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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Chapter 11

I was putting the finishing touches on my makeup as I heard a commotion downstairs. I guessed that Seth arrived a little early and the guys were harassing him about his "monkey suit".

We were heading to a formal business dinner with potential clients from Japan. The dress at the restaurant was black tie and I had to pick a dress up last night. Not only did I absolutely LOVE my dress and couldn't wait to see what Seth thought of it, I couldn't wait to see him in a tux.

I had pulled my hair back and twisted and folded my hair into an elegant up do because I wanted to look a little older and more sophisticated. I put on my lipstick, threw my essentials into my clutch and slid my dress on carefully so I wouldn't ruin my hair or make up.

I zipped my dress and turned to see the finish product in the mirror.

My scarlet silk charmeuse gown fit me perfectly. It had a deep v-neck that made my girls look amazing. The ruching just under the bust made my waist look even smaller. The skirt flowed to the floor elongating my figure and making me look like a model on a runway.

I turned to check out the back of the dress. The back of the dress scooped down to my lower back and the thick straps crossed between my shoulder blades.

I smiled only needing to put my shoes on. I was looking for my shoes when I remembered I left them downstairs. The dress was too long and I needed the 3 ½ inch heels so the bottom of the dress would gracefully hang so it would barley sweep the floor.

"Liv! Will you bring up my shoes?"

"Which ones?" she yelled back.

"My new ones!"

"Which ones are those?" I could hear the guys laughing, because to be honest, I have developed an obsession with coats, purses, and shoes.

"The red satin peep toes with the stiletto heels."

A few seconds later I heard the door open and turned to see Olivia standing with a box and a grin on her face.

"Oh My God Lilly! You look remarkable; I can't wait to see what Seth thinks. I bet he won't be able to concentrate when he is talking to those guys from Japan."

"I hope he likes it, but I don't think he is going to have any trouble talking to these clients. He does have a pretty successful business."

She handed me the shoes and I slipped them on making me ready to head down the stairs.

I was so excited to see Seth that I almost forget my small bag that I packed. I figured that it was a long drive into Seattle and we would need a snack before dinner.

"I'll take your bag down for you. I want to see Seth's reaction and the bag may take away from your over all gorgeousness."

I rolled my eyes, but handed her my bag.

She left to head down stairs. I checked my makeup one more time, grabbed my clutch, and headed down the stairs. I could hear people laughing and joking around. It sounded like a few of the guys stopped by to hang out with the boys.

Seth's POV

I heard noise on the stairs and turned to see my reason for existing make her way toward me. Oh God! How did I get so lucky? She was stunning and I couldn't form any kind of coherent thoughts. I knew I had a goofy ass grin plastered across my face, but I didn't care what I looked like. All I cared about was the beautiful creature who was giving me the honor of accompany me to a lame business dinner.

She was a vision. Her red dress fit her curves perfectly all the while maintaining an elegant look. Her chest looked incredible and knew that I was going to have a hard time not checking her out all night.

I started to feel lightheaded until I remembered to breath. She made it to the bottom of the steps and looked up to lock eyes with me. She smiled and took my breath away again.

What did I do you deserve this beautiful, sexy, stunning, caring women before me? Whatever it was, I am glad that God gave me the greatest gift by blessing me with her.

"Hi" she said in her angelic voice.

Her voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I noticed that it was silent. The guys were ogling her as well, but I couldn't even find it in me to really care. All I wanted was her in my arms.

I wanted her to be mine. We never talked about making us official, but I knew I had to grow a pair and just ask her.

I walked over to her and leaned down to kiss her. I pulled away after a very short, but sweet kiss, "Hi, you look…wow!" I sounded like an idiot, but she just smiled.

"You look wow too" she laughed.

I took her bag from Liv as Lilly pulled on this black wrap thing that I assumed was to help keep her warm.

We said our byes to a still stunned group of teenager boys and made our way to my truck.

I helped her in. She fixed her dress so wouldn't have any wrinkles by the time we reached our destination. I climbed into the drivers seat and started the truck.

She started conversation and we talked, laughed, and all together just enjoyed each other. The drive didn't seem to take too long because I had Lilly and she always made time fly.

I pulled into the Canlis Restaurant and parked. I quickly made my way to her door and helped her out of the car. I still couldn't believe that she was with me. I couldn't wait to make her mine, but I was being a total chicken shit about it.

The dizzy feeling came to give me a swift kick in the ass about remembering to breath. I took a breath and escorted the epitome of perfection into the restaurant. I had the pleasure of watching as people turned to steal a look at her.

I wrapped an arm around her waist to let everyone know who she was with and took pride that it was my arm around her and that she was smiling at me because of it. I smiled back at her before I told the hostess who I was so we could be escorted to our table.

