Just A Small Town Girl by Hunter J.E

Author:Hunter, J.E. [Hunter, J.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Orion Harris
Published: 2014-12-21T08:00:00+00:00

Hold on to the Feeling

“Go wake up Daddy,” I heard June instruct, a few moments before I felt Riley slapping at my cheek.

Fisher received a few slaps as well and groaned in response, pulling me closer and settling Riley between us.

“Little monster,” he grumbled as Riley started to calm and began to babble at us.

“Dinner is in five minutes Trav,” June called out, her slight weight compressing the mattress as she took over Riley’s job of rousing us.

I opened my eyes just as she stood and began jumping on the bed.

“Okay, we’re getting up,” Fisher swept his arm across his sister’s legs, making her wobble and fall onto her behind at the foot of the bed.

June took a second to laugh with her head tilted back, her pink and platinum strands shaking with each chuckle, before scooping up Riley and standing at the doorway, watching while Fisher and I slipped on our shoes and adjusted our clothing.

I felt much more comfortable approaching Patricia in a group, especially one that included her children and grandchild.

June and I helped bring the serving dishes to the table while Fisher situated Riley in his high chair. When the table was set, Patricia took her seat at one end of the table and June sat across from Fisher, making it apparent to me that everyone had a regular seat and I was clearly the outsider.

Fisher jumped to his feet, realizing my discomfort, and pulled out the chair sitting between Riley’s high chair and Patricia.

“Thanks,” I whispered, smiling up at him. He really was the sweetest boyfriend I could ask for. I felt better sitting with his mother, who I suspected hated me, with the knowledge that he loved me. I smiled to myself a little as I let the comfort of our love calm my nerves.

“This is delicious.” The food was just okay, but who could blame me for trying to gain some brownie points with Patricia?

“Hm,” she pursed her lips, not really acknowledging my comment, “I spoke to Persephone yesterday Travis. I was surprised to hear she wouldn’t be the one coming home with you today.”

“I don’t really talk to Seph anymore mom.”

“I’m embarrassed at how easily you dismiss her young man. She was, is, and will be an important part of your life for a very long time, no matter who you bring in and out of your son’s life.”

I could tell Fisher was getting angry, his eyebrows darted toward each other and his chin was set heatedly. I tried to catch his eye and gave him a small smile. I didn’t understand why Persephone was such an “important part of his life,” but I knew I was on his side.

“Mom, please try to be nicer. I love Piper and she loves me and we both love Riley. I need you to at least try to be decent to her regardless of how threatened you feel,” his words were clipped, leaving no room for argument.

Patricia sniffed, directing her attention to the plate in front of her.

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