by the coffee maker.
Jenna,
I’m thinking about you already so don’t make any plans. It’s my first day back, but I’ve already decided not to overdo things today.
I love you,
XOXO
Tyler
The note had been the highlight of her day. Later that morning Jayden was officially a student at Oakdale Academy, the same Monday Tyler headed back to work. How depressing, but the prospect of another child was something to look forward to. Still, she hadn’t had free time in so long, what was she going to do with herself? Dropping Jayden off at school had been emotional. She sobbed the whole way back. Her baby was growing up, and it was hard to come to terms with.
Twenty minutes later the door bell sounded.
“Hello, beautiful.”
Her jaw dropped as Tyler lifted her in his arms. “What are you doing here? It’s your first day back.”
“ I left you a note to expect me, didn’t I? I talked them into taking it easy on me this week.” He laughed. “I actually lied a little, telling them I was still worried about you. I’ve made arrangements to go to work in the morning and have my afternoons with you.”
“Wow.” She was shocked speechless. Tyler loved his job, and it wasn’t often that he surprised her like that. He just wasn’t a spur of the moment type of guy.
“No, Jenna, not yet.” He moved towards the stairs. Once secure in the confines of their bedroom, he said, “Wow, usually comes after we do this.”
His kiss was passionate as he kicked the door shut. That day was not about taking his time with her. It was filled with hardness, lust, and a whole lot of pleasure.
Chapter Eight
The honeymoon phase didn’t last very long. As suspected Tyler became very absorbed in his work. In no time it was down to the barely ever seeing him again routine that really sucked. Jayden adored school, and she absorbed as much time with him as possible while he was home to fill the void.
She’d just dropped Jayden off when Sam came knocking. “Hey, stranger, do you have time for a visit?”
She hadn’t seen Sam since the day she’d come home from the hospital and she missed her. “Of course hun, come in.”
“ I’ve been waiting to show these to you. What do you think?”
Jenna eyed the photo albums that Sam handed over and smiled. “Are these your Ireland pictures?”
“They sure are. I’m thinking of using a few in my next exhibit.”
“I’ll bet.” Jenna opened them, admiring the sites. The Four Courts, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Merrion Square and the Mansion House came into view as she flipped through the pages. Jenna continued along, “Who are they?”
The last album was more of a personal nature with photos of Sam and two men, two very good looking men.
“ This here is Brady,” She pointed towards the breathtaking dark haired one. “He’s a distant cousin.” She shrugged, and then smiled when she pointed to the next. “And this gorgeous guy is his friend Caleb. I’m just sorry that I didn’t have more time with him. We really hit it off, but I unfortunately only met him a couple days before I left, so I didn’t have a chance to really test out the goods. If you know what I mean.”
Sam wiggled her brows, making Jenna giggle. “You’re a bad, bad girl, Sam, but I love it.”
* * * *
It was ten o’clock, she was bored out of her mind, and still no Tyler in sight. He’d called earlier and told her not to wait up. Sighing heavily, she grabbed a book and got comfortable for the night.
She was standing in an open space that she didn’t recognize, turning around to figure out where she was. Moving forward, she could see a small cottage ahead and went to investigate.
Opening the door, she knew that someone was close by. It was a cozy little place with only one bedroom and a lit fireplace in the center of the far wall. Freshly cut flowers filled little vases set around the whole place to take her away with the aroma. She was barefoot and moved her toes on the soft surface beneath
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