Love Shot

Chapter 14: Family Drama

1pm/13:00 the next day

CARLOS'S POV

I felt someone shifting in my arms. I opened my eyes to find Astraea smiling while facing me. Her hair was a mess. Her face- no everything about her is so beautiful. Last night's moments flashed through my head and I smiled. She drives me crazy. The way she tastes, every movement she makes, her eyes as she looks up at me, everything she does makes me fall for her even more. I remembered how she melted into the sheets, digging her nails into my shoulders while I made her scream. It gives me pride and satisfaction knowing I did that, and she enjoyed it. If I could, I'd do I again right now.

Her arms tightened around my waist and she snuggled closer into my chest. We were both naked, in each other's arms. I rested my chin on the top of her hair and stroked her hair. She moved again and I looked down at her. She looked up at me and pressed a soft kiss to my lips.

Astraea: Good morning.
Carlos: Afternoon actually

I squeezed her and she smiled.

Carlos: How do you feel?
Astraea: I feel good, really good. When did we even go to sleep? I still feel tired.
Carlos: Around 2am.
Astraea: You deprived me of valuable sleep.

She pouted, looking at me with an angry but cute expression.

Carlos: If I remember correctly, you were too busy enjoying yourself to care.

I winked and she blushed.

Carlos: Our engagement party is tonight.
Astraea: Well in that case, I'd better go back to sleep.

She closed her eyes and snuggled into me. I had just closed my eyes when my phone started to vibrate. I let go of Astraea and sat up in bed to take the call. Astraea laid her head on my chest and I smiled. After a few minutes, I put my phone down and wrapped my arms around Astraea.

Astraea: Who was that? You sounded irritated.
Carlos: Just work stuff. Don't worry your pretty little head about it.

I kissed her forehead and she giggled.

Carlos: Are you still sleepy?
Astraea: Not really.

She sat up and stared at me with loving eyes and a sweet smile.

Astraea: I'm nervous for tonight. There's going to be a lot of people, all of which will be focused on the girl no one expected you to want to marry.

I pulled her closer and caressed her cheek with my thumb.

Carlos: You've always peaked my interest. Not romantically at first, but I've always been curious to know you when your mom kept pushing me to choose Camilla instead. I wanted to know the person behind those kind but fiery eyes of yours.

She smiled at me, getting a little emotional.

Carlos: I also thought Camilla would be a bratty, rude narcissist because Valeska constantly referred to Camilla as "perfect".

We laughed and I lifted her chin, forcing her to look at me.

Carlos: If anyone says anything about you, I'll deal with them.
Astraea: *raises eyebrow* By shooting them?
Carlos: Probably.

I shrugged. She gave me a serious look and I laughed.

Carlos: Okay, I won't shoot anyone, unless you want me to.
Astraea: Do you really think I'd want you to shoot someone?
Carlos: I'm hoping you'll want me to shoot my ex.

She sat up straight and blinked at me.

Astraea: Your ex? She's going to be there?
Carlos: Unfortunately. We only dated because she was interested in me and her parents wanted to marry us off. I wasn't interested in marrying her. That happened a year ago. But she's dating my cousin and he obviously wanted to bring her as his plus one.