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I shook my head. “Nope,” I popped the ‘p’. “I booked us a mini vacation. Don’t worry; it’s been cleared with the boss. Your dad will cover for us this weekend, and I believe he has someone else covering part of next week. Don’t worry, the office will still be there when we get back.”
“What about Lola?”
“She’ll be with my mom and your parents. They have their own agenda until they meet us on Wednesday morning.” I looked at my watch again. “Get moving.” I hopped off the couch, swatted him on the butt, like he did to me, and hurried to the laundry room with his suitcase. Dirty clothes could wait.
“I need—” I pulled out his shaving bag and held it up.
“I know, I got it. Anything else?”
“No.” He watched me then walked off chuckling.
I really did love that man.
When the car pulled up outside, we were ready. James had changed into a pair of jeans, trainers, and a well-worn band T-shirt. There was something about a man in a tight-fitting T-shirt. Chef’s kiss.
We got in the car, and I watched him.
“You okay?” he asked, taking my hand.
“I was about to ask you the same. I know you aren’t really a fan of surprises, but…it is your birthday on Wednesday, and I wanted to do something special for you.”
“I’m all right, love. Just wish I could have seen my princess.”
My heart sank. “I know, I’m sorry, but?—”
“This was the only way to avoid an epic meltdown. I know. It’s okay.” He leaned over and kissed me softly.
“There is that and,” I smiled brightly before continuing, “you will get to see her in a few days. The ‘rents are bringing her to us so we can all spend a few days together. We’ve all missed you.”
His lips once again brushed against mine. “Where are we off to?”
“I’m not telling you; it’s a surprise.”
“Come on, love, give me a hint.”
I leaned back and swatted his chest. This was my weekend to seduce him, and yet here we were, the big jerk was pulling a fast one on me. He knew my weakness. My eyes narrowed.
“None of that or else.”
“None of what?” He tried to look innocent; he failed. “Fine, fine. No more kissing then.”
I snorted out a laugh and covered my face.
His bark of laughter filled the car just as his arm came around me. “I do love it when you let loose, baby.”
“That’s embarrassing.” It was bad enough that I was a loud laugher, but to snort too. Jesus.
“I find it adorable. Everything about you makes me so damn happy that you are mine.”
Aww damn, he was being sweet. I melted into his chest and closed my eyes, breathing him in. In a few minutes, we would be at the airport, ready to embark on our newest adventure. I couldn’t wait.
James
When I got home from our latest business trip in Florida, I was planning on three things happening. One, spend some time with my girls, especially my little princess. Two, take a nap, and three, take Shaylee out for dinner and dancing. Then come home and have her for dessert.
Shaylee had other plans.
Color me intrigued. I had no idea what the little minx was up to.
