Falling For My Cousin's Fiance

Chapter 5

I could practically see the smoke coming out of Lois's ears as she glared at me angrily from the centre of the stage while everyone else were still staring at Brent with a mixture of shock and curiosity.

"How dare you hit my son?"

I drew my eyes away from Lois as a middle aged lady made her way through the thick crowd before stooping down to help the guy to his feet.

It probably wasn't a good idea for her to say that at this point since Brent was still fuming.

"Your son has no respect for women."Brent answered in a deadly calm voice.

"She is clearly looking for attention.Can you blame my son.."

"Enough!"Brent shouted."Take your son and leave this instance."he ordered,his eyes throwing daggers at the woman and her son.

I couldn't help but stare at Brent in awe,he stood up for me in front all of these people not once caring about what people would say about him...he didn't even stop to think that this may jeopardize his relationship with Lois.

How could I not fall for someone like that?

"I would like to apologise to everyone for what just took place.Can everyone please resume their previous position so that we can continue with the engagement ceremony."Mr. Patterson apologised resting his hands on Brent's shoulder as if to calm him down."Come son,it's time to finish the exchange of rings."

I placed my hands over my racing heart and took deep breaths to calm myself.

With a sigh I spun around on my heels and headed out the ballroom...I couldn't watch..I just couldn't .

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The engagement ceremony was over....Brent was now officially my cousin's fiance and I couldn't control the unhappiness that I felt with the acknowledgment of that fact.

"We need to talk."

I inwardly groaned,what did Lois want now?

"What do you want Lois?"I asked annoyed,not bothering to turn around to look at her while I poured the soda out into the cups in front of me.

"I know what you are trying to do."She said.

I rolled my eyes.

"And what is that?"

"You're trying to make Brent jealous so he would choose you and leave me."She accused.

I spun around as I stared at her in disbelief. "Are you being serious right now?"I asked raising an eyebrow in her direction while she continued to glare at me.

"I'm just stating facts.No guy wants you Belle ,so you must have paid that guy to do all that acting he did out there.You knew that Brent is a good guy so obviously he would stick up for you.You're so pathetic it's a shame---"

"That's enough Lois."

Both our heads snapped up at the third voice in the kitchen.

My eyes widened as they settled on the angry expression on Brent's face.

Did he hear everything?

"B-Brent."Lois stuttered nervously.

He turned to her,his face now wiped of all emotions."We both know that Belle didn't pay that guy to do what he did out there.She is your cousin and even though you two have your problems because of me you shouldn't speak to her that way,especially when she did nothing wrong.That's not the kind of person you are Lois."

Could Brent surprise me anymore today?

Lois looked openly shocked at Brent's words before she could compose her reaction.

"You're right ."She said to him ."I'm very sorry Belle.I was just really upset about what happened today,you know that I love you."

Did I?It always annoyed me how she would feign innocence in front of Brent just to make him think the best of her.

"Sure I do Lois.Rosella is probably growing tired waiting on these snacks and drinks so I'm going to give these to her."I told her,not looking at Brent as I stepped around him to walk out the kitchen. I couldn't look at him,was too afraid my feelings for him would show.

Rosella had a bright smile on her face when I approached her."What's up with that huge grin on your face?"I asked her setting everything down on the glass table in front of me.

"I was thinking that tonight was rather boring so far,so how about we play a game."She suggested.

I narrowed my eyes at her."What are you up to Rose?"

She gave me an innocent smile."I just want the family to have some fun.That's all."

"I don't think I will play."

She pouted at me."Come on Belle .You're going to be an auntie soon,do it for the baby."She begged.

I sighed. "I'm going to regret this but I can't say no to the baby."

Her face brightened."Thank you so much."she replied her smile widening as Lois and Brent approached us."You guys up for a game?"

Brent shook his head immediately. "I think I'm just going to head to bed early today."

"Come on man I'm sure you can spare an hour for a game."John said joining us at the table.

"I don't really---"

"Hi guys,sorry I'm late."

Brent stiffened as Miles made his way towards us.

"Who are you?"Lois asked scrutinizing him with her gaze.

"It's nice of you to join us Miles."Rosella said welcoming him."Lois this is Belle's date for the night,he was called out on duty so he reached a bit late."

Miles turned to me with a flirtatious smile."If I had known you looked this beautiful I would of come sooner darling."he complimented with a wink.

I didn't miss the murderous expression that crossed Brent's face.

I forced a smile on my face."Thanks for finally showing up Miles."

He grinned."Glad to know you're so eager to see me."

"Miles sorry to cut your little reunion short but would you like to join in on a game with us?"Rosella cut in.

He chuckled."I will join into anything that involves this angel."

"That's splendid!"She exclaimed."Are you playing or not Brent?"

He didn't say anything,just grabbed the nearest chair at the table.A scowl darkening his features as he saw Miles take a seat next to me.

"So what game exactly are we playing?"I asked when everyone had taken a seat.

"It's something similar to spin the bottle except with a little twist,whoever the bottle stops by that person will have to pick a card from here and do whatever your respective card says or else you loose."Rosella answered pointing at the deck of cards in front of us.

Did she already prepare those cards?

"Okay so I will spin first,whoever the bottle stops by will spin next."She explained placing her hand on the bottle.

The bottle landed on Miles first."I always knew you attracted women but I didn't know you were a magnet for bottles also .Pick a card Miles"John teased with a grin.

Miles reached over the table for the first card."Hmmmm...well this is easy.Compliment someone."

I wasn't surprised when he looked at me,I was rather expecting it instead."There is just something about you Belle .You're different from a lot of women out there and I don't know if anyone has ever told you this but you're gorgeous."

I couldn't help the blush that spread across my cheeks,that was actually really sweet."Thank you Miles. "

"Spin the bottle Miles."Brent cut in sounding irritated.

I frowned when the bottle landed on me.

Why me!

"Pick a card Belle."Lois ordered with a smirk on her face.

I tried not to roll my eyes as I reached for the card.When I turned it over all the muscles in my body froze.

'Kiss the person sitting opposite to you.'

I knew without looking up who that person was....Brent.

Oh someone please save me...