Chapter 91Two months later.Garret VanderbiltPOVTomorrow is my wedding day and that’s the last thing on my mind today. Dianna just told me she was pregnant yesterday. I’m going to be a dad again. I almost can’t believe it. I thought it won’t take longer for us to fall pregnant.But knowing our baby will grow up with a group of friends makes me feel so much better. Julliet’s twins, Hallie and Haisley, plus she’s also pregnant right now, exactly two months pregnant from what Blake told me last week. Paige Julliet’s cousin gave birth to a girl Calista a month ago, and Samantha gave birth to a boy Remington three weeks ago. They’re both attending the wedding today with their families. I’m grateful to have friends who’d put their lives on hold to be there for your special. My own family didn’t show up for my big day. But I didn’t need them, I have my friends who love and support me just fine.I’m going to be a dad again. God, I feel too old to be a father again, but I can’t help but be
"Thank you, Garret… " she thanks me.We walk into the hospital and to the maternity ward.I pull Dianna in front of me when we step into the elevator.“You’re still good my love?” I ask her.She leans her back against my chest and nods her head. “Don’t worry about me. I’m good."I love you with all my heart and soul, my inside’s burn for you. I will always love you and the baby inside of you…” I promise her.She turns to face me. “I love you too…” she hugs me.Someone clears their throat that’s when I remembered there were other people in the elevator with us.Dianna pulls away from me. “Sorry…” she apologizes.I smile at them. I wasn’t embarrassed but my bride sure was.It doesn’t take us long to get to the maternity ward. Dr Wade Daily is waiting for us. He was the doctor who delivered Grayson and lead Sarah through all her other pregnancies.“Mr. Vanderbilt.” He greets.I smile and shake his head. “Dr Daily it’s good to see you…” I tell him.He smiles brightly. “I hear congratulati
Chapter 92Dianna DavenportPOVToday is my wedding day and I still feel terrible. I kept it in, since Abigail is the only one to know about my pregnancy, she’s been keeping my champaign glass full of apple juice instead of champaign like everyone else’s glass.No one suspects a thing at least, most of my wedding party is half drunk since they’ve been drinking since early this morning.Abigail being my best friend is my maid of honor and Julliet is my bridesmaid. I only have the two of them walking down the aisle.Garret has Grayson as his best man and then Craig as groomsman.It means the world to Garret to have Grayson stand by his side during the wedding ceremony.I look around the room making sure these girls weren’t too drunk, I can’t have them stumbling over have way through the ceremony.The girls were talking about Julliet and Samantha’s nonprofit and how the progress is on the building and planning.It is interesting to hear the planning and whatnot.Though I don’t want these
Inside the ChapelGarret VanderbiltPOVThe grand organ plays a hymn and I stand up straight.In a just a few moments I’ll be faced to face with Dianna. I can’t express the happiness blooming within my heart. The excitement is about to burst out of my chest.The chapel doors open and Julliet’s the first to walk in with a light blue flowy dress to cover her new baby bump.Next in is Abigial Dianna’s best friend. She’s got a tight fitted short champaign color dress on, holding a bouquet of flowers I’ve already forgotten the name of.I smile when I see Dianna walk in with her brother. Dianna and Blake share a bond between the two of them, other siblings don’t have.From what Dianna’s told Blake basically raised her while her father barely ever even took note of her. That’s exactly the type of father I don’t want to be.All my children will be treated equally. The baby and Grayson. I couldn’t help but let my eyes fall on Dianna’s stomach where my baby is growing. I take her in fully. She
Chapter 93Two weeks laterRyan RodgersPOVI’d dropped Kendell back at her apartment before I headed home.On my way home I have had a lot of time to think or run things through my mind. I wanted to show Ken the winelands it’s beautiful out there especially in the summer.Kendell and I’ve been together for a year now going on two. I want to show her just how much she means to me; I want to make her my wife. Tomorrow, I propose to her at my family’s winery, it’s not like I’ve hidden that side of me away, I just don’t use my full name with my books. Not even Blake and Craig call me Vanclief. I’m the middle son of Vanessa and Rodger Vanclief, of the Vanclief Winery. My name is Ryan Rodger Vanclief. Though I hadn’t used that name since high school.Blake, Aiden, and Craig know of course but never mention it. Would Kendell be upset about not telling her or will she accept that part of me? I’ve made my name as an author because my brother Henry is set to inherit the entire business, but I
Chapter 94Kendell MarksPOVLife has the weirdest way of pulling the rug right out from under your feet, two months ago I nearly gave up on our relationship, if it wasn’t for Julliet’s insistence I would have been alone wallowing in self-pity.Now I’m getting ready to go on a date with the man I love. I’ve felt nothing but guilt for the way I reacted and how I didn’t trust Ryan. I of course did the wrong thing I didn’t tell him; I was never going to tell him that secret was going with me to my grave.After I make my way back to my room, I quickly take a shower.I wasn’t really pissed off that he woke me. I thought it was kind of sweet that he wanted to spend the entire day with me, since we’ve spent the past week with all our friends. Some one-on-one time does sound great, but did he have to choose hiking?I’m not one of the fittest people in the world. The other day I had to take one flight of stairs at work, and I was out of breath. Last week I was out breath opening a jar. I doubt
“You see that huge tree over there?” Ryan asks.I nod.“My parents planted that tree on their first date. My father brought my mom here on their first date and it has just grown since then. Want to plant a tree together?” he asks.God why does family sound so perfect?I go along with his suggestion and one of the staff members help us plant a tiny tree.“One day our children will grow up and visit this vineyard and see this tree.” He says softly.I look at Ryan, like actually look at him. I’ve always known Ryan to be a true romantic, but I always thought it was the writer in him. But he’s just perfect.After dusting ourselves off and washing our hands we continue our walk. Walking back to ward the house. But behind the house.This was my first time being at a vineyard and I never knew it could be fun, this didn’t feel like a hike though.I didn’t know what one should feel like, but I knew it wasn’t as enjoyable as this was.The view from up here is amazing. I couldn’t believe how amaz
Chapter 955 years later…(Blake has two daughters Haisley and Hallie who are six and a son Maddox who is five.Samantha and Crag have a daughter Harriette who is eleven. Remington who is five and Blaze who is two.Paige and Storm have Calista who is five and son Godfrey who is two.Aiden has a son Blake who is two.Kendell and Ryan have son Jullian who is two.Dianna and Garret have a son Grayson who is sixteen and daughter Grace who is five...)-----Craig BlackheartPOVI stand downstairs glaring at the stairs, even though I couldn’t see my best friend. He was running late again. Ever since Blake and Julliet had Maddox, they’re always late. Not once have these fools been early for anything since then."Blake and Julliet, if the two of you are fucking up there, I’m leaving the two of you here alone!" I shout so they could hear me."You motherfucker!” Blake shouts from upstairs."You really love going on them recently." Sam says from the sofa. “You need to calm down love. Since you’r