GRACIE
I led her inside the house after Hayden stepped aside, mumbling some words under his breath.
The expression he wore would define make anyone uneasy, but Melissa didn't seem to mind, or maybe she just didn't care about what he thought about her.
Over the past month, our relationship sped up quickly, although Hayden still disapproved, as he always regarded her as "potentially dangerous ".
He was wrong, she could as well be the nicest person I've ever met. The first month she'd been eager to learn about me, although the initial awkwardness had been there between us, it had quickly washed away after the first few meets.
I think it is because both of us grew up without experiencing the love of a real family.
She didn't seem to take offense at Hayden's blatant dislike, as even now his disapproving gaze watched over us like a hawk.
"Hello" she greeted Hazel with a small smile, I guess she also fell in love with her, just like we all did.
"Aunt Mel " she chirped, making her way from Sebastian towards us.
An awkward silence fell, I could guess how uneasy she must be under Hayden and Sebastian's stare. Hayden's gaze gave every hint that he didn't appreciate her presence, as for Sebastian, it was just blank, I couldn't guess what he was thinking. But who cares, I was happy to have her here.
"Do you know we are going to get married?" Hazel supplied the news excitedly.
Melissa looked confused for a moment, then her gaze fell on the ring on my fingers, her eyes widened almost dramatically, I couldn't hold back a chuckle.
"it's so beautiful! you're getting married? when's the wedding? "
"We haven't fixed a date yet "
Deciding we've stood long enough I led her to the far end of the room, giving us a little privacy Hayden hadn't thought it was polite to give us the space we needed, and so was Sebastian.
We both sat on the couch, her gaze twinkled excitedly, she looked genuinely happy for me.
"You have a very loving family" she spoke with a slightly distant look In her gaze.
I could only agree with her silently, although Hayden and I started on the wrong foot, I would say we ended well.
"How long have you known them?" I found myself asking.
She blinked, her attention returning to me
"Since I was little, but then they moved ... I only see his elder brother frequently, but we've been nothing but......." she allowed her words to trail off...
My gaze followed hers to where Sebastian and Hayden sat, there were engaged in a discussion, but we were too far away to hear their conversation.
Sebastian chose that moment to straighten up, his gaze darting towards our direction for a moment and held.
I noticed the way her gaze followed him out of the room.
I stared at the both of them amused and curious, her gaze returned to mine, and I could swear I saw a hint of a flush there, not to mention the sheepish smile she gave me. I decided not to ask her anything about it for now.
"Have you decided on what to do with your life from here? "
"Not yet, but the world is so big, I'll find a thing or two " she replied with a glint in her gaze.
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We had quite a good time, together with Hazel before she left. I promised we would make out more time to spend with each other.
Sebastian also left after a while.
After dinner, I ran Hazel a bath and tucked her in bed. I was happy knowing she'll grow up loved and adored, which was Melissa and I never had.
"She's growing up so fast. " Hayden noted from behind me.
"I missed some aspects of her life, which is why this time I want to experience everything with you " His tone was low, but the look in his gaze was meaningful.
"You know back in the day, I would never have taken you for someone who adores kids."
"Not all kids, only those that are mine....and of course you " he quipped with a smirk.
In a flash I was pulled against his chest, a gasp escaped my mouth at the hungry look in his gaze.
"My need is obsessive, never sated, do you think we'll find our happily ever after? " he murmured nuzzling against the sensitive skin of my neck.
I closed my eyes and pressed a soft kiss to his lips, he gripped my cheek, keeping me from pulling away by deepening the kiss.
I guess we both found our answers.
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