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Chapter 26
BPOV
Monday and Tuesday were both incredibly busy, and the new girl wasn't helping matters. She seemed to have a thing for Jasper and even though he talked about Alice constantly, she wasn't dissuaded at all. I could tell this one would be trouble.
Our truck was particularly big on Monday, so it took us longer to put away, which meant I was sore as hell when I got home. Edward called to tell me he was running late in Port Angeles, so I reheated some leftovers and then got into bed and watched some TV.
I never heard Edward come in Monday night, but I woke up to his kisses the next morning, alerting me to a good mood.
"For someone who wasn't home until after 10 p.m., you sure are up early," I teased as I slipped out of bed.
"All the guys busted their asses yesterday and we finished ahead of schedule. The inspectors are happy, the homeowners love it, and I'm done. In fact, I called the two clients I had scheduled for Sunday and moved them to today, so that frees up some of my weekend." Edward looked so happy; I couldn't help but smile in return.
"That's great; the job in Port Angeles went well?" I asked.
"So much better than I could have hoped. I normally only do three major remodels a year, but I've already done that, and it's only July. I'm going to come out of this year having made more than last year and the extra money gives me the freedom to finish my house. People are starting to spend money on their homes again, and I've become a name that people around here know at exactly the right time."
"I'm so happy for you, Edward. I know the house has been a bit of a weight on you, so having the time this summer to finish it before moving onto your next big project will be such a relief." Knowing this had been an obstacle for Edward in so many ways, it was great to see him relaxing and seeing the fruits of his labor pay off.
"Okay, so I have a quick plumbing job, and then I need to fix my parents' deck this afternoon."
"You're working on your parents' house?" I was surprised he didn't mention it earlier.
"Yeah, a few of the boards need to be replaced so I'll put down the new planks and then seal it. I should be home for dinner at normal time."
"Is it silly that I'm ridiculously happy that we have a normal dinner time?" I asked.
"No, its adorable." he was grinning like a fool as he kissed me again. "You have to head to work, so go ahead and use the bathroom."
"Thanks, Edward." I climbed over him and showered, toasting a bagel to eat once I got to work.
After a few more minutes of running around and getting myself ready for a long day, I said goodbye to Edward, making sure he had the spare key to the sliding door.