Page 76 of Two Sticky Nuts

I laugh. “Funny.”

His smile melts away. “I really am lucky, you know. You changed my life, Mila.”

“Oh, well…” I swipe my hand through the air. “It was nothing.” But that’s a lie. He changed my life, too.

Every day, I take a new step toward living a more balanced life. I work hard, I solve problems, and I hardly sleep because we’re so busy. But when it’s time to relax, I do it with Logan. We take naps in the hammock in his backyard, or we lie out in my garden and read. He’s my calm, but he’s also my turbulence, shaking me from my tree.

Of course, we still have separate homes. Like I told Logan, I won’t merge my life with his completely until we both agree it’s time. That said, I did help fund his restaurant, so I guess I broke my rule about finances.

How could I not? I believe in Logan, and I get to run the business.

Logan drops to one knee.

Ohmygod.

“Mila, tonight is special for both of us. And not because we’ve worked side by side these past months to start this restaurant, but because we’ve proven we are a great team. In business, in life, and in the bedroom.” He pulls out a little black velvet box and shows me a huge ring with two diamonds. “Mila, will you marry me and be my Mrs. Sticky Nuts?”

My heart stops and then starts thumping again, going a million beats per second. I can’t imagine my life without Logan.

“Yes,” I say, my eyes tearing.

Suddenly, out pops Carter from the kitchen with a handheld camera. “Perfect! I can’t wait for everyone to see the sequel. Wedding. Kids. Starting your empire together.”

My lips smash together, and I look down at Logan’s handsome face. “Who the fuck let him out?”

He smiles awkwardly. “Just try to remember how much you love me?”

I sigh. “I do love you.” More than he could possibly know, because saying yes to him is really saying yes to both these nuts.

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