Heaven is on earth (Loubbie)

48. Will you marry me ?

Few months later

Debbie, Lou, and Danny sat around the living room coffee table, a board game set up in front of them. The room was filled with laughter and excitement as they rolled the dice and took turns playing the game.

Danny rolled the dice and moved her piece forward. "Okay, here we go, big roll!"

Debbie watched with a smile as her daughter's enthusiasm filled the room. "You're on fire, Danny!" Lou chuckled and rolled her eyes playfully. "I swear, she's got the best luck in this game."

Danny beamed at the praise. "I'm gonna win!"

Debbie couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart at the sight of her family enjoying such a simple moment.

"Mom, can I use your yellow card?"

"Of course, sweetie, you can use the card." Lou whispered with a smile.

Debbie moved her game piece and grinned at Lou. "You're falling behind, baby. Are you sure you're cut out for this game?"

Lou leaned in closer, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Just wait, honey. I've got some tricks up my sleeve."

As the game progressed, Danny's excitement was infectious, and the playful banter between Debbie and Lou continued to fill the room.

Danny rolled the dice once more and cheered as she advanced her game piece. "I'm getting close to winning!"

Debbie moved her piece and grinned at Lou, her competitive spirit taking over. "Looks like I'm about to reach the finish line first, babe. Better luck next time."

"Oh, it's not over yet, Debbie. I've still got a chance to turn the game around."

But despite Lou's optimism, the game ended with a triumphant Danny taking the lead and winning. She jumped up from her seat, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I won! I won!"

Debbie, however, was not the best loser. She playfully crossed her arms and pouted, a mock frown on her face.

Danny's victory dance and Debbie's playful pouting continued to amuse Lou. She couldn't resist teasing Debbie just a bit more, knowing it would rile her up.

"You know, babe, it's just a game. No need to be such a sore loser."

Debbie shot her a mock glare, but there was a glimmer of amusement in her eyes. "Oh, I see how it is. You and Danny teaming up against me."

"Mom, don't be grumpy. It's just a game."

Lou playfully nudged Debbie. "Yeah, honey, don't be grumpy."

"I'm not grumpy."

"Babe you so are !"

Danny's laughter filled the room as she chanted, "Loser, loser!"

Debbie rolled her eyes. "Okay, fine, I'm a loser. Are you happy now?"

Lou and Danny exchanged a mischievous glance, and then Lou joined Danny in her dance.

"Mommy, the loser gets a pledge !"

Debbie's eyes widened in mild horror. "A pledge? What kind of pledge?"

Danny's face lit up with excitement as she explained, "You have to do something silly that we choose, and you can't say no!"

Lou added with a grin, "It's only fair, babe. You lost, and now you have to pay the price."

Debbie sighed dramatically but then couldn't help but laugh. "Okay, fine, a pledge it is. But keep it reasonable, okay?"

Danny and Lou exchanged a look, their eyes glinting with mischief, and Debbie had a feeling she might have just made a big mistake.