Deceiving My Bully Stepbrother
Chapter 41

(Johnnie)

I took a bite of my omelet, my head falling forward as I tried my hardest not to look at anyone..

I am a horrible liar..and I rarely keep a secret..I mean..unless it's super important and then I just tell Anna.

Speaking of..my ear is still ringing from the scream she did over the phone.

She was shocked, that's for sure...what she said still makes me blush..oh god..I don't know if I can even repeat it..

"I knew that snatch would be pure f*****g magic..Caspian had one taste and you locked him in for life."

I couldn't help but burst into laughter when she said this.

She made me promise to video call her when it happens and she also told me what dress to wear.

It was a beautiful cream-colored sun dress with spaghetti straps and lace details. She said she packed it for my mom's wedding if I wanted to stick it to her silently...

I slipped the dress on and quickly pulled the only hoodie I brought over it. I kept the hood up all through breakfast and the whole room was thick with silence.

What made it worse was Caspian sitting down at the other end of the table..I tried so damn hard not to look at him. "Sweetheart..Patricia and I are going to get massages at the spa today..do you want to go?" My mom asked, making me hold in the eye roll that wanted to escape me.

Does she seriously think I would want to go anywhere with that woman? Especially since she believes Caspian ended things with me to date her daughter..

"No thanks, I don't feel well." I said as coldly as I could as Ben suddenly stood up and stomped towards me.

"What the hell is going on Jo? You have been moping around all morning." He blurted and quickly yanked my hood down before studying me intently. "N..Nothing..I just...my stomach hurts." I sputtered, making Ben narrow his eyes at me.

"Ben, just let your sister be." Dave suddenly b**t in, making Ben glance towards him as he looked between us suspiciously. "Maybe you should go see a doctor..did you get heat stroke again?" He asked, not dropping it as I began to panic. Caspian suddenly slammed his hands down on the table, startling me.

"Why don't we just air this out now..since this is what you wanted Dad..instead of making Johnnie have to lie." He suddenly spat, making my eyes widen..

"Well, I wanted to wait until things were more settled, but since you are so adamant about telling everyone..we will share the good news." Dave said cooly, his eyes darting to my mom as I just sat there frozen.

"Caspian has agreed to step up for this family. He decided that it is in his best interest to court Heaven Winfield and ask for her hand in marriage." Dave stated, making my brother and Robin gasp as they looked between us.

"You can't be serious?" Ben began, his hand clenching into fists as he turned towards Caspian.

"Is this some type of joke? After everything you told me..you are doing this to her? You f*****g a*****e!!" Ben lunged towards Caspian as I shot out of the chair.

"Ben stop!" I shouted, watching Ben land a punch on Caspian and making him fall back..a little too easily I might add...and then I met Caspian's gaze..he quickly shook his head no..and that's when I looked away..realizing he was going to let Ben best him up. My mom rushed over to me as she circled her arms around my body.

"Oh sweetheart..I knew this would happen..I knew he would break your heart." She whispered against my ear, making me sick to my stomach as I really started crying now. This was a lot..and Caspian was a hell of a good actor.

"That's enough!!" Dave yelled, making me look up as I noticed Alder and Milo holding Ben back now as Robin was by my side, glaring at Caspian.

Caspian lifted his hand, wiping his lip as blood trickled down his chin causing my heart to ache.

"I am sick and tired of the blatant disrespect you all have shown Heather and I. This is a choice Caspian has made and we all will respect it! Do you understand me? Now..I don't want to hear another word on the matter or there will be serious consequences." Dave yelled, making me flinch as my mother pulled away from me and went to Dave before rubbing his back in a comforting motion.

I glanced over at Caspian as he darted his eyes towards the door.

I got the hint..this was our cue.

"If you will excuse me..I need some fresh air.." I choked out, my voice wavering as Dave nodded towards me, granting me permission. "Johnnie.." Ben reached out for me as Alder placed his hand on his shoulder.

"Just let her go, she needs a minute." Alder stated while glancing toward me, and I couldn't meet his gaze..I felt so guilty for lying to them..

I quickly made my way out of the front door and ran down the driveway, my breathing growing heavy as I tried to calm my racing heart.

I don't know how much time had passed when footsteps began to approach.

I stood up straighter and looked behind me nervously.

"f**k you did so good baby." Caspian breathed..his body crashing into me as he kissed me passionately, leaving me gasping as he pulled away.

"Your lip..." I stated worriedly as my hand reached up to touch it.

"It was worth it..and no offense to Ben, but he can't punch worth shit." He smirked, making me frown as he bent down closer to me.

"I love you so much."

"I love you too Caspian."

“Come on, the Uber is waiting down the street. We need to hurry." He explained before glancing to the side and looking towards Milo who I hadn't even realized was here.

Milo gave me an encouraging smile as we all made our way to the car..my body felt numb as all the nerves inside of me went crazy.

We are really doing this...I can't believe it.

After replaceing the black car waiting for us, Caspian quickly turned and pulled me against his chest before placing his hands on either side of my face.

"This is it, after we get in the car we will get our marriage license and nothing will ever keep us apart." He breathed before smashing his lips to mine and then we went to get into the car..and that's when a voice called out my name. "Johnnie!" My brother yelled before running up to us as panic filled his face while Robin and Alder soon followed after him.

"What the f**k is going on?" He asked, making Caspian pull me behind him protectively.

"You can't stop us Ben..I won't let you. I won't let anyone stop us." Caspian said firmly, his voice filled with determination as my brother looked between us once more.

"Fuck..you were right." He sighed before lifting his hands and running his fingers through his hair before glancing towards Robin.

"Ben..please." I whispered pleadingly before wrapping my hands around Caspian's muscular arm.

"Isn't there another.." He began and that's when Alder stepped forward.

"No..there isn't." Alder stated, looking towards Caspian as he then walked over towards us.

"Well..are you coming or not?" Alder turned to my brother, looking at him expectantly before slipping into the car and sliding in next to Milo.

"Fuck..this is crazy.." Ben breathed.

"I know it is..but I would do anything to be with Johnnie."

"Oh my god..let's go..we are wasting time." Robin groaned, dragging Ben towards the car and then we all piled in..

The car pulled away from the curb, making my heart leap into my throat as I held Caspian's hand tightly, our eyes locking onto one another...as everything around us disappeared.

Now that my brother, Robin and Alder are here..I couldn't help but feel that everything was perfect...and now we just had to get married..then nothing could keep us apart.