I slip my feet into my heels and flatten my skirt as I stand up. I turn and see Chris leaning against the door frame. I pick up my earrings and start to put them in, "Are you just going to stand there?" I look over at him and he shrugs, "I like the view." I throw my hair clip at him and he laughs as he catches it. "Not nice Mrs. Sterling" He comes over and wraps his arm around me as he smiles down at me. "Morning." I smile up at him, "Morning." He leans down and captures my lips making me melt like he always does. He pulls back and looks down at me as he licks his lips. I slap his chest and he laughs and he kneads my hips with his hands. "What are you so dressed up for?" I turn in his arms and hold my necklace up for him before throwing a smile over my shoulder. He shakes his head but laughs as he takes It and lifts my hair, "I have a meeting with this huge producer. Her assistant has pushed me off time and time again. I finally got the meeting and I need her." He lays my hair back down and kisses my bare shoulder. I move my head and he kisses my neck.
I turn back in his arms and he sighs, "I hate these new shifts at work." I pat his chest, "I know baby but it's okay. You only have them a few more weeks. Then you will be back on the same shift as me." He sighs and lays his head on my shoulder. I laugh and play with his hair. "Do you really have to go to this meeting?" I nod, "I am so sorry baby but I do. I can try to get out early and come home." He smiles and looks at me, "Really?" I kiss his cheek and he raises his head back up off my shoulder, "Yes. But you have to let me go." He laughs and releases his arms around me before kissing me again. He deepens it and knows what he is doing as I feel him smirk in the kiss. I pull back and slap his chest, "Be good Mr. Sterling." He laughs and flops himself on the bed, "Never, not when I am around you." I laugh and lean over him on the bed and kiss him. "See you later. I love you." He smiles, "I love you too. Tell Chloe to get ready and I will take her to school." I peck his lips and nod.
I grab my purse and jacket before walking out of the room. I knock the door near the stairs, "Chloe." I open the door and see her sleeping. I walk over and sit my purse and jacket down on her bed. I sit on the side of the bed and shake her shoulder slightly, "Chloe, honey." She stirs but rolls over and curls back up with her pillow. I laugh and shake her again, "Chloe, come on sweetie. You need to get up." She cracks her eyes open and looks at me, "I don't want to go today." I laugh and shake my head, "It don't work like that. Come on and get up and you might get daddy to drive through McDonalds for you." She smiles and sits up, "You really think so?" I shrug and smile, "I bet if you ask nicely, he will. But you have to get up and get dressed or you won't be able to because you will be late." She smiles and kisses my cheek before getting up and grabbing clothes, "Thanks mommy." I smile and grab my stuff again before walking over as she looks for pants. I try to flatten her hair before pulling her to me and kissing her cheek. "Be good today baby. I will see you later. Love you." She smiles, "Love you too." I take one more look at her before walking out the door and across the hall before remembering that Kyle is at Mr. and Mrs. Sterling's.
I walk downstairs and pour my coffee into my cup before looking over at the picture on the wall. It is the picture of my wedding day where Chris picked me up and ran down the hallway with me. I smile and grab my cup and purse and jacket before walking out the door. I lock the door and walk to my car. I unlock the door and get in before putting my purse and jacket on the passenger seat and my coffee in the cup holder I look at the house one more time before backing out and heading to work.
I got a new car a couple years ago. The Range Rover was nice while it lasted but It was time for a new one. I missed my Audi but I wanted something reasonable. Chris knew I was conflicted and he needed a new car as well. He got an escalade because he loved driving dads. I got a new Audi and a new Range Rover. I mainly drive the Audi unless I have the kids then I drive the Range Rover.
I see the building and I pull into the parking lot. I park in my parking spot and grab my jacket and purse. My coffee is long gone. I open the door and step out before putting my jacket on to cover my spaghetti straps on my grey tank top. I am wearing a high waisted pencil skirt with a grey tank top and white dress jacket that stops at my hips. I am wearing my black shiny six inch heels. I look around the parking lot as I close my door and lock it. I walk to the door and smile as the doorman opens it.
I walk past the receptionist that smiles and tells me good morning. I say morning back of course. I walk to the elevator and ride it up to the top floor. I get out and walk straight before I see my receptionist/ assistant. I smile and she smiles as she stands up and hands me letters and a coffee. "Thank you." She nods, "No problem. Anything else you need right now?" I shake my head, "Let me know when Anna White gets here and after her cancel everything for today. I want to get home early." She nods and looks up at me from her chair, "Anything else?" I shake my head, "No, after all of that. You can take an early day as well." She smiles, "Thank you Mrs. Sterling." I smile, "No problem."
