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Rowan couldn't remember a time in his life that he had been happier. He was married to his best friend and love of his life. Said love of his life, was currently in the bathroom putting her make-up on. Rowan went up behind Aelin and hugged her. He kissed her cheek and placed his hand on Aelin’s still flat stomach. ‘’Are you ready to go?’’ He asked her.
‘’Yeah, let me just get the gift bag.’’ Aelin smiled softly at him.
Aedion had invited them over for dinner. Aelin and Rowan had both agreed that it was the perfect time to tell him that he was going to be an uncle. They had bought him a t-shirt for an infant. It had the words new, cool edition to the family written on it. Rowan was really excited.
Aelin was thankful for Aedion being so stupid. He hadn’t noticed Aelin not taking a single sip from her wine. But Lysandra did. That girl was too smart for her own good. She kept glancing at her, especially when Rowan swished his empty glass with her full glass. Aelin just hoped that Lysandra wouldn’t say anything before she got the chance to tell Aedion herself.
After they finished dinner, they all moved to the couch and sat down. Aedion and Lysandra had recently bought a new cat. She was absolutely adorable and she loved Aelin. Aelin was playing with the cat, when she brushed Rowan’s thigh, and he understood immediately that she wanted to tell Aedion now. Rowan stood up and walked to where they had hidden the bag under their jackets.
‘’Aedion. Rowan and I brought you a gift.’’ Aelin said and Rowan gave the bag to Aedion.
‘’Awww, guys. You shouldn’t have.’’ Aedion was smiling while pulling the t-shirt out. Lysandra caught on quickly. Her gasp was a tad too dramatic, but she looked really happy. Aedion just kept staring at it, until a wide smile appeared on his face. ‘’This will look so cute on Izzy.’’ He stood up and took the cat from Aelin. ‘’Look what they bought you, Izzy. You’ll look so cute with this, won't you? Yeah, you will.’’ He kept talking to her in a high-pitched voice.
Aelin made eye-contact with Rowan. They burst out in laughter. Lysandra joined in.
‘’What?’’ Aedion looked at them genuinely confused. ‘’Am I putting it on wrong?’’
Rowan stopped laughing to say, ‘’it isn’t for the cat, Aedion.’’
‘’What?’’ The confused look on Aedion’s face was seriously funny. ‘’What do you mean?’’ His eyes widened when he saw Aelin’s smile full of mischief. ‘’Omg omg omg.’’ He placed the cat on Lysandra’s lap and stood from the couch without taking his eyes off Aelin. ‘’OMG! Are you serious?’’
Tears started to pool in Aelin’s eyes when Aedion hugged her. ‘’You’re going to be an uncle, Aedion.’’ He looked at her, excitement evident all over his face. He released her and went to hug Rowan. Aedion smacked a loud kiss on Rowan’s cheek, that made Lysandra laugh loudly again. Aedion turned to Lysandra and took the T-shirt to look at it again. ‘’I’m going to be an uncle.’’ He whispered in awe.
‘’Yeah, you are.’’ Rowan said. ‘’I’m guessing you’re happy?’’
‘’You bet I am.’’ He smiled. ‘’Congratulations. To both of you.’’
Aelin smiled at him and rested her head on Rowan’s shoulder. She couldn't recall a moment in her life, where she had been happier.