The two finished their chat when it was clocking to two in the night and that's when they laid down to sleep.
Among the things they had agreed about, Luna was to convince Graham to invite Ethan for dinner the next day so that they could talk after.
In the morning after breakfast, Luna went to the study where Graham was doing some work. She stood behind him and passed her hands through his soft thick hair as she asked," Are you busy?" "Not so much. You need something?" he asked and she said," Just to talk about something." With that, he made her sit on his lap before he saying," I'm listening." "I would like to invite Ethan for dinner tomorrow," she said. "Sure." "And you two to talk," she completed. "About what?" he asked. "About, I mean why don't we forgive him? I think it's for the better," she said.
Taking a moment of thought, he asked," How can we forgive someone who doesn't want to be forgiven?" "What do you mean?" she asked confused. "He didn't apologize for what he did." "He really wants to do it. Give him sometime to talk," she said and his fingers massaged her leg as it trailed up her thighs and beyond. She gasped and he asked," What will you give me in return?" "Anything," she said and he smiled.
He started unbuttoning her blouse and she said," We are in the study." "I know, let's do it here," he said after removing it leaving her in her bra. "B-but Bella is waiting," she said when she realized that he was serious as he had unhooked her bra. "I know. We shall not take long," he stood up and laid her on the table before parting her legs then stood in between them then kissed her luscious lips hungrily.
As agreed in the evening, Ethan came to the house since they had invited him for dinner.
The five were sitting at the table and the atmosphere was a bit awkward. They were silently having their meals with only Dylan murmuring at the table. When the dinner got done, the two went to the study to talk.
They sat facing each other and silence prevailed in the room. It was the first time the two sat down to have a conversation. Clearing his throat, Ethan began," I came here to specifically apologize to you, Graham. Being in love, I think you have an idea of how it drives a person crazy. I didn't think twice, I just acted on my instincts and I will forever live carrying this guilt in my heart. But, I want to ask you that for the sake of our women, who are like sisters and who we love so much, let's forget about the past. Because this will affect our women and our kids."
Graham thought about it. He knew that Carter was a proud man just like him, so he therefore knew how hard it was for him to say those words. Sighing, he said," I never had a problem with you, Carter. The only issue I had with you was that one, but since you've acknowledged your mistake and for the sake of both ladies, I will let it go."
A while later, they left the study after reaching to a final agreement. On seeing both men coming, Bella stood up such that they could leave. Graham looked at Ethan and asked," Why don't you stay for the night?" This surprised both women. Ethan gave a small smile before saying," We would love to but I had made plans tonight. We shall be sure to stay the next time." With that, Bella and Ethan left for their hotel. Ethan had organized a candle light dinner for them and he didn't want to postpone it.
Luna looked at Graham and asked," You sorted out things?" He smiled before saying," Of course. That was a small issue." They hugged and headed towards their bedroom.
Two days later, Ciara was from her yoga session and found Vikram looking at his tux that he was going to wear for the party. Her baby bump was very big now. On seeing her, he said," My tux has been delivered. I will take you today so that you can get your dress. Or you're going to order online?" She looked at him before saying," I already told you that I wasn't going to that party." He had thought that she was joking. "Why is that? Come on, let's go." "I'm not changing my mind. I will stay home," she said as she sat on the couch and massaged her swollen legs. Her legs had started swelling when she made twenty four weeks and on seeing this, he came and started massaging her legs as he said," You shouldn't worry about anything at the party. I will make sure that you're comfortable." Ciara shook her head indicating a no. He then said," Okay. I will stay too." "You have to go. Graham is your friend," she told him.