The next day, Karly got up and to change to get ready for the day. Luke woke up and saw her brushing her hair.
“Morning, beautiful,” Luke said.
“Morning, handsome, I'm sad that your mom can't join us at the spa today,” Karly said.
“Yeah, I know, I'm bummed that Dad can't join us today either,” Luke said.
“Well, he's bringing her home today and he'll be at the house with you guys,” Karly said.
“For a little bit at a time between checking on her and getting her anything she needs,” Luke said. He got up and got ready.
“Okay, so I better get going, see you later,” Karly said.
“See you later, baby,” Luke said. He pulled her close. He kissed her softly and she stroked his cheek and left. He finished getting ready and went out the door behind her and went to the gun range where Greg, Eric, Austin, Drew, and Sam were waiting.
“Hey guys,” Luke said.
“Hey bro,” Austin said.
“Hi bro,” Eric said.
“Hey boss,” Drew said.
“Hey boss,” Sam said.
“Hey boss,” Greg said.
“Okay, you three, today I'm not boss, today I'm one of the grooms and it's Luke today,” Luke said.
“Okay, Luke, let's get this day started!” Sam said. They got their headgear and guns to use and they took turns shooting and made bets on who hit the targets the best and closest to the bullseye. After they were done, they brought in their targets and looked at them.
“Not bad,” Austin said.
“Could have been better,” Eric said.
“Not my best,” Drew said.
“Same here, man,” Sam said.
“I need more practice,” Greg said.
“I don't need any more practice,” Luke said.
“Luke won,” Austin said.
“Yep,” Eric said.
“Let's get home and wait for Mom,” Luke said. They got everything put back and they all went to the main house and saw his father pull up. Luke went to the passenger side and opened it.
“Hi Mom,” Luke said.
“Welcome home,” Austin said.
“Welcome home, Barbara,” Eric said.
“Hey everyone, now Eric, you are marrying my daughter, you call me Mom, okay,” Barbara said.
“Yes, Mom,” Eric said.
“You too, Austin, you are family, too, your siblings are marrying into this family so that makes you family, you call me Mom too,” Barbara said.
“Yes, Mom,” Austin said. Luke and Eric helped Barbara into the house and up to bed. Austin and Peter brought in her stuff.
“Thank you all for the help, I'll get her settled and join you guys for the rest of the party,” Peter said.
“Okay, Dad,” Eric said.
“Okay, Dad,” Austin said.
“Okay, Dad, boys, let's get some pizza ordered and check the beer supply,” Luke said. They went downstairs and saw Drew, Sam, and Greg getting stuff set up in the game room. Austin called for pizza. Eric checked the beer supply and he and Greg went for a beer run.
“I hope the girls are having a good time at the spa,” Austin said.
“I am sure they are, I know Hayley wanted a stripper kind of party but I know Abby and Karly preferred a quiet day at the spa,” Luke said.
“Maybe we can go to the club when they get done,” Austin said.
“That could work,” Luke said.
“But there wouldn't be strippers,” Austin said.
“We don't need strippers to have a good time, just spending it with our girls is good enough,” Luke said.
“You love my sis, don't you,” Austin said.
“I never thought I was capable of love until I met her, now I can't imagine life without her,” Luke said.
“Luke, I am trusting you with my baby sister, don't break her heart,” Austin said.
“I promise, I won't break her heart intentionally, there could be girls out there who might throw themselves at me and I'm not fast enough to push them off,” Luke said.
“You will wear a ring, right?” Austin asked.
“Yes, I will be, I want everyone to know that I am taken, that I am married,” Luke said.
“And you think the ring won't stop girls from throwing themselves at you,” Austin said.
“Some girls out there don't care either way, but know this, I will never ever throw myself at another woman, when I first saw Karly, that was it for me, no more looking at other women, I found my girl, your sister,” Luke said.
“Okay, I will hold you to that but if you break her heart, I will hurt you, I know how to use a gun and so does my brother and sister, you may be good at shooting a gun, but you don't want to mess with the Davis siblings when we team up,” Austin said.
“Yeah, I know, that's why her ex is scared of you guys,” Luke said.
“Yep,” Austin said. Eric and Greg came back with beer and Drew and Sam joined them and they played pool and ate and drank. Peter came down and joined them.

