Page 178 of Holding On
I glance over and see that Tricia is gone. After witnessing Mike's big announcement, I have a feeling she won't be back.
I close the door. Mike and Heather are hugging and don't even notice that Tricia left.
This is a special moment for them and I know they have a lot to talk about so I give them privacy and go back to my room.
I'm so excited! I'm going to be an aunt! And Mike's face just now? I've never seen him look that happy. He's going to be such a great dad. And he's finally with a woman who truly loves him. Just Iike I'm with a guy who truly loves me.
I call him up.
"Hey, beautiful," he says when he answers.
"Hey." I smile. "I got some good news."
I tell him about Mike and Heather.
"That's great," Ethan says. "You sound really happy."
"I am."
And it's not just because of Mike and Heather. It's because of Ethan and me. And the thought that someday, years from now, we might be making a similar announcement.
I can't believe I'm even thinking about that. A year ago I couldn't even imagine being married. And now I'm thinking about marriage and kids?
"I wrote you a song," Ethan says.
"You did?"
"Becca, Becca, my little chickadee. Hurry packing your stuff and move in with me."
I laugh. "That was horrible."
"Yeah, well, I'm no Max but I tried."
"I love that you tried."
"I wasn't kidding. Finish packing so we can get you moved. I'm heading over there in a few minutes."
"Okay, see you soon."
I toss my phone aside and get back to work, filling up boxes.
I'm really doing this. I'm moving in with Ethan. We're starting our future together.
So when Ethan said I sound really happy? It's because I am. I really am.
