “Spill girl because your face didn’t go red for nothing.”
In a whispered voice she says “There’s no one in my life. No guys look at me anyway.”
We’re all looking at her like she’s crazy. Doesn’t she realize how gorgeous she is? “What are you talking about? You're gorgeous and guys look at you all the time when they come in for coffee. I know a certain someone who works across the street who can’t keep his eyes off you when he comes in.” Damon almost breaks his damn neck just to get a look at her but she’s so shy. Someone has done her wrong for her to feel like she’s not seen by people.
“I don’t know about all that. But thank you for saying it. I've never been called gorgeous before.”
“Well, that’s just bullshit. Who’s ass do we have to kick for making you think that you're anything but special? You just wait and see. Someone is going to make his move soon and sweep you off your feet.''
“Exactly! Never worry about others' opinions, they don’t matter. One day your soul is going to find its other half and everyone else won’t matter. Besides if anyone gives you shit, I can always get Lucas to kick their ass for you since I can’t anymore.”
Well, I guess the cat is out of the bag with her pregnancy now, especially with the look Rhylie’s giving. She just realized what she said. I know she wanted to wait till after the doctor's appointment to tell everyone.
“I just found out I’m pregnant. I still have to go to the doctors but I’m over a month late and the test I took came back positive.”
“Aww, congratulations” is thrown around with hugs and tears of joy.
I'm getting excited about the prospect of hosting her baby shower, and I start making lists in my head about what all I’m going to need. I can’t wait to get to make gift baskets up. We’re just sitting around talking baby names when Lucas and Mason walk in. Rhylie jumps off the couch and runs to Lucas as if she hasn’t seen him in years instead of just a few hours. I look at Mason and he’s got a soft smile on his face and walks up to me. Bending down, he gives me a soft kiss.
