“I’ve ordered a natural gummy called Pree that I had the pleasure of assisting with the formulation of. There will be a full supply that should get us through this pregnancy. Each trimester has its own set of gummies.
“The formula changes as your body does. It should help with morning sickness, vomiting, and the fog you’re experiencing. If you’ve never heard of pregnancy brain, I suggest you start looking into it, because brain fog is only one of the symptoms.”
I nodded as if he could see me.
“Okay. I’ll go by the bookstore and pick up som–”
“They’re already on the way, Sunshine. Every piece of literature that I considered helpful, I’ve purchased for us both. An order list will accompany the books, letting you know what I’m reading and when I’m reading it, just in case you care to join me.”
“Of course, I’ll join you.”
“Good. Good. I was hoping you would,” Josiah confessed.
“Yeah? Why?”
“So neither of us is alone.”
My heart was a mess.
Four weeks.
Whistling began on the other end, untangling me so relentlessly. I recalled the tune. It was almost impossible to forget. It had been around since I was a child. Silently, the words looped in my head.
You are my Sunshine.
My only sunshine.
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you.
Please don’t take my Sunshine away.
I clung to my cell, unsure when the call had ended. Unsure how long I’d been standing in the same place, melody circling. Unsure when the weight on my chest had subsided. Unsure how Josiah managed to do what he did so effortlessly.
A text vibrated my cell. Hurriedly, I removed it from the side of my face, hoping to see Josiah’s heart on the screen. I didn’t. Instead, it was a group text.
Paradise?Roulette wondered.
I could use the vacation. Rather responded.
I’m free for the next three weeks. I don’t mind.Rome added.
My bags are always packed.Roaman admitted.
Come on.Rugger encouraged.
Sounds delightful.Royce replied.
I’ll clear my schedule. My text was threading across my fingertips before the thought had fully formed in my head.
I’ll have him gas the plane.Egypt insisted.I can hardly wait. She followed up with.
Two weeks?Roulette questioned.
There were no complaints amongst us. Everyone promised to free their schedules and be prepared for departure in two days.
Ding.
