–Let's play mermaids, please. –I pouted, making my bottom lip tremble a little.

–Okay...

–Thanks! –I hugged him.– I am Ariel and you're Eric, alright? Let's pretend my dad King Triton made you able to become a merman whenever you touch the sea.

–Okay. –he laughed and kissed my nose.– Do we already have Melody?

–Not yet.

We began swimming and fooling around in the pool. After a few minutes my imagination stopped properly working so we stopped playing that and we just kept talking and sun bathing. I was really in love with François' chateau, it seemed taken out from a fairytale.

We got out of the pool and laid down on the grass. A boy from the staff approached us to leave us some snacks, a glass of cold wine for me and a beer for Chris. He started laughing and I looked at him smiling yet frowning, not knowing what he was laughing about.

–What?

–Minutes ago we were playing mermaids and now we're sipping alcohol like grownups. –I chuckled nodding.– You're so beautiful... and sexy. –I bursted into laughter.

–I'm all wet and probably look like a mess right now.

–So what? You're gorgeous all the time, I can't believe you're my girlfriend. –I smiled and looked at the view in front of us, after a few seconds I sighed and spoke.

–Maybe we should go shower and get ready, I have a little surprise for you. –I said sitting up and grabbing a towel to cover me from the waist down.

–Aquí están! Y/n, ven acá. (Here you are. Y/n, come here) –screamed my mom.

A tall, blonde girl and a dark haired, taller boy were standing up next to her wearing horse riding clothes. I asked Chris to pick up our stuff and I approached them. I guess those were François' kids.

–Hey...

–Y/n, these are Mathilde and François Jr. Guys, this is my daughter Y/n.

–Hey, Y/n. So nice to meet you. –said Mathilde smiling and reaching out her hand for me to take. I shook it briefly.

–Hi. –he said a little shy, giving me a side smile.

–I've got everything, princess. –said Chris standing next to me and then looked at my mom and François' kids.– Hey. –he saluted them.

–Uhm... this is Chris, my boyfriend. –I said smiling, without showing my teeth.

–Oh my God, nice to meet you. Big fans of your work, Chris. –said Mathilde widely smiling at him and waving her hair from one side to the other. She was definitely eyeing him up.

I didn't like one bit the way she looked at him. Chris just nodded and smiled without showing his teeth, seeming a bit uncomfortable. François just shook his hand and mumbled a barely audible "nice to meet you".

–Well, we're gonna go get cleaned up since we have plans. –I said but before we were able to leave, my mother stopped us.

–What? No, no... Go get ready, we're spending this day all together.

–Mom...

–Y/n, no hagas una escena y obedece, tus planes pueden esperar hasta mañana. Por favor... (Y/n, don't make a scene and obey, your plans can wait until tomorrow. Please...)

–Está bien. (Fine.) –I sighed and Chris and I began walking towards the house.

We went to our respective rooms to shower and get ready for dinner. I couldn't stop thinking about François' kids, specially Mathilde... Not only was she stunning but the way she stared at Chris didn't set with me at all. I took a casual dress out of my suitcase and laid it on my bed along with a denim jacket and the shoes I'd be wearing.

I waited until Y/n got inside her room to get out again, I wanted to talk to Salma about some plans I had to surprise my girlfriend and kind of get her approval so I could make some calls. While I walked to the stairs, I encountered Mathilde.

–Hey Chris, can I help you with something? –she asked me with a not so heavy but still noticeable French accent and a smirk on her face.

–Hi, yes actually, do you know where Salma is?

–Oh... I don't know, the kitchen I guess. –she frowned.

Before she could say anything else, I thanked her and went downstairs. Salma was actually on the phone in the sunroom. I lightly knocked the door and she turned to see me, hanging up her phone call. I would have waited until she finished but even if Y/n took forever getting ready, I didn't want risking her coming here and the surprise getting ruined.

–Te marco ahora, aquí está el novio de Y/n que creo viene a decirme algo. Bye. (I'll call you later, here's Y/n's boyfriend that I think wants to tell me something. Bye.) –she put her phone down and made a sign with her head to tell me to approach her.– Is everything okay, Chris?

–I'm sorry for interrupting you, I just don't want Y/n to hear this.

–Ay, what is it? Say something before my mind goes crazy imagining the worse.

Now I know where Y/n gets that from... Not complaining since I'm like that too.

–It's nothing bad really. Well, first of all, thank you Salma for inviting me to spend these days with you, it means a lot to us.

–I might not like the age difference between my daughter and you, Chris but you seem like a decent man and well, now you're part of the family. But let me tell you something, if you break my little girl's heart, I'll crush you, okay?

Now I know where Y/n gets that too, she and her mom can really be scary at times...

–Okay... noted. I promise you I have the best intentions with her.

–Fine. Now, what did you want to ask me?

–I wanted to ask you if it's okay if I took Y/n to Disneyland Paris one of these days, I know you wanted to spend time with her...

–No, I think she will love it. But in three days her friend Jess will arrive here, that was one of my surprises for her so if you want her all for yourself do it before Jess arrives.

–Okay, thank you, Mrs... –she threw me a look and I corrected myself.– Salma.

