Pieces of Me by Pua Ramona (small books to read txt) 📕

I ask her, my eyes going wide as I look at it.

She smiles, “I used to wake up crying from bad dreams as a kid. I was about eight years old and Sina was fourteen, she gave it to me and said if I ever needed a good laugh to read her notebook. She wrote so much in here. She told me that some were her dreams, and some were about what she wished for.”

I’m flipping through her notebook and something catches my attention. “She was fourteen when she wrote this?” I ask.

“She was writing before that, but she was fourteen when she started writing about what she wanted when she grew up.” The little things I’m learning about her makes my heart warm. I smile.

“Dear God,

When I grow up I want to marry the man who will

love me the way Daddy does. Not like a daughter, 

because that’s gross, but as his wife.  And I promise

I will love him with my heart.

Thank you,

Love Sina.”

I feel a little pinch in my heart, but it’s a good kind of pinch. “Am I crazy for wanting to marry after only knowing her for a short time?” I ask Megan.

“Nope! After everything you guys have been through, and the way you both feel about each other it’s only right that you guys get married. Think about it this way, if you didn’t plan on marrying my sister you wouldn’t have gone through all the drama for her. Same goes for my sister. She could’ve chosen Marino because he would’ve been a safe and easy choice. But she didn’t, she chose you even when she knew you were the hardest person to love. You treated her like shit, but she didn’t let that stop her from choosing you. She fell for you. So no, I don’t think you’re crazy, just vagina whipped and in love.”

I got lucky with this family. I throw my arm around Megan’s shoulder and say, “You know I love you right?”

She elbows me in the ribs. “Duh! But if you hurt my sister again, I will kill you.” I kiss the top of her head.

“You have my word.” I vow to her.

She chuckles. “You know, Sina wrote about how she’d want her future husband to propose there.”

I look at her and say, “Why didn’t you tell me that sooner you shithead?”

She rolls her eyes and snarks, “Because you were too busy being insecure about asking her to marry you.”

Oh, right. I hand her that notebook back. “Find it please?” I ask and I give her my best sad face.

She snatches it. “You owe me big time for this.” She says and I make a mental note to book her and her hubby tickets to the Bahamas, it’ll be a Christmas gift for my favorite sister in law.

“Ha! Here it is.” She bounces on the balls of her feet.

I stop and read it. Damn. I really fucking love her. “We’ve got five hours to pull this off. Can I count on you to help me get it done?” I ask.

She grins at me and says, “Hell to the fucking yeah you can.”

“You seriously shouldn’t say shit like that.” I say both mortified and humored at the same time.

She cringes, “I know, sorry!” We both pull out our phones. It’s time to make Sina’s dream come true. A perfect proposal for my girl.

Chapter Seventy-Six

Sina

Me: Do you need me to pick up dinner for you and Emma?

My love: We already ate. What time do you think you’ll be home?

Me: Our mom’s wanted to paint, so we’re here at the Paint & Wine place. In an hour?

My love: Are you drinking?

Me: No silly! I’m driving.

My love: Okay good. See you in an hour?

Me: Hour it is.

My love: I miss you!

Me: I miss you more!!

My love: I love you!

Me: Sigh. I love you more!!

My love: See you when you get home!

Home. Sigh. He owns me, and I love him.

“Thank you for spending the day with us,” Mama says.

“I had so much fun, thank you for including me.” I really did have an amazing time. I’m starting to think that they’re more fun than me.

“Did you have to pick anything up before we drop you off?” asks Mama Hunter.

I smile, “No, Eli and Emma already had dinner so we’re good.”

Mama Hunter's phone starts buzzing and she laughs. “We take you for a few hours, and my son is demanding that we bring you home now.” I blush.

“That boy really loves you and Emma,” Mama says.

“We love him just as much.” I tell her.

“Have you thought about moving back home for good?” Mama Hunter asks.

I take a deep breath. “I have thought about it, but I don’t want to pressure Eli in any way.”

Mama Hunter’s phone starts buzzing again. “Well, your mama and I think you should stay. This is your home.” I sigh at them both and smile.

“I’ll talk to Eli when I get home.” But if he doesn’t ask me to stay, I can’t go back to being his girlfriend and I’ll have to go back home to New York.

Chapter Seventy-Seven

Eli

Me: How far are you guys?

Mama: About ten minutes away.

Me: Mama, I’m scared.

Mama: Don’t be, she was made just for you son!

Me: I love her so much.

Mama: Something tells me that she loves you more than you’ll ever know.

Me: Wish me luck.

Mama: You don’t need it!

Me: I love you Mama.

Mama: I love you too my son.

“They’re ten minutes away,” I say. Fuck, I’m so nervous I think I might throw up.

“You ready man?” Reese asks.

“I’ve never been more ready bro.” I say struggling to stay still because I’m on fire with nerves.

He chuckles and says, “This has been a crazy ass ride huh?”

I shake my head. “Tell me about it.”I say.

Reese has always been Team Sina, even though he’s my best friend I’m glad that he’s on board with me asking her to marry me. I’ll never understand their bond, but I’ll always