Hey! I am so excited about this story I just…I just had to post! I will be posting for my other 2 stories by Sunday! By the way, this chapter will be long!
Author's note: Just so you know, since they're getting married now obviously their relationship is going to be boosted up. Keep in mind this is rated T which means it's like a PG-13 movie. There can be bed scenes, just nothing too…in detail.
I just wanted to give a heads up in case you guys thought that it was too much. If you like it, great. I not, please leave a comment or PM me about what's bad about it.
Chapter 2:
The sun peered through my half open window. The blazing sun hit my eyes, making me wake. I yawned, opening up my eyes. That's when it really truly hit me..
I'M GETTING MARRIED
I looked at my ring, smiling. It's beautiful. Although I do love the ring, it's not what's making me so happy. I'm so happy because…because just the thought of me being so privileged to be able to spend my life with the most amazing man…I truly am the luckiest girl in the world. I don't even deserve Helia.
I went toward my closet and took out white shorts, a blue t-shirt, then a open button up shirt. I put on a brown hat with brown feather earrings.
I went down to the kitchen, and to my surprise….everyone was up. The girls were over too…..weird….
Around the kitchen table sat the girls, Katy, Suzan, Mrs. Knightly and at the head was Jamie and Rose.
"Ummm…hello" I said confused
"Well it's about time you woke up!" Stella said handing me a cup of coffee
"Good morning to you too" I said with a laugh
"Hey! Focus people! We got lots to do!" Jamie screamed getting everyone's attention
"Ummm…what exactly is going on here?" I asked, leaning over the table
"Um hello! Does wedding planner extraordinaires mean nothing to you?" Rose asked, pointing from herself to Jamie
"Well you're definitely extraordinary" I sighed, taking a look at the bridal magazines scattered around the table.
Everyone laughed at my comment
"Oooo! Flora look at this one! No wait I change my mind, I call that one for my wedding day" Katy said pointing to a wedding dress in one of the wedding magazines
I smiled
"Guys, I literally just got married…literally!" I said
"Look Flora, Jamie and I have been planning this wedding for 5 years now, it's no longer your wedding, this is OUR wedding now!" Rose screamed
We all burst out laughing
"Yeah okay, you guys carry on" I said with a laugh, taking my bowl of cereal and sitting on the couch, switching on the T.V.
"Flora!" Bloom screamed
I looked up as I put some cereal in my mouth
"Yeah?" I asked, cereal in my mouth
"Come on. Just come look at dresses" Suzan said
I sighed
"Alright" I said
I got up, and joined them at the table.
Rose handed me a flower
"Look in this magazine Flor, Jamie and I circled the ones we think you'll look pretty in" Rose said handing me a magazine
I looked at it, flipping through it.
"Rose, I think these dresses are a bit…showy…" I said
"Showy? They're perfect!" Rose said
"Yeah! Totally! In fact, why don't we head down to the bridal shop downtown and skim through" Layla suggested
Rose high fived her
"Now we're getting somewhere!" She said
"Yeah!" Jamie said
"I'll drive!" Rose said as we headed toward the door
"No you will not!" Suzan said
I smiled.
I got into Layla's car with the girls and Katy, and Rose, Jamie, Mrs. Knightly and Suzan got in the other car.
When we got to the bridal shop, it was pretty much empty. There were a few girls in there. There were lots of racks filled with crisp white dresses, and lots of racks filled with beautiful bridesmaid's dresses.
"Okay Flora! Come on out! Let's see the dress!" Layla called from outside the dressing room
"Yeah…but I don't know about this one….." I called back
"This is the one I picked out" Rose said
I opened up the door appearing in a white dress, that went out in a Cinderella style and was covered in sparkles, bows, and beads. The top sleeves bunched up by my shoulders.
"I feel like Walt Disney just threw up all over me" I said
"What's wrong with that? You should feel like a Disney princess Flora! It's your special day!" Jamie said
"Do you love it?" Rose asked me
"I don't love this dress" I said apologetically
"Well okay. If you don't like it, then just try on the others" Suzan said, leading me back in
After a long, hard day of trying on bridal gowns, and the girls pressuring me into choosing a maid of honor and main bridesmaid, I was wiped!
Afterwards, I headed for Helia's apartment. We were going to have dinner together. Wow, this is the highlight of my day!
I took out my keys, opening the door to the apartment. Helia had given me keys to the apartment long before we were even engaged.
"Hey!" I called dropping my jacket in the kitchen
"In here!" Helia called from the living room
I smiled, just by the sound of his voice.
I walked in, seeing Helia sitting at the table, pen in hand and files before him. He had on a white button up shirt and a stethoscope around his neck.
