Beautifully Damned

forty-four: atlast

olla by jhene aiko

Imogen.

"MY BABY'S GETTING MARRIED" my mother screamed on FaceTime

I smiled as I put the ring in the camera watching my parents gush. Max holds my hand as we both smile with joy and excitement.

"As far as the wedding, what're your colors? The location? Venue? Have you guys even selected a date?" My mother rambles

"Sharon please, the kids just got engaged" my Step-Father spoke

"Thank you Dad" I laughed after rolling my eyes

Roxie snatched the phone, "The real question is where's the honeymoon gonna be?" She smirked

I looked to Maxime with a sheepish smile before turning back, "Okay I'll call you guys later, we're getting to Max's moms house" I said

"Kiss Estelle for me, I love that woman" my mom said

"I will, thank you Sharon" Maxime spoke as we waved goodbye

I hung up and hung my head against Max's shoulder in exhaust from the hefty conversation. We were in the car on our way to his Moms and we've called his sisters to gather for a family dinner. He rubs the back of my hand with his thumb earning a small smile from me.

The car pulls up and Victor opens the door, Maxime getting out first and holding his hand out to help me out the car. We walk up to the estate and are greeted by Margret, she takes our coat and we walk into the kitchen.

Everyone is doing their own thing, his mother is cooking and the girls are playing. Marie and Amelie are here and actually look healthy/happy, a heavily pregnant Amelie sits on her boyfriends lap as he feeds her and she laughs. At our entrance everyone looks at us and shouts 'heys' and 'hellos' and immediately we break.

Max nudges me and I smile wide before screaming "I SAID YES" with my hand out

Everyone shouts and approaches us, I look at Max who is happier than ever. His sisters whisk me away and start hugging me and looking at the ring. His mom hugs him before coming to kiss me

"I am so happy for the both of you, you were just what this family needed. God if only Francisco were here to see this, he'd be so happy" Estelle held both my hands

I looked to Maxime as he celebrated with Louise and his sisters got the details, I looked back to Estelle,

"He's always with you, you know that Mama" I told her

She gave me a tight hug before going back to the stove. Louise comes over to me and hugs me again before we both start jumping in circles. I laughed before going back to my fiancé. His eyes twinkled as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He bent down to kiss me and I smiled before going into kiss him.

His sisters all said  "Awww" in unison before I looked back to see them recording us. He rolled his eyes before diving back into my lips
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The chefs and Estelle finally finished cooking and set up the table out in the garden. We took the time to talk to everyone and catch up. His family has always been supportive of me and they've become like my actual sisters, even Roxie loves them and hates leaving when she visits France.

Amelie's pregnancy must've made her turned over a new leaf because she's being very genuine and I love that for her. We all go to the patio and sit down. He pulls out my chair for me and finally goes to sit at the other end of the table with me right by his side. Max kisses my hand and we become totally engrossed in each other.

We're snapped out of it by Estelle clinking her glass. She stands up to make a toast, makes me think of the first time we were all gathered outside. She clears her throat

"Family is the most important thing in the world. Not money, not power, but family. Imogen I'm not gonna give you the whole 'welcome to the family' speech because of we're being honest you've always been family and we love you dearly. Honey look at the happiness that's become because of you. You brought our Max back to us and it was the best thing you could've done. My daughters are better people and my son is happier than I've ever seen him. Max, sweetheart, she's a keeper, don't blow it" she sits wipes her tears and sits down

"Thank you Mama, I love you guys so much, thank you for creating this wonderful man that I've fallen for" I look at Max

He kisses my cheek before Amelie stands up, to many of our surprises. She clears her throat and begins to speak,

"Max, I'm so proud of the man you've become and I can't wait for my son to have a role model like his Uncle Maxi. Imogen I'm forever indebted to you and Max and I want to sincerely apologize for everything. Therapy was the best thing I've ever done and I wouldn't have done it without you guys " she concludes before sitting down and holds her boyfriends hand

I place my hand on Max's cheek and he kisses my palm. Everyone gushes over the speeches and nod. Louise slams her hands on the table before standing

"This just got all sappy" everyone laughs with tears in their eyes "I love you guys, lets eat!" She sits and Estelle waves for the servers to come.

Everyone ate and conversed, I suddenly lost my appetite as Max started his fuckery under the table. His hand went under my skirt and grazed my thigh. My breath hitches as Estelle starts talking

"Imogen honey, I have to say I've been planning a potential wedding since he brought you home, I'd love to hear what you're thinking" She sips her wine

Max's hand finally makes it to my panties which are already soaking. I clear my throat, "I haven't given it much thought Estelle..." I take a small gasp as he starts rubbing my clit

"....but I've been thinking of a summer wedding" I nod and pick up my glass

She nods and turns to Amelie. Relief washes over me before I look to Max who has a smug look on his face with a smirk. I bite my lip trying not to moan, he slips a finger into me and immediately finds my pleasure point. I shake the table and my glass falls spilling white wine all over me. Everyone averts their eyes to me and I slap his hand under the table.

I exhale as he takes his finger out of me, "My hand missed the glass, I'm so sorry" I stand fixing my skirt

"Oh no sweetie it's no problem" Estelle laughs a little too hard

Max stands and takes my hand, "Let's get you cleaned up" he flashes his smile

The girls giggle as he sweeps me off my feet and goes inside treading towards the stairs.

We go to the his old room and I immediately turn the shower on, he looks at me with lust-filled eyes. I strip and enters the shower.

"You coming?" I ask

"Dreams do come true"  he said before stripping down
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AND THATS A WRAP!!! (before the epilogue)

It's been a beautiful journey, this book has changed my life, thank you guys for sticking with me and for reading. I appreciate it more than you know. I love you guys forever!!!!

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