actions. He did take care of me, but my parents were mad that my name was dragged through controversy and rumors.
Pete was prosecuted for attempted rape, drugging and attempted murder in which we all had to testify in court. From that day forward, I knew I was going to protect Livi forever.” Then I just died off from my rambling session when I am noticing that Rosalie is pointing to a turn sign.
I pull up to the electronics store turn ing off the engine. Rosalie puts her hand on mine. “The two of you have been through so much pain, but it has strengthened you both. Your family is wrong not to love Olivia. Apparently, she means everything to you and that should have been enough for them to accept her.” I turn my head smiling at her. She has showed me so much support over the last few days. She is able to help me find myself and understand in ways that were long overdue. Rosalie definitely has a maternal instinct that she never had a chance to use.
I look over at Rosalie remember ing something Livi has said about her, “Rosalie, Livi told me that you have a PhD. In what field do you have your doctorate?”
She opens the Land Cruiser door and looks ahead, “Psychology,” she mutters.
I laugh loudly, “Your degree has been a great help for me this week.”
She winks at me, “Wait until you get my bill.”
I do the shopping that I need quickly and race back to the truck. Rosalie directs me to the airport. We park and make it to the gate right on time to greet Henry coming off the plane. Henry is all smiles and it is obvious he has lost weight. He is wearing his golfing clothes and has his iPad tucked into his large hands. He walks up to us giving me a tight man hug, “Son, have you been being good?”
I hug back respond ing, “Haven’t I always been good?”
He breaks the hug looking at Rosalie, “Who is this pretty lady?”
Trying to be funny, “This is Livi’s adopted Mother, Rosalie.”
I see Henry lean down and peck Rosalie a kiss on her cheek, “Very nice to meet you.”
Rosalie blushes, “I am finally honored to meet you. Livi and Katie have told me so much about you. Ryan speaks quite highly of you as well.”
We begin to walk to the immigration desk and I am listening to Henry and Rosalie speaks to each other like they have known each other for years. I think about the kiss he had just planted on her check. I have never seen him kiss anyone like that, not even Margret. I look at them ahead of me and it sure seems as though they are flirting. I shrug it off. Not Henry.
At the baggage carousel, we are waiting for his luggage. I see the bulk items come down first and I see very familiar cases. I turn to him, “Henry, you brought hunting gear?”
He smiles as he pulls off the cases, “Yes, my crossbow and Olivia’s crossbow. I thought that since I am here for a week that we can go hunting for wild boars in the jungle.”
Rosalie is rubbing her palms together smiling, “I have the perfect recipe for feral pigs. That is what we call them here. You hunt and I will cook them.”
I look at her in shock, “Oh my god Rosalie, not you too with the hunting and butchering thing.”
She winks at me and says, “If we ever needed to survive after some great disaster, Ryan, I would know that you would either die of starvation or maybe boredom without your internet.”
Henry laughs, “Nope, he knows he got Olivia for the hunting and butchering. He is just the cook.”
They laugh together and I say, “Well great, at least we all know what our roles are for the apocalypse or zombie invasion.” We walk out to the Land Cruiser and place the items in the back. Henry takes the seat in the back and Rosalie rides up front with me. They chat about everything on the way back to town.
CHAPTER 10
Livi - I hear a vehicle pull up to the Cantina. I hurry up drying my hands off from washing pans. I run out of the kitchen to see Ryan strolling up the steps all smiles. I look
Pete was prosecuted for attempted rape, drugging and attempted murder in which we all had to testify in court. From that day forward, I knew I was going to protect Livi forever.” Then I just died off from my rambling session when I am noticing that Rosalie is pointing to a turn sign.
I pull up to the electronics store turn ing off the engine. Rosalie puts her hand on mine. “The two of you have been through so much pain, but it has strengthened you both. Your family is wrong not to love Olivia. Apparently, she means everything to you and that should have been enough for them to accept her.” I turn my head smiling at her. She has showed me so much support over the last few days. She is able to help me find myself and understand in ways that were long overdue. Rosalie definitely has a maternal instinct that she never had a chance to use.
I look over at Rosalie remember ing something Livi has said about her, “Rosalie, Livi told me that you have a PhD. In what field do you have your doctorate?”
She opens the Land Cruiser door and looks ahead, “Psychology,” she mutters.
I laugh loudly, “Your degree has been a great help for me this week.”
She winks at me, “Wait until you get my bill.”
I do the shopping that I need quickly and race back to the truck. Rosalie directs me to the airport. We park and make it to the gate right on time to greet Henry coming off the plane. Henry is all smiles and it is obvious he has lost weight. He is wearing his golfing clothes and has his iPad tucked into his large hands. He walks up to us giving me a tight man hug, “Son, have you been being good?”
I hug back respond ing, “Haven’t I always been good?”
He breaks the hug looking at Rosalie, “Who is this pretty lady?”
Trying to be funny, “This is Livi’s adopted Mother, Rosalie.”
I see Henry lean down and peck Rosalie a kiss on her cheek, “Very nice to meet you.”
Rosalie blushes, “I am finally honored to meet you. Livi and Katie have told me so much about you. Ryan speaks quite highly of you as well.”
We begin to walk to the immigration desk and I am listening to Henry and Rosalie speaks to each other like they have known each other for years. I think about the kiss he had just planted on her check. I have never seen him kiss anyone like that, not even Margret. I look at them ahead of me and it sure seems as though they are flirting. I shrug it off. Not Henry.
At the baggage carousel, we are waiting for his luggage. I see the bulk items come down first and I see very familiar cases. I turn to him, “Henry, you brought hunting gear?”
He smiles as he pulls off the cases, “Yes, my crossbow and Olivia’s crossbow. I thought that since I am here for a week that we can go hunting for wild boars in the jungle.”
Rosalie is rubbing her palms together smiling, “I have the perfect recipe for feral pigs. That is what we call them here. You hunt and I will cook them.”
I look at her in shock, “Oh my god Rosalie, not you too with the hunting and butchering thing.”
She winks at me and says, “If we ever needed to survive after some great disaster, Ryan, I would know that you would either die of starvation or maybe boredom without your internet.”
Henry laughs, “Nope, he knows he got Olivia for the hunting and butchering. He is just the cook.”
They laugh together and I say, “Well great, at least we all know what our roles are for the apocalypse or zombie invasion.” We walk out to the Land Cruiser and place the items in the back. Henry takes the seat in the back and Rosalie rides up front with me. They chat about everything on the way back to town.
CHAPTER 10
Livi - I hear a vehicle pull up to the Cantina. I hurry up drying my hands off from washing pans. I run out of the kitchen to see Ryan strolling up the steps all smiles. I look
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