Coming Home For Christmas

Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unles. 7 Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unless You're Perfect “Before you point fingers make sure your hands are clean’ ~ Bob Marley Lacey's POV “Luca” “Hey there, kid"

“Oh but we thought, you know..." Klayton said with a smirk and I rolled my eyes “This is a family boat, Klay, not the freaking love boat" “Oh that's a shame" Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unles —/ Dylan joked and I glared at him “Hey you, eyes off..my brother I can forgive but my husband 1 won't"

“I'm just joking, Lace" “You'd better had be, Dylan because I'm not playing this time around, I swear to god I'l set my big dog over there onto you if your d**k gets even semi-hard from looking at Logan" Isaid whilst referring to a smug Klayton and Dylan gulped as everyone chuckled

"Anyway guys, we need to head back to the mansion because you two are getting married in a few hours and we've got a LOT to do before then, so let's go” Logan's mom said excitedly as she clapped her hands together like a seal We all left our boat and Logan made sure to keep his arm wrapped tightly around my shoulders as he held me close to him because he knew we weren't gonna see each other again until the moment I walk down the aisle which is only a few hours from now but to Logan that feels like a lifetime

We were walking up the dock heading towards Klayton's mansion when we were approached by Liam who was running towards us “Hey guys, have any of you seen Duke and Bunny?" “No, why? what's up?" My dad asks a worried Liam who runs a hand through his hair “One of the maids has just come down from going to wake them up for breakfast and their bed is empty, in fact, she said it looked like their bed hadn't even been slept in"

What the...oh, eww!, ljust got a flashback Ithought to myself as I buried my face in my hand feeling disgusted Iwas really hoping that I had dreamt or imagined what I heard last night but apparently, I didn't “Seems to be the thing here in Sicily" Ruth said while side-eyeing myself and Logan We were all then left stunned into shock and silence when we heard noises coming from one of the yachts and then saw my chuckling and very worse for wear grandparents stumbling off their yacht looking all disheveled like they've just come home from a night on the town, their hair is all

messed up and my grams is carrying what I believe are her shoes and I think a thong in her hand What the fk? My grandmother wears thongs? Ashiver ran down my spine at the thought Why can't my grandmother be a normal granny panties- wearing grandmother who wears comfy cardigans, eats biscuits, drinks tea and watches Family Feud? why does my grandmother have to be a gin-swilling, thong-wearing, bar- hopping rabbit?

"We need to head back before anyone notices we're gone” “Yeah, let's go, my little rabbit, we need to replenish our energy for the wedding and the after-party” My gramps said cheekily whilst smacking my gram’s ass causing her to squeal The pair then headed towards the mansion as we all stood there in shock

“I think I'm gonna be sick” “Ditto, brother" Liam and Luca said as my mom's concerned voice fitted to my ears “Are you ok, honey? you look a little green” “My parents are eighty and are still having sex..surely that's not legal” My dad said while sounding like he was trying to stop himself from baulking “Oh come on you lot, it's just s*, I swear if my Livy was still alive we'd be doing it all over this island and in every room of

every piece of property on it as well" My grandfather says as he pushes past us and walks away from us

"What the fuck...nonno, this is my island" Klayton growled at our grandfather before muttering you dirty old man under his breath so that he couldn't hear him Yeah, my cousin may be a big, bad mafia Don who can make grown men soil their boxer shorts with just one look but when it comes to our grandfather, he's a teddy bear We all headed back to the mansion and quickly grabbed something to eat before going our separate ways much to my husband's annoyance so that we could get ready for our wedding My mom and mother-in-law ordered me to go back to my room and have a relaxing bath while they dealt with my kids and made sure they were all bathed and had their hair styled

“Oh my god" Ishrieked as 1jumped up and wrapped my arms around my brother's neck as he wrapped his arms around my body “What are you doing here, Luc?" “What do you mean what am I doing here? I'm here to attend your wedding, dummy” What? Ithought to myself as I pulled away from him

