HOME
LUKE
Walking into my old family home felt like stepping into a parallel. universe. The walls that once trapped me in memories of cold indifference were no longer stark white and black. There was no way to tell this, even if it was my house. They were now a soft sage green, accented with warm brown tones that seemed to invite me inside. The living area had transformed into a cozy haven, with a massive creamy couch that looked like it could swallow you whole.
The house had a glow now–a warm, welcoming glow.
It looked like a home.
I stood frozen in the doorway, taking it all in. Jess hovered behind me, her presence like an anchor, waiting for me to say something. her presence like a
When words failed, I spun around, grabbed her, and lifted her off her feet. She squealed, laughing, as I crushed my lips to hers.
“I could kiss you every single second of every minute of every hour of every day,” I murmured against her mouth when I finally set her down. Her knees wobbled, and I steadied her, my hands lingering on her
waist.
“Sorry,” I muttered into her neck, the faint scent of her shampoo grounding me.
I felt her smile before she said, “It’s okay… I’m a little top–heavy these days. Still figuring out my balance.”
I dropped down and kissed her belly. “Your mom made us a home
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peanut,” I said with a
no on peanut,” I laughed. and Jess looked at me with a frown.“Hard
realized I knew nothing.
Standing up, I held onto her. “Boy or a girl?” I asked softly, and Jess smiled at me.
Her words hit me like a freight train. The island had made me fucking soft, no doubt about it, because I felt my throat tighten and my eyes. burn. I forced myself to swallow the lump threatening to choke me.
In the living area, a framed wedding portrait of us hung on the wall. My chest tightened at the sight of it, and I sat down on the couch before my legs gave out.
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