"You look busy" I said
"Actually, I'm getting ahead on my work" Helia said filing in some stuff on his files
"What for?" I asked walking up behind him
"My mother has arranged a trip for us" Helia said
I lifted my eyebrows confused
"Why?" I asked
Helia put down his pen, turning around.
"She wants us to get together with her side of the family to tell them the big news" Helia said, wrapping his arms around my waist
"That's great! I haven't seen Chelsea since Thanksgiving" I said happily
"But we'll be going down south toward Florida instead. It's way to hot to go up to the mountains" Helia said
A smile played at my lips
"That's a pretty long road trip" I said
"Aren't we just fond of those?" Helia asked sarcastically
We laughed
I leaned in pecking him on his lips.
I took the stethoscope off his neck placing it on the counter.
"Alright Dr. Knightly, now it's relaxation time" I said, turning and collapsing on the couch. I totally could have just fallen asleep right then.
Helia sat down next to me
"What's up with you?" Helia asked, noticing my tired look
"You want to know how many dresses I tried on today?" I asked, putting my head on his lap and looking up at him.
"I don't know…6?" He guessed
"Try 26, maybe more" I said
"Woah. We've been engaged for 1 day" Helia said with a laugh
"Exactly! And do you want to know how many I liked out of all of them?" I asked
"How many?" He asked
"None! That's just the thing. They wont listen to what I want. They just kept throwing at me these…okay just dresses I didn't like" I said
Helia chuckled
"What was wrong with them?" Helia asked
"Well, Jamie and Rose kept giving me these like totally loaded dresses, with like a total poof. Then, Stella and Bloom had me trying on these like tight, short, show off everything dresses!" I said
"Well I wouldn't mind that.." Helia said
"Helia!" I said playfully hitting his arm
"Joking" Helia said
We laughed.
"Just remember, they love you, and they just want you to be happy" Helia said
"I know that, of course I do…I just don't know how to say no to them when they show me something that they love and I just…don't" I said
"You wanna know what'll make you feel better?" Helia asked
"What?" I asked
"Some Chinese take-out" Helia said
I smiled
"You know me so well" I said sarcastically
Helia and I got some Chinese take-out. Helia got me food from the vegetarian menu though. We talked as we ate about, well everything. That's what I love about him. We can be talking for hours to each other, and just NEVER get bored.
"So how many days are we going away?" I asked
"A week. You should tell Rose and Katy they can come along. I'd say your mom and Dad could come, but they work" Helia said
"Good idea. Rose always has a blast with your family" I said
"Remember the first time I brought you?" Helia asked
"How could I forget? We went free falling down the snow tubing trail, we almost ran over a moose, and if I may recall you totally tried to seduce me on the bed" I said
Helia laughed
"I did not seduce you! I was trying to show you that I liked you! I was even going to kiss you, but you looked so freaked out so I kind of just back off" Helia said
"I wasn't freaked out, I was nervous!" I said
Helia smiled
"Freaked out" he sang
I narrowed my eyes
"I'm calling Katy" I said
I picked up my phone and dialed Katy's number
"Speak to me, sister!" Katy said, knowing it was me
I laughed
"Well hello to you too" I said
"What's up?" She asked
"Well, Mrs. Knightly has arranged for us to go on a trip. We're going down to lorida for a week, want to come?" I asked
"Hell to the yes!" Katy cried
"Awesome!"
"Ask Rose if she'd like to come too" I said
"Okay, back in a sec"
A few minutes later, Katy came back on the phone.
"She said, and I quote, that would be so totally magtastic!" Katy said in a high pitched voice
"Magtastic?" I asked
"Well ya see, it's magnificent and fantastic…morphed in one!" Katy said, a sarcastic twang to her voice
I laughed
"You 2 start packing, we're leaving tomorrow" I said
"If you want I'll pack yours too. I know what you like" Katy said
"Seriously? Thanks!" I said
"No problem, I practically live in your closet anyways" Katy said
I laughed
"But you better not try and pull any tricks on me again like last time…" I said
"Flora, forgive and forget, isn't that what you always say?" Katy asked
"You replaced all of my clothing with bikinis!" I screamed
"We gave it all back….somewhat…" Katy said
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're lucky I love you" I said
"Thanks Flo. See ya tonight…unless you end up staying over at Helia's for the night…." She said, and I could hear some giggling in the background
"Katy!" I screamed
All I could hear was the sound of Rose and Katy's laughter in the background.
"Bye Flo" I heard Katy muster out through her giggles
"Bye" I said
I hung up turning toward Helia, who'd gotten up to go to the kitchen
"They'll come" I called
"Great. Now what was that I heard about you staying the night?" Helia asked lifting his eyebrows in a taunting manner
I felt a blush on my cheeks
"Katy's just being Katy" I said, brushing it off
"I always knew Katy had some pretty good ideas" Helia said
I lifted my eyebrows as his comment slowly clicked in my mind
"Now you're getting it" Helia said with a wink
I laughed
"Dr Knightly, I must say, you are quite the flirt" I said crossing my arms and shaking my head
"Hey, anybody can be a flirt. It takes some real skill to know how to do it well" Helia said
We both started laughing. Helia always knows how to fire back a comment….
