Grace fluttered around the house one more time making sure that there was nothing out of place. It was Christmas Eve and she was meeting her fiancé John's parents for the first time. Her sister Violet tried her best to hold in a laugh as she stood there watching her.
"Would you relax? Everything is going to be fine. John's parents are going to love you."
"I can't relax. This is a big deal. I just want them to like me."
"They will. Because you're an awesome person. And John loves you."
"Were you this nervous when you met Mike's folks?" Violet nodded.
"I was terrified. I kept thinking about everything that could go wrong. But it was fine. His mom loves me." Violet smiled. "Now, go get dressed and I'll keep an eye on dinner for you. They'll be here soon." Grace nodded and walked upstairs to get dressed.
John stood in the airport with his soon to be brother in law and waited for his parents. He couldn't believe he'd gotten them to agree to come to Florida for Christmas. But he was excited for them to meet Grace. He hadn't been looking to fall in love when he met her but something about her drew him in and before he knew it, he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. His mom had been a little surprised when he'd called them and told them that he was getting married again. Especially so soon after he got divorced. But as long as he was happy, so were his parents and they'd agreed to come meet the love of his life. John looked over at Mike as he laughed into the phone.
"Tell her to calm down. We'll be there soon. Alright. Yeah. I love you too babe." Mike said as he hung up the phone. "Violet says that Grace is flipping out. She's cleaned the living room three times since we left." John laughed.
"I don't know why she's so nervous. They're going to love her as much as I do."
"It's in their nature. Violet was the same way when she met my mom. It was hilarious." Mike said. "And now, my mom takes her side in every argument we ever have. I just buy them both flowers when I know I'm wrong." John laughed.
"That's because you're a smart man." He said as his parents came into sight. They exchanged greetings and headed out to the car.
Grace looked at herself in the little black dress she'd chosen to wear and the necklace that John had given her for her birthday and walked back downstairs minutes before John, Mike and John's parents walked in the door. John smiled as she came out of the kitchen.
"Mom, Dad this is Grace Garrison. Grace, these are my parents, Carol and John Sr." Grace smiled.
"Nice to meet you both." Grace said holding out her hand for them to shake. Carol smiled and pulled her into a hug causing John's smile to widen.
"It's nice to meet you too dear. You're prettier than John said you were." Carol said. "And whatever that is cooking smells wonderful."
"It's done if you're hungry." Grace said as she walked toward the kitchen with Carol arm and arm. John looked at his dad.
"I don't think I've ever seen your mother warm up to someone so quickly. She's definitely a keeper." He too walked toward the kitchen. Mike looked at John and smiled.
"I'll leave you the name of my florist." They had dinner and talked for a little while longer before John's parents headed to the hotel and Violet and Mike headed home. John looked at Grace as she walked around cleaning up. She'd managed to charm his parents and that made him love her even more. He wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed her on the cheek.
"You know my parents loved you." He said. She smiled.
"They're very nice. I think your mom and I are going to be good friends." He smiled.
"Good. Now let's leave this mess till in the morning and head upstairs. I'm ready for bed."
"You want to go to sleep this early?" He smiled at her devilishly, showing his dimples which had always been a weak spot for her and leaned in closer so his mouth was even with her ear.
"I don't remember saying anything about sleeping." He said. She giggled a little and ran up the stairs with him close behind her. He caught up to her in the bedroom and made quick work of her dress. He licked his lips a little and bent down to claim her lips. He deepened the kiss as her bra fell to the floor and he ran his hands up her side. Her body arched closer to him and he smiled against her lips before he pulled away and started lavishing attention on her neck. She wasn't aware that he'd backed them toward the bed until the backs of her legs hit the edge before he lifted her body in his arms and laid them back on it gently. He broke away from her for a minute to pull off his own clothes, taking her underwear as he went. He let his eyes wash over her and licked his lips again.
"You gonna stand there looking at me all night?" She asked. He smiled and climbed on the bed with her running his fingers up her thighs. She arched against him and moaned when he slid a finger inside her. He smiled and leaned down kissing her again as he worked his finger inside her. He swallowed her moans and he smiled against her skin as he felt her getting close. He pulled his finger out and positioned himself over her, gently sliding himself into her. She moaned and held on to his back, pulling him closer. He pushed himself in a little deeper and a little harder every time, each time bringing them both closer and closer toward the edge.
"I love you." He whispered softly as they came together. He rolled to the side and pulled her to him, resting her head on his chest and kissed her on the forehead.
"I love you too John. Always."