Damon
Vanessa’s parents were exhausting, and I couldn’t wait for them to leave. However, there was one thing I needed to do before that happened. It was early and Alexis was already packing up their stuff. Vanessa and Lance had gone to town and Brett was sitting in the kitchen reading the newspaper. I approached and sat down across from him. He glanced at me for a moment before he turned his attention back to the paper.
“What is it, boy?” he demanded. He probably knew what I wanted, but he was going to make me say it. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.
“I love her. She loves me. There is no reason for us to wait anymore,” I stated firmly. Brett lowered the newspaper and sighed softly.
“And?”
“And I want your blessing,” I said. “I want to marry her,” I added, in case he wanted
