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“Where do we always go when we're hungry?” I say.

“Layla’s, of course,” Kade adds.

“My poor wife,” Chase grumbles.

***

Sasha

“Just got a message from Chase, the guys are coming over cos they decided they're hungry,” Layla says, heading straight to the stove to start cooking.

“You spoil them, Layla,” Nikki says.

“You don’t cook for Kade! I feel bad,” Layla says.

“I do so cook. Sometimes,” Nikki says with a shrug. I close the bridal magazine in my hands and start pulling out ingredients to help Layla cook.

“Steaks, mash potato and salad?” I ask her.

“Yep. Can you marinate the steaks? I’ll bake some brownies for dessert,” she says.

“Sure,” I say, getting straight to work. Layla puts her iPod on and we start to cook, dancing every now and again to the music. Jye, Cole and Grace are all at James' parents for the evening, so we all get some time to hang out with each other. I’ve just peeled and cut the potatoes when James, Kade and Chase arrive.

“Hey, pretty girl,” James says, hugging me from behind.

“Hey, yourself,” I say, turning my head for a quick kiss.

“We're waiting for one of you to grill the steaks,” I tell him.

“I’ll do it,” Chase says, kissing Layla before heading outside.

“Want some help?” James sweetly offers.

“Sure, you can chop these up for the salad,” I tell him, gesturing to the pile of veggies.

“You smell so good,” he whispers into my ear, causing a shiver down to run my spine.

“Stay on task, people!” Layla says as she walks by.

‘What If’ by Babyface comes on and James’ eyes light up, and a smile turns his lips.

“Why are you smiling?” I ask him curiously.

“No reason. I just like this song,” he says, flashing me a devastating grin.

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Epilogue

Two Years Later

Sasha

“Mama, your tummy is big,” Jye announces.

“I know, that’s because your little sister is in there,” I explain.

“How did she get in there?” he asks, his wide blue eyes curious and demanding explanation.