"May I"

The girls have been out shopping for awhile. I gave Axel my card and told him whatever they wanted it was on me. I only received one text from my mom and it was that they were okay.

I'm at the clubhouse with Vice and Cash and we're going through paperwork for all the business. Making sure we were not having any other problems.

"It looks like everything is coming up fine Prez." Cash says. Setting down the stack of paperwork in his hands.

"Same over here man. I'm not finding anything in any of this. I think we got rid of the problems." Vice backs up Cash. They both stand up and stretch.

"Well if that's all, is it okay if I head out? I told my sister I'd come over for dinner." Nodding my head, Vice waves us off and walks out the door.

"You need something else? I've got some things I need to do as well." Cash asks.

"I'm golden. I'm just waiting on the girls." Cash grabs his bag and leaves my office. As soon as the door shuts I hear a knock. "Come in." Axel is at my door with a worried look.

"Are the girls okay? Where are they?" His face freezes and my heart drops even more.

"No, no no! They are fine." I take a minute to calm down. "I just had a question for you. The girls are in the kitchen making something for dinner."

"What the fuck could you possibly need from me?" I ask annoyed. He shuffles from foot to foot and looks like Eleanor when she's in trouble.

"Well." He scratches the back of his head. "Well, Nova was talking about some wedding things and got upset that her father wasn't here to give her away."

"Shit." I didn't even think about that. I can't walk her down. She is supposed to meet me at the end.

"So I was wondering if maybe...I could do it? I have to ask her first but yeah. Nova means so much to me. She welcomed me when I had no one and she's like a sister to me." At first I was angry. But then I know he only wants to do this to make Nova happy.

I take a few seconds to form an answer that isn't mean. "If Nova says no it means no. You don't get to ask her again. Understood?" He quickly nods his head.

"Yes, Madz. I get it. I wont force it from her. Thank you. They all had a good day today. I'm taking your mom and Eleanor home after this." I get up from my chair wanting to say goodbye.

Axel and I head to the kitchen and when I walk in I smell something so good. It smells like some type of roast. I didn't leave my office much today so I didn't realize something was cooking.

"Hey Uncle Madz. Guess what?!" Eleanor runs over to me covered in flour. I love seeing her so happy.

"What's up pipsqueak?" She ignores the nickname but I don't miss the eyeroll I get from her.

"We all got dresses today and they are all so pretty. I can't wait for you to see them because they are beautiful." Good, I'm glad they got that settled.

"Well I can't wait to see them." Looking at my mom and Nova. "Did you guys pick a date?" My mom has a wide smile on her face and Nova just looks shy.

"January 1st of 2025." My mom says. Nova picked the first day of the new year? My heart warms at her not even knowing things about me but everything just always falls into place.

"Did she really?" I ask walking over to Nova. I grab her waist and pull her in for a kiss.

"Eww, uncle Madz. Kissing is gross." I hear Eleanor over my shoulder. We all laugh.

"Come on Eleanor, let's give the love birds some time alone. We need to go pick up our pizza anyways. Bye guys thanks for having us with you Nova."

My mom walks over and I step away. We all give each other hugs and say our goodbyes. "Bye mom. Thanks for spending the day with Nova."

"It was amazing and she is amazing. You've got a wonderful woman right there Madz." She's not wrong. Nova is something worth worshiping. "Come on Eleanor lets go."

My mom grabs Eleanor's hand and Axel walks them out to her car. I see Nova pulling out some rolls from the oven. She set them down and I got to take the mitts off her hands.

"I can't wait to see you in your dress, walking towards me and our forever." She blushes. "Thank you for picking out the perfect date. You really are something."

"I just guessed we could have a wedding and celebrate new years at the same time. With all our friends and family." I like hearing her say that. Our friends and family.

She is finally including herself in everything. "Did you have fun today? Buy everything you need?"

"Everything was great and everyone was helpful. I didn't even see how much we spent so I'm sorry about that." I can't have her worrying about that.

"I told you I've got it covered. You didn't even put a dent in my funds. We'll be okay, I promise." Nova nods and I pull a strand away from her short cut.

I've gotten used to her pixie cut and it really brings out her eyes. She is beautiful, anyway I can have her. Hair can grow back but what can't come back if it's gone for good is Nova.

"How about we get some dinner. I made a pot roast with vegetables and made some rolls to go with it. If we don't get food now. They guys might eat it all." Nova giggles.

"You didn't have to make dinner for all of us. But thank you." Nova just sets up our bowls and it smells even better with the lid off. Not only do I have a woman who bakes but cooks too.

I grab my stuff and we walk over to the table. We sit down and dig into the food. Its fucking delicious. I don't know how she makes everything taste so good.

The guys filter in and all start making their own plates. Thanking Nova along the way. Everyone is sitting at the table enjoying their meals.

Everyone is all together chatting to one another. Even the prospects I allowed them to join us. Nova is looking around and smiling at everyone. I'm glad she enjoys all my members. Nova fits in with his bunch.