The next morning, I was the first up. I got Katy up, who immediately ran to the bathroom to get ready. I went down to Rose's room to wake her.
"Rose" I said shaking her
"Rose" I said again
Her eyes fluttered open
"What time is it?" She asked, rubbing her eyes
"6:20" I said
"..in the morning?" She asked, an incredulous expression on her face
"We gotta get going. Chelsea and everyone is expecting us by 11" I said
Rose groaned, lifting her legs out of her bed.
"Now get dressed. Dress warm, summer's here and it's in full swing" I said, fanning my face from the heat
Rose yawned, giving me a thumbs up.
I went back up to my room, going into my closet. I put on light blue jean shorts that were a little baggy, and a loose grey t-shirt. I put on my gold necklace and brown feather earrings. I left my hair out, then I strapped on my sandals.
Katy came out of the bathroom, hair ironed, clothes on. She was wearing black jean shorts, and a flowy shirt that showed her belly button. She had on a pair of wedges and some hoop earrings.
Yes, I know what your thinking. Katy dresses so much cooler than me, and I know it's true. But…I really couldn't care less. I've never really been one to really follow the whole "fashion" thing. Obviously it must be working somewhat, considering Helia's still with me. But I know that Helia cares what's on the inside, and not about what's on the outside, so that's actually not totally 100 percent true.
"When is Helia coming to pick us up?" Katy asked
"Mmmm….10 minutes" I said checking my watch
"What about breakfast?" Rose said peeking through our door, brush in hand, trying to get through her thick blond curls.
"We'll stop for something" I said with a nod
They gave me the thumbs up
"Don't worry, I wont starve you, I promise" I said with a laugh
"Oh! Flora, by the way, your suitcase is downstairs" Katy said
I nodded, thanking her.
Suddenly, we heard a honking outside the window.
We looked out and saw Jamie jumping out of the car, looking up and smiling at us.
"Come on down you guys! Next destination, Miami Beach baby!" She screamed, cupping her mouth
We all laughed, waving back.
"Flo, you leave a note on the counter. Rose and I will load the car" Katy said
"Okay, but if something's too heavy, call me or Helia" I told them
Katy gave me a thumbs up, then put on her pink sun glasses
"Let's do this thing" She said
I went down to the kitchen and got out a note pad. I just left a note saying what time we'd left, the address of the hotel, and when we'd be back.
I went outside, locking the door behind me.
"Okay my people! Let's hit the road!" I said going over to Helia who'd slammed the trunk shut.
"I call window seat!" Rose said hopping in first
"I call the other one!" Jamie screamed
"Oo…crap! Damn these girls always get me!" Katy said getting in between them.
I got into the passenger seat, Helia getting into the front seat.
"We'll be driving for 9 hours now. We should be arriving around dinner time" Helia announced
"But if it's a 9 hour drive, then we'll get there by 3…that's not dinner time.." Jamie said
"Well if you factor in traffic, bathroom breaks, food stops, and occasional life threatening experiences, we should make it there in time for dinner" helia said
"Oh yeah, I forgot to factor that stuff in" Jamie said, as if it were totally normal
"Holy crap! Are you guys not so flippin excited to get to freakin Florida!" Katy asked
"Umm yes! This is like the best way to kick off summer vacation!" I said
They all looked at me
"What?" I asked
"So like..getting engaged..?" Katy asked
"Oh! That too!" I said taking a look at my ring
Helia started the car, and after a trip to 7/11, we got on the highway.
Katy leaned back, putting her feet up.
"Wake me up at a quarter to paradise" She said, crossing her arms and shutting her eyes
Just as her eyes shut…
"Punch buggy yellow! No punch back!" Rose screamed, punching Katy in the gut
Katy popped up.
"Kid, I swear to god…!" Katy said
"What? You swear to god what?" Rose asked, hands on hips
"I will hurt you" Katy said, narrowing her eyes and clenching her fists
"Guys! Shut up! I'm trying to text here!" Jamie screamed, waving her phone up in the air
"Stay out of this!" Katy and Rose screamed at Jamie
Jamie glared at them
"You guys are so mean!"
"Get out of my face!"
"Shut up!"
