Never Him. Always Him.

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Matthew.

"Hi Matthew" I grinned "Melanie it's really good to have you here. Please come in" when Melanie walked in, I grinned as jadee stood up "hi Melanie" "jadee. How are you?" "A lot better now" "you know what has been happening.." "its okay. Just like Matthew, I like someone else. Actually, I love him" Melanie looked at me with a dazzling smile "and here you were worried" jadee let a small laugh slip. "my partner is on his way. Even though we are married there is nothing more than friendship between us. I am happy knowing he is finally happy and I'd love to get to know you" "I think that would be great" i can't help but smile. 'they both get along really well' hearing a car pull up, I Internally grinned as jadees eyes lit up. "That will be Austin" I chuckled "it's been him all along" jadee beamed a smile as Melanie did. "This is great news Matthew" "I think so too".

Jadee.
Opening the door, I grinned as Austin picked me up and carried me in. "Oh shit" I chuckled "hey Matthew" "Austin" austin put me down and I closed the door. "Melanie. This is Austin" "it's really good to meet you" "and you too. This i didn't expect" "nor did I" "this one has been worried about what would happen but jadee did not react as he thought she would" I grinned "what did you think? I'd come in yelling and screaming?" Melanie laughed as Matthew shook his head "Mel.. do you prefer Mel or Melanie?" "Mel. Melanie makes me feel like I am in trouble" "alright Mel. Like beer?" "I do" I grinned "I think a ton of food and beers sounds good" "it's Sunday" "live a little" I held in my laughter as Matthew pulled Mel close "yes ma'am". Austin grabbed my hand "well lead the way" "right in here" "Austin has never been here?" I stopped to look at Mel "no. Have you?" "Weekends" I chuckled "nice play Matthew" Austin, Melanie and Matthew laughed as austin and I walked into the kitchen. "This is strange but so damn good. I get to have my woman all to myself" i grinned as Austin kissed my neck "it's been a long time coming" "definitely" grabbing eight beers out, I handed them to Austin "all for me, how sweet" "then I will keep all of the snacks" "nuh" "best you share then" austin grinned. 'fuck this man always shows the most amazing grins' grabbing a ton of snacks, I put them on the table and sat down. "So Matthew.." Matthew grinned "ready?" Matthew grinned. Removing my ring, I put it on the table as Matthew did. "Time for a beer I reckon" "definitely" all of us opening our beers I spoke "cheers to us" Austin, Matthew and Melanie laughed "cheers" when the front door opened, i smirked "this will be fun" when everyone laughed I grinned. "Mat.." seeing Kent, Dahlia, Peter and abella, I chuckled as everyone else did. "That's another" when Austin, Matthew and Melanie laughed, I grinned as we all tapped our beers.
"What is this?" I looked at my mother "well this is me with my soon to be ex husband and long time friend. His beautiful partner and the love of my life" Austin kissed my cheek. "Forever" "is he always a softy?" "Oh no he definitely is not" Austin, Mel and Matthew cracked up laughing as I winked at Mel "Matthew, I thought you wanted jadee" "no. She's a good woman with a heart of gold but only as a friend. As jadee called her, this beautiful woman is who I want and we will go at our pace" "it really was a waste of time, money and drugs huh?" Abella shook her head "drugs?" "Jadee" "jadees mother tried to drug her so she would give them grandbabies" "Matthew" "I will not lie to mel. As you can see the rings have been removed. If you want them, take them" "I will be sure not to leave my drinks or food unattended" I chuckled. when Austin grabbed my hand, he removed the beer and placed it on the table. "that ring.." I grinned. showing Austin, he pulled it from my right hand and put it on my left. "oh my god" Austin showed the most handsome grin. "I did say it's a promise ring. A promise that I will always stand by you and keep you by my side.." "EEK" matthew, Austin and I laughed "we have been waiting for this day and I already know your answer but I want to hear you say it" I grinned "yes" "LETS CELEBRATE" I chuckled as I pulled away from Austins lips. "Thanks Mel" "I am really happy for you both" "thanks man" "thank you".
