Chapter 6
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Greg's birthday was coming up. I wanted to do something special for him. Make him a cake or dinner. Something to show I cared. We had begun to be very serious about one another very fast.
We had come close to making love so many times. I wanted to let him. But either he was shying away, or I was shy. Somedays I felt like Greg was the one for me.
That we might end up marrying. I would love to be a part of the Brady family. I was getting along with all of them. I was at work that afternoon. Downtown at the Piggly Wiggly.
And I was looking over at the items to get for dinner. I had yet to ask Greg over for his birthday dinner. I would be sure to ask him if Mrs. Brady had not already planned something for his birthday.
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"Daisy can you get me a roll of pennies? I am getting low" asks my coworker Jennifer says.
"Oh sure" I tell her.
"You seem a to be a million miles away. What is on your mind?" she asks me.
"My boyfriend's birthday is coming up. I want to make him a romantic dinner. But I am not sure if his family already planned something for him" I say. "I do not want to mess things up" I sigh. "I want to show him I love him."
"Oh, things are serious huh?" she teases. "who are you dating? Someone here?"
"No one here at work. I started to date Greg Brady" I tell her.
"Greg? Is he related to Peter?" she asks me.
"Peter yes that is his brother" I tell her. She is blushing.
"I always had a crush on Pete in school. He never noticed me before" she says. "he is married now"
"Not these days. He got divorced and his back home" I tell her.
"Really? Poor Pete" she sighs.
"I can hook you two up if you want?" I offer.
She blushes. She shakes her head as she goes back to work. "Oh no" she giggles. "No"
"Come on why not? We could double date?" I offer.
"Never mind. Forget I said anything" she demands.
She was so shy.
Poor Jennifer Miller. She had to get over this shyness. She would be perfect for Peter!
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Peter suddenly is there in line. "Hi there Daisy!" he greets me warmly as he checks out.
"Birthday stuff?" I ask him.
"Mom wanted me to get stuff for Greg's upcoming birthday" he tells me.
"I wanted to do something special for Greg. Now what?" I groan.
"Maybe have a dinner for him the day before his birthday" says Pete. "He would not suspect it"
"Peter!" I say. "Peter you are a genius" I gush.
"Thanks, I know" he laughs. He glances over and notices Jennifer then they smile at one another. "I went to school with her" he tells me.
"Why not say hi?" I ask him.
"Hi Jennifer right?" he asks her. She shakes his hand.
"Yes you remember me?" she ask him.
"Of course" he says. "Listen are you seeing anyone these days?" he asks her,
"Me? No" she giggles.
"My brother is having a birthday get together. Want to come? Reconnect? I mean I am sure Daisy will be there to" offers Pete.
"Right I will be there" I tell her with a nod. "we can go over together"
Jennifer nods. "I would love to" she agrees.
"Great. I will leave details with Daisy" says Peter before he leaves.
Later that night I was home. I have someone knock on the door. It was Mrs. Brady. She hugs me as I let her come inside.
"Hi how can I help you?" I ask.
"I am not good at making cakes. Can I have you help make a cake for Greg's party?" she asks me. "his favorite is devils food" she tells me.
"Oh I would love to help" I offer.
"I know you love to bake and you are wonderful at it" she adds. "you have saw Greg all this week are things getting serious with you two?" she asks me.
"I don't want to jinx things" I say with a blush we laugh.
"I am thrilled for you both" she says to me joyfully.
"Mom what are you doing over here?" Greg asks as he comes up to my door.
"I came by to see Daisy is all" she says.
"Not to bug her about my birthday?" he grumbles.
"No not at all. See you later Daisy dear" she says before heading on her way out.
"Was mom bugging you about my birthday?" he wants to know.
I play dumb. "Your birthday? Is that coming up?" I tease.
"Daisy" he sighs.
"Come on, she did mention it if I wanted to make your day brighter" I say. "we adore you is all"
"I adore you all to. But it is just another day" he grumbles.
"What is really wrong?" I ask. I take him by the hand as we go to sit down on my couch there in the living room.
"This is going to be my first birthday without my dad" he softly tells me.
"Oh Greg. I forgot about that" I sigh.
I squeeze his hand in mine. "I am sure he will be with you in spirit" I tell him.
"It won't be the same without hearing my dad say happy birthday son" he says to me.
"I can't imagine Greg" I answer.
I lean in kissing him on the cheek. Then I touch his cheek with my hand. "No wonder you have been down" I say. "I am sorry"
"I know Daisy" he tells me.
He kisses me. "I swear dad brought you in my life. So I would not feel so alone without him around that I needed someone in my life right now"
"Greg" I softly sigh.
I kiss him.
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"Daisy I have to tell you something. I can't wait" he adds.
"Yes Greg?" I ask.
"I am in love. With you Daisy" he admits shyly making my heart soar.
"I love you Greg Brady, I love you so much" I vow.
I scoot close to him and kiss him.
"Now this is the best birthday gift a guy could hope for" he jokes.
"Well happy early birthday" I tease.
"Come on what did my mom plan?" he begs to know as he kisses me.
"No I am not tellin" I tease.
"Come on" he begs.
"Nope nothing" I laugh.
"Please please please" he wants to know.
"No, you will find out on your big day Mr. Brady" I tease.
"So, you admit there is something going on" he jokes.
"Dang it" I giggle.
"Spill it" he orders as he tickles my sides. Making me laugh.
"No, I won't" I laugh as I tickle him back. We stop laughing once our sides hurt too much. I lean into him. We kiss.
"I love you so much. I am so glad you came in my life Daisy" he seriously replies.
"I am glad you are in my life Greg. I love you" I vow in return.
Joy surges in me. We kiss. This was all I ever hoped to find. Love. And I found it with Greg Brady the boy next door.
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