2 Times the Bliss by Sapphire Knight

Author:Sapphire Knight
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sapphire Knight
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Sunshine

Things with Nate last night turned serious in the blink of an eye. I was to the point of almost confessing my love for him and letting him in on the secret that my love has never once wavered. It was much easier when Natasha was awake to help keep things on the lighter side. I know I can’t rely on her when it comes to Nate. I’m the mother, not the other way around. Even though it would be easier on me, it’s not fair to put pressure like that on my daughter.

Now, we’ve both had a full night’s sleep, and we’re on our way over to Clyde and Shyla’s house. I’m nervous, and I feel like I may puke. I thought Nathan still lived there as well, but maybe I’m missing something? He called it “their house” last night and not his. I should’ve asked; I hate not being aware of everything. I’d like to know where he lives, as I’m sure our daughter would as well.

“You excited, sweet pea?” Flashing a glance at Sashy, she’s peering out the window as I drive.

“Yeah. Not only to meet my aunt and uncle but also to see where my dad grew up.”

I bob my head, agreeing. “It’s a beautiful ranch. I spent a lot of time over there as well, especially in the summer. They have a humongous pond we’d swim in nearly every day of the summer. I didn’t see much of your uncle Clyde, except for the occasional time he’d be swimming too. He had a pretty busy life with football. That sport consumed their family, along with ranch life.”

“Why’d you leave, Mom? I tried guessing, but I can’t figure it out. If life was so good here, why didn’t you stay?”

I swallow down my budding tears and reply honestly. “Your pop got offered his position at the firm. The city paid much more, and he did what he thought was best for his family. With his new job, he got the house he and Grammy live in now.”

“So, you would’ve stayed here if he hadn’t gotten offered the job?”

I shrug, not knowing what my parents would’ve ended up doing. “You never know those things. Pop could’ve gotten offered another job, in a different city. I suppose we would’ve moved regardless.”

“But did you like living here in this small town?”

“I loved it here.”

We take the turn that runs alongside the ranch. It’s no longer gravel, thankfully. I don’t have to worry about it chipping up my Mercedes’ paint. It’s a long stretch of concrete, like a regular driveway, only it goes on for miles. Eventually as we near the house, it shifts to gravel and I have to reduce my speed.

“So why didn’t you come back?”

Her words hit me in the chest. The truth of the matter is that I wanted to come back every single day. Not only because of Nate but because I truly did love this place. The city’s luxuries are nice, but I really enjoyed the small-town way of life.

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