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“Let’s leave the past in the past and focus on the future?” He offers me his hand and I take it, shaking it.
“I’d like that.”
The crowd claps and when I look up, my eyes find my girl. I notice that she’s wiping at her eyes as she starts to walk toward Stefan and me as we climb off the stage. “You guys, that was amazing,” she says when we reach her.
“I meant it, Chels, I’m sorry. I was horrible to you when we dated and the things I did to you, I’m ashamed of myself.”
“As you said, it’s in the past. I’ve moved on … and I think you might have too.” I head nod toward Wren, who is talking with one of the organizers.
“I’m trying but she’s stubborn.”
“Is she worth the fight?” I ask him and before he even answers, I know what he’s going to say.
He nods. “Yeah, she is.”
“Then don’t give up,” Chels tells him. “Be the man I first fell in love with and she’ll have no choice but to fall.”
“How and why are you being so nice to me?”
“Because I’m happy and, Stefan, that’s all I ever wanted for you. Sure, you and I didn’t work out and you did the worst thing possible to a girl, but I never wanted you to be alone and unhappy. Everyone deserves happiness, Stefan, even douches who cheat.”
“Thank you,” he tells her. Chelsea then shocks him and wraps her arms around him, she whispers something to him and he nods, smiling at her when he pulls back. “And, Jones, thanks for today. It was eye-opening all around.”
“It was. Thanks for making it fun because I was really dreading this.”
“You and me both, but as it turns out, you’re not so bad after all but just know, the next time we play you guys, I’m going to wipe the ice with your ass.”
“And the douche is back,” I tease him.
“Once a douche, always a douche,” he replies nonchalantly. Waving us goodbye, he steps around us and walks over to Wren.
Turning to face Chelsea, I find her smiling, her eyes bright, something I haven’t seen for a while now. “What are you smiling about, babe?”
“Nothing in particular but I have a surprise for you. Will … will you come with me?”
“I’ll go anywhere with you, Chelsea Jones. Any-pucking-where.”
CHAPTER13
CHELSEA
Lacing my fingers through Kal’s, we say our goodbyes to everyone and after pulling on our winter coats, we head out into the chilly December afternoon. We jump into a cab and leaning forward, I give the driver our home address. Kal looks at me inquisitively. “Just need to grab something from home quickly.”
He nods and I can tell the suspense is killing him. It’s not often I get to surprise him because, well, I suck with secrets and the fact I’m giving him this earlier than I planned confirms I can’t keep my mouth shut. The driver pulls up and I climb out, quickly racing upstairs to grab the present for Kal, ever so thankful I already wrapped it.
With the gift safely tucked into my bag, I race back downstairs and ask the driver to take us to Rockefeller Center. “What are you up to, Mrs. Jones?”
“You’ll find out soon, Mr. Jones.”
Leaning into his side, I snuggle in and breathe him in. Nerves are starting to build and I feel like I could throw up again, but I swallow the lump down and concentrate on the gift in my bag. We finally pull up and Kal climbs out first before turning back to offer me his hand. “Such a gentleman,” I coo as I take his hand and walk toward the tree. My heart rate increases the closer we get and my stomach begins to flutter with nerves and not the feeling to vomit—go me!
Arriving at the base of the tree, I tilt my head back and Kal wraps his arms around me from behind. Together we gaze up at the tree, enjoying the intimate moment.
“Ever since I watchedHome Alone 2when I was little with Kendall, I’ve loved this tree. I can’t believe I’ve lived here for as long as I have and I’ve never been here before.”
“Well, I’m glad to pop your tree viewing cherry.”And in a minute, I hope you love this spot for a whole new reason.Taking a deep breath, I spin in his arms to face him. “Merry Christmas, husband,” I whisper and hold out the narrow gift box.
“Christmas isn’t ‘til next week.”
