Free I Love You Twice (Falling For Him Contemporary Romance Series Book 7) by Jessica Gray

you.”
    “Well, I missed you.”
    “You missed me? I’ve been gone for less than three hours?” He could hear her giggle. And the picture of her gorgeous smile popped up in his head. It sent a wave of love right through his heart.
    “Angel. Any minute without you is a lost minute.”
    “Dean, you’re so sweet.”
    “Well, my sister just called and told me she wanted to come up on Saturday. I happened to mention you and Happy, and she can’t wait to meet you.”
    “Uhm…I don’t have to work Saturday, so I guess I could drop by for a few minutes.”
    “Melissa, I was hoping you could bring Happy and yourself out.” Dean broke off, wondering if she was worrying about meeting his family. “You don’t have to worry, my sister will love you, just as I do.”
    After cajoling her for several minutes, Dean finally got Melissa to agree to bring Happy and spend the day with him. He hung up the phone with a smile upon his face.

Chapter 14
     
    Saturday rolled around and Melissa was a nervous wreck. She stood in from of her closet, trying to decide what she should wear for the day. Dean had told to come over around noon. They’d have a barbecue at his place and then progress from there.
    God, I’m so nervous! I wish he hadn’t told me his sister is a famous model. She looks gorgeous on all those magazine covers! Melissa was quickly talking herself into a full-scale self-confidence crisis. His sister is probably perfect. Tall. Skinny. He’ll take one glimpse at me compared to her and realize I’m full of flaws!
    Melissa was just about to call Dean and say she wasn’t coming when Grandma Annie knocked on her bedroom door. “Melissa, your friend is here to pick you up.”
    Oh my god. He’s early. And I’m not even completely dressed! Taking a calming breath, she answered, “Come in.”
    Annie walked into the bedroom and immediately registered the situation. “Mellie, you don’t have to be nervous. He’s a good man.”
    “Oh Grandma, how do you know this?”
    “It only took me one good look into his eyes. They show character and integrity.”
    Melissa nodded and then asked nervously, “Do you think I’ll be dressed good enough to meet his sister and her boyfriend? You know, his family is rich and important. And she’s a top model.”
    Grandma laughed, “And you’re poor and unimportant?” She hugged Mellie and then held her at arms’ length to gaze her straight in the eyes. “Melissa, nobody is worth more than you are. No matter how much money they have or their celebrity status.”
    “But, what if they don’t like me?”
    “I’m sure they’ll like you. What’s not to like about you?”
    Melissa shook her head, “But Grandma, I’m just a girl who finished high school and is a part-time waitress.”
    “And you’re adorable. You care for your little girl and you have brought so much joy to Hugh’s and my lives.”
    “Thanks.” Melissa returned Annie’s hug and then told her, “Are you sure I look okay?”
    Annie gave her a once over and replied, “Why don’t you go downstairs and let him be the judge of that?”
    Melissa was still nervous, but she followed Grandma Annie’s advice. She quickly finished putting on her shows and headed downstairs. Dean was already waiting, and she took a deep breath before she began to descend the stairs.
    She was wearing her best daytime dress. A red summer dress with a floral print, a tight bustier-like top with a big décolleté, and short sleeves. Not too revealing to be shameless, but cut low enough to have the men turning their heads. Her auburn hair reflected the red color of the dress with a warm scarlet  shine.
    The wide skirt swung back and forth in waves as she turned in a circle. The hemline stopped below her knees and with every step the soft cotton caressed her bare legs. Melissa loved the way it made her feel. Light and airy. Sexy. Confident.
    She had paired the dress with flat strap sandals without heels. She’d loved to wear heels, but