Teddy also wanted to wear a little bit of make-up as well but her father quickly shut that s**t down and said he'll only allow her to wear make-up Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unles. =] when she's thirty...seriously, men are so dramatic Anyway, after having a nice, hot relaxing bath, I got out and did my usual routine and changed into some sweats before going into my bedroom and my eyes widened when I saw over a dozen women, some I recognised and some I didn't rush around setting things up and preparing their stations "Oh good, you're done, come and take a seat”

Cassidy says as she grabs hold of my hand and pulls me over to a chair For the next hour or so, the girls and I were primped and preened getting our hair, make-up and nails done, well, those who didn't get their nails done at the spa last night are getting them done Iwas fortunate enough to get mine done last night and I'm absolutely made up with them, I also love how bridal they look whilst still looking like an everyday look as well They're an ombre French manicure style with a few gems on the middle fingernails and a sprinkling of silver glitter on the wedding fingernails “So Lace, how are you feeling? are you feeling nervous?"

Rachel asks me and I narrow my eyes at her through the mirror “Why would I be nervous, Rach?" “Because it's a natural reaction for one to feel on their big day” “Not for me it's not, I love Logan and I can't wait to finally have the wedding of my dreams with the man of my dreams” Isaid with a smile earning aww"s from everyone “So, you're not nervous at all?" My mom asks me and I shake my head

“Wow, I was a wrecking ball of nerves when I was marrying your father and he's the man of my dreams as well” "Me too but I think mine was more because everyone and their grandmother was invited to my wedding, it wasn't just our family and friends who were invited" My mother in law said while rolling her eyes “Yeah, I remember your wedding, it was the wedding of the century and everyone was talking about it and wanted to be invited to it"

"Weren't you pregnant with Logan for your wedding, mom?" “No, we conceived Logan on our wedding night, Rach” Ruth said earning a disgusted sneer from her daughter which she chuckled at “You asked, Rach” “Yeah, I did...ooh speaking of the wedding night, I got you a present, Lace” Rachel said as she excitedly jumped up from her chair and came over to me with a gift bag My face immediately flushed bright red when I noticed the

bag she was holding was from an adult company in the UK called Ann Summers and 1 just knew that whatever was in this black bag could range from anything as simple as pyjamas or lingerie to s*x toys, not that I needed the latter Rachel handed me the gift bag and I hesitantly looked inside of it only to sigh in relief when I saw a white lace lingerie set with a garter belt and suspenders neatly tucked under some packing tissue “didn't know if you had anything arranged for your wedding night, so I picked you up a few bits while Liam and I were in London the other

“Thanks, Rach, I love it" Isay while hugging Rachel She then goes back to her seat just as my grandmother comes into the room looking way better than she did when we saw her earlier “Hello, my girlies, who's up for a little drinky or two?" Bunny asked whilst holding up two champagne bottles “I think you need to slow down, Bunny"

“Why? it's only eleven o'clock, Louise” My grams said whilst looking down at her diamond watch “Yeah but your drinking is causing you and grandpa Duke to have drunken sexcapades on your yacht, Bunny, that's why you need to chill on the juice” Rachel says nonchalantly as she typed away on her phone and! almost choked on my drink as I looked over at my grams Ifully expected for Bunny to be shocked and or a little bit embarrassed by what Rachel said but no, that damn little rabbit smirked and chuckled “Well. what can I say? rabbits need to have a little fun too"

Ewwil Mom?” “Oh come on, Louise, don't tell me none of you have ever gotten randy out in the open with your other halves?" Bunny chuckled and everyone immediately said no and dismissed her question Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unles ©) “Oh really? Louise, do you remember when we got Lacey bhanticed ac a

baby and you and my son were so horny you couldn't wait until after the service to get your freak on, so you guys did it in the confessional booth in the church?" What the fk? "Mom" I gasped “That is so not..that is so..how do you know about that Bunny?" My mom gasped while my grams smirked “Oh and let's not forget about Sabrina and Justin doing it doggy style on the ferris wheel on a date night right after

