I smiled. “Sounds like you’ve got it all worked out.”
“Mostly. The only other thing I have to work out is how to get my wife to come on the road with me when I am traveling.”
I gave him a deadpan look. “Tyler—”
“Your podcast with Resha can be broadcast from anywhere. You’ve already got the technology set up for that since she travels for work. Most of your business clients would have zero problem working with you remotely, and the kids could come with us, when they’re not in school. When they are in school, we’d have a full-time nanny, and not to mention, we live in the same neighborhood as my entire family. They could stay with them, and we both know your mom wouldn’t mind staying with them while we’re out of town.”
I shook my head, laughing. He’d really worked it all out in his mind before talking to me. That’s how he was. The consummate problem solver. Never liking to approach me with a problem until he’d figured out the solution. As much as it bothered me at times, it also aided in making me feel cared for, and know that I was married to a man who would do whatever to protect and provide for our family.
“She does love that room,” I said, referring to the room Tyler had especially added to the plans of the house when it was being built. It was for my mother, and was on the first floor, so she wouldn’t have to climb the stairs of our home, given her Parkinson’s.
“She loves her grandchildren even more.”
I nodded. That was the truth, and my mother would be elated to spend more time with them.
“I could probably take some time off, too,” I mused out loud.
Tyler lifted his head to stare down at me, raising an eyebrow.
I shrugged. “I could take fewer clients and continue doing the podcast with Resha.”
“Are you sure?”
Smiling, I leaned closer to kiss Tyler’s lips. I loved that he appreciated my desire to work and make my own money. Considering his wealth from birth, and the money he’d accumulated in the NFL, our children’s children wouldn’t have to work a day in their lives. But my career provided me with more than just money. It gave me the deep satisfaction of knowing I was making an impact on people’s lives by helping organize their finances in a way that served them. But I was ready to be more present with my family.
“I am. And given the fact that I’ll be working more with your mom and the ladies at the shelter, I’ll still get to provide my knowledge of personal finance to women who need it. And I’ll get to take the kids with me to spend time in the daycare. It’s a win-win.”
“The shelter’s really turning out to be a family affair.” His fingers trailed slowly up and down my bare arm.
“It is,” I added wistfully on a sigh. “Resha’s even going to help by giving fashion pointers for interviews, makeup tips for the workplace, and how to carry yourself with confidence.” I was excited that Deborah had been open to allowing my cousin to join us in helping the women who would be entering the shelter.
“I’m so proud of you all.”
I moved closer to plant another kiss to his lips. “Thank you, baby. Oh, speaking of your parents, did you book the hotel rooms for all of us?”
He nodded. “Of course. Five days, four nights in the luxury suite. Aaron, Josh, and Carter booked as well, and Mother and Father’s tickets were booked well in advance.”
I sat up, clapping in excitement. “This trip is going to be epic. I can’t wait to see the expressions on their faces.”
Tyler’s long arms reached for my waist, moving to position me over his body. He had that gleam in his eyes. The one that always sent a current of electricity through my body and caused a flood at my center.
“I’m more interested in the look I’m about to put on your face right now.”
I moaned, throwing my head back as I slipped down onto his erection. “You shouldn’t feel this damn good after all of this time,” I murmured.
Tyler chuckled. “Precious, it’s only going to get better and better from here.”
His hands tightened around my hips, and together we began moving into a rhythm that I was certain, had it not been for my IUD, would’ve resulted in another child. Hell, in between gasps and moans, I silently prayed my birth control was strong enough to stand up to the pleasure my husband was unleashing.
Chapter Eighteen
Present
Robert
I glanced at the name flashing across the screen of my cell phone. I pressed the button, and a second later my oldest son’s face appeared.
“Shouldn’t you be in bed next to your wife?”
