"Thank you, this is perfect." Charlotte let him put her hand on his as they took their place on the premium seats in the front rows. She still couldn't believe that he had booked a ballet performance for their date. It was their first real date. With everything that happened they hadn't spent time like a normal couple. "I can't believe that you actually arrange all of this." She smiled brightly at him and that was all Seamus needed to feel closer to her. Though she wanted to skip their early dinner, he was glad that she didn't say no. He wanted to feed her, he wanted her healthy weight back. "My Mom is to be blamed for all of this, she gave me the idea." He took her hand and kissed her knuckles once they were comfortable in their seats. "Well, then...I'll be sure to thank her." "And how about me? I'm taking you here aren't I?" His easy smile was teasing her, He felt good. He hadn't felt that good in months. "Oh, you wanted me to thank you too?" She gave him a little laugh and he
Charlotte couldn't believe what she just heard. She thought she was dreaming it, that maybe it was the two consecutive climaxes that had her imagining Seamus wanting to get married tomorrow. They were already engaged, though they never talked about their wedding date. Since he said the words, she just had to know. Because honestly, the crazy thing was Charlotte might be okay with his suggestion, wait...was it a suggestion, a question, or another proposal? Everything was too hazy for Charlotte, her brain had short-circuited from all the highs her future baby daddy had given her. But yeah, she definitely remembered when he asked her to have his babies. His babies, her babies, their babies. She was smiling like a fool. Her insides were puddles of the gooiest goo that ever existed. All while her perfect man was sleeping soundly beside her. Maybe she has been spending more time with Lexie then meeting her adorable son Harley, maybe talking with mothers at the meetings had evoked her nur
It was the day when Erin had Oakley, the wedding planner arranged for Charlotte and her bridesmaid to find dresses for the wedding day. Time was limited, but Oakley handled everything like the professional that he was. The man was sure that they will have their dresses picked out before their second appointment of the day. Charlotte was not worried, she knew Erin would only hire the best and she knew money was never going to be a problem with her future in-laws.Dee, Bree, Cassidy, and Lexie were there two hours ago patiently waiting for Charlotte to pick her wedding dress all while they were shown their pick of their bridesmaids' dresses. It was an easy pick for the women since Oakley has excellent taste. He had chosen several racks of dresses that might be to their liking. All had color schemes that would mix perfectly with the flowers, decoration, and theme of the wedding. The bridesmaids all settled on the matching French blue-colored ones with different styles of necklines. But
Charlotte never imagined that her wedding day will be happy and dreadfully sad at the same time. She missed her mom to the bones, it ached painfully when her dad hugged her. "Charlotte sweety you look beautiful, all grown up," Her dad wiped her tears away, smiling warmly, telling her that her mom would be happy for her.Charlotte nodded though her mind wandered to the serene and elegant ambiance of her wedding arrangements, that she knew her mom would love. She imagined how her mom would cry watching her walk down the aisle. Charlotte's tears fall knowing her mom was not there for the most important day of her life."I missed her," Charlotte confessed to her dad. It was time for her dad to walk her down the aisle, but Charlotte was crumbling."I know, but sweety, she's watching you and she would want you to be happy. This is your day... your future, it's the beginning of your happiness. The love of your life is waiting." Cormac took her hands on his and kissed her forehead after wipi
A couple of weeks ago Lexie didn't think that her new life would be compromised, not in the near future. She thought she'd have time at least until Harley finishes kindergarten. She thought they were safe. Well, she felt like they were safe. He was not supposed to be out yet. She imagined she'd have years before she needed to start watching her back.Lexie planned that they were going to pack up and move before the new school year started. She was thinking three towns over. Being a runaway, she learns not to get attached to her environment. Still aiming for big cities where she and her son Harley can blend in perfectly. The homeschooling system can be easier to manage in bigger cities. The key was knowing someone that can fake their paperwork. No one would think twice about finding out that their neighbor has a school-age kid who wasn't at school during weekdays. Harley still needs to play with kids his age, she wouldn't dream of keeping him hidden all day."Can I be Cody again when we
Keegan didn't understand what was happening. He was suddenly faced with Lexie who he recognized as Mara, the beautiful young woman that took months for him to forget. She was too young for him back then, he had told her so. Hell, if he was to be honest with himself, he would still compare other women to his sweet innocent Mara, had been since he could remember.Years ago, Mara had told him about her family issues. He knew it was bad, but he was young and stupid. Driven by his need to prove himself to his parents, he left her with her problems. He decided to focus on his study and football scholarship. He knew that she was special, and some nights he allowed himself to fantasize about what could've been between them. But now he was regretting his decision."Tell me everything," Keegan demanded when he got her into his car and she told him where her son was. "You don't have to do anything, just get me to Harley's school." She gave him the address. It was more of a house than an actual
Lexie felt safe, she hadn't had that sense of security in a very long time. Not since her mom married her stepdad. Having Keegan in her space felt good, she could see the proof in Harley's calm demeanor showing her that her little brother likes him too. Keegan did stay for dinner if only to convince her more to move into his place tonight. "Pack your bags and Harley's too. Come on, it'll be safer than staying here, don't you think? I really don't want to leave you two alone tonight and running away to another city in the dark won't be a wise choice when you have a kid with you." Keegan made her think, and naturally, she thought that he was right though she considered the offer to stay at his place nonetheless. "I'll help Harley get his coat and shoes. Go, get his blankie or stuffed animal anything he needs to sleep for the night. I'll get the rest tomorrow, send in a crew to pack the rest of your stuff. Listen, Mara," Keegan called her by her real name and took her hand in his, he
"The best coffee I've had in a while." "Right?" Keegan grinned, proudly patting his coffee machine before sipping his coffee. He was happy, settled, and his insides never felt so right in so long. Not since the day he left her behind and went back to college.Keegan was twenty-one and was finishing off college at that time. He had his future in front of him, while she was sixteen and way too young for him. But when he did leave to finish his study he got injured while training. The incident terminated his spot in college football and at the same time shut down his chance to play professionally. His parents helped him finish college, but then they passed away in a tragic car accident which somehow directed him to work for Braddock Senior. Since then he never looked back. But tonight everything was falling back into place and he intended to tell her exactly that. "I felt like I've been given a second chance with you." His words were careful, not wanting to sound as if he wanted to ta