Destined

Chapter 27

Calleigh's POV

Dinner went well but my brother was definitely not in the whole conversation as he was sending Brandon the worst death glares that he could manage. I would sometimes just grab Brandon's hand under the table and gave it a tight squeeze every time my brother decides to grill him with questions. 

After dinner, Stephanie wanted some girl bonding time with me and pulled me to have my tea outside. We sat down and adored the view of the trees and talked about what's on at my parents' house. 

"So, how's he doing? I mean you and him  doing?" my future sister-in-law asked. She was too buys stuffing some meringue into her mouth. Her voice had some hint of teasing. Typical Stephanie.

"Well...we just made it official about more than an hour ago. Actually, a few minutes before we stepped out to meet you guys, we sealed it." I blushed profusely. 

Stephanie didn't stuff the next piece of meringue into her gaping mouth. Her eyes went wide with what I just said and hurriedly swallowed everything when she was sure that the sweet concoction had already melted. 

"So you guys are?" I nodded and she then grabbed me by the hand to hug me. She let out a happy squeal. "I'm so happy for you. You guys look so good together. He's so hot and you, my dear sister, are gorgeous! You'll really make good-looking babies!"

Wow. Here I was, reeling in the feeling of having a new boyfriend after three years and she's gushing about babies already!

"Wait! We're not into that thing yet!"

"Well, I'll give you two 2 weeks before you both start getting frustrated with what you feel... if you know what I mean!" Stephanie laughed so hard. "But I guess bubba is giving him a hard time now." Her expression changed to somewhat calm and a smile spread across her face at the mention of bubba.

"Bubba?"

"I mean your brother. He likes being called Bubba these days."

We talked for an hour more until Anthony came out to collect Stephanie. She needed to rest now. Staying up late wasn't good for pregnant mothers. We sent them out and I could feel Brandon relax the moment that they both left. 

"That was so hard, right there being interrogated by your older brother. Remind me not to get on his bad side."

I chuckled as he brought me closer to his side. Placing my hand on his chest, I felt his heart beat get back to normal. I can tell that he was really having a hard time with Anthony but he survived. 

"Not bad for your first day of being my boyfriend."

"Really?" he tipped my chin up so I could meet his piercing gaze. I nodded and he kissed me chastely.

We then retired to our rooms for the night but I find it so hard to sleep. Tossing and turning, yup that's what I did the whole time I was there. God! I felt like a teenager. I knew that he was just down the hall and that he was sleeping or that I guess. I started counting sheep until in God's time, I was able to sleep soundly having dreams of Brandon. 

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The weeks progressed and Brandon has never failed to show how much he adores me. He goes to the office just to send me flowers or some lunch and even picks me up after work. Most of the girls at the office nearly swoon at the sight of this ruggedly handsome creature. Sure he wasn't really the boy-next-door type but he was the kind to sweep you off your feet the least you expect it. Normally he'd strut off at the office with his jeans, sneakers, a white undershirt covered with a plaid shirt. He'd smile and the receptionist would just let him in. I wonder what they were thinking at that time. 

Even Janet was having a field day with the whole thing. She was already ready to wait for Brandon to come every day. She was really curious about why half of the female population swooned after my man. Yes. My man. It felt good to say it since there was a hint of pride that every girl envied me to having a guy like him. 

These days, he didn't shave and he was really sporting the whole bearded man get up. He looked good with it. It made him look more manly and yes, hotter.It may have made him a certified chick magnet but he ignores them all just for me. Me! 

And in one of the days that he decided to surprise me, he went out of his way to take me out for dinner. He was wearing a tux and I was just wearing a simple flowing chiffon dress. He took us to this fancy restaurant that he reserved for just the both of us. 

There was no doubt that he was a hopeless romantic and it was something that I enjoyed to discover every time he was doing something for me. He was really caring and adorable too. He wasn't the usual kind of boyfriend. He gave me space when I needed it and he offers support when I need it the most. I could really count on him. He was even my buddy when I was invited to events. An escort if you will. Yes, he was everything that I could ever hope for in a guy and more. Though he was doing some kind of work, he did have some time for me. I also made sure that he had time for himself too. 

For weeks, we slept in our own rooms. He respected it and never pushed me to sleep in one room together. Come to think of it, I never gave him much in the relationship. It was all on him. There was even a time that I thought I wasn't deserving but his constant reassurance put all my doubts aside. So I decided to give it a try. 

After one of our dates, I dressed up in my boxer shorts and a  shirt and walked towards his room. When I got in, his back was facing me. He was sleeping I guess. I rushed into the bed and got in and hugged him from the back. He didn't have any shirt on but he did have some pj bottoms. He was surprised and he looked at me. 

"Hey," he said sleepily with a smile. 

"Hey yourself," I smiled shyly. He tucked some hair behind my ear and drew me nearer to him by holding my waist. 

"Why are you here?"

"I was wondering if you wanted to sleep next to someone." 

He chuckled and faced me fully. "That's a lame excuse, babe. You want to sleep next to someone."

"Is that bad?"

He shook his head and smiled some more. He was going to give me a heart attack anytime now. 

"It's great, actually. I can already feel you near me."

"Sure. You wouldn't really know what you're missing sleeping alone." I giggled as he tightened his grip and started to tickle me. 

I was almost crying from laughing to much and he stopped bringing me near him, my head resting on his arm. I took the chance to cuddle closer to him and he locked me in his embrace. 

"Goodnight, babe."

"Sweet dreams of me," I said laughingly as I closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of him against me. 

"Sure." Then he kissed the top of my head. We both fell into a deep slumber.