Total pages in book: 35
Estimated words: 32064 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 160(@200wpm)___ 128(@250wpm)___ 107(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 32064 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 160(@200wpm)___ 128(@250wpm)___ 107(@300wpm)
“Are you sure?” Nick asked, his handsome features going still. “So soon? I know we’ve talked about expanding our family, but I wanted to give you time, Ella. This is definitely unexpected.”
I nodded while smoothing a hand over my soft belly.
“Yes, I know,” I said in a calm tone. “But it’s okay because I want another child with you, Nick. It’s fine. We’re on much more stable footing now, and you’ve been a wonderful father to both Marty and Hollister. I feel like this is the right time to expand our family.”
My words were true too because all of my suspicions about Hadassah were unfounded. She really is an employee at Rocket X, and she and Nick have never been, and never will be in a relationship. The two signed a contract setting forth the terms of the IVF, as well as future custody concerns and financial matters. As a result, I know Hollister was conceived as part of a business arrangement. Plus, it helps that Hollister and Hadassah live thousands of miles away, although Nick video-chats with his son on a regular basis. But it’s fine because I wouldn’t respect my boyfriend if he didn’t. Nick dotes on both of his sons, and as a result, I feel secure bringing his third child into the world.
Speaking of which, my gorgeous boyfriend strides out onto the deck with a box in hand which is tied with a bow. I eye it with a hesitant smile.
“Hey St. Nicholas, if you haven’t noticed, it’s not Christmas right now. You’re in the wrong season.”
My boyfriend merely grins and gets on one knee before me. Oh my god, is he going to...? OMG, OMG! My heart almost bursts out of my chest as my eyes go wide. But when I open the present, it’s a beautiful ruby tennis bracelet and not a diamond ring. I let out a sigh of relief and smile at him.
“It’s a push present,” he explains in a growl. “As a thank you for working so hard to gestate my child and to deliver her when the time comes. Plus, it’s almost Valentine’s so I want you to have something special, Ella. I love you.”
I smile at him.
“I love you too, but does this mean you’re St. Nicholas and also St. Valentine now?”
My gorgeous boyfriend smirks, showing off the dimple in his cheek.
“And also the Boogieman and the elf from Lucky Charms if you want.”
With that, I dissolve into giggles because my man has such a wonderful sense of humor, and I’m the woman who gets to enjoy it. With that, I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him close for a kiss. Our liplock is as passionate as always, but there’s something on my mind.
“What is it?” Nick asks. “I know that look and it means my girl is scheming.”
“No, no!” I protest. “I’m not!”
Nick fixes me with a stern look.
“Yes, you are, sweetheart. Now spit it out.”
I sigh before smiling.
“Okay, you know our babysitter, Rainey? Well, I know she’s babysitting for a single dad as well, and I think something weird is going on there.”
Nick looks a little bemused.
“Something weird? How?”
I frown.
“Well, I think they were watching a movie together and ... and...”
Nick’s brows go up.
“And what?”
My cheeks blush as I lean in to whisper.
“Well, Rainey told me she was sharing a bucket of popcorn with said single dad, and when she reached her hand in to snag some popcorn ... well, his dick was there!”
The revelation makes Nick guffaw with laughter.
“Are you fucking kidding me?”
“No, I mean, yes because it’s crazy, right? A middle-aged man cut a hole in the popcorn bucket and stuck his dick through it so he could get a hand job from his babysitter.”
“No fucking way,” Nick chortles, practically crying now with laughter. “What a fucking loser.”
“But he’s not a loser. It’s Cameron Hart, from down the street. You know, of Hart Industries.”