Beyond the Silence (Nyle Dimarco fan-Fiction)

Chapter 18

Nyle

I look up and Sean and Christine are walking in and I am in shock to see them. Sel is sitting close to me with her head on my shoulder. She notices them too and sits up quickly. I am trying hard to keep my cool and not snap. I look at Gilbert and he shrugs and he is just as confused as me. Sel stands up and meets them. My heart is beating hard in my chest.

"Come in, Come in. We are just about to start eating." She signs. I look at her in shock and follow her to the kitchen.

"What are you doing Sel?" I sign. "You don't have to serve them."

"I am killing them with kindness." She says as she grabs two plates of food and takes it back to the dining room. She places the plates in front of Sean and Christine. Damn I am in awe of this woman. She makes me want to be a better man. "Enjoy." They look back at her in shock. All they can do is nod. Whatever point they were trying make has just completely failed. I am proud of how poised she is.

We eat and have amazing conversations. Even Sean and Christine are behaving but they are sitting really far from us which is even better. My hand never leaves Sel's thigh at all. The spaghetti tastes so amazing. She did a fantastic job.

"Donna the spaghetti is delicious." Christine signs.

" I didn't make it. Selena did. I walked her through it." Mom signs proudly.

Christine always asked for the recipe but mom never gave it up to her. Christine's face falls and she looks down at the table. I can feel Sel tense beneath touch and I squeeze her thigh. I know she feels bad for Christine but she shouldn't.

"Who's ready for cake?" Sel signs. The front door opens and Charlie walks in.

"Sorry I'm late." he tries to sign. Making me laugh and smile at him.

"It's ok Charlie." I sign.

Selena bring out a chocolate cake she made from scratch. Her mother is a baker and she learned how to bake from her she tells us. She places the beautiful cake on the table and lights the candles. They sing/sign happy birthday. I blow out my candles.

"Did you make a wish?" Mom asks.

"Yes I did." I sign looking at Sel." I only hope it comes true." Sel's face is bright red and Christine is glaring at her.

We eat cake and it is amazing. Everyone raves about the cake except of course Sean and Christine. Charlie is looking at the way that Sean and Christine are looking at Sel and he is none too pleased. Sel can see it too. She tries to busy herself and keeps things moving along.

"Are you ready for presents?" She signs and I nod.

We head into the living room and I am directed to sit on the couch while everyone else is standing up. I grab Sel and plant her right next me on the couch.

"Open my gifts last." Sel signs. I wink at her.

I open gifts. I get a new basketball and football. I get gift cards. I blessed beyond measure from my friends and family. I even get a few donations for my foundation. There are a few gifts left. Sel hands me one and it's from Christine. It's a dodgers shirt and hat.

"Thank you Christine."

"You're welcome sweetheart." She signs. I just glare at her and she smirks at me. Everyone looks between Christine and Sel. But Sel does not give any reaction to what Christine just called me. It pisses Christine off because she wanted Sel to get upset. Sel hands me three packages and smiles at me like nothing is wrong at all. Man this woman is amazing. She holds onto the card that is attached to the gifts.

"This one is last." she signs.

I open the first box and look inside. It contains two pairs of jogger sweat pants. They are my favorite style. I love them. I open the next box and it has a BLU Ray of Grease, popcorn and Candies there is a note inside for our first happy movie night. She is so thoughtful. The last box is much bigger than the other two. I open it eagerly and look inside. My breath catches it is the vintage Dodger jersey that I have wanted forever.

"Thank you Sel! I love it so much."

"Pick it up and look at the back." She signs. I pick it up out of the box and turn over the jersey and it has my last name stitched on the back. Christine is giving her dirty looks. I hug Sel really tightly she pulls away and hands me the card. She kisses my cheek. I open the card and begin to read it.

Happy Birthday Baby!

I hope this day is one you'll never forget

I am glad that you were put in my life.

I'll be forever grateful to God.

You are so kind and loving.

You are an amazing man Nyle Dimarco

Be blessed always.

Yours,

Sel

PS

Stop bugging me

Here is your answer to your wish

I was yours the first time you put your lips to mine.

I will always be yours Baby!

As I read the last line my hands are shaking holding the card. I stand and grab her up in my arms. I spin her around and kiss her deeply. I don't care who is around. She has made me the happiest man in all the earth.