Page 101 of Accidentally Yours

“So, I was wondering if I could talk to you both about something,” Leo said.

Willa set down her drink. I set down my fork. The world paused. I already knew what he wanted to talk about. I felt it in my gut.

“Of course,” Willa said. “Is everything okay?”

“Yes. Totally. Everything’s great. So great. Amazing, even,” he nervously spoke.

“Are you dying?” I asked.

“No, no—uh?—”

“Are you breaking up with Daisy?” Willa asked.

“God no,” Leo said.

“Did you get my daughter pregnant?” I gritted my teeth.

“WHAT? NO!”

“Okay,” I blew out a breath. “Go on.” I leaned back in my chair.

“So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately. I mean, we’ve been together a long time, and I love her. She’s smart, driven, and?—”

“Mildly terrifying.” I slowly nodded.

Willa shot me a look. “And brilliant. Continue, Leo.” She smiled.

He inhaled a sharp breath. “I’d like to ask your permission to marry, Daisy.

Silence.

Absolute silence.

“I need a moment to process this,” I said.

“Take your time. I just thought it was respectful to ask before I officially propose.”

“Wait a second.” Willa’s hands moved around like a crazy woman. “Youwant to marry Daisy?”

“Yes. Of course. I love her.” Leo nodded.

“Have you met her?” My brows furrowed.

“Yes.” Leo chuckled.

“Are you sure?” Willa asked.

“Wow. You two are making me believe I’m not good enough for your daughter.”

“You’re mistaken, Leo. We’re trying to protect you,” I said. “You want to legally bind yourself to a woman who once made a waiter cry because his presentation of the dessert tray lacked vision?”

“She knows what she wants and she’s not afraid to let people know. I admire her,” Leo said.

“You’re not scared of her?”

“We are.” Willa’s finger wiggled back and forth.

“Well, kind of. But in a healthy, character-building way.”

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