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night with being nasty to their mother.
Christian nodded slowly, " Maybe you shouldn't drink", he said cautiously.
Sebastian sighed, " I'll be fine"
Christian looked skeptical but let it go. He knew he couldn't win an argument with him.
Sebastian helped Claire put dinner on the table while Henry got Ethan set up in his booster
seat. Everyone sat down and started passing around the amazing smelling food. The conversations
were light and happy. And Sebastian couldn't help but watch his mother out of the corner of his eye
all through dinner. She joined in the conversations, laughed and seemed to really be enjoying herself.
His father was absolutely beaming. Sebastian hasn't seen his dad this happy in years. Maybe his mom
really had changed for the better.
Seeing his mom like this really made it hard for him to hold onto his anger and his grudge.
He found himself engaging in the conversations she was in. Not that he talked to her directly, but it
was close. He was sitting across from her and next to his father who was at the end of the table. Ethan
was on his other side. His father more then once grabbed his forearm and gave him a squeeze, his
eyes letting Sebastian know that he appreciated the little bit of effort that he was putting in towards
his mother.
After dinner, they had dessert and coffee. While Claire and his mother cleaned up, the men
went into the living room. Sebastian watched Henry pull Ethan onto his lap and talk quietly to him.
No doubt going over what he wanted Ethan to say to Claire for the proposal. Sebastian knew that
Henry wanted Ethan to be part of it. Sebastian felt a twinge of jealousy at what Henry was getting, a
beautiful wife and a son. That should be Sebastian. The thought made Sebastian hate Victoria even
more. She took everything away from him. Fucking bitch.
When Claire and Anne came into the living room, Ethan went running to Claire. She picked
him up and moved closer to Henry, who was standing next to the tree. He didn't look nervous at all.
He was simply smiling, all the love he held for Claire brightening his already bright green eyes.
" Mommy! Look present!", Ethan cried and stretched to reach the little box that Henry had set on one
of the higher branches.
Claire looked confused but turned her back on the room and lifted Ethan up a little higher so
that he could reach the box, just like Henry had planned. Sebastian smiled and shook his head as
Henry got down on one knee behind her. Sebastian saw his mother's eyes widen as she slapped a
hand over her mouth. His dad smiled wide and pulled his wife into his arms. Claire's dad Frank went
over and placed a hand on his dad, Henry's, shoulder, a warm smile breaking out across his face.
After Ethan grabbed the box, he squirmed to be put down. Claire obliged, setting him on his
feet. Ethan went to Henry, standing in his arms. Claire turned and flinched as if she was slapped.
Sebastian stifled a laugh. She looked so confused and shocked. Ethan opened the ring box with
Henry's help then held it up to his mother.
" Mommy, you marry Henwee?", Ethan asked sweetly.
Sebastian blinked back a rush of unexpected tears. What the hell? Ethan's little voice just
tugged at his heart and he couldn't believe that he was actually getting choked up by his brother's
marriage proposal.
Claire gasped and covered her nose and mouth with her hands. Sebastian could see the tears start
rolling down her face as she dropped to her knees in front of Henry and Ethan. " Really?", she
croaked, covering Ethan's hands as he held the ring box.
" Really Claire, I love you with my whole heart and I want us to be a family, will you marry me?",
Henry asked, looking a little teary eyed himself.
" Oh my god, Yes Henry, Yes!" Claire cried, throwing her arms around to two of them.
Henry smiled as he kissed her. Once Claire let them go, Henry pulled the ring out of the box
and slipped it onto her finger. Claire smiled shakily and looked down at the ring. It was a gorgeous
ring. Henry did good. Claire gave Ethan a kiss before turning back to Henry for another kiss. After
they got to their feet, everyone gathered around to congratulate the couple. Sebastian was last.
Sebastian pulled Claire into his arms, " Congrats sister", He murmured, kissing her cheek.
Claire laughed and sniffed, wiping tears from her cheeks as she pulled away, " Thanks Sebastian".
Sebastian then pulled Henry into a hug, " I'm glad you're happy, Henry", he said quietly, kissing his
brother's temple before pulling away.
Henry smiled and thanked him.
After popping open a bottle of champagne and toasting the newly engaged couple, Sebastian
went to the bathroom. He finished drying his hands and opened the door to find his mother pacing
nervously in the hallway in front of the door. When she heard the door open, her head shot up, her
eyes meeting his as she twisted her hands together.
Sebastian watched her struggle to say something, so he waited.
" Sebastian...can we...can we talk?", she asked hesitantly.
The hope and desperation in her eyes broke apart his resolve. He sighed heavily, " Yeah"
His mother blinked rapidly and gave his a watery smile. Sebastian went into Henry's office.
Anne followed. Sebastian closed the door and went over to sit on the brown leather couch. He leaned
back into the corner, resting one arm across the back and the other on the arm of the couch. He knew
he looked relaxed and nonchalant. But on the inside he was in turmoil. His stomach rolled uneasily
and his heart raced.
His mom sat at the other end of the couch, perched on the edge of the cushion. Her hands
clasp together tightly. Sebastian watched her, his chest constricting with the need to comfort her. It
was easy to not care when he didn't see her. But she was his mother and he did love her. And seeing
her so nervous and tense was bothering him more then he wanted it to.
" Sebastian", She started, looking over at him, a tear streaming down her face, " I don't even know
where to begin to apologize for everything I put you through. I hate myself for the way I acted and
treated you and your brothers. I never ever wanted to push you away. I only did what I thought would
keep you close, not realizing that I was doing just the opposite. I'm so sorry and I can only hope that
you can find it in your heart to forgive me", she said, her voice trembling and cracking the whole time.
Sebastian stared at her, trying to keep his face schooled. He didn't want her to know how
torn up he was inside. Part of him wanted to forgive her but the other part wanted to remain pissed at
her. He didn't know what to do, he didn't know what to say.
" You don't have to say anything", Anne said, as if hearing his thoughts, " I just wanted the chance to
apologize to you", she murmured and stood, leaving the room quickly.
Sebastian closed his eyes and dropped his head back. Well didn't he feel like the biggest
dickhead in the world now. Why was she getting to him like this? Because she was acting like a
completely different person, that's why. She hadn't been a bitch once. She was acting like a normal
loving mother and grandmother. It was throwing Sebastian for a loop. He groaned and stood up,
leaving the office to join the rest of his family.
Claire glanced at Henry through the mirror as she pulled her hair up into a ponytail on top of
her head. Henry was brushing his teeth before bed. Her fianc é . She smiled softly to herself. She
never expected Henry to propose so soon. But she couldn't be happier. She loved him and wanted to
be with him forever. Even though they've only been together for four months, they've known each
other almost a year now. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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