Love You Goodbye-Book 4 In the Sexy As Series

Chapter 23

Marian woke up still in Harry's arms.  It seemed they never made it off the couch, which she didn't mind, curling up on a couch and falling a sleep was one of her favorite things to do in the world.  She quietly slipped out of her his arms trying not to wake him. As she gathered up her oxygen kit she couldn't help but smile over at Kaia and Zayn. It seemed they fell asleep on the couch as well.

She grabbed the baby monitor tablet and smiled at her daughter who seemed to be having a vivid dream. She prayed that Harry would always have their daughter.  As she walked around the house she surveyed all the little touches. All the care that was put into making this house a home. After a little wandering, she found herself back in her library.

She looked at her pictures for a moment before grabbing a notebook and a pen and headed out to the garden.  She found her way to the stone bench and she traced her son's name on it with her fingers.  The sun was barely rising and she found it the perfect time for writing.

Marian began to write out a heartfelt thank you letter to Louis. She wanted to let him know how much she appreciated the gift. That he would never forget about their son. She also told him she knew about him and Kaia finally burying the hatchet and becoming friends. She hoped that Kaia would deliver notes between them.  She would always cherish their time together and she hoped his future was full of love and happiness.

She looked over as Faith made a noise in her sleep and she smiled again.  She continued to write as the sun began to rise higher in the sky. 

 Kaia awoke with a start but was unable to move. Zayn has his arms firmly locked around her. She couldn't help but smile. It seems they must've fallen asleep not long after the movie started. She knew he'd give her grief about it, but she'd be okay with that. She kissed his lips and he murmured in his sleep.  She was about to snuggle into him again and she glanced over at the other couch. Harry was sprawled out on it but Marian was gone.

"Oh my God," she said out loud. She didn't want to alarm anyone so she uncurled herself from her husband and then frantically hurried through the house looking for her. Where in the hell was she?  Then it dawned on her and she headed to the library. She saw the doors open to the garden.

She didn't see her by the gazebo and then figured she was by the stone bench. She walked as quietly as she could down the stone path and smiled when she saw her bestie sitting there with her eyes closed and her face upward towards the morning sun.

 "Kaia," Marian said with a grin, her eyes still closed as she felt the warmth of the sun on her face.  She was wondering how long it would have taken Kaia to find her.

 "Damn, busted," Kaia said and then showed herself.

 "Harry is heavy footed and the twins wouldn't be able to keep quiet so I knew it had to be you." She smiled and then moved her oxygen case to the other side of her body.  "Come sit by me." 

 Kaia moved to sit next to her. "Do..do you like the bench?"

"I do, what made him think of it? It was very thoughtful and generous." 

 Kaia pulled her knees to her chest. "I think he knows that you like to just sit and think sometimes and he asked Harry if there was anything he could get for you and then Harry asked me to talk to Louis about it," she said and then smiled. "I gave him some suggestions and this is what he picked."

 "I love how William's name is carved into the stone,"  she said. "Can I ask a favor of you?"

 Kaia looked at William's name and smiled. "If I can."

"Would you mind delivering a note to Louis for me?"

 "A note?" She asked.

 "Yes, if it will make you uncomfortable I can always ask Zayn, but I thought since you were like friends now."