“But thought you said the only way you'd ever come back to Italy is when our nonno dies” “Jeez, thanks kid" My grandfather scoffed Ilooked up and my eyes narrowed in confusion when 1 noticed there were several other people here as well including Klayton, Cassidy, my grandfather, Dylan and both mine and Logan's parents who looked pissed for whatever reason, well our moms looked pissed “No offence, nonno"

they'd just had their daughter, Ruth and David once had s*x on the subway at night, then there's Rachel and Liam having a quickie on the balcony of their bedroom at Jade's most recent birthday party and you Cassidy Antonelli my dear, you and Klayton are always getting incredibly freaky in his office which FYI ladies has got two walls made up purely of windows meaning anyone from Klayton's secretary to a window cleaner could've seen them two getting down and dirty with each other" Oh my god “Cassidy” I gasped whilst trying not to laugh at my cousin-in-law who was looking at my grams in horror

“You nosey little rabbit, how do you know about that?" “Wouldn't you like to know? oh and you, my beautiful granddaughter” Oh no “You can't talk either, Lacey my dear because I know for a fact that hy Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unles you and that handsome husband of yours have done it everywhere but in the privacy of your own bedroom”

s**t, she's right “So, you can all judge me and your grandfather all you want and act all holier than thou but none of you are innocent” “But you're in your eighties, grams, we're not” Astunned Sabrina says and my grams glares at her “And?..age is just a number Sabrina Carpenter and you'll realise that when you're my age and you still wanna ride my grandson into the sunset” Oh my god Js this really the conversation we're gonna have right before I tie the

not?

Luca smiled at our grandfather who huffed and rolled his eyes at him which made us chuckle “Anyway, like I said, I'm here because my one and only baby sister is getting married and I didn't want to let a little thing from my past get in the way of me being here and sharing this day with her” “A little thing” I'scoffed and rolled my eyes “Your trauma isn't a little thing, Luca” "I know, Lace" Luca said as he gently stroked my hair

"But 'm now at a point in my life where I'm insanely happy and content because I've got my wonderful husband, I've got my five amazing kids who are also here by the way, I'm also a successful businessman and I'm the healthiest I've ever been in my entire life but most importantly kid, I'm ina place where I can finally move on and not let the past influence my future or any of the decisions I want to make" He says and I smile at him “I'm so happy you're here, Luc" "Me too, kid" “I'm ferreg not” Logan growls from beside me

I smiled as I turned to face my husband who was glaring at everyone “Did you all seriously have to come here and wake us up?" “Yes we did because you two were missing” My mom shouted as she angrily crossed her arms over her chest “Pfft, don't be silly, Louise, we weren't missing” Chapter 10 - Don't Judge Unles = Logan scoffed earning annoyed groans from our mothers “You were missing, Logan, you were supposed to be staying in the room that was assigned to you by Klayton and Cassidy but when we went to wake you up this morning, we found

the room void of life and your bed was still made, so we went to the only other place we knew you'd be because you've never in your entire life been able to do as you were told Logan David Black, only for us to get another shock when we realised she was missing as well”

“First of all, mom, you're full naming me over this...seriously?" Logan asked incredulously “And secondly, I'm a thirty-three-year-old married man and a father of seven kids, did you honestly think I was gonna do what my mommy said and sleep in a separate room away from my wife?...excuse my language, mom but that s**t wasn't freaking happening, I can't sleep without my baby next to me" “It's tradition, Logan” Ruth said angrily as she glared at her son “Tradition, my foot, mom"

Logan huffed as he pulled the blankets back and everyone immediately looked away when he did which confused me at first but then I realised that they must've thought he was naked because he was still shirtless “Relax guys, he's not naked"