Trinity POV

One more time.

Table, check.

House clean, check.

Food, not check.

"Shit." I cuss, putting my finger in my mouth.

I accidentally put my finger on the edge of the pan, which isn't something new.

Liam and I have been preparing for the Christmas dinner. I was surprised when he accepted the idea when I called him to tell him about the plan to celebrate Christmas in our home he was slightly hesitant.

With some convincing, I managed to get him on board and he said hell be home to be a part of the celebration.

Right now Liam was out picking up some drinks, drinks that I sadly couldn't have.

Stupid un-pregnant people.

I also sent Nathan a message; asking him if he wanted to join but he never replied.

I looked at the clock to see that I only had an hour and a half till everyone arrived, and I haven't gotten myself or the food ready.

I quickly finish up the doughnuts, putting them on the drying rack. I take the glaze from the fridge and put it on top of them, leaving them to set.

I turned off the stove, took off my apron, and went ahead upstair to get myself together.

Once I reach upstairs I went into the bathroom to take a shower. After that, I went to my vanity to fix my hair up and do my makeup. Finally, it was time for clothes.

Fuck.

I hate picking out clothes, it's literarily taken me twice the time to get ready because I needed to pick out an outfit each freaking day. Plus being pregnant doesn't improve my already messed up mood.

I finally manage out an outfit, having 30 minutes to spare.

When I went downstairs I saw Liam chewing on a glazed doughnut I made for my guest.

"You son of a bitch."

He jumped at my sudden outburst and lifted his arms up in surrender. Good.

"Don't touch my food. This isn't for you it's for the guests you dick," I said with anger.

All he did was a laugh.

He laughed before I could say another word he put a hand over my mouth and spoke, "Before you get all Trizilla on me, all I did was have a bite. Either way, there are plenty of more for everyone. And if it makes you feel better I put them all on the table with the rest of the food, and also checked on the Turkey. It's ready by the way." Then he moved his hand away.

I sighed, "I'm still angry at you, but thank you for fishing everything up. I kinda appreciate it."

He raises his eyebrows. "Only kinda?"

"Yes."

He kept walking closer, while I kept walking back. Only to have me end up hitting the wall with his face inches from mine, how cliché.

"Now, now, I know exactly what will make you fully forgive me."

He slowly leans in.

His nose touches mine.

Lips hovering over mine, just as he's about to place them over my own, the doorbell rings, snapping us from our trance.

I smirk, "Well I guess you aren't fully forgiven, bitch."

With that, I walk away to open the door for my lovely guests.

Nathan POV

I was pacing all around the room.

Trinity texted me saying she wanted to invite me to her Christmas dinner.

She also sent me the address of the new house her and Liam moved into.

I don't understand how her father never said anything. Recently Robert and I have been figuring out a plan to finish the situation that had happened to Trinity.

I was nervous to go over to her house because she will ask why I'm distancing myself from her.

To be honest I actually really wanted to spend my time with her, especially after she was discharged from the hospital. But her father told me to not have any sort of contact with her until the plan is done; which had been finished off.

I called Robert and asked if I was allowed to attend the celebration, and he replayed saying we need to explain the plan to everyone anyway so I was able to accompany the family.

Trinity said to be there by 6, but of course being me I always have to be fashionably late, or in other words lazy to go and change.

Right now it was 6:45, and I am able to get ready by 7.

I rush my room, picking anything that isn't too much or looks like I just woke up, and wore it. After I was done I went towards the shoe cabinet and wore a pair of sneaker, walking towards the door, I pick up my phone, car keys, and house keys.

I reach her flat by 7:05, perfect.

I come out of the car, locking it in the process and walk towards the door taking my time.

I slowly raise my hand to the doorbell, take a deep breath and press it.

'Ding Dong'

I guess there is no turning back now.

Trinity POV

"Anna pass me the salt!" Derek shouted from across the room.

Everyone arrived an hour ago, which included; mom, dad, Anna, Anna's husband, both her kids, Jade, Hunter (which became Jade's boyfriend), her son, Derek, his girlfriend, and Lana.

When I opened the door it was basically a herd of family members.

Nathan hadn't shown up; which was expected.

Now we were all sitting at the table, everyone put food for themselves and we all began eating while enjoying one another's company.

"Derek you're going to get yourself sick! All you eat is salt." Anna had responded, yet she still passed the salt.

Everyone chuckled at her statement, but it was cut short when the doorbell rang. Everyone looked at me, silently asking whole else were to come.

"I don't know guys, maybe the person just messed up the house number."

I got up and walked towards the door, I opened and saw it was Nathan.

We stared awkwardly at one another. When I decided to break the staring contest by speaking up.

"Hi."

He clears his throat, blushing a little. "Hi, sorry for coming a little later."

"Well with you being a lazy ass half the time I'm not surprised," I step aside. "come on in."

I close the door behind him, leading him towards the dining room where everyone was seated.

"Guys, Nathan's here."

Everyone suddenly gets up, getting him excitedly. The sam comment repeats every once in a while, 'Where have you been.', or 'I thought you died.'

