“I can help.” I reach for the eggs on the counter.
“Any other day I would say yes, but not on your birthday. Go sit down and I’ll do it. The other guys aren’t up yet so this may get them out of bed.”
I move to the bar stool and listen as he makes breakfast and the guys talk about their schedule. Knight’s Dream is doing really well and their album release brought them a national following. Mike is working on getting them on tour with a very popular band next year.
The doorbell rings and I get up to answer it, but Declan stops me.
“Babe, I’ll get the door, why don’t you go put some pants on? Sexy as hell you in my shirt, but I would prefer you in more clothes when our guests arrive.” He tells me which leaves me completely confused. Guests?
I run to our room, grab some leggings and brush my hair. When I get back to the kitchen, I squeal. My parents, Robbie, and Finn are all here and my mom is unloading bags of bagels, fruit, and juices.
“What in the world?”
“Happy Birthday, Baby Girl.” My dad pulls me into a hug.
“Declan invited us to breakfast as a surprise since we aren’t doing dinner.” My mom tells me.
I go around the room and greet everyone and the other two guys in Knight’s Dream, Jonah and Bear join us. Declan finishes the eggs and takes the bacon out of the microwave. We all get plates and sit anywhere available. My dad can’t help himself but talk about business and drills Ryan and his band about the security on the road. I sit with my mom and Finn while Robbie and Declan argue about the afternoon football games. My heart swells with love as I look around the room.
“I’m leaving tonight but I’ll be back for Christmas. I’ve decided to come home for good. I’ve already talked to an advisor and I’ll pick up classes again in January.” Finn tells me between bites of food.
I can’t help the “woo hoo” that flies out of my mouth. The whole room stops and looks at me and I shrug my shoulders.
“Finn just gave me my birthday present.”
Declan winks at me and announces, “That’s only one of your birthday surprises.”
Chapter 31
She’s Still Crazy
I have the worst wine hangover in the world. Declan’s singing in the shower and I will myself out of bed to get ready for school. After my parents and our friends left yesterday, Declan took me back to bed and made love to me for hours until he declared it was time for me to get up and get ‘fancy.’ Like last year, he went bought me a dress and heels for a night out. Once I was dressed, he handed me another mint blue box. When I opened the box, I was stunned at the most beautiful filigree ring. It is full of crystal blue stones surrounding the ring.
“It’s aquamarine,” he told me as he slipped it on my right ring finger. “I want my diamonds on your left hand and my birthstone on your right. You will never be without me.”
“I love it!” I wave my hand in front of us both letting the light catch the ring. “You do know you spoil me right?”
“Always and forever.”
We kiss for a few minutes before he breaks us up and stands with me still in his arms. “We have to go, we have reservations.”
When we pulled into the Ruth’s Chris parking lot, I squeal. I love this place! The hostess took us to our table but hangs around a little longer than needed. She finally admitted to being a huge Sayge fan and asked for his autograph. I laughed and he actually blushed.
The meal was delicious. When we were done, Declan took me to a small wine bar where we danced and drank until I couldn’t stand anymore. Once we got home, he led me to bed and gave me a massage until I fell asleep. It was an amazing birthday.
Now we were back to reality. We’re leaving on Friday afternoon for Atlanta, and our group increased by one because Gabe’s riding with us. I still don’t know all the details, because I’ve had no alone time with Harper, but through my text chain, I learned he was through ‘fucking around.’
The only problem I see with our week is Declan’s set to meet with Christie on Wednesday afternoon. He has tried to talk me out of going, but I’ve stood my ground. No way is he going alone. I know I won’t be in their meeting, but I could wait in the car if necessary.
I get to the bathroom just as he turns off the shower. He steps out and I stare at his perfect body. Neither of us has had a lot of time to work out lately, but his body is still rock solid.
“If you keep looking at me like that, you’re not going to make it to school. I’ll drag your ass back to bed.” He tells me as he reaches around me for a towel. Lucky towel!
“Sorry, I was thinking it’s unfair how amazing you look even though we haven’t stuck to a regular workout routine in months.”
“Yeah, I was actually thinking about running tonight when you get home from school. Want to?”
“I can’t, remember I have to meet with my group tonight. We have that project due in a few weeks.”