CH 82
Harmony
She could hardly believe all the things Garrett had done today, breakfast in bed with flowers on the trolley, all the shopping, she now had a lot of things in that wardrobe, more flowers in the apartment, and that picture of the two of them up on the wall. It really did make her feel like the apartment was hers as well.
Then that dress, it was absolutely amazing. She’d never owned anything like it before, and he’d chosen something that was more her style too, a soft flowing dress and that coat to match it. She’d never had anything so lush in all her life. Now a fancy dinner and more flowers, he really
was spoiling her.
She knew it was over the top, but for once she wanted to be spoiled and happy on her birthday, not something she’d gotten since before her parents died. So just let him do it, without worrying about what anyone else thought, or how much it was costing him. This was likely Garrett in full romance mode; not something she’d really seen yet.
O
Everything about today had been fun, and she’d really enjoyed the day with him, he’d been solely focused upon her and nothing seemed to get in the way. She felt loved and spoiled, and she’d had his undivided attention from the moment they’d woken up to even now at this
dinner.
He was talking about that trip he was going to plan, what were the things she wanted to do while on it, just relax, sight see, proper dinners out or eating in. He told her it would be warmer where they were going, and they could go swimming or horseback riding, hiking, whatever she
wanted to do.
Then he was just getting a bit on the naughty side as their dinner was taken away, and she tried to whack him to stop him from thinking about it, only to have him snag her hand and state ‘marry me‘, just two simply spoken words, soft and gentle, then just produce a ring from his pocket and slip it deftly onto her ring finger.
She was never going to say no, she loved him, really loved him, and she didn’t ever see herself with anyone else. Garrett was it for her and she knew it. Everything he did around her was for her. He always wanted her to be happy, went out of his way to make her happy.
“Yes” was the only answer to be given, and that ring he’d put on her finger was utterly stunning, petite, and she thought understated, but the two rings of diamonds around the risen centerpiece of plain white gold was perfect. She could hardly stop looking at it. She’d gotten a
1/5
CH 82
– +15 Point:
baby for Christmas and a man that wanted to marry her for her birthday. Really wanted her
and she knew he did.
To hear him tell her on the car ride back to the apartment that he’d wanted to marry her since Christmas, shocked her completely, but also, as she’d stared at him, a part of her wasn’t really all that surprised at all. This was Garrett after all, and he did things his own way.
He told her his mother was going to be on about them getting married as soon as they got home, to prepare herself for a deluge of questions. She just nodded, because she did want to marry him, and she didn’t want to wait too long, or she would be wearing a maternity wedding dress and that was something she didn’t want to do.
They walked into the apartment building, and she found he was right. His mother and father, two sisters, their husbands, Wyatt and the boys plus their wives were all standing around in there, and all of them turned and looked at him and her as they stepped into the foyer.
She looked at Garrett, and he murmured “told you they’d all be here.” He hugged her to his side and then just announced “She said yes.” And she saw many smiles on their faces. She was hugged by all of them and welcomed by Deidre and Scott to the family.
Garrett was clapped on the back and congratulated on finally finding the one, and they all got to see the ring. His mother Deidre smiled and teared up a little “Oh my, I see my boy has got
some style.”
“It’s beautiful.” Harmony nodded.
“I think it’s perfect for you. For the two of you.” Conny smiled at her.
They’d all headed off together to a place in the apartment building she’d never been before. It was Garrett stated, “my and the boys‘ personal bar.” She’d just raised an eyebrow at him. The man had whatever he wanted, though she did know this was his home. The entire building
was owned by him and his family, so they could have whatever they wanted.
They were all in there to celebrate together, it seemed. “He’s not going to get drunk, is he?” she
murmured as she looked at Garrett leaning on the counter. A second drink had been poured
for him. She didn’t like the idea of it.
“No.” Deidre chuckled “He rarely does that.”
“Alright,” she nodded and found his eyes on her before she’d looked away from him, he’d
smiled at her before going back to his conversation with the boys over there at the bar.
She was sitting on a lounge with the woman, talking about weddings and Deidre brought up dress shopping and the planning of the wedding. Asked if she could get her planner out and if
215
+15 Points
CH 82
they had set a date yet?
She’d shaken her head. “Not yet. But you are right about something. I don’t want a maternity dress, so…”
“Oh like soon. How far along are you?” Deidre asked.
“Six weeks this Friday.” She smiled, did actually like knowing when the conception had
happened.
She could see Deidre was thinking. Doing math, she knew, “Okay, so the end of January, or you’ll really be showing after that.”
“No, I won’t.” Harmony chuckled. “End of February will put me at 12 weeks and, from what I’ve
read, that’s when most will start to show.”
