Page 11 of A Moment for Us
“You want a family too, Deals.”
“Yes,” I agree. “I also want a man who thinks the sun shines from my ass, but that’s a fantasy. I am totally fine being an amazing aunt to your kids.”
She rubs her belly. “You’ll be the best.”
“I’m sure Stella will fight me on it.”
Jess snorts. “Stella works on bribery, that’s a short game.”
We enter the living room where the three remaining Parkerson brothers are watching the football game. Amelia sits on the couch between Josh and Ollie, pulling their attention whenever she demands it.
It’s sad because, if Josh would allow himself the opportunity, he would be an amazing father. The way he dotes on Amelia shows it.
Not my problem, though. We are nothing other than two people who had fantastic sex.
My phone alarm goes off.
“I have to go,” I explain to Jess.
“Already?”
“I have work.”
She gives me a sad smile. “You’re leaving me with the three of them?”
“You married one.”
Jessica groans. “Fine. I guess I’m stuck with him.”
“I can hear you!” Grayson yells from the couch.
“I wasn’t trying to be quiet,” she says back.
“I’ll give you a call this week, and we can have lunch,” I say as I grab my purse off the counter.
“Okay.”
“Bye, Amelia. Happy Birthday, Monkey!”
“Bye, Aunt Delia.”
I love that in the span of a few months, I gained what feels like a whole family. My mom and I have been on our own since my dad died when I was four. We’ve done all right, but it’s been lonely. Jessica moving home was like getting my sister back, and with her came a whole family.
I kiss Jess’s cheek, wave to the guys, and head out to my car. Since everyone else has left, I can actually get out of the driveway now.
When I get to the driver’s side, Josh calls out, “Delia, wait.”
I turn, plastering a smile on my face. “Hey.”
“You’re leaving?”
“I have work.”
“Right, which was why you needed to change . . .”
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Josh flustered. This is a nice change. “Did you need something?” I ask.
“No, I wanted to make sure you were okay.”