Only this dysfunctional family.

Liam never got up to greet Nathan, he just gave him a death stare; which was no surprise. I decide to speak to everyone, "Now listen, I don't know if its just me or you guys have steel made stomachs. But I'm hungry, so can you all please take your seats."

The all chuckled at my words, well obviously they have never fed for 2 plus them selves.

Nathan was sat beside Ross and Jade, I am grateful that Jade's boyfriend and Nathan have met because this dinner would have turned not a scream match.

Half way through dinner dad spoke, "Kids since your all done why dont you all grab doughnuts and sit under the tree, well be there in a second."

All then kids left the area and dad continued, "Alright, so for the past month Nathan and I have been working on figuring out who almost killed Trinity. Now we've got all the evidence we need but still haven't gotten who it is."

"Now the only way to find out is by establishing the last part and there we've got it."

Suddenly Liam interjects. "I dont mean to sound rude sit, but dont you think this conversation is way over due? All that matters is that Trinity is alright and safe."

My dad sigh, looking up at Liam angry. Oh boy. "Listen here, your fiancé almost died, I almost lost my daughter. So dont you go on and tell me that this conversation is overdue, unless you have another way of finding out who almost killed her."

Mom suddenly jumped in, "Alright I think we should all just calm down and join he kids in the living room."

Mom takes dad with her; speaking to him in a hushed tone. Liam just gets up and walks towards the living room.

What a great Christmas dinner.

-After dinner fiasco-

After everyone calmed down slightly, we all took seats rather on the couch or the floor.

Mom looked at me with a bright smile on her face.

"Trinity the food was extraordinary, I can't believe you were on your feet all day when you could have ordered take out. Ive done it before and Im still shocked at how none of you realized."

All us siblings stare at out mother wide eyed, until Lana, Anna, and I said in unison with a smirk, "Pay up Derek."

He just huffed and gave us all 50 dollars.

Mom gasped, "You bet on me, I really thought I hid the boxes well."

Lana said, "We'll not good enough."

We all laughed and began opening up gifts.

"Alright, one by one each kid pickup a gift and sits on the floor, after unwrapping it you can go ahead and get the next one. Understood?" Liam said.

They all answered with, "Yes uncle Liam."

-After gift opening-

Finally, the kids had opened their gifts with bright smiles on their faces, now all of them were asleep in the extra rooms in the house.

My parents had left half an hour ago saying they were tired, old people.

Now Liam, Nathan, Jade, Anna, her husband, Hunter, and I are sat talking about random topics. I had a hot chocolate in my hand, as well as Nathan. He said he felt bad that Id be the only one who couldnt have anything alcoholic, and he didn't want me to be left out.

The rest had drinks. Which consists of mostly beer.

After a few more hours on conversing, everyone ended up sleeping on my couch's or in the room with their kids. They were just too drunk to drive. Liam gave me a kiss on my head and said good night; ignoring Nathan ... again.

I look at the clock and saw it was 1 AM, and I still wasn't tired. I look to see Nathan had fallen asleep while I was probably day dreaming. I covered him up with a blanket, and proceeded to clean the place up a bit.

An hour later my house was spotless, expect for the drunk people, I call my family, on my couch.

I walked towards the christmas tree and kneel in front of it and saw one more gift left under the tree, we probably missed it while opening up gifts.

I pick it up and saw it was addressed to me, quickly unwrapping it, I saw it was a Cartier box.

When I opened it there was a note inside, I opened it and it said:

'Dear Trinity,

This is something I have kept for a while, something that was suppose to be given to you. Now that you have started a new life, one that Im pretty sure is better without me in it I guess I won't be needing it anymore.

-Merry christmas, and Im pretty sure you know who its from.'

By the time I had finished reading the note, I felt a lump in my throat. I ignored it looking at the ring, I was astonished at how beautiful it was.

I sigh, closing the box.

I walked towards where Nathan was sleeping, and spoke in a very hushed tone.

"Im so sorry."

With that, I went upstairs to my room. The room I shared with Liam, 'yet why did I not feel happy going to it.'

I quietly open the door, closing it behind me. I walk towards a place where hopefully Liam won't look and put Nathan's gift there.

I changed into pajamas, and went ahead to bed, just before falling asleep I give my stomach a rub and mumble a 'its going to be all okay.'

Lets hope so.

With that, I drifted off to sleep.

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*Hello everyone, i am sorry for another long af wait.

Now the reason I have been slacking off is because I've been stressed out, exams are coming up and my mind has been occupied with many things. I do understand this isn't a great enough excuse but this is the reason I'm going to pause the book (doesn't mean it's on hold another update could come up) until my exams end; which will hopefully be a maximum time of a month.

Thank you all for the support, I love you all.

P.S: The book is at #178 in romance. Yay!!*

*Im thinking of rewriting each chapter in the story. I will still keep the old ones, but when the newer rewrite will be don't I'll replace it. Don't worry the ideas are all the same, I just need to organise it a little more*

*Sorry for any grammar mistakes.*