All Chapters of All Things For Our Best Life: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Brayden sent a dozen roses to her home. Her aunt received them and read the note. “Let me take you out to dinner tomorrow night. I’ll pick you up at 6pm. Your Fiancé” it said. Marilou smiled, thinking maybe this man would be a good husband to her niece after all. Jada was surprised by the flowers and the invitation. She had barely dated in high school. There wasn’t much time or money for such things. She smiled slightly, thinking of the handsome man. He wasn’t as rude as he seemed. He was fun to talk to in the lobby last night, she thought. Marilou came over that afternoon and gave Jada a makeover. Hair, nails, dress, shoes, jewelry, etc. Fortunately, Marilou wore the same size clothing and had some very nice-looking outfits and shoes. She chose a royal blue sparkly low-cut dress that came to her mid thigh. The shoes were black strappy heels 3” high. Jada protested, saying she felt very uncomfortable. “We are trying to show this man what he’s getting, dear. You look fabulous!”

Jada stayed up past midnight packing up some of their belongings she wanted to take to the Old Mansion with them. Brayden texted her around that time. “What are you doing, Pretty Lady?” He texted. “Packing some things up to take with us,” she texted back. “Just bring a few things for now, we can get the rest later. I want you rested up for tomorrow evening,” he said. “I can’t wait to see you in that wedding gown and make you my wife,” he told her. “I’m looking forward to it as well. A little nervous about your mom. I know she’s not happy about us being together,” she admitted. “You don’t worry about a thing. I’ve got you, My Love. You just practice your lines, so you get them right tomorrow,” he teased. “My lines?” She asked. “Practice saying ‘I Do’ so you’ll get it right when the preacher asks you if you’ll take me,” he teased. “Ok, so it’s ‘I Do’ not ‘I Don’t’ then?” She teased back. “Yes, practice so you get it right,” he said. “Okay, Sweetheart, I’m going to bed…by myself to

Brayden carried Jada into his bedroom, locking his door as he sat her down. “Now, for the moment I’ve been looking most forward to. He started toward her, and she playfully ran from him, playing hard to get. He chased her around the room, finally catching her and picking her up in his arms, spinning around with her and falling down on the bed with her under him. Jada laughed until she saw the lustful gaze he gave her. She cupped his face with her hands and kissed him. Brayden deepened the kiss, tasting the sweetness of her tongue and her soft lips. “I love you, Jada,” he told her. His confession surprised her. She stared at him and smiled with tears of joy gathering in her eyes. “I love you too,” she said, wrapping her arms around his neck as they kissed. “I think I should take this expensive gown off, don’t you think so?” She asked, teasing him. “I can help you with that, My Love,” he offered, raising up off her. She allowed him to unzip her gown and she carefully removed it, lay

While they were having breakfast the next morning, the doorbell rang. Hobart came to announce that Caleb Devareau had arrived. Daphne got excited at the news, and Evelyn told him to invite the man to join them. A very handsome very well-dressed man of Mediterranean descent entered the room. “Marcy, please bring our guest a breakfast plate,” Evelyn instructed. “Caleb went to Daphne first and kissed her cheek. “Hello cousin, so nice to see you,” he said. Then he greeted Evelyn. Mrs. DeRoya, as beautiful as ever,” he said, kissing her hand. “Welcome, Caleb. We are so happy that you have come to visit,” Evelyn said. Brayden greeted Caleb with a handshake and introduced his wife. The man kissed Jada’s hand and lingered a moment, staring at her. Brayden bristled a little at the man staring at his wife and suggested that he have a seat and enjoy breakfast with them. Brayden asked Caleb what brought him to the mansion, wanting to know his business there. Caleb began to talk about som

Jada and Marilou had a relaxing day at the spa. They got mani/pedis, facials, full body massages, and spray tans. Another place provided waxing, professional makeup application and hairstyles. Jada said she really felt like a princess with all the attention. It was a full makeover for them both. When Brayden picked them up, he praised them both on how lovely they looked. “Let’s go pick you both out evening gowns for our cruise since you look so beautiful already,” he suggested. Jada chose an emerald satin off the shoulder gown and Marilou chose a teal blue satin sleeveless one. They had him take pictures as they styled the gowns for Brayden. He talked them into wearing their new gowns out to dinner with him. When they arrived at the restaurant, Marilou was delighted to see that Carl had met them for dinner. Marilou smiled and gracefully took Carl’s arm that he offered her, and she smiled up at him. Jada and Brayden smiled as they watched the two romancing each other. The two