Helia and I looked at each other, wide eyed
"Hey!" Helia screamed
The 3 of them paused
"You guys have got to cut it out" I said
"Well Rose started it…" Katy mumbled
"Katy, are you 9, or 19?" I asked
"19" She sighed, crossing her arms
"Rose and Jamie, please don't start with Katy. Let's just ride peacefully, okay?" I asked
"fine"
"I guess"
"whatever"
I looked at Helia
"It's times like these I miss when Rose and Jamie would just sleep the whole way" I said
"Amen to that" Helia said knuckle pounding me
Katy popped her head in between us
"Yeah, cause it gave you guys some time to…get to know each other" Katy said, in her taunting voice
"Oh yeah, they got to know each other. They got to know each other reeeaaalllll well" Jamie said with a wink
The 3 started laughing
"Oh ha, ha, ha. But you know what's really funny! I have a boyfriend…..now here's the funny part….and you guys don't! Hahahahaha!" I said laughing
The 3 of them looked down, defeated
Helia laughed
"ooooo, you guys just got dissed" he sang humorously
The 3 started laughing at Helia's comment.
We drove for a good 4 hours in peace. It was a beautiful road trip. The summer sun was shining like it never had before!
"So, what are we gonna do when we get there?" Rose asked
"Hit the beach!" Katy suggested
"Na, it'll be too late for the beach" Helia said
"Well before we do anything, Flora and Helia have to tell everyone the big news" Jamie said
"They don't know yet, right?" Katy asked
"Yup, it's a total surprise" Helia said
"Speaking of surprises, guess what. Our teacher is expecting a baby. She'll be going on maternity leave soon which means…" Rose started
"I have a possibility of filling in for her" I finished
"I hope they hire you. That'll be so awesome!" Rose said with a nod of excitement
"Yeah! Flora being our teacher would be like….fun everyday!" Jamie said
I smiled
"But I'll still be serious. I still have to teach you something!" I said
"Hey, speaking of having kids, how many are you guys planning on having?" Katy asked
Helia and I looked at each other, a bit hesitant I didn't want to say anything that'll make him uncomfortable.
"Why don't we get through the wedding before we start talking kids?" Helia suggested
I smiled, grateful for the save out of the awkward situation.
"Oh come on! We already know you guys are both the family types! Come on, I know you guys were thinking about it" Rose said
Helia and I looked at each other again, and I could see some kind of comfort in his eye.
"I don't know…I guess I kind of always thought of 2. 1 boy, 1 girl" I said
They all turned to Helia for a response
"Hey, whatever she wants I'm happy with" Helia said
"Oh come on Helia, don't you get a say in your decisions?" Jamie asked
"Yes, but I'm not the one carrying around a baby in my stomach for 9 months, am I?" Helia said
"True that" Jamie, Katy, and Rose chorused
We drove more, finally reaching the edge of florida.
"Guys! Look at the beach!" Rose said pointing toward the water
"It's beautiful. Mom said our hotel has 2 pools, 1 indoor, 1 outdoor, and a private beach!" Jamie said
"Great site for meeting cute boys" Katy said, lifting her sunglasses off
We all started laughing at her comment.
"How much longer from here Helia?" Rose asked
"a little less than an hour, and it's currently 5:32. We're making great time" Helia said
"Wooooo! What's up Miami!" Rose screamed out her window
We all laughed as people waved to her
"Man, people around here are so much more friendly" Rose said waving back
"Yeah, okay now you guys just have to do something for me. Rose, Jamie, I know you guys are fast friend makers and just LOVE to socialize with people you have never met in your life and could possibly be a total CREEP. Could you guys just not talk to strangers?" I asked
"We don't talk to strangers" Jamie said
Helia, Katy and I looked at her
"That often…" Rose finished
We kept driving, seeing lots of really cute little souvenir shops. We stopped by some funny places to take pictures, and Katy purchased a T-shirt that said, "I'm in Miami Bitch!" on it. I so didn't approve of it…but I have to admit the looks people were giving her…priceless!
As we started driving down a really long street, palm trees lining the sidewalks, Helia suddenly jumped.
"What is it?" I asked
"What's the resort place called again?" Helia asked
"It's called, Paradise Hills" I said
"Crap. We just passed it, like 5 miles back. It just hit me! I saw a sign!" Helia said
All of us groaned as we were pulled into the long line of traffic
"This is just great" We all groaned
After we escaped from the traffic, and turned around we finally made it! When I saw the sign I felt a burst of excitement go through me.
"Justin just texted me. Everyone's waiting for us" Helia said as we pulled into the long, paved, driveway.
"Well duh, we're always the last to show" Katy said
We all nodded in agreement as Helia stopped the car in front of the hotel and some valet guys came out to help us with our stuff.
They brought us a hotel cart, helping us unload everything from the trunk.
"would you like us to take this up to your rooms?" He asked
"We can do it, don't worry about it" I said, tipping the man
"Thank you mam" He said
I smiled
Helia handed him the keys. He got in the front seat and drove our car away.
