“I… think that’s an incredible way to see it,” Jeff nodded. “And a perfect place for our story on the making of your first project to end.”
There was some scattered applause, from a small crowd of people I hadn’t even realized were watching – of course Logan was in that group.
“Okay, I see you, Mr. Artistic License to Do What He Wants,” she teased, allowing me to wrap her in a hug.
“I’m just trying to be as real with the people as possible,” I told her, taking a step back to admire how fucking pretty she looked in her soft yellow dress. “You sure we have to—”
“Yes, I’m sure we have to meet my parents for lunch,” she cut in, before I could even get the alternate plans out of my mouth.
She’d already broken the news to them about her pregnancy – she’d thought it would go better that way. And it must have, because now it was time for us to actually meet for the first time, and I… wasn’t exactly nervous, but I wasn’t jumping for joy about the shit either.
But it was needed.
And it wasn’t lost on me, that some of the things I’d written for Jason’s life had ended up paralleling my own.
“I’m playing, shorty – I know it’s important to you.”
“Thank you,” she smiled. “I should warn you… they are very excited to meet the father of their impending grandchild, but they are still a little traditional. More than a little. Um…”
I chuckled. “Logan, please. Just say what you need to say.”
“Don’t be surprised if they try to pressure you, okay?”
“Pressure?”
She sighed. “Yes. As in… for a wedding date. Which is ridiculous,” she said, grabbing my hand to lead me off set, but I quickly shifted our trajectory for my vehicle instead of hers. “Ain’t nobody getting married anytime soon.”
I squeezed her hand as I opened the door to help her, giving her a wink just before I got her settled in.
“You sure about that?”
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-the end.
Afterword
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About the Author
Christina C. Jones is a modern romance novelist who has penned many love stories. She has earned a reputation as a storyteller who seamlessly weaves the complexities of modern life into captivating tales of black romance.
Also by Christina C. Jones
ROSES
The Reinvention of the Rose
The Rose That Got Away - Podcast
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THE CLARKE BROTHERS
Collision Course
Controlled Chaos
Close Contact
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THE WRIGHT BROTHERS
Getting Schooled
Pulling Doubles
Bending the Rules
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THE LOVE SISTERS
I Think I Might Love You
I Think I Might Need You
I Think I Might Want You
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SUGAR VALLEY
The Culmination of Everything
The Point of It All
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INEVITABLE SERIES
Inevitable Conclusions
Inevitable Seductions
Inevitable Addiction
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THE TROUBLE SERIES
The Trouble With Love: a tale of two sisters
The Trouble With Us
The Right Kind of Trouble
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IF YOU CAN SERIES
Catch Me If You Can
Release Me If You Can
Save Me If You Can
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Ante Up
King of Hearts: A Short Story Collection
Deuces Wild
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EQUILIBRIUM SERIES
Love Notes
Grow Something: An Equilibrium Novelette
In Tandem
Frosted.Whipped.Buttered: An Equilibrium Short
Plus One: An Equilibrium Short
Bittersweet
Press Rewind: An Equilibrium Short
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SWEET HEAT SERIES
Hints of Spice
A Dash of Heat
A Touch of Sugar
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SERENDIPITOUS SERIES
A Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Didn’t Mean To Love You
Fall in Love Again
The Way Love Goes
Love You Forever
Something Like Love
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CONNECTICUT KING SERIES (Collaboration with Love Belvin)
Love on the Highlight Reel (Book 2)
Determining Possession (Book 3)
Pass Interference (Book 6)
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STRICTLY PROFESSIONAL
Strictly Professional
Unfinished Business
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TRUTH AND LIES
The Truth: His Side, Her Side, and The Truth About Falling in Love
The Lies: The Lies We Tell About Life, Love, and Everything in Between
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FRIENDS & LOVERS
Finding Forever
Chasing Commitment
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ETERNALLY TETHERED
Haunted
Coveted
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STANDALONES
Mine Tonight
Wonder
Equivalent Exchange
Love & Other Things
A Mutually Beneficial Agreement
Relationship Goals: a novella
Anonymous Acts (Five Star Enterprises)
The Reinvention of the Rose
Me + Somebody’s Son: A Heights Story
The Rose That Got Away