Undeniable Attraction novel Chapter 52

I suggest listening to James Arthur certain things when you get to the middle of the chapter.

Shayan's POV

Kel gave my hand a small squeeze and silently begged me with his eyes to hear him out. I nodded as he gave me a quick kiss on the lips. I gave him a small smile which he returned and made his way out of the room patting Jess on the back.

There was a moment of awkward silence as he struggled to get his words out. I knew he had been trying to get my attention for some days but couldn't bring himself to talk to me and now that he finally mustered the courage to he was speechless.

"I don't even know where to start." The tone of regret in his voice didn't go undetected. "I'm sorry about what happened. It's something I'd regret for the rest of my life. I was blinded by greed, anger and jealousy. I wanted what Kel has, I felt inadequate and unloved and it made me do something I didn't even think I was capable of doing. I'm deeply sorry and I understand if you never want to talk to me again. I haven't necessarily been the best brother-in-law through my actions. I just hope that you presented n your heart to forgive me." He heaved a sigh of relief when he was done and looked down.

"Everybody makes a mistake Jess, it wasn't a good thing for you to do. But I'm glad you realize your wrong and you are willing to make it right. The change is what is important, I just hope you know now that you are loved and there's no reason for you to feel otherwise. Everyone is here for you. I forgive you, I've realized that holding grudges would only hold me back and keep me in the past and that's the last thing I want. Right now I just want to be happy, for everyone around me to be happy including you Jess." I finished and he looked up giving me a small smile.

"Thank you. I feel kind of free now letting it all out. Conveying how I feel. I've always kept it in pretending everything was fine. Now I know it's okay to let it out and ask for help. Kel is lucky to have you. You've always been everything to him. I'm glad that you both are back together now. Thanks for giving me a second chance, I promise not to ruin it." He promised with a smile.

It turns out his therapy was working and now he feels better about himself.

Now as we all sat at the table eating and drinking I realized the importance of family. Your family would always have your back no matter what, and in cases where they didn't, it was difficult on the child. Take Kel and Jess for instance. I'm glad that Evie got to know about Kel and now everyone is living harmoniously with one another. I deeply want to be a good parent to Evie, raise her to be a woman of standards who knows the importance of love and family. I want her to grow with love from everyone and I'm sure Kel wants that too because he never knew what paternal love felt like. It was in these moments I was grateful for my parents. They raised me well. Although we didn't have enough, we had a small, peaceful family. I didn't exactly like being the only child while growing up so it saddens me that Evie would be one too. I'd do anything to have a child and Evie to have a sibling but some things are just what they are. At least I had her, my little bundle of joy. She had been the one giving me hope, pushing me to strive for better. I love her with all my heart and I'm so thankful to be blessed with her. Tess was with her boyfriend Blake, the actor. He was away for a while for a movie and now that he was back they were making up for a lost time. And Mel, she was making it up to Jess, being there for him despite her job. Everyone was in love and happy.

"A penny for your thoughts milady?" Kel asked feigning a horrible British accent that got me laughing.

"No milord," I said almost nailing the British accent.

"You know, I don't mind you calling me that. It sounds sexy." I giggled, his tone was sexy and the way he looked at me was hot as if he was already undressing me. It was already causing multiple reactions within me and I badly wanted to straddle him but we were still in the middle of dinner. He smirked realizing the lines of thoughts that my brain has been in and I rolled my eyes.

I engaged with little conversations around me, Evie was sitting at my left while Kel was at my right. She seems to have been in a hushed conversation with Tess who was beside her. The two of them acted like they were up to something but I guess they were just talking about gowns. Tess has made a reputable name for herself, her latest collection being a big hit. Everyone wanted to work with her, even Evie was her little apprentice. She'd draw up pictures of a supposed gown and come running to show me, she seems to have taken a liking to fashion and Tess was grooming her. I was even wearing a gown the both of them had made for me.

The sound of a spoon hitting a glass was what caught everyone's attention. Kel was standing holding a glass filled with wine, everyone else's glass was also filled.

"I want to thank everyone for being here and want to cheer a toast to new beginnings."

Everyone chorused "to new beginnings" with a smile on their face and there was a secret smile on Kel's face that told me he was up to something. I couldn't wait to find out.

"I'd like for everyone to meet in the garden," Kel announced as he made his way in that direction.

Everyone stood up to follow and my dad came to my side.

"My little girl is all grown up now. Look at you having a family." My dad teased playfully squeezing my cheeks as I laughed.