“That’s great. Keep what you want, but put them away in your bedroom. The rest we’ll take to the nursery for other kids to play with.”
Maylee steps into the living room and gives me a sweet smile. “I’m going around to Whitney’s to make lunch. Come over when you are ready.”
“Okay, we’ll not be long, bumblebee.” I grin when Maylee rolls her eyes at my newest endearment. It’s been fun thinking of new ones.
“Buzz, buzz…” Maylee pretends she’s a bee as she leaves the living room, and when I look down at Oren, he is laughing at her. The love he has for her shines from him, and I feel lucky they have each other. I just wish the adoption would hurry.
This afternoon we are helping Dan and Synthia move into the apartment. Their sons have left, and I know Synthia is sad and worried. But when you join the military, you do what you are told, and you go where you have to go.
I don’t think I have carried so many boxes in my life. What with the attic this morning and now hauling all these boxes up to the apartment my biceps are aching and my lower back is feeling it.
Placing the latest box on the kitchen counter, I stand a moment and watch Dan and Cassian carry a mattress into the apartment. Behind them is Oren, carrying two pillows. I grin because he’s so proud of himself for helping.
Maylee is right behind him with Ellen, and they are laughing about something. They are both carrying bags with bedding from what I can see.
“Tonight, we’ll have a takeout, Myles. We can eat here when we are finished. Then everyone gets to eat,” Maylee states, dropping the bags she’s carrying on the kitchen table.
“Okay, that’s not a problem,” I reply and head into the bedroom to help build the bed.
We work until we have everything organized. Well, organized enough that Synthia will be able to find things. I’m sure she’ll move things around until she is comfortable.
The apartment is stunning, and they have made it modern without feeling cold. I’m positive they are going to enjoy living here.
Dan has access to all the security of the garage. When we had the new system installed along with the windows and bifold doors, we made sure it covered the apartment too.
Later, long after Oren is in bed asleep, I wrap my arms around Maylee and pull her tight into my body. Her butt tucked tightly against my rising member. Christ, I can’t get enough of my wife, and I hear her giggle as she knows what’s on my mind!
Chapter 24
Maylee
Work is simple this morning. I’ve gotten completion in two cases, which I’m thrilled about. They were both tricky but have concluded well for both sets of parents.
Annabelle is relaxed now Fabian isn’t around, and she’s more than efficient. She’s a dynamo. I’ve never had an assistant who flows with me as well as Annabelle does.
When Annabelle walks into my office, she hands me a file to check. I take the opportunity to ask her about the Valentine evening. “Are you going to the Valentine thing at The Barn?”
“I’m not sure. I asked my friends about it, but one is going away on a romantic getaway with her fiancé, and the other wasn’t interested since she’s just had a nasty breakup.”
“Oh, well, that doesn’t mean you can’t come to it. You can come with me, Myles, Oren, Clem and Whitney,” Iblurt that out and then grin, because honestly that sounds a little desperate.
“I would like to go to it, but I don’t want to step on toes. You know being a third wheel, or fifth, or seventh.”
I laugh at the response, “Give up. We’d love to have you come along with us. The more, the merrier. In fact, I think Cassian and his wife, Ellen, are coming. Oh, Dan and Synthia too, so hey we are going to be a crowd.”
“Okay, I’ll come. It’s this weekend, so I’ll get a new pair of jeans I think, and maybe a new top to wear. Something soft as that’ll make me feel good,” Annabelle is mumbling to herself more than to me, and I smirk because that is exactly how I used to be before I met Myles.
I watch as Annabelle walks out of the office, mumbling to herself. I find that I like Annabelle more and more. The more I get to know her, the more I like her.
My phone rings and I pick it up when I see it is Amanda Voght. “Hello, Mrs. Voght,” I quickly say.
“Hi, Maylee. I have good news. The legalities of the adoption are complete, along with the home check I did, before I had put forward for the adoption to happen. I am thrilled to tell you that the adoption is being heard on Wednesday. Can you make it to court at 11:00 a.m.?”
“I can, and I will. Thank you so much.”
“It was easy for me, Maylee. Now, you are I’m sure going to be a fully legalized Momma come Wednesday.”
Cutting the call, I stare at my desk. This is amazing news, and I can’t wait to tell Myles when I get home. I jump when a voice breaks me out of my stupor.