"Why didn't you let the man take it?" Rose asked
"Because, he's probably done that maybe 15 times just today. We should give him a break" I said
They all sighed, nodding in agreement.
"Well, we better check in. Flora will come with me, Helia, you and the girls go wait by the elevator with the stuff" Katy said
I went with Katy toward the front desk. Thankfully, there was no line, so we went straight to the front.
"Hi, welcome to Paradise Hills, how may I be of service to you?" The women at the counter said
"We'd like to check in. Our party is under the name, Knightly" I said
She typed some stuff on her computer then looked up at me with a smile.
"Ahhh yes. We have 2 bedrooms reserved for your party. 1 has 2 queen sized beds and a cot, the other has a king sized bed" She said
"Thank you" I said as she handed me and Katy the 2 room keys.
"Have a good day and enjoy your stay" The women said waving
Katy and I made our way to the elevator.
"You know what we're going to have to do, right?" Katy asked
I lifted an eyebrow
"What are you talking about?" I asked her
"Dude! 1 king sized bed….." She said
"I know, and you, me and Rose will share it…" I said, still extremely confused
"Oh for the love of…..you and Helia!" She screamed
"What about me and Helia?" I asked
She smacked her forehead
"Mrs. Knightly obviously wanted you and Helia to share that room, and the rest of us in the other room" Katy said
"Oh, yeah, I guess you're right" I said with an uncaring shrug
"Do you not understand what I just said!" Katy asked me
"It's finally happened. Stella has finally gotten into your pretty little head" I said patting her head
"Not funny. I'm being serious here" She said
"Who cares if I have to share with Helia? It's not like we haven't slept in the same house before. I fall asleep with him on the couch in his apartment lots of times, it's no big deal" I said
"You guys are probably gonna do it…" Katy sang
"No we're not. I can almost guaranty that to you" I said
"Almost" Katy sang
I narrowed my eyes
"Alright, I bet you 10 bucks we won't end up doing it" I said
Katy didn't even have to think about it.
"Oh you're on. Can't wait to buy that new shirt I wanted" Katy said, rubbing her hands together
"And I cant wait to win and show you, that every human being in this world….besides you….can refrain themselves!" I said
"I have only done it like 6 times!" Katy screamed, but in a lowered tone so that nobody in the lobby could hear her
I put my hands on my hips
"7 times" She said
I lifted my eyes up as if to say, please, you cant fool me.
"Okay you know what? We are NOT counting!" Katy screamed
I burst out laughing as we saw Helia, Rose and Jamie waiting for us.
"Yes! It's about time you guys showed up. What floor are we on?" Jamie asked
"We're on floor 8" I said
Pressing number 8 on the elevator.
"How many beds did we get?" Rose asked
"You'll be sleeping with me and Jamie" Katy said
"What about Flora?" Rose asked
"She'll be with Helia" Katy said, flashing me an evil smile
I narrowed my eyes at her.
"Hey, I'm satisfied" Helia said, a smile on his face
We all burst out laughing.
When the door opened, we all helped Helia get the cart out.
"Look at us being such a happy loving family…for once…take a picture so we won't forget this moment!" Rose said
We all laughed as Katy took out her camera and snapped a picture of us. Rose and Jamie were sitting on top of the suitcases, Helia pulled at one end, smiling with funny thumbs up, and I pulled at the other, making it look like pulling it was hard. Funniest picture ever!
We finally found our rooms and, as usual, they were right next to each other.
"Everybody get settled in, meet back outside in 10 minutes" Katy announced
Just as we were about to go in…
"Wow this place is nice. I wonder if these walls are sound proof" Katy said, giving me her evil grin
"I don't know, why don't we find out? I'm sure there's a perfectly decent guy around here for you, let's see if we can hear…." I started, but was cut off
"Okay! That's enough!" Katy screamed quickly shutting me up
I laughed
"And victory is served" I said
"Okay, I'll admit, nicely played….but I'm still gonna win this bet" Katy said
"Dream on" I said
"Oh and need I remind you, Helia cant know anything about this bet" Katy said
"But wait that's not fair!" I said
"Why? You afraid you're going to loose your so called, "refrain" when he starts coming onto you? Right?" Katy said
I narrowed my eyes
"You my dear sister, have a dirty, dirty mind" I said
"And you my dear sister, are too pure and sweet for life. Just do it already!" Katy screamed
"You are quite the influence on me" I said sarcastically
"Come on Flora, you guys are freakin engaged! It's bound to happen sometime" Katy said
"Well I've never like…done it..so it's all new to me!" I screamed in an undertone so nobody heard our conversation
Katy laughed
"You've never?" Katy asked
"No, now shush and go to your room" I said turning her around and pushing her in
"Fine, fine. But just so you know, I'll be 10 dollars richer….and you'll have lost something more than just 10 bucks" Katy said in a singy voice
"Katy!" I screamed
As the door closed all I could hear was Katy's laughter.
