The smell of turmeric punctuated the air as Jake’s soup was brought out. He popped the last piece of the vegetarian spring roll in his mouth and savored the spicy aroma. Xavier sat next to him, silent since his own soup had been presented.
“Kylie, you want to tell them the good news?”
Jake put his spoon down. He eyed Kylie who raised one eyebrow higher than the other and a corner of the mouth. Jake turned to Xavier who shrugged. Abe beamed. Jake knew that look. “You’re getting married?” As soon as Jake said this, he looked to Kylie’s ring hand.
“What?” yelled Kylie.
Jake scratched the back of his neck. “Well, I don’t know.”
“C’mon, Jake, we’re never getting married. You know that,” answered Kylie, who smiled. “We’re perfectly happy about how things are.”
“s**t! I know! You’re pregnan
