Marry Me Again

Chapter Thirty Five - Double Standards?

Happy Valentines Day cupcakes!! ❤︎

Justin's P.O.V.

Its now been a week since Austin and I have switched residences temporarily and surprisingly it has not been as bad as I expected. Selena and I never really spoke about that kiss...thank God, because part of me thinks that she was probably drunk when she did that. What we did talk about was her up coming case and right now we kind of established a little friendship. For real this time. Don't get me wrong there is still the visible rift between Selena and I but we've actually gotten closer if that makes sense. And ever since that night she told me about her parents up coming visit I've sort of been a rock for her with that topic and I honestly couldn't be happier.

What did upset me though is the fact that she's started drinking again.

Yes again...

Selena at a point in her life started to develop a drinking habit which got so bad to a point that she had to seek help for it. I blame myself too for that point in her life since it only started after the whole Miranda thing. I guess you can say that everything bad that has happen in that beautiful woman's life is because of me.

Speaking of the Miranda thing though, two days ago I got this weird text from her telling me that we need to meet up and talk. Naturally I was beyond confused and shock because what on earth could we possibly have to talk about? The fact that she basically ruined my marriage with her seducing me? Or maybe the part where she faked being pregnant with my child and went after my wife! Take your pick. Either way I never want to see that psycho bitch again and thats exactly what I told her.

Especially now thats things are seemingly going pretty smooth here at home.

Later That Day...

I decided that I would "attempt" keyword being attempt to cook dinner tonight for everyone including Austin and Vanessa. Now I say attempt because mind you I was raised with my own personal nanny and chef that made everything my heart desired. But over the years of having Ma around, I did make the time to learn a thing or two so that one day, like tonight I'd be able to spoil my wife and kids.

Now it seemed pretty simple as I stood in front of the island with all the ingredients sprawled on the counter but where do I start first.

I pick up my phone for what must seem like the thirtieth time and go back to the site blue apron; which was where I got the ingredients and meal from. Oh you thought I actually went shopping for all these things myself? As if!

I swear I respect woman who are able to do this on the daily so much.

However 1 hour later (and note it wasn't supposed to take that long) I was able to get somewhat of an edible looking meal prepared. It consisted of  Marinated Radish & Butter Lettuce Salad. And I finished it just in time too, cause right after Jake and Max ran in.

"Hmm....that smells great daddy."

"You sure buddy? I think I probably burned the pasta." I nervously smell the pasta again to make sure it indeed wasn't burnt.

"Whats the big fuss anyway? Its just dinner. By the way, I need you to sign a consent form for this road trip next week." Jake passed me a paper.

"Your mom's being staying late at work everyday this past week and she's pretty stressed so I just wanted to help around here a bit and somewhat treat her you know." I smile just thinking of her expression when she sees all this, and absentmindedly sign Jake's consent form.

"You're not giving up aren't you?" he winks

I chuckle and go to fix up the table settings. "Well do you want me too?"