CHAPTER 23

Karly, Hayley, and Abby spent the day at the spa and they each got the works. They left the spa and went back to the main house.
“This day was great, I feel refreshed,” Karly said.
“Me too,” Abby said.
“I feel rejuvenated,” Hayley said.
“Let's go see what the guys are up to,” Karly said. They walked in and went to the game room and saw the guys hanging around.
“Hey boys,” Karly said.
“Hey babe!” Luke said. He got up and came over and hugged her as Eric hugged Hayley. Abby hugged Austin.
“Did you guys have a good day?” Karly asked.
“It was good, just hanging out talking, went to the gun range and we made a bet who hit closest to the bullseye, I won,” Luke said.
“He got lucky,” Austin said.
“Austin and I didn't bring our 'A' game this morning,” Eric said.
“You guys just need more practice,” Luke said.
“Maybe you all should make it a regular thing,” Karly said.
“Hayley, we need to talk,” Peter said.
“What's up, Daddy?” Hayley asked.
“I'm not happy about what you did downstairs, you took matters into your own hands and now you have your brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law covering for what you did,” Peter said.
“Daddy, I knew she would manipulate everyone in order to get out and finish what she set to do that night, Karly is going to be my sister and she's becoming my best friend and I couldn't let anything happen to her, I knew Eric and Austin couldn't handle losing their sister, I know Luke couldn't be without her, I had to take care of it, I had to do something to protect the family,” Hayley said.
“Dad, I know she went about it the wrong way but she was doing what she thought was best to protect the family and she was right, me, Eric, and Austin couldn't handle anything happening to Karly,” Luke said. Luke took Karly's hand in his and pulled her close to him. She wrapped her arms around his waist and rested against him.
“Hayley, just talk to one of us before you even think of doing something like that again,” Peter said.
“I hope nothing like that will happen again,” Hayley said.
“I hope you are right, sis,” Luke said.
“How many flings do you have out there that are obsessed with you?” Hayley asked.
“I think Amber was the only one, I think any others were smart enough to know that it was nothing more than a fling or one-night stand,” Luke said.
“Oh, great so there is a possibility for more like her,” Karly said.
“Not that I know of but if there is, I will handle it,” Luke said.
“WE will handle it together, babe,” Karly said.
“Yes, we will, baby,” Luke said.
“How's Momma?” Hayley asked.
“She is resting comfortably in the bedroom, I hope you don't mind sticking with your room until she's recovered,” Peter said.
“It's okay, no rush,” Eric said.
“We want her to be comfortable and if being in the room makes her comfortable, so be it, my room is a good size,” Hayley said.
“You all moved in, bro?” Karly asked.
“Pretty much, I'm leasing out the apartment until my lease is up, and then if the people leasing it want to stay, I will help them sign a lease for themselves,” Eric said.
“I haven't done anything with mine yet, I probably should take care of it,” Karly said.
“How much time is left on your lease?” Austin asked.
“A year,” Karly said.
“You could lease it out like Eric did,” Austin said.
“I moved all the furniture out,” Karly said.
“Who moves in might have furniture and if they like it, they can renew the lease in their name, I can help with that like I will with Eric's,” Austin said.
“I might see about that,” Karly said.
“So, ladies, do you feel like hanging out tonight?” Luke asked.
“What's the plan?” Hayley asked.
“The plan for you, young lady is to spend time with your mom,” Peter said.
“Dad, we were going to continue with the party by joining them and hanging out at Club Rally,” Luke said.
“I'll give her the day off tomorrow, and she can spend all day with Mom,” Karly said.
“Daddy please,” Hayley said.
“Fine, I have errands to run tomorrow anyways,” Peter said.
“Thank you, Daddy, I love you,” Hayley said. She hugged her father.
“I love you, baby girl, and you too Luke,” Peter said. Luke joined the hug. Karly moved over and hugged Austin and Eric. They all went up to see Barbara and hugged her.
“Let's get going,” Eric said. Luke, Karly, Austin, Abby, Eric, Hayley, Greg, Drew, and Sam went to Club Rally and went to the VIP area and sat down.
“Hey everyone, boss, soon to be boss lady, what would you all like to drink?” Ginger asked.
“Shirley Temple,” Karly said.
“Whiskey and Coke,” Luke said.
“Same,” Austin said.
“Same,” Eric said.
“Shirley Temple,” Hayley said.
“Same,” Abby said.
“Rum and Coke,” Drew said.
“Same,” Sam said.
“Same,” Greg said.
“Okay, be right back,” Ginger said. Luke sat back pulled Karly close and she rested her head on his shoulder.

