Jaden “f**k,” I muttered as I looked around my backyard. I had dreaded this day for the past week, and I nervously turned the meat on the grill. Damon and Vanessa weren’t here since they were on their honeymoon, but everyone else was here. My plan was finally happening, and I silently thanked Naomi for all her help. It was the first time I was hosting our traditional Sunday BBQ. But this wasn’t just our normal, casual gathering. Today was the day my plan came to fruition. I had been dodging the fact that Molly was ready to take our relationship to the next level. Molly had made it clear that she was ready to get married and as happy as that made me, I had plans. Molly was eager and hopeful and while I had my reasons for delaying, it had been a nightmare keeping everything under wraps. “