agrees.
“Phillip, I was thinking we could use some of the money we get to decorate the nursery. Would you be okay with that?”
“I think that’s an awesome idea.”
“I’m excited to decorate the nursery.”
“Do you know what you want?”
“Not yet. Looking at the nursery stores with Lori was both amazing and completely overwhelming. So many directions you can go with decor. Do you have anything in mind?”
“Most nurseries I’ve seen have been bright colors, but it seems counterproductive to me. Don’t we want the baby to sleep in there? Shouldn’t it be calm and serene, like our bedroom?”
“I think that’s a good idea, Phillip. I suppose I should get up and help you put the groceries away.”
“I suppose you should,” he says, surprising me—and not in a good way. I thought he’d already have it done, and maybe want to slip into bed with me.
But when I get to the kitchen, I see why he wanted me to come out here.
On the island is a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
“What are those for?” I ask.
“No reason, really. Although, technically you’ve been my wife for two weeks now.” He kisses me. “Happy Anniversary.”
“Happy Anniversary, Phillip. Thank you! They are so pretty. I need to get them in some water. Although, I don’t have a vase.”
Phillip runs downstairs and comes up with a pitcher sized beer mug called Das boot , which must be German for, let’s get drunk. He fills it with water while I cut the ends of the stems then arrange them in the glass.
“It looks good,” I say.
“Hopefully we registered for a vase,” he chuckles.
“Yes, this is looking pretty classy,” I say with a laugh.
He grabs my ass with one hand and kisses my neck.
I raise an eyebrow at him. “Phillip, you didn't buy flowers for no reason. You want sex and you’re hoping the flowers will get it for you.”
“Really, going back to the store for you should have been enough, don’t you think?”
“Yes, that was sweet. Did you know you have a sexual tell? Whenever you do this”—I grab his butt and kiss his neck—“it means you want it.”
He gives me a sexy smile, but ignores my comment.
“And how is my beautiful wife feeling right now?” he asks, picking me up and carrying me into the bedroom.
“Perfect,” I say as he lays me on the bed.
I’m feeling dreamy after our late afternoon romp.
After showering together and getting ready, he checks his phone. “The parents should be here any minute.”
A few minutes later, the doorbell rings announcing the arrival of the Macs and the Diamonds. After hugs and kisses and questions about the honeymoon, the dads and Phillip are sent out to unload their cars. Very quickly, my hall is filled with bags and my kitchen island and frig are filled with more food.
I peek at the roast I put in the oven earlier and see that it’s looking and smelling perfect. I toss in carrots and onions and throw some tinfoil loosely over the top, then get everyone set up with a drink and a chair in the dining room. Lori and Danny join us as well and Mr. and Mrs. Diamond look at each other then say at the same time, “We have some news.”
Chuck says, “Mary, why don’t you tell them?”
Mary smiles. “Chuck decided to go into semi-retirement. We want to travel a lot and decided to start by touring the south of France: Monaco, Nice, and the French Riviera. Then we’re going on a cruise of the Greek Islands. Since Danny is off season and the baby isn’t due for a few months, we decided it would be the perfect time.”
Mrs. Mac adds, “And I thought I’d travel down here with Doug while he’s on business. Maybe I can help you with the building, JJ.”
“Uh, we have most everything picked out already, but I’m sure Phillip could find you something to do at the office,” I say in a diplomatic way.
Phillip’s sister, Ashley, and her husband, Cooper, arrive midway through the gift opening. This past fall, I
“Phillip, I was thinking we could use some of the money we get to decorate the nursery. Would you be okay with that?”
“I think that’s an awesome idea.”
“I’m excited to decorate the nursery.”
“Do you know what you want?”
“Not yet. Looking at the nursery stores with Lori was both amazing and completely overwhelming. So many directions you can go with decor. Do you have anything in mind?”
“Most nurseries I’ve seen have been bright colors, but it seems counterproductive to me. Don’t we want the baby to sleep in there? Shouldn’t it be calm and serene, like our bedroom?”
“I think that’s a good idea, Phillip. I suppose I should get up and help you put the groceries away.”
“I suppose you should,” he says, surprising me—and not in a good way. I thought he’d already have it done, and maybe want to slip into bed with me.
But when I get to the kitchen, I see why he wanted me to come out here.
On the island is a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
“What are those for?” I ask.
“No reason, really. Although, technically you’ve been my wife for two weeks now.” He kisses me. “Happy Anniversary.”
“Happy Anniversary, Phillip. Thank you! They are so pretty. I need to get them in some water. Although, I don’t have a vase.”
Phillip runs downstairs and comes up with a pitcher sized beer mug called Das boot , which must be German for, let’s get drunk. He fills it with water while I cut the ends of the stems then arrange them in the glass.
“It looks good,” I say.
“Hopefully we registered for a vase,” he chuckles.
“Yes, this is looking pretty classy,” I say with a laugh.
He grabs my ass with one hand and kisses my neck.
I raise an eyebrow at him. “Phillip, you didn't buy flowers for no reason. You want sex and you’re hoping the flowers will get it for you.”
“Really, going back to the store for you should have been enough, don’t you think?”
“Yes, that was sweet. Did you know you have a sexual tell? Whenever you do this”—I grab his butt and kiss his neck—“it means you want it.”
He gives me a sexy smile, but ignores my comment.
“And how is my beautiful wife feeling right now?” he asks, picking me up and carrying me into the bedroom.
“Perfect,” I say as he lays me on the bed.
I’m feeling dreamy after our late afternoon romp.
After showering together and getting ready, he checks his phone. “The parents should be here any minute.”
A few minutes later, the doorbell rings announcing the arrival of the Macs and the Diamonds. After hugs and kisses and questions about the honeymoon, the dads and Phillip are sent out to unload their cars. Very quickly, my hall is filled with bags and my kitchen island and frig are filled with more food.
I peek at the roast I put in the oven earlier and see that it’s looking and smelling perfect. I toss in carrots and onions and throw some tinfoil loosely over the top, then get everyone set up with a drink and a chair in the dining room. Lori and Danny join us as well and Mr. and Mrs. Diamond look at each other then say at the same time, “We have some news.”
Chuck says, “Mary, why don’t you tell them?”
Mary smiles. “Chuck decided to go into semi-retirement. We want to travel a lot and decided to start by touring the south of France: Monaco, Nice, and the French Riviera. Then we’re going on a cruise of the Greek Islands. Since Danny is off season and the baby isn’t due for a few months, we decided it would be the perfect time.”
Mrs. Mac adds, “And I thought I’d travel down here with Doug while he’s on business. Maybe I can help you with the building, JJ.”
“Uh, we have most everything picked out already, but I’m sure Phillip could find you something to do at the office,” I say in a diplomatic way.
Phillip’s sister, Ashley, and her husband, Cooper, arrive midway through the gift opening. This past fall, I
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