Convincing her

Lucas was feeling very happy at that moment and cuddled with Jen on the couch with a faint smile on his handsome face.

When tilted her face upwards, she saw that he was smiling happily and couldn't stop the laugh that escaped her lips. Lucas pecked her lips to silence her and continued looking at the city.

"This is the first time someone wished me a happy birthday right after midnight" Lucas said as he raised his hand to stroke Jen's cheek with his thumb.

"Is that so?" Jen asked as she blinked her big brown eyes making him smile once more.

"Mmh, it feels good" Lucas said as he looked straight into her eyes. Jen could feel her heart race, she did not think that such a small gesture would make him feel so sentimental.

"Then i'll do this on your next birthday too" Jen said and Lucas watched as her eyes curved from her smile.

"Mmh, and the next one, and the others after that" Lucas said as he kissed her forehead and rested against the back of the sofa.

Jen did not say anything but she secretly hoped that they would be able to celebrate their birthdays together for a long time.

"I got you a present" Jen said as she reached out behind her and handed Lucas a wrapped gift box. Lucas raised his eyebrows in surprise before taking the gift from her hands.

Lucas looked at Jen before he looked at the gift box in his hands.

"Can I open it?" he asked as he looked at Jen.

When Jen nodded at him feeling slightly shy he couldn't help but smile and started removing the wrapper. Jen was feeling embarrassed and made to get up so she could give him time to open the present by himself but she was held back by Lucas who was observing her.

"Where are you going?" Lucas asked as he pulled her back to sit next to her.

"Um, the washroom" Jen lamely replied making Lucas chuckle.

"You just came back from the washroom ten minutes ago" Lucas said with a chuckle.

"Ah-" Jen muttered.

"Are you feeling nervous?" Lucas asked and lifted her legs and placed them on his lap.

"Just, it's something small so don't expect too much" Jen said as she hugged a pillow.

"I'd be happy even if it's a strand of your hair" Lucas said with a chuckle and continued taking his time opening the wrapped box.

Once he removed the wrapping paper she used Jen finally released her breath. She had never met someone who unwrapped a gift so neatly in her life.

Lucas proceeded to lift the lid of the box exposing the items inside. Jen nervously bit her lip and as she watched his reaction.

"You got me shackles?" Lucas asked and Jen punched his arm in response.

"Which eye of yours saw shackles?" Jen asked with a frown making Lucas chuckle. He looked at the white gold watch that lay between two thick bracelets.

"Then handcuffs?" Lucas asked with lifted eyebrows before chuckling once more when he saw Jen frown.

"Stop teasing me, do you not like it?" Jen asked.

"I love it, Thank you" Lucas and kissed her cheek making Jen feel good about herself.

"Come on, let's try it on" Jen said as she took one of the bracelets and fastened it on is wrist.

The white gold bordered the deep gold that cradled the diamonds that lined the centre of the bracelet. Jen looked at how the bracelet fit and was very pleased by what she saw.

"How is it? Do you like it?" Jen asked and looked up to look at Lucas whose gaze was focused on her face the whole time.

"I like it very much, thank you." Lucas said and smiled at her before hugging her. Jen found herself sprawled on top of him with his arms around her torso.

"That's a relief, I was worried about what to get you. I had to design these myself" Jen rambled absentmindedly.

"You did? Maybe I should recruit you for the design team." Lucas said as he checked the bracelet he was wearing. It was luxurious but was not too flashy, something that suited his tastes perfectly.

"I don't think I'm qualified Mr. Lewis" Jen said jokingly and kissed his chin making Lucas chuckle good naturedly.

"I think you are very qualified Miss Larson" Lucas played along.

"Then I'll only design for one customer, that is my condition" Jen said and kissed his lips one more time.

Lucas responded enthusiastically and before he could take things further, Jen reminded him that they were going to meet his parents tomorrow and she had no intention of wearing a turtleneck to lunch the next day.

"Then we'll just sleep" Lucas said and watched as Jen picked up the box before standing up with her still on his lap making her wrap her legs around his waist and her hands around his neck.

"You startled me" Jen said against his ear.

"Let's go to bed now" Lucas said and she could hear the smile in his voice.

"Mmh," Jen replied as she rested her head on his shoulder and he proceeded to carry her into the house.

He went upstairs while still holding her in his arms and gently settled her on his bed. Jen watched as he removed his robe and got under the blankets with her.

He immediately pulled her to his side and Jen naturally rested her head on his shoulder and her cool palm on his warm chest.

"I'll have to wake up to pack my clothes right?" Jen said after some silence.

"Yes, unless you want to wear mine, because that is all that will be available at the main house.

"What time do we leave to go to your parents' house?" she asked.

"10:30am perhaps, since it'll take around an hour to get there"

"Mmh, then i'll have to sleep now since it'll be a long day tomorrow" Jen said, her voice muffled against his neck.

"Mh, good night Jen" Lucas said.

"Goodnight my love" Jen said carelessly since she was half asleep not knowing that her response had just brought Lucas to new heights of happiness.

That night they both slept peacefully in each others arms. Lucas' good mood affected his dreams since they were also very pleasant.