“Okay Dad. But no Toni, we have nothing to announce. We’re just trying to be prepared in case that ever changes in the future.”
Dad gives us a side-look as he adds, “Well, I’m with Toni on this one. I wouldn’t mind another grandchild.”
Throwing my hands into the air, I ask, “What has gotten into you guys? No more baby talk for the rest of the night!” Trying to change the subject, I looked at Dad and ask, “Since everyone wants to be in my personal life, I think turnabout is fair play. So, Dad, have you been seeing anyone lately? I hate to think that you’re all alone in that big house of yours. You should really look into finding someone to share your life with.”
Reese can barely hold his laughter in as Dad turns beet red. Meanwhile, Toni is looking down at the table as her cheeks flush too.
“Umm…well…I have actually been seeing someone, but we’ve decided to take it slow right now,” my dad hedges.
Watching Toni fidget with the hem of her shirt, I decide to tease a little more. With a huge smile on my face, I exclaim, “Oh that’s wonderful, Dad! Is it someone we know? You should bring her over sometime to meet the family. You know we’d love to meet her.” Trying not to laugh at Dad’s embarrassment, Ryan makes excuses to disappear into the kitchen to grab the pie.
Dad mumbles, “I think we’ll wait on that for right now, but when we’re ready to go to public, you guys will be the first to know.”
As I got ready to tease them one more time, Ryan squeezes my knee as he says, “I think we’ve tortured the poor man enough. I’m sure he’ll bring her over when he’s ready. But for now, sweetheart, let’s eat dessert.”
We spent the rest of the evening savoring the blueberry pie and laughing and enjoying our time together. I’m so happy. This is my family, with my dad, Toni, Michelle, and most of all, Reese and Ryan, surrounding me.
After our guests depart, we put Michelle in her crib and then climb into the big bed ourselves.
“I’m so happy,” I sigh with bliss, cuddling close to the two huge forms of my lovers. “This is everything I could ever possibly dream of wanting.”
Pleased with my answer, Ryan squeezes my waist as he places a quick kiss on the nape of my neck. Ryan, meanwhile, lightly cups a breast before pressing a kiss to my forehead. I sigh again, content, and think over my blissful life: I’m in a long-term relationship with two of the best men the world has to offer; I have a beautiful daughter; I’m starting an exciting new business with my best friend; and I have a healthy, loving relationship with my dad.
Truly, what more could I ask for? With that thought, I drift asleep with a smile on my face, thankful for what the world has brought me. With Reese and Ryan, my life is complete, and I can’t wait for tomorrow to come.
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THE END