Page 22 of Stealing Home

We stop through the drive-thru and eat while making our way home. Just as we finish, I pull into my driveway and see that my lights inside are still on.

“So, don’t be mad. But Heather and Adriana asked me to stall.” he tells me carefully.

“Why would they do that?” I ask with curiosity.

“You’ll see. Let’s go twenty-four.” Ty says as he opens his door.

“Yeah, yeah twenty- three. Let’s go see what’s going on in my house.” I reply.

We both grab our bags, but before I can even go to take a step, Ty speaks up.

“Front door.” He motion for me to go instead of heading for the back door.

I look at him like he’s joking, but he points to the front door with a stern look.

“Fine.” I concede.

He’s lucky I don’t want to get him in trouble with his wife.

As we get closer to the front door, Ty steps ahead of me to open the door.

“We’re here!’ he shouts while blocking the doorway so I can’t get in.

“Oh, brother of mine. I need you to close your eyes.” Heather says coming from the kitchen.

“Why do I need to that?” I question her.

“Because I fucking said so.” she says adamantly.

“Well, alright then. I’m not making you angry tonight.” I retort while closing my eyes.

Someone grabs my arm. It must be Heather because they aren’t gigantic hands like Ty’s, but soft and small. I let her guide me, wondering where my brother and Adriana are, but before I can question her, we’ve stopped walking.

“Okay, you can now open them.” She tells me with a happy voice.

My eyes open and blink to adjust to the lighting. Once they focus, I’m floored by what’s in front of me. First of all, my kitchen is set up. All the boxes that littered the counter space are now gone, and my sister-in-law and Adriana put everything away and they even went shopping, too. There is decor all around that makes it feel like a home. Second, my eyes land on Adriana and damn, she is looking amazing. She has on a Grizzlies t-shirt and jean shorts that fit her perfectly but aren’t too short. Her hair is up in a messy bun and she has no makeup on.

Damn. She really is the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever laid eyes on..

“Holy shit. I know you guys offered to help, but I would’ve gone shopping with you.” I tell them.

“Now, why would we bring you with us? You would just get in the way.” Adriana says with a smile.

“Me? In the way? I have no clue what you mean.” I say with a smirk.

“Mmmhhhmmm. So what do you think?” Adriana questions.

“It looks better than I ever could have made it. The color scheme is perfect.” I say in awe.

They chose gray and sage to play off each other throughout the kitchen.

“That was all Adriana. She’s a pro.” Heather tells me.

“I just like Pintrest.” Adriana says as though it’s nothing.

“Well, it’s amazing.” I compliment.

“You ain’t seen nothing yet buddy. Let’s go on the bathroom tour.” Heather informs me.

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