Ask Me Why

by Harloe Rae

Without realizing it, this taffy-loving kiddo gave me a reason to smile.

“Please don’t deprive my child of affection, Braelyn. If he wants a hug, give him one. You’ll likely shatter his heart by denying him.”

“Because he’s crazy about you. Pretty sure running into you today has made his entire month. If he asks me to marry you one more time, I’m likely to go insane. He’d have you living with us in a second.”

“You two looked like a dream I never wanted to have.”

“You and Ollie on the couch. Cuddled up like that. Hit me in a spot I didn’t know was there. Just weird, I guess. Never mind.”

You’re my sunlight and rainbows after a lifetime of storms. Don’t leave me in the dark.”