The hostess led us to a table in an intimate corner of the room. We were about fifteen minutes early and I wanted her to be relaxed before our two other dinner guests would be joining us.

I ordered us some non-alcoholic drinks and started to tell Lilly all about our dinner guests and how I would like them to carry the new collection in Japan. I warned her that conversation might be on the difficult side because they don't speak English well, but enough to use in a short business meetings. I mentally made a note to get an interpreter if we have another meeting to make sure all of the details were hashed out before signing on the dotted line.

"Conversation can't be difficult because I can speak Japanese." she said with a giggle.

"You do?" I asked

"Yeah, I'm fluent in Spanish, Japanese, German, and French. I can also read Latin well, but I can't speak it as well at the other languages."

"Wow…I don't even know what to say to that, other then can you get anymore amazing?"

"I don't think it's that amazing…I pick up on things really quickly and easily, but you have to remember that I have been living at a school most of my life. I actually think it's kind of sad because it just shows the lack of a life outside of school that I really had."

Shit, I could see it in her eyes that this was a sad topic and I didn't want her to feel this way. I quickly changed the subject to her birthday, but the hostess showing our dinner guests to the seats across the table interrupted us.

I stood and Lilly followed suit. I shook their hands and then Lilly took a turn shaking their hands. The two men looked to be in their mid thirties and I could tell they were shocked with Lilly.

"Haroo. watashi no namae wa Lilly. Ome ni kakarete kooei desu." Lilly said.

The men looked shocked, but quickly smiled. They were pleased that she could speak Japanese. She just added another reason to why she is so astonishing.

We started conversation and it turned out to be a very enjoyable experience thanks to Lilly. The food was incredible, but I could always use more.

We parted ways with plans to meet up with contracts about our new business deal. I was ecstatic, not only did I have Lilly in my life, but now I was expanding my business to help further support my future family, hopefully.

We left the restaurant, but it wasn't too late. I decided to take her to the Space Needle. I wanted to officially claim her as my girlfriend, but I was so nervous to ask. If she said no, I don't think I would have it in me to continue living without her in my life.

I pulled up and used valet parking. We headed to observation deck. I was going to ask her and my palms were sweating. I kept putting them in my pockets so I could wipe my hands off without her knowing. I was quite, afraid that if I spoke, I would sound like an idiot. I was running things through my mind about what to say when it was time.

The elevator doors opened and we walked to the edge of the observation deck.

It was cold up here and Lilly wasn't dressed for the cold wind. I pulled her back into my chest so she could enjoy the view.

The lights of the city were stunning at night. It truly was a beautiful sight. We stood in comfortable silence as I worked up the courage to ask her. We were now over looking the Seattle waterfront.

"Seth, this is gorgeous! You always show me the best things. I don't think that I would be having half the fun I have been having without you." She told me as she leaned further into my chest.

"It's now or never!" I told my self.

Taking a deep breath to help steady my nerves, I spun her around so we were standing chest to chest. I looked down at her and was meet with her startling blue eyes that captured my heart. I took a deep breath inhaling her sweet sent.

"Lilly, I feel the same way. Before I met you, life was boring, monotonous, and lonely. When I finally did meet you at Sam and Emily's, you literally took my breath away and…well…I..OK..so I know I am starting to sound like an idiot, but I just want you to stay in my life and I know that we really haven't talked about "us" as a couple, but I would really like it if you would be my girlfriend." OK so I spit it out, but managed to sound like a moron. I held my breath waiting for her to speak and looked back at the scenery.

It felt like seconds, minutes, and hours had passed by and she still hadn't said anything to me. I took a chance and looked back down at her. There was a smile on her face, a big smile…that had to be a good sign right?

Then without a word she leaned into me as she made her way to kiss me. I closed the gap and we kissed. It was a very slow sultry kiss. We didn't hurry, but when she deepened it, I was finding it hard to control myself. I just wanted her and the electricity I was feeling only confirmed to me that we were truly meant to be with each other.

By the time she pulled back, her hands we in my hair, while my hands explored the gentle curves of her lower back. She was panting and I was breathing pretty hard, but I needed to hear her tell me yes.

"Was that a Yes?" I asked in a breathless voice.

"Definitely! You are absolutely perfect and I can't believe that you want me in your life, but I'm not going to question it, I'm just going to relish in the fact that we are an item. You are mine and I am yours,"

My heart swelled. I didn't think my love for her could grow, but surly it did as she told me that. The wolf in me was howling with excitement as she said she was mine.

We kissed another steamy kiss, but had to break away much too soon as we needed to get back. I held her hand as we headed back to my truck.

