There are so many points along the way where our paths could have changed. I didn't have to ask Poppy how she could afford her extravagant lifestyle, or said no when she offered to introduce me to Lory at the Angel Club. I could have said no to the date with Rhode, or pretended I wasn't home when Am
"You changed a lot for me too" I mumble with a soft smile as Ambrose passes Juniper back to Rhode. From the angle of my bed I could swear that there is a smile on her small lips as Rhode holds her close. Rhode has had so much hidden anxiety about whether he would be a good father, but I've never had
My last semester of school when I didn't have a job I did feel a sense of peace and freedom, but I also felt at times like I was being a lazy freeloader and that's not the life I want to lead."I vehemently object to that statement. You could never be miserable to live with, not even if you tried" R
"Yeah that makes sense I guess. I just worry about her being in the car for so long, what if she doesn't like driving?" Rhode asks quietly as he picks up the strap of the packed bag and places it on his shoulder."Are you concerned that she won't like cars as much as you do?" I ask in response as I
I trail behind him to the car, watching as he expertly clips Juni's seat into the back seat of the car. At first, Rhode's move to get a Tesla surprised me at first since he's always been more into older sports cars. But I'm definitely not complaining; it's super comfortable and it just feels so much
"I see you conveniently left selfish off your list" He replies with a cheeky grin. I roll my eyes."For the millionth time, you are not a selfish man" I say in defence of him. He's always described himself as selfish and I know in my meaner moments I've said it about himself too. But not lately, not
"We're both very lucky to have you" I tell him sincerely. Rhode's head cranes up ones more to cheek on Juni before a wide grin sweeps across his face."Nah, I'm still the lucky one here. I wouldn't want this with anyone else but you" He tells me with sincerity."Did you really just give me the clich
Peter is seated at the dining table with Theo on his lap amongst a mess of colouring books. Bianca and Eloise are watching as Briella focuses on placing brightly coloured stickers across a very patient Michael's face. Briella squeals and hurries over to us, her long blonde hair bouncing as she quic
"Wanna give one a go?" I suggest to her with a small grin."Might be a bit premature, don't think Max is the marriage type quiet yet" She responds with a quiet giggle, then catches herself as we all stop and gape at her. She hasn't mentioned Max in that context in a very long time. Behind Poppy, Fra
"It's stunning sweetheart, absolutely stunning" My mum comments excitedly as I allow my hands to rest at my sides, my reflection making my heart race quickly. I'm wearing a wedding dress. Maybe not the wedding dress, but a wedding dress none the less. It all seems insane to think that I had spent th
Fran, Bianca and now Sarah are at the racks, perhaps browsing for me or for Fran, who recently moved to London and is flat hunting with her boyfriend Zayn."They have wedding dresses at charity shops? I can't tell if that's bleak or romantic" Poppy comments quietly to me as I sit down beside her."
"You are referred to as exactly what you are, a man, while I am referred to as my relationship to you, a wife. Like the only identifiable thing about me is that now I am your wife but you still get to be a man in your own right" I explain. It's something that's always irked me while watching TV show
"You forget we had sex in a bookstore?" Rhode leans in close and murmurs to me, heat rising on my cheeks instantly. One of my wilder moments I would say."Did not forget that, but I'd rather not have to explain that story to, well anyone" I say with an embarrassed giggle. I definitely told at least
"Please, take it" He states in a soft tone that makes butterflies flit around my stomach. "When?" He adds with a little more urgency."How about, before the years end?" I suggest. It's early October now so going into the colder England months, it's not exactly going to be extraordinary weather but t
"Thank you" I mumble against his lips, brushing my nose against his. His hand lingers on my hip as I come down off of my tiptoes, the wind blowing some of my hair into my face."I'll support you either way, it's up to you" He softly states, his eyes never leaving mine as his hand leaves my hip and t
"Hey, you remember yesterday when we had the family over for lunch?" I say just as we approach the small coffee stand near the fountain at the centre of the park. It's run by a father and son out of a truck that normally attracts a large crowd of locals but today seems a little isolated, supposed we
"To be honest, I feel anxious about taking her out on my own" Rhode states honestly as we wait at the corner for our crosswalk light to turn green. It's a surprising admission that immediately gets my attention."You've never mentioned anything like that" I express as I put a hand on his arm while h