Page 113 of Don't Bet On It
“Yeah, but I went into the family business. I didn’t think your father would hand over the keys to the trust fund if you didn’t go into the family business.”
“He’s seen the error of his ways.”
“And your mother threatened to make his life hell.”
“There is that too.” I clutched the ring to my chest. “I’m nervous. Why am I so nervous?”
“Don’t be nervous,” he said.
“That’s easy for you to say. You never had to propose.”
“Fair enough, but you have nothing to be nervous about. Tallulah worships the ground you walk on.”
I snorted. “I wouldn’t go that far.”
“I would. When you’re not looking at her, she’s looking at you. She thinks the sun rises and sets on your artistic behind.” He paused a beat. “Speaking of that, do you guys ever go fullGhostwith that pottery wheel thing? I heard Tallulah and Olivia talking about it a few weeks ago, and now I can’t get it out of my head.”
I was confused. “FullGhost?”
“You know, the movie. They have sexy time with the pottery wheel before he dies.”
“I’m vaguely familiar with the movie, and no, we don’t go fullGhost. Clay is a bitch to rinse off. It’s more fun to playthatgame with paint.”
“Really?” Zach’s eyes lit with intrigue. “Tell me what that’s like.”
“Not now, you perv.” I flicked his ear. I’d become good friends with him and Rex. Once a week, we went to a sports bar and did “guy things,” as Tallulah liked to refer to them. Basically, we sat around, checked the scores, and talked about our women. I enjoyed it.
“Oh, you’re going to tell me about it.” Zach was firm. “Maybe not tonight—I don’t want to make your proposal skeevy—butyou’ll tell me about it eventually.” He paused a beat. “Is that why you surprised Tallulah with the spa package?”
“Yes and no,” I hedged. “I wanted her to feel pampered. Tonight is a big night. It was more for me, though. I was afraid if she was around the gallery all day, she would crack, or I would crack. Heck, we both could have cracked, we’re so excited. It’s better that she’s relaxed.”
“Because both of you freaking out at the same time is probably not a good thing. I get it.”
I scowled at him before grinning. “I can’t wait to make her my wife. You’re sure she’s going to say yes, right?”
“I’m positive she’s going to say yes.” Zach’s eyes filled with warmth. “You guys are perfect together. You’re both weird, but it works.”
“Yeah.” I looked up at the sound of laughter and caught sight of Tallulah, Ruby, and Olivia as they walked into the gallery. They were all freshly buffed and shined, had taken the time to go home and get dressed for the party, and were ready for our big night.
My heart skipped ten beats as Tallulah looked up and met my gaze. The edges that had started to fray smoothed, and it was as if a warm blanket had been tucked around my soul.
She was definitely going to say yes.
