My family
My family
"Ellie is family too, she is my family." Taking a step towards his mother, Sebastian declared, "She is the woman I love, my better half and if anyone has a problem accepting that then I don't give a damn about it. Family or not, if anyone tries to harm or misbehave with her, I will not let that person off." Narrowing his eyes, he stated, "Not even you, mother."
Clutching onto his coat, Ellie slowly pulled him back. She didn't want him to start a fight with his mother because of her.
Turning towards her, he kissed her forehead. He then held her hand and walked out of the mansion together, ending the conversation with his mother.
Balling her hand into a fist, Rebecca could only silently watch her son walk out of the mansion. This was the first time her son had raised his voice in front of her and that too for an outsider.
Sitting on the couch, she pinched the space between her brows before closing her eyes.
"You should be happy instead of sad," Arthur remarked before sitting beside her. When Rebecca glared at him, he added, "You have raised a man who knows how to respect women. Not only is our son successful and responsible but he is also a gentleman who knows how he is supposed to treat his woman."
Patting her shoulder, he sighed, "I know you are upset about your nephew but he got what he deserved. He had no right to disrespect Ellie or any other women. And how can you expect our son to tolerate such a behavior?" Getting up, he added, "Now get up and freshen up quickly, let's have dinner."
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Outside.
"Didn't you go in to stop Seb and control the situation," Melissa frowned at her fiance who was complaining about his cramped back.
"Yes I did but when Seb told me what had exactly happened, I couldn't control my emotions and anger. How dare he do something like that?" Massaging his back, Noah sighed, "My back hurts but it was all worth it."
"Give me the car keys, I'll drive us home." Looking at Noah and Sebastian simultaneously, Melissa added, "Though I am proud of you both, this is not the way you are supposed to behave. You both would have seriously killed him if Ellie and I hadn't stopped you."
"I agree with Mel, violence never works." Looking at Sebastian's bruised knuckles, Ellie sighed, "You always end up hurting yourself as well."
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore." Running his fingers through her hair, Sebastian added, "Let's go home."
…..
Sebastian and Ellie's place.
After taking a nice hot bubble bath, Ellie cuddled beside Sebastian and placed her head on his chest.
"Let me get the first aid box." Before he could get up, she tightened her grip around his waist, refusing to let go.
Snuggling closer, she remarked, "Let's stay like this for some time," before closing her eyes. It was a very tough and stressful day for both of them, especially for Ellie. All she wanted was to live a peaceful life with Sebastian and their family, was that too much to ask? Today when Rebecca drew a clear line with her, she realized it would be very difficult for Rebecca to accept her which made her feel a bit sad and disappointed.
Gently caressing her back, he inquired, "What are you thinking?" When she did not say anything, he kissed the back of hand. "You can talk to me."
"It's nothing, I just think that your mom hates me even more now."
"Don't think about that, just give her some time. If she is okay with it before we get married then it's nice otherwise, we don't have to care," he answered.
"You shouldn't have talked to her that way, she is your mother afterall."
"Didn't you hear what she said about you?" he frowned.
Placing her chin on his chest, she remarked, "But what she told is true, I am not a part of your family yet."
"How can you say that Ellie? You are my family, in fact you are the one I wanna start my own family with." Knocking her forehead, he frowned, "Don't say that again, I won't talk to you if you do."
Pulling his cheeks, she chuckled, "You are too cute honey, I love you."
"I love you more." Getting up, he added, "Let me get the first aid box."
"Check on Bojo and Boji as well," she instructed.
Just then the two munchkins entered the room, wagging their tails in excitement.
"Don't jump into the bed," Sebastian warned them.
Disregarding their daddy's warning, they jumped into the bed and started cuddling with their mama, the only person who could save them from their father's wrath.
Wrapping her arms around them, Ellie chuckled, "Well, I guess we have to share our bed with our cuties."
Helplessly shaking his head, he sighed, "They never listen to me when you are around, you have spoiled them a lot."
"As if you don't spoil them," she retorted.
"I'll go get the first aid box first."
...
Monday.
Stewart International Group.
Ellie and Melissa's office.
Slamming her fist on the table angrily, Ava gritted her teeth. "I cannot believe that dickhead tried to make a move on you, I am so glad Seb and Noah kicked his ass hard."
"And I am glad they did not end up killing him or something serious did not happen." Breathing a sigh of relief, Melissa added, "Imagine our marriage being postponed because the groom ended up in the jail."
"Then we could have a jail themed wedding, that would be so much fun," Ava chuckled.
"Oh please don't say that, I want a simple but very beautiful wedding."
"Ava, isn't this your first day in the office?" When she nodded her head, Ellie inquired, "Which department will you be working for?"
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