I walk into my office and sit everything on my desk before walking over to my window. I look out and see the sun shining bright. Dad wanted me to take his office but I couldn't do that. So I built my own. I am right down the hall from him and I have a floor length glass window behind me that I have blinds that cover or uncover it. The blinds are electric and when they come down they don't look like blinds. I have a glass desk in the middle of the room with pictures on it and my I Mac. I have a closet to the side that holds an extra outfit in case I spill something. I also have a bathroom to the other side. The front of my office has a couch on one wall with two chairs in front of my desk. I have a glass wall in front of my office as well but no one can see in and I can see out if I want to. Normally I have it frosted so even I can't see out.
Chloe loves my office and has been coming here since I took over. She loves it and likes to pretend she is running the company and all she has to do is say something and everyone here bows to her and makes sure it happens. Everyone here loves her and spoils her.
I sit down in my chair and turn my computer. I look through my emails and write back to the important ones when I hear my intercom beep. "Mrs. Sterling." I hit the button, "Yes, Jennifer." She coughs, "Logan is here." I laugh and sigh, "Send him in." I'm surprised he didn't just barge in. He normally does. Jennifer is intimidated by him and he knows it. My door opens and he walks in before closing it. "Aubs, I really don't know about her. I mean, who doesn't just let me through." He flops down on my couch and looks up at me, "Well, don't you look nice." I sigh, "Is that all anyone can say today?" He laughs, "Just saying. You look nicer than normal. You must have gotten that meeting." I nod, "She will be here soon." He smiles, "Good because I need Anna's help. I mean don't get me wrong, I am good but she is better." I laugh and turn to him, "What are you even doing up here?" He shrugs, "A guy can't come visit his adopted sister." I laugh and shake my head, "Yes a guy can but you can't." He stands up and places a hand to his heart, "I'm hurt. Truly I am." He places his hands on my desk and stares at me, "Okay, here is the deal. Kayla is going to call you sometime today, I need you to tell her that she is freaking out about nothing and that I am a work in progress."
Sitting back in my chair I look up at him as I sigh, "What did you do?" He scoffs, "Why does it have to be something I did?" I give him that look and he laughs and nods, "Okay, I may have dented the car." I shake my head, "Really Logan, the new one." He nods, "It is not that bad but yeah." I shake my head and know Kayla is freaking out on him. He just crashed one last year. He damages more cars than anything. I put my hands up, "I'm not getting involved and frankly she is right to freak. You just crashed a car last year. Two months ago you broke your arm in another accident. You just got this car. She is worried about you Logan. She loves you and doesn't want anything to happen to you. You need to slow down." He sighs and sits in the chair across from my desk, "I know but this time it really was an accident. I opened the door and thought I was farther away than I was." I shake my head, "Fix it Logan but I am staying out of it." He sighs and lays his head on my desk, "You are not nice Aubs." I start typing an email, "Yeah yeah and your wife really isn't going to be nice if you keep damaging cars. Now get out so I can prepare for the meeting." He gets up and walks to the door. I smile at him, "Love you Log." He smiles and turns back to look at me, "I love you too Aubs. Same time tomorrow?" I shake my head, "Busy. Talk to Jennifer and get my schedule." He sighs and puts his head against the door, "Don't make me talk to her." I laugh and make a move motion with my hand. He sighs and opens the door before walking out and closing the door behind him.
He is a big baby. He doesn't like Jennifer because she didn't know who he was when she started so she wouldn't let him in. he hasn't liked her since. She is great and she honestly feels like family. She is a great person and does a great job.
I finish up my emails when my phone rings. I look down at my cell phone and see my dad's picture. I look at my clock before picking it up, "Everything okay daddy?" He laughs, "Oh course Princess. Just wanted to wish you luck in the meeting. Let me know how it all goes." I laugh, "I will. Love you." He yells something, "Okay, Love you too Princess." He hangs up and I laugh knowing he is having to deal with Avery.
My intercom goes off, "Mrs. Sterling, Ms. White is here." I stand up and smooth out my skirt before pressing the button, "Let her in." I move around my desk and stand in front of it as my door opens and I see Jennifer holding the door open. I smile when I see the tall blonde walk in, "Ms. White, I am so happy to be getting this meeting with you." She smiles and i watch as Jennifer closes the door, "When i found out my assistant kept pushing you off, i knew i had to make this right." She shakes my hand and then sits in her chair as i move around to my chair. I smile and look at her, "Well, i wanted to meet with you because you are the best." She crosses her legs and sits back in the chair, "Well thank you. But honestly, i hate the pleasantries. Can we just talk normal?" I nod and she smiles, "So why did you try to get a meeting with me so bad?" I sigh and lean back in my chair, "Honestly, i need you. You are the best of the best. I have good producers here but none of them are you. I knew with you on my side working as a team with me we could make magic. I need you. I want you. Moon records could be unstoppable with you on our team." She leans back and nods, "I hear you. I loved your parents growing up. I grew up watching your family. You were always my idol, i wanted what your family had." She looks around and see a picture of Chloe, Chris and I. "i remember the day it was announced you were pregnant. Others were upset and rude, i just wanted to know what you were having." She looks back at me, "How can i say no to someone i always looked up to? How can i say no to the family i always wanted to be a part of and now i am getting the chance?" I smile and stand up shaking her hand, "You won't regret this." She laughs and shakes her head, "I know i won't. I know the work you do Aubrey and i know the work this company does. I will be happy here." She pulls me into a hug, "But i don't shake hands, i hug." I laugh and hug her back.
