Chapter 2
When I woke up the next morning I saw my sexy, handsome husband sleeping soundly on his stomach beside me. When he sleeps he looks more boyish, peaceful I can never get enough of it!
"Good morning sleepy head" I whisper in his ear and kiss his lips softly.
"Hmmmm" is all he says in return.
I run my hands through his hair and kiss his shoulder "come on get up. It's time to get up"
I say a little louder, but still soft.
His eyes flutter open sleepily "good morning, love" he says with sleep in his voice.
"Hi" I say with our noses practically touching.
He grabs me and pulls me closer. He kisses me softly and then what happens next is possibly the worst thing to ever happen early in the morning. He tickles me!!
I shriek "Maxon stop!! Please stop!!"
That only seems to make him tickle me more! I'm laughing so hard my stomach hurts!!
The door opens and it's a guard "I'm sorry to bug you your majesties, but a call from…" he was cut off by Maxon yelling at him to get out.
"Get out!!" Maxon yells
When the guard runs out I try to keep the smile off my face, but I can't seem to keep it together and Maxon sees the amusement on my face.
" it's not funny America" he says with anger and embarrassment in his tone.
I can't help, but laugh "it kind of his though" I say with amusement in my tone.
He gets up from his bed with a hint of amusement on his face as well, and goes into his closet to get dressed.
"Hey where'd you go?" I ask following him into the closet.
"Sorry, love I was just getting dressed" he sort of yells from the closet.
I come up behind him and hug him. "Come back to bed, you don't have to be in your meeting for another hour or so."
"Yes, but I need to shower and shave before I go" he says matter of factly.
"Please I miss you Maxon" I beg
"I can't my dear, this meeting is a big one" he says with sadness in his tone.
I let go of him and walk away all pouty and sad. I hope that will convince him to stay, but only a girl can dream right?
"Love, please don't be upset I will see you at lunch, and I know how hard it is. I miss you too"
"I know" I say reluctantly
He comes over to hug and kiss me first on the head then the lips.
"I love you America" he says sweetly
"I love you too" I say with sadness in my voice.
I'm in Maxon's room sitting on his bed going over the budgets for my annual dinner We are having this Friday.
"Hello beautiful" Maxon says standing in the doorway.
I look up surprised and happy at the same time.I smile when I see his suit jacket is off, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows,his tie loose, and his hair mussed in an unruly, handsome mess.
"Hi, tough day at work?" I ask.
"Not too bad" he lies "I just really missed you today that's all."
"Yeah? How much did you miss me?" I say getting up from my spot on the bed leaving my budget papers on the nightstand.
"Very, very much," he says coming toward me.
When he reaches me he hugs and kisses me softly, and I melt into his arms. They feel so safe and warm. And every time he holds me I feel at home.
" do you want to go for a little walk in the garden?" He asks into my hair.
"Yes. I would love to!" I say with a little too much enthusiasm, but he doesn't seem to mind.
As we are walking I decide to ask him a question I've been wanting to ask all day.
"So I was wondering if it would be ok if I visited my family tomorrow?" I ask sweetly
"Yes. That should be fine, but why only you? Can't I come?" He asks with false hurt.
"Oh! I would love for you to come. I just thought you might have a lot of meetings tomorrow" said with excitement.
"I can take tomorrow off. I don't want you going alone. What kind of husband would I be if I just let you go by yourself?"
"You would be doing your job as king" I say as a matter of factly.
"Yes, but I want to be with you..I want to see your family"
"Ok that's fine with me" I say all nonchalant.
"Ok then it's a plan" he says
"Yup!!"
We are on our way to my family's house, and I'm so happy Maxon is with me we haven't left the castle together since our honeymoon!
We are holding hands as we drive and whispering little discussions in the back seat.
Once we arrive Maxon is the first to get out. To which he helps me out of the car as well. The first person to greet me is May. She practically jumps on me. I almost topple over.
"Hey Ames!! I missed you!!" She squeals
"Hi May!" I say with almost as much enthusiasm.
She then runs off to play with Gerad.
My mom comes next.
" hey sweetie how are you?"
"I'm good mom"
"Are you getting enough rest?"
"Yes mom"
"Ok just making sure"
She then turns to Maxon beside me.
"And how have you been Maxon?" She asks all excited.
"I've been very well Mrs. Singer"
"Good. Very good" she says
Then I see Kenna come walking with my niece. I Practically sprint to go see her, Maxon following suit.
"Hey Kenna!! I missed you!!" I say hugging her and Astra.
"How have you been little sis?" She asks
"Oh I've been fine!! How about you?"
"Good thank you America"
Gerad comes over and asks Maxon to play soccer with him. Maxon gives me a look like can I? And I nod back at him. He and Gerad run off to play.
Me and Kenna are watching them play and talking to each other.
"So when are you and Maxon going to give me a niece or nephew?"
"Oh I don't know soon maybe"
"He sure is great with kids" Kenna remarks
"Yeah he sure is" I say in a daze watching him
"Where is James Kenna?" I ask suddenly realizing I haven't seen him
"Oh he's inside doing something. I'm not sure what though?" She replies
"Oh"
While Maxon is playing soccer he looks so handsome with just some simple khaki shorts and a nice, but casual blue shirt on. I could watch him for hours.
" lunch is ready!" My mom calls from a table she has outside on the back deck.
Me Kenna, May, Gerad, Maxon, and little Astra walk onto the deck to enjoy some yummy lunch together.
Maxon and I sit next to each other, our hands intertwined together. Talking with the rest of the family.
"Maxon can we please go finish our soccer game now, I ate all my food!" Gerad pleads
"Did you really?" Maxon questions
"Yes"
"Oh all right, but me and Ames have to get going soon though ok."
"Ok. Let's go!"
Gerad tugs Maxon off his chair and away from America.
"Wow he's so good with him" my mom says astonished
"Yeah he really is" I say
"You know each year Gerad starts looking more and more like his father, he's almost like my Miracle"
"I know mom. I miss dad too"
"But I get to see your father everyday" my mom smiles
"Yeah" is all I can think to say
After we finish lunch and the boys finish their soccer game me and Maxon say our goodbyes and head back home. I am so Grateful for my family and husband. They have really helped me and each other through the loss of our dad.
When we got home we had the rest of the day off so we decided to take a nap. Maxon especially needed it after playing with Gerad all afternoon.
"I love you America" Maxon says into my ear before we go to sleep.
"I love you too Maxon" I reply sleep laced in my voice.
well that's the end of chapter 2 hope you enjoyed!!*
Love,
Bookworm339