Calvin kissed Angel again. Thinking about their silly fight that made him miss precious moments like this with her, he couldn’t help smiling. They had to work on their communication, and he swore to himself that he would be more patient with her. He missed her lips. This was what he missed out on due to an unnecessary fight. If anything had happened to her, he would have never forgiven himself. He broke off the kiss to touch his forehead to hers.
“I have to be at work today,” he told her.
“Really?”
“Yes.” Angel pouted, and Calvin chuckled. She was back to being his compliant minx. The escapade on the dining table might have also contributed to that. “Don’t go anywhere, okay? Stay here and work on your stories. I’ll call Mum to let her know you’ll be spending the night with me.”
“The night?” she said. “I’ll think about it.”
Calvin laughed. He didn&r
“Baby boy,” Angel replied.Calvin’s chest caved. He kissed her hungrily like he needed her mouth to breathe well.“I thought something happened to you,” he said between kisses. Every time she tried to speak, he stole another kiss from her. He needed more, an eternal contact to comfort his heart. “Why didn’t you call me, princess?”“I’m sorry.” Her foot dragged across the floor, and she looked at him with a guilty smile. “I don’t have your number, and I didn’t know how to ask. They will think I’m a bad wife.”Calvin laughed. “I don’t have yours, either.”Laughter bellowed out of Angel, and she palmed his face so she could kiss him. His hands roved over her body, pulling out sexy sounds out of her lips. Why did he agree to the celibacy thing? He stepped back long enough to stop himself from dragging her dress over her as
Morning came, and it was time for Kyle to leave. Hana tried to hide her unease as he prepared for work. She wished for the first time that she also had a job that took her out of the house. Something that ensured they were both close to each other during the day. Her fiancé looked up from the buttons he was fixing, and she smiled. It was a miracle they had survived the night without making out. But Kyle had kept to his word, and they cuddled throughout.“Are you okay?” he asked.“Yeah. Already missing you,” she admitted.Kyle’s work was hectic and busy, which was part of the reason they were rushing their marriage. Their honeymoon would last only a few days. She feared he would have less time for her afte that. As if sensing the directions of her thoughts, Kyle bridged the distance.“Hey,” he whispered. “It’s okay.”Hana sniffed. She hadn’t realised she was in tear
Calvin couldn’t stop staring at his baby girl. Her dress hugged her frame, and the heels elevated her height. She was wearing a necklace with a pendant that dropped between her boobs. When she pulled away from the hug, he had been given a brief view of her boobs.Now they were in the backseat of the car, quiet. He didn’t know how to break the tension. He didn’t even understand how it went from exciting to this point.“How was work?” they chorused and laughed.He placed a hand on her knee. “You first, Angel. How was today?”“Fine. Boring, mostly. How about yours?”“I couldn’t concentrate,” he confessed. They had meetings upon meetings. His only saving grace was Destinee’s attentiveness. She would slide him a note each time she noticed he was distracted. That had saved him today. “I couldn’t wait to come back to you.”And he
Hana sniffed her flowers again. She heard laughter around her, but she didn’t care.“Might as well get you a bag so you can strap it to your chest,” Camilla murmured. Hana threw the young lady a look, but it only made the whole table laugh harder.They were having breakfast, and yes, she brought the flowers down with her. She had shown it to everyone in the house after Kyle dropped her home yesterday. Her heart fluttered from thinking about it. She couldn’t wait to legally be a McKenna even if it felt like she was already one of them.“It’s a beautiful bouquet, Hana,” Leila said.“It is,” KJ muttered. Hana narrowed her eyes at him. He returned this morning, and Camilla had briefed him about the flowers. He was sitting beside his mum while Camilla sat beside Hana. Kelvin was at the head of the table. “I didn’t think flowers were Cal’s thing. I see he’s learning.&rdquo
Calvin tried not to pace his office. But it was almost impossible. He was getting married. Fuck. He wasn’t just getting married, he was getting married to the woman he loved. A woman he was certain loved him as much. He stopped beside his desk and pulled open the last drawer of his table. There was a blue velvety box inside it. He closed the drawer and adjusted his tie. His parents hadn’t been picking up his calls. But he had plans to take Angel on another date before their wedding on Saturday.Someone knocked on his door. He looked up and ushered the person in. Ivana stepped in. “Yes?” he asked.Calvin was too nervous, too excited. Too everything. He wanted today to be perfect.“I’ve been watching the rank of A dragon’s—”“Not today, Ivana,” he replied. Her face fell. She tugged on the end of the scarf hanging from her shoulder and nodded. No one in the office knew he was getting mar
Hana had a ring. God, she couldn’t believe this. Her head dipped when Kyle caught her staring at her ring for the umpteenth time. She had no issues with marrying Kyle, but a proposal had never come to mind. Glancing around the restaurant, she noticed how most of the people she had thought were diners weren’t there to eat. They were only there to help with Kyle’s proposal.Taking her hand, he placed a kiss on the ring and she smiled. “Thank you very much.”“There’s no need to do that, Angel.”There was every need. But she didn’t want them to get into an argument. So, she said nothing in reply. They continued their meal. The nerves that had taken over her before had all subsided. They talked about so many things, drinking and eating to the point she didn’t want to leave. When they finally left the restaurant, Hana was buzzing with need.As soon as Kyle was seated in the car, Hana hopped on hi
Calvin couldn’t stop pacing. He chewed his knuckle, walking up and down the length of his dressing room. KJ sighed from the chair he was seated on. “Cal, you need to stop.”“I’m calm. I’m calm,” Calvin said without looking at his brother. KJ stopped pressing his tab and stood. “I’m fine, KJ. I promise.”KJ laughed. Already in front of Calvin, he helped his big brother fix his cufflinks and adjusted the buttons that were wrongly placed. Holding him by his shoulders, he said, “It’s a small party. No need to be so nervous about it. Hana wants to see you.”Yes, she did. Calvin was convinced about that. But he hadn’t seen her since that last time on the bed. That thought made him almost blush. It was a first for him, but it wasn’t something he could say he regretted.“Alright.” He tugged on the hem of his navy blue jacket and nodded. “A
Hana couldn’t stop smiling. She had tried, but her lips automatically curled upwards. Their wedding reception was over. She had just entered the backseat of the limousine with her husband when Camilla poked her head through the window and hugged her.She held onto her sister-in-law’s arm, her smile authentic and wide. “Thanks for today,” she told Camilla. “I appreciate it.”“That’s what sisters do for each other.”That statement was a stab to Hana’s chest. But she smiled. Cara would have had fun here without Baba and Mama to tower over them.“I love you,” Camilla said, kissing Angel on the cheek before stepping back. She stuck her tongue at Kyle, and Hana laughed.“I love you too,” Hana replied.“Me too,” Kyle yelled from the other end of the car. The three of them burst out laughing, but she couldn’t help that linger