The Model Couple

🌻 Epilogue 🔨

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Ry bought an old run-down mansion just off Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. He ingeniously got a TV show to pay for the renovations. They agreed to foot the bill as long as Ry appeared once in each episode. The house is incredibly beautiful now that it's completed.

I remember seeing it for the first time. Ry knew I liked old houses so I'm sure he knew how I'd react. The house is so much bigger and more grand than anything I'd imagined. And Ry added all the modern conveniences without taking away any of the old charm. 

Ry and the architect designed special parts for each of us. Danny has a suite of rooms on the second floor with a bedroom, bathroom, and playroom. There is also an attached nanny room in case someone stays with him when we are out of town.

Ry had a theater room made to support my movie addiction. Danny and I have been making Ry watch all the Disney movies. I don't think Ry likes them very much but he enjoys cuddling with us on the couch at night. We all get cozy under a blanket. I sit on Ry's lap and Danny sits on mine. It's a complete snugglefest.

Ry had half of the basement redone into a gym so he can work out from home and the other half made into a two bedroom apartment with a full bath and kitchenette. I thought it was for when friends come to stay but Ry asked if maybe Austin would like to live in it. I remember my surprise and joy at having such a thoughtful boyfriend. I almost knocked him over with the hug I attacked him with.

Austin was excited to move in with us and it has been so much fun to have all my favorite people in the same house. Although Austin has been busy with his job so he isn't here very much during the week. But on weekends, like today, Austin often spends time with us. This morning I'm eating a yummy breakfast Ry made. He so sweetly does most of the cooking, but he's teaching me too. I found out I really enjoy baking. I tease Hayden that it all started with the cookie photoshoot.

Ry has his sign language tutor coming over today. He's doing so well. He wants to learn it quickly so whenever he isn't modeling he tries to have his tutor come over several times a week.

I stab a sausage link with my fork and dip it in the syrup before bringing it to my mouth. To my surprise Ry comes back into the kitchen with a smirk on his face. I cock my head to the side. "I thought your tutor was here."

"She is." He beckons me with his finger. I pop the rest of the sausage in my mouth and hop off the stool to follow him around the fridge. He points to Austin standing next to a very pretty blond girl and they are signing to one another. "I think Austin approves of Wendy." Ry winks. "I thought I'd give them a minute."

My eyes open wide. My brother has never dated before. I watch him carefully and I see that he has a pink tinge to his cheeks. I think he does like this girl. I watch their hands to see what they are saying. "They are telling each other about themselves." I narrate the conversation for Ry. "Wendy's father is deaf so she grew up knowing sign language... She grew up in San Diego...Austin is telling her about the farm... and his work... She asks if he'd like to go out for coffee sometime... Austin said yes!" I whisper shout because I can't believe my brother has a date. I look at Ry, "Is she a nice girl?" She's so pretty, I'm worried she might be stuck up.

Ry is nodding. "Yeah, she's really nice. She's always been professional with me, never flirty. We've met at restaurants before so she can teach me menu items. She's always kind to the staff."

I sigh with relief, "I'm so glad."

Ry watches them for another minute. "Look at him, I think he's in love already." Austin has stepped back and Wendy catches our eye.

She waves. "Chase, I'm so sorry to keep you waiting. I'm ready whenever you are."

Ry takes my hand and pulls me along, "Come meet your new sister-in-law." Luckily he says it under his breath.