Page 11 of A Play for Love

“Oh!” I grabbed my phone and opened my notes app. “Nathan’s ring.” I typed. “I’m going to pick it out myself if that’s okay.”

“I’ll wear anything you pick out.” He shoved a fry in my mouth. “Now, let’s burn some calories.” He grinned as he took our empty plates and set them on the nightstand.

It was time to leave our hotel room and pick up Ella from school. Walking down to the lobby, Nathan checked us out and had the valet bring our car around. We arrived at Ella’s school just as the bell rang. I climbed out of the car and called Ella’s name as I waved to alert her that we were here.

“Hey, you.” I smiled as I kissed her head and took her backpack from her.

“Hey, sweetheart.” Nathan smiled as she climbed into the backseat.

“Hey, Dad. I love the two of you picking me up together.”

“How was school?” Nathan asked.

“Boring.”

Nathan glanced at me, and I could see the fear across his face.

“What did my principal want to talk to you about?” she asked.

“We’ll discuss it when we get home,” Nathan said.

“Am I in trouble? I didn’t do anything.”

“No, sweet girl.” I smiled. “You’re not in trouble. We’ll be home soon, and then we’ll tell you.”

“Okay. Did you finally set a wedding date?”

“We did.” I grinned as I looked back at her.

“When is it?”

“November 18th,” Nathan spoke. “But don’t mention it to the family. We’re telling them tonight.”

“That sucks. I don’t want you guys to wait until next year to get married. You couldn’t get a date sooner?” she whined.

“Is two months soon enough for you?” Nathan glanced at her through the rearview mirror.

“You mean November 18thof this year?” she asked excitedly.

“Yes, Ella. This year,” I spoke.

“And how are you going to pull that off?”

“Honestly, sweetheart. We have no clue.” Nathan chuckled.

CHAPTER5

Nathan

When we arrived home, Ella grabbed a bowl of grapes from the refrigerator and sat at the table.

“Okay, I’m ready to hear what my principal wanted to talk to you about,” she said.

Sofia and I sat at the table across from her.

“Are you bored at school?” I asked.

“Yeah. I mean, I like everyone there. It’s just that I feel like I could be learning more.”

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