The ice helped, and the hugs comforted her, but him being there when she needed the most was the one thing Bree appreciated from Gage. Her wrist was bruised, but she covered it well with makeup and Gage didn't like the fact that she was a master at covering bruises. "Don't look at me like that, I just don't like Hazel seeing my bruise." Gage took her hand and kissed her knuckles. "I'm going to ruin the man, his lawyer is going to stop representing him and I'm going to make your lawyer confesses his measly effort despite the amount of money you've given the man." "Did you find anything on my lawyer?" Bree was curious, she had a feeling that she was being duped but with no one to confirm her suspicion she couldn't do anything but keep paying the man for his so-called services."Yeah, not good, the man is such a bastard for taking your money. I'll take care of him." What Bree didn't know was that Gage, with his business dealings, he knows people. He did purchase Babes from the most n
They all went into Novelty, Gage was greeted warmly by the older couple and he introduced them to Bree and Hazel. "You remembered those cupcakes you ate earlier?" Gage asked the cute toddler beaming with energy."I doooo... it's delishhh!" Gage laughed wholeheartedly before continuing, "Well, Alice here makes them." Hazel made a big theatrical jaw drop that make the four of them laugh."I love you!" Hazel hugged Alice and it made the older woman hug her back.Alice laughed and told Bree that Hazel was the most beautiful little girl. "And for loving me you will get to pick a cake for your mommy and Gage, oh... and also for yourself!" Alice ushered Hazel to the cake display while Archie led Bree and Gage to the little seating area in the back of the book store. "You don't come here often enough," Archie said while pouring tea for everyone. "Yes, a mistake I will soon adjust." Gage smiled while he lazily stroked Bree's hand under his. It was a simple gesture that didn't miss by Arch
Hazel was tired after her mom helped her with a quick shower and changed her to wear her comfiest clothes for her late afternoon naptime. Hazel could barely open her eyes the moment they entered the large suite. The room was beautifully designed with light beach color furniture, and the high ceiling made the space look even more spacious. Since their arrival, that morning the Inn's manager, Randall, had made sure that the suite was tidied to perfection. Gage had also texted Randall to make sure that the bed for Hazel was moved to the wall and he also asked him to buy a railing suited for Hazel's bed.Gage was not disappointed when he saw the single bed was covered in a plush comforter and was equipped with a bed railing and pushed to the wall so she won't fall from the bed. "You remembered," Bree said smiling as she saw the perfect room to stay in for Hazel."Of course," Gage smiled back at her, he remembered the first day when he made Elvis go back to Bree's apartment and get Hazel
The next morning Hazel was more than excited when Gage announced that they were going to go to the beach after breakfast. Bree was feeling like she was living a dream, she was happy, laughing and giggling with Hazel and Gage during the day. Then when night came the man would pleasure her like crazy, the multiple orgasms were beyond her wildest imaginations.It was day four, they had been staying at Gage's Inn for three nights, and tomorrow they were scheduled to go home. It was late in the evening, Hazel was sleeping, too tired from the day's activities. Bree was leaning on his chest, sitting on Gage's lap while they relaxed on the outside balcony of the master bedroom. They were looking out the beach, hearing the wave of the ocean lazily hitting the beach."My late wife was Sally's best friend. She still meets up with her family from time to time. Sally invited me a couple of times but I couldn't, the memory had been... still too much sometimes." Gage was trying to explain his sister
Bree was not happy when she rejected his proposal, she could see how much she had hurt the man. Gage had done nothing wrong but help her, love her, taking her in when she was in need. And he had loved her. Maybe he still does, but Bree was keeping her foot down, she wanted independence. His timing was all wrong, Bree had gotten out of her shitty marriage with her husband and had just managed to live on her own. Deep inside Bree was not sure if she was ready to be married again though she cares deeply about Gage. It was still too fast too soon. The days after the dreamy seaside vacation was bad, she was sad a lot. But she managed to keep her smile for her little Hazel. Though Bree was not fooling Mrs. Mancini, her neighbor had told her to reconsider Gage. "Look, I've lived long enough to know what love is when I see one. I can see it in his eyes, honey, the man practically has cartoon hearts over his eyes, and you too, though you pretended not to." She tried to cheer Bree and knocked
"Tell me," Gage uttered his words, insisting on her one more time. Then he waited patiently for Bree to explain everything and she did not disappoint when she blurted out all her concerns in between her sobs. Maybe it should make him feel bad to force her into the confession but he did not care. Days and weeks that they were apart had made him miserable and in all selfishness he wanted her to feel the same way too. Gage wanted her to know that being apart was a bad idea. "So?" his single word holds a lot of questions. His headache was under control but the effort was still too much for him to articulate his words.Will they get back together? will Bree move back in and finally said yes to his proposal?"I love you, I missed you, I'm so so sorry." She kissed his knuckles again, she thought back to a few hours back when her heart ached so bad at the possibility of losing him, how she was going to regret the rest of her life for rejecting his proposal and most likely denying Hazel of h
It was late in the evening when Gage's family arrived at the hospital, Rockford had gone back to the club after a private conversation with Gage when Bree took a quick coffee break. Bree was alone by his bedside when his parents, Edith and Graham greeted her. "Bree, thank you for waiting on Gage." His mom put her hand on Bree's shoulder as she said her words. "He's asleep," Bree turned to face his mom, "I'm going to wait outside for your privacy." She didn't want to stay around, Bree was not sure how much Gage wanted his parents to know about his condition. But before she could get out of the room his mom put her hand on her arm to stop her and pulled her in for a hug."I know you love my son, thank you for being here for him." "You're welcome," Bree blinked to rid of her unshed tears, "I'm going to get some coffee," Bree said softly and Edith finally let her go and joined her husband by her son's bedside, the older couple looked broken Bree wanted nothing more to do but give them
Bree woke up from the most uncomfortable sleeping position ever, but then she smiled when she feels him looking at her waking up by his bedside. "Morning," Bree greeted him with a shy smile. "Morning, beautiful," Gage moved his thumb to caress her warm cheek. "I thought I sent you home to sleep in a bed, is Mrs. Mancini with Hazel?"Bree blushed before she straightened herself in the hospital chair. "Hazel is with Mrs. Mancini, I intend to go back home when you're in surgery and recuperation. There will be nothing I could do while they do your biopsy and then you'll be resting afterward.""You've done this before?" Gage asked, his voice was throaty and Bree helped him with his water then she reaches for her bottled water in her overnight bag."Two times with my aunt, she had cancer, they tried everything, another sample was taken when her pathologist needed more to diagnose." Bree hoped that Gage's doctor was better and that his team of specialists will care for Gage with their best