Chapter 21 revelation
It was Christmas morning and the two parents were walking down the stairs to find the two cousins cuddled on the couch sleeping. Their parents smiled at the sight and went on to prepare breakfast. After a few minutes Ben's eyes flicked open to the sound of sizzling. He yawned and stretched his arms forward. He then saw Gwen's head leaning on his shoulder. He was reminded of the events of last night as his eyes made their way to her finger. He smiled and sighed happily at his decision to propose and that she accepted. Before long Gwen woke up too and peered into his eyes
"Hey beautiful…" said Ben softly as he kissed her softly on the lips
"How'd you sleep?" he asked
"Great and you?"
"Wonderful" said the man as they both smiled and got up. They walked towards the kitchen to be greeted by their parents
"Good morning sleepy heads" said Sandra as she took a sip from her coffee
"Morning Mom…" Said Ben
"How'd you guys sleep?" asked Carl
"We slept great" said his redheaded niece…
Later that day the two families sat together to eat Christmas lunch. After the first course was served Ben stiffened a little as he worked up the courage to speak up. Finally he began to talk
"Since you're all here Gwen and I have an announcement to make" said the man and he knew his family knew where this was going
"Show them honey…" he told Gwen as she extended her hand and showed everyone the engagement ring he gave her
"Hey! Congratulations!" said Carl
"That's great dear! I'm so happy for you…" said Sandra happily
"That's wonderful Gwenny. I'm so happy for you…" said Lily as she kissed her daughter
"Good for you guys…" said Frank with a smile. Even though he objected to them being a couple at first he eventually came to terms with it and eventually realized they really were meant for each other. Now that they're engaged he couldn't be happier. After they were done being congratulated the family went through a series of hugs and kisses to celebrate the occasion…
Later that day the two cousins drove up to meet with Grandpa Max to tell him the news. Ben drove while Gwen sat beside him as they parked outside his RV known as the rust bucket. They exited the car and knocked on the door. After a few seconds they heard footsteps and the door swung open
"Hey kids! Merry Christmas!" he said cheerfully as he leaned in for a hug
"How are you Grandpa?" asked Gwen
"I'm doing great. Just drinking a little hot chocolate. Come on in…" he said and beckoned them to come inside. They walked into the vehicle as Ben closed the door behind him
"So… to what do I owe the honor of having you guys visit me on Christmas?" said the man with a broad smile. Ben and Gwen exchanged smiles and blushed slightly
"We came to tell you something…" said Gwen as she reached out her hand to show him the ring… all Max could do was smile
"That's wonderful. I'm so happy for you guys" he smiled joyfully and hugged his two grandchildren
"I never knew I would have the privilege of becoming a great grandfather at my age…" he chuckled
"Grandpa!" yelled the two kids as they blushed and Max laughed wholeheartedly
"I'm just kidding… come on let's drink some hot chocolate for the occasion…"
"Moments later the tree Tennysons stood in the RV holding warm mugs of hot chocolate and toasted to Ben and Gwen's happy marriage...
To be continued…
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