For the love of Grace

Falling

Falling

Dean POV

After the third round, we were both sweaty and exhausted. Grace passed out and I just laid there staring at her sleeping. She was beautiful. The most beautiful, sexy, smart woman I had ever known. This is what my uncle must have been talking about. A love that only came around once in a lifetime.

As she slept, I heard her cute little snores. I leaned over and softly kissed her lips. She started stretching and then wrapped her arms around my neck. “Hey there handsome,” she said softly. I leaned down and kissed her again. "I can’t get enough of these lips. Both sets," I said with a smile. She blushed. "After all of that, I can still make you blush?" I asked her. She laughed and lightly smacked my chest.

Dean, today was amazing but I have to know, where do we go from here?” The expression on her face went from happy to concerned. The look in her eyes told me she was scared. I put my arm around her and pulled her close. She laid her head on my chest." Grace, look at me." I said. With her head still on my chest she tilted her chin up and looked into my eyes. "I have never met a woman like you. You are beautiful, smart, sexy and confident. You make me want to be a better man. I feel like I can be myself with you.

I hope this doesn’t scare you but I am one thousand percent in love with you." A small tear slid from her eye and onto my chest. She lifted her head from my chest and climbed on top of me, lowering herself down onto me. She grabbed my face and kissed me. When she pulled away she looked into my eyes and said, “I’m not scared. I love you too.

Ryan POV

I decided to drive over to Grace’s house and give her another chance to get back together. As I was pulling up,I saw that douchebags truck was parked in the driveway. Oh so now he uses the driveway? Who the f**k does this guy think he is? I was marching up the walkway when I heard a sound that stopped me dead in my tracks.

Grace’s bedroom was at the front of the house and her windows must have been open. When I heard her screaming his name, I balled my hands into fists and was ready to explode! I was going to charge into the house when I heard Grace’s nosey neighbor Mrs. Hawkinson, calling me. “Ryan? Is that you?,” she asked. "Yea it’s me you old bat," I mumbled under my breath. I tried my best to hide my anger.

"Yes Ma’am it's me." She frowned and started wagging her finger at me. “You need to get out of here now! Leave that girl alone or I’m calling your father!” she yelled. I glared at Mrs. Hawkinson for a moment and decided it was a bad idea to punch an old woman in the face." Especially in broad daylight. “Yes Ma’am I’ll be going now." I said.

I turned around and headed down the driveway and back to my truck. Mrs. Hawkinson stared at me the whole way. I hopped in and peeled off. As I speed off down the road, I thought to myself, I’m going to f**k that dude up. Just wait. And Grace, she’s going to pay too.

Grace POV

Friday came around so fast. Dean and I spent almost every night together since he saved me last Sunday. Every night and day we spent together, we spent it wrapped in each others’ arms. If we weren’t making love we were cuddling and watching movies or just talking into the late hours of the night.. I never thought I’d have s*x before marriage but something told me that he was the one.

I looked myself over in the mirror at work and decided I liked what I saw. Ever since Dean came into my life I have felt more confident about myself. He makes me feel like I’m the most beautiful woman in the world. He listens when I talk, genuinely cares about what I have to say. When we are out together he doesn’t even look at other women. His eyes are always focused on me. That didn’t stop other women from trying to flirt with him though. But he didn’t pay them any mind.

I locked up the shop, hopped in my car and headed to the carnival. I found myself so excited, like a teenager with a crush. I just wanted to see Dean. I had on my favorite sundress and tan wedges. I wore my hair up in a yellow scrunchy to match my dress. My curls were flowing down my back. Even tied up in a scrunchy my hair was still so long.

When I got to the church I exchanged pleasantries with some of the women that knew my mother. I saw mama talking to the preacher aka Dean’s uncle Ray. I walked up, hugged mama and introduced myself. "Hello Mr. Pritchet, My name is-" “Grace. Grace London.” he cut in and took my hand. “It is a pleasure to meet you dear. My nephew hasn’t stopped talking about you. You are just as lovely as he and your mother described you.”

“Your nephew is such a gentleman from what I hear.” Mama joined in and said. "Oh, thank you so much! It’s very nice to meet you." I said. “Are you looking for Dean?” he asked. "Yes I am." “He’s over around back by the ferris wheel. I’m sure he will be excited to see you. I’ll catch you later. I have some more members to welcome. Have a good time dear.” he walked away with mama alongside him.

I set off looking for Dean. When the ferris wheel came into view, I saw Dean standing in front. He was collecting tickets and helping little kids into their seats next to their parents. I stopped and just watched him for a while. He was breathtaking. He was so good with people and kids too. I wondered if he wanted kids some day. I’ll have to ask him the next time we are alone.

When he turned in my direction, he looked up and saw me. He smiled and motioned for me to come over. I started walking towards Dean and it struck me, I was completely in love with this man and I wanted a future with him. I wanted everything with him.

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