This Is Forever (This Is, #4)

by Natasha Madison

I open my arms for him to give me a hug. “You grew,” I say, kissing his head and smelling the fresh scent he has now. “Soon you’re going to be taller than me.” “Yeah, and then I can take care of you,” he says, putting his head back. “And you won’t have to worry anymore.” I push his hair back and try not to cry. “The only thing I worry about is you being happy,” I say. “Nothing else matters.” “I like Justin,” he says. “A lot.” “Yeah, he’s pretty awesome,” I whisper. “Is it okay if I love him?” he asks in a soft, scared voice. “Just because I love him doesn’t mean I love my dad less.” “Baby,” I say, and I blink away the tears, but one comes out. “The good thing about the heart is that it just grows with all the love you have.” “So it’s okay if I love them both?” he asks, almost relieved. “Yeah, it’s more than okay if you love them both,” I say, bending and kissing his nose.