CHAPTER 24

“Tired baby?” Luke asked.
“I'm okay, today was just a really relaxing day, it was good,” Karly said.
“Yeah, bro, thanks for setting up the spa day for us and making it just be for me, Abby, and Karly,” Hayley said.
“You're welcome,” Luke said. He pulled Karly into his lap and held her close. Ginger brought their drinks and winked at Greg who smiled.
“Greg,” Hayley said.
“What,” Greg said.
“What was that?” Hayley asked.
“What was what?” Greg asked.
“I saw her wink at you, and you smile at her, is there something going on?” Hayley asked.
“Maybe,” Greg said.
“Okay, like a couple or hooking up?” Hayley asked.
“Maybe a couple dates and more to come, she's my date for the wedding if that's okay?” Greg asked.
“That's fine,” Hayley said.
“And we lost Luke and Karly,” Austin said. They saw Luke and Karly making out.
“It's not like we all haven't done it before,” Eric said.
“Come here you,” Hayley said. She pulled him into a makeout session. Austin smiled at Abby and they began making out. Drew, Sam, and Greg looked at each other.
“We definitely need to find some girls,” Sam said.
“Yeah,” Drew said.
“My girl is working right now,” Greg said.
“Sorry, guys, got carried away there,” Karly said.
“It's cool,” Sam said.
“It's fine,” Drew said.
“You guys were making me want to go find Ginger to make out,” Greg said.
“Now while she's working, Greg,” Luke said.
“Oh, come on, Luke, they are just starting out,” Karly said.
“Do any of your models make out while they are working?” Luke asked.
“Yes, they do music videos and ads that require kissing and making out,” Karly said.
“That doesn't count,” Luke said.
“Yes, it does, they are on the clock,” Hayley said.
“Things are different here than at the agency,” Luke said.
“It was Ginger's idea, girls, to make it look like she's single, she'll get more tips that way if she is able to flirt and all that but when she's not on the clock, she is with me,” Greg said.
“Oh okay, sorry Greg,” Karly said.
“Ready to go home, baby?” Luke asked.
“Yeah, we go home and put on some music and you owe me a dance, babe, since I haven't heard a slow song since we've been here,” Karly said.
“Yes, ma'am,” Luke said.
“Bye guys,” Karly said.
“See you Tuesday,” Hayley said.
“Bye sis,” Austin said.
“Bye sis,” Eric said. Luke and Karly held hands and left the club and went home.

CHAPTER 25

Luke and Karly arrived home. Luke locked up the house as Karly set down her purse and keys. Luke came and hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder.
“May I have this dance, my love?” Luke asked.
“Yes you may,” Karly said. He put music on and pulled her to him and they danced. She rested her head on his chest as he kissed her head and held her close.
“I love you,” Luke said.
“I love you, too,” Karly said. She looked up at him and smiled. He leaned down and kissed her softly. The kiss deepened.
“Karly,” Luke said. He began kissing her neck. She closed her eyes and buried her face in his neck.
“Hmmmm,” Karly said.
“Please let me take you,” Luke said.
“Luke,” Karly said. She pulled back and looked at him.
“I thought we agreed to wait until our wedding night,” Karly said.
“I know, I can't help it, you feel so incredible in my arms and I love kissing you, I want you so bad,” Luke said.
“I know and I want you just as bad, but we agreed to wait and it would make our wedding night so special,” Karly said.
“I don't know if I can make it,” Luke said.
“Luke, you can do it,” Karly said.
“I'm trying, just being around you is making it difficult but I don't want to stop being around you, baby, I miss you if I'm not with you for a minute,” Luke said.
“I'll make you a deal, after we get married and make love for the first time together on our wedding night, we never go a night without making love,” Karly said.
“Deal,” Luke said. He crushed his mouth to hers in a deep kiss that she feels all the way to her toes. He turned off everything and lifted her up and carried her up to the bedroom and let her down and went to change while she quickly changed and he came out and they got into bed and went to sleep holding each other. The next morning, Karly woke up and saw him still asleep. She started to get up, but strong arms pulled her back.
“Nope not going anywhere,” Luke said.
“I have to go to work,” Karly said.
“Nope,” Luke said.
“Luke, Hayley has the day off remember, so she can spend it with your mom, so I have to go in,” Karly said.
“No,” Luke said.
“Luke,” Karly said.
“I can't let you go,” Luke said.
“Geez, come on, get up and go with me since you won't let me out of your sight,” Karly said.
“Good idea,” Luke said. They got up and changed and they got breakfast and went to the agency. He sat on the couch and got on his phone while she went over some paperwork on upcoming photoshoots. There was a knock at the door. She looked up and smiled.
“Matt, welcome back!” Karly said.
“Hi Karly, thank you, it's good to be back,” Matt said.
“How was France?” Karly asked.
“Great, a lot of photoshoots and fashion shows, I'm ready to come back here for whatever you need me for,” Matt said. He saw Luke sitting on the couch looking at him.
“Oh sorry, Matt, this is Luke, my fiancé,” Karly said.
“Fiancé?” Matt asked.
“Yes,” Luke said.
“I know you haven't heard about it yet being overseas and all but the wedding is on the 27th, we are having a triple wedding with my brothers,” Karly said.
“Eric and Austin are getting married too?” Matt asked.
“Yes, Eric is marrying Hayley and Austin is marrying a girl named Abby,” Karly said.
“I know I've been gone for four months but it seems quick,” Matt said.
“We just didn't want to wait long, we met, we clicked, got engaged,” Karly said.
“Do you have a thing for my fiancée?” Luke asked.
“Matt?” Karly asked.

