Forbidden Love

chapter twenty

MUST watch the video of the side of Jasmine & Tobias! (The real life Reign and Tobias lol)

"Noel, can you check on the turkey?" Scott yelled from the bathroom.

I looked over to Noel who had her hair still up in rollers. She looked around frantically before running a hand through her face.

"I got it," Julian responded, giving Noel an encouraging look.

Noel sighed before sitting down. "I don't know what possessed me to host Thanksgiving dinner. I don't know how I'm going to survive the next couple of weeks with my wedding and finals coming up."

I squished myself next to her and gave her a bear hug. "You're doing great Noel. I wish I could be as strong and daring as you."

Noel giggled at my compliment before resting her head on my shoulder. "Rachel and Charlotte should be here soon. They were in charge of the desert."

"What about Tobias?" I asked suddenly, wondering what he's been up to. The dance classes for the wedding finished a week and a half ago and I haven't spoken or seen him since.

"And Ethan," I said quickly, not trying to draw any suspicions.

"They're coming. Tobias might be a little late I believe. Something about work," she replied shrugging. I frowned. Tobias didn't work. He fights.

"Turkey isn't done yet," I heard Julian say, as he sat next to me on the couch. He grinned when our eyes met and I gave him a small smile in return.

"Well, I'm going to finish getting ready," Noel said, getting up from the couch. "When you have the chance can you set the table Reign?"

I nodded. "Whatever you need."

Noel mumbled her thanks before entering her bedroom. I felt Julian's lip kiss my neck, making me curl instantly.

"Sorry I haven't seen you lately. Work has been hectic," he mumbled across my jaw line.

"It's... It's fine," I stuttered, affected by his touch. I could feel Julian's lips form a smile on my jaw before he pulled back.

"We should probably set the table out," he said, leaving me on the couch alone.

I huffed out in frustration. He was so worried about setting the table that he couldn't even kiss me for a full minute. The door bell buzzed and I reluctantly got up to see who it was.

"Happy Thanksgiving!" Charlotte beamed, hugging me instantly. I stiffen as her arms connect with my body.

"Happy Thanksgiving Charlotte," I replied, trying to keep my cool.

It was just one night. I could manage being nice to her for one night. I smiled as she gave me the apple pie. Rachel was next. Her loose brown hair was swept into a messy fishtail braid. She looked gorgeous in a chunky sweater and loose fitting trousers.

"Happy gobble gobble day Reign!" She exclaimed. She gave me a quick peck on the cheek before stepping inside.

"Everything smells so good!" Charlotte enthused, walking into the kitchen. Her eyes widen as she looked at all the food that was plated on the counter. "Scott really out did himself this year."

I put the apple pie on the counter and grabbed my wine stashed where I left it last. I poured myself a glass before hiding it back where it was.

"He did," I agreed.

Just then Noel came out of her room, fully dressed and pampered. Her hair was in a perfect state of loose curls and her navy blue dress fit her in all the right places. If she looked this beautiful tonight I wondered how she would look on her wedding day.