About two hours later they both walked out with fresh French manicures and pedicures, feeling refreshed and ready for their next stop, which Alexa wouldn't tell her about.

"Girl. You'll literally see it in like ten minutes. Chill." Alexa laughed as they walked down the busy New York street.

It was a beautiful day. Not a single cloud in the sky, the late June air hot as can be, biting at the napes of their necks, sweat beading lightly there now.

As they walked, Rylee stopped. Alexa was about to ask her why when she saw she had stopped in front of Round Corner Cafe.

"Coffee?"

Alexa hesitated, but before she could even argue, Rylee already opened the door and walked in.

"Hi Lisa! Ken!" Rylee smiled from ear to ear as she greeted them both behind the counter.

"Oh wow! Hi! Sebastian didn't say you were stopping by!" Ken said.

Lisa shot him a quick sly elbow, "He stopped in earlier today, said you had a busy errand day today."

Ken nodded.

"Yeah, we've got a good bit of running around to do. But we were on the block and I couldn't not come by." Rylee smiled.

"Well of course lady, you want your usual?"

"Yep. Lex what do you want?"

"You can just make it two." Alexa smiled.

"Coming right up," Ken said as he turned to make two cold brews.

They all chatted for a few minutes before Ken passed over their drinks.

Alexa spoke up quickly, practically tugging on her sleeve, "We've gotta get going Ry."

"Alright, we'll see you. Thanks guys!"

"Bye Rylee! See you later!" Ken said, Lisa waving beside him.

Rylee and Alexa headed out the door and down a few more blocks, finishing up their coffees as they arrived at their next destination. Rylee was surprised to be standing outside The Peninsula Hotel.

The doorman opened the door for the women, "Good afternoon, ladies."

Alexa greeted him in return and walked in, and Rylee did too but was still extremely confused.

"Lex? Why are we at a five star hotel?"

"Patience, child." Alexa tutted in return as she walked to the elevators that opened immediately and hit the 21 button inside.

Rylee followed behind her and tried to shake it off but she was still so confused.

Soon the doors opened and it immediately made sense, taking in the atmosphere, she realized they had just entered the Peninsula Spa.

"Good afternoon ladies, my name is Samuel. How can I help you today?" A man said behind the desk in front of them.

"Hi," Alexa spoke up as Rylee was still speechless, taking in the room, "we have a private suite scheduled for today by Mr. Stan."

"Of course, Rylee and Alexa, correct?"

Both girls nodded.

"Come this way!" He stepped out from behind the desk and led them down a long hall way towards a set of double doors. He pushed them open and gestured for them to enter. But as they did Rylee was left speechless.

The spa suite was beautiful. There was a small table front and center with a bottle of wine and two glasses. Along the other wall was a freshly prepared tea station that also held various prepared exotic fruits.

"You ladies go ahead and get comfortable, and relax for a bit. Someone will bring you your cuisine lunch shortly. You also have full use of the fitness centre, sun terrace, and swimming pool during your stay. And here is an agenda of the rest of your afternoon at the Peninsula."

He handed them both a formal looking schedule, thought it was mainly just a list of things that they would be doing in the next 4-5 hours:

- Relaxing foot ritual

- One-hour relaxation time in the privacy of your suite

- Specially prepared bath featuring aromatherapy oils

- A three-hour treatment of choice per person

- Naturally Peninsula Spa Cuisine Lunch for two

-Full use of the Spa, fitness centre, sun terrace and swimming pool

"Enjoy your stay, and please let me know if you need anything."

Both girls thanked Samuel as he departed.

Rylee plopped down on to an extremely soft couch and sighed, "This boy is too much sometimes."

Alexa plopped next to her, holding the two wine glasses and the bottle, "You deserve it though, babe. Also, I get to do it too soooo," Alexa laughed.

Rylee laughed too, taking a glass from Alexa.

"Oh, look." Alexa said after she poured them both glasses and went to set down the bottle. She held up an envelope with Rylee's name written on it in scrawled print that Rylee knew well.

A smile took over her face as Alexa handed it to her.

She gently ripped it open and unfolded the small note inside.

Rylee Ann,

I hope your days been going well and has been even a teeny bit relaxing. I love you beyond words and I can't wait to marry you tonight.

