“Burn those who burned me!” Chapter 114

***Gracie’s POV:***

Everyone was home from their ventures by 5:30PM. The dinner reservations were for 7:30PM, so everyone hurried to their suites to prepare. Kai came in just as I was fixing my hair. I was still in my bathrobe when he entered. When I finally noticed him, he was leaning against the wall staring at me. He was wearing a pair of custom tailored black dress slacks with a cream colored buttoned up dress shirt. His tie hadn’t been done yet, so it hung around his neck.

He looked so damn sexy.

*“I’m almost finished!”*

Silence.

He stood quietly for a few more moments before speaking.

*“Take you time. I was simply admiring how beautiful you look right now.”*

*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

Right now!!!

I began to blush; I could feel my ears heating up. I quickly finished pinning my curls up and nervously made my way to the closet so that I could get dressed.

When we first got home, Kayla helped me pick out a dress. Marla had filled my closet with all kinds of dresses the day after I moved onto the estate, so I had every style. We settled on a laced black cocktail tea dress. For shoes, I picked these black three inch heeled shoes with a diamond flower in the back that matched the straps of my dress.

The time was 6:45pm when I finally finished dressing and applying my makeup. I walked out of the closet just as Kai had returned to check and see if I was ready. As soon as we made eye contact; Kai’s entire face changed.

He stood staring at me with his mouth slightly opened as if he was in awe of me. My eyes nervously averted from his. The tension was so thick a knife could have cut it. Before I could say anything, Kai regained his composure and slowly walked towards me. He pulled a black box from behind his back. Inside were diamond studded earrings with a matching necklace and bracelet.

It was beautiful.

*“I brought this for you today. I hope you like it.”*

His voice was low with a slight huskiness to it. I looked up at him smiling warmly and whispered.

*“I love it. It’s so beautiful.”*

*“May I?”*

Kai motioned for me to turn around so that he could put the necklace on me. I slowly turned around and lifted my hair. As his hands lightly brushed across my neck, I could feel the heat in my body surge. My thoughts became dark as my mind became clouded with unsavory thoughts.

Once he finished, we stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity…suddenly, my phone buzzed…save by the Kayla.

I answered quickly, my voice slightly breathless.

*“Hey, you guys almost ready? We’re going to be heading out soon.”*

*“We’re on our way down now.”*

I turned to Kai who’s face was now red for some reason.

*“Ready?”*

He smiled and walked up gently placing my hand in his.

As we made our way to the foyer, everyone’s eyes immediately turned to us. Slight shock.

Marla was the first to speak.

*“Gracie…you look…oh, my goodness!”*

I smiled shyly thanking her. Kai smiled proudly. Soon everyone began complementing each other. The truth was everyone looked fantastic. We made our way to the two stretch limos. All the heads and small children were in one limo while the rest of us were in the other.

The limo ride was fun, we all laughed and joked on our way to the restaurant.

*“I’m just saying!!! I see why you woke up bro!!”*

Parys joked as he wrapped his arm around Kai.

*“She’s gorgeous right!!!!”*

Londyn smiled brightly as she handed me a small glass of wine.

Tyler glanced over at Londyn, for a split second…I could have sworn he was blushing. I used this as opportunity. I leaned over and whispered so that only he could hear me.

*“Tyler, doesn’t Londyn look beautiful?”*

His eyes widen as if I’d figured out his dark secret. I smiled warmly and nodded my head in approval. Understanding my eye contact, he smiled brightly at Londyn.

*“Londyn…you look beautiful tonight.”*

The car suddenly fell silent. Londyn’s face began to redden. Her eyes quickly darted down to her glass as she sipped her wine.

*“T-Thank you Tyler.”*

Her voice was just above a whisper.

Kai smiled slightly, he must’ve known as well that Tyler liked Londyn. Parys frowned a bit but then relaxed his face. He knew Tyler was great guy. He leaned over and whispered something to Tyler causing him and Kai to chuckle.

*“Cam! I met to ask you how you managed to pull a baddy like Jackie!!”*

Cam smiled smugly as he looked at his wife. Their eyes connected in an unspoken language only they understood….I suddenly understood just how Lola got here.

We entered the restaurant through a special entrance that lead straight to the VIP room so that others wouldn’t see Kai.

Dinner that night was amazing. Everyone spoke about what they did today, sharing pictures of our adventures. The heads had the most adorable pictures of the kids at the aquarium. We all showed the pictures we took together during our spa and shopping trip.

Kai smiled warmly at me expressing how glad he was that I enjoyed myself. For some reason, it seemed like he and the rest of the guys were a little tight lipped about what they’d been doing all day. Still, I chose not to pry. Hoping that whatever it was, he was able to enjoy himself.

We finished dinner around 11PM; as we all headed home; the lively energy we’d all had prior was finally dying down. Jackie had fallen asleep in Cameron’s arms; while Londyn leaned her head on Tyler’s shoulder. Kayla had fallen asleep leaning on Douglas. As he draped his jacket over her, there was a sullen movement that told me he wanted more than her friendship.

I smiled warmly looking at my circle of family. This is what it meant to truly feel loved and to belong. I couldn’t wait to catch Joellie up on everything that’s happened these past two weeks.

We arrived home right before midnight; everyone quietly made their way to their suites careful not to wake the children.

My original plan was to show Kai my *'gift'* after we got settled in; but I figured he was too tired. That was until I came out of the bathroom; as I was drying my hair; Kai wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered,

*“I’m ready for my gift now Miss. Teagues.”*

I froze mid-dry. My ears began to redden. My heart was beginning to speed up. It was like my nerves and shyness were battling each other. I slowly turned around; he had a mischievous expression on his lips.

*“Well, how about it Ms. Teagues.”*

I smiled lightly…fuck it…why not…it’s why I brought it right?

A mischievous grin spread across my face as I turned and headed to my walk-in closet. Peaking my head out the door, I spoke in a low and alluring tone.

*“I’ll be right back…could you pour me some wine please?”*

Kai’s eyes widen with excitement; I chuckled as I watched him nervously walk over to the wine cabinet. No longer was he graceful.

I darted back into the closet and immediately shut and locked the door. In one instant, all my nerves came crumbling down. At that moment I was glad my closet was the size of a small boutique. I sat on the dressing bench breathing slowly as I stared at the clothing bag my gift from Martiest was in.

Standing up; I picked the bag up and proceeded to get dress. Once finished, I looked at myself one more time in the mirror.

Londyn and Jackie said You can never go wrong with black. So, I decided to purchase a black lace lingerie dress with the matching underwear. I also purchased a candy apple red set…that’s for later though. My hair was down, but it was now wavy and silky.

I took a deep breath and unlocked the door…walking slowly out of the closet...I noticed Kai reading something on his phone. As he turned in my direction, he suddenly froze in place. His eyes widen and his phone fell out of his hand.

I immediately began to ask if he wanted me to pick it up when he walked directly over to me and cupped my face in his hands.

Without saying a word to each other, Kai slowly grew closer to my face. As our lips finally touched, I realized…I’d been dreaming of this since the moment I’d accepted Marla’s proposal.

Kai kissed me passionately as if he wanted me to feel something. I was becoming breathless, but I couldn’t stop. His breath was still sweet from the wine he’d drank. As our kissing continued, his hands glided down my neck and to my lower back. I moaned slightly, his hands felt so amazing on my body.

Suddenly, Kai stopped. My brows furrowed…why’d he stop?

Before I could ask, he gently scooped me up into his arms and carried me to the bed.

This was it!!! And I was ready!!!