Page 112 of Marrying Off My Husband

“Who doesn’t like Sorry?” Eve asked with a silly grin.

“I don’t. It’s silly.”

“It’s not,” Spencer argued.

I slid my gaze between the two of them. “This is why you are both perfect together. Now, what plans do you two have for the trip?”

“Oh, umm…” Eve shot a questioning glance at Spencer.

“No big plans. Neither of us ski.”

“Well, you should take lessons or something together.”

“Or we could just…enjoy hot chocolate by the fire.” Eve shrugged as she set up her pieces for another round.

I slid all of my yellow pieces into the home spot, and Spencer shuffled the cards and set them down. “Well, that sounds like a plan. You know, I do plan to go out on the slopes, but only for a few pictures.”

Eve smiled at me as she took her turn, unable to move.

“You know, though, I’m certain they have got some great couples’ activities there. Maybe a massage? Or a romantic sleigh ride? Maybe wine tasting?”

“Well, we definitely aren’t booking any of those tonight,” Eve answered. “It’s too bad Theo couldn’t come out with us.”

There was the subtle steering of the conversation back to Theo. “Yes, it is, but he’ll be there tomorrow. So, there’s no reason you can’t schedule something.”

“We’ll just play it by ear. How about you? Do you have something scheduled with Theo?”

If one of these two said Theo’s name one more time, I might have exploded. “We’re going to hit the slopes for those selfies, then we’ll have some hot chocolate, and end the night at the bonfire roasting marshmallows.”

“That sounds nice,” Eve answered with a grin. “Did he plan all that or did you?”

“We did it together.”

Spencer moved his piece down to an arrow and slid forward the extra spaces. “Seems like you two are really hitting it off. Do you think he may be a keeper?”

The not-so-subtle question pinged off my radar. I wasn’t certain what to answer. Would knowing I’d found my happiness push them to solidify their own?

I chose to hedge until I could witness how they responded to the new room situation. That would speak volumes to me. With a shrug, I kept my voice nonchalant. “He could be. We’ll see.”

“That sounds…less than enthusiastic,” Eve said, her eyes studying me.

“Well, I didn’t mean to sound like I wasn’t hopeful, just that…we’re still sorting things out. What about you two?”

“Oh, uh…” Both of them mumbled, tripping over themselves not to answer.

“Well, turnabout is fair play, my loves. Are you two ready to take the plunge yet?”

Eve’s eyes darted between mine and Spencer’s before she said, “It’s really not something we’ve talked about.”

I forced myself not to narrow my eyes and pout. Why in the world hadn’t they talked about it yet?

“Oh, well…if there’s some reason–”

“I think maybe this is not a good conversation to have right now,” Spencer answered as he stared at the game board, his features beet red.

“Well, I just want the two of you to be happy, that’s all. You’re only my two best friends.”

“Thank you, Lou. We know that. And we feel the same way about you. We just…hope Theo makes you happy.”

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