"Liam? What are you doing here?" I asked not noticing how mean that sounded and immediately apologized.

I thought he was with his sisters today. Why would he be here of all places?

"Wait sorry that came out rude I just meant that I'm surprised you are here. I didn't know you were coming."

"That's okay I know what you meant and how you meant it besides I was invited. You know I couldn't stay away from you even if I tried."

I know I invited him and everything but he told me he had plans so I never thought I would see him here.

At least he thinks I'm good company to keep around and I like that he confessed that he can't stay away from me because I couldn't either which may be a little odd considering we haven't known each other long.

Some might call us crazy that we think of one another so highly and that we are growing closer every day but I honestly don't care what others may think.

"I can't stay away from you either but I have to ask why you aren't with your sisters right now."

"They both had something come up so here I am. I thought it would be a nice surprise so here I am."

It's a nice surprise for sure and something about that seemed weird. I didn't know whether to believe him or not. Although I don't know why he would lie about that so I'm just going to drop it.

The real question is how did he know where my brother lives. I know I didn't tell him so either he stalked me which I know he wouldn't do or someone told him.

He was a cop after all so I don't know if could look it up or whatever.

Liam didn't seem like the type of guy to do that though.

"I'm glad you're here and all but how did you manage to get my brother's address?"

He looked between my mother and me and that told me everything I needed to know.

It all made sense now the way that she had been hinting that something was going to be happening and that I needed to dress up.

She contacted him and I wanted to know how she managed to do that.

"Your mom got in touch with me on Facebook and told me how much you wanted me to come so here I am."

Um-Be-Leviable.

Mom and I were going to be having a serious talk. Seriously it had to be Facebook of all places?

Who even used that platform anymore?

"She shouldn't have done that as much as I enjoy your being here she should've listened to me when I told her that you were busy if your plans changed you could've messaged me and I would've given you the address."

I don't want to be the girl to get in the way of family like I've mentioned before and so far I'm becoming that person even though he said they had a change of plans.

I looked at my mom and she looked a little disappointed as she threw her hands up in the air.

"Look honey I'm sorry I just thought it would be a nice opportunity to meet him and for you to spend time with him. So I decided to message him and surprise you."

That was a nice gesture but I was still kinda upset and annoyed. I mean at least she cares.

"You could've waited to meet him like I told Jeremiah." I said trying to hide the annoyance in my voice, "and I can spend time with him some other time when he didn't have plans made with his family. What if they hadn't canceled and you messaged him and interrupted their time together?"

As I finished up what I was saying Liam placed his hand on my back assuring me that it was okay.

"Savannah you don't have to be hard on your mom it's really fine that she invited me."

If he thinks that I guess I could get over it and let my mom off the hook. After all, I'd like to focus my attention on Avery and her birthday maybe even Liam.

Kidding I was going to be spending time with him too.

"If you say so I'll let it go, and I'll apologize to my mom."

I embraced my mom in a hug as I said, "I'm sorry for being a bitch I promise I won't be like that for the rest of my stay."

"Language" she scolded after pulling away from the hug, "and it's okay sweetheart I can see where you were coming from."

"Now go spend time with that handsome man of yours."

She gave me a wink before I walked back to Liam ready to introduce him to those closest to me. Might as well since he's already here.

Before I had a chance to do that Lexi ran up to us and by that I mean Liam.

"Liam!!!" She yelled happily like she's known him all her life, "I'm glad your here because Mom missedddd you so much."

That's one way to greet him.

And that's definitely not embarrassing. I wonder who put her up to say that?

"I've been hearing that a lot today so I'm starting to think it's true." He smiled back at her and me.

"It is!"

"Okay, Lexi it's time to stop embarrassing your mother." I heard my mom's voice say as she came into view from behind us approaching Lexi in the process.

"I'm not embarrassing her I'm just telling the truth like she says I need to."

Is that seriously all she's took away from our talks?

