Under the title was a list of rules on how to seduce the one you wanted.
My hands went to my hips, and I turned to face both men.
“Who put up that sign?”
Tucker and Nash exchanged looks and then started laughing.
“What better of a housewarming gift than a sign that reminds y’all of how you finally came together.”
Hitting Nash on the arm, I faced Tucker.
“We all know who the master of seduction is. I don’t need any rules.”
With a quirk of his brow, Tucker replied, “Really? If I’m not mistaken, I’m pretty sure I turned the tables around on you in that department.”
“Maybe you should actually go and read the sign, sweetheart. You might learn a thing or two.”
Nash couldn’t contain his smile as Tucker let out a gruff laugh.
“Please. There is nothing on this sign that I don’t already know.”
I watched as Tucker got closer to the sign. Nash moved to my side and bumped my shoulder.
“Congratulations, Charlie.”
My stomach fluttered and I replied, “Thank you, Nash.”
Feeling a warmth rush through my body, I closed my eyes and thought back to the day I opened the letters from my parents, not long after Tucker and I got married.
To my dearest Charleston,
If you’re reading this, something has happened to me. My sweet girl, my dream for you is to find happiness. True happiness. Follow your heart, Charleston, even if it leads you down an unmarked road.
Love you sweetheart!
Love, Mom
Dear Pumpkin,
As I sit here, I’m watching you play on the living room floor. My sweet little ten-year-old mini me. It was your mother’s idea to write you these letters, and I admit I’ve been staring at my page for an hour now. I want you to know how much I love you. I know you will grow up to be an amazing woman, and I know I’ll most likely be hard on you. Please know one thing, I only want you to be happy. I want you to follow your heart, even if at times it doesn’t seem like that’s what I want.
I know you’ll make both your mother and me proud, and if you’re reading this, that means we won’t be there for you when you need us, not physically at least. We will, however, always be with your Charlie. Always. Never forget that.
I love you with all my heart.
Daddy
OPENING MY EYES, I looked up at the sky and smiled before focusing back on my husband.
Tucker started to read the sign. “Seduce my mind and you can have my body. Find my soul and I’m yours forever.”—Anonymous
“What’s this envelope taped on here?” Tucker asked, taking it off and opening it. He stood frozen for the longest time before turning and meeting my gaze.
The picture of the sonogram was in his hand as he read the letter I had written him.
Tucker,
The last time I wrote you a note, I didn’t mean a single thing I wrote down. This time, I have no regrets about anything in my life. In fact, you’ve made me the happiest woman on Earth. Thank you for loving me and being the amazing husband you are. I hope you’re ready for the next phase.