Page 21 of Chosen By Love

“Thank you sir, but please call me Brett.”

“And call me Joe,” her father said.

“Will you two be okay while I go and help mom with the rest of dinner?” Rebecca asked cautiously.

“Of course sweetheart. That will give Brett and me time to get acquainted,” her father spoke.

I bent and placed a kiss against Rebecca’s lips. “We will be fine,” I said softly against her lips before pulling away.

Rebecca nodded, and walked back into the home. I watched the sway of her hips as she walked away.

“Ahem,” Rebecca’s father cleared his throat and I turned my attention back to him. The smile he had for his daughter was wiped from his lips and his eyes held a look of seriousness.

“Faye tells me that you are also Rebecca’s boss. What are your intentions towards my daughter?”

“To be honest sir, we are still in the early stages of our dating and getting to know one another. Are we going to get married next week or next month and start a family? The answer is no. But I will say that I am falling in love with Rebecca, and I have been before we even started dating. What I’m building with her isn’t built on anything casual. Your daughter is everything I want in a future wife. I hope that answers your question.”

Joe nodded, before he spoke. “What if my daughter gets sick, will you walk away from her?”

“No sir I will not. I know all about Rebecca’s ex-boyfriend. I’m not him. My intentions are to build our relationship of solidarity, loyalty, and trust.”

“Good, because if you hurt my daughter you will have me to answer to.”

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” I replied with honesty.

“Cole slaw and braised mix greens anyone?” Rebecca asked as she came out the sliding doors followed closely by her mother. They set two bowls on the already set outside table, then Rebecca turned to the both of us and smiled.

“You’re just in time. The last of the catfish is ready,” Joe said. “Let’s eat,” he picked up the platter filled with fish walking over to the table.

The meal was delicious and the conversation was light and friendly. Rebecca’s parents filled me in on Rebecca’s life as a kid. They both bragged that she was a studious student during her high school and college years. They were proud that she never gave them any trouble and commended her on being a classy and independent lady.

My heart skipped a beat, when our glance met across the table. I could see the happiness simmering in Rebecca’s brown eyes.

“They like you,” she mouthed.

“I like them too,” I mouthed back.

I was glad when Joe and Faye went into the house to retrieve her mom’s homemade banana pudding that Rebecca had been bragging about.

I stood and pulled her to her feet. My mouth landed on hers and my tongue swept into her mouth. I threaded my hands through her thick hair, deepening the kiss. My cock hardened, and I instantly pulled away to gather my control.

“Rebecca, fuck. I could kiss your mouth forever.”

“I would let you,” she replied softly.

I peppered soft kisses against her cheek before placing a kiss against her forehead. I pulled away just as her parents walked back out.

“You will be my second dessert later,” I grumbled for her ears only.

Rebecca giggled and replied. “I can’t wait.”

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