Chapter 34

Once there, I noticed two glasses filled with white wine, Jake standing in front of the table. Soph was standing near him, but a couple steps to the right.  They both held happy faces.  "Okay..What's going on?"  "Hello, Rose," Jake greeted, with the smile still on his face.  My mother went and stood beside him, wrapping both her hands in one of his.  Their eyes all stared at me, their mouths wide.  "Okay.. I know they say it's good to smile, but you three look very creepy right now."  Jake was the first to speak.  "Rose, a couple days ago I asked you permission to take your mother on a date.."  "Yes, I remember."  "Well, today I need to ask your permission for something else."  "Alright, go ahead."  Jake took a breath, then spoke, "Do I have your blessing to marry your mother?"  "M-marry!" My mouth hung open, my eyes wi