Chapter 24- Do I impair your braincells ? +8 Points ? " Are we there yet ? Are we there yet ? Are we there yet ? Are we ? Are we ? Are we ? Are weee ? " Victoria , Jenny's four year old daughter repeated for the umpteenth time as she peered from the small window of the private jet , standing on the seat as she looked down at the tiny specks of land below . " We'll be there soon sweetie , why don't you go sit down and play with the others ? " Caroline , the ever patient grandmother assured as she gently lifted her off the seat and to the ground . Victoria pursed her lip in thought and nodded , her blonde ringlets bouncing as she skipped away to the back of the aisle to join the other kids who were currently engaged in some kind of role play . Marvin was having a gala time with the other kids . Stef and Jen had two kids each . Jenny had two beautiful twin baby girls , Victoria and Vanessa with identical blonde ringlets and sparkling blue eyes . Stefanie had a six year old son Dylan who had his mother's dark hair and brown eyes and then there was little Millie who was only three and clearly the baby in the group . Austin's third sister Emma was supposed to meet us with her family at the destination itself . We were currently flying to Miami with the entire pack . We were flying in Austin's private jet and when Austin had mentioned " jet " I had assumed it was big but I hadn't realized it was this big . There were seventeen people on board and it still seemed like it was half empty . The kids ran up and down the aisle , squealing and laughing with their mother's throwing in snippy warnings . with the dad's telling their wives to let go . I looked around at the hustle and bustle and I couldn't help but smile . I loved how chaotic it was and yet how comfortable it felt . I loved it . A familiar hand covered mine , interlacing my fingers with it . I looked up to see Austin smiling down at me . " A penny for your thoughts ? " I rested my head against Austin's shoulder looking around , smiling . " I was just admiring the entire atmosphere . This family setting is kinda growing on me . " Austin chuckled . " It eventually does , despite all the noise , chaos and squabbles . " " It sounds great . " I hummed just as Millie toddled up to where Austin and I were sitting . She handed me her doll , the doll had ridiculously large eyes that goggled around all over her head , it kinda reminded me of Annabelle the ghost doll but I wasn't about to mention that to Millie . " Could you pweese take care of Pwincess Penelope while I pway ? She's sleeping ." I smiled at the little girl and took the doll . " Okay sweetie . I'll take care of her ." Millie gave me a wide toothy grin and hopped away to join the others . Austin eyed the doll warily . " To be honest , that doll is disconcerting . It scares me , look at its eyes .. It's creepy . " I rolled my eyes . " It's not the doll's fault you're a sissy ." IL DOM DT O < 1/5 < Chapter 24 - Do I impair your bramcells ? Austin widened his eyes in mock - horror . " You , cupcake just hurt my maniliness . " +8 Points > I suppressed a laugh . " You're manliness is suffering a bad case of non - existence along with your modesty Mr. Rich Pants . I don't think I could've possibly hurt anything . " I teased . Austin narrowed his eyes at me . " You just said the wrong words , cupcakes . " I stuck my tongue out at him . " You couldn't scare a fly , hot shot . " " Oh , you're going to regret saying that . " With that he reached forward to tickle me but I dodged , laughing but he caught me by my waist and pulled me towards him trapping me in his arms , tickling me . " Austin .. stop .. haha..ow..stop ! " I managed to sputter admist my raucous laughter . I tried to swat my overgrown baby of a boyfriend away but I failed . " Take you words back then . " " Never ! " Austin tickled me harder and motioned the kids to join in . " Who's in for tickle war ? " " Me ! " Dylan declared and pounced on me followed by the others . I laughed till I had tears streaming down my face , it was too much . My insides were staring to hurt from all that laughing . I couldn't take it anymore and surrendered . " That's not fair ! You all ganged up on me . " I pouted . " All's fair in love and war cupcake . " I narrowed my eyes at him . " I don't like you . " He laughed as he pecked my nose . " I love you too . " I smiled as he pressed his lips lightly against mine for a small peck . " Uncle Austin is eating Sophie again ! " Vanessa cried out alarmed . Austin pulled away at once looking down at the little intruder who was glaring at him . Vanessa patted my arm . " Are you okay Sophie ? Are you hurt ? " I looked at her face and I almost laughed at how worried she looked . " I'm okay Nessie . Don't worry . " I chuckled lightly . Vanessa looked relieved and proceeded to glare at Austin . " Don't be such a big bully uncle Austin . Sophie might get scared of you . " She scolded him and I fought back the laughter that was bubbling inside me at Austin's red face . There was nothing more entertaining than watching the high and mighty Austin Hamilton get reprimanded by 14 OOON 11 DO M 2/5 O < Chapter 24- Do I impair your braincells ? his four year old niece . + Pois The flight attendant's voice cut through speakers stopping the exchange bringing all our attention to him . " Please settle down and tighten your seat belts . We are about to land at our destination . Kindly fold your front tables and ready yourself for the landing . " We landed and walked out to the warm Miami winter air . I smiled , peeling off my jacket at once . I loved the change in the weather . It was refreshing and I already was feeling myself loosening . Trish sighed contendedly . " Ah , this feels great . " Stef grinned . " And