[Forty-Nine]

|Chapter 49|

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𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲

𝖳𝗈 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖺 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗒𝗓𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝖾𝗌𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗓𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖾𝖿𝖿𝖾𝖼𝗍 𝗈𝗇 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖾

Just as I'm about to walk up the stairs, the doorbell rings. I go over to the door and open it to see Eliza and Lucian, "Heyyyy, come on in."

"Can we go in the pool?" Liza asks.

"Who?" I respond

"All of us, dummy."

"I'll go, I need a good swim."

"Baby!" I shout.

"Hold on, give me a sec."

I walk into the living room to see him sitting down, staring at the Patek. "Do you like it?"

"No baby, I love it and I love you. I also love the matching clothing set and the beautiful flowers. I won't argue about the price of the watch because I knew you would do something crazy like this," he smiles.

"I am glad you love it. Try it on."

"Help me put it on baby."

"I don't want to get too close," I bite my lips nervously. I don't know if he's good now.

He groans, "Elara, you have to stop."

"I'm sorry baby- I mean Seb. Ok fine, I'm going to leave you alone. But one more question, do you want to go to the pool with us?"

"With you in a swimsuit? Hell no, you're trying to kill me today."

"So, what are you going to do? I don't want you to be alone."

"Lucian and I are going out."

"To do what?"

"Nothing crazy, love. I'm good."

"You better come back home safely with not one scratch on your body," I hug him.

"I understand baby."

"Good. Kiss me."

"On your cheek."

"Why not my lips?"

"I don't trust myself."

"Lucian and Eliza are here Seb."

"That's not going to stop me," he responds and places a wet kiss on my cheek.

"Fine, I'll see you later, I love you. Have fun!"

"I love you too baby," he walks off and blows me a kiss causing me to giggle.

I follow him and watch as he hugs Liza bye then she leaves to go to the kitchen.

He whispers something in Luci's ear and he pulls back immediately. "Dude I wanted to spend as much time with my girl before I leave. Plus, she's about to be in a really sexy swimsuit," he smirks.

He whispers into Lucian's ear again and that's when he smiles and says, "It's also my birthday."

"Fine, but let me talk to her alone first."

"Liza, I'm going to change into my swimsuit!"

"Ok!" she shouts back.

Heading to the closet, I pick out a green two-piece bikini that I think is cute. I actually got matching swim trunks for Seb but I guess we won't be wearing them together.

I grab my phone and two towels then head downstairs to find Liza.

I go to the kitchen to find them kissing each other goodbye. "Please leave and keep my man company. I don't want him alone on his birthday," I tell Lucian as I grab a snack and an orange juice.

"Are you not going to say goodbye to him?" Liza says.

"I already did," I respond.

"Oh ok."

"Fine I'll leave but weren't you excited to show me your swimsuit babygirl?" he asks Liza.

"I'm going to the hot tub."

"Wait for me!" she drags Lucian with her.

"Lara, can you take photos of me, please? I want to post," she asks as she takes off her shorts and shirt.

"Sure, you should get one in the pool."

"Good idea," she places a leg into the water. "Bad idea, bad idea. So cold!"

I laugh at her, "Just do a quick and run out."

She poses for an off-guard photo and runs toward Lucian. "Ooh, baby you look good."

"You like this one better than the last one?"

"Hmmm I'm not sure but I like this a lot," he smirks.

"Lucian let's go," Seb steps outside.

"Why can't you guys stay? We can all spend time together. Like a little family."

"You are so cheesy," I say laughing. "But that would be nice."

Lucian turns to Emilian, "We'll spend time together tonight Emmy."

"Fine, I'll get changed," Emilian says.

"Me too," Luci says following him.

"Are you guys good?" Liza asks me.

"Great actually," I smile.

"Then why isn't he clinging onto you like he always is."

"We're not always clinging to each other."

"Um, yes you are. You're worse than Lucian and I."

"Shut up and get in the hot tub with me."

We both step in and I immediately feel relaxed. "Ugh, I love this hot tub," she sighs in satisfaction.

"I want a jacuzzi but Luci thinks it's unnecessary."

"Oh really?"

"Not really. I just hate asking him for things. I feel like I'm treating him like a sugar daddy and I don't want him to feel like that."

"Well, this is where communication comes in Eliza. Explain everything, ask him how he feels, and then you'll know what to do or say after that."

"You make it sound so easy. We communicate but usually, he's the one to bring up certain things. I've only gotten better with communication because of him."

"That's good, just work on it some more. Are you ready for your graduation?"

"Yeah, even though I technically already graduated."

"Do you want to go?"

"Yeah I do, but mostly because I want the things that I left in my apartment."

"Is Luci going to be there?"

"Am I going to be where?" Lucian says as he steps outside with Emilian close behind him looking sexy as hell.

