Johnson Family 2: Perfect by Delaney Diamond

Author:Delaney Diamond [Diamond, Delaney]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, United States, African American, Contemporary, Multicultural, Multicultural & Interracial, African-American romance, Contemporary Romance, multicultural romance, Romance, Fiction
ISBN: 1940636094
Amazon: B00NW1TON8
Published: 2014-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Near the end of the evening, Cyrus took to the middle of the gathered group and toasted his sister and her future husband. Lucas made a toast as well, commenting on the “uneventful” progression of his and Ivy’s relationship. Everyone chuckled, knowing full well the details of their dramatic reconciliation. He then recited an original poem, professing his love for Ivy and their daughter, causing a series of ooh’s and ah’s from the group and Ivy to wipe away tears from her eyes.

With the sun sinking, the exterior lights came on and slowly, guests started exiting. Lucas and Ivy said goodbye to each of them with hugs and kisses. Cyrus and his brothers huddled together, watching the departures. Their mother, Constance Johnson, walked over and clasped her hands in front of her. Her eyes encompassed her four sons, and her face glowed with pleasure and motherly pride. “It’s so good to see all my boys here together.” She patted Gavin’s cheek. “I trust you’re going to stay a while.”

“I’m planning to,” he replied. He dodged her eyes when he said it, which made Cyrus doubt his sincerity.

“Good.”

She walked up to Cyrus and he bent so she could kiss his cheek. “Thank you, dear,” she said softly in his ear. “You made me and your sister very happy.” She then left to help tend to the parting guests.

At least he was making someone happy. Cyrus searched for and saw his wife chatting with Ivy. A faint notch of regret swelled in his chest.

Daniella had been noticeably ill at ease during the entire party. At least to him, though others probably didn’t notice. She was probably worried about tonight. He needed to think of a way to ease the transition back into married life.

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“I have to give you another hug before I go and tell you again how happy I am for you.” Daniella embraced Ivy.

Ivy beamed at her. “Thank you.” She spread her fingers and stared at the brilliant Asscher cut diamond. Daniella’s had the same cut, except hers was a huge yellow diamond. “I can’t believe I’m getting married. Well, married again.” Ivy was a widow.

Daniella had always gotten along with her. They’d become friends after she married Cyrus, and after they split, Ivy had told her, “Don’t be a stranger. You and I can still be friends even if you’re no longer married to my brother.”

But Daniella hadn’t felt right about it, and she’d cut off all contact. The last time she’d seen Ivy was at the same restaurant opening for a friend where she’d seen Cyrus. They’d spoken briefly and she’d promised to call Ivy to do lunch, but she’d never called and neither had Ivy.

“I’m so glad you’re back,” Ivy said with sincerity. “I hope the two of you can work it out this time. Goodness knows Cyrus needs someone to keep him in line.”

“I don’t think anyone can keep him in line.”

Ivy’s eyes filled with amusement. “True, he can be difficult, but he slowed down some after the two of you got married.

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