Over the Fence: Lyssa Layne's Baseball Romances by Lyssa Layne

Author:Lyssa Layne [Layne, Lyssa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-14T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22

Mia

It wasn’t easy, but I convinced Asher that I needed to take some time off work. And by off, that just means that I won’t be showing as many houses or spending as much time in the office. Asher would never let me take four straight weeks of vacation, which is how long Toby is staying with us.

Pouring milk over his Fruit Loops, the fruity smell reminds me of my childhood when my mother used to fix my brother and me the same breakfast. I was relieved that Tate didn’t think I was overstepping when I suggested that I could help him with Toby. After spending the day with his son, I couldn’t picture the two of them being separated again. Plus, for my own selfish reasons, I knew it would take me out of town and delay my “date” with Asher. I know I can’t run from it forever, but delaying will help me figure things out.

“Mia, are you going to marry my dad?” Toby asks, bringing me out of my memories.

The first time he asked that, I panicked, but now it’s been a week and the question has become part of our morning routine. I set the bowl of cereal in front of him and take a seat with my cup of coffee in hand.

“I don’t know. We haven’t talked about it,” I say, giving him my normal answer.

He takes a bite and with a mouthful of Fruit Loops, he comments, “I…really…think…you should.”

I smile and hand him a napkin. “Don’t talk with your mouthful.”

He gulps down his bite and apologizes. I kiss his forehead and take a sip of coffee. “It’s okay. Now, remember, Colie is going to watch you for a bit before we leave for New York this afternoon.”

The guys have already left with the team for their series against the Aces. Colie volunteered to take a later flight with us so that I could get some work done before leaving town for four days.

He nods. “I know and Dad told me not to bring her any jellyfish when we’re on the beach.”

I laugh. “Right.” Apparently Colie has a fear of jellyfish, which we discovered when Toby came carrying one to her beach towel the other day and she jumped up screaming like a little kid. It was kind of hilarious, but we’ve decided to just avoid the creatures whenever she’s around.

The doorbell rings and I go to answer it. Colie greets me with a hug. I’m slowly getting used to this female affection. Walking back to the kitchen, I give Colie an update on my wedding chore list that she’s assigned me.

“The flowers are ordered, cake tasting is next week, and you have a dress fitting as soon as we get back in town.”

Colie grins. “Thank you, Mia. There is no way I could pull this wedding off without you.”

Toby hops down from the table, carrying his bowl to where I stand at the sink. I give Colie a quick smile as I help Toby clean up his breakfast mess.

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