Page 88 of A Play for Love

“Yep.”

“Come here.” My brothers and I hugged him. “When are you asking her?”

“I don’t know yet.”

“You’re more than welcome to do it Conner style at my wedding.” I smiled.

“Thanks, bro. I’ll think about it.” He chuckled.

The four of us tried on our tuxedos, making sure they were a perfect fit.

“Did the rest of the guys pick theirs up already?” Jackson asked.

“Yeah. They were in here yesterday.”

“One week, and you’ll be a married man.” Conner patted my back. “Three down and one to go.” He pointed at Christian.

When I arrived home, I looked out the sliding door and saw Sofia down by the water with our son.

“Hi.” I smiled as I walked up to her, kissed her cheek, and took Nicholas from her.

“Hi.” She hooked her arm around me.

“How did it go at Jenni’s studio?” I asked.

“It went great. My dress is a perfect fit.”

“I can’t wait to see you in it. Christian bought a ring for Charleigh today.”

“Oh, my God! Did he? When is he asking her?”

“He doesn’t know yet. But he better ask her before we leave for our honeymoon. Where’s our daughter?”

“She and Lily are down at Aunt Barb’s. Will you run over to my mom’s with me? I picked her up some things at the store today.”

“Yeah. Let’s go now.”

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Sofia

We sat Nicholas in his car seat and drove to my mother’s house. When we pulled into her driveway, Nathan grabbed the two bags while I grabbed the baby. Walking into the house, Nathan set the bags down on the island.

“Where is she?” Nathan asked.

“I don’t know. Mom?” I shouted. “Mom?”

Suddenly, she appeared on the stairs in her black silk robe.

“Sofia. Nathan. What are you doing here?” A panicked look crossed her face.

“I picked you up a few things at the store. Wait a second. Are you sick?” I furrowed my brows.

“Umm, no. Why do you ask that?”

“Then why are you in your robe in the middle of the afternoon.”

A man walked down the stairs and stood behind her.

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