Betrothed✔️

Chapter 21

It's been three days since Brian and I had came to stay with mama. It was decided that we will stay there for a week till Brian's birthday comes. Mama wanted to hold a grand party in the name of his birthday and take it as an opportunity to formally introduce me to their business partners as Brian's wife. I wasn't much against the idea given how it wasn't the media knowing my identity but just few people.

His birthday is just three days away and I have no clue what to get him. I tried getting idea from Trent , Cara, but none worked. It was either me not liking the idea or just finding the idea to common. Not like I'm going for a full fledged present but I wanted to give him something that will make him happy.

'why don't you give him yourself?' Trent suggested with a playful tone when I had asked him for a better idea.

"What's got you frowning now ? " Brian asks as he tries make me un-frown by rubbing my temples so that my brows aren't strained.

"Nothing. Just thought about something Trent did." I answer.

"Trent ? The one Spence has been hanging around with ? " Papa asks.

I have started calling Lucien 'papa' as he suggested me to do so. I went along with his suggestion as it always felt comfortable to be with just like how it always felt to be with family. Talking about Lucien, things between him and Brian are getting better these days, though the awkwardness still exists. But better than how it was in the beginning.

"Yes, papa."

"Brian, why don't you start calling me papa too? " Lucien asked in a playful tone as he faked a pout.

" Probably when you ask my mom for her hand in marriage. Don't you think you have delayed it for so long ?" Brian simply shrugged off these thoughts as if someone just asked him what he wanted for lunch.

Lucien was clearly taken back. But, you could see a big grin making its way on his face. He was finally getting his green signal after all the years of waiting. All that's left is to get mama to agree. I don't think that's gonna be an issue since Brian has approved this thought. Lucien just launches himself onto Brian as he hugs tight and utters some happy curses in French. Brian just awkwardly hugs him back. But he looked happy just like the man who held him.

Skip to Brian's birthday

God!! I'm nervous . I have tons of things to worry today. The main ones being the formal introduction to people , whether Brian will love my present for him and something more important. Brian was wearing a white button down shirt, with a some black pants and a black slimfit suit. He was handsome as ever and I couldn't get my eyes off him.

"I do appreciate your admiration, but could not just stare at me so much , Kiara. " Brian says as he nervously or pretend nervously rubs his nape.

"I have all the right to admire the beauty. And I'm not letting this go as it doesn't charge me any cash. " I act cocky.

He chuckes and just pulls me into an embrace. He places his head in my nape, whole uttering 'beautiful' in my ears. He kisses my shoulder. The proximity just giving me goosebumps. Though, I should've been used these touches but I can't. Everytime he touches me it sparks emotions in me that I can't put a finger on. They are pleasing and comforting but electrifying at the same time. And I enjoy the adrenaline rush it gives me.

A knock on your door made us withdraw from our own world to the real one. Time to go face people. I link my arms with Brian and walk down with him to meet people who took their time off to celebrate his birthday. I put on a smile to hide my nervousness. Brian comfortingly squeezed my hand giving me an assurance that he was there for me.

Walking through the crowd , I could feel many eyes on me. Many curious of what my relationship could be, some probably figuring out who I was and some just not bothered. I stumble my steps but Brian was quick to help me out and steady me. For which I was thankful for.

Things got simpler later on in the party with Brian , mama and papa helping me out. Brian let me go to meet Trent who happens to tag along with Spencer. These two are so suspicious.

"Didn't you leave for London ? " I ask Trent with an pointy stare.

" I did, but Spence wanted me here as his.." Trent spoke only to be continued by Spencer.

"My date, precisely as my boyfriend" Spencer spoke.

He snakes his arm around Trent's waist and pulls him closer, while the latter blushes furiously. I gasp at the new information I come across. But quickly recover given how suspicious they both had been since the beginning. I'm happy for Trent though that he got over Charlie.

"Uff, stop your PDA." I say.

"We all know you love it , Kiara. Stop the pretence." Trent says smugly.

"I heard you remembered a little ?" Spencer asks.  I nod my head.

I hadn't spoken about it to Trent yet. Not, that I wasn't ready to speak about it to others but just that I wanted to tell him face to face. I give a glance towards Trent , he rather didn't look clueless like I expected but looked as if he knew what we spoke about.

"Kia, I know what happened. The whole town would've known it by known with how Amelie has been wailing that 'Kiara isn't my sister ? Oh god !!! I can't believe this' God! I died listening to her." Trent laughs as he recalls probably a wailing Amelie. I chuckle at his words.

Amelie is my younger sister. Pretty sensitive, I say. But, she is no less than a friend to me and we honestly did all the pranks on our parents together and got into trouble together. I could imagine her wailing and how hilarious that must've looked.

"Do you guys have any memory together?" Trent asked pointing between Spencer and me.

" I totally hated her. She used to always hog Brian, not giving him time to spend with me though she was just a 4 year old. But, I would be lying if I said I didn't miss her presence." Spencer said.

That's rude. Not my fault that Brian couldn't resist my charms as a kid. I pretty much like the idea of me being the centre of Brian's whole attention.

"Why does that sound as if you had a crush on Brian? You even followed him all the way to Lyon. " Trent makes his snarky comment as usual.

"I was a straight guy till I met you ,pup. And Brian was the only one I could vibe with, the others weren't my thing you see " Spencer smirks.

Uff. Third wheeling sure sucks but not when you live for gay romances. They two make me feel blissful I say.

"Can I get everyone's attention? Claire it's been years that I first professed my love for your, but don't you think it's time for us to take a step ahead? " Lucien started as he got everyone's attention.

"Yea, ma. Just give me a green sign already !" Brian cheered from the crowd as he stood beside me. When did he get here.

"Mon amour, marions-nous?"  He asked as he opened a small velvet box.

(My love , let's get married?)

Mama bursts out in tears before nodding her head in a yes. The crowd cheered for the new turn of events in front of them. I glanced at Brian to get his reaction. He was having a huge grin on his face. Our eyes met and he kissed me on the forehead.

Authors note
Finally he asked her out !!! I kinda wanted to give them a happy ending so.

And the new couple trent and Spencer, who was excited for them ? Definitely me !!!

The story is coming to an end btw.