Chapter 93

“Thank you so much,” Tasha looked into Travis Franklin’s face. She was pleasantly surprised when he stayed back after the luncheon party her mother had thrown for her.

The afternoon was filled with laughter, dancing, and heartfelt conversations. She was so grateful to her parents for always making her happy. As the party ended, people began to depart, leaving behind a sea of empty glasses and plates. Tasha's siblings and cousins had stayed back to help their exhausted mother clean up the mess. And Travis, too, joined them.

“It's nothing,” he looked into her eyes, putting both his hands in his pocket. “Would you like to take a walk with me?” He asked.

“Of course," she replied, her heart racing with excitement. “Let me just tell my brother I'm leaving the house.”

“It's okay.” he rubbed his hands together. “I'll be waiting.”

Tasha dashed into the house while he waited for her on the front porch. She returned a few minutes later and said, “let's go.”

He stretched out his hand, and she to