His Proposal - MATURE VERSION (completed)✔️

The Gardens Part I

One week later

Aleysa wakes up early and she looks over at me. "Are we going to the gardens today?"

I look outside and see the sun shining and there's not a single cloud in the sky. "Yes, we are. Jai is looking forward to it as well."

She smiles. "Really?"

"Yes, all he spoke about last night was going to the gardens with us. Do you want to know a secret?" She sits up in the bed and nods. "I don't think he's been to a garden before. I hope he doesn't get bored."

Aleysa laughs. "How can he get bored with my beautiful big sister at his side? If he gets bored I don't want him in your life."

I rise and move over to the bed. I hug her. "I love you, Aleysa."

She smiles. "I love you more, Chloe. Can you pass me my backpack I want to wear something nice today."

I climb off the bed and I walk over to the chair that has all Aleysa's stuff. I carry the bag over to the bed.

She takes it from me and she looks through it. She pulls out a pair of jeans that hasn't been worn before and a small t-shirt. "Can you help me get changed?"

"Sure," I help her out of the bed. I undo the buttons on the hospital gown. I help her into her clothes.

As Aleysa climbs back into bed Jai enters the room. He looks at her. "You look pretty. I got something for you." he pulls a teddy bear from behind his back and he gives it to her.

Aleysa takes the bear from him and she hugs it. "I love it. Thank you very much."

Jai ruffles her hair. "You're welcome. Are you ready to go to gardens?"

She nods. "Chloe's not ready though. Maybe, you should help her."

"Shut up," I mouth.

She giggles.

I pick up my backpack and walk into the bathroom. I quickly change and walk back into the room. I see Aleysa in the wheel chair and Jai's standing behind her.

He looks at me. "The nurse came in while you were in the bathroom. She put your sister in the wheelchair."

I touch his arm. "It's alright. You don't need to explain it to me. Are you ready to go?"

"Yes," he starts to push Aleysa. "You don't need to come into work today. I called work and told them we won't be coming in today. I hired someone last night and he's starting his first shift tonight."

"Are you sure you don't want to be there when the new guy gets trained?"

He shakes his head. "I trust Kye. He's one of the best bartenders I've had." He opens the door to his car.

Jai lifts Aleysa up and places her in the back seat.

I fold up the wheelchair and put it in the trunk. I walk to the passenger side door and climb in.

Jai shuts the door and he rounds the car. He climbs into the front seat. He turns the key and the car rumbles to life. He looks at me and then at the mirror. "Are you ladies ready?"

Aleysa smiles. "Yes," she looks out the window. "Is Nate going to join us?"

I look out the window. "Your brother told me he would think about it. I told him what time we were leaving, but it doesn't look like he's coming."

Her face falls. "He doesn't care about me. All he ever does is plays football and hangs around his friends."

I pull my phone out of my handbag and I see a missed call on it. I see Nate's number and then I see a message and I click on it.