We pull back and i look at her, "This went by a lot faster than i thought. I thought i would have to pull out all the shots." She shakes her head, "Not needed." I smile and look at the clock, "I can get the forms ready for you today and sent out to you tomorrow to sign." She smiles and nods, "That sounds wonderful. I will have to break a lot of hearts but it will be worth it to come here." I smile and look at her, "I can't believe this but i am so happy." I walk back around my desk. I shake my head, "Well, that is all i had. Is there anything you need to know?" She shakes her head, "Just get me the papers tomorrow, i will look at them and let you know if there is any issues." I smile and shake her hand again before she leaves. I sit down shaking my head as Jennifer knocks and comes in, "So it went good?" I nod, "She agreed." She smiles and squeals a little, "You did great." I smile, "Thank you." I stand up and turn off my computer and grab my purse. "Can you get the forms ready for her to be shipped out tomorrow? I am going to head out. After the forms are ready you can go home and enjoy your day." She nods and goes back out. I turn off my light and walk out of my room before waving at her.
I head downstairs and wave bye at the reception before heading to my car. I open the door and get in. i start the car and head back home happy to be done so early and being able to get home to Chris.
I pull into the driveway and park the car. I grab my purse and coffee cup before getting out. I lock the car and walk up the pathway to my house. I unlock the door and open it. I shut it and lock it back. I sit my purse on the table by the door. "Chris." I hear nothing back. I walk into the kitchen and see he made something to it. I sit my coffee cup on the island before walking up the steps. I see our door open and we close it now since we had an issue with Chloe walking in and exploring one day. Since then the door stays closed and she knows she can only come in if the door is open. I walk forward and push the door open, "Chris." I laugh when i see him face first on the bed with his legs hanging off the end and his arms hanging off the side. I walk over and bend down on the side of the bed where his face is turned. "Chris." I place a kiss on his lips and he looks at me before smiling sleepily. "Hey. You came home." I laugh and nod, "I told you i would work to get home early." He looks at the alarm clock and smiles, "You are home really early." I laugh and nod, "I got the meeting done fast." He smiles and grabs my hand and pulls me up onto the bed as he rolls onto his side. He smiles and kisses me. "My turn now." I laugh and shake my head, "It is always your turn." He kisses me again as i kick my shoes off and hear them clink to the floor. He pushes my jacket onto the bed and works to get my shirt and skirt off next all the while kissing my neck.
I wake up and see Chris getting dressed. I smile and pull the sheet around me. "Leaving so soon?" He smiles and comes over and kisses me. "Oh, i hate to leave but i have to get to work." I sit up and fix his tie before looking up at him, "All perfect now." I leave my hand on his chest and he smiles. He leans down and kisses me again. "Chloe called she is going over to your mom and dad's." I nod and lay down, "Did she say why?" He shrugs, "Something about helping Avery." I nod and look at him, "When do you have to be at work?" He looks down at his watch, "Twenty minutes." I smile and look up at him, "Can i get a kiss?" He smiles and nods, "Well of course Mrs. Sterling." I smile and he bends over and kisses me. I deepen it and he smirks. I smirk at him as he pulls away. He pecks my lips and kisses my nose, "I will see if i can get home early tonight." I nod and he looks at me and sighs, "I will text you and let you know. I love you." I smile and kiss him, "I love you too. Now go, before you are late." He nods and grabs his phone before kissing my head and leaving. I lay back down and sigh as i close my eyes and go back to sleep for a little while before i go get Chloe.
I wake up and shower before getting dressed. I pull on a pair of sweats and a tank top. I pull my hair up into a messy bun. I slip my feet into my house shoe boots. I walk downstairs and grab my keys. I walk out the door and lock the door before getting in my car. I drive over to my mom's. I park my car in the driveway and get out. I walk up to the door and knock before opening it. I walk in and look around. "Hello." I walk upstairs and hear music in Avery's room. I knock and open the door. I smile and look around, "Chloe, where is everyone?" She shrugs, "I don't know. Avery asked if i would come over and help her with homework and then she went down to get us something to drink and she hasn't been back." I sigh and shake my head, "Honey, get your stuff." She nods and packs up her things. I walk downstairs and look around and don't see Avery anywhere. I sigh and write a note for dad telling him what happened.
