Page 173 of Make Me Trust Again
“But I love you.”
Her head whips in my direction, those big blue eyes flaring wide.
“I thought you and Kyle might enjoy it. However, if you’d rather go just the two of you, that’s fine, too. It was just a suggestion.”
Before I can take a step back, she grabs my arms. “No. I—” Her face softens, and she gives me a small smile. “I want us to go. All three of us together.”
I lift my brow. “You sure?”
Rose nods. “I’m sure. Better question is, areyousure?”
“I can deal with crowds for a few hours.”
“I’m not talking about crowds. People will talk.”
“So?”
“They’ll talk aboutus.There will be gossip and speculation.”
“Let them talk all they want. I don’t care about them. The only thing I care about is what you think. Nothing and nobody else matters. Just you.”
That smile grows bigger. Slowly, she slips her finger under the chain on my neck and pulls me to her, her mouth brushing against mine in a slow kiss. “I love you, too, Chase Williams.”
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
ROSE
“Mom, are we going yet?” Kyle hollers from the living room, the impatience clear in his voice. All he’s been talking about the whole day is the fair and all the rides he wants to do, and the sweets he wants to eat.
“Patience,” Chase chastises gently, his voice coming out muffled through the closed door. “Girls need time to get ready.”
“But she’s taking so long!” Kyle insists. “We’ll be late.”
“I’ll be there in a few,” I call out, sliding into my dress.
“Just take your time,” Chase reassures me. “There’s no hurry.”
Nerves twist my belly. We’re going out. Together. In town. A date. I don’t remember the last time I was on a date. I forgot how nerve-wracking it can be. And this is a date with Chase we’re talking about.
I bite the inside of my cheek as I struggle with the zipper of my dress until it finally gives in. Smoothing my hand over the material, I inspect my reflection in the mirror. The thin straps lead to a fitted bodice that makes my breasts swell over the top,with a midi skirt that has a deep slit on the side. With every step I take, the floral skirt moves, revealing my thigh.
For a second, I wonder if the sundress is too much, but I bought it recently because it made me feel pretty. And today I want to be pretty for Chase.
I apply a little bit of gloss to my lips before grabbing my purse. Checking I have everything inside, I go for the door.
“Okay, I think we can?—”
The words die on my lips as I look up and find both of my boys huddled together in the living room. They turn around, and my heart does a little flip inside my chest at the sight of them together. They’re both dressed in matching jeans and blue shirts. Chase’s is long-sleeved, the material stretching over his broad shoulders just right to accentuate his toned muscles. The sleeves are rolled a few times, showcasing his strong forearms.
“Sweetheart…”
His voice is a low gravel that makes goosebumps rise on my skin. Those hazel eyes flare, his irises growing darker as he takes me in, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly. The intensity in his gaze makes my stomach clench.
Kyle jumps to his feet, a smile spreading over his lips.“You look so pretty, Mom.”
“Thank you. You’re handsome, too.”
Kyle grabs the flowers from the coffee table and comes to me, giving me the bouquet. “For you.”
