Page 24 of Simply Irresistible

"Because I said I would go to dinner with him next Saturday, sweetie."

The next moment, the air fills with high-pitched screams as Bella, Alisha, and Charlotte go nuts and do a silly dance. I can't help but laugh at their over-the-top reaction.

"He asked you? That's amazing!" Bella says with a bright smile as Alisha hugs me.

"I'm so proud that you're giving him a chance, Em," Alisha adds as she squeezes me a little tighter.

"How late will he come to our house? Can I stay up so I can say goodnight to him?" Charlotte asks.

"Yes, you can. But who can stay with you, sweetie?"

"I will," Alisha replies in a hurry.

Her eagerness makes me laugh louder.

"That's taken care of, Char." I kiss the top of her head.

We take back our seats on the grass and talk while everyone eats another of their favorite muffins before returning home.