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Authors: Marlies Schmudlach Perez
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have been talking non-stop about you. Please meet my dearest and oldest friend Steven and his wife, Tesa. They are Cora’s parents,” Robert said proudly.
Before Grace could respond, Todd had Cora’s mother in an embrace. “Tesa, it is wonderful to see you. When did you all arrive?” Todd asked with tenderness. Grace was touched to see his affection.
“Tesa, Steven, I’d like you to meet Grace Locke,” Todd said after finishing his embrace.
“I have heard so much about you both. It is truly my pleasure to meet you. I am so excited to welcome Cora into the Locke family! She is like a sister to me,” Grace said very warmly.
“I heard my name,” Cora said, coming up from behind. “Todd, Grace, I was looking for you both. My parents have been asking about you,” Cora said with a puzzling look on her face. She was happy to see that they were sitting together. “I hope you can stay at this table and keep my parents company.”
Without giving away his recent interactions with Grace, Todd stated, “Anything for the bride. Grace, is that alright with you?” Todd questioned, giving Grace a secret wink.
“I would love to talk more with your mom. I want to dig up some dirt on you for the bachelorette party,” Grace said, teasing Cora.
“Funny, Grace. I will check in with you all later,” Cora replied, happy with her expert matchmaking skills. Maybe if she was lucky, Todd and Grace would find the same happiness that she had with Brent. Cora began scheming ways in her mind to make it happen.
When Cora found Brent, he knew she was up to something, “You look like a cat prancing around with a bird in its mouth. What are you up to?” Brent inquired.
“Sweetheart, don’t worry about a thing. I have it covered,” Cora said, peering over at Grace and Todd. They appeared deep in conversation.
“I have a bad feeling it’s something I won’t like,” Brent stated, unsure what mischief his fiancé was involved in. However, his concern did not last long. Cora was radiant with joy. He wasn’t sure if he had ever seen someone so caught up in bliss. He didn’t want to take that away from her. Whatever she was up to couldn’t be that bad, he thought to himself. His father had an eye on Grace and his mother was home sick in bed. Perhaps Brent’s imagination was getting the best of him. His future wife’s slight paranoia was already rubbing off on him.
Grace and Todd spent the remainder of the evening side-by-side. Robert was so engaged with his college pal Steven, he paid no attention to Grace. Since Cora and Brent were wrapped up in the celebration, it gave Grace and Todd a chance to get to know one another better without interference.
Grace caught Cora glancing over their way throughout the evening with a huge smile plastered all over her face. Grace knew what Cora was thinking and didn’t care one bit. It felt amazing to have an adult conversation with a man who wasn’t slimy, rude, or indecent.
After the bridal shower ended, Todd walked Grace out to her car. They stood outside for over twenty minutes actively engaged in conversation. When they parted, Todd gave her a huge hug and kissed her on the cheek. He took Grace’s number and email. He also asked if she was free the following Saturday. Grace eagerly accepted his invitation for a date. She couldn’t remember the last time she had that much fun.
Chapter 4
G race was singing and dancing around the kitchen the morning after the couples’ bridal shower. While Grace was singing, Bella walked into the kitchen.
“Mama, why are you singing my princess song?” Bella inquired. She wasn’t used to seeing her mother so happy.
Grace let out a deep rolling laugh. “I didn’t realize that I was singing one of your songs. You caught me! Mama feels like Cinderella at the ball,” Grace said as she twirled Bella around the room.
“Mama, I want to go to the
Before Grace could respond, Todd had Cora’s mother in an embrace. “Tesa, it is wonderful to see you. When did you all arrive?” Todd asked with tenderness. Grace was touched to see his affection.
“Tesa, Steven, I’d like you to meet Grace Locke,” Todd said after finishing his embrace.
“I have heard so much about you both. It is truly my pleasure to meet you. I am so excited to welcome Cora into the Locke family! She is like a sister to me,” Grace said very warmly.
“I heard my name,” Cora said, coming up from behind. “Todd, Grace, I was looking for you both. My parents have been asking about you,” Cora said with a puzzling look on her face. She was happy to see that they were sitting together. “I hope you can stay at this table and keep my parents company.”
Without giving away his recent interactions with Grace, Todd stated, “Anything for the bride. Grace, is that alright with you?” Todd questioned, giving Grace a secret wink.
“I would love to talk more with your mom. I want to dig up some dirt on you for the bachelorette party,” Grace said, teasing Cora.
“Funny, Grace. I will check in with you all later,” Cora replied, happy with her expert matchmaking skills. Maybe if she was lucky, Todd and Grace would find the same happiness that she had with Brent. Cora began scheming ways in her mind to make it happen.
When Cora found Brent, he knew she was up to something, “You look like a cat prancing around with a bird in its mouth. What are you up to?” Brent inquired.
“Sweetheart, don’t worry about a thing. I have it covered,” Cora said, peering over at Grace and Todd. They appeared deep in conversation.
“I have a bad feeling it’s something I won’t like,” Brent stated, unsure what mischief his fiancé was involved in. However, his concern did not last long. Cora was radiant with joy. He wasn’t sure if he had ever seen someone so caught up in bliss. He didn’t want to take that away from her. Whatever she was up to couldn’t be that bad, he thought to himself. His father had an eye on Grace and his mother was home sick in bed. Perhaps Brent’s imagination was getting the best of him. His future wife’s slight paranoia was already rubbing off on him.
Grace and Todd spent the remainder of the evening side-by-side. Robert was so engaged with his college pal Steven, he paid no attention to Grace. Since Cora and Brent were wrapped up in the celebration, it gave Grace and Todd a chance to get to know one another better without interference.
Grace caught Cora glancing over their way throughout the evening with a huge smile plastered all over her face. Grace knew what Cora was thinking and didn’t care one bit. It felt amazing to have an adult conversation with a man who wasn’t slimy, rude, or indecent.
After the bridal shower ended, Todd walked Grace out to her car. They stood outside for over twenty minutes actively engaged in conversation. When they parted, Todd gave her a huge hug and kissed her on the cheek. He took Grace’s number and email. He also asked if she was free the following Saturday. Grace eagerly accepted his invitation for a date. She couldn’t remember the last time she had that much fun.
Chapter 4
G race was singing and dancing around the kitchen the morning after the couples’ bridal shower. While Grace was singing, Bella walked into the kitchen.
“Mama, why are you singing my princess song?” Bella inquired. She wasn’t used to seeing her mother so happy.
Grace let out a deep rolling laugh. “I didn’t realize that I was singing one of your songs. You caught me! Mama feels like Cinderella at the ball,” Grace said as she twirled Bella around the room.
“Mama, I want to go to the
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