I walk over and see Chloe come downstairs. I smile, "Come on honey." She smiles and walks out to the car. She gets in and I walk over to the Sterling house. I knock and walk in, "Hello?" I hear Mrs. Sterling, "Oh hey sweetie. Kyle, your mom is here." Kyle comes running and smiles as he hugs me. "Hi mommy." I smile and pick him up. "Hi baby. Did you have fun?" He nods and smiles, "So much fun. I had cookies." I smile and kiss his head, "Well that is great. What kind was it?" He smiles and tries to say chocolate chip. Mrs. Sterling comes in and hands me his bag. "Need any help sweetie?" i shake my head as i put his bag on my shoulder, "I got it. I was thinking we would go to McDonalds for dinner and then go home and watch a movie before bed." Kyle squeals and i laugh with Mrs. Sterling. She kisses both of us and tells us goodnight.
I walk out and walk over to the car and put him in the car seat. Chloe starts talking to him as they talk about their days. I smile and get in the car before backing out. I head to McDonalds and park in the parking lot. I get out and Chloe comes over and helps me get Kyle out. She is such a big help. I know she wants another sibling but it hasn't happened. Chris and i talked about IVF but he said he didn't want to worry about it right now. If it happens, it happens and we will talk about IVF later on if we need to. We have Kyle and Chloe so right now we are okay. Chris and I are still young and we have only been married nine years.
We sit down and eat our dinner as Kyle talks about his night with Grandma and Grandpa. He is so excited and is talking about the night to Chloe who is asking questions about his night and keeping him entertained. I smile as i watch them.
We stopped on the way home and picked up ice cream and cookies for our movie night. I pull into the driveway and Chloe gets Kyle out as I grab the bag of food. We all walk up to the door and i open it. They run upstairs to get in their pajamas. I laugh and take the food to the kitchen and start to make the ice creams. I hear my phone beep and pull it out of my pocket.
Emergency surgery, might be home late sunshine. Sorry :(
I sigh but smile seeing sunshine wrote. He has so many nicknames for me and i love all of them. He makes me so happy and is just amazing.
No problem baby. Rock that surgery :)
I put the phone down and call the kids down as i move the ice cream to the living room. They come down and start eating as i work on getting the movie started. I sit between them and hit play.
The kids didn't make it through the movie. Kyle was the first one to fall asleep on me. Not long after Chloe followed. I let them sleep and finished the movie myself since i was actually into it. After the movie finished i got up slowly and laid Chloe down while picking Kyle up. I walk upstairs and put Kyle in his bed and cover him up. I kiss him goodnight and walk back downstairs. I pick Chloe up and walk upstairs again and lay her in her bed. I kiss her goodnight and cover her up. I walk back downstairs and clean up the mess.
Once everything is cleaned and everyone is put to bed, i sit down on the couch with the tv on a show and grab my book. I lean back on the couch and open the book and continue where i left off.
CHRIS'S POV...
It was another late night. I thought i could have gotten out early but there was an emergency surgery that came in. I had to do it. Aubrey sent me a picture of the kids sleeping on her and it made me sad that i missed it. I miss doing things like that. I put my phone in my bag and walk out of the locker room.
I say bye to the receptionist as i make my way out to the car. I get in and sigh as i see the time. I close my eyes before backing out and heading home.
In no time i am pulling into my driveway. We got a new house a couple years into our marriage. We needed more room. It is a little bigger than i would have liked but it is really nice. Nicer than i probably would have wanted to. I am not big on all this money stuff still but we both wanted to be close to the family still and it was perfect for what we wanted. I just feel rich sometimes and i never have been rich and am not use to it. I still don't like when her dad buys us stuff, it makes me feel uncomfortable. I like doing things myself, it is how i was raised. I have grown to love the house though. We changed some things and now it defiantly feels like a home to me, my home.
I get out and grab my bag. I close my door and walk to the door. I unlock it and walk in to see a light on. I drop my bag and walk over to the living room and see Aubrey asleep on the couch. I smile and lean down, "Honey." She groans and turns on her side. I laugh and reach under her and pick her up. She curls into me. I smile and turn the television and light off. I walk upstairs and into our room. I put her down in the bed and cover her up. I walk downstairs and lock the door making sure everything is locked and off. I walk back upstairs and check on the kids and kiss them goodnight. I do it every night, no matter the time i get in. i walk back to my room and strip down. I took a shower at work before coming home. I climb into bed and kiss her head. "Night Aubrey. I love you." She curls into me, "Love you Chris." I smile and kiss her head again before turning the lamp off and falling into a much needed sleep with my whole world in my arms.
So here is the first chapter. I hope you like it. Let me know what you think and feel.
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