CHAPTER FIFTY THREE

~THE MEIR’S AND THE LOVETT’S~

The table was quiet as Brooke, Sandino, Ella and Leslie ate. When the idea of getting the two families together came up, it sounded like a good plan, but there was some sort of tension in the room. For some odd reason, Sandino expected there to be a lot of conversation, but he guessed the mood was a little tense considering the fact that their seventeen year old kids were going to be parents. 

“So Brooke.” Leslie finally broke out, “Sandino tells me you’re happy about having a girl.” Brooke nodded with a smile. “I myself was hoping for a boy. They’re much easier to handle than girls.” 

“How so?” Brooke asked softly. Leslie looked. 

“Well, their clothes are simple, and cheap. Girls have all these different colors and styles and designs and jewel