we need.”
“That is an interesting distinction, and one I should remember if I ever want to use it as it relates to you.” She got up, opened one of her drawers and started straightening it up. The napkins were out of order and not folded properly. She pulled them out and put them on the island and started refolding them.
He watched her and realized she was on overload, because she was folding napkins with the concentration of a nuclear scientist. He walked over and wrapped his hands around her waist. She didn’t stop, but did lean against him for a moment. “When you’re done with that drawer can you come sit down and we can make a plan for the day.” He kissed her neck and ran his nose up against her skin… if he could inhale her he would. She shuddered and turned around in his arms and kissed his chest.
“I’ll call my Mom and see what Bob’s schedule is, and then I can meet with him. What are you doing today?”
“I am sticking with you.”
“Don’t you have an empire to run? I’ve been fine so far; I will just be extra alert all day.”
“Did you read that email all the way through? There are some very clear threats implied. The guy left nothing to the imagination. I will not be taking any chances when it comes to your safety.”
“Fine, but don’t forget I want a gun.”
“We can get the process started, but you’re not getting one today.” He let her go and went back to the table and sat down.
She stuck her tongue out and finished folding napkins. “Sweetheart, don’t stick your tongue out at me, unless you plan on using it.”
“What? How did you see that? Do you have eyes in the back of your head?”
“I saw you in the reflection of the sliding glass door - basic situational awareness 101.” He heard her mutter, Whatever . He watched her walk over and sit down next to him , “I know you don’t like this.”
“That is an understatement. I am at sixes and sevens and I don’t like it. I like my routine and my quiet life. Well, my old quiet life. Can you get it back for me?”
“I would do anything for you, but I think your old life is gone. Let’s make a new one together.”
“That is not making me feel calm, that’s freaking me out.”
“I think it’s time for you to embrace the suck, and move forward. You can do whatever you want; the whole world is open to you.”
“I do not want to embrace the suck, I’m not a SEAL. The only thing I embrace is a new pair of shoes, my friends and family. I do not embrace the suck, whatever that means. Leaning her head against his shoulder, she let out a big breath.
He took her hand and kissed her head. “One day at a time, let’s just do this one day at a time. It might be easier for you to handle if you think of it that way.”
“All right, one day at a time. I can do that.”
He gently placed his hand on her face and turned her towards him, “I’m here, so let me carry the weight for a while.”
Tipping her head up, she kissed him lightly and nodded her head. “I’m going to allow you to use your very impressive muscles and shoulder this burden for a while. Thank you.”
He kissed her back and let the feelings he was developing for her pour into his kiss. He felt her lean into him. That’s it baby, lean in, I got you.
She pulled back before she lost her resolve. “I’m going to call Mom and figure out when I can meet with Bob.”
He nodded, sat up and adjusted himself. I need this woman to let me in. She went and got her phone and must have reached her because she began a very animated conversation in Italian. He hadn’t studied the language in over ten years and was only able to catch a couple of phrases. He decided to work on his computer and wait for her to finish.
She came back into the dining room about an hour later, sat down and looked shocked. “Are you all right baby? Is everything ok with your Mom?”
“You’re not going to believe this - Bob is selling his company!”
“He was
“That is an interesting distinction, and one I should remember if I ever want to use it as it relates to you.” She got up, opened one of her drawers and started straightening it up. The napkins were out of order and not folded properly. She pulled them out and put them on the island and started refolding them.
He watched her and realized she was on overload, because she was folding napkins with the concentration of a nuclear scientist. He walked over and wrapped his hands around her waist. She didn’t stop, but did lean against him for a moment. “When you’re done with that drawer can you come sit down and we can make a plan for the day.” He kissed her neck and ran his nose up against her skin… if he could inhale her he would. She shuddered and turned around in his arms and kissed his chest.
“I’ll call my Mom and see what Bob’s schedule is, and then I can meet with him. What are you doing today?”
“I am sticking with you.”
“Don’t you have an empire to run? I’ve been fine so far; I will just be extra alert all day.”
“Did you read that email all the way through? There are some very clear threats implied. The guy left nothing to the imagination. I will not be taking any chances when it comes to your safety.”
“Fine, but don’t forget I want a gun.”
“We can get the process started, but you’re not getting one today.” He let her go and went back to the table and sat down.
She stuck her tongue out and finished folding napkins. “Sweetheart, don’t stick your tongue out at me, unless you plan on using it.”
“What? How did you see that? Do you have eyes in the back of your head?”
“I saw you in the reflection of the sliding glass door - basic situational awareness 101.” He heard her mutter, Whatever . He watched her walk over and sit down next to him , “I know you don’t like this.”
“That is an understatement. I am at sixes and sevens and I don’t like it. I like my routine and my quiet life. Well, my old quiet life. Can you get it back for me?”
“I would do anything for you, but I think your old life is gone. Let’s make a new one together.”
“That is not making me feel calm, that’s freaking me out.”
“I think it’s time for you to embrace the suck, and move forward. You can do whatever you want; the whole world is open to you.”
“I do not want to embrace the suck, I’m not a SEAL. The only thing I embrace is a new pair of shoes, my friends and family. I do not embrace the suck, whatever that means. Leaning her head against his shoulder, she let out a big breath.
He took her hand and kissed her head. “One day at a time, let’s just do this one day at a time. It might be easier for you to handle if you think of it that way.”
“All right, one day at a time. I can do that.”
He gently placed his hand on her face and turned her towards him, “I’m here, so let me carry the weight for a while.”
Tipping her head up, she kissed him lightly and nodded her head. “I’m going to allow you to use your very impressive muscles and shoulder this burden for a while. Thank you.”
He kissed her back and let the feelings he was developing for her pour into his kiss. He felt her lean into him. That’s it baby, lean in, I got you.
She pulled back before she lost her resolve. “I’m going to call Mom and figure out when I can meet with Bob.”
He nodded, sat up and adjusted himself. I need this woman to let me in. She went and got her phone and must have reached her because she began a very animated conversation in Italian. He hadn’t studied the language in over ten years and was only able to catch a couple of phrases. He decided to work on his computer and wait for her to finish.
She came back into the dining room about an hour later, sat down and looked shocked. “Are you all right baby? Is everything ok with your Mom?”
“You’re not going to believe this - Bob is selling his company!”
“He was
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