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“I didn’t mean to overstep,” I quickly say because it’s her father too. “I just, I thought I was doing the right thing.”
“Oh no, you did the absolute perfect thing,” she tells me. Elena moves to take a seat beside me on the bed. “The truth is, I’ve been in contact with my dad. He was so distraught when I told him Tony was getting married. He wants to come but I had no idea how to bring it up to my brother. Thank you for doing it for us,” she says, holding my hand.
“You’re welcome. Frankly, I think he’s being a stubborn idiot.”
Elena laughs, “Sorry about that too. It’s a Legan trait. And Tony is unfortunately the worst of us. He has his good moments though.”
“Yeah, I know. I’m counting on those nice moments during our very long, happy life together,” I say dryly.
“Seriously though, I’m so glad he’s found you. The two of you just fit. I don’t think I’ve ever seen two people that make as much sense as you.”
“Aren’t you happily married?” I point out and she laughs.
“Okay fine. Roman and I make sense. And so do Kiara and Michael, Enzo and Rosa. And so do you and Tony. Wanna know what all eight of us have in common?”
I nod slowly.
“We’ve all found our soulmates,” she says softly. My eyes widen at that and Elena smiles. “You might not believe it yet but I know it. Anyone looking at the both of you can see it. Sophia, my brother has a lot of faults. He’s nowhere near perfect. But all I’ve wished for, for a long time is someone who could love him despite all those faults. Someone who could peel back the layers, see the real him and love him regardless.”
My throat dries and I look away because a part of me can’t fathom myself being that person. But another part of me wants so badly to be that person. A part of me knows I’m already halfway there.
“I’ll try my best to be that person,” I tell Elena.
She beams before pulling me into a hug. “Thank you so much.”
We’re still hugging when Tony reappears at the doorway.
“Get out, Elena,” he says to his sister. I shoot him a look for his rude tone.
Elena simply shakes her head before wishing me good night and walking out. She also makes sure to make an obscene gesture at her brother with her middle finger as she leaves. He simply rolls his eyes. Once she’s gone, I watch him carefully for a second.
“Are you done being mad?”
“I wasn’t mad, just frustrated,” he mutters, climbing onto the bed.
“Can I invite your dad?” I ask gently.
He waves a hand in the air, “Do whatever you want, blondie.”
I grin then let out a surprised gasp when he pulls me until I’m lying sideways in front of him. I stare into those brown eyes that hold more power over me than he realizes.
“Stay over tonight,” Tony says, his voice low.
“I can’t,” I say apologetically. “Albert’s picking me up in ten minutes, sorry. Papa’s being old-fashioned and has banned me from spending the night with you until the wedding.”
He groans, pulling me into his chest. “Fine. The wedding’s only two days away. I can survive until them.”
I let him hold me for a few more minutes before I have to leave. He follows me outside so we can wait for Albert.
“You know the best thing about getting married?” he asks, presses a kiss to my forehead.
He’s started doing that recently. Saying one random thing he likes about us getting married. He has no idea how relieving it is to hear it. Even if he tends to say the dumbest things sometimes. There’s other times when he says something so unbelievably romantic, I can’t help but swoon.
“What?” I ask eagerly.
“Not having to say goodnight,” he whispers before kissing me softly.
My heart lurches, sinks and then starts up again as his mouth moves over mine. I hold on to him for dear life as I feel my legs turn to jelly. By the time he pulls away I’m a breathless mess and Albert has pulled up in front of us.
