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Chapter 14 - It's a Wonderful Life

The day has finally come, its December 15th and my mum has just text me to say she's landed with the girls. Me, Johnny and his driver make are way to pick them up, but as we get there Johnny turns round with a smirk and says 'come on'.
Walking up to the terminal to greet them, i see the three heads walking through crowds of people, i run up to them with Johnny shortly behind me and give them all the biggest hug, "god i missed you guys, wait till you see LA you'll love it!".
Walking back to the car, it was there. I looked up at Johnny and he winked at me. Just as he did, a black limousine pulled up and his driver got out and opened to door for us to all climb in. As we got in, there was just a long sofa with champagne bottles and glasses, with a radio at the front. We saw the driver put their luggage in the boot (or as Johnny would say 'trunk' - see i'm picking up the lingo whilst i'm here).
Johnny laughed as he saw all our reactions, looking down and fumbling with his mustache, we all said "Johnny what's going on?" and he just looked up and replied, "i couldn't let you come to LA for the first time and not travel in style."
This man really does just get better and better, the way to his house, we were all drinking champagne and catching up, as we're all tipsy as usual, the girls start to gush over Johnny, about how nice he is, and that they're so glad he treats me okay, Clearly used to this situation, he had the perfect reply of "Wow, thankyou. It means a lot to know i'm accepted by a girls friend,,,"

Once we get back to Johnny's, the driver once again opens the door and Johnny gets out first, stands next the door and helps each girl out of the car. I was the last one to jump out so once he took hold of my hand to steady me, he didn't let go till we reached the door. I couldn't wait to see the reaction on everyone's faces once they stepped in the house, i've been here for 2 weeks and it still blows my mind everytime i walk in this place.
Every girl has the same reaction "Oh.. my.. God! Johnny this house is absolutely gorgeous." and just smiles and laughs nervously in his response. They walk round for a while, taking the house in. I look and Johnny and just mouth "Thankyou John, i love you", he mouths back "Me too Harp".

CHRISTMAS EVE
Sitting at the kitchen bar with a bottle of wine, Johnny asks, "Have you ever seen It's a Wonderful Life?", i look at him and say "I've heard of it, but never watched it why?". With a face of complete shock he stutters "Wha... why... i mean how have you never... jesus you make me feel so old. That's it. We are watching it right now, come on!".
Pulling my hand, he drags me into a room playfully, to my surprise, a pulls me into a cinema room with everyone in there. I see the girls, my mum, the band - everyone. If Johnny's good at one thing (he's good at everything but you know what i mean) it's giving the nicest surprises.
As we sit down, the film starts the play, i turn my head to see Johnny once again examining my face, and with a look of anticipation he says "You are gonna fucking love this Harper!"
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As it draws to an end, Johnny pulls my face round and sees mascara everywhere, "sad huh?"
"Johnny, that was such a nice film, how have i never watched that before. The fuck is wrong with me?"
He laughs and shrugs his shoulders, just before pulling my head towards his and landing his lips on mine.
"Come on let's go to bed, i'm wagged out" Johnny says after the breaking the kiss.
Saying night to the girls and my mum, me and Johnny head up to bed, holding my hand and peppering it with kisses whilst walking up the neverending spiral staircase to the top of the house. We jump in, and instantly feel relaxed. He opens his arm like always, inviting me to lie down on his chest. A kiss on my head and the sound of his heart beat is the last thing i feel before drifting off.

CHRISTMAS DAY
He wakes me up by covering my face in kisses, groggy to shit i open my eyes and look round. "Merry Christmas babe." i manage to yawn out. As my eyes find themselves on Johnny, i wish i could've snapped a photo right there. The messy hair, the shirtless Johnny wearing nothing but shorts and jewellery, his morning voice sounds bliss and his face still puffy from sleeping. He brings his hand round from behind his back and hands me a small gift-wrapped box, "wow presents already, i like spending Christmas with you.." i yawn once again with a small laugh. Opening the present, i see a ring box. Surely not, I lift the lid and find the most gorgeous ring.
"I thought i'd get you a promise ring Harp, i don't know about you but i'm getting serious about this now. I want to, you know, tell you i'm in it for the long haul. You've really lifted me up these past few months and well, i love you Harp, merry christmas hun."
In complete and utter awe of what he's just said, my mouth drops open as i slide the ring on. Perfect fit. The gobsmacked face slowly turns to a face of pure delight (even bigger than normal on a Christmas Day).
After saying thankyou, thankyou and fucking thankyou. I reach into my bag and pull out Johnny's present. "Oh no, you didn't have to get me anything Harp, it's nice just having you in LA.", i look at him confused, "Are you joking? course i had to get you something, what do you think i am?" i saw whilst smirking.
Opening the wrapping paper, it reveals the corner of a picture frame. After ripping it all off, he just looks at the picture, in very much the same way i looked at his ring. "Wow. This is beautiful. I mean really, we both look so happy.", i give him a smile and nod my head to say carry on. He looks down and finds another box. He opens it cautiously and finds a jewellery box. Peeking inside before fully opening it, he finds a silver chain with a small charm dangling on the end, and a ring. A silver signet ring, with a black onyx diamond. "Well i guess this is my promise ring to you Johnny, i'm in this for the long haul aswell hun.".