Uncle John welcomed me with open arms, embraced me, and kissed my head. Then he turned to Samuel and reached for his hand. I love my Uncle John and Aunt Suz. They never made me feel like I'm an outsider. They treated me as if I am their own child.
" What brings you here early in the morning, Cassie?" Uncle John asked when we were seated. Aunt Suz went to the kitchen to fix coffee for us.
" Uncle, Auntie, we have something to tell you." I looked at both of them when Aunt Suz came back with our coffee.
" What is it, sweetheart. Are you pregnant?" Aunt Suz asked, and I turned to her, giggling.
" No, auntie, I'm not pregnant." I grinned at her, and she relaxed a little bit, holding her chest.
" Actually, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, we're here to tell you that I've asked Cassandra to marry me, an
