I listened to her as she sang in the shower. Her voice carrying through the water and into my bedroom where I was getting dressed. I couldn't believe she was finally here, it all seemed like a dream. We were expected at my mom's for a big welcome to America party. All my friends and family would be there, anxious to meet the woman who had stolen my heart.
"Yank?"
"Yes" I walked into the bathroom and smiled when I saw her, dripping wet, her head and shoulders visable behind the frosted glass of my shower stall doors.
"I just wanted to make sure that you were real, that I wasn't dreaming" Keavy smiled.
I kissed her softly "Believe me baby this is all real"
~~**~~
"Alex I am nervous, greenspotted really, I am going to tiddle my knickers"
I squeezed her hand and smiled "You don't need to be afraid, these are my friends and my family, soon to be your friends and family" I brought her hand up to my mouth and kissed it "You will be fine Emerald, I promise"
~~**~~
I felt her tense up as she took my hand and I helped her out of my truck. "Relax baby" I whispered. We walked into my mom's house and the first one that welcomed us was Howie. He swooped Keavy up into his arms and hugged her "Hey girl, I am so glad you are finally here, maybe now Bone will chill" I smiled at my best friend. I could always count on him to make light of situations.
"Damn do all you yanks sweep women off their feet" Keavy teased.
"Only the good ones" Howie teased.
"Alex your mah's house is beautiful, oh sweet jesus, you were an adorable little tyke"
"Speaking of Tykes, this is Brian, Brian this is my Keavy"
Brian smiled widely and hugged Keavy tight "Welcome to the family"
~~**~~
I smiled as I watched Keavy interact with my friends. She acted like she had been with us for years. SHe had them busting up over a joke she had just told and my mother's smile and gaze reiterated the fact that she was in love with Keavy as well.
"Is it just me or is her accent awesome, I mean she could be calling me an idiot and I would still smile." Kevin clutched his side as his fiancee Kristin buried her face in his shoulder, trying to stop laughing.
"Alex could you help me in the kitchen" My mom shot me the "we need to talk look"
She waited until we got into the kitchen and then spilled her emotions "Alex she is wonderful, totally perfect for you, screw this up and I might have to adopt Nick and set those two up so she can be my daughter in law" My mom hugged me an laughed "Baby boy you make me so proud"
~~**~~
"Goodnight Red" Nick hugged Keavy tight and then shot her a wounded look when she slapped the back of his head.
"Look blondie, I don't let anyone call me Red" Keavy held her hands on her hips and bit her lip to stop from smiling "But I like you so I will allow you, only you to call me that" Keavy winked.
Nick laughed and said goodnight and he and Brian walked out to their cars.
"Keavy it was wondeful meeting you, if you need anyhing we are #3 on the speed dial" Kevin smiled.
"Call me tomorrow, the guys are in the studio so we can do some shopping" Kristin squeezed Keavy's arm
"I will, thanks Kristin" Keavy waved at everyone and shut the door. "Alex your friends are a handful,would your mom be upset if we left.... I am bushed" Keavy leaned her head back on the door and closed her eyes.
"Alex don't make that poor girl sleep standing up, pick her up and carry her to the car. She has had a long day and she needs her sleep" My mother scolded me.
"Thanks for the wonderful party Miss MacLean" Keavy hugged my mom.
"It's Denise, please"
"Night mom I will call you tomorrow" I took Keavy's hand and we walked out into the laneway, stopping for a moment as I kissed her "You were wonderful, I told you they would love you" I lost my fingers in her hair and kissed her again.
"ALEX..Take that poor girl home!!" My mom screamed from the house. Keavy laughed "She's a wild woman, she keeps you in line and I like that" Keavy grinned "I will have to sit down and talk to her, you know get some pointers"
I groaned and opened the car door.
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