Chapter 113

Barrett

The next day, I pull into the parking area behind Gabby's and get out, before heading up the stairs to her apartment. She opens the door before I knock. As if she's been waiting for me. She never did that in our before relationship. I like this iteration of what we're becoming.

"Hey..." She smiles, leaning in to give me a kiss. "I saw you pull up and didn't want to wait any longer."

"Hey, yourself." I grasp hold of her hips, digging my fingers into her flesh, and holding tight. "You ready for family dinner?" 

She blows a raspberry. "Yeah. Just thankful it isn't my first one. Alexis told me to invite Valentina. You don't mind giving her a ride too, do you?" She grimaces as she asks, scrunching up her nose. "I know I should've asked way before now, but we got so busy."