this is just the beginning ! " We walked out of the airport to be met by a petite woman with dark hair like Austin's and sparkling blue eyes . " Welcome family ! It's so great to see you bunch ! " She squished Austin , Jen and Stef in a big hug as Caroline kissed her cheek and offered to take the small baby strapped on Emma's back . Emma Hastings was nothing like a rich elitist lady . She was more of your everyday woman - next - door in her plaid shirt and casual jeans . She turned to me , her eyes sparkling with interest . " Hi there pretty woman ! You must be Sophia ! " I smiled at her . " I am and you must be Emma . It's great to finally put a face to a name . " She chuckled and motioned to her son in Caroline's arms . " That little munchkin there is Ben . I know , this family is swarming with babies . I hope you dont mind puke , diapers and a whole lot of noise pollution , it comes free with all their cuteness . " I laughed . " No , of course not . " It was official- I liked Emma Hastings . She pulled me into a warm hug . " You know I'm kinda relieved that my bufoon of a brother found you . I hated that esma - b *** h . There's a reason I ditched that wedding . " She whispered conspiratorily in my ear and pulled back with a cheeky wink . I was speechless . " Em , I hope you're not scaring her away already . " Austin spoke as he came to stand beside me and carelessly put an arm around me . Emma rolled her eyes . " Oh please , like I'd scare her . I like her , for once I can say you used some brain in choosing a perfect girl . " I chuckled . " I have to say I'm flattered . " Austin shook his head . " Why do I have a feeling I'm about to be sidelined by my sister ? " I chuckled and hooked an arm through Emma's before blowing Austin a kiss . " That's because you are sidelined for now , love . Ta ! " With that we walked off , leaving Austin to carry the bags as we chatted . " I feel so cheated right now . " Austin mumbled behind . 14 TOM DT O < 3/5 < Chapter 24- Do I impair your braincells ? I turned around to look at my grumpy boyfriend . " Poor you ." $$$$$ +8 Points Day 1 in Miami kicked off to a great start . After getting checked in we spent the afternoon inside and in the evening we decided to go to a barbeque house s *** h club nearby for dinner . Even sulky Austin forgot he was kind of mad with me and we had a jam . All us girls tried out at the karaoke night and we sang " I will survive " by Gloria Gaynor . The guys went for a round of pool and spent the night laughing and joking over great food . I couldn't have ask for more , the night was perfect . After dinner , everybody retired to their own suites and Austin and I decided to take a stroll around the the night was young after all . resort , We walked hand in hand in the huge court yard under the starry sky walking along long palm trees that cast shadows on the ground we were walking on. " This night is beautiful , isn't it ? " Austin shook is head smiling at me . " I cant really pass a judgement with you standing beside me . " I bit back my smile . " Why ? Do I impair your braincells Mr. Rich Pants ? " He shot me a flat look . " Must you always ruin my lines ? " I laughed . " Obviously . How else would I get my fun ? " He made a sour face making me laugh more . " Buzzkill . " " But you still love me . " I gave him a cheesy grin and wrapped an arm around his waist , placing me head on his shoulder . He shook his head and smiled and turned his head to place a light kiss of my forehead . " Guilty as charged . " I smiled at him and raised on my tiptoes and pressed a soft kiss on his lips . He pulled me into his arms and kissed me back . His touch sent me into another high as our kiss deepened and I placed a hand on his chest and kissed him with a passion that even surprised me . We pulled apart because we both were breathless . I looked into his eyes and felt my heart swell when I saw how he was looking at me . Like I was the only girl in the world , like I was all he saw and I never felt more wanted than in that precise moment . I looked into his deep chocolate eyes and let my heart speak out . " I love you Mr. Rich pants . " The smile that lit up his face was the best thing I'd ever seen in my life as it set of a stampede in my stomach . " I love you too cupcake . " I had never felt so complete in my life . 1124 Pak BOM 園 < 4/5 < Chapter 24- Do I impair your bramcells ? +8 Poirits We continued to walk down the resort premises hand in hand and that was when I spotted a cotton candy cart . It was dark and it was just about to leave when I literally started chasing it . " Whoa whoa , where are you going ? " Austin asked trying to catch up with me . I pointed at the cart in the distance . " Cotton candy . " Austin looked at me with an incredulous look . " Are you serious ? " I narrowed my eyes at him . " Why would I be joking ? " Austin shook his head . " Why am I not surprised ? Only you would run after cotton candy at ten o clock at night . " I shrugged . " It's food , it doesn't really come with time limits . " Austin bit back a smile as he rolled his eyes . " Okay fine , you wait here . I'll get the cotton candy . " I gave him an impish grin . I waited near the trees as Austin walked to the cart . As I stood there , I saw a shadow of a person fall next to mine . I turned around , a dreary feeling building inside me . I looked around me and saw no one . Whose shadow was that ? " Hello ? " I called out . Silence . I felt my heartbeat accelerate . Was the darkness playing tricks with my mind ? Just as I was about to give up I saw a flash of movement . A person was moving away fast . Blonde hair . And for the briefest of seconds I caught a glance and I felt my heart stop . Ryan . And before I could blink , he was gone .