Tricks Of The Game

Chapter 26

*Brianna's POV*

The day off the party was finally here, and like always, Brandon wouldn't let me help. He left me with Kaner at our house, it was more of me babysitting him more than anything.

"Hey, I'm going to go shower, don't burn my house down." He nodded, and turned some country music on.

I walked upstairs, went into my closet and pulled out my dress. It's a long royal blue strapless dress, with a sweetheart neck, that goes down into a V. The neckline and V is lined in rhinestones, and it has a ruched bodice. I went into the bathroom, turned the water on, making sure it was nice and warm. I washed my hair and shaved, which is getting harder and harder. I got out, dried myself off, and walked into the bedroom, and put on a pair of black spandex and a red tank top. I walked downstairs.

"So, did you miss me Aunt Bri?" I wanted to cry.

"Oh my God! What are you doing here? How did you get here?" I haven't seen my oldest niece Darla since Evelyn was born. Darla is 3 years younger than me, and is always so supportive of me.

"Kaner wanted to surprise you for your birthday with me. And, I heard someone is gonna be a momma again. But I also heard Jonathan isn't the father. Do explain."

I knew she was going to do this. I took a deep breath.

"Jon and I got a divorce. He physically abused me and Evelyn saw him hit me. He couldn't go near her without her screaming and crying. Brandon has been a lot of help. He and I are together. The twins belong to him. I'm due in May, so during playoffs. Hoping it's when we aren't playing so it's easier for Brandon. But, yeah."

She was smiling, "Was Brandon better than Jon? Must've had better sperm than Jon." Kaner walked in, sat next to her, and put his arm around her. They've been an on/off thing for at least 3 years. I honestly wish they would get together. The door opened, revealing a very sweaty looking Brandon.

"Hey, I'm gonna shower, so start getting ready." He ran upstairs.

"Yes, he's much better than Jon. We didn't have sex like Jonathan and I always had, he made love to me."

I walked upstairs, straightened my long blonde hair, and did a smokey eye. I put on a light pink lip gloss to compliment my dress. I finally got dressed, and was really impressed with the outcome. Brandon was downstairs waiting as I descended the staircase. He turned when he heard me coming, his mouth gaping open.

"Holy shit, babe, you look amazing." I blushed, as I took Brandon's hand. We got to the car.

"So, where's the party at?" He smirked, I knew that face.

"It's a surprise, just sit back and relax." I did what he told me, looking out the window as the skyline of Chicago came into view. We pulled into a parking garage of the nicest hotel in Chicago.

"Is the party in the ballroom?"

He shook his head, "Nope, just be ready to be amazed babygirl!" I giggled, as we entered the elevator. He clicked the button that had the letter R on it.

"Why are we going to the roof?" He smirked and kissed my neck.

"You'll see in a minute."

When we arrived on the roof, it was beautifully decorated in the decorations Kelsey and I had picked out. I saw Kelsey standing in front of the door. She was wearing a beautiful short black fitted dress that was lace, and had lace sleeves.

"Girl, you look gorgeous!" I hugged her.

"Girl please, look at you. That dress compliments your baby bump so well." I giggled.

"Excuse me, can I have everyone's attention please." Brandon was at the mircophone, I raised my eyebrow at him, wondering what he's doing. "Tonight, we are here to celebrate two very lovely ladies, our amazing assistant coach, Ms. Kelsey Campbell, and my beautiful lady, our player analyst, Ms. Brianna Bauer." Everyone starts clapping, "We will do presents a little later in the night, but there are two that need to be taken care of right now, so I can have a happy woman at home." I start laughing, along with everyone else. "So first, let's do one that will surprise Brianna. Brianna has always been a family person, very close with her parents, sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Brianna's family is extremely close. So, Brianna, I have a video that I'm pretty sure will mean the world to you." We turn towards the tv, and a video pops up.

"Hey Bri, I miss you so much. These past 18 months have been pretty difficult for me, I've missed Evelyn's birthday, your birthday, and so many other things. I wish I could be there for you, I hope to see you soon, I love you Bri!" I couldn't contain my tears.

"If you don't know who that is, that is Brianna's cousin Matt Bohnert, who is currently deployed in Afghanistan with the Air Force. I know that it's hard for Brianna, considering that Matt and Brianna are extremely close." I walk up on stage and hug Brandon, "Thank you so much."

He pulls back and looks at me, "But, there's another part to the surprise. Watch the elevator doors." I turn towards the elevator and watch. The elevator doors open, revealing Matt. I couldn't contain my tears, the floodgates had opened. I rushed over to Matt, as he pulled me into a bone crushing hug.

"It's ok, it's ok... I'm right here. I'm fine, see.." I pull back and look at him, he was wearing his Air Force uniform.

"I can't believe you're home, when did you get here?"

He pulls me back into a hug, "2 days ago, I wanted to surprise you, so I talked to Coach Q and he directed me to Brandon. He's a good man, I like him better than Jonathan. And, I see I'm going to have a new cousin."

I giggled, "Make cousin plural."

His eyes bugged out of his head, "Twins?"

I nodded, his hands landed on my baby bump, "Well, I guess we're going to have to mark them somehow." I giggled.

"Oh, hey, you might want to turn around, you'll thank me later."

I turned around, and there was Brandon, down on one knee. Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts is softly playing in the background, perfect song to play.

"Brianna, 3 years ago, you walked into all of our lives, but Jon was the lucky bastard that got you first. For 3 years, I've been wondering what my life would be like if you were in it. You're absolutely beautiful, inside and out . Your personality, no one compares. You put everyone before yourself, to make sure they're happy before you are. I love everything about you, I love Evelyn, and I love my creation that is currently growing inside of you." The floodgates have opened up again, even Brandon was crying. "So, I have a very important question for you. Will you do me the honor of being my sexy wife, for the rest of our lives?"

I laughed at him, "Of course I will." He slips the beautiful ring on my finger and pulls me into a passionate kiss. I pull away, leaving him wanting more.

"Alright, time for presents Kelso!"