Made for Me (Danielle Grant Book 1) by Sarah Gerdes

Author:Sarah Gerdes
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-11-13T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 30

“So, now that you know all about my life and helped me dry my tears, it’s time to hear about you.” Lani had refused to speak until Danielle disgorged her conversations with her father and her own hard, self-reflections. Lani’s facial expressions had registered surprise, shock, compassion and ultimately hope.

“Andre was and is hot, and smart, and fun,” Lani said, taking a drink. “But as Stephen said, there are others no doubt who will be happy to take his place. Not that you are remotely close to getting involved again.”

“Right, thanks to you for urging me along.”

Lani shook her head decidedly. “Oh no you don’t. Don’t even think that I did more than encourage you to get out and experience some of the town. The rest was all you.”

Danielle laughed. “Guilty, guilty. So now that I’m taking a temporary hiatus on the romantic front, what do you have to tell me? Stephen hinted that you might have some plans regarding moving into a new place.”

Lani pressed her lips to one side. “Did he tell you anything else?”

“No, nothing at all. We were on the phone for just a few minutes before you got on. What else is going on?”

Lani leaned forward, setting her glass down. “We both wanted a new place but I found out for different reasons. For me, it’s about time. A reward for struggling for so long. Stephen’s primary motive was finding a place with another bedroom for a baby.” Danielle began to give an exclamation of joy until Lani’s expression stopped her. “It’s not going to happen Danielle, not now.”

“Invitrio didn’t work?”

“No, we haven’t tried, and I don’t want to.” Danielle unconsciously dropped her head forward, the news tugging at her lower lip, causing it jut out. “Yes, I can imagine you’re surprised, but it’s not all that shocking—not from my point of view.”

“You want to wait?”

Lani nodded. “Yes, but…not just for a little while. Danielle, I’m not sure I ever want to have children.” At this Danielle couldn’t help herself.

“What? When did this happen?”

“Over the past little while, but I guess starting when the remodel happened, and then the first few weeks of the restaurant.” Lani seemed to struggle with her feelings. Her eyes were light and dark, the smile on her lips turning down as though thinking about the situation pained her. “I’m just so happy to finally be doing what I love, and doing well at it. Stephen seems to think that we’ll save enough money and then I’m immediately going to want get pregnant, work for a period of months, then stop for good.” Her friend stared at her earnestly. “Danielle, I just want to live for a few years, and not just make money, but have fun, and enjoy Stephen. He says we’ve been living and traveling to the degree we could afford it. The bottom line is that he’s ready as soon as we can train another chef and I can gradually ease out of it.” Lani stopped abruptly. “Do you blame me? Do you think I’m wrong?”

“Lani, it’s your life, not mine.

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