Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30

-Rabena’s POV:

I woke up that next morning feeling like I’d slept for 100 years. My body felt so relaxed I couldn’t help but lay and smile. Last night was like a romance novel. Aaron made my body and soul feel things I never thought I’d experience. I felt loved and cherished. I was actually happy I gave myself to him and found myself feeling greedy for wanting more. Aaron had already got up and would be in the conference room for most of the morning setting everything up for the ball. He’d left a note for me on the pillow.

“Good morning my beautiful wife to be. I trust you slept well last night…I most certainly did 🙂. Enjoy a good and hearty breakfast. I’ve booked you an appointment at the spa. There’s a little surprise waiting for you when you arrive. I’ll be to pick you up at 12:30 for our meeting with the chairwoman.

Love,

Your Husband to be.

I couldn’t help but blush all over. After taking a shower, I met up with Damon and had breakfast. Taking a sip of my coffee, I noticed Damon had a peculiar look on his face.

“What are you staring at?”

Tilting his head, he took a bite of toast.

“I don’t know. Something about you seems different this morning.”

My eyes instantly bulked up. How the hell did he know! Was it that obvious? Stuffing pancakes in my mouth to make sure I wouldn’t say anything too embarrassing, I played at not knowing what he was referring too.

“I don’t why you feel that way, I’m still the same me.”

Looking at my brother with a slightly guilty expression, he lowered his head and smiled.

“Well, that’s not true, and much as I want to kill him right now, I’m glad you’re happy.”

We both stared at each other for a brief moment, a protective big brother to his little sister, I put my fork down and hugged him tight. Tears forming as I began to speak.

“Thank you for always loving me. I am really happy.”

Damon gripped a little tighter,

“He better keep it that way or else he’ll have to deal with me.”

I couldn’t help but laugh, remembering the day he saved me and beat Thomas‘ ass, I knew he met every

word.

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After breakfast, me and Damon split up. He decided to hit the gym and then catch up with some friends while I made my way to the hotel’s spa. As soon as I arrived, hostess immediately knew who I was. She eagerly led me to the VIP room.

“Mrs. Michales welcome! Your husband made reservations for you to have our full VIP spa treatment so please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable. Please follow me.”

As we got closer to the doors I could have sworn I heard voices of women chatting, some I even thought I recognized. When the double doors opened I was taken by a full surprise. Aaron arranged for everyone to be here! Pera, Brea, Tara, Gloria, Caroline, even little Grace. I so was overwhelmed with joy all I could do was hold my breath. Just as I was about to walk over and hug everyone there was a light tap on my shoulder. When I turned around, I could hardly believe it. Standing before me was Lina and Lisa, Aaron’s mom and younger sister. That was it, I couldn’t hold it in anymore. The tears began flowing down my face as I hugged them both tightly.

Lina extended her arms and stepped back.

“Well, my goodness! Look at how beautiful you are Ruby!”

Lisa chimed in, her voice still full of that vivacious excitement, she hadn’t changed one bit.

“OMG mom right! Ruby you look gorgeous! Oh my gosh I’ve missed you so much!! I’m so glad you’re home!”

The word home meant so much more to me than any of them would ever know. My heart finally felt the way it felt over five years ago. I was finally back with my loved ones; Aaron had truly outdone himself.

After the hugs and introductions, we all sat around in the spa laughing and catching up. It was just like old times when my mom would host slumber parties for me.

“Ohhh I cannot wait to start planning the wedding!”

Lisa clapped her hands loudly; she’d just graduated designer school and was eager to put her skills to use.

“Absolutely, my son won’t be allowed to be cheap with this. You’re going to have nothing but the best! I want Grace smiling all the way from heaven.”

Hearing my future mother–in–law say that about my mom, the tears started to pour again.

“Awe Ruby! Don’t cry! You’re gonna make me cry.”

Tara chuckled as she handed me a tissue and also wiped tears out of her own eyes. I couldn’t help it however, it had been so long since felt this happy, it made the last five years feel like it was just a bad dream,

“So, what’s on the itinerary after the spa?”

Brea asked as she sipped her champagne. My Aunt Gloria pulled out a list from her pocket. I couldn’t believe it; they actually had an itinerary.

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“After we’re finished here we’ll have a few hours of downtime from 12:30-3pm. Aaron and Ruby have an appointment. Once she gets back to the hotel, we’ll head to Charte‘ Boutique to buy gowns for tomorrow night. Aaron booked out the entire store from 3:30pm-7pm, After that, we’re going to have a family dinner with everyone at Tremark’s Steakhouse.”

Lisa took a sip of her wine and giggled.

“Oh my god, my brother is really in love! He is going all out!”

With a proud smile on her face, Lina began to speak.

“Well, he has been in love with Ruby since he was 17.”

Hearing that almost made me choke on my wine. Who’s been in love! I looked over at my mother–in–law with complete shock. Suddenly, Tara chimed in with a slight hint of laughter in her voice.

“Ruby, you really didn’t know. He definitely had a crush on you when we were in high school.”

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, how had I not known this? Why did everyone else know? What was going on?

“Yeah he used to watch you play your violin all the time.”

Pera said with smile as she picked out a nail polish color. Hearing all of this was crazy, I never knew Aaron paid that much attention to me. Growing up, I used to think he was just Lisa’s uptight big brother, he barley even smiled. Caroline suddenly spoke breaking my train of thought.

“So, it was fate. The two of you were destined for each other.”

Fate. I wonder if there was some truth to that. After so many years of feeling unloved and unwanted, I certainly hoped it was true.

We spent the rest of the time in spa laughing and talking about dream weddings, kids, careers. This was without a doubt the best day I had in a long time.

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