23 "Now?"

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Emily's P.O.V

"How is he?" I ask my aunt Karen who assures me again, my dad is fine. I love being in New York with Hunter but I hate being so far away from home and my dad.

"Stop worrying Emily!" She's scolds me even though I know I wont stop worrying until I see him. "I told you, he fell and hit his head, the doctor checked him over but he's absolutely fine. You know I will call you if that changes."

"I know." I pout. I know Karen would never lie to me about something as serious as my dads health, so it calms me slightly but I still hate not being there for him. "How are you and Stephen?"

"We're fabulous darling" She replies overly chirpy. "At least we would be if we didn't have a certain unwanted guest showing up at the door every morning"

Aunt Karen says it loudly which makes me believe said 'unwanted guest' Is within earshot.

"My mom?" I ask.

"The one and only, if Stephen weren't such a push over I wouldn't have to deal with her moaning and whining all day, but I was cursed with an idiot husband who can't say no"

I chuckle as I hear uncle Stephen protesting in the background.

I'm actually amazed my mom is still sticking around. I thought she would be well gone by now. Then again, she's probably hoping I'll give in and want to meet my surprise half sister sooner rather than later.

I always wanted a little sister. Always.

I dreamed about brushing her hair and tucking her in bed at night, I never thought it would become a reality, the kid can't be much older than two, barely started her life, I actually feel sorry for her having my mom as her only stability.

"Anyway, how is that gorgeous finance of yours?" She asks changing the subject. "Still perfect as ever?"

"More so, if that's even possible, he's taking me out today." I tell her. I hate surprises, Hunter knows this, everyone knows this but yet they still continue to keep secrets and plan things behind my back. "I have no idea where by the way so don't even ask."

"Another surprise? How I yearn for them days back, Uncle Stephen would surprise me at least once a month until we got married, then it all stopped, the flowers, the day trips, the spa visits, even the sex went downhill after-"

"I gotta go Aunt Karen" I say quickly not wanting to hear anymore about her none existent sex life. I hang up the phone and drop it onto the bed beside me, Hunter is in the shower, I can smell the body wash from the bedroom.

I wonder briefly where he's taking me but don't ponder on it, I know no matter how hard I try I'll never guess.

My phone pings signalling a text. I retrieve my phone and smile. It's our girls group chat.

11.02am Tara:

I think Devon is scared to touch me, we haven't had sex in weeks.

Why does everyone suddenly feel the need to share their sex stories with me? First Aunt Karen and now Tara.

I giggle at her text and the fact she's accompanied it with a crying face emoji. I can imagine just how frustrated she is. I know the feeling all too well.

The weeks after I woke up from the coma come back to me and how I found out about mine and Hunters baby. Hunter wouldn't go near me, he would treat me like I could shatter at any moment, like I was a delicate little doll that was so precious, I even resorted to tempting him with fifty shades, not that it worked.

I can remember how awful I felt just because Hunter wouldn't have sex with me, but after almost a year of him not being able to take his hands off of me, I knew something was up when his behaviour completely changed.

11.03am CandyCane:

Wear something sexy, treat yourself to some new lingerie. He won't be able to resist.

11.04am Me:

I am not in any way bragging, but I just had the best sex of my life. Sorry Tara, I know that's not what you want to hear.

I imagine steam coming from her ears as she reads my text, a giggle escapes me.

"What's so funny?" Hunter asks emerging from the bathroom. He's so hot, all wet and sexy.

I gulp "Nothing" I say placing my phone back on the bed, turning my full attention onto him. "Are you almost ready to leave?"

"Almost" He replies with a wink which sends a jolt of electricity straight in between my legs.  "Are you?"

I frown looking down at my outfit "yeah, why? Is this not appropriate for wherever we're going?" I'm wearing a blush pink floaty top and tight pants, and of course i'm wearing my flats.

"You look perfect, then again, you always do." Hunter smiles at me genuinely.

My phone buzzes again distracting me and I pick it up, swiping my finger on the screen to unlock it.

11.06am Tara:

No it's really not. At least Candice was helpful with her suggestion.

I quickly type out a reply.

11.06am Me:

Sorry! I love you! Just do what Candy said, wear something hot. Devon would be a fool to turn you down.

"Why are you smiling? Who are you texting?" Hunter asks leaning over to see my phone.

I don't turn it away, if he wants to see, he can. He won't like it though.

"For fuck sake Em, I don't want to read that!" He squirms after reading what I think is the first text. I laugh at his reaction and pocket my phone.

"Don't be so damn nosy then" I retort with a smirk. "Hurry up, i'm bored, I need to find out what this secret is."

XxxxxxxxX

Hunter's P.O.V

My heart is racing as we pull up to the building. Declyn has text me to say him, Sophie and the girls are waiting inside. I don't think I've ever been so excited but scared at the same time, not even when I proposed.

I can see the cogs working overtime in Emilys mind as I pay the cab driver. I open the door and climb out, helping Emily in the process.

"What are we doing here?" She asks looking up at the large grand building. It really is beautiful, even if it's not what I had pictured.

"You know how much I love you, right?" I ask her, my voice quivering slightly. "You know that I would do anything for you and if you don't want to do this, then just say so and we'll get back in that cab right now, no offence taken, no questions asked."

I point to the cab that I had asked to wait, just in case.

"Do what? Hunter" She chuckles and I can tell she's just as nervous as me. "I don't even know what we're doing here. Is this city Hall?"

I take a deep breath and take her hands in mine, I run my thumb over her engagement ring. "Marry me Em, here, today." I look straight into her eyes, letting her know that yes, I'm deadly serious and no i'm not going insane. I just want her to be mine, officially. I don't want to wait any longer.

"Now?" The shock she's feeling is written all over her face, I don't want her to feel pressured or pushed into anything.

"I love you Emily, I want to marry you, as soon as possible. If you want the big white wedding with hundreds of guests and a big dress then say the word and we'll leave right now, but I would really, really love it if you would become my wife today."

I wait in anticipation to hear her speak. It seems like an eternity before she answers.

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