Just Friends: The Sequel.

PART II: Chapter Twenty Two

 In the morning when I woke up I didn't find Reina next to me. I must have slept in late because I could hear the sound of dishes clattering from the kitchen, her gentle voice singing a song that wasn't familiar to me.

Letting out a yawn, I followed the sound of her voice and leaned against the doorway to take in the sight. She was cooking bacon at the stove with just my t-shirt on, her hair up in a messy bun and her hips swaying side to side while she sang the tune. I can't believe that this is really my reality. I can't wait to make this woman my wife.

She let out a shriek when I surprised her and snaked my arms around her waist, placing a gentle kiss to her cheek.

"Good morning." I whispered into her ear. "Cooking breakfast?"
"It's just bacon and eggs." She shrugged, adjusting the heat on the stove. "It's nothing much."

"It's a lot to me." I smirk as I hoist myself up onto the counter to sit. I watch her carefully, surprised that she's in a better mood from yesterday. I've only seen her get that way a couple of times, and before it always took a couple of days for her to get back to her normal self.

"So..." I trail off, unsure of whether or not to ask my question. I decide to go for it though. "Have you given any more thought about seeing your mom?"
The eggs and bacon slide onto two plates before she passes one to me and sends me a smile. "Yeah, I have. I decided that I'm not going to see her. And before you ask, yes, I've given it a lot of thought. This is just what's best for me."

"You sure you won't regret it?" I ask. "I support whatever makes you happy Reina. You were just so upset yesterday. I want to make sure that this is definitely what you want to do."

"I had a breakdown, yes, but talking to you just made me realize that I don't need her. I survived without her for so long, and it made me into the person I am today. I never would have met you, you know? If all that bullshit in my life never happened. I don't want to see her because I'm better off without her. I'm proud of who I've become and I'm not going to risk going into a spiral again by seeing her. I'm actually kind of glad she tried to get back into my life because you officially know everything about me now. The drugs, my past, everything."

I take another bite of bacon and nod my head before I grab the napkin that's next to me. "Okay." I agree. "I'm proud of you Reina."

"I'm proud of us." She corrects. "We've both come so far from the people that we used to be. I don't really want to imagine what our lives would be like if we hadn't met. I think, in some ways, we saved each other."
I pull her against the countertop so that she's situated between my legs and slightly bend down to kiss her forehead. "I don't think that." I say quietly. "I know that. At least for me that is."

We don't say much after that. Instead she goes back to singing as she does the dishes while I finish up the breakfast on my plate.

I want to propose to her. I'm not sure how I want to do it yet, but I want to do it soon. I want to do it right now, and I know exactly how I'm going to do it, but I need for it to be the right time. Everything will eventually fall into place though soon enough. She has no idea.

"Why are you staring at me?" She asks, snapping me out of my thoughts. She's got soap suds in her hair. I'm not even sure how that's possible.

"You've got soap in your hair." I chuckle, leaning over to get it out. "How did you manage to even do that?"

"I dunno." She giggles. "I'm going to go shower anyways because I have to get ready for work. You have the day off though, right?"

"Mhm." I finish the last piece of bacon and when she tries to take the plate from me I take it back. "I've got it. Go get ready."

"You sure?"

"Positive. Go."

I appreciate the way my t-shirt comes up on her as she walks away to reveal her ass a little, and for a second think of joining her in that shower. I have too much to do today though. I have to go pick out a ring for her, then I have to go and get the decorations I need, and then I need to have Casey help me distract Reina after she gets off of work.

When she's finally done getting ready she walks over to me on the couch and gives me a kiss. She meant for it to be a quick one, but I add tongue and continue to kiss her until she's straddling me, almost out of breath.

"I have to go." She giggles as I run my hands down her backside. "Save that for later, alright? I mean it."

Little does she know she's getting proposed to tonight, and little does she know that I've been saving for this ring for years. I never touched the ring fund even when we split up I guess because a small part of me held onto that last sliver of hope. I'm glad I did.

"I promise." I grin. "I hope you have a great day babe."
"You too. Bye Justin, I love you."

Placing a gentle kiss to her hand, I squeeze it once more before I let her leave. "I love you too baby."

A/N:

Sooooo I know I have a lot of explaining to do.....

I wouldn't be mad whatsoever if you decided not to read my stories anymore! I know I suck at updating. 

My life has been so hectic the past year. I got pregnant, engaged, married, and had a baby all in one year!!! Needless to say it's definitely been an adjustment! I haven't had the time to write like I want to anymore, so I apologize that I've kind of ghosted Wattpad. I do love to write though and I'm finally in a routine now with my son to where I can start to now have some time to myself !!

Next chapter is the LAST CHAPTER of this entire series. I know that this story means so much to a lot of you, so I want to make sure it's finished and you guys have closure. 

I will be posting the last and final chapter tomorrow night! ( I promise) 

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Love always,

DeAnna <3 

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