“I certainly won’t complain. Let me take Bliss to the bathroom and wake Colten up. It smells delicious, and I’m ready to eat.”
I giggled as she disappeared with Bliss in tow. While they were gone, I put all the food in serving platters and bowls and placed them in the center of the table. I stacked plates, silverware, napkins, cups, and glasses on the counter for everyone to access.
The aroma of the food must have woken everyone else up and led them to the kitchen, because within minutes, the space was full. I stopped the music on my phone and called Russell, hoping he’d wake up, and I wouldn’t have to go and get him.
“Wassup, baby. Where you at?” he asked through a yawn.
“I made breakfast at the main house for everyone. Come eat.”
“You got me on speaker?”
“No. Why?”
“Because I’d rather eat your pussy, but I’ll be there in a minute.”
“Boy, bye.”
“What’s going on?”
“What are you doing here?”
“Did you cook all this?”
Questions came from my left and right, and rightfully so, because I didn’t think I’d ever cooked for everyone onThe Compound.
“I was in a great mood when I woke up and felt like making breakfast for everyone,” I announced.
Thank-yous were heard around the kitchen as everyone began making their plates. Violet and Sage arrived, with Russell only a few steps behind them. He looked like he could use a few more hours of sleep. When his eyes connected with mine, he smiled and maneuvered through our family to get to me.
“Good morning, beautiful. What’s all this for?” He leaned in to kiss me before I responded.
I whispered, “I wanted to tell them about our engagement, and I figured this was a nice way to do it.”
He looked at my hand. “Where’s your ring?”
“It’s in my pocket. I’ll put it on before I sit down to see if anyone notices.”
He smiled before kissing me again. “Okay. What did you cook?”
“French toast. Sit down. I’ll make you a plate.”
He went to the spot he usually sat in when we all ate together. The kitchen was huge, and so was the wooden table with benches on either side. I slipped my ring on and made both our plates before sitting next to him.
“This was definitely unexpected, but feel free to do it more often,” Rue said.
Daisy shook her head as she looked at me suspiciously.
“Nah. Something is up. Ain’t no way you made all this food out of the kindness of your heart,” she said.
I gasped, slapping my left hand over my mouth.
“What do you mean?” I asked coyly.
Blossom was the first to notice. Her mouth was full, but she stood and pointed at me with one hand, while waving the other.
“What is that ring? Are y’all engaged?” she questioned with food still in her mouth.
“Engaged? Oh my God. You’re engaged?” Rue squealed.
