I press my lips together for a moment before looking towards the front door.
“Your father’s. It’s his birthday today, remember?” I explain, glancing back at him.
He cocks a brow.
“Right… don’t really remember celebrating it…” he remarks as he frowns, as if thinking over what I just said for a second.
I’m relieved when the doorbell rings and I break the extreme tension between us and hurry over to the door.
“Fuck.” I hear Sebastian mutter, about to turn questioningly but decide against it and instead pull open the door.
Mr King is standing there, looking surprisingly casual. He’s traded in his usual suit for pinstripe pants and a white shirt.
“Hello Zaia, good evening.” he holds out some flowers, making my eyes widen in surprise.
“Oh, thank you!” I exclaim, accepting the white roses. He has two other bundles and I smile, knowing instantly that one is for Valerie and the smaller bouquet is for Sia. “This is so sweet.”
He gives me a curt nod in response as I step aside, allowing him in.
“It’s nothing.”
‘He’s here! Stay ready guys.’ I tell Valerie.
‘On it.’ she replies.
door and turning around to see Atticus has gone into the lounge too, but Sebastian is still standing there leaning against the wall as he gives his
pushes away from the wall, falling in step with me just as the others shout ‘surprise,’
much, isn’t it?” Sebastian
surprise party for you!” Zion exclaims, gesturing to the grey,
was not necessary, but thank you. Thank you, children.” Aran pats their heads and I smile, watching
they’ll have him smiling soon
were put up and smile, glancing at the sexy man beside
birthday with the décor?”
a lot on my mind.”
I guess,” I
he also burst so many.” Zion is explaining
some, Zion.” Sia reminds him, before admiring her small bouquet of roses.
on some soft music in the background, making the room feel
we should dance too!” Zion
two have a lot of energy.” Aran
but they take after your son,
as we all turn to him.
Do you really think she’s calm?” he
I ask, frowning
says through the link, his gaze raking over me
cheeks heat up as he runs his fingers through his hair. “No, not really, but
I give a small
is this so
passionate and incredible,” Valerie says with a smile. I walk over to her and take her hands in my own. “And the same can
making us both chuckle and Valerie pulls away, turning slightly as she brushes a stray
fine! You guys wait here. I’ll help Zaia get those delicious dishes
starved.” Zion says
room together and head to the kitchen. Most of the things are down already
was really eyeing you up,” Valerie teases. My heart skips a beat as I look down at the roast chicken that I am
I say quietly,
against him?” she
knowing
know, but for someone who was hurt in the process, I can’t just forget it all,
him… I regret it. The wasted time, the misunderstandings. I know things aren’t perfect, but if you work on them together, you can heal together,” she tries
him or because someone tells me it’s the right thing to do, it will always eat up at me. Just how his and Annalise’s relationship once did.” I answer as I bring
sighs softly. “So, you will try
love him, but I also know I need time to understand what I want in life and what I am ready to work on and what I no longer
before I even consider the future,” I reply quietly. I look up at her as she opens her mouth and gently shake my head
there standing alone. I look down at the table, realising I will
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