Granting One Last Wish novel Chapter 16

SEB

While we're holding hands, I can't help but caress her knuckles because it feels good. Now that we are officially a married couple, and she's officially mine for three years, whether she like it or not, that's the fact. The moment I heard that I could now kiss my bride, I grin like an idiot, and Abby was amused. 

If only just the two of us, I'll continue kissing her until we're both panting and end up naked in my bed. Instead, I look at her while I'm still holding her hands, lean closer until her breath sends warm to my face, and I can also see her anticipation. 

When her lashes flutter close, I close my eyes and part my lips to press them against hers. She tightens the hold on my hands, and I do the same.

The moment our lips meet, everything and everyone around us disappear in my vision, and I relish this short time I have with her that even every cell in my body ignites like wildfire as if it anticipates this moment. Abby's lips are so soft and warm than I imagine them to be, and my heart beats frantically in my chest, and I want to taste her, to slide my tongue into her mouth, but I can wait until that time comes.

A few seconds with her feels like forever. 

I pull my lips back, and her eyes are still closed. I kiss her on her forehead, and that's when everyone around appears in my sight. I release her hands and pull her into my arms, and Abby is hugging me back. 

"Can I say thank you now?" She looks at me. 

God, I want to cry because I know after this she's going to fucking leave me alone, and I am sure she's going to take my heart with her.

"Yeah, I guess. Thank you for-- um being my wife, for the trust, Mrs. Hughes." I kiss her lips again. After signing the documents, everyone leaves except us. For the first time, I don't know what to do after this. I am used to having someone who took care of my schedule and told me where to go and what to do. Right now, I don't even have a plan since we don't have a honeymoon to catch. And I thought she's going back with her dad after the ceremony. 

"I guess just the two of us now. Mind coming with me?"

"Sure. What do you have in mind?"

"Lunch date and a wine to celebrate?"

"Sounds like a plan to me."

I hold her hand, and it just fits perfectly and feels as if we used to do this.

The ride to the French- Italian restaurant I co-owned is quiet. I choose the same spot every time I came here to have my dinner or lunch. The staff notices us with a surprised look on their faces, especially when they see the woman beside me with our hands intertwined. Instead of letting her hand go, I squeeze it with assurance, and Abby looks up at me. I wink, and she smiles.

I guide her to sit. I want to memorize her beautiful face before she flies back tomorrow. God, it hurts like hell, and I can feel the hollow in my chest. I've only known her for a few days, and I never imagined falling for her so fast that I can't control anymore.

I don't know if I can take it without stealing glances at her even from afar. I might go and see her and break our deal.

The waiter approaches us and gives us the menu. She looks at the menu from top to bottom, and I can't help but smile.

"This is not your first time to be here, Seb." 

"Nope. I co-owned this place." 

"What do you not own?"

With amusement, I look at her. God, woman. You own me, and that's what I want you to know. 

"Did you ask your dad too? What he doesn't own?"

She chuckles. "Funny. You both own restaurants. And thank God, I don't feel rivalry between you two."

"Baby, you're not my wife right now if we're rivals. I'm the only greedy one and not your dad."

"You're right, I guess. Not on the greedy part." She winks at me, and my heart just drops the floor. I'm so crazy in love with her.

"I owe your dad a lot. I was my dad and Mike's protege when I was just starting."