Two unbreakable souls-Book 3

CHAPTER 12

　　I started from when she showed up, sharing every detail with her, right up until she left.

　　“The b***h is crazy! She had no right coming here or getting our address without permission.” Gracie shook her head.

　　“Yes, she is,” I agreed.

　　“Screw her! She isn’t worth thinking about or stressing over.” Gracie was firm with every word.

　　I nodded and kissed her softly, “No, she isn’t. Dinner won’t be long if you want to put your things away and help me set up”

　　“Sure. Be back in a few.” Gracie replied, pecking my lips and headed off.

　　She didn’t seem too mad or upset, which is good because I didn’t want Daisy ruining our night. I turned everything off, not wanting to burn my “concoctions” I had grown to love cooking, and maybe if the Law thing didn’t work out for me, it was something else for me to look into.

　　“Right, I am here to help, even though you have done all the hard work.” Gracie laughed.

　　“It is fine. It is your turn tomorrow.” I chuckled. I don’t mind cooking for everyone, plus it meant we all sat down for dinner together rather than one couple eating out or sitting in separate rooms.

　　“Pizza it is then tomorrow,” she laughed.

　　“Pizza I am sure you can make something better than pizza.” I chuckled, shaking my head. Gracie isn’t such a big fan of cooking these days, but she still does it.

　　“I guess…” she pouted.

　　I shook my head, laughing, and she smiled sweetly at me before turning her attention to set the table for us all.

　　“It does look and smells amazing, Ryland,” she cooed, glancing over at me.

　　“Hopefully, you will all enjoy it.” They usually did enjoy everything I made for them.

　　Now, we wait for Ben and Lola because even though they were supposed to be on their way, it wouldn’t surprise me if they were still late.

　　***

　　The four of us were watching a movie, Ben and Lola lying on a blanket on the floor while Gracie and I were on the sofa.

　　“Buddy, I think your girl needs to go to bed,” Lola snickered, nodding in Gracie’s direction; she was fast asleep. Her busy day must have tired her out.

　　“Can one of you open our bedroom door, please, and pull the covers down” I asked. It would make it easier for me to get Gracie to bed.

　　“Sure.” Lola smiled, jumping to her feet and doing as I asked. I stood from the sofa and scooped Gracie into my arms. She snuggled into my chest, and I carried her through, placing her in the bed and bringing the covers over her.

　　I kissed the top of her head, “Sweet dreams, beautiful. I love you.” I whispered. I wasn’t ready for bed yet, so I switched the light off, leaving her to sleep and joined Ben and Lola back in the living room.

　　“Ryland, is Daisy going to be a problem Do you want me to have a word with her” Lola asked.

　　“Don’t worry about her. Gracie and I aren’t going to let her get to us.” I answered. We didn’t want any drama before we even started NYU.

　　“Okay, but if she goes too far, let me know,” Lola insisted. I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of Lola.

　　“We will.” I smiled.

　　The topic of conversation ended there, and we turned our attention back to the movie. I watched it to the end and was ready for bed.

　　“I don’t know about you two, but I am headed to bed. See you in the morning. Night.” After we had all said our goodnights, I strolled through to the room.

　　Gracie was still sound asleep and hadn’t moved an inch. I stripped down, and before I climbed in next to her, I made sure to set the alarm on my cell. I didn’t want to be late for our ten o’clock appointment with Pete, especially if he said it was important. I would be nervous until I got there and found out what it was he neededto talk tome about. I couldn’t think of anything wrong I had done, and he seemed to like me. Despite it probably not being anything for me to worry about, I think it was only natural for me to do so, giving he was Grace’s father

　　I gave myself a shake, wrapped my arm around my girl and closed my eyes to fall asleep.