Mine (Book 2 of the His Series)

Fifty-Two

Well, I have good news: I did great on my finals! And it is now Winter break, which means that I will be able to finish Mine. Thanks for sticking around, I know it's been awhile but, here's the next part!

Ellie

After the cookies were done and the lemonade was mixed, I called everyone in for a much deserved break. They looked exhausted.

"Where's Leo?" I asked, pouring Josh a cup

"He wants to finish the last of the stuff before he comes in. It's just a few more boxes and then he's done."

"I'm gonna go give him some Lemonade, it's hot out there today."

I poured another glass and carried it out outside to the truck where I saw him depositing the last few boxes. He was red in the face and sweating profusely.

"Leo here, drink this."

He took it from me and downed the glass in three gulps. He wiped sweat from his brow and passed me the glass.

"Thank you."

I stepped back to watch him pick up one of the boxes. He looked tired.

"You alright?" I asked

He looked a bit woozy.

"I'm fine doll, no sweat."

"Did you eat anything today?" I asked concerned

"Oops?"

"Go sit, I'll ask the girls if they can take these last few boxes upstairs."

"I'm fine."

"Now Mr, and preferably before you pass out."

"Okay okay, I'm going."

"And I'm warming you up some spaghetti when we get inside. You're gonna sit down and eat."

"Yes Ma'am." He teased

I followed behind him to make sure he did what I asked and Josh offered to take the last two boxes upstairs.

"Thanks man." Leo said sheepishly

"No problem." Josh smiled back

"So, about this cookout....who's cooking?" Amber asked

"Me of course. Best steaks you'll ever taste," Leo bragged, "But we gotta go to the store to get a few things. Other than that, we'll start as soon as Josh is done."

"So maybe we should all leave now. The girls and I will go to the store to pick up a few things."

 "Not so fast little lady, you are staying here. Brandi and I will go get the supplies. Do you guys have a list?"

"Guys, I really appreciate you taking care of me but I think I'm competent enough to go on a small store run, even with me being pregnant."

They both gave a weary look to Leo.

"No Els, I want you to stay here."

"I'll ask Josh to come with us."

And as if on cue, Josh came back downstairs.

"Okay I heard my name, what's going on?"

"We gotta make a store run." Brandi spoke up

"And let me guess, I'm going with?"

"Yep. Since they won't let me go." I sighed

"Fine. But no girly talk on the way back or on the way to the store." He warned as Brandi walked up to him, wrapping her arms around his bicep