Chapter 56

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Lacey's parents greet us with open arms and hug each of us individually. She introduces us to her parents and I'm baffled at their kindness. "Okay, kids. You must be exhausted from your drive. Dinner is on table. So let's eat and then we can get you settled" I hold Josh's hand as we walk into their enormous home. "Mrs. Anderson, you have a lovely home" I say. "Thanks, hun. You can just call me Karen." Lacey's parents are probably in their 50s but seriously looked like they were in their 30s...I guess that's what money can buy.

We sit at a large oak table covered with piles of food. "I wasn't sure what you liked...Lacey didn't give me any details" Karen says. Matt and Josh jaw's drop as they admire plates of meats, casseroles, fruit trays, and salads covering the entire length of the table. I can tell we are all enjoying a home cooked meal especially Josh and myself since we're always eating pizza. Our conversation is light and fun as Karen tells us how she and Patrick met, how they were so excited to welcome Lacey into the world, and how they strive to always so work hard for their dreams. It was so soothing to see the happiness of her parents shine forth, hear about their accomplishments, and their happiness.

The night was still early but the four of us were beginning to yawn from our long drive. We offered Karen and Patrick with the dishes but they refused. Karen led the four of us upstairs. She pointed to a bedroom to the left and one down another hallway for Josh and I to use. I seemed to have shown my concern which Karen replied "We're not naive, Jenn. Lacey said that you and Josh were dating." I smiled and took Josh's hand to the bedroom down the hallway. "There's a bathroom across the bedroom for you guys to use as well" she hollered.

The bedroom was simple and elegant. A white fluffy comforter lay across the golden sheets and two white dressers were placed against the wall. I walked to the large window covered with white curtains and was amazed at the sight. Green, lushes trees encircled the grounds and a lake was to the East sparkling in the moonlight.

Josh interrupted my thoughts again as dropped the bags on the floor. "Kisses for your thoughts" he grins. "Oh, no thoughts. Just amazed at the surroundings" I respond. I sit at the edge of the bed and start removing my shoes and clothes. I pull my hair out of my messy bun "Are we in a hurry?" Josh says. "I'm just tired and ready to sleep next to you" as I pat the bed.

Josh follows my lead and starts removing all items of clothing. I remove my contact case and squirt in the same old contact solution inside. I peal my contact lenses away and drop them in the case. My hair is a tangled mess but I could careless at this point. I crawl into the bed only in a tee shirt and panties. I snuggle up in the sheets and feel Josh crawl in beside me after closing the door. He stroked my upper thigh and lacing his fingers underneath my panties, but doesn't pull. "I don't know what I did to deserve you...but I do love you" he whispers into my hair. We fall asleep listening the sound of our breathing play in unison.

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