Allen, had gone to the grocery store to get a few items to eat thru out the week.

He had been going from isle to isle. When he noticed a very pretty women picking up items off the floor. Hello mind if I help you?

Not at all, I must be clumsy she said. It’s ok I’ll help you. My name is Allen, what is yours? I’m Terry, this is so embarrassing.

Not at all things happen. Do you come here often? Yes in-fact I do, this is where I do my grocery shopping. Terry, if you don’t mind me saying you are gorgeous.

Thank you Allen, so what do you do Terry?

I’m a single mom, I have been divorced for 5 years. I work at the hospital and I have a seven year old son that I give my full attention too. I work for Michelin, I’m single and I’m a supervisor there. Thank you!Allen, for your help, your welcome.

Hey Terry, can we keep in touch, sure Allen, Terry smiled. Here’s my number and she handed Allen a piece of paper.

Thank you! I will call you soon. Look me up on messenger or Facebook under Allen Wilson, ok I will later.

Allen, had never been so excited, he was so happy that he had met Terry. A few days had gone by and Allen, could no longer keep from calling Terry. The phone rang and rang but no answer. Allen, decided to wait. Later that evening Terry called. Hello this is Terry, I missed a call from this number. Yes Terry, it’s me Allen, oh how nice sorry I was at work and were not allowed to answer our phones. That’s ok I’m glad you returned my call. I work different shift on different weeks but I can let you know my schedule. That would be nice said Allen. Terry, I would like to take you out for dinner and by the way what is your sons name? My sons name is Adrian, that’s a nice name. He may come along if you like. No not on our first date but it’s nice of you to invite him. Well Terry, you see it’s not like your alone you have a child and I’m ok with that. I’m sure we would get along just fine. I don’t know Allen, ok think about it. I’m just saying, I know your a package deal. Wow Allen, I have never had anyone invite my son along. Allen laughed, I’m a different breed. Thank you Allen, that goes a long ways with me. Well I hope we go a long ways together and he smiled.

Well what about this Friday, can I take you to the Texas road house and eat, sure I will be happy to go. Friday came around and Terry was ready to go Allen called and said he would be by at 6:30 pm. When Allen arrived Adrian, answered the door. Hello you must be Adrian? Yes sir I am and Allen shook his hand. Is your mom here? Yes sir sorry come on in. Thank you! What a nice home Adrian, yes we love it here. Mom is in the other room. Hello Terry it’s me Allen, come on in here almost done. Adrian, let’s go to Texas road house, really I can go , it will be fun. Mom can I go? Sure since Allen, invited you let’s go.

Gee thanks, your a cool guy. Once at the restaurant they all ordered and they started talking about everything and anything. Adrian, was so happy that he was invited. Adrian told Allen, you know I have never been on a dinner date with any of my moms friends. Well I take that back she doesn’t have any friends I guess because of me. That’s not true not because of you. Well then why mom, because they don’t like me . Not true! Look Adrian, I don’t date because I have you and the truth is most men don’t want a child involved. I knew it! Well Adrian, this is not the case here I think you and I can become great friends. Yes! I would like that. Terry, just smiled and told Allen, I think you just made a friend and you got your hands full now. Not a problem!

As time went on Terry and Allen, became closer and closer. Allen and Adrian, would do things together they would hike and fish go on rides. One day at the park Allen asked Adrian, how do you feel about me ? Allen what do you mean?

You know Adrian, I really love your mom, but I know since you’re the little man of the house I feel like I need to talk to you first. I hope you don’t get upset but it’s been almost two years now and I really love your mom and I love you too. I want your permission to marry your mom. Adrian, hugged Allen, you have my permission but you really need to get hers. Thanks Adrian, now I need to find the right time to ask her.

Not a word to your mom ok. Sure I’ll keep it a secret. A few weeks went by and they all were sitting around the house grilling and Allen decided to ask Terry to merry him.

Allen and Adrian, had it all planned out.

Mom, come see ! What is it! look what Allen got you. Oh how pretty, these flowers are beautiful, there was a card, and Terry opened it. The card read I have something to tell you!

Terry, was very quiet she didn’t know what to think . That’s when Allen kneeled in front of her and opened up a ring box.

Terry will you marry me!

Terry had tears in her eyes and she looked at Adrian, mom it’s ok ! It’s ok mom!

Terry said yes, and Allen and Adrian and Terry they all hugged. Adrian you knew about this? Yes! mom, Allen came to me first, he’s a great guy. I love him as much as I love you. We’ll be good as a family. Thank you ! Adrian, your welcome dad.

And Allen smiled your a great son.

Terry and Allen, got married and they enjoyed doing things together. Adrian and Allen were involved in many activities and always got along and respected each other. Adrian grew up to be a great person finished school and college became very successful. Eventually married a great woman had four kids and Terry and Allen enjoyed spending time with them. Adrian, considered Allen to be like his real dad. He never acted any different. Allen, considered Adrians kids as if he was a real grandpa the kids loved him. Terry, loved Allen, and remained together till love do them apart.

A romance that lasted a life time that started over some spilled items in a grocery store.

Written By:

Ghostrider

6-5-2021