Nick and Noah - My Fault

Nick and Noah - Continued

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"I think I've changed my mind."

"About what?"

I smiled as Nick walked out of the en-suite bathroom, drying his hair with a towel... "About dinner tonight at the boat club."

"Really?"

I nodded... "I can't let what they did to me ruin my life. Dad's dead, Ronnie's in prison and we've got security for if his gang try and get close to any of us."

"Which they won't. They wouldn't dare."

"Are you sure?"

He nodded... "Ronnie was the instigator every single time. Without him, they'll have crumbled. Trust me, Precious, no one's going to hurt you ever again, I promise."

I smiled at him warmly... "Then I guess we'd better get dressed for dinner."

He reciprocated my smile and pressed his lips to mine...

...

"Is it too late to join the family dinner?"

Rafaella turned her head as Noah spoke as we walked into the kitchen..." Of course not, but what changed your mind?"

"I thought about what you said, and I just had to tell my head that I can't let them win."

She smiled at Noah warmly and hugged her tightly... "I love you, honey."

"I love you too, Mom. I'm sorry for what I said."

She shook her head... "It's forgotten. Right, let's go, shall we?"

"I'll take my car. Noah and I are off to Jenna's after dinner."

"Are you sure you're up for that?"

Noah nodded... "As long as I'm with Nick, I know I'm safe."

Rafaella nodded and Dad placed his hand on her waist as he guided her out of the kitchen, Noah and I following...

...

"What are the chances of Anna being at the restaurant tonight?"

"Honestly? Pretty high, but she won't say anything, not when she's with her parents."

"So, I'll just settle for the evil looks then? Great!"

Nick chuckled and entwined his hand with mine..." Don't let her get inside your head. I know she and I... but it's like I told you the night of the fight, no one's ever made me feel the way you do."

I smiled at him warmly... "I know."

"Good."

A few minutes later, Nick pulled his car up outside the restaurant behind Mom and Will and I thanked the valet as he opened my car door for me, taking Nick's hand as he walked around to me, allowing him to lead me into the restaurant...

"Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?"

I smiled at him warmly and shook my head... "No."

"Are you sure? I'm sure I mentioned it once or twice while we were getting ready."

I furrowed my eyebrows and shook my head..." I don't recall."

He smirked..." You look beautiful, but do you know where that dress would look better?"

"If you say your bedroom floor I'll seriously vomit."

He chuckled... "FYI, it would."

"We'll find out later."

He groaned and I took his hand, following Mom and Will through the restaurant to our table...