Total pages in book: 59
Estimated words: 55608 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 278(@200wpm)___ 222(@250wpm)___ 185(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 55608 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 278(@200wpm)___ 222(@250wpm)___ 185(@300wpm)
“Look at this.” Rachael gestures to the spacious kitchen, but I know what she’s doing. Gesturing to our entire life. “It’s incredible.”
“You know we’ve lived here for two years, right?” I banter.
She laughs. “Excuse me, but getting engaged sort of brings this into perspective.”
I smile and touch her arm. “I’m only kidding, and thank you. I think it’s pretty freaking incredible, too.”
All those years ago, when Ryan was a completely different person, I never would’ve guessed that Duke and I would be here, savoring life in our happily ever after, experiencing all this happiness. I never would’ve dreamed it, but now, I’m a teacher with the man of my dreams, four perfect children, a closer relationship with my mom, and a bestie I get to see every day. Duke is a family man with a gym franchise and a smile on his face that never leaves.
“You’ll have it soon,” I tell her.
“Mommy, Mommy!” I turn to Lacy, bobbing up and down on the spot. “Can we do the monster game?”
My heart grows lighter when I see the excitement in her eyes. We’ve played the monster game so many times, me chasing my girl around while I make the funniest, weirdest noises I can think of, but she never tires of it.
“Sure,” I tell her, spreading my arms, “but beware, there are three monsters now!”
“Oh no, Mommy!” Lacy giggles, turning and running back the way she came.
I nudge Rachael and Mom. “Come on. We can’t let her get away!”
They both laugh, following me into the yard, the sunlight, the joy.
THE END