Page 86 of A Play for Love

“No. Not yet. I will later.”

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One Week Later

Sofia

“Grandma Rose!” Ella ran into the house.

“Ella, come here, darling.” She held out her arms. “You poor thing. How is your arm feeling?”

“It’s fine. Can I look around your new house?”

“Of course. Go right ahead. Hello, Nathan.” My mother smiled as he kissed her cheek.

“Hi, Rose. Welcome to California. It’s official now.”

“Thank you. I can’t believe it.” She took Nicholas from him. “Hello, my sweet grandson. I missed you so much.” She kissed his cheek and he smiled.

I glanced over at Nathan, and he gave me a wink.

“Hey, Mom? There’s something I want to ask you.”

“What is it, darling?”

“I was wondering if you’d like to walk me down the aisle and give me away to Nathan.”

Instantly, tears filled her eyes as she handed Nicholas to Nathan and grabbed hold of my hands.

“I would be honored, Sofia.” She hugged me. “If only your father were here. He’d be so proud of you.”

“Thanks, Mom. Is there anything else you need help with?”

“Hello, hello.” We heard Aunt Barb’s voice. “There you are. Welcome to the neighborhood, Rose.” She handed my mother a beautiful plant.

“This is gorgeous, Barb. Thank you.”

“I am so happy you’re here. I don’t know about you, but I still have to go shopping for shoes to match my dress for the wedding,” Aunt Barb spoke.

“So do I.”

“Excellent. We can go together. How’s tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow would be perfect.” My mother smiled.

“I’m going to take Nicholas home and put him down for a nap. Ella, come on,” I shouted.

“Let her stay,” my mother said. “I’ll bring her home later.”

“Sounds good.” Nathan grinned. “Come on, little man. It’s nap time.”

We walked out of my mother’s house, put Nicholas in his stroller, and walked home.

“What was that grin for when my mother said Ella could stay?” I asked.

“I think you know because you’re thinking the same thing—no Ella, plus nap time, equals sexy time with my beautiful fiancée.” The corners of his mouth curved upward.

“Ah, I see. I wasn’t thinking about that.”

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