Chapter 34
Early the next morning, Air Force One purrs as it climbs and reaches elevation. Margaret and Ivan sit in the forward compartment, opposite each other. Their teams occupy the back of the aircraft. As morning light floods the cabin, a waiter serves breakfast. Over coffee, Margaret and Ivan exchange smiles and sneak leg embraces. Several hours before they boarded, they took vows before a priest and Ivan’s mother.
“Your mom called me ‘daughter’ last night. Did you hear her?”
Ivan smiles. “Oh, yes, I was quite aware. She’s considered you a daughter since my father passed.”
“Really? I didn’t know. Well, I’m honored.”
“You should be. My mother chooses her words carefully, though it might seem otherwise. Don’t be surprised if she invites herself for a visit.” Ivan’s chuckle lets he