CHAPTER 26

“Karly, you are my boss, it would be wrong, I will not cross the line of boss/employee,” Matt said.
“I hope not, Matt, you are one of the top models here, you share it with Dana,” Karly said.
“I know and I promise that I will never overstep the boundaries,” Matt said.
“Good,” Luke said.
“Okay, so if you are available on the 25th of next month, Henry is having a show and he wants every available model I have so if you want to be in it, go get with Jasmine for fittings, I think they saved the best men clothing Henry designed, for you,” Karly said.
“I'll get right on it, thank you, Karly, and congratulations to you both,” Matt said.
“Thank you,” Karly said.
“Thank you,” Luke said. Matt left the office and Luke got up and came over and leaned down and kissed her forehead.
“I love you,” Luke said.
“I love you,” Karly said.
“I'm going to run to Club Rally for a bit to do some paperwork, I'll be back in a bit to pick you up,” Luke said.
“Okay, I'll be a couple hours still,” Karly said.
“I'll be back in an hour at the latest,” Luke said. He kissed her deeply before leaving the office. Karly went back to work. Henry came running in.
“Karly!” Henry said.
“Henry, what's wrong?” Karly asked.
“My venue for the show fell through and I can't get another one booked,” Henry said.
“I have an idea, come with me,” Karly said. They went out the door and went to Club Rally and walked in and Henry looked around. Luke was talking with James at the bar and saw them and came over.
“This is perfect!” Henry said.
“I thought it would be,” Karly said.
“Babe?” Luke asked.
“Hey baby, I know you just left but Henry is in a bind,” Karly said.
“What's up,” Luke said.
“The venue for my show fell through and I can't find another one until now, can I book the club for my show on the 25th of next month?” Henry asked.
“Of course, James!” Luke said.
“Yeah boss,” James said.
“Hi James,” Karly said.
“Hey soon to be boss lady!” James said.
“The 25th of next month, we are closing the club and hosting a fashion show,” Luke said.
“Got it, I'll write it down on the calendar, so do we need the crew working that day?” James asked.
“Yes, and let them know that it is voluntary and I will pay them time and a half,” Karly said.
“You will be paying them anyways since we will be married then,” Luke said.
“True,” Karly said.
“Luke, Karly, thank you for this, this is perfect!” Henry said.
“It's not a problem, Henry, Karly will own part of the club when we get married so she's helping you out here,” Luke said.
“Henry, let's get back to the office and go over details and I will have all the models waiting so we can announce the change,” Karly said. She sent a group text to all the models to meet in the office. She looked at Luke.
“See you in a bit, babe,” Karly said.
“I'll be there soon, baby,” Luke said. He kissed her softly before she and Henry went back to the office and saw all the models in the office waiting.

