One Wild Night

Chapter 984: Meeting The Family



In the warmth of Jade's cozy apartment, the soft hum of holiday music drifted in the background, adding a festive touch to the quiet afternoon.

Jade was seated comfortably on the couch, her legs stretched out on Harry's lap as he held her hand. He held a tiny nail clipper in his other hand, looking entirely focused.

"I love Christmas. I love every thing about the holidays. The weather, the est I've smell in the air, the music, the colors, everything," Jade said and Harry chuckled.

"You've been saying that all week. Am I doing good?" Harry asked as he carefully studied her fingers.

"Yeah. Alright, just a bit off the top," Jade directed, a playful smile lighting up her face. Harry chuckled, glancing up at her with a smirk. "Yes, ma'am. I'm a fast learner, you know. Soon, you'll be booking appointments just to see me like you do with Aurora."

Jade grinned, eyes twinkling. "You'd have a lot of clients lined up, especially if you're as good at nail painting as you are at nail cutting."

Harry carefully clipped a nail, blowing away the little clippings before reaching for the next finger. "Guess I'll find out soon enough," he said, his focus shifting back to her nails. "Have you made up your mind about our plans for Christmas? Everyone would be here soon," he said casually, referring to his father, Candace, and Jamal.

Her face softened, her expression thoughtful as she met his gaze. "I've been thinking of so many things. I think we should wait until they get here to get a tree and do the decorations and all that holiday stuff together. But mostly, I'm just happy to spend it with you. This is our first Christmas together and it has to be special."

Harry's lips curved into a gentle smile as he wiped off a stray nail clipping. "It's funny, though. We met for the first time around Christmas too. It's like the season was just waiting for us to find each other."

Jade laughed softly, the sound light and genuine. "True! And you know what? When we're ready, we should get married during a Christmas season too. What do you think?" She raised an eyebrow, glancing at him with a mischievous smile.

Harry blinked, momentarily surprised, before a teasing grin spread across his face. "Next Christmas, right? Since we have settled on the time of our wedding, I guess we won't be needing a proposal since we both know we're getting married, right?"

Jade's eyes narrowed playfully. "Oh, don't you dare skip out on a proposal, Harry Jonas. I'm expecting the whole shebang-kneeling, ring, the works. You went all out when you asked me to be your girlfriend. You should do even better when you ask me to be your wife."

Harry laughed, a deep, genuine sound that made Jade's heart flutter. "What's the point in asking when I already know the answer?" He asked, and she raised an eyebrow.

"Really? Do you really know the answer?" she asked with a scowl and he chuckled, shaking his head.

"No, I don't. I'm just messing with you, goddess. I wouldn't dream of skipping that part. In fact, I'm already imagining you throwing my ring back at me if I don't make it as dramatic as you want," he saidC and she smirked, shaking her head.

"You're lucky you know me too well."

Just then, her phone on the coffee table buzzed with a notification. She picked it up, her eyes widening in excitement when she saw the picture Amy had sent into the GEL club group.

It was a picture of her hand with the engagement ring on her finger, and it was captioned, "I said yes."

"Oh my gosh!" Jade exclaimed as she quickly recorded a cheerful voice note and sent it to the group as congratulatory messages flooded the group.

Jade then turned the phone toward Harry. "Lucas just proposed to Amy!"

Harry's face lit up with a delighted grin. "Well, look at that. Seems like we're going to be having lots of Christmas proposals," he said, his gaze warm as he admired the joy in Jade's eyes.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Jade raised a brow, "Who else is proposing this period?" She asked curiously and Harry chuckled.

"That's what I'm looking forward to finding out. I have a feeling someone else is going to get engaged," he said dismissively, not wanting to tell her who he was referring to.

Jade showed him a photo of Amy's engagement ring, the diamond sparkling brightly in the picture. "Isn't it gorgeous?" she sighed, her face glowing.

Harry nodded appreciatively, his smile genuine. "It's beautiful. I'm happy for them." Suddenly, Jade's phone buzzed again, and a group call appeared on her screen. The ladies of the GEL club were already chiming in with excited greetings and congratulations for Amy. "Oh! Hold on." Jade accepted the call, and a chorus of cheers burst through the speakers. "Amy, spill! How did he propose?" Lucy's excited voice came through the call.

Jade laughed as Amy began to recount the story, her voice animated and filled with joy. The girls gasped and giggled, each adding their own squeals and questions.

"Aww. This is is our first Gel engagement, so we have to celebrate it," Sonia said, and Lucy giggled.

"You should just say you're looking for an excuse to hang out," Lucy said and everyone laughed.

Finally, after a few more rounds of congratulations and talk of meeting up to celebrate the next day, they hung up.

Jade placed her phone back on the table with a sigh, leaning back against the couch as she turned to face Harry who had been listening and watching her with an amused smile all along. The dynamics of female conversations and friendships never ceased to amuse him.

"You know, I really wish Lucy would change her mind about marriage," she murmured thoughtfully.

Harry chuckled, continuing with her nails. "Oh? Why are you so invested in that?"

She shrugged, her face softened by a warm smile. "I don't know... I guess I really admire her relationship with Tom. They've been through so much together, and it's like they've found this kind of balance I look up to. I just... I guess I'd like to see them make it official, you

know?"

Harry nodded, his smile matching hers. "They do have something special. I'm sure when they're ready, they'll make that choice."

Jade's eyes softened as she watched him carefully paint her nails, his hands steady and gentle. "Thanks for doing this for me," she whispered.

Harry gave her hand a gentle squeeze, his face lighting up with warmth. "Anything for you, esquire. Now, stay still. I've got one more nail to go. And after that I can make your hair if you

want me to," he said, and she giggled.

"No, thanks. I'll pass on that," she said, and he raised a brow.

"Why? You don't trust me to do something nice?" He asked, narrowing his eyes.

Jade giggled, "Let's just stick to nails," she said with a giggle.

Before Harry could respond, his phone vibrated on the coffee table, and Jade picked it and

handed to him when she saw it was Aaron.

"Hey, dad!" Harry greeted the moment he received the call.

"Harry, which one. I wanted to confirm something from you. Debbie wants to host our family

to dinner on Christmas day. Will you like to meet her?" Aaron asked, and Harry's lips curved in

a smile.

"Well well well, Meeting the families already, are we? I guess you are taking things to the next level," He teased, and Aaron chuckled.

"No one is taking things to any level. She just wants to see you all..."

"Yeah. That is the same as what youngsters say when they want to meet their partner's

parents. Oldies want to meet the kids, and youngies want to meet the parents," Harry said,

and Jade giggled.

"Thanks for the lecture, but that's not what is happening here. So, are you up for it or not?" Aaron asked dryly and Harry laughed.

"Of course, I'm up for it. I should meet your girlfriend and give my official approval if I'm

having a stepmom," he said making Aaron chuckle.

"No one is asking for your approval. We don't need it..."

"Yes, you need it. And you should ask nicely else I'm going to disapprove," Harry said, and

Jade elbowed his side, while Aaron laughed.

"You're no longer invited to dinner. I'm sure Candace, Andy and Jamal will do just fine,"

Aaron threatened playfully.

"Alright. Fine. Whatever. I will show up," Harry said, and after a few more jokes they hung up.

Jade grinned, "You just might be getting a stepmom soon."

Harry chuckled, "Well, I hope so. When Candace eventually has to leave the house, he'd be

lonely. I'm really hoping he marries her seeing how happy she makes him," Harry said, and

Jade nodded as she admired her nails.

"You did a great job. Thank you," she said as she leaned forward to kiss him.