Chapter 42
I frowned as I ran a hand through my hair, "More makeup, perhaps?" I bit my lip and looked at my back view over my shoulder. "No. No more makeup."
Ugh! I looked so ugly!
I was dressed in a black leather jacket over a purple floral summer dress with a sweetheart neckline, which ended a little above my knees with black heels on my feet. I groaned as I picked up a scrunchy from my vanity and tied my hair up in a loose ponytail.
"Grace!" I heard Chris shout again. "What's the hold up?!"
"I'm coming!" I shouted back.
I placed my phone and lip g
Chapter 43Chapter 43"Shhh." I shushed, holding back a giggle. "Shut the fuck up Dean, I'm serious.""Okay, okay." He held his hands up in surrender, stifling a laugh. "I'm not even saying anything, you're the one who can't shut up."I glared at him playfully and he dug his face into my neck, making bear sounds."You are absolutely the worst person in the entire universe." I chuckled softly and jogged away from him, toward the front door, Dean following suit behind me.I placed my index finger above my lip
Chapter 44"Penelope!" Jenna exclaimed as she jogged over to Mrs Ryan."Jenna, dear!" Mrs Ryan embraced her with a beaming smile on her face.That hurt more than it was supposed to."It's so nice to see you again, darling." Mrs Ryan pulled away. "How was your trip here?""It was good." Jenna replied, a smile plastered on her face. "It feels so good to be back in LA after such a long time. Thank you for inviting me here.""Our home would always be your home too, Jenna." Mrs Ryan said lovingly to her.She didn't use that tone of voice with me, she didn't smile like that to me. Hell, she didn't even look pleased to see me. It was obvious to everyone that she loved Jenna, like she was her very own daughter and i
Chapter 45My eyelids fluttered opened and I had to put my hand above my face to block the rays of the striking morning sun from my face. I looked beside me to see that the space I expected Dean to be lay in was empty. I ran a hand down my face as I sat up. I was about to take my phone from the nightstand but something else got my attention.A note.I bit my lip as I reached for the note and opened it. It read;Goodmorning Chip.Slept like a baby and had quite the dream. But unfortunately, I have to leave so my Mom won't see us. And you look really pretty when you sleep.Yours,Ice cream Man.That was a good way to start my morning.Once
Chapter 46 "...yeah and I'm sorry for that but you can't expect me to just agree to this." "Mom, I'm not in the mood for an argument right now, so just please… don't stop me from doing this." The voices that spoke in hushed tones blended into my sleep, while I was at the verge of consciousness. I heard the monotonous voices again and my eyelids fluttered open and immediately, I felt a slight pain in my head. I sat up straight and noticed that I was in a room I was unfamiliar with and in clothes that weren't mine. I let out a low sound as my fingers went up to my temples, rubbing them in a circular motion. "I can not believe what you are saying right now, Jason." I heard a voice which I recognized to be Mrs Ryan's speak, and her tone wasn't so pleasant. "We're adults, okay? What do you think I'm gonna do? Get her pregnant?" I heard Dean whisper, clearly aggravated. I furrowed my brows slightly as I stepped out of the bed, taking short, careful strides towards them. "I'm not lett
Chapter 47My eyelids parted open and I had to put a hand above my face to block the sunlight. I felt firm arms around me and I looked to my side to see Dean, his eyes shut, his lips slightly apart and his breathing steady. Memories from last night came flooding in my mind and a small smile creeped on my face while I sat there, admiring how beautiful he looked asleep.I smiled and kissed his forehead, "I love you too."I slipped out of his grasp, being careful not to wake him. After putting on Dean's black V-neck which ended mid-thigh, I threw a coat on my body and walked out of the room.The house was still quiet, like everyone else was asleep. I made my way downstairs, wandering around the place as I took time to admire the Christmas decorations for once since I came here. I came across their swimming pool and I made my way towards it, sliding the door open and walki
Chapter 48A new year.I always had this bittersweet nostalgic feeling whenever a new year came around. It always made me remember.It made me remember what it was like for me that very period 365 days ago, it made me grateful for life and the people around me, it made my heart fill up with joy, knowing that I had grown into a better person than who I was before.The new year felt good and I couldn't be happier.I enjoyed the rest of the little break I had left and headed back to Santa Clara when school commenced again. A lot of time had gone in the new year and January was almost over. School work had already started eating up my time because if I wasn't learning, I was studying. I just really wanted to be focused on good grades.My Dad and I had also been talking a lot now. He liked to call me his second therapist. He'd say that talking to me about everything he
Chapter 49Chapter 49"You disappeared last night." Chris said to me immediately I walked into our living room."I bet you already know why I did." I said, giving me a pointed look. "Why didn't you tell me about Dean's nightmares getting worse?"He looked at the TV and let out a sigh, "It wasn't my shit to say."I ran a hand through my hair."How's he holding up though?" Chris asked, looking genuinely concerned."From what I saw last night," I sighed, "not good.""That really sucks, you know?"I leaned on the wall, "Dean asked me to move in with him."I expected Chris to be a lot of things, but not excited.He stood u
Chapter 50I had successfully moved into Dean's penthouse.Chris helped us to move and unpack the boxes and he made sure we agree on hanging out at least twice a week. I had been living with Dean for about a week now and I had to admit, it was pretty fucking awesome. Although sometimes I forget that I now live with him and drive all the way to Chris' apartment only to remember that I no longer live there.That occurred twice this week.Living with Dean Jason Ryan in his glorious penthouse was better than I had imagined. He looks after me any chance he gets, always making sure I'm comfortable. Plus, me and Dean in one house equals goofy events and staying up late.But not too late.My baby