Slowly pulling out of her, I took the hankie from my jacket and went back under her dress where I cleaned her up as we both attempted to get our breathing under control.
Standing back up, I looked at Grace and we both started laughing. “You horny bastard!” she said as she launched herself into my arms. Picking her up, I held onto her tightly as I said, “Being with you is like the first time every time, Grace.”
“Grace? Noah? Where in the hell are you two?” Meagan called out.
“Noah! Asshole where are you?” Grayson said.
Grace lifted her eyebrows and said, “That’s an unlikely search party pair.”
Laughing, I placed my hand on the back of Grace’s neck and pulled her to me. Kissing her fast and hard, I said, “I love you, Grace Bennet.”
Giving me a smile that made my knees weak, Grace replied back, “I love you the most, Noah Bennet.”
This. Life couldn’t get any better than this.
As we made our way out of the trees, we came face to face with Meagan and Grayson. The two of them glared at us.
“Oh. My. God. You had sex, didn’t you?” Meagan asked as she looked between us. Smiling, I glanced over to Grace who wore a beautiful shade of pink on her cheeks.
Grayson laughed and said, “You lucky son-of-a-bitch. I want your life.”
Meagan shot a look over to Grayson. I wasn’t sure how to read it. She quickly rolled her eyes and pointed to Grace. “Slut!”
Turning on her heels, she started off toward the house again as Grace called out, “Whore!”
Meagan lifted her hand and waved it as she said, “You taught me well, Grace!”
Letting out a chuckle, Grace turned to Grayson. “I’d say someone was sexually frustrated. You should go after her, Gray.”
Letting out a gruff laugh, Grayson said, “Fuck that. Been there done that. No thanks.” Turning, Grayson followed Meagan.
“Wow, I’m sensing deep issues between those two,” I said as I picked Grace up and threw her over my shoulder as she screamed out in protest.”
Meagan turned around and screamed, “If you ruin her hair before pictures, Noah Bennet I’m kicking you in the balls!”
As we walked back up to join everyone, I took a chance and looked over at Jeff. He was shooting me daggers so I looked away. Matt walked up and handed Grace the painting that was wrapped up. “Assmole Noah had me make you this. It’s his wedding gift to you, Grace. Open it now!”
The excitement in his voice made me smile as Grace took the painting and sat on a chair. When she opened it, she let out a gasp. It was a portrait of Grace. A beautiful one at that. “Matt, this is beautiful. I’m in the kitchen at home!” Grace turned and looked at me and then back at Matt.
Nodding his head, Matt said. “You said yes.”
At first Grace was confused before she looked back at the picture. “Oh my goodness. The day Noah asked me to marry him. Matt, you’re amazing.”
Matt smiled a smile so big and bright. “You are amazing, Grace.”
Tears fell from my eyes and Grace’s eyes. “Matt, may I hug you?” Grace asked as Matt nodded his head.
After a quick hug, Matt looked at me and said, “Come play Frisbee with me, assmole.”
Yep. This day was beyond perfect.
Grace
I hated the month of September. It was hot and today I wasn’t in the mood for hot. October was in one week and I couldn’t wait to do the Halloween display in the front window of Wild Flower.
“Hey,” Alex said as she walked up with Bayli on her hip.
Wiping the sweat from my forehead, I stood from where I had been digging in the small garden in the back of the nursery. It was only there for Alex and me to play around in. Something about digging in the dirt calmed me and today, I felt like I needed calming. I smiled when I saw Bayli hold her arms out for me to take her. “Hey, baby girl. Oh, look at my big girl.”