Home Soon (Sequel to What It Seems)

Chapter 21

Everyone was acting weird that whole night until we went to sleep. Colson couldn't stop smiling at me when we laid down. I kept asking him why he was so happy but he just shook his head and turned over. I couldn't sleep even if I wanted to. I wanted to know what was going on tomorrow. I knew I should be excited, or happy at least, but I was just confused.

I woke up to an empty bed that morning. As soon as I sat up Colson walked in with a cart full of food. I looked at it then at him and raised an eyebrow.

"Breakfast in bed. Enjoy." he kissed my forehead and left the room. I ate some of the food then got ready for the day. I had no idea what they had planned. As long as today was good I guess I shouldn't be complaining. But everyone constantly smiling at me was getting a little creepy.

We left the hotel and we walked around the city, me and the girls taking Casie and Allie shopping while the boys went off and did their own thing. Colson told me to get something nice for later today. Apparently we had a special dinner set up on the beach. It sounded fun, but there was something they still weren't telling me. 

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We sat at the table talking while the band played on the patio outside the hotel. This was a beautiful view. I've been all over the place but nothing compared to this. It was even better to be here with my whole family.

Once we were done eating, I was planning on going back up to the room, but Kenzie pulled everyone closer to the water to take pictures. We took what felt like hundreds of pictures, which knowing Kenzie it was probably close. I tried walking away until Colson pulled me back.

"Okay what the hell is going on?" he looked at me weird.

"What do you mean?"

"Well for starters, everytime I enter a room y'all start smiling at me and it's honestly kinda creepy and we're supposed to have a 'busy day' and we're in fucking Australia and I'm so confused like you guys obviously know something-" I stopped mid-sentence when I noticed he was kneeling down. "Wha-what are you doing?" he laughed and smirked up at me. 

"Can I talk?" I nodded and he started. "I brought you here because I wanted this to be even more special then it would normally be. I've waited a while to do this, but I feel like right now is the perfect time to do this."

"Do what?" he shushed me and I let him continue.

"Skylar, I love you. I'm in love with you. I want nothing but to spend the rest of my life with you and our beautiful kids. You guys mean the world to me. I never wanna lose you again and I'm going to make sure I don't. You've put up with my crazy, sometimes annoying shit, for a long time. You've always been there for me and everytime I look back you're always there. I want to show you that I will forever and always be there for you. We need each other. The day you came back, no the first time I saw you after those three years, I felt like I was living again. It felt so good and I'm thankful to have you back in my life." I was crying because he never told me all this and it was amazing to hear it. "So, the reason we're here is because I have a very important question for you. Skylar, will you marry me?" My knees were so weak I collapsed and fell into his arms.

"Oh my god. Of course I will!" He stood up and we stood there just hugging each other. He pulled back and looked at Slim. He handed him a small box and I felt butterflies in my stomach. I didn't know why just now, but I didn't care. He opened the box and my jaw dropped.

"Holy shit that's a nice ass ring." I heard Kenzie whisper which made me laugh. Once I had the ring on I ran over to Kenzie and hugged her, then my parents and brother. After that the boys got us all in a huge group hug.

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I felt like I was literally on cloud nine. I was so happy and excited and I couldn't stop smiling. I found myself staring at the ring sometimes. Kenzie and Ash were already starting to make me sit down and plan the wedding until the kids went to bed and Colson dragged me upstairs. I felt bad for being so harsh towards them that day, but they didn't notice.

Me, Colson, Kenzie, and Dub were sitting in the living room watching movies. Once the movie we had been watching, which was Breaking Dawn because Kenzie insisted we watch all of the Twilight movies, Kenzie looked at us.

"When are you planning on telling your fans?" I looked at Colson and he shrugged.

"I didn't really think about it. Maybe we should make an announcement." I told her.

"We could use the footage we got in Australia and make a Kellyvision." Dub said. We all agreed, but decided to also put a picture of the ring on Instagram. 

I SAID YES!! Oh and expect a Kellyvision soon guys! @machinegunkelly

Once that was done, I decided to read comments, which weren't all nice or happy, but I was too happy to care. Kenzie turned off the DVD player and the news was on once she got the TV back to normal. We weren't really watching until Ash ran in and turned up the volume.

"What's going on?" Colson asked her, pulling me closer.

"Just listen!" she yelled at us, and we did.

"Breaking news. We just got the word that Justin  and Cierra Ryan have escaped police custody. If you're not famillar with the story or have maybe forgotten, these two kidnapped Bad Boy recording artist Skylar last year. They were on the run until police found them 2 months ago and they have been in custody up until now because the court had been putting the case on hold, partly due to the artist's busy schedule. Now it looks like they have no choice but to open that case again. If you see these two people anywhere, please call the number on your screen."

"Oh my god Colson what are-"

"Calm down Sky, I'm not gonna let them hurt you. But to be safe, you don't go anywhere without me, one of the boys, or your brother. Even if it's in the backyard or even somewhere in the house. I do not trust them." I nodded and he hugged me while I quietly cried. I just wanted things to go right for once. Now that I'm happy and so is everyone else, the worst possible thing is happening. I know they'll come back for me. I know I have the boys but after my last encounter with them I can't help but be scared.