Page 53 of A Coffee Away

Eva glanced at Esteban. “A couple of days before you came to us, this guy told us he wanted to propose. He had everything planned, but he didn’t know how to surprise you. Then you came along, wanting to plan a romantic date, and we gave you a plan that would work for what you both wanted.”

I raised an eyebrow at them. “How did you keep this a secret?” I tilted my head toward Esteban. “Wait, so all of this was your idea?”

Esteban grinned.

I turned to the girls. “And you made me think it was my plan?”

They shrugged in unison, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at their innocent faces.

Esteban traced his thumb over my ring finger. “It worked.”

I cleared my throat and shifted my feet. “Well, I was the one who prepared everything, so this”—I pointed around the picnic area—“this was all me.”

Our eyes met, and something crackled between us. It was always there, this energy that pulled us toward each other.

“Get a room.” Raúl patted my back. “I can’t believe you got Esteban to settle down.”

I laughed.

Esteban put his arm around my shoulders. “Stop messing with us. Did you bring the rest of the wine?”

Raúl nodded. “I gave it to the girls.”

I peered around him to find four more bottles of wine and a table set with wine glasses. Eva poured each person one.

I clutched my chest. How did I get so lucky?

I leaned into Esteban. “I love you so much.”

“You deserve much more, love.” He kissed my temple. “I love you.”

Gina and Javi came over and hugged each of us before moving to the center of the area.

“My boys.” Tears slid down Gina’s cheeks. “I’m so happy for you.”

“We’re so proud to call you our son,” Javi said.

My whole world stilled. He was looking at me. A lump formed in my throat, and my jaw shook.

“When Esteban first brought you into our home, we knew it was you. We’d never seen him look at a man the way he looked at you that day. Having you as part of our family is a gift, and we’ll cherish it always.” He raised his glass. “To the future groom and groom. May their life together be as joyful and happy as their smiles at this moment.”

Tears flooded my eyes, and when I glanced up at Esteban, he was crying.

Gina and Javi embraced us.

This was all I needed. My family.

Chapter 13: Life Is Bliss

Robbie

One Month Later

The warm scent of fresh-brewed coffee hit my senses just as a different kind of warmth traced my jaw with kisses.

“Wake up, love.”

I’d never tire of his voice. So sexy and inviting. Without opening my eyes, I tilted my head toward his kiss, then grabbed his neck and pulled him closer. Fire burned within me as his lips trailed down my neck to my sternum. He flicked his tongue over my Adam’s apple, and I was done for.