She hadn''t been swept up in such excitement for ages.


    The car pulled over to the side of the road, and the two of them stepped out. The man extended hisrge hand towards her, "Hold onto me, don''t get lost."


    "I''m not a toddler!" Selena shot back, but who was Everett to take no for an answer? He simply sped her hand, intertwining their fingers, and tucked their joined hands into the pocket of his coat, guiding her along the curb. His hand was dry and warm, sending a pleasant jolt straight to Selena''s heart. Strolling down the street hand in hand like a couple was something she never thought she''d experience, yet here they were, living the dream. They walked in silence for a while, just enjoying each other''spany.


    "Selena," Everett broke the quiet.


    "Hmm?" she replied, curious.


    He stopped, turning to face her, his lips moving as if he was wrestling with his words. It was rare to see him so hesitant, and Selena couldn''t help but stare, wondering what had him so tongue-tied.


    Finally, he spoke. "I''m going to try to see your family as my own from now on. Families joke around; it''s no big deal."


    "So, you don''t have to be so tense exining or apologizing to me," he added.


    Out of all the possibilities she had imagined, this was not one of them. Everett, who had always dismissed her family-thinking her uncle was greedy and Ricky a troublemaker-was now saying he would try to embrace them as his own. Selena''s heart raced uncontrobly, its pounding echoing in her ears.


    "Is Ricky upset? He likes sports cars, right? He must have his license by now. Should I ask Derick to arrange a limited edition sports car for his birthday?" he offered.


    Selena''s longshes fluttered in surprise. After a moment, she whispered, "Everett, it''s not that you can''t be kind; you just didn''t want to before."


    He sure knew how to tug at heartstrings with precision. A soft smile yed on Everett''s lips as he felt her warmth towards him.


    He lifted her hand, pressing a gentle kiss to the back of it. "It''s never toote, is it?"


    Back at the vi, as soon as they entered the room, Everett pinned Selena against the door. His fingers brushed teasingly across her lips, his gaze intense, voice husky, "Mrs. Bet, may I?"


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    Selena''s cheeks flushed as she red yfully. He was always the impulsive one, taking what he wanted, so why ask now?


    Reading her thoughts, he chuckled, pressing his forehead to hers, "I just wanted to hear you say it."


    Knowing he was teasing, Selena quipped back, "Alright, I say, no!"


    "Hmm, I heard you loud and clear-you said yes, very weing!" he grinned.


    "Mrs. Bet, with such a warm invitation, how could your husband refuse?" he said, dipping his head to capture her lips with his.


    At first, Selena resisted, but soon her defenses crumbled under his tender touch. Her arms found their way around his neck, returning his embrace.


    Everett noticed, his eyes twinkling


    with amusement. As their clothes


    fell away, he scooped Selena up, her


    slender legs wrapping around his waist as he carried her to the bed.


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    Before long, their heavy breathing and soft whispers filled the quiet room...


    Afterwards, Selena drifted into a deep, satisfied sleep while Everett, content yet restless,y awake.


    Suddenly, his phone rang, slicing through the silence.


    Everett nced at the screen, seeing the name Margot sh. Squinting slightly he pondered for a moment before slipping out of bed, taking the phone to the hallway, and answering the call.