Definitely Not Bad Luck

Chapter 18

I will be spending the night at Taylor's tonight and plan to ask him to Thanksgiving lunch. We've been spending a great amount of time together. He's been great help with the kids since my workload increased. Doing things like picking them up, organising dinner and letting them go to his after school.

I started putting a few things in a bag when I heard my phone go off. It was Chelsea. She's really stressing about the wedding. Only 2 months until her big day.

"Hey Chelsea" I answered smiling even though she couldn't see.

"I just sat looking at my wedding dress and I don't think it's the right one for me. I think the colour of your dress isn't right aswell" From the speed she was speaking, it sounded as though her brain was on over drive.

"Chels sh sh calm down its all perfect. You're over thinking it all. You've been planning this day for so long, it's going to be great." I heard her slow down her breathing. "Take one thing at a time. Please tell me you haven't forgotten about Christmas" I heard her chuckle at my comment.

"No I haven't. I could never forget about Christmas. Have you forgotten thanksgiving? You haven't said anything yet"

"Same thing as every year. Look, I have to go pick the kids up. Are you okay now?"

"Same as every year except you will have a new partner. Yes I'm fine thank you. Have a good night, send my love to the kids"

"Yes, I will have a new partner so you all have to be on your best behaviour. Night Chels, send my love."

I still haven't asked Taylor if he would like to join us for lunch so lets hope I will  have a new partner...

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Once I picked the kids up from Michael's we headed straight to Taylors. They've been spending nights here to. They love it because they get to have a sleepover with Oliver and Anabelle. We're kind of like a family.

We never planned to rush into things but we're fortunate enough that the kids actually like each other and us. It's almost too good to be true.

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Taylor and I are currently laying in his bed watching tv. The kids are all in their rooms so the house is really quiet. I thought this would be the best opportunity to mention thanksgiving.

"Taylor, baby...?"

"Whats up?" Taylor turned to his side and ran his fingers through my hair.

"I have a somewhat tradition on thanksgiving. I host a lunch for my family and Elle. I would really love it if you came too. It's fine if you already have plans I und-"

"Count me in but if I come to yours, you m gotta come with me to Dave's dinner."

"Sounds great" We both smiled and shared a kiss.

Then it dawned on me; if Taylor's going to Dave's dinner, the rest of the band and their partners will be there. Not only will Taylor be meeting my family, I will be meeting his Foo family. This is going to be one nerve wracking day.

Taylor fell asleep not long after the conversation but I wasn't sleepy yet. I laid next to him admiring him as he slept. I eventually fell asleep, knowing the man I was next to will be my future.

I woke up to the smell of pancakes, the sound of children laughing and alone in Taylor's bed. I went down to the kitchen and was greeted by a loud "good morning" from the kids and a gentle kiss on the forehead from Taylor.

I sat at the kitchen counter and Izzy came to me saying she wanted to tell me about her dream. It was filled with unicorns, rainbows and a wedding. That wedding being mine and Taylors. We all lived together at Taylor's house and had a pet unicorn. She seemed pretty happy about her dream which in turn made me happy but it was only a dream.

As Taylor was helping the kids to make breakfast and prevent any burning or damage to food, children or cookware, I was thinking about the day he and i met. It all seems like some crazy dream. I didn't even know who he was, I didn't even want to be at the gig until i saw him take the stage. Then there was the day at work where he was a special guest at assembly. It was as if external factors were pulling us toward each other, like we were meant to be together.

"Breakfast is ready!!" Taylor shouted which took me out of my daydream. He kissed me on the cheek and asked if i was okay. I couldn't help but smile my biggest smile and assure him everything was perfect. This made him kiss me and I could feel his smile against my lips. We then heard the kids shout "Ewwww!" and instead of Taylor stopping, he rested his hand on my back and kissed me again. The kids ignored us this time but Taylor and I couldn't help but chuckle at their initial reaction.

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Thanksgiving day is only a week away and I cant wait. I have all the food planned so now all that's left to do is clean the house and make the food. I overheard Taylor telling Dave I will be joining them for dinner, they both sounded excited.

"Jordyn's been dying to meet her, it should be rad. See ya then man." I heard Dave speak. When Taylor hung up, I ran back into the room and jumped onto the bed.

"What are you smiling about babe?" Taylor questioned when he saw me on the bed.

"I'm just excited about Thanksgiving."

"Good, me too. Alison agreed to have the kids for dinner. Have you spoken to Michael?"

"Mhm. After a 10 minute argument, he finally said I can have them for lunch. My parents are going to pick them up and Michael is going to get them after lunch." I looked down at my hands after I spoke. This is the first Thanksgiving since Michael and I split so it's emotional to think about lunch. Over the years, it kind of became our thing.

"Hey Rose, baby, it's going to be okay. You're going to be so busy focusing on your family and more importantly me that you'll forgot all about Michael" We both laughed and I nodded my head. Taylor held my face in his hands and moved me closer to him so we could kiss.

I wanted to tell him I love him but before I could, his lips touched mine. When he pulled away he opened his mouth as though he was going to speak but he didn't. He wouldn't part his eyes from starring into mine. He took a deep breath and opened his mouth again.
This time speaking.

"Goodnight beautiful"

He kissed my forehead and we fell asleep in each others arms.

I can't believe it's been over a month since I last updated this story! I feel so terrible about it but here's a new chapter, it's a bit all over the place but just trying to get to the exciting things I have in my head 😅 I hope you enjoyed this chapter and fingers crossed the next chapter won't take another month 💗