Still Unexpected

Chapter Thirty

Daisy's P.O.V

 "Paul, what are you doing here?"

I walk up to him. It had been so long since we'd seen each other.

 "Your friend Chris told me about your mother. I came to see if you were okay." I look over at Chris, who is in the background, behind the rustle and bustle of family members. He gives me a smile, and I smile back.

 "I'm okay. Better now than ever. I haven't seen you for ages." I smile, giving him a hug.

He hugs me back.

 "I've been very busy. Filming and such. But I had to take time off to see my old buddy Daisy, eh?"

 "I'm so glad you did. I've missed you." I smile.

 "I've missed you too!"

 "You know, I have to mention this, but I think Chris cares about you a lot. That would explain the numerous times he's glared at me whenever I've met you." He chuckles, and I laugh.

 "He gets a little protective at times. Despite his nature he's a real sweetheart."

 "I bet. Well, I'll leave you to get on with your family."

 "No...why don't you stay? You can talk with Chris, find out what a nice guy he is. And meet Dan and Phil. I'd like you to stay. Please." I smile.

 "Well..if it's alright with you. Just for a little while." He smiles, and we walk arm in arm to Katrina, PJ and everyone.

 "Guys, this is Paul. I'm sure you already know him. Paul, this is PJ, Dan, Phil and Katrina." I point to them as I say their names.

 "Hello/Hi/Hiya." They say.

 "And this is Chris." I smile. Paul reaches out his hand, shaking it.

 "Hello Chris, nice to meet you at last. Nice to meet you all."

We spent the majority of the afternoon talking, until all the guests finally started to depart. When the sun finally went down, and the church graveyard was completely empty, we walked to my mothers grave, and stood by it. I felt Chris's hand slide into mine.

 "I think she'd be proud of us." I say quietly.

 "I think so too." Katrina says.

 "Y'know what?"

 "What?"

 "I'm proud of us too."

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So that's the end of this one! We liked this as an ending so we thought to stop it here, there'll be another along the way - we can't leave out the wedding can we? So look out for that. Thanks so much for reading - we appreciate it!

- Kora Bell.