Forever Yours novel Chapter 21

Michelle and Nathan are now together. He took her out on dates and shopping almost every week which got the attention of paparazzi's who followed them around on different occasions. Michelle was really shy about it but Nathan saw it as a normal thing. He loved PDA's which embarrasses her even more. She wouldn't deny the fact that she was happy with him.

Michelle moved in with Nathan after two months of dating because he begged her to. He loved to cuddle and Michelle didn't have a problem with that, although she had a problem with the fact that Nathan wouldn't let her cook. She wanted to prepare his meals herself but he wouldn't let her. He instead hired a chef to take care of the cooking.

Michelle went to visit her mom, to check up on her. Her mom hasn't said anything about her relationship with Nathan yet but Michelle was sure she would when she was ready to.

Leah was in the living room watching a TV show when Michelle arrived

"Hi Mom" she greeted, placing a kiss on her mom's cheek

"Hey honey. Are you good?"

"Yeah. I wanted to spend some time with you today so.. I ditched work" she said placing her head on her mom's shoulder

Leah smiled at her daughter's gesture and adjusted herself, wrapping an arm around Michelle's waist

"That's sweet of you dear. I feel honored"

"Let's go make lunch together" she said to her mom

"Honey, there are people who take care of that here" her mom replied

"I know that. It's just... It's been a while since I did some cooking. Nathan won't let me cook" she complained with a pout, making Leah sigh deeply

"About that Michelle... We need to talk" Leah said in a serious tone

Michelle was now confused. She didn't understand what her mom wanted to talk about

"About Nathan not letting me cook?" She confusedly asked

"No dear... about your relationship with Nathan"

"Oh" Michelle exclaimed with a nod

She knew whatever her mom was going to say was going to be as serious as she sounded. Michelle was no longer sure she wanted her mom saying anything about her new relationship because she wasn't certain if her mom approves of her decision.

"Um, okay" Michelle said, ready for whatever her mom was going to say to her

"Honey, I know you've been through a lot after your break up with Derek but... To be honest with you, I don't think Nathan is the right choice for you"

Michelle didn't say anything, she just quietly listened to her mom

"I know you're trying to get over Derek but I don't think you can achieve that with his brother... You're still in love with Derek. Being with Nathan is only going to remind you of him"

Her mom had a point, they were different in certain ways but the truth was, Nathan reminds her of Derek.

"You're only torturing yourself Michelle... Being with Nathan isn't going to help you get over Derek. You're still going to see him at some point in your life because you're with his brother. You're still not avoiding Rebecca because she's Nathan's mom and nothing is going to change the way she feels about you. You're only making things worse... She once called you a gold digger. Being with Nathan is only going to make her feel right about her judgment of you."

Michelle was hurting right now. She wasn't feeling hurt because her mom didn't approve of her relationship with Nathan, she was hurt because her mom was actually right. She had remembered when Nathan told her that his parents were aware of their relationship, his mom was furious but his dad was quiet about it. He had asked Michelle to come see him in his office. She remembered walking into the office and having a feeling of nostalgia. She was uncomfortable being there because it reminded her a lot about Derek.

Mr Howard had asked her if she was happy in her relationship with Nathan. He was really concerned about her feelings and had told her that she wasn't obliged to be with Nathan because he knew she was still in love with Derek and was only hurting herself more by being with Nathan and lying to him about her feelings.

He told her to let him know if she didn't love Nathan so he would talk to him. She wasn't sure of an answer to give to him because she was scared of hurting Nathan. He was there for her when she needed someone. He made her happy and if being with him was going to make him happy, why should she be selfish?

Michelle was brought back to reality by her mom's voice.

"Do you love Nathan?" Leah asked her daughter

"He loves me, mom" Michelle replied

"You haven't answered my question Michelle. Do you love him?"

"Mom, I don't understand you. I wouldn't be with him right now if I don't love him" She answered

Michelle was already feeling frustrated because she couldn't hide the fact that she wasn't sure of what she felt for Nathan and her mom could read her like a book.

"Baby. All I want is your happiness and if you feel you're doing the right thing then, I don't have a problem with your decision... I want you to know that I'm always here for you, no matter what happens"

"Thanks Mom" Michelle replied, giving her mom a hug

"I'm happy with Nathan" she said into the hug.

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It was Michelle's thirtieth birthday. She got a surprise party from her employees at the restaurant. Her mom and Nathan were also present. She got a lot of presents to her surprise.

Nathan handed her some documents. He told her to go ahead and open it. To Michelle's astonishment, they were documents stating that she now owns a fashion line. She was beyond surprised and really excited about it. She showered his face with kisses, making him chuckle before whispering into her ear

"This isn't all of it"

Michelle was surprised to hear that. She was already satisfied with this gift. She didn't need anymore from him to make her happy.

Nathan then handed her a box. It contained a red knot crop bottom party dress and a note which stated that she should wear it tonight. She turned to Nathan confused as to why she needed to put it on. He gave no reply to her confused look.

"Wait" he said, stopping her and then going down on one knee.

Michelle was confused by his action.

Nathan took something out of his pocket, it was a small velvet box. He opened it to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.

Michelle couldn't hold back her look of surprise. Her eyes were wide opened with her hands to her mouth.

"Michelle, I've wanted to do this for a while now... I was waiting for the right time which I think is now... Will you marry me?"

Michelle's mind was going crazy with so many thoughts. She had always wanted this but she wasn't sure if she was ready to walk down this part with Nathan.

Her thoughts went back to Derek and her relationship with him. She had always wanted this day to come when they would finally be together as a married couple but he had something else in mind.

"I don't know what to say" she replied in a whisper, still shocked

"You can at least say yes" he encouraged.

Nathan was a really nice guy. He was good to her and they have a wonderful relationship, but, does she really want to spend the rest of her life with him?

Saying no would hurt his feelings. That was the last thing Michelle wanted to do to him. She was happy with him and that's all that mattered.

"Yes.. I will marry you" she said with a smile

Her eyes were teary as Nathan wore her the ring.

"Thank you" he said, connecting their lips in a kiss.

Michelle wrapped her arms around his neck to feel him closer.

The kiss quickly turned heated as she took off his jacket and began unbuttoning his shirt. Once his shirt was off, she trailed her fingers down his chest to his abs before finding its way to his pants.

She was trying to unbutton his pants with their lips still connected. Nathan helped her out, smiling into the kiss. He slowly took off her dress and unclasped her bra. He started to play with her breasts, making her moan in pleasure. He placed her on his lap, trailing hot kisses down her neck before carefully placing her on the throw pillows, carrying on with the kiss.

The kiss was hungry and intense as he nibbled her ear and then her nipples, making her shiver with excitement. He went back to her lips, kissing her down to her stomach and then her thighs.

Each kiss gave Michelle a different feeling which she enjoyed.

Nathan slid down her underwear, gently caressing her thighs. He also took off his underwear and placed a soft kiss on the tip of her entrance causing her to shiver before she felt him inside her.