41. Happiness
Two months later Bree was falling all over again for Gage when the man told her that he loves her. He hadn’t got his memories back but he was making new ones. They moved back into Gage’s house and Hazel was over the moon when she got the princess bedroom, mermaid themed with dolphins giant stickers plastered all over her bedroom wall.
Bree was happy, she was in love and Gage was where he wanted to be.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Two weeks later she was by his side when he visited his doctor to do his routine check-up and once again he was declared clear of his tumor. Then later that same afternoon Gage got down on his knees and proposed to her in the privacy of his home with little Hazel as their witness.
“Bree, I love you, I love Hazel and I want to be a part of your future and Hazel’s. I know I’ve put you at my worst and I can’t promise that I won’t make any more mistakes but I hope you will guide me back again. I love you, Bree, will you be my wife?”
Bree’s eyes were glassy then teary when his proposal ended, she couldn’t string the words so she replied with a shaky affirmation.
“Yes…”
Gage put her ring back on, he got it back from his mom the first night Bree and Hazel went to his family dinner after they got back together. Bree had given the ring to his mom at the hospital, the same day he lost his memory. Edith didn’t say anything she just shoved the ring in his hand and told him to get on one knee for Bree when the time is right.
“And you, my little pumpkin, I love you as my own,” Gage was still on his knee and now he moved to face the little girl who was supporting her toothy grin. “… will you be my daughter?” he pulled another velvet box and opened it, there was a beautiful little gold bracelet with dolphins, pumpkins, and three hearts charms on it. Gage had it custom-made especially for the little girl.
Hazel was now smiling wider and looked at Bree then screamed her yes when Bree nodded and the little girl wrapped her chubby hands around his neck. “Can I call you daddy now?”
“Yes, yes you can.” Gage’s voice cracked a bit from her words but then he got up, lifted, and wrapped her in his arms. He kissed her forehead and pulled Bree in for a group hug and kissed her on her lips.
“Now, we should wipe all these happy tears and get ready for dinner at grandpa and grandma’s.”
“I have grandpa and grandma now too? best day ever!” Hazel’s excitement made Gage and Bree laugh and he pulled them one more time, a bit tighter, and told them both that he love them.
Two hours later they arrived at Gage’s parents, whatever doubt, Sally and Marvin had months ago with Bree, it all had toned down to a warm greeting. Marvin who knew her work at the club acted friendlier around her, while Sally still thinks that Bree should quit her job at the club even if it was administrative work.
Bree had actually wanted to talk to Gage about that, she had saved up her money from her ex’s alimony and her salary. Bree wanted to open up a pole dance studio class for moms. She had talked about this with Dee and Cassidy and they think it was a great idea. Maybe in time, Bree can open more classes, such as yoga and pilates. The options are endless once she grows bigger and can easily employ instructors for the classes.
“Gage is going to be my daddy!” the little girl announced, showing off her gold bracelet the moment Edith open the door for them.
“Is he now?” Edith’s eyes sparkled with happiness and she couldn’t help herself to look at Bree’s ring finger.
“And my mommy is going to marry my new daddy.” She continued smiling wider tipping on her toes rocking back and forth from her excitement. “anddd… daddy said we’re having dinner at grandma and grandpa.”
Edith finally sank to her knees and hug the little girl and shower her with kisses before she get up and congratulate Bree and Gage with her hugs. “I know you will get back together, come on let’s tell everyone the big news.”
Once they entered the living room everyone was there and sure enough, they heard Hazel’s announcement and they were all congratulating them. Sally’s husband was present and he couldn’t be happier for both of them despite the issue that Sally might still have with Bree.
Dinner was perfect and they went home with leftovers and a promise to attend the next family dinner to discuss their small wedding celebration dinner party. Bree had told them that she did not want a big wedding since it was both their second marriage. Bree said that they will privately discuss it and will let everyone know at the next family dinner. Edith seemed happy with that, though Sally was not convinced and honestly Bree didn’t know how to interact with her anymore. Bree knew that Gage’s late wife was Sally’s best friend, so she leave it at that.
“I’m sorry about Sally,” Gage said when they finally lay in bed.
It took longer for them to get Hazel to sleep because she was too excited about what was going on in her life. And Duke, the family dog that was back at his parents, should take all her excitement away. They had spent the longest time rolling around the living room floor of his parent’s house.
It was not until Gage promised to take Hazel to a shelter and find a suitable pet for her, did the little girl finally relax and closed her eyes when Bree and Gage read her favorite dolphin book.
“It’s okay, but now I’m worried about you promising Hazel a pet. She’s still too little and we will end up taking care of her pet,” Bree pouted and Gage chuckled, telling her that it was tomorrow’s problem.
“Now, I’m thinking about you and me, stripped naked, and doing some hot sexy stuff.” He said dropping his voice to the point of what was supposed to be perversion but he only made Bree giggle more.
“Oh Gage, you’re so not going to get laid with that pick-up line. Luckily, I agreed to be your wife and that means for better or worse and that line is… so… so worse that I say we should strip naked and do the hot and sexy thing.”
Their quiet laughter quickly turns into moans the moment they were both naked and Bree was under him. She was wearing nothing but his ring and she never looked more beautiful in his eyes. The man cherished her with kisses, his hands touching her in ways that only can be described as adoration to his future wife. She never felt happier in her entire life before, she loves Gage and Hazel. That was all she needed in her life.
Her happy ending.