–No problem.

I went back to my room and got in the shower. I heard the bedroom door open and instantly thought of calling Y/n's name, hoping she was the one intruding me but I didn't have to since she started talking nonstop.

–Are you in the shower? Yeah you are, I can hear the water running, what a dumb question.

–Are you okay, sweetheart? –I asked after hearing her speaking really fast.

–Yes. No. I don't know, I've got this feeling. –she sighed.

–Wait a second, can you hand me my clothes? They're laying on the bed.

–Sure. –seconds after the door opened and she came in with her eyes closed looking all cute.–Here you go.

–I have a towel wrapped around my business, you know?

–Are you trying to make me look, Evans? Do you want my eyes traveling up and down your body?

–I... I... don't... no... –I stuttered like a nervous teenager.

–That's what I thought.

She left still with her eyes closed. I got dressed and went into the bedroom but I couldn't see Y/n anywhere, I guess she went back to her room. I styled my hair the way Y/n likes it and sat down on my bed, pulling out my phone to call my assistant to ask her to please get us tickets for Disneyland Paris.

Once I finished the call, I got up and went to Y/n's bedroom. I knocked but didn't hear any reply so I carefully got in, announcing myself in case she was putting on clothes or something, I didn't want to catch her naked. I mean I kinda did but not like this without her consent.

I saw her bathroom door opened with the lights on so I started walking there. Just as I got in, she came out of behind the door yelling my name, a scream came out of my mouth while one of my hands grabbed my chest. She started laughing and grabbed her phone from beside the sink, I could hear Scott's laughter which meant they were Facetiming and he just saw everything.

–Oh my God, Y/n... –I hugged her and started kissing her cheek multiple times while she kept laughing.– I hate you. –I said gently grabbing her face, making her look at me and kissed her. Her arms intertwined behind my neck and our lips began moving in sync.

–Ewww, guys! I'm still here, yuck! –Scott said and we broke the kiss.

–Sorry, Scotty.

–I have to go guys, I have to get to the gate before the plane leaves me plus you guys seem... busy.

–Are you going to LA? –I asked.

–Yup, love you two. Wear protection!

–Scott! –we both laughed and looked at each other.

He hung up laughing. Y/n sighed and started walking out of the bathroom towards the little seating area in her bedroom. She seemed a little bummed so I followed right after her and sat down in the couch with her.

–Don't mind him, he's an asshole sometimes.

–No, I know, don't worry.

–You sure? –I asked grabbing one of her hands and taking a strand of hair out of her face. She lightly smiled at me and nodded.– But you mentioned you were uneasy before, why? Want to talk about it?

–Ugh, there's just a lot of things going through my mind. I have this feeling... I just know my mom's going to tell us something important tonight. And... –she sighed.– I don't know, maybe I'm crazy but there's something wrong with Mathilde.

–Well, regarding your mom, you'll just have to wait, don't think about what hasn't happened yet. And Mathilde seems nice, you've just met her, give her the benefit of the doubt.

–Yeah, I know you're right. About the thing with my mom. –I kissed the back of her hand chuckling.

–So I'm wrong about Mathilde? –I lifted a brow and she smiled.

–It's just that I usually am right with my first impression of the people I meet but yeah, I guess I'll just wait to know her better. –she smiled at me and kissed my cheek before getting up to the vanity and putting her earrings. That little action right there was so appealing, ugh, she was stunning.– I didn't like one bit how she looks at you.

–She didn't look at me in any special way...

–That's what you think.

–Well, even if she did, I don't care because I have the prettiest girl by my side. –I wrapped my hands around her waist and kissed her shoulder.

–If you say so... –she rolled her eyes playfully.– Wait a second, don't move. –she grabbed her phone which was on top of the vanity and took a mirror selfie of us.– We look great, such a handsome couple we make. –she said putting her phone in front of me to see the picture.

–Send me that photo, González.

–Okay, monsieur Evans.

–If you call me that again I won't be responsible for my actions.

–Then I guess we should get going. –she said slipping out of my embrace, looking at me over her shoulder and walking towards the door.

We went downstairs and sat and the enormous dining table which was of course, far from being full, there were only six seats taken. Chris and I were the last ones to arrive so we both gave them an apologetic smile and sat down, him next me and I next to François, who was at the host seat.

The evening was going smoothly and everyone was apparently having a good time. I found it weird when everyone but my mom was given a glass of champagne to toast. I began thinking about what it meant and there was only one explanation...

–So the reason for our little trip and gathering, beyond finally having you guys meet since we're becoming a family is that Salma and I have a little surprise for you all... Ma chérie, would you like to tell them?

–Yes!

–Oh, no... –I whispered looking at Chris.

–We are... pregnant!

My mouth opened. Everyone but François and my mom were surprised and started clapping. I was shocked, surprisingly not in a bad way. Chris whispered in my ear, asking if I was okay to which I just nodded since I was out of words. I started clapping as well and saw the look of relief in my mom's face.

–Excuse me... –I smiled getting up.

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Soooo... I finally finished my semester and hopefully I'll have more time to write more and faster. Hope you have a happy holiday season!❤️