Lilly's POV

I can't believe he asked me to be his girlfriend. All I wanted to do was jump up and down clapping my hands and screaming like a schoolgirl, but I kept control of my inner schoolgirl and held tightly to his hand as we drove back home.

The heat from my heated seat and Seth combined with the dark night sky which helped me succumb to sweet sleep.

I barely noticed as two warm arms wrapped around and carried me into the house. I could hear people talking, but I was carried up stairs and placed on my bed. I felt a kiss on my forehead and opened my eyes.

Seth's face was close to mine. I smiled and leaned up to meet his lips.

"I had a great time tonight." I told him in a voice that was heavy with sleep.

"I did too. Go back to sleep, I will see you tomorrow. Emily invited me over for brunch so I will see you bright and early." He said placing a final kiss on my lips and turning to walk out of the room.

I laid in my bed replaying every moment with Seth. My eyes started to close again and decided to get up and change before I ruined my dress. I pulled it off, hung it up, pulled on a pair of short shorts and a cami, and climbed back into bed.

I had the sweetest dreams of Seth and I.

~*~

I woke up with a smile on my face and decided to hop in the shower. I wanted to be ready by the time Seth got here. I grabbed some clothes and headed into the bathroom.

After I finished, I got dressed and did my hair and make up.

I heard talking and laughing from downstairs and decided to head down and see if Seth was here.

He was. And I was greeted with the most blinding smile I have ever seen. I walked over to him and sat in his lap and snuggled into him.

"Good morning" he said in a low husky voice that always made my heart skip a beat.

"Morning" I replied as I inhaled his sent. I reveled in all things Seth and was off in Sethy land before a short kiss pulled me back to the present.

I heard chuckles and looked around. Everyone was staring at me; most had knowing smirks for some reason.

"It's time to eat" Seth said as he pulled us into a standing position. We walked the dining room and sat to eat a wonderful meal that Emily prepared.

Conversations started as we all began to eat. Shortly after I finished, Sam called for everyone's attention. We all looked up and waited for the news of some sort. I couldn't tell if it was going to be good or not because both Sam and Emily's faces seemed void of any emotion.

"You all know the other night Emily and I had a meeting that lasted late in the night." Sam said as he made eye contact with everyone to make sure that we understood where he was going with this.

"Well…we were meeting with a lawyer about an inheritance your mother received."

"How much?" Carter asked

"Just wait till I finish before you interrupt. OK?" Sam said.

Carter nodded and Sam continued.

"Well this is going to come as a shock to you and I know Emily is still in shock, but it is NOT going to change the family dynamics one bit. Blood relations don't mean a thing, family is more then just genetics."

I was totally confused at this point. What did this have to do with an inheritance?

"It turns out that Emily was adopted as an infant and her birth parents left her several properties that will be sold and the money will be put into a trust fund for the four of you."

Silence…it was VERY silent as everyone took in this new information. I felt like I was invading in a private moment and wanted nothing more then to leave, but two very huge men on either side of me was blocking my escape and kept me in my spot.

As if Seth could read my mind, he squeezed my hand and rubbed soothing circles with his large thumb. I started to relax as questions started to flow. I could tell that Emily was upset, probably because she never knew of the adoption and felt like an outsider in her own family.

The boys and Olivia started to ask more and more questions about money and when they would receive it, but the look on Emily's face broke my heart.

Without saying a word, I got up and pulled her into a hug. She hugged me back and as we stood like that other arms started to wrap around us. It was a simple thing, which turned into exactly what she needed.

She needed to feel like she was still a part of the family. I wasn't family, but because she had built such a strong loving family, her own children weren't able to comprehend that she would even be capable of feeling like she wasn't a part of their family.

After a few minutes, we broke apart and things just returned to normal. It was like the whole announcement wasn't even made. I was happy to see that the news didn't seem to affect everyone all that much after the initial shock wore off.

We were in the living room watching some stupid movie that Reese put on when Seth's cell went off. He answered it and listened briefly. With a "We'll be right there." He shut his phone, kissed me quickly to say bye, and told the boys he needed their help with something.

All three of them jumped up and followed Seth out the back door. I wondered what was going on, but by the tense looks on everyone's faces I didn't dare ask. I just changed channels and settled for one of my favorite movies.

"Hey Liv, ever see this movie?" I asked breaking her from her thoughts.

"Ummm…No, what is it?

"Troop Beverly Hills…one of my favorite movies."

It was just starting so we settled in for an afternoon of watching movie after movie.

I didn't hear from Seth and the boys never came home, so Liv and I headed for bed. We had school tomorrow and didn't want to be dead on our feet.

Once my head hit my pillow, I was instantly dreaming of being in Seth's arms.

I hoped you liked it. I will try updating soon...next week is mid winter break and I am hoping to do some major writing.