I sat upright and turned to face her. “Do you think he’s a good guy?”
Suri studied me closely. “I think he’s got some power-tripping issues that come with always being the hotshot around here. But I also think he’s trying to work on it now that the table has turned. And that’s always a good thing.”
I peered over my shoulder. “Guadalupe?”
She patted my back. “Si?”
I puffed my cheeks out with a sigh. “Mind if I give you a call tonight so we can talk for a bit longer?”
“I’d love nothing more than that. If you’re feeling up for it, you can even come over. I’ll give you my address, you can bring your daughter, and I’ll make us all some tea and snacks.”
Suri leaned into my ear. “You should take her up on that. Her food is amazing… and so is her advice.”
I smiled softly. “I’ll give you a call tonight, then, if I’m feeling up for it.”
Then, Trey’s voice sounded across the aisle. “And if you’d rather go alone, I don’t mind watching Aurora.”
My gaze met his stare, and I found him standing there with his hands clasped behind his back. He was waiting patiently and without an ounce of anger etched into his features. I felt Guadalupe rub my back one last time before Suri helped me down to my feet. And as I made my way toward Trey, the words dripped from my lips as effortlessly as I had fallen in love with him.
“I’m sorry for my outburst,” I said as I hugged him tightly.
He held me close and snickered. “I’ve got the most to apologize about, you know.”
I peeked up at him. “I’m scared, Trey.”
His gaze met mine. “So am I.”
I furrowed my brow. “What are you scared of? You haven’t seemed scared at all.”
He chuckled. “I’m scared of losing you, for starters.”
I blinked. “Really?”
He kissed my forehead. “Really. I’m scared of chasing you off and never seeing my child again.”
“I’d never do that to you, Trey.”
“Doesn’t stop me from worrying about it.”
I nestled my head against his chest. “Just don’t make decisions without me, okay? I want to make these choiceswithyou. I don’t expect you to simply throw things together, even if that’s what you want to do. I want to have input on where my life is currently going. It all feels so out of control, and I need something I hold the reins on. Okay?”
He squeezed me tightly. “Trust me, I understand that concept completely. I’m sorry I took that away from you.”
“And I’m sorry for yelling at you and getting defensive instead of simply talking to you about it.”
“I have to admit, it’ll be different for me to not take care of everything. I’m used to paying and placing phone calls to get things done so no one has to be burdened with it. Just give me some time to adjust.”
I kissed his clothed chest before looking up into his face. “Well, it’s not like that with me. I want to be your partner, not just some person who leeches off of you.”
He grinned. “I guess we have a lot to work out before this baby comes. I mean, if you’re keeping it, that is.”
“Do you want me too?”
He blinked. “It’s your body, Leslie. I won’t tell you what to do with it.”
“I love you so much,” I whispered.
He furrowed his brow. “What was that?”
