“Luce, humor me.”
I glance out the window. “Cody, it’s raining. Let’s order delivery and stay here.”
It might be June, but here in the Pacific Northwest, that usually means a gray and rainy day.
He sighs. “Okay. We will order delivery. But we’re eating it picnic-style.”
“Fine. As long as I can stay in my pajamas.”
His hands are on his hips as he stares at me. “Sure.”
“But first, I’m going to take a bath.”
“Really?”
“It will take a while before the pizza is here anyway,” I point out.
He stalks to the kitchen to call in the order. His grumpiness is ruining my relaxation vibe. Why the hell is he so grumpy, anyway?
Ignoring him, I go to the master bathroom and fill the tub. Then I get in, grab my book, and get lost in the story.
There’s a knock on the door.
“Lucy? Are you okay?”
My eyes snap up from my book. “Yeah.”
“You sure? You’ve been in there for an hour.”
An hour?
That’s when I notice the water has grown cold.
I shiver. “Oh, I lost track of time. I’ll be out soon.”
“Okay, I was waiting to order the pizza. I’ll go order it now.”
I quickly dry off and get dressed into my warmest pajamas. There’s a knock at the front door as I step out of the bedroom.
“I got it,” Cody yells.
I walk down the hall but stop at the corner when I hear Cody whispering. I strain to hear him.
“Mom? Why are you here?” he hisses.
“I’m sorry, she couldn’t wait.”
That sounds like his sister Emelia.
“Did she say yes? Does she like the ring?” his mom asks.
“Shh! I haven’t asked her yet. We had a change of plans.”
Ring? Asked me? Oh! He wanted to go to Picnic Point to propose where we had our first date.
Tears spring to my eyes. That’s so romantic. No wonder he was grumpy I wouldn’t go.
“Change of plans?” his mom asks. “Why?”