I turned around and went into my room.
"Flor, come and check this out" Helia said, standing by the window
"What is i-oh wow! This is beautiful!"
Our room had THE best view of the ocean I have ever seen. The waves looked so beautiful, majestically flowing over each other.
"This is a nice room" Helia stated
It was pretty big! The 1 bathroom we had was big, and the bedroom area was big too. There was a flat screen T.V on a desk across from the bed. There was a desk with a computer on it, and a couch in the corner.
"Mhm" I said, collapsing on the soft bed. When I got on it, I literally sunk into the fabric.
"What do you know, they really weren't lying when they said welcome to paradise" I said
Helia laughed, then took my hand and helped me up.
"Come on, don't get too comfortable. They're expecting us for dinner" Helia said
"When are we going to tell them?" I asked
"After dinner" Helia said
"What if they notice the ring?" I asked
"Well, then it wont be much of a surprise after all" Helia said
I laughed leaving the room with Helia and going out to the hallway.
The girls were already outside waiting for us.
We got downstairs, and headed straight for the dining room. I didn't even realize how hungry I was until we got in there and the aroma of eggplant parmesan and the different spices filled my nose.
"You guys!" I heard a familiar voice call to us
"Chelsea!" I screamed running to her and giving her a hug.
"Oh my gosh, long time no see! I cant believe we actually did this whole summer resort thing! It's so great to see you all again! Katy!" She screamed turning to Katy and hugging her as well
"Rose! Jamie! Holy crap you guys grew! What are you now, 11, 12?" She asked
"10" They said together
"Cousin!" Katy screamed running at Helia with a hug
Helia laughed
"Calm down before you explode" Helia said to her
"To late! I'm already exploding…WITH EXCITEMENT!" She screamed
"Shhh, you're disturbing these people!" I said, laughing
"Who gives a crap about them? Right now you guys have to come and sit with us and enjoy this awesomely awesome meal with your family" Chelsea said pulling us by our hands.
"So like, how much candy and or coffee did she eat today?" Helia asked sitting down next to me.
"None. Don't even get me started with Chelsea after she's eaten candy" Justin said shaking his head
Everyone laughed
"I'm 25! No 25 year old women still gets sugar rushes! I prefer to call it…coincidental malfunctioning" Chelsea said
"Oh you sure know what coincidental malfunction is" Helia said sarcastically, earning a laugh from Justin, and a smack from Chelsea
After I ordered myself an eggplant parmesan, no meat, we started talking.
"So how has everyone been?" I asked
Everyone replied with things like, good, or great.
"Flora, nobody really cares about how we're doing. What about you and Helia, Katy, and Rose and Jamie?" Chelsea asked
"Rose and I just got jobs as match makers" Jamie announced
Everyone started laughing at that comment, knowing how good they were at that.
"I'm almost out of beauty school. I have 1 more year" Katy said
"Does anybody else feel the need to sing the song, "beauty school dropout"," My Dad said
We all laughed, even Katy did.
"I'm good. I've bee n doing a bunch of surgeries lately" Helia said
"Oh, I bet that got you the big bucks, if you know what I'm saying" Chelsea said, lifting her eyebrows
"Chelsea! You don't say something like that to someone!" Justin said
"Oh Helia's not someone, he's my little cousin, who cares?" Chelsea said
"Gee thanks" Helia said sarcastically
"Flora sure is a lucky girl to be with someone like Helia" Helia's aunt said
I smiled
"Oh yeah, details on that. How have you guys been doing?" Chelsea asked
Chelsea is such a gossiper.
Helia and I looked at each other, smiles playing on our lips.
"Should we just tell them?" I whispered
"Yeah" He whispered
"Yeah, hello? We cant hear what you guys are saying from here! Secrets, secrets, are no fun unless you share with everyone!" Chelsea screamed
"Okay, okay" We said laughing.
"Actually, Flora and I have some big news to tell you guys" Helia said
I looked at everyone who already knew, their expressions changing into smiles.
"Well we're…." I said lifting up my hand to show them the ring
"getting married" I finished
Chelsea's mouth went straight open.
"Okay, raise your hand if you didn't see that coming!" She screamed
All of Helia's family raised their hands, except for his parents and Jamie of course.
I laughed
"OH MY GOSH! THIS IS SO EXCITING!" Chelsea screamed getting up from the table and just hugged Helia and I until we couldn't breath
"Congrats, man" Justin said knuckle pounding Helia
All of his aunts and uncles wished us congratulations
"That's why we came here. To tell you guys the big news" I said
"Wow! A marriage, and a free getaway? This is awesome!" Chelsea said, high fiving Justin
After dinner was over, and my heart stopped beating from all the excitement, we went out and sat in the lobby.
