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“George is an easier sell. He’s a big fan of my Christmas tree costume. Did you see how excited he was when I walked in?” “You mean when he tried to lift his leg and pee on you?” My head tipped back in laughter.
Mom: What do you think? Me: It’s definitely a statement. 8 Mom: I make the perfect Virgin Mary and your father is a dashing Joseph. I wish you would reconsider being baby Jesus. It would be so cute, seeing as you are our child after all. People would love it. Me: Jack is also your child, and you aren’t forcing him to lie in an adult manger with wheels on it. “I cannot believe your father built a manger and expected you to lie in it,” Poppy said over hysterical laughter as she and I both waited for my mom’s response. Mom: It’s his wedding, my love. He and Holly already had a plan for their
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Ace Bonetti. My brother’s lifelong best friend and the best man at the wedding.
“It’s humiliating for him. You just say, ‘I found that loser balls deep in a woman who happens to be married—and I’m finally free.’ I mean, for God’s sake, the man asked you to shave his balls. It’s a relief that you’re done with that cheating, hairy-balled bastard. I never liked him.” She slipped her mittens on. “Come on, Rudolph. Let’s get this party started.”
Goldie Sunshine Jacobs. She was that girl. Her name fit her well. Beautiful, funny, thoughtful, smart, and kind. I’d never once crossed the line with her, but I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about it. A couple hundred times. Fine. Maybe thousands.
And Goldie was always the girl I’d compare everyone else to. Sadly, no one compared to her.
Thankfully, the asshole had lived up to my expectations and proved himself an unworthy douchebag. I’d offered to fly there and beat his ass on her behalf, though she’d declined the offer.
“You heard it here. You just tell them that your ex-boyfriend is a wanker, and they can fuck off with their questions. And if you don’t want to say it, I’ll be happy to step in.”
“Are you going to beat up everybody who takes a shot at me, Ace?” “Always,” I said as she wrapped a hand around my bicep and we made our way inside. And that is the fucking truth. 18 I would walk through fire for this girl.
But every time I searched the room, I found her. Sunny. My eyes always managed to find her in a crowded room. It had been that way for as long as I could remember. And apparently, nothing had changed.
This man is in LOVE in love
My dad’s boss, Harry, moved in our direction. “Oh no, incoming,” Poppy whispered in my ear. He’d approached us numerous times in his costume, which consisted of a too-tight tan tracksuit and a wire around his head that had a piece of mistletoe attached. 20 Yes, Harry, who was thirty years our senior, had attempted to kiss both me and Poppy multiple times, along with every other woman at the rehearsal dinner. He held out a piece of peppermint candy, just as he had before dinner. “Ladies, it looks like you have an opportunity to step under the mistletoe.” Poppy and I reached for the
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wtf dude
“Looks like you’ve got some fans here, Bonetti.” I chuckled as his fingers interlaced with mine when I started to step away. “Don’t even fucking think about it, Sunny. You’re my plus-one tonight,” he said as he waggled his brows.
“Sorry, Leslie. Me and Rudolph are dance partners tonight.” His voice was teasing, and I couldn’t hide the smile on my face. Leslie glared at me before storming off.
“That is one angry woman. Why is she dressed like a witch for a Christmas-themed party, anyway?” he asked as the song finally ended. “She’s a sexy holiday cat.” “Ahhh . . . more like a bitter pussy, got it.”
LMFAO
I turned to step out of the car, and panic set in. Would we ever have this conversation again? I whipped around and leaned into the car. “I’m not sure how long you’re in town, but with the wedding being tomorrow, things will get busy.” “I head back to Los Angeles the morning after the wedding.” 27 “I know how much you love my dogs, and there might not be another chance to see them,” I said awkwardly. Oh my gosh. Could I be any more obvious? “Are you asking me to come inside and see SJP and Clooney?” He smirked. “I mean, no.” I cleared my throat. “Well, yes. It’s just, if you want to see them,
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“Did you know that I was going to tell you that I liked you as more than a friend that day?” A nervous laugh escaped her plump lips. “And why didn’t you?” “I was afraid you’d reject me,” she whispered. “Do you know how many times I’ve thought about kissing you over the years, Sunny?”
“I think about you every fucking day, Sunny. And ever since you and the asshole broke up, I’ve wanted to tell you.”
“You’re just—perfectly you.” He shrugged as he pulled the first ornament out of the box, and it was one of the quirky ornaments my mom would get us every year. “Braces off. I remember 34your parents got me one of these too. There was this one for the braces coming off, and I’ve got a football ornament from them, and an ornament that’s a driver’s license for the year I started driving.” “Yes. My mom loves a milestone moment.” I snorted as I started hanging the ornaments.
“Because when you told me that you broke up with the asshole and were moving back home, I knew it’s where I wanted to be,” he said. “You’re really moving back here?” “Yep. It feels like home. And there’s a girl I’m crazy about who happens to live in White Cap Mountain. And I hear she’s finally single.”
“I would say, ‘Merry Christmas, Suzie and Joe. It’s a long time coming, and I’m crazy about your daughter, so we’re actually dating now.’” “You want to date me, Ace?” “I sure as hell do. And we’ll practically be neighbors once I close on the house, so it’ll be very convenient. Maybe I’ll even get a dog, so I have a reason to bug you at work.”
“Did I not tell you something was up last night and then again this morning, when Goldie sounded like she was hiding something?” “I wasn’t hiding anything. I told you that he spent the night.” Goldie chuckled. “Well, well, well.” Jack then came around the corner with Holly, both with big smiles on their faces. “It’s about damn time.”
“What are your intentions with my daughter?” Joe moved beside me and then roared out a laugh as he clapped me on the shoulder. 42 “Oh, I’ve been pining for your daughter for quite some time, Joe.” He smiled. “Well, I’d welcome you to the family, but you’re already a longtime member.”
“What’s that?” “That I wouldn’t ever settle again.” “Nor should you, Sunny. You deserve to have everything you want.” A wide grin settled on her face, and she nodded. “I know what I want, Ace, and I’m looking at him.”
