Home Run Fiancé by Marika Ray

Author:Marika Ray [Ray, Marika]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781950141081
Amazon: B07SMBS9B5
Goodreads: 46008084
Publisher: Marika Ray Publishing
Published: 2019-06-12T00:00:00+00:00

The oven dings right when Jake comes through the front door. I’ve had a fantastic day with Susan and Damon. They’ve been just the right mix of friendly and welcoming, but not stifling or overbearing. I’ve picked flowers in Susan’s yard and made her one of my signature flower crowns which she’s wearing proudly instead of the Dangers cap. She was self-conscious about her hair loss, but with the flower crown in place, I told her she looks gorgeous. And she does. A bald head can’t dim her natural shine.

After that, Damon took me to the grocery store in town and we got everything we needed for a pot roast and my surprise dessert. Damon reminds me a lot of Jake, but we get along just like Asher and I do. We’re already teasing each other like a real brother and sister.

All of it’s overshadowed by my knowledge they aren’t my real family and I won’t be seeing them again after tomorrow. Every time I think about it, I get a pit in my stomach and I have to distract myself. I will simply enjoy the time I have with them and not think about the future. Because, right now, the future is looking bleak despite my business continuing to do well.

“Honey, I’m home!” Jake jokes as he slams the door shut and swoops into the kitchen. He winks at me before exiting again and finding his mama in the living room.

Ignoring the pang in my heart, I pull out my pan of brownies and set it on the counter to cool. I check the pot roast and see it’s ready. Putting the pot holders down, I go out into the living room to let everyone know it’s time to eat.

“What is that on your head?” Jake’s sitting next to Susan, pointing at my flower crown. “Did you fall into an azalea bush this afternoon?”

“Haha, funny boy. Your blushing bride made it for me. Isn’t it beautiful?” Susan tilts her head left and right, showing off my handiwork.

“It is, but not prettier than the head it’s on.” Jake kisses his mama and stands up, helping her up off the couch. He hooks her hand on his elbow and then walks over to me, extending his other elbow, which I wrap my arm around. “Ladies. Shall we head to the dinner table?”

Damon rolls his eyes. “I’ll walk there myself. Don’t worry. I got it.”

We chuckle at his antics, but when we all get settled around the dinner table and Susan says grace, it feels like one big happy family. Tears threaten to fill my eyes, but I swallow hard and bat them back. My family may be even smaller, with just Asher, but it’s just as loving. No need to wish to be part of this family too.

We all tuck into the pot roast I made, Damon and Jake competing over who compliments me the most. Through it all, I keep an eye on Susan and am happy to see her eating heartily.

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