"That was the best dinner ever" I sighed, laying down on the couch
"Good to see you still eat tons" Chelsea said laying next to me
"Always have, always will" Katy said laying on the other side of me
"Man, eating is fun. But now I feel like I gained 60 pounds" Chelsea said, patting her stomach
"Me too" Katy said, patting her stomach as well
"Let's go burn it of then" Rose said, popping her head over us
"Yeah, let's go for a late night swim" Jamie suggested
The 3 of us sat up.
"That's so fun! Yes! We should definitely do that" I said
"That sounds nice. We can go in the indoor pool" Mrs. Knightly said
"I wonder if they have a hot tub down there…" Suzan said, looking like she wanted to relax in the hot tub.
"They do" My dad said, looking like he'd like to relax as well
"Let's go then. It's only 8, the pool stays open till 11" Helia said
"Everybody go up and change" I announced, standing up excitedly
I haven't been in a pool for 9 months! This is gonna be so much fun!
Helia, Katy, Rose, Jamie and I headed upstairs.
"Let's be quick about this, can't wait to see Flora's face when she sees what we did" Katy whispered to Rose and Jamie, so low nobody could hear
We parted our separate ways, each to their own rooms.
I went to my bag and I started to dig through my suitcase for my swim suits. I searched for my 1 piece red bathing suit but then…I found…
"KATY! ROSE! JAMIE!" I screamed banging on their door
I could hear giggling on the other end, no, not giggling, more like 3 girls bursting out laughing.
Katy came to the door, tears in her eyes from laughing so hard
"What is it?" She sang, knowing what I was about to say
"What is this?" I asked, holding up a yellow bikini that had red polka dots.
"Ummm…a teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini?" She said, her shoulders shrugging up
"Well you're right about one thing. It's teeny weeny!" I screamed
The 3 started laughing again
"Note to self, never again let Katy or Rose pack for you" I said
"Sorry Flora, we had to. It was right there, we couldn't hold back" Rose said
I crossed my arms
"Come on, you guys, I cant wear this. I really cant" I pleaded
"Alright, alright. I'll take pity on you. You can wear mine, and I'll wear the teeny weeny one" Katy said handing me her red bikini.
I sighed
"Okay, but next time, please…?" I said
"Sorry Flor" Rose said
"It's okay" I said
I went back across, and when I got in, Helia was already changed into his swim trunks.
"That went well" Helia said
I smiled
"The life of 3 sisters" I said, going into the bathroom.
When I changed, I kept looking at myself in the mirror. I felt nervous walking out like that, right in front of Helia.
"Helia" I called, opening the door a crack
"Yeah?"
"Can you lend me one of your shirts?" I asked
Helia pulled out a shirt from his suitcase, then came to the door.
"Why?" He asked
"Cause I'm gonna put it over" I said
He handed the shirt to me.
"Honestly Flora, I don't know why you're so embarrassed" Helia said
"I feel like I'm naked" I said, pulling the shirt over
"Insecurity, yet another thing I love about you" Helia said with a chuckle
"You like that I'm insecure?" I asked walking out of the bathroom
"Not that I like it, in general. It's just that when I first met you, you were insecure. And even now, 4 years later, you're still the same girl I fell in love with" Helia said
I smiled, unable to express how that made me feel.
Helia pulled me in giving me a peck on the lips.
"Wow, you're gonna be so fun to marry" I stated, making him laugh
Helia and I walked out together, then waited for the girls. A few minutes later they all came out. Katy was indeed wearing the teen weeny yellow polka dot bikini, and Rose and Jamie were both wearing their cute bathing suits.
"Let's hit the pool!"
We got down to the pool, and Rose and Jamie immediately dove in. It turned out to just be, us, Helia's parents, my parents, Chelsea, and Justin.
"We put Charlotte down for bed so we're good to go for the rest of the night" Chelsea said
Charlotte had grown. She was now 4 years old, and the cutest little 4 year old you could ever see!
Helia dove in, swimming up to everyone.
Katy got in at the side, and I just kind of made a fail of a canon ball. It was so much fun! We did lots of fun stuff. Once all the parents got out and went into the hot tub, we started to go a little insane! Seriously, I think we were high on chlorine or something, because we were just acting like a bunch of maniacs.
"Okay, Helia hoist Flora on your shoulders, Justin you hoist me 'S GET READY TO…RUMBLE!" Chelsea screamed
I got onto Helia's shoulders and Chelsea and I started to try to knock each other off. Suddenly…wham!
The 2 of us went splashing in the water. When we came up we saw Jamie on Katy's shoulders, high fiving each other. We all started laughing.
"Hey! You guys! Let's have a contest to see who can hold their breath the longest!" Rose suggested
"Yeah!"
The 7 of us got in a circle.
