Chapter16

#Chapter16

A different first date

Ryker

After Halloween, I decided I craved to show Val how much she meant to me. I planned our official first date. I preferred it special. Tonight, I would ask her to be my girl.

I made sure she dressed warm and casual. I needed nothing fancy. She and I were all that mattered.

I arrived at her door and knocked. Cage answered it.

/"Ryker./"

/"Hey, Mr. Wesley./"

Man, my nerves kicked up.

/"Call me, Cage./"

He had a pleasant and friendly tone. I nodded, shoving my hands in my jean pockets to hide my sweaty palms. Val came to the door, wearing jeans, sneakers, and a warm hoodie. She kissed Cage on the cheek.

/"See you later, Dad./"

/"Val, have you got your meds?/"

/"Yes, Dad./"

She waved him off as we walked to the car. I opened the door for her as she ascended into the vehicle. I climbed into the driver’s side. I drove to our first stop.