I Guess He Hates Me(COMPLETE)

Chapter 31

The last chapter for this book! There will be a sequel!

"P-pregnancy rumors?" My eyes widened in shock. They knew? How? And who told?

"Guessing from your reaction, id say it's true. How far along are you?" She began her interrogation. My eyes darted around the room, searching for something or someone to help me. Carson's mom, Lydia, spotted me, quickly making her way over.

"Lucy, darling- we are about to start the toast." Her hands grasped mine, pulling me towards the direction of the stage where her husband was about to give his toast to his son. As soon as we were a decent distance away from the reporter she whispered to me. "Don't worry about the press. We will handle all of that when its time."

"But who could have leaked this? Only family and friends know." My face must have been red from panic as she guided me to the table that we would be sharing with Carson and my mother. After we had broken the news to Lydia and Phil, they immediately had gotten their PR involved to make sure this wasn't turned into some kind of scandal. The Knightlys were amazing people and their intentions were only good when it came to his son. They had always treated me with respect and kindness and Carson's mother had even welcomed me as a daughter, so we trusted them enough to control the entire situation when it came to the media.

Her eyes darkened. "Oh I have an idea. But do not stress about this, like I said, my husband and I will handle everything."

I nodded as I took my seat between Carson and my mother. Carson immediately reached out and grabbed my hand, giving it a squeeze as his father called attention to the stage.

"Hello everyone. Welcome to the grand opening of The Knightly, my son's latest, but certainly not last, business venture out into the hotel world." Phil Knightly began. "Carson hasn't always been so responsible, he does have quite the temper as most of us know. But he has a good head on his shoulder, and a beautiful woman on his arm." Wink sent in my direction. "So we keep our faith in him. Son, your mother and I are extremely proud of you and everything you have accomplished in the last few months."

Carson smiled, a true, beautiful dimpled smiled, as his father spoke. I stared at him lovingly, truly happy to be by his side despite the fact that I had assumed he hated me for the longest time. His dark hair was partially tamed, but still messy and his crystal eyes sparkled in happiness as he took in the praise. He soon looked at me, catching my gaze. He leaned down, pressing a quick kiss to my bare shoulder and whispered a quick "love you." Before turning his attention back to his father.

"With all of that said, The Knightly family will also be welcoming one more family member." Phil spoke.

I quickly looked back at Carson, who didn't look surprised at all. Were they announcing he pregnancy? My stomach twisted in anticipation and if I hadn't of been so absorbed in the idea of everyone finding at that moment, I would have noticed Carson reaching into his pocket.

"I would like to welcome." Phil continued.

Carson stood from his chair and my eyes darted towards him and suddenly the entire room went deadly silent in a gasp.

"Miss Lucy Graves to the family-"

Carson got down onto one knee.

"In hopes that she will become a Knightly." Phil finished.

All of the attention was suddenly on Carson and I. Carson smiled nervously at me, as he opened the black velvet box to reveal the most gorgeous ring I had ever laid eyes on. It had to be at least 4 karats, a halo styled rose gold engagement ring that took my breath away. I was so enchanted by the diamond I hadn't realized Carson was speaking to me.

"I'm sorry, what?" I blushed, embarrassed at having to ask him to repeat himself.

Carson chuckled "Lucy Francesca Graves, will you marry me?"

My breath was caught in my throat, and I felt as if I needed to throw up, thanks to my demon spawn that hung out in my stomach. I nodded, not finding the words to speak, my breath had literally been taken away. Carson pulled me into his arms and kissed me passionately in front of the entire crowd who had begun to clap.

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We left the reception thirty minutes later, after being congratulated by tons of people- some familiar, some stranger. Carson pulled me into the elevator, taking us directly towards the penthouse. I kicked off my heels in the elevator, my feet killing me.

"Carson?" I asked, pressing against the cool elevator wall. "Do you really want to marry me?"

I couldn't help but feel as if this was some kind of publicity stunt, to save us from the scandal of a pregnancy. He smiled at me, reaching out to grab my hand. "I admit that the process may had been sped up, but I've known you're the one for quite some time now."

My eyes watched the numbers ticking by as the lift rose. "What do you mean?"

"I bought the ring spontaneously when we had first got together." He scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. "I was drunk and couldn't believe we were finally together. I realized how ridiculous I was so I locked it in my safe. After we told my parents about the baby, they suggested that if I was going to do it, I needed to do it fast. I mean it with all of my heart, Aussie."

I smiled at his words, the elevator door opening to the penthouse after he inserted his card. I picked up my heels from the floor and followed him inside of our new home. Once inside I grabbed his hand and leaded him into the bedroom, dropping my heels and turning to him. I grabbed his face, pulling his lips down onto mine, loving the taste of him. He pulled his suit jacket off, tossing it away from his and then placing his hand behind me and grabbing the zipper of my dress and pulling it down.

He pressed his body into mine, pulling at the straps of my dress and allowing it to fall and pool at my feet. I felt desire flare in the pit of my stomach and I began to unbutton his shirt, revealing his tattoo covered body. We broke our kiss as we made our way to the bed. I crawled onto it, watching as Carson pulled pff his shirt, and began to unbutton his pants, kicking them off along with his boxers to reveal his wanting erection. I undid my bra, tossing it away as he approached me with a dark need in his eyes. He looked down at my lace panties, smirking as he ripper them off of me. Another pair gone.

Carson began to kiss down my neck, towards my chest. He grabbed my hips, raising them off the bed to where we were aligned with one another before stoping and looking down at me. "I love you."

I smiled happily at him, before responding. "I lo-"

Before I could finish he plunged into me, catching me off guard and causing me to gasp. I didn't get a chance to catch my breath before he began pounding away into me relentlessly.

We continued to make love until 4 am when I passed out from being so exhausted, satisfied emotionally and physically, realizing I was going to spend the rest of him life with this man.

The End.

*** I will be writing a second book: I Guess He Loves Me. First chapter will be out within the next day or two 💖