CHAPTER 27

Karly and Henry walked over to her desk and smiled at everyone.
“Thanks for coming everyone,” Karly said.
“There have been some changes with my fashion show,” Henry said. Luke came in and stood with Karly and Henry.
“The show is still in the 25th of next month but the venue has changed,” Karly said.
“My original venue fell through and every place else was booked so I came to Karly for help and she had the solution,” Henry said.
“The fashion show is going to be held at Club Rally,” Karly said.
“Won't that interfere with the club business?” Dana asked. Karly looked at Luke.
“I own the club and Karly will become part owner when we get married, we will close the club down for business to host the fashion show, we already got things rolling over there,” Luke said.
“Henry looked at the club and he said it was perfect,” Karly said.
“It certainly has the space for the show, we will have to put a stage up temporarily but it's so simple that it wouldn't take long, I can have a crew work on it overnight after the club closes the night before to get ready,” Henry said.
“I know we haven't done this kind of thing before but there is a first time for everything,” Karly said.
“Any objections for the use of my club for the show?” Luke asked. Everyone shook their heads.
“Okay you all, you can go home for the day, be back here tomorrow,” Karly said. They all went out the door. Henry hugged Karly and shook hands with Luke.
“Thank you both again for helping me out,” Henry said.
“You're welcome, Henry,” Karly said.
“Bye!” Henry said. He went out the door. Luke came and hugged her from behind.
“You are amazing,” Luke said. He began kissing her neck.
“I know, I've got a couple things to finish and I'll be ready to go,” Karly said.
“Okay,” Luke said. He sat down on the couch and got on his phone. She worked on some stuff and put everything away and looked at him.
“Ready, babe?” Karly asked.
“I’m ready, baby,” Luke said. She got her stuff together and he took her hand and went out the door.
“Hayley is coming back tomorrow, right?” Luke asked.
“Yeah why?” Karly asked.
“I need to go to Vegas for club business, I want you to come with me,” Luke said.
“Luke,” Karly said.
“You are going to be part owner, you need to learn all the stuff that goes with owning the clubs,” Luke said.
“No no, I know what you are trying to do,” Karly said.
“What,” Luke said.
“You are making this Vegas trip up as a reason to get me out there so you can drag me to a wedding chapel to get married so you can have the wedding night sooner than later,” Karly said.
“Karly,” Luke said.
“I knew it,” Karly said. She went out the door and went down to his SUV to wait for him. He came out of the building and stood in front of her.
“Just tell me the truth, Luke, was that your plan?” Karly asked.
“Well...” Luke said.

CHAPTER 28

“Luke!” Karly said.
“I'm sorry, okay, there really is club business and I figured we would go to a chapel while we are there,” Luke said.
“Your mom went through a whole lot of trouble planning the wedding, I am not letting that go to waste because you're in a hurry for the wedding night,” Karly said.
“I know!” Luke said. He went and got into the SUV. She got in and buckled up and they went to the main house. They went in. Hayley and Peter were in the kitchen.
“Hey,” Karly said.
“Hi guys,” Hayley said.
“Is my brother home?” Karly asked.
“Just got here,” Eric said. She grabbed his suit coat and pulled him outside and they sat on the front steps.
“What's wrong, sis?” Eric asked.
“Luke wants me to go with him to Vegas for club business,” Karly said.
“Okay...” Eric said.
“He was going to take me to a wedding chapel while we were there because he wants to get married because he can't wait for the wedding night,” Karly said.
“He what?” Eric said.
“Yeah, he can't wait to get me into bed, and he knows I want to wait until our wedding night, but he said it's getting impossible for him to wait,” Karly said.
“Want me to talk to him?” Eric asked.
“I don't know what good it would do, I don't want to bother Mom with this,” Karly said.
“I'll get Peter and we can talk to him,” Eric said.
“I don't know, bro, maybe he's got a good idea,” Karly said.
“No sis, Mom went through all that trouble planning this triple wedding, we should all see it through for her,” Eric said.
“Come on,” Karly said. They went inside and went to the kitchen where Luke, Hayley, and Peter were talking.
“Okay, we have an issue here,” Eric said.
“We heard about it,” Peter said.
“I got it out of him, his big plans,” Hayley said.
“Luke, for Mom's sake, wait until the wedding next week, no getting married in Vegas,” Eric said.
“I know, Eric, Dad talked me out of it, he said the same thing as you, for Mom,” Luke said. Karly hugged him. Luke buried his face in her neck and held her close.