I look directly into his eyes and he's staring at me like I'm a full course meal that's ready to be devoured.

"Her graduation," I tell Lucian.

"Yes I'm going," he answers. "Babygirl come race me!"

"But the water's cold," Liza whines.

"I'll give you anything you want if you win."

"And what do you get?"

"You."

She giggles, "You already have me but deal. I want a pool."

"No problem."

Averting my eyes from them, I look to Emilian as he settles into the hot tub.

"Why do you look upset baby?" I ask him.

"I promise I'm not," he says sitting across from me.

"You look sexy by the way," I tell him.

"I can say the same but that would be an understatement," he responds as he stares at my cleavage.

I blush, "Stop. Do we need to sleep in separate rooms tonight?"

"We might have to."

"It kinda feels weird with you sitting over there and not next to me."

"Come here then."

"No, I don't want to make anything worse."

"Guess who lost!" Lucian cuts our conversation.

"Shut up," Liza responds, crossing her arms.

Lucian picks her up and brings her into the hot tub. "Don't worry babygirl, I'll buy you a pool, a hot tub, and anything else you want."

"Thank you," she smiles.

"What's going on with you two?" Luci looks at both of us.

"We're fine," I giggle. "Why do y'all assume there's something wrong."

"Because I know my best friend and he'd usually be all over you."

"Well, let's just say we're trying something new," I tell them.

"Yeah, I don't believe that," Liza says.

"Ok. What do we have to do to prove we are a happy couple and everything is fine between us."

"You can start by sitting next to each other."

"Okay." I move to where Seb is, sitting beside him and he immediately wraps his arm around me.

"Happy?" Seb asks them but Lucian is visibly not satisfied.

"Kiss her."

Seb pulls my chin and lays a soft kiss on my lips, causing me to blush.

"There we go. Now I'm convinced."

"You guys are a mess," I say to both of them.

"How did you like her gift?" Lucian asks Seb.

"Way better than anything you've ever gotten me and you're basically my brother."

"I bought your car," Lucian replies.

"I could buy one myself."

"Then what do you want? I'll buy it."

"We'll discuss that tonight," Emilian says and Luci rolls his eyes.

"Y'all are like little children. I cannot," I say.

"Did you do the other thing you planned for his birthday?" Eliza asks and Seb looks at me confused.

"Um, no that can be postponed. Plus, he's going out with Lucian tonight."

"We can do it tomorrow baby," Seb says kissing my cheek.

"It's fine," I change the subject. "What do you guys want for lunch? Do you want me to cook or order something?"

"I don't know. Ask the birthday boy."

"What do you want baby?"

"Fried chicken."

"That's it?"

"You can make whatever with it. I'll eat anything you cook."

"I'm so happy I came here today," Lucian says grinning and rubbing his stomach."

I splash him and say, "Shut up."

"Since I'm cooking, I'll get started now."

"Are you guys staying out here?"

"We'll stay for a bit longer, just tell us when the food is done," Lucian answers, pulling Eliza into him.

"I'll chill for a bit too," Emilian says.

"Ok baby," I peck his lips and step out of the hot tub.

"Dude if you're going to stare at her like that, you should just go inside with her," Luci tells him.

I giggle looking back at them, "Leave my man alone and let him relax."

Once inside, I go upstairs to take a shower and change.

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I'm in the middle of cooking when Seb finally comes in with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"You need any help love?"

"No, but could you order me mozzarella sticks? I've been craving those."

"That's all you're eating?"

"I have a Caesar salad and leftover shrimp in the fridge."

"Alright. Do you want it from any specific place?"

"Nope."

"Ok, I'll do that then take a shower. I'll be right back."

"Mhm."

Fifteen minutes later, he's back in matching blue sweats.

"Seb come here, I want you to taste this and see if it's good enough for you. Give me a kiss first though."

"Ok."

He tries to pull me into him but I smile and say, "I just want a kiss and I know how you are, so move your hands."

He smirks, "Fine." He pecks my lips twice and pulls away.

"Ok try this," I feed him a drumstick. "You like it?"

He moans in satisfaction, taking the whole chicken out of my hand. "Damn baby!"

I giggle, "So is it good?"

"Baby this is the best chicken I ever had. Where's the rest?" he pushes me to the side.

"I only did one as a test but if you would move, I'll finish the rest."

"Go right ahead," he steps aside. I've also been wanting to ask if you would mind cooking for the charity event?"

"Seb, that's too many people to cater to. I'm not standing in the kitchen all day."

"Well, can you cook for me?"

"Baby you eat my food almost every day, I'm sure you can last without it for one day," I say dropping a few pieces of chicken into the oil.

"But the food is so bad."

"That's your fault because y'all continue to choose bad companies. Let me take care of it."

"Okay but hurry with the chicken," he slaps my butt. "I'm hungry, woman."

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