“They’ve been perfect.We had lunch, watched a movie, and then came outside to play.I thought we could get rid of some energy before you got home so they’d take a nap.And it’s Renee, Peyton,” my mom informs us as we make our way inside.“Dinner is already in the oven.Jennifer is also on her way over.”
“Thank you, Renee.You didn’t have to do all of that,” Peyton says, her voice full of shock because no one’s ever done that much for her.
Jennifer and Barb have always helped, but they know Peyton’s limits and haven’t pushed past them.My mom has no problem not only pushing past limits, but smashing them into nothing at all.I smile at her because I know she did all of this to make Peyton’s day easier.She knows I’m leaving on a run and this is her way of making sure my ol’ lady is taken care of without completely pushing her around.Plus, she knows I barely keep food in the house and I’m sure she had the Prospects go out to buy a ton of groceries.
“So, are we keepin’ the news today a secret?”I ask Peyton as my mom walks in the house before us.
“You can share that we’re having twins,” Peyton answers me as my mom immediately stops and turns to face us.
“Twins?You’re having twins?”she questions us, clapping her hands and practically cheering in excitement.
“We’re havin’ twins, Mom.Peyton will give the envelope to Jennifer so you can plan the gender reveal party together.For now, I gotta grab my shit and get goin’.I love you, Tutor.I’ll call you later tonight when we stop for the night.Be good and if you need anythin’, I’m only a phone call away after you call someone here,” I tell Peyton before setting our girl on the floor in front of her while pulling Peyton into my body.
Holding her close, I lean down and press my lips to hers, deepening the kiss as she wraps her arms around my neck and melts into me.Her stomach presses against me and I can feel the babies kicking.Still, I don’t pull away from my ol’ lady because I’m gonna miss her more than I’ll ever be able to tell her in words.She’ll know when I return home and can’t get enough of her.I plan on spending the first two days wrapped around her body before I do anything else.Peyton won’t have any doubts how I feel about her by the time I’m done.
Chapter Six
Peyton
TODAY’S BEEN THE longestday in history.Knowing Matt was on the road last night and won’t be home for the next few weeks, I barely slept.For hours, I laid in bed and did nothing but think of everything that could go wrong or what he was doing.Especially what he was doing.So many thoughts ran through my mind about the women he’ll come across while he’s away from home.I know some men don’t have a second thought about cheating on their women when they’re in the same town.Matt will be wherever and I won’t be there.If he were to fuck someone else, there’s no way I’d know or be able to do anything about it.He could tell there was something wrong with me when we talked on the phone, but I refuse to share my doubts with him because he needs to focus on what he’s doing instead of worrying about me.So, this is something more I’ll carry on my shoulders and try to deal with the best I can.I have to trust my man and have faith that he’ll remain faithful to me.
The only good thing to happen today is that I’ve been given permission to work from home from now on.With the pregnancy and knowing I have two children at home, my boss didn’t hesitate to approve my request.She truly is a good person and doesn’t know what I’ve been dealing with in the office.All the work I’ve been doing because no one else wanted to step up and do it.This is what I’ll continue to do moving forward, but I won’t have to listen to the catty comments about my pregnancy or anything else they want to talk shit about.I’ve heard it all since being here and it’s only gotten worse since the death of my husband.My co-workers are fucking evil and I’m glad I don’t have to deal with them any longer.
Other than coming to the office for any meetings, I don’t have to show up.I’ve got what I need at home to do my job.Matt made sure to buy everything with Brick’s help before heading out on his run.This is something we talked about while laying in bed a few nights before he had to leave.Matt fully supports me working and would rather have me at home over being in the office.Especially after the other day when I felt as if someone were following me in the parking lot.Today is the last day he’ll have to worry about that and he’ll be happy when we talk to him tonight.It will be one less thing he’ll have to think about when he’s on the road and that makes me happy.I might not know much, but I do know he’ll need to be completely focused on the run and whatever he has to do while he’s gone.
“Peyton, these need to be completed before you leave today,” Ingrid says, walking over and dumping five files on my desk.
“I’m not doing them.They’re your files and you can work on them.I’ve got enough of my own work to do and I won’t be in the office after today.If you have a problem, you can go talk to our boss about it,” I state, ignoring the ringleader of the bullies in the office.
“Excuse me!This is your job to do this shit,” Ingrid shrieks, her voice hurting my ears as I look up at her while finishing my own work so I can leave the office for the day.
“You heard me.I’m done being your slave and you can do the work yourself.I know you pride yourself on leaving first every single day, but that’s not gonna happen today.I have an appointment and can’t leave late.So, I suggest you get busy before you’re here all night,” I tell her, my voice hard and cold as I glare up at her.
“Peyton!”Ingrid screams just as our boss walks in the office.
“What is going on here, Ingrid?”she questions, her voice full of anger as she looks between the two of us.
