Page 15 of Adventures in Spring

“I had a lot going on when I met Sebastiano, but he wanted me through all of it. Some men are worth everything.”

I nod. “I agree. I never thought I’d meet someone again. I’m not sure if you know my situation, but it’s been a difficult year.”

“I’ve heard a little, but I wanted to meet you and if you want to tell me, I’m always around to listen. I grew up with just me and my younger sister. But now, because of Sebastiano, we have a whole new family.” She smiles at me.

“My family loves Rhett and his family. I’ve been lucky that they all get along so well. And my kids, they love Rhett too.”

“How old are your babies?”

“My twins are six years old, Kaito and Miyuki. Do you have kids?”

“We do. Sansone is two and Kaia is six months. I hate leaving her but I really wanted to come and meet you. And I know she’s in good hands.”

“She’s with Sebastiano’s parents?”

“Yeah, we all live on the same property so it’s really a small community when it comes to our kids. And Sebastiano’s grandparents are here from Italy and Ireland right now. They come twice a year and stay for a few months at time.”

“I love that. I miss my parents and they’ve only been gone for a week.” I laugh.

“Is your family close to each other?”

“Yeah, I have two older brothers and we’ve always been really close. Kentaro is a doctor in Chicago and Tadashi is a detective in Hawaii.”

“Ohhh. Hawaii! I love Hawaii. I can’t wait to go back.”

“I’ve been to visit him there once. I would love to go back too.”

“Maybe we can arrange for all of us to take a trip. We’ve been trying to organize a big family vacation.”

“That would be a lot of fun.” I smile at her.

“So why are you all here?” Rhett asks.

“Don’t you want us here?” Adonis Athanasiou laughs.

“Of course.” Rhett laughs. “But Bastian said that Felicity called you? Wait. Hold on.”

“Felicity to the pharmacy. Felicity to the pharmacy please,” Rhett says on the store’s intercom.

I see Felicity running over and she screeches to a halt when she sees the guys.

“Ah shit.” Felicity laughs. “I thought you were getting in later tonight?”

“It sounded urgent, so we left after you called.” Adonis laughs.

“Well I told Sebastiano that it was a secret.” Felicity sighs.

“Oops.” Sebastiano chuckles.

“You suck.” Felicity laughs. “Where is everybody else?”

“Still driving. We flew in and rented a car. You said it was urgent. I don’t remember you saying it was a secret.” Sebastiano laughs more.

“Omg. You’re just as bad as my brothers.”

“Well, we’re your brothers too. Sooooo. Yeah. Thanks!”

Felicity walks away grumbling.

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