Page 30 of Their Promise

He nodded back and walked out of the house.

Kayden frowned at the door then looked at Mom and I. “Are you available tomorrow evening to go on a date?”

“What time?” Mom asked.

“Six?” he asked back.

She pulled out a small calendar book from a bag on the floor and wrote in it as she nodded. “Done.”

He bowed to me. “See you tomorrow, Princess.”

When the door shut behind him, Caleb said, “Things are about to get interesting around here! Finally!”

“I’ll make the calls, get stuff scheduled, and put this calendar on your desk in your room, okay?” Mom said.

Laughing, I asked, “You purchased that calendar just for this, didn’t you?”

“I already had it,” she admitted, “and it seemed like the perfect reason to use it.”

I laughed, stood, and asked, “Can you help me carry this stuff up to my room? I want to change before Mason comes back.”

“Make them fight for you,” Caleb said and set his hand on my shoulder. “I know you guys have a history, but I meant what I said. You deserve to be wined and dined like every other woman.”

Hopping up, I kissed his cheek. “Thanks, Dad.”

Loading our hands and arms up, we all carried the gifts up the stairs and to my room, spreading them out on the floor. I opened all the envelopes, knowing those would have cash and gift cards, and put them inside of my purse.

Hurrying, I changed into a nicer shirt, brushed out my hair, and put some makeup on. Just as I finished, I heard the front door open.

Rushing downstairs with my purse on my shoulder and my shoes in my hands, I smiled at Mason. “I’m ready!”

He looked at my shoes and said, “Almost.”

I hopped on one foot as I put one shoe on and then the other. “Okay, now I’m ready.”

“Have fun!” Mom yelled from the kitchen.

“Remember, I know where you live!” Caleb yelled as we walked out.

“That’s probably the scariest threat I’ve ever received,” Mason mumbled.

Chapter

Nine

Ezio smiled at me from the driver’s seat as I climbed into the back of the SUV. “Good afternoon. How are you feeling?”

“Good. How are you today?” I asked as I buckled.

Mason sat beside me, buckling his belt as well.

“Good. You ready?”

“Yes,” Mason replied.

Ezio nodded and put the vehicle into gear, driving through the gate.

We drove in silence, Mason looking out his window the entire time. I opened my mouth a couple of times to try to start a conversation, but decided to stay silent instead. He was supposed to be courting me and if he didn’t have anything to say, then I’d just stay quiet.

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