Page 91 of Love and Memories

Dawson wrapped an arm around Bella to give her a side hug and pointed his thumb at Travis. “The boss bought it yesterday. I’m just the delivery guy.”

Olivia clasped her hands to her chest. “Oh! And we got you a refrigerator!”

Dawson hooked a thumb over his shoulder. “Yeah, we got Olivia a new one, and they gave us a deal on the second one.”

Bella’s shoulders relaxed. “Guys, you shouldn’t have.”

“Oh yes we should have,” Olivia said. “And we stocked it.”

Dawson leaned over to whisper, “Your syrup is in the pantry.”

“And you have sheets, blankets, and pillows for the bed and couch,” Olivia added.

Bella’s lips pressed together, and her breaths came deeper. Their friends had thought of everything.

Travis wrapped an arm around her shoulders. “Thanks, guys. We really appreciate your help.”

Matt headed toward the door. “I’ll bring in a load.”

“Me too,” Dawson said, following Matt out.

Olivia stepped up to Bella and grabbed her shoulders. “If you need anything, just call me.”

Bella nodded and blinked through tears. “Thank you,” she whispered softly.

Matt and Dawson returned and put the boxes on the floor.

“What’s next?” Dawson asked with his hands on his hips.

“That’s all. Thanks for the help,” Travis said as he extended a hand to the two men.

“I think that’s our cue to leave and let them get settled in,” Dawson said.

Olivia settled the strap of her purse on her shoulder. “There are eggs on the counter. Don’t put them in the refrigerator. They’re fresh and will last three weeks.”

“And the syrup is in the pantry,” Dawson repeated.

Olivia swatted his chest. “We heard you the first time. Forget about the syrup.”

“This has been a major revelation in our relationship. We’ll need to stock two bottles of syrup.”

Olivia rolled her eyes and pushed Dawson out the door. “Call me if you need anything.”

“I will,” Bella said as she cuddled up to Travis’s side.

The day was turning out perfectly. Their friends were helping out, Bella was happy, and now she could get settled into her new home.

When the door closed behind them, Travis hooked the arm that rested around Bella’s waist and pulled her to his chest. He’d waited long enough, and the secret spilled out. “I have another surprise for you.”

“Another one? Travis, you can’t keep doing this.”

“Yes, I can.” He pressed a quick kiss to her lips before pulling away. “It’s in my truck. I’ll be right back.”

He jogged out to his truck and grabbed the book he’d hidden under the seat. Back inside, Bella held scissors poised to cut open the boxes.

Travis held out the book. “It’s a two-part surprise.”

Bella took the book and read the cover. “Driving Manual.”

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