“You’re a lucky woman, my friend.” Robyn put her arm around me as we stepped outside.
Thirty-Four
Samantha
Three months later,things had settled into a wonderful normal. Robyn worked on finalizing my divorce, making sure that Marc was required to pay child support. I didn’t care, I’d always provided for my daughter just fine by myself and wanted no more delays. My marriage had been over for a long time, and I needed to get the state of New York to agree. It was time to move on—officially. Robyn insisted that even though I may not need it, I was still entitled to it. If Marc didn’t want to actually pay, she said she could arrange to have the money come directly out of his paycheck. I made a note to never get on Robyn’s bad side.
Lucas drove Bella over to Julianna’s for a sleepover. I sat at my kitchen table, looking through the real estate section of the SundayNew York TimesLucas now felt compelled to buy every week. I perused through the new listings each week to appease him for the time being.
My cell phone rang, and I saw Robyn’s name on the screen. I rolled my eyes at what the next possible issue could be.
“Hey, lady. What now?” I couldn’t hide the irritation in my voice at what could be up this time.
“That is not a very happy greeting considering what I have to tell you.”
“Don’t tease me, Robyn. Did it happen? Am I divorced?”
“Signed, sealed, and delivered. I checked today. You’re free!”
“As in done, final, as in—”
“Legally okay to finally marry the man of your dreams? Yep, all clear as of this moment.”
My mind was spinning. I was afraid to believe it. After almost a year and a half since Lucas and I reconnected, there were finally no more barriers or complications.
“Well, he has to ask me first. Thank you. I keep saying this, but I have no idea how to repay you for all you’ve done.”
“Stop, please. Thank me by getting married ASAP and having lots of blue-eyed babies.”
“Maybe we’ll name a couple after you; I’m sure Lucas wouldn’t mind.”
“Lucas wouldn’t mind what?” I jumped as Lucas snuck up behind me.
“You didn’t hear the news? I’m single!” Lucas froze in place, having the same reaction I did when Robyn told me. A slow smile spread across his face as he pulled me up to stand.
“Single? The hell you are!” He snatched the phone from my hand. “Robyn, she’ll have to call you back.” I heard Robyn laughing as he ended the call.
Before I could say anything, his mouth was on mine. It was the kind of searing kiss that made my knees weak and my panties damp. He was so damn good with his mouth. We broke apart, my eyes still closed.
Lucas trailed kisses down my neck, and I yelped when he bit my ear lobe.
“This calls for celebration, don’t you think?” he whispered in my ear as he continued to nip and lick his way across my collarbone.
“Yeah, I can start dating again.” He stopped kissing me and slapped me on the ass.
“You’re a bit of a smart-ass, aren’t you?” I giggled as Lucas pulled me closer.
“I can make us a nice dinner. We have the house to ourselves tonight.” I ran my hand along his jaw.
“I would take you out, but I’d be pawing at you all night long, and we’d end up running back home anyway.” His lips went back to my neck, and a moan escaped me as I laughed.
“And that’s different from any other night we’ve gone out, because …?” He swatted my ass again and cocked an eyebrow at me.
“You’ll see.”
* * *
We endedup just ordering in and watching movies on the couch. It felt so good to be able to breathe. I was free from my marriage to Marc and really wanted to make things permanent with Lucas. All he had to do was ask.
