As It Should Be

Chapter 12

"Everything you need should be here, if you need anything else let me know"

I walked towards the sound of running water. Awwww he's so thoughtful to run me a bath, I preferred showers though.
It took probably an hour before I figured out how to work the oversized showerhead that took up half the stall's ceiling.
I've had shower sex but I've never had so much fun showering, this thing jetted water out every which way with the added bonus of music, mood lights and the acoustics. Man I sang my heart out and danced like no one was watching (I hope).
I put on the bathrobe then got my phone to check on Jayla. I didnt tell her I'd be gone this long, she was at Kirsten's and decided to stay over.
I went in search of Ren but with so many rooms where would I start. A maid, yup a maid, saw me walking down the hallway.

"Your clothes are almost finished ma'am and Mr Rutherford's waiting for you in the kitchen."

"Thank you so much but please call me Hanna"

She then pointed out the video intercoms and how to use them.

"Hey babe! I can see you"

I shouted into the monitor and waved back at him.
He made dessert, pistachio ice cream and wafers with whip cream, a perfect ending to a perfect evening. 
Before I left, I got my  set of keys and passcodes to the house...my new home;  this is really happening...

The engagement wasn't that much of a surprise, Ren had already gotten my father's blessings, mom was skeptical and I'd worry if she wasn't but because I was happy so was she.
So much for the damn divine intervention, it was help from Katia and Jess. Divine intervention my ass... sneaky bastards every last one of them. Only Jayla was left to be told and I planned to do that on the plane ride to Katia.
Christmas was drawing closer and even though I dont celebrate it, I was looking forward to spending time with my sister from another mother. We hadn't seen each other since the trip to Jamaica apart from video calls.
I was busy with packing, travel plans and accommodations for Missy. It was just going to be me and Jay, no Ren for this trip 😔 but I'd try and enjoy myself regardless.  

On the plane Jay and I fought over the window seat and she won or more like I made her win; best to keep her in a good mood. She was still not used to flying and I  figured my pending conversation would take her mind off the worries somewhat.
I mustered up some courage to start the conversation and she stopped me mid speech. She didn't now how serious Ren and I were until she'd seen me checking my messages very regularly and smiling like a Cheshire cat (her exact words) that's when she knew it was something more.  She had been bonding with him but still took it up on herself to do her own research on him, lo and behold she's impressed (which is not an easy task).  I took the ring out of the box to show her and she immediately snatched it from me.

"Mom if you don't wear this ring I will. This ring is for showing, daaayum look at this fuc-freaking thing"

"Language!"

"Mom I said freaking"

She had muttered it, her mind obviously elsewhere. I told her about the plans to move and the wedding. 
Ren got me a wedding planner  because weddings are tons of work, I'm kinda like a dude and I didn't  want any of that stress. Left up to me I'd have ten guests and call it a day.
Chase was a godsent, I tell him what I want, I ok it, he does his magic, I see the finished product ... Done. 
Surprise surprise Jay wanted to work with Chase and showcase her ideas. Sure why not, she's more of a girly girl than I am but I still get the last say. 

I had built up this conversation with Jay in my head so much that when it was over I fell asleep, fast.  I later  woke up to find Jay admiring my ring on her finger in the light.  Yup I know that's all over instagram and that snapchatty thingy by now. 

I took a quick bathroom break when we landed before ordering an Uber and heard people getting it on in one of the stalls....must be nice. Dude was getting it in and chick was loud even though he kept shushing her.

An hour later we arrived at Katia's beautiful home, looking like a winter wonderland in 75° weather. All the trees were decorated with snow and lights and the lawn was filled with inflatables. Katia and Steven had designed this house together. Their closest neighbors was about a mile away and it had it's own private beach, this was the perfect vacation home.

"HANNAAAAA GET IN HERE!!!"

She didn't wait and ran out of the house to hug us while ordering Steven and their son Caden to help with our luggage.

"I fucking missed you bitch"

"I couldn't wait to get here"

"Look at how big this child got, how tall are you now?"

She squeezed Jay and guided us to the house.

"I'm 5"7 and still growing"

She replied smiling and looked very proud of herself, she told Katia about her plans to start modeling if I'd allow her. By then Katia walked us into the living room to meet the relatives.
It was Caden and Sharie their daughter, Steven's parents, his two brothers and sister and their families and Katia's mom with her boyfriend.
After a tour of the house and we got our assigned rooms, the grown ups sat around talking while the kids went down to the beach. 

It did our heart good to see Jay and Katia's kids hanging out, we wanted them to be close like Katia and I were, not sure why but it never happened. They weren't that far apart in age, Caden was the oldest a sophomore in college but acted like the older annoying brother to the girls. Jay was girly and Sharie was a straight up skateboarding 13 year old tomboy.

Being on the beach was where I needed to be, I wished I went with them.  Katia knew what I was thinking and excused us from the rest to show me an oasis beside the house. A koi pond with a waterfall, it was therapeutic and that's where we spent most of the evening catching up. When it got late Steven came in search of his wife so I couldn't keep her much longer. As we got up to go inside Jay appeared and seemed to have something pressing to tell Katia.

During dinner Katia and Steve were so cute, making bedroom eyes at each other from across the table.

"Christ! Get a room you two!" 😄

It made me miss Ren even more, so I sent him a text to let him know I was thinking of him then settled in for the rest of the festivities.