Chapter 26

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I pulled into the drive way, listening to "One and Only" by Adele. I parked Hunters car, and got out. I opened up the back door and unbuckled Cars seatbelt. As I lifted him out, I heard the front door open. Out came Hunters cousin, Rachel. She was so stunning, I always feel like a potato around her. She came down the steps, smiling wide, her dark curls bouncing up and down while she walked.

"Is that little Oliver I see there!" she said, walked over. I rested him on my hip, smiling up at her. He smiled at her as she opened her arms. He leaned over and she scooped him up. While she held Car, and made funny facese with him, I pulled my phone out and quickly sent Hunter a message.

"Rachel's here.. I'm gonna go light myself on fire now." is what I sent. I leaned back into the car and pulled out the bag, throwing it over my shoulder.

"You look so gorgeous, Belle. I love that dress." she said, smiling. I looked down at my light purple cotton dress that went to my ankles, and my combat boots. I had a wool shirt over top the dress, but since I had my giant coat on and Hunters scarf, you couldn't see that. I looked back up to her and smiled wide.

"Thank you. You look gorgeous as always too!" I smiled, shutting the door and locking the car. We walked up the porch steps and into the front door to be greeted by all of Hunters family. They all ran to Car, awwing at his adorable outfit that Daddy left him before he left for his show. I smiled as Lynette came over and hugged me. She took my coat and scarf, and everyone loved my outfit. I felt so confident in myself, Becaus of my amazing fashion skills. I smiled to myself as I set the bag of presents by the tree and walked into the kitchen. Hunters grandmother was standing over the stove, cooking something. She didn't realize that I was there, so I stood their and waited for her to turn again. I put my hand on the necklace she gave me, and smiled to myself. She banged the spoon against the pot and turned around to see me standing there. Her face lite up, and she opened her arms.

"Hello Isabelle, it's so wonderful to see you. Merry Christmas sweetie." she said as I hugged her. She always smelled the same wonderful scent, warm vanilla. She smiled and looked around for Hunter.

"No Hunter!" she asked, wondering where he was. I chuckled, wondering where he was myself.

"No, it's a pretty long story.. But Car is here." I smiled. She turned the stove down to a low number and followed me as I walked into the living room. Car was still in Rachel's arms, and was smiling as the family made silly faces at him. I looked over at Hunters nana as she spoke.

"Everyone, I was thinking we should open some presents for Car, so we can keep him busy while we eat!" she smiled, walking over to Car. She picked him up and sat him down with her by the tree. She picked one out as I sat in front of them. She opened it up for him and inside was a toy car and some other little toys. I smiled at Car, and showed him all the toys while his smile grew wider and wider.

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After opening some more presents, Rachel asked everyone to listen.

"So, we have a present for you now, Belle. If you just stand in the middle of the room with your eyes closed, we'll show you." I stood up, and awkwardly stood in the middle of the room. I covered my eyes and waited for the count down.

"1.. 2..." they started counting. I heard Car squeal a little sound and clap his hands. What where they hiding!

".. 3.. Open your eyes!" Rachel finally called out. I moved my hands away from my eyes and opened them. My mouth dropped, feeling tears fill in my eyes as I saw him standing there.

"Hunter!?" I yelled, as he stood their smiling. I ran into his arms as he spun me around. I was in shock, how did he get here!? He set me down and I looked into his eyes. "How did you get here!?" I asked him.

"I got on a plane this morning. I answered you from my car in the airport parking lot. I'm so happy to see you." he said, leaning down and hugging me by my waist again. I wrapped my arms around his neck, burring my head in his shoulder.

"Me too." I said. I leaned my head back and place my hands on his cheeks, kissing him. After I kissed him, I hugged him again. I heard Lynette laugh and Hunter chuckled, but I didn't care.. My husband was home for christmas, and that's all that mattered. Hunter ran his fingers through my hair, as I stayed in his embrace.

"Uh... I think someone else wants to see you too, Hunter." Rachel said, interrupting us. I left go of Hunter while he walked over to Car, and picked him up. Car had the biggest smile, so happy to see Hunter too. I took a picture, setting it as my background. Car buried his head into Hunters shoulder, hugging him. Everyone awed, and Hunter laughed, rubbing his back. Hunters grandma banged the spoon against her pot on the stove, and called out dinner. I got out Cars high chair, setting it between me and Lynette, Hunter sitting across from us. He sat down while I set Car into the high chair, and slipping his bib on. I sat down next to him, smiling over at Hunter.

"I'm so happy you are here, you have no idea." I told him. He smiled.

"So those tears this morning were worth nothing, right?" he asked. I blushed, flipping my hair behind my shoulder. Car banged his hands on the high chair, wanting attention. Lynette started talking to him while the food was being set on the table. Their were so many people, but it felt like only Hunter and I were in the room. This year, was probably the best year of my life.

The outfit that Belly wore

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