"So a wedding soon?" "Actually we have my sisters first.." "WHAT?" I grinned as I looked at Abella. "Yes Britney is now an author, has a baby on the way with the man she loves and a wedding coming up. I'm going to be her bridesmaid. She will look incredible and have the best night of her life" "then yours?" I looked at Matthew "we haven't made plans. We have been waiting" Matthew and Mel grinned "we can see that" "oh I need to warn you Mel" "about what?. What are his bad habits?" I chuckled "nah he's good. It's his bestmates bitch" "oh.." Matthew showed a cheeky grin "don't trust her. She changes who she is more than she changes her Underwear" "JADEE" "jadee is correct. I have seen many different sides of Monica. I don't even like her" Austin, Mel and I laughed "cheers to our future" tapping our beers all of us sculled them. "Tomorrow is Monday.." "yeah we are celebrating" "I agree. Plus it's so good to meet both of you. I drink most nights" I chuckled as Matthew looked at her wide eyed "what? I like a drink after work" "I can see you two will get along really well" "we should definitely exchange numbers" "I think so too. Can leave Matthew at home and go out and party" "nah I am coming" "you party?" Matthew smirked "sometimes" "oh this will be fun" Austin chuckled "that is not the answer I expected" "what do you do Austin?" "Second year apprentice as an electrician" "does he shock you?" I laughed "all the damn time" "good to see the spark there" "and here comes all the electrician jokes" "that was not intentional" "lies" all three laughed.
"Do none of you have any care?" All four of us looked at Dahlia "care for what?. The marriage was forced. Matthew and Mel found each other and like each other. Austin and I fell in love. Did we care for the marriage, no. Matthew and I have spoken. Now we can live our lives happily. If any of you have a problem with it, then you need to deal with it. We are happy. Isn't that what you wanted?" Dahlia put her head down as she nodded "yes" "then you should be happy for your son" Kent showed a small grin "I am. I haven't seen matthew like this in over a year" "well the last four months he's had a dirty little secret that makes him happy but none of us have seen it" Matthew let a small laugh slip "and you a year" "and I'm never letting her go" I grinned as Austin continued to hold my hand and kissed it. "Never".
"I thought you weren't into romance?" I smirked "not with Matthew I wasn't" Matthew chuckled "no" "plus this one here has many sides" "I don't need to hear this. This is ridiculous. You are acting like it's a joke. All you have done is be selfish. You could've found.." "WOULD YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP. I AM SICK OF HEARING YOUR BULLSHIT. I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO IT SINCE I WAS BORN. NOW, I DONT CARE WHAT YOU SAY. IM HAPPY, MATTHEW IS HAPPY, BRITNEY IS HAPPY, AUSTIN IS HAPPY AND SO IS MEL. NOW IF YOU WANT TO CONTROL SOMEONE GO SEE MONICA. SHE WILL CHANGE TO SUIT YOU" Mel smirked "now that's what Matthew expected" "oh no. That's not her losing her shit" Mel grinned "got a nasty side?" "I can have. Depends who I am dealing with" "she's right. We have had many conversations and she has the tone she has now.." "oh you are so full of shit" "I can see she's not appealing" "listen here you little tart. He is married to.." standing up my mother moved back "IM NOT SURE IF YOU ARE UNINTELLIGENT OR JUST FUCKING STUPID. DID YOU NOT HEAR A WORD THAT HAS BEEN SAID?. MATTHEW AND I HAVE BOTH AGREED TO A DIVORCE. HE LIKES THAT BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND I AM IN LOVE WITH AUSTIN AND NOW ENGAGED TO THE MAN I LOVE. WE ARE BOTH HAPPY. DONT COME IN HERE STARTING SHIT ON HIS PARTNER OR I WILL FIRE" "jadee there's no need for that. I am happy for both of you" I grinned "thanks Kent. Maybe you would like to join" "I'd love to".