Bab 244: Chapter 244
"Dylan said you were out here. Come inside before you catch cold." Erik said, bringing a sweater out and putting it over Pearl's shoulders.
"Are you alright, nightingale?"
"I am. Just feeling a bit nostalgic tonight. Remembering our journey." Pearl said.
"It has been one, hasn't it." He said, putting his arm around her.
"Italy will always be the best time if my life, no matter how many memories we make together." She said.
"The same for me, darling." He said. "Speaking of memories." He said as he took her charm bracelet out of his pocket. She hadn't been wearing it for awhile. Everything had been so crazy.
"Ah yes. The best give ever given." She said.
"I will have to disagree with you on that." He said and put his hand on her tummy. She smiled.
"Are you nervous? About becoming a father?" She asked.
"Not at all. I mean, I hope I am a good one. I have the usual worries about it but I am excited. I think about being a father to a child that might be like you and I worry that I won't be enough. Just like I worry I am not enough for you. You have to understand how incredible you are." He said, looking forward in thought.
"Erik, you are everything." She said. "More than enough."
"I hope I always will be." He said.
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Everyone was down at breakfast the next morning when Pearl came in.
"Good morning, sleepy head." Tony said. "I'm ready to see England. It's my first visit, dammit. Show me a good time!"
Pearl laughed. "I was wondering why you all were up so early."
"We will be busy. Palace today." Erik said. "My mum wants to touch base on the wedding planning, we have new security staff to interview and I want to take you to Kensington Palace. Along with Sebastian."
"Why on earth are we going there?" Bash asked.
"I was hoping after the wedding, we could all move in there, as our primary residence. And this would still be our county home, Pearl. Right now, our aunt, Princess Eva is the only one living in the giant place." Erik said.
"Erik?" Pearl asked.
"It's close to my parents. It's lovely, really. Just come and look at it with me." He said. Pearl nodded.
"Speaking of living arrangements." Pearl said, as she placed a set of keys in front of Blake and Iris.
"What are these?" Iris asked.
"I'm giving you the Ocean Shores house. For your engagement present. I want you to have it. To have a proper start in life. In this marriage. This is my home now." Pearl said.
"What? No. We can't accept that." Iris said.
"It's already done. You'll find the paperwork in your email." Pearl said.
Erik looked at her. He knew how badly she wanted something of her own, something that made her feel safe and now that she was doing this, he knew she was his. Truly his. He smiled and looked at her, "I love you." He said. She smiled and nodded back.
"I'm not living in that stuffy old palace. Not happening." Sebastian said.
"You will. And you will stop being such a shit about it." Erik said. "It will get you out of your father's house and you'll be close to me to help with decisions."
"Fuck it, we will live there with you, Erik. I'll get my shit packed tomorrow." Ian said
Erik laughed nervously. He wasn't sure if he was serious or not.
"Did Auggie come here last night?" Pearl asked, she didn't see them at breakfast.
"No. We will see them today." Erik said.
"Of course." Pearl said.
"I think Blake and I will stay back here. I have a ton of work to do and..."
"Of course, enjoy your engagement." Erik said, smiling. "Make yourself at home." Iris smiled.
"Very well, Tony. Are we ready to see London then?" Erik asked.
"Righty-o!" Tony said.
They all laughed and headed out.
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