“Babes, you look beautiful,” Gracie adds smiling at me.
I laugh. “I guess I’m getting it then.”
We continue to try on our outfits before we decide on our choices and finish the food shop, the real reason we came here.
By the time we’re back at the villa, the men are showered and stood by the grill. Jenson is preparing it for the meat we just picked up. As there is no plan of going anywhere tonight, us girls go and wash up, get our comfy clothes on and start making the salads and sides.
I’m just finishing making some potato wedges when hands curl around my waist. I jump at first, still not over the last time someone touched me unexpectedly but relax as soon as he leans in and whispers softly in my ear.
“It’s only me, baby.”
As soon as the words leave his mouth my body melts against him. I have become so accustomed to being around him twenty four seven that it feels strange being away from him. I thought I might get sick of him after being stuck by his side for so long but if anything my love just grows stronger.
“Hey, I missed you today,” I say as I tilt my head to the side, seeking out those delicious lips of his.
He doesn’t make me wait, his lips coming down on mine without missing a beat. A small moan of pleasure bubbles out of my throat and his lipsturn up into a smile at my reaction.
“I love the noises you make,” He says possessively as he grips my middle, pulling me in tight.
“Only for you,” I whisper. “Now, help me set the table for dinner.” I instruct him playfully as I spin out of his hold.
“Will you two stop groping each other in the kitchen. We have to actually eat this food you know.” Blair rolls her eyes.
It doesn’t take long before we’re all sat around the table together like the big happy family we are. Family may be blood, but these guys are the ones that chose to be here, for me. Well… and to be in the sunshine too. We’re around the back of the villa in an area that’s set up next to the pool overlooking the cliffs and sea. If you look over to the right you can see the twinkling lights of the closest village, the view is breathtaking.
The trays of food covering the table smell delicious, all kinds of meats seasoned to perfection. I pour everyone a glass of sangria that Lucy made earlier, it tastes more like moonshine she made it that strong. Once everyone has a glass Tommy pushes his chair back and stands at the head of the table.
“I want to say something quickly before we all dig into this gorgeous feast Jenson and the girls have put together,” He starts.
Max theatrically does a drum roll on the table. “Speech, speech, speech!” he shouts, making us all chuckle.
“As I was saying.” He rolls his eyes jokingly before continuing. “Thank you so much for making the effort to be here and making the past few weeks so much fun. After all the shit that’s been happening recently I think this is exactly what we all needed, especially you boys.” He motions over to the security gang. “Thank you for being here. I see you more as friends, even though I still pay you to get shit done,” We all laugh at that. Then he raises his glass and we all follow suit, “To us, and enjoying life to the fullest!”
Everyone drinks then cheers along with him. I feel like a groupie the way I’m looking at him. I love this man so bloody much. How could I ever repay him for everything he has done for me through the years? Hopefully the fact he has my heart is enough.
