My fighter Man

30

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares."

Ava Morris

I couldn't help but smile as I watched the boys hurriedly leave with bags in hand. They had been trying on clothes for a photo shoot. Valarie and I sat with the girls, and I couldn't help but notice Vivianna glancing around while clutching a strand of Valarie's hair in her tiny hand.

"Your aunt is going to be a bride soon." I chuckled as Valerie spoke softly. "Ask her if you will be the flower girl or not."

"Of course, my beautiful baby is going to be the flower girl with Taylor, Ella and Ivy." Three heads turned towards me when they heard their names.

"What do flower girls mean?" Ivy asked, running towards me. Her hair is untamed and wild.

"Flower girls scatter flower petals down the aisle wearing pretty frocks." I pat down her hair as I pull her into my lap.

"Like the dress we wore that day?" Her hands were sticky because of the candy she had with the girls.

"Yes baby, this time even Vivi is going to join you girls," Valerie said.

"We're going to make sure Vivi is safe."Colton and Eric walked in with more candy in their hands. I needed to ask Brad not to hand over candies throughout the day. "No candy."

"You have to."

"What are we going to be at the wedding?" Colin asked, standing beside Ivy. "You are going to be the flower boy with others," I replied as I turned to where all the boys were.

Brad, Vincent, Celeb, Axel, Mack, Conner, Noah and the other boys were now sitting on the floor, chatting and laughing. The conversation revolved around bicycles, automobiles, and the latest exercise machines located in the basement.

"Should I click a picture and post it on Instagram?" Valerie asked, looking at the boys. "I already did," Mum said making us laugh.

"I'm trying to decide between posting this picture or that one. Conrad looks really good in both, but I'm not sure which one to choose."Victoria discussed this with my mum.

"Mom, Dad looks hot in every damn picture." Valerie complimented her stepdad. Brad and my brother are great admirers of Conrad, he sometimes went by Jorah.

"Seriously, what are they gossiping?" Valerie asked. We watched as Brad laughed at whatever Dad had shared. Vincent rolled his eyes, Jorah commented, which made Brad and the others laugh out loud.

"They clearly having fun... Sitting on the floor and passing jokes," Valerie said, shaking her head.

"Is Serine here?" Valarie asked.

"Nope, she could arrive any moment. If Conner knew she was coming, he would rush here. "Are they finally together?" Mom asked.

"Nah, Conner isn't sure about commitment."

"Then why would he rush here if she is here." Valarie looked confused as I chuckled.

"For the past seven months, they have been ignoring each other. Serine is visiting to congratulate us before moving to California." I explained at the same time Serine walked in wearing jeans and a crop top. She is beautiful...

I stood up with a huge smile on my face. "Oh God Serine! I missed you so much."

"Congratulations girl! I'm so happy for you both." She hugged me as I chuckled. "Thank you for coming," I said sincerely letting go of her as she took a seat beside Valerie.

"Brad, Serine is here." Conner turned around and saw Serine's back facing him.

'You can come over to see her, Conner." He sighed, looking at Serine. "It's fine, you two carry on." Brad and I shared a look before wandering to where Serine was.

"Congrats man!" Serine said wrapping her arms around Brad for a brief hug. Serine had bonded with us. She had been to our home and even friends with Vincent and Valarie.

"Thank you for coming and you have to be there for the wedding, though." He said as she chuckled.

"Will see man, if my work allows me to take a week's break."

"We will be travelling to California to bring you here," I said wrapping my arm around Brad. She chuckled shaking her head.

"When is your shifting?" I asked her as my eyes glanced at Conner who was eyeing Serine with a scowling face. He didn't walk here, he just sat where he was. Coward and egoist...

"Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Valerie asked.

"Yeah, it's actually tonight but Dad wanted to have a family dinner before I leave." We spoke for a while before she said she has to leave and hurry home to finish the remaining packing of her belongings.

She hurriedly hugged us as Conner made his way to us. Before he could meet her she rushed away saying someone was here to pick her up.

"You could've walked here before, you missed talking to her," Valarie said. He shrugged his shoulders but his eyes twitched. Brad kissed my cheek to have my attention.

"I booked the buffet, they will be here in an hour." I pecked his cheek.

"Good, I was going to ask the same."

"Everyone staying back for dinner?" Mom asked.

"Yeah, Brad arranged the buffet."

"Thank god, I wanted to be here," Axel said.

"We can have a movie night."

"That sounds great after dinner." Valerie agreed. Everyone moved to where the boys sat.

Brad traced his finger on my ring unconsciously as he spoke with Mum. I listened to them as Vincent held Vivi and the boys took turns to entertain her.

Ella sat in my lap while Ivy sat in Brad's lap. Taylor is busy showing her new toy to Dad. He is helping her braid her Barbie's hair. While Conrad chatted with some of the boys, I wagered Brad's net worth that they were discussing bikes and bikers.

Later that night, we spent time in the movie room watching the Harry Potter series on a projector. Brad wrapped his arms around me as I leaned against him, and I could feel him kiss my hair. In return, I kissed his palm and intertwined our fingers.

*

"Do you have an extra cake piece or something sweet?" Celeb asked walking into the grand kitchen. Everyone left in the morning after having breakfast. The kids left for school. Leo and Samuel stayed home as they weren't feeling good.

"Yes, we have cake in the fridge. There's ice cream as well." Leo answered Celeb. Celeb stayed back as he didn't wanna stay at his mom's home.

"Fuck! So much food in here." Leo and I laughed. "Didn't the boys pack food for lunch?"

"They did."

"So, is it a chef or businesswoman?" I asked playfully as he pulled the black forest cake out. His brows frowned, it took him ten seconds before he understood the message.

"Of course, without any doubt, it is a chef."

"Our cook prepares delicious food but unfortunately she isn't interested in young boys." Samuel joked, my eyes widened as a laugh escaped.

"Nice joke, young man."