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ELEONOR

I was completely taken aback by the beauty that Ever had prepared for me.

"Nobody had ever given me flowers before," I touched them, and breathed in their scent, they were beautiful.

"I'm glad to be the first, I'll do it more often to see you so happy," he replied as he finished clearing the table.

I was increasingly surprised. We had dinner, had some beers, and immediately started cleaning up what we had messed up. After our emotional moment, both of our stomachs were rumbling; believe me, excitement mixed with nervousness and hunger is a terrible combination.

But let's talk about his words. He left me dumbfounded. I think I'm living my own story, my book, the story I dreamed of, and the one I imagined and justified as something that would never happen.

I smiled at him with great excitement. It meant a lot to me that he had done all of this on his own, thinking of me. I've learned to value everything a person can do for you, even the smallest effort matters, but he had gone above and beyond. He exceeded my expectations; Zeus was the ring type, and I had Ever with me.

"It breaks my heart to see you sad, my greatest wish is to always see you happy," his hand tenderly caressed my cheek. I took his hand in mine.

"And to think that not long ago you didn't know what a caress was. Now I'm addicted to it, you can simply put me to sleep with your touch," his dark eyes looked at me with a special gleam, the one that had been with him since we'd been together.

"I changed for you, only for you, Eleonor." This time, I was the one who caressed him. I got lost in his hair, combing it down, the way he usually wore it a little messy, always in whichever direction, he looked incredibly handsome.

"Is it true that you're quitting boxing?" I couldn't help but ask.

He booed my nose with his index finger.

"It's something I'll talk about tomorrow at lunch with your family," he replied with a half-smile.

My eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

"What are you talking about?" I asked, not understanding, looking into his eyes.

"Your mother invited us, well, your father invited me over the phone, but your mom told my mom," he said it so casually, as if it wasn't a big deal, and in reality, it wasn't. It's just that I saw it as so distant, in that moment I thought I'd have to haggle for it.

"Wait, wait, how's that? How did my mom invite you?" This was the part I didn't understand at all.

"Well, I couldn't believe it either, but I saw it with my own eyes. Your mom came to my house today with a cake, a very delicious one, by the way. She apologized to my mom and also apologized to me," What he told me surprised me even more than the first news. Something inside me exploded, and I felt like jumping even.

I smiled foolishly, took a deep breath, feeling light, and hugged him. I heard him laugh behind me.

"What exactly did she say?" I wanted to know everything.

"I didn't eavesdrop or record anything, Eleonor, but I'll tell you the most important thing she said to my mom. 'I've never seen Eleonor so happy, especially so interested in someone. If your son is the one who makes her touch the stars and bring down the moon, then he's the perfect guy for my daughter. I couldn't ask for more. Forgive me for being so ignorant, and let me get to know her again. Let's start from scratch. I was utterly rude,'" he spoke, imitating my mother.

I playfully hit his shoulder.

"I can't imagine if you were nosy and recording everything," I repeated his words, but he hardly paid attention. We both laughed heartily.

"How did she even know where you guys live? What did she say to you?" I continued with my questions.

I was very happy, in reality, it never crossed my mind that my mom would react so quickly to my words spoken in my room. But at the same time, I loved that she finally came to her senses. I can't imagine the embarrassment she must have felt, but it's the consequence of her actions. That day at the police station, she acted like a heartless woman, not like a mother, and she made Dad and me feel ashamed.

"And you hardly like to know." Ever rolled his eyes. I laughed, biting my lips, grateful that at least he spoke without much begging because other men don't pay attention to anything, they can't tell a story, you have to spoon-feed them information, and... oh! That's boring. It's good to have a boyfriend and a gossipy friend at the same time, who can narrate events. How do you all deal with boyfriends who aren't into those things?

"Michael gave her the address. They made up, and as for what she told me; she apologized, said I can go to your house whenever I want to see you, and that now instead of having a boxer son, she has two," I laughed at the last part.

"But how audacious! Now she considers you her son?"

"My love, things have passed. Normally, your mother judged me, I don't have the best face or a very nerdy demeanor. From now on, I'm the one who has to integrate into your family, show them that what I have with you is real, that my love for you is sincere and genuine. They will have the chance to get to know me, and I'll get to know them. Normally, they would want to take care of their girl," he spoke, looking into my eyes intently.

Did I mention that when he speaks like that, I want to devour him?

"You have no idea how happy I am to know that everything is resolved now, that there are no fights, secrets, or worries. Thank you for being so wonderful, thank you for keeping your Ever side just for me, only for me." I kissed his lips tenderly.

"It will always be my pleasure to have crossed paths with your beautiful eyes, Eleonor. Thank you for giving yourself to me, sweetheart. You're the best thing that's happened to me in many years."

I couldn't hold back; I kissed him again. I wanted to devour his lips, my hands in his hair, and I moaned in the middle of the kiss.

He lifted me, my legs entwined around his waist, and with great passion, he kissed down my neck with wet kisses.

"I'm afraid to touch you after what happened last time," he whispered with a hint of pain.

"Nothing happened, you didn't hurt me, it didn't pain me. I just met the wild Ever while making love, and I don't complain. I liked it," I spoke between breaths due to excitement.

"Damn, Eleonor, don't try to bring out my bad side. At least tonight, the night is for slowly devouring you, gently. Can I?" His husky voice was getting to me. I could already feel my panties getting wet.

"For God's sake, when have you asked for permission? Just do it, I'm yours, boxer."