"Okay, 1, 2, dunk!"
All of us went down under water, holding our breath.
We started to count the seconds that we were underneath. Katy was the first to go out, then Jamie, then Chelsea, then Rose.
Haha! Nerves of steel!
That left Justin, Helia and I under water.
My heart was beginning to pound, and the lack of air made me light headed. I couldn't take it anymore.
I let myself go up, gasping for air.
"Dang it!" I said
The 4 of them laughed at me losing.
"Who do you think'll win?" Rose asked
"I don't know but-"
Suddenly Justin came up out of the water, gasping for air.
Helia came up after, lifting his arms up as if to say, VICTORY!
"You little cheater!" Justin said, jumping on Helia's head, to drown him.
Helia was laughing hard by then
"How is he a cheater? What happened?" Katy asked
"He kicked me…in a sensitive spot" Justin said
We all looked at each other. Chelsea was the first to burst.
"HE..HE KICKED..HAHAHAHA! NICE ONE HELIA!" Chelsea said, wiping a tear from her eye
We all burst out laughing.
Once it was 10:30 we decided it was time to go up.
We all got out wrapping ourselves in towels.
"I'm gonna go up and take a long shower, maybe it'll wash away all of this hyperness" I said, still feeling giddy.
"I'll come too" Helia said catching up
"yeah, more like you'll join her!" Justin screamed after him
Everyone started cracking up..excpet for Rose and Jamie who totally didn't get the joke.
"Shut up Justin! You're just upset cause I have stronger lungs than you do!" Helia called back
"More like a stronger foot!" Justin called
We started laughing again.
"Are you sure we're not," *laugh* "Drunk?" I asked Helia
Helia and I got in the elevator, dripping water on the floor.
"No promises" Helia said through laughs
We got to our door, Helia putting in the keys.
"You shower first. I want to take a long one" I told him
He nodded, walking into the bathroom with a towel and his clothing.
I turned the T.V on and watched some television. I sat on the couch, laying down a towel so I wouldn't get it wet. 10 minutes later, Helia came out, his hair wet, and pajama pants on. By then we'd already calmed down, so my heart had stopped beating so fast. That is, until I saw his bare chest. Somehow, Helia still leaves me quite fazed.
"Your turn" He said snapping me out of it.
"Oh..yeah…thanks" I said, walking in with my clothing and a towel.
I undressed, then got into the shower. It was possibly, the best shower I have ever taken, in my life. The water was warm, at the perfect temperature. I got the smell of chlorine of my skin, leaving me smelling like hotel soap. After about 25 minutes of sitting in the hot shower, I got out. I put on pajama pants and one of Helia's t-shirts. They're big and comfortable, what's not to love about them! I left the bathroom, still squeezing out my hair.
"Being hyper really wipes a person out" I stated
Helia was sitting on the bed
"You're telling me" He said with a yawn
I continued squeezing out my hair till the water was mostly gone, then I flipped my hair over.
"You really are so beautiful" Helia stated
I looked at him and smiled, feeling a sense of happiness in my heart.
"That's so sweet. Thank you" I said
"Dang it, I was kind of hoping for that famous Flora blush" He said
I looked at him
"What?" I asked
"You never blush any more" He said
"That's because I'm too comfortable around you" I told him
"Darn, I love that blush" Helia said
"Why?" I asked
"Because it assures me that I got to you" Helia said
I laughed
"Haha! You cant get to me anymore!" I taunted
I turned around, running my fingers through my hair, about to reach for my hair brush when suddenly, I froze
I felt 2 strong arms wrap around my waist from behind.
Helia.
He moved a strand of hair behind my ear, then got really close.
"You look really sexy after you take a shower" Helia whispered
His voice sent shivers down my spine.
"Helia-"
"Flora. Are you sure I can't make you blush?" He whispered
I shook my head.
"Not gonna happen" I said
Helia started to kiss my neck, leaving me totally hopeless.
I felt my cheeks flare up, a light shade of red enveloping my cheeks.
Helia started laughing.
"I. Am. So. Good" He said
I narrowed my eyes
"Shut up" I said
He laughed again, then turned me around and began kissing my lips.
He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me in closer and closer, as I wrapped my arms around his neck.
Oh no! Katy's bet! I better stop before I loose 10 bucks!
I broke free from the kiss, sighing.
Stupid bet…
"Off to bed now, we have a long day-" I started but was cut off by Helia pulling me in again
No! Flora! Refrain! You must refrain!
Helia started to kiss my neck, sending small pecks up and down my neck.
Oh who am I kidding?
I moved his chin up, making him start to kiss my lips again. He started moving me forward, until he had me pinned down on the bed. I rolled over, so now I was on top.
The heck with refraining.
Oooo! So hope you liked it! I you thought it was too much, please tell me!