“Steady on. I’m only turning twenty.” I squeak in sheer panic, knowing this was going to be a topic at some point, but not thinking she would swoop right in. I want that with him one day, but I have so much to do first.

“Mom, I swear there will be a ring on her finger eventually. Right now, we’re living in the moment. She’s moving in, and we’re taking it from there.” Arrick encircles my waist affectionately, his body molding to mine, despite my attempts at batting him ...