Begin Again

Chapter 15

Alex POV - Valentine's Day 2024

I smile as I pack my bag up from training and stand up.

"Whats got you all smiley?" I look up and see Naomi.

"Mack planned a Valentine's Day surprise." I say.

She smiles, "Ooh, that's exciting."

I nod, "Yep. So I want to go home, get ready and then head to her place."

She starts walking with me, "Have you guys talked about moving in together?"

I shake my head, "No. I mean, I totally would, but she hasn't said I love you to me yet, when I have, so I'm being patient."

She nods, "That makes sense."

I nod, "Yeah, but I'm excited for tonight."

She smiles and gets to her car, "Well, have fun. But don't have too much fun."

I smile and shake my head, getting into my car.

My phone starts ringing and I smile, "Hi, babe!"

"Hey, Lex! How was your day?"

I smile, "Fine. I'm sore though."

"Oh?"

"Yeah, might need a massage later."

"Mmmmm. I think that can be arranged." She says.

I shake my head and chuckle.

"You'll be over in a bit?" She asks.

I nod to myself, "Yeah, I already dropped Charlie at Serv's."

"Cool. Ry is at my mom's, see you soon."

I smile, "Yeah, I love you."

Silence.

"Bye, Lex."

The phone disconnects and I can't help but feel bummed about Mack not saying that she loves me.

I pull into my driveway and walk inside, quickly getting ready.

I check my fit and then head back out the door, driving towards Mack's place.

I pull up to her house and sigh, getting out and heading towards her door.

I see an envelope taped to it.

Alex

I smile and open it.

Alex, Lex, Babe, Honey,

Every other weird pet name that I've ever called you.

These past nine months....i can't even describe what they've meant to me, for me.

After I lost Ally, I never thought that I could be happy again, that I could love someone so deeply again.

But, here I am.

You've changed my life. You've changed everything for me. Brought the light back into my life.

You're my world, you, Charlie, and Riley.

I love you.

I know that I've been holding back. I've been scared. But I realized that I could never be scared with you by my side.

This is the part where you dump out the envelope.

My eyes widen because I didn't even notice something was in the envelope.

My eyes widen further when I see that it's a key.

I focus back on the letter.

Okay, now that you've realized that there's something in the envelope.