Facade

Chapter 53

Mia's pov

I sat on carlisle's lap running my fingers through his hair. God I love his hair. And his lips. And his eyes. And his..... you get what I mean. Some would say I rushed into a relationship with Carlisle but I don't feel rushed at all. I feel contented. It's as if my heart has been waiting for him. In the short time we've been together, he makes me happy. I don't exactly know what we are. I mean he hasn't asked me to be his girlfriend or anything, but we kissed a lot and I think that ought to signify as something. Carlisle's hands were running around my back to my stomach and I bit back a moan. I was getting distracted but I needed to know. I needed to have some sort of clarity about us. I didn't want to find out I was deluding myself. It'll break my heart too much.
"Carlisle" I called softly trying to gain his attention.
"Hmm" he replied absentmindedly, his lips planting kisses on my neck and ear. I adjusted myself and pulled away slightly from him. Carlisle frowned but continued his assault. This man! I need to talk to him and he is making it extremely difficult.
"Carlisle stop!" I called to him. My mouth was saying one thing while my mind was saying another as I arched my neck giving him more access. He chuckled at my involuntary response and continued anyway. Get a grip of yourself, I ordered my brain. Somehow I gathered enough strength to pull away and walk across the room. Carlisle frowned at me not liking the distance and I hurried to explain.
"We need to talk" I told him. Carlisle stood up and was about to walk over to me. I stretched my arms out moving away from his reach.
"No Carlisle, we need to talk and you are too distracting" I insisted. He smirked, liking the idea.
"So I'm distracting you" Carlisle said smiling. I rolled my eyes at his response, typical alpha male response.
"Yeah, will you like a round of applause?" I asked, my tone sarcastic.
"Alright no need to get sarcastic. What is it we need to talk about that we can't do while you're in my arms?" He asked, his arms crossed in front of his chest. Now we are getting somewhere. I sighed crossing wiggling my fingers nervously. Carlisle noticed and smiled at me.
"It's alright love. You can ask me anything" He reassured. I took a deep breath and asked the question that has been giving me sleepless nights.
"Carlisle, what are we?" I blurted out. He frowned, confusion clearly on his beautiful face.
"I don't get. What do you mean?" He asked slowly. I rolled my eyes. Men!
"I mean, what are we? Sure we've kissed and you've told me you want me. But I need you to define what we are. What I am to you" I clarified. Comprehension dawned on him and he smiled softly at me. He walked over to the couch and sat down, then opened his arms out to me. I looked at them for a minute before walking over and climbing on his lap. He pulled me closer to her and planted a kiss on my forehead.
"Amelia, I'll never insult you by referring to you as my girlfriend" Carlisle started. I gasped at his choice of words, my heart breaking. I looked up at him, fear clouding my heart. He smiled and nodded reassuringly.
"It's true Mia. What I feel for you cannot be described as mere dating. The word girlfriend implies a female partner in a romantic relationship but you are much more than that Mia. You are the air I breathe, the core of my existence. Without you I'll seize to exist. My life will be a meaningless void. I never knew how empty and void my life was till I met you. But now that I have, I can understand the true meaning of love. You belong to me just as I belong to you. You'll be my partner, my wife, mother of my children. Because Mia, you are the love of my life and I'm in love with you. My heart belongs to you"
When he was done, I was staring at him in awe. Carlisle reached up and wiped my cheeks with his thumb. Light glistened off his thumb and I realized it was my tears. I never knew I was crying but thinking about what he said, it was appropriate.
"Say something baby" He begged when I remained silent. I didn't know what to say. What do you say to a man who poured out his heart to you that way. 'I love you too' doesn't seem enough. So I kissed him instead. I poured my heart out through the kiss. I showed him what I truly meant. He wasted no time in kissing me back but I could sense the disappointment rolling off him. He wanted me to say it back. It mattered to him.
"I love you too" I finally whispered and watched the smile lit his gorgeous face. I leaned against him contented. If I were to die right now, I'd die without regrets. I'd die knowing I died in the arms of my love.

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Karen's pov

With my hand tucked firmly into Damian's hand, he pulled me to the dinning room. There I saw Mia on carlisle's lap. She looked happy and contented. My girl definitely got some. I couldn't stop the smile from my face. Sometimes I thought its a dream and would look up at Damian to make sure he's real. He always seems to know what I'm thinking and would wink at me. Everytime, every single time I'd blush my face up. By now, it's a wonder my face isn't a permanent shade of red. Damian took a seat next to Carlisle and pulled me onto his lap. I went willingly and relaxed in his arms closing my eyes. I felt someone looking at me and I opened my eyes to see Mia staring at me. Oh shit, what if she doesn't approve of me being with her brother? I've not actually been a saint to her. I can't lose Damian and I definitely can't lose my friendship with her. I also wouldn't ask Damian to chose between me and her. He'd choose her in an heartbeat, after all she's his sister and and I'd be left heartbroken. It seems the worry was clear on my face for she smiled and nodded at me.
"You have my blessings" Mia mouthed at me and I exhaled in relief. I smiled at her grateful. The men if course were oblivious to what just happened. The sound of whistling broke me away from my thoughts and I raised my head long enough to see Felix strolled in before Damian pressed my head gently back to his chest. He looked flushed and uncharacteristically happy.
"What's with you?" I heard Carlisle ask. I was curious to know myself.
"I just met a gorgeous dude at the cafe" Felix squealed. This is serious! Felix never squeals, he growls.
"A dude?" I heard mia ask.
"Yeah a dude. I'm gay" Felix declared. Now I understand, cubid got to him. Heck cubid did a number on all of us. I relaxed onto Damian, inhaling his tantalizing scent and settled into slumber. I was finally happy.

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