“I do know.”

It’s one other fifteen minutes earlier than both of us strikes, after which we’re dressed and stuffed with meals because of Hana.

With the automobile packed up, it’s time to say goodbye.

“When do you fly out, Reece?” Hana asks.

“Tomorrow round noon.”

“I’m unhappy to see you go. I hope you’ve loved your keep.”

I smile. “I’ve. I’ve been so blissful right here. And your daughter is such an enormous a part of that.”

She chuckles. “It’s good to see her with a smile on her face for a change. Not been lots of that for some time.”

I press my lips collectively for a second whereas I consider what to say. It’s not that usually that I’m left with out phrases.

“I like her.” It’s all there may be to say.

She cups my face in her arms. “I can see that. She loves you too. Simply promise me you’ll at all times be good to her.”

I nod. “I’ll.”

“She’ll comply with you. I do know that. And I’ll miss her, however you can provide her the life she at all times deserved. I’m so pleased with each of you.”

My coronary heart swells, and tears prick my eyes. Greater than ever, I now know what household means. I assumed I knew, however I’d solely scraped the floor.

“You’re a part of the whanau now. You deal with your self too.”

My forehead furrows, and he or she reaches up together with her thumb, smoothing it out. “Household, Reece. You’re household now.”

The phrases go away a lump in my throat as I wave goodbye, after which we’re on the street.

* * *

It’s late earlier than we lastly discuss it.

I suppose neither of us need to handle the truth that I’m going residence. If I didn’t have obligations, I’d prolong my keep, however on the similar time I’m undecided how truthful that will be on Pania as she focuses on the previous few months of her course.

“I hate that you just’re going residence tomorrow,” she says.

“Me too. I’m simply holding onto the truth that we’ll see one another once more in October. Although, that feels so far-off.” I smile. “Whenever you come to stick with me, pack the gown.”

Her brows knit. “Which one?”

“The one you made in school. The one the dragon woman didn’t need for her show.”

Pania stares at me. “Why?”

I seize maintain of her arms. “As a result of I’m going to take you out someplace you possibly can put on it in LA.”

Her heat smile makes my coronary heart sing. “I like that concept.”

“I can’t wait to point out the world I’m with you.”

She does her tongue factor once more, and it’s distracting as common, nevertheless it bothers me as I do know it means her mind is working additional time.

I let go of her arms and run my fingers down her cheek. “What’s happening in that head of yours?”

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