Deidre waved that off. “Well, we’ll sort something out, you and Garrett discuss it and get back
to me with a date, and we’ll go from there. Do you have any idea of what you might like at all?”
“Not really, but I want the same flowers that I got today.” She smiled a little, they were the first flowers Garrett had bought her, “he didn’t know what to get me, but I love them,” her eyes
moved to Garrett, and he was looking right at her with a smile on his face. Almost as if he’d
heard her from over there at that bar. She didn’t think he could have. It was quite noisy in here,
with all of them chatting away.
“Deep pink and purple it is.” Deidre smiled. “One thing down, a million to go.”
“Oh no, I don’t want a big fancy wedding, something small and intimate would be better.” She
stated.
“Ah see you do know what you want,” Conny chuckled.
“It just takes the right questions to pull it to the surface, is all.” Deidre smiled.
“Inside or outside, or in a church?” Deidre asked. “I’ll have to find one and book it if you want
one.”
“I’m not exactly religious, so I don’t need a church wedding.”
“That suits us.” Deidre chuckled “We don’t go to church either.”
“Ah, that’s right. Garrett has a Goddess… um, the Moon Goddess, I guess there’s likely to be
something there wedding wise.”
“Yes, a full celebration on a full moon,” Melody stated.
“It’s big and lavish, and unfortunately, you won’t get a say about the size of it. That only
3/5
CH 82
+15 Points
happens once every 28 or 30 years around here…actually that’s this year I do believe.” Deidre
smiled.
“Ah it is, in summer, I believe.” Laurie nodded.
“We call it a Luna Ceremony,” Deidre smiled.
“I’m guessing because it’s to do with the lunar phases of the moon.” She nodded, though she
- did recall that Deidre had called herself the Luna. “You had a Luna Celebration didn’t
Deidre?”
“Um, yes, how’d you figure that out?” she asked in return.
you
“You called yourself a Luna, when you and Garrett were discussing who was actually in charge
around here.”
“Oh, my bad.” Deidre chuckled softly. “But yes I did, you’ll get a Luna Celebration later in the year. Laurie is right, it’ll be in summer. But Garrett will sort that date out. It’s a very large and
grand event that only happens once a generation.
“So be prepared to have to answer a million questions and for him to spend a fortune on it. Just best to go with the flow, it’s always massive and we, the Owens, account for it, funds are allocated for it and start accruing from the week after the last ceremoy is attended, and every
dime will be spent from the fund.”
“How big is it?” she asked.
“Hmm. Everyone here in the community will attend it, so large, it will encompass the entire ballroom and likely seating outside as well. Don’t worry yourself about it, I’ll be the one on the planning, that is my domain. Puts me right in my element, you and Garrett will help me. But it’s months away. Don’t concern yourself with it.” Deidre smiled at her.
She just nodded slowly “What day is it to be held?” she asked out of curiosity.
“When you and Garrett want it to be held,” Conny smiled at her.
“Me?” she frowned.
“Yes, you’ll be a big part of the ceremony. We’ll discuss it later after your wedding,” Deidre told
her.
At least she had time to wrap her mind around it, Garrett strolled over. “I’m stealing her now, I think that’s about enough mother.” He took her hand and pulled her up onto her feet, and they walked to their apartment.
*I see mother has confused you a bit. Talking about that Luna Ceremony we hold.”
4/5
+15 Point:
CH 82
“Mm, I didn’t really get it.” she nodded.
“I’ll explain it later on, it’s a ways off, and there are other more pressing needs before that day
arrives.” He smiled at her.
“Like?” she questioned.
“Like, meeting those that live here, properly meeting them, I mean.”
“I’ve met many,” she stated.
“Not the ones I’m talking about. But we’ll get to that in a few days, now.” he murmured as they
walked into the apartment, and he closed the door “It’s still your birthday and I believe I
promised to r****h you tonight.”
“You have a one–tracked mind.” She chuckled “But yes you did.” She nodded at him.
“Ah, I believe the future Mrs Owens wants to be ravished by Mr Owens.”
She laughed now “She does.” She told him and slid her arms up and around his neck, pulled his mouth right down to hers and kissed him “Garrett?”
“Anything you want, sweetheart.” He smiled and picked her up bridal style.
“I want to see the stars.” She told him, and he growled right at her all deep and hungry, and
she laughed “You animal, you.”
“I’ll give you an animal.” He smiled “Or… do you want to ride the animal in me?” he grinned.
Her eyes met his as he put her down on the bed. “Can I tie him down and do what I want to
him?”
“Oh, hell baby, you can do whatever you want to me.” his mouth was on hers hungrily, and then he looked at her. “After I’ve made you see the stars, and you’ve screamed my name, then sweetheart you can tie me down and ride me for as long as you like.”