But on to the mushy stuff, shall we?

Through all the ups and downs we have been through, the one thing that has remained

constant is my love for you. The love I feel for you has gone from wild and free to me enjoying the little things about you like going for a walk, seeing your face across a breakfast table, and even paying the bills with you.

If I were to leave this earth tomorrow it will be with no regrets only with the certainty that you are the person I was meant to be with.

You are my heart and soul, my love.

I can't wait for you to walk down the aisle, but I'm more excited about walking back down the aisle with you, as your husband.

I love you beyond words Rylee Ann Summers,

And I will see you soon.

Your future husband ❤️

Rylee finished reading Sebastian's heartfelt note and felt a tear roll down her cheek at the sentimentality. "God, this man." She let out a small chuckle as she wiped away the tear and tucked the letter safely back into its envelope.

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The next five hours had flown by. They were taken through the list they were given and soaked in every second of it. Speciality aromatherapy oil baths, foot massages, facials, and full body massages, all exquisite and bliss-filled.

Rylee had never felt so relaxed in her entire life, and if Rylee had to tell by Alexa's face, she felt the same way.

Samuel walked into the room as the women were about to leave and said, "Ladies, if you'll follow me."

Rylee and Alexa followed behind him as he escorted them to the elevator, pressing the 20th floor button.

The trip was quick as they exited the elevator and were led down a hallway ending with two doors, one on either side. Samuel handed Rylee a key card and then handed Alexa a key card, explaining that the door on the left was Alexa's room for the evening, and Rylee's was on the right.

They were flabbergasted but nodded, thanking him as he told them to enjoy their stay and walked back to the elevator.

The girls both looked at each other but Alexa gestured for Rylee to open her door first. Rylee nodded and slid the key card into the slot, slowly opening the door.

She was blown away by the suite that was in front of her as the door swung open.

The room was what the hotel called a "Fifth Avenue Suite." It boasted dazzling views of Fifth Avenue, and they slowly discovered that it featured an expansive living room, elegant dining room, majestic master bedroom and bathroom with dressing room, gourmet kitchen and private study.

Rylee quickly noticed the familiar suitcases that her and Sebastian used on their vacation already in the dressing room.

"Holy shit," Alexa said in a whisper, "hold on." Alexa disappeared for a moment and came back, "My room is a mirror of this one...he told me he was getting hotel rooms but mother of god..."

Rylee laughed as she plopped onto the bed, plush and luxurious, "That's Sebastian's niche apparently," Rylee said as Alexa came to lay beside her, "He sees something and says to himself, 'Rylee will lose her shit over this.' and slaps down his card."

Both girls laughed, and when it died down, Rylee continued, "But seriously though. This room is fucking insane."

Alexa nodded and looked at her watch again. 7:06 PM.

"Alrighty babe, you ready to get rolling?" Alexa asked cheerfully as she sat up. Rylee nodded eagerly and followed Alexa to the dressing room. Alexa opened one of the clothing cabinets to reveal Rylee's dress, hung neatly next to a shelf holding her accessories and shoes.

"But first! Sebastian asked if you'd want someone to do your hair and makeup but I told him that we could handle that." Alexa said as she walked Rylee to the large bathroom and pulled out a make up bag and hair curled.

Rylee's smile somehow widened more than it already was as she nodded. Doing one another's hair and makeup was one of Rylee's favorite things, ever since they were first allowed to use make up. They would spend hours upon hours doing each others hair and makeup growing up, and she never grew tired of it.

Both girls went simple with both their hair and their makeup, going for more natural looks, though Alexa spruced up Rylee's hair a bit by adding in some twists with some baby's breath she plucked from a floral arrangement in the next room.

Rylee had never felt more relaxed and at peace in her entire life. Everything's been falling into place perfectly for her today and she wouldn't have it any other way.

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— A/N —

We're almost to the day y'all! Eee! 🙌

This chapter feels like a tease, but sorry not sorry.

Anyway. If you've never seen pictures of the Peninsula hotel, you definitely need to. That place is crazy, especially the Fifth Avenue Suites. Here's a link if you're curious.

If you click around there's pictures of the spa floor too and it's just WOW.

https://www.peninsula.com/en/new-york/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/fifth-avenue-suite

ANYWAY, see y'all in the next one! 😘