"I know sweetheart and you can tell him all about your mom later but right now we need to head over towards Avery and everyone they are about to bring out the cake and do presents."

Extending her hand towards my mom they went over to where my brother and everyone else were while he and I went instead so that I could talk to him.

I was going to spend all my time inside because I did still plan on introducing him to everyone.

"Why don't we go inside for a little bit?" I suggested

"Yeah let's go."

I lead him inside and to the den where we were able to just talk and relax. It would allow me to see what made him finally decide to come here.

He sat down on the chair in front of the window and I took a seat in the one next to it as we sat in silence for a moment until I broke the silence between us.

"So did your sisters actually cancel?"

With no hesitation whatsoever he answered saying, "I don't want to lie to you again but no they didn't I was the one who canceled first only because Lou just found out some exciting news the day before and she wanted to spend the day with her husband Max."

"Harper on the other hand wasn't fazed she immediately made other plans."

I wasn't mad or anything I was glad he was being honest but here I was again feeling bad about myself.

"At least they understood why you canceled. Hopefully, they never blame it on me."

He wore a confused look on his face looking me in the eyes trying to read my face that expressed guilt.

"Why would they blame you?"

"Because I took you away from them today even though they made more plans."

Leaning forward in his chair he placed his hand on my knee making me relax under his touch as he looked me in the eyes with his beautiful green eyes.

"They don't blame you they encouraged me to come here today. Both Harper and Lou are excited to see where this takes us as am I."

The next words he spoke caught me off guard but in a very good way.

"Savannah I know we haven't known each other that long but I feel like this is starting to go somewhere and I like it. It may be a little fast but I don't care I was thinking that maybe you'd want to make it official?"

"You want to be my boyfriend?" I asked making sure we were on the same page.

"Yeah if that's okay with you?"

At that moment I started to feel a multitude of emotions one being happiness and the other being scared. I was scared that I had to put my trust in another man after being screwed over by my first true love.

I'd been through so much in the past couple of months that I had doubts not towards Liam but on my part.

What if I couldn't learn to trust anyone completely? Liam is a nice and genuine man that I didn't feel with Mason. I just didn't want to be cheated on again I don't think I could handle something like that again.

"What's wrong? If it's too fast I'll understand, we don't have to rush into anything."

"It's just that I'm scared you know. I'm scared to love again after everything with Mason. With him cheating on me I'm worried that it might happen again and I can't handle that. Although you are a better person than him by a long shot and I like that so I don't think you would ever do that but it will take time too."

"I just have this doubt in my mind that I won't be a good girlfriend in all of this because I need to learn to trust someone again. But I'm willing to try with you. I believe things will be different with you I also have that feeling."

"I'm so sorry that it had to happen to you but I promise I could never cheat on anybody including someone as special as you. I'd never want to destroy your trust like that and I will never have eyes for someone else. I'm in this one hundred percent with my eyes only on you."

His kind words made the decision so easy for me but there was one important thing that needed to be asked before we took a step toward a relationship.

"It's okay I'm starting to get past it but it takes time, especially seeing him and Carmen together. I do however believe the words you are telling me and it means a lot that you think so highly of me. Before I decide anything though I need to know are you really okay dating me knowing I have Lexi?"

He's hung around thus far but I needed to make sure he was okay being with me knowing I have my sweet Lexi. She would always come first no matter what.

"Of course, I'm okay with that. Lexi is the sweetest little girl and she is just like her mother who wouldn't enjoy being part of both of your lives."

"I'm glad you think so because once I make sure that it's okay with Lexi that I'm seeing you I'll gladly accept being your girlfriend."

I just wonder if she was going to be okay with it or not because that would be the dealbreaker.

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Hey guys I'm sorry for the late update but here it is!

I hope you all enjoy and I'd love to hear your feedback.

What do you think Lexi is going to think about them possibly being together? And what would you like to see happen with Liam and Savannah?