From Loss to Love
Chapter 2
SilverAngel45
I felt the sunlight pour into the room as it stabbed my eyes. I must have dranken way too much last night... I turned my head to see a flash of red hair pinning my arm to the bed. Damned Sally, she's always in my way. I snatched m arm from under her and shoved her to her side of the bed. As I felt the feeling rushing back into my arm I let my thoughts wonder to the previous night as a smile crossed my face.
I walked to Kelly's room and saw that my princess was still sleeping. Her big blue eyes half staring at the side of the crib. Her tousled blonde curls were flattened and pointing in every direction. I turned to look at Phoebe's side of the bed and felt pin needles promenading across my chest.
I texted Liam and Hope. I requested that they come and pack Phoebe's things this afternoon, around 3:30pm while Kelly and I are out. I strode into the kitchen and began to prepare breakfast for three: Sally, Kelly and me. I think today I will make breakfast burritos with a side of wedge potatoes. I pulled out the champagne and Oj to mix the mimosas.
Sally strode into the room, exclaiming, "Mmm... What smells so good I'm hungry?" "Breakfast burritos, my specialty!" I replied. "So, Sally I've been thinking about our conversation last night. I know Wyatt gave you time to find another place, but I'm thinking your times up. It's time to move on girl. I know you're sick of seeing him "sneak" off to see baby broker Flo." Sally gave me a cross look and rolled her eyes. I continued, "I'm thinking you should move in here. I have like three extra rooms and it will make it easier for me to work from home. Plus if your cool with babies I could use some more strong feminine energy around baby Kelz." Sally grinned at me, "Well I dunno Steffy, I have so many options to consider: the motel, the Spectra rubble, or Coco's floor. I definitiely take yours into consideration though... I've considered, oh my God Steffy! Thank you so much! I don't know how I will ever repay you." "Well changing some dirty diapers is a start," I replied. Then Kelly began to cry and I beamed at Sally. Sally took a bite of the potatoes and sauntered off to Kelly's nursery.
My mind wandered back to the previous night, as I shook my head. What are the chances I would run into him? His pink lips flashed in my mind ans did the feel of his body on mine as we danced all night. What are the chances I would run into Leo? I had kept my resolve to maintain our professional relationship for so long. Last night, was the hardest it has ever been. I didn't know his body could move like that. On top of that he was so suave and charming. I just couldn't stop smiling. Ugh, it took everything in me to pull Sally home instead of him.
After we finished eating, I got my girl Kelly dressed, and proceeded to brush her hair. I thought about what I would wear today. Suddenly I heard my phone beep. I looked down and beamed as I saw a text from Leo. Leo text simply read, 'Loved seeing you last night. I decided I'd give you the chance to break my heart again. Would you like to hang out today?' I bit my lip as I felt my belly warm and tingle.
I texted him back, 'Your heart's in luck. I am in the mood for healing today. Can you pick me up at 3pm and how do you feel about car seats?' As I finished up Kelly's pig tails, I heard another beep. 'Car seats are a must! See you at 2:30.' I kissed baby girl, put her in the crib and ran to my closet squealing. Sally left to pack and I texted her that Liam would be her at 3:30pm and she could feel free to take his house key. I picked out a blush pink mini dress that matched the color or Kelly's T-shirt. I slipped on some silver sandals and began to do my makeup. I pulled my hair into a high ponytail and paired it wit 2 gold chains and my diamond studs.
I watched Sesame Street with Kelly as we waited from 2:30 to roll around. My stomach was in knots. I hadn't been this excited in so long. My excitement quickly turned to annoyance as I looked to see a text from Liam. 'Hope and I will be there at 3:00, we were out with Beth and are close to the neighborhood.' I replied, 'That's fine Sally will be here at 3:30pm. Leave your house key with her. I looked the the picture of Liam and I. I grabbed it and placed it in the fire place and stopped just short of pressing the ignite button. The smoke would be too much.
I went to my desk to look at the pictures I had printed out. I found one of Liam, Kelly, Phoebe and I. I put it in a pitcure frame and hung it in Kelly's room. I still want Kelly to be able to feel the love of her family. I returned to the fireplace and glared at the photo. I took it to the nursery and sat it against the wall. I'll figure out what to do with it later, I thought to myself. Just then the doorbell rang.
I opened the front door to see gorgeous Leo. His dimpled smile made my squirm with delight. "Hello Steffy, you look amazing," he breathed as I watched him observe me from head to toe. I beamed, "Not too bad looking yourself stud!" He grabbed Kelly's car seat by the door and walked to install it in his car. I peeped down the driveway and saw a blue Toyota 4Runner. Interesting choice I thought. I grabbed Kelly, my purse and her diaper bag and headed to load up.
Leo had no idea what he was doing installing the car seat, but his interactions with Kelly, as I strapped it in made up for it. I think Kelly has a bigger crush on Leo than I do. The girl instantly started covering her face and peeking at him. Then she began to blow him kisses and rub his arm. 'This girl is a flirt, oh my goodness, I am in trouble I thought.' He cooed and beamed at her playing pattycake, as I strapped myself in. "I gotta admit, you made a pretty cute kid, he said as we darted out of the driveway."
He pulled into the zoo. "I forgot the stroller," I exclaimed. "No worries, they have rentals. I'll go grab one for little princessa, " he said. We strolled around the zoo together getting to know each other better. He was so amazing and patient with Kelly. He didn't even get embarassed when she threw herself down on the ground, because we left the peguin exhibit. I know that I was embarrassed for sure. We laughed and joked and somehow along the way his hand interwined in mine. My heart skipped several beats.
I learned that he was a couple of years older than me, his family was Italian and his mother ran their business from Italy while his father split his time between there and France. I found out he has three brothers and they all live in the states and run their own braches of the company in New York, Atlanta and Miami. He loves the outdoors, offroading, cooking and has two dogs. Interesting enough he had a sister, but she passed due to childhood leukemia. We bonded over this shared loss. I talked to him about losing my daughter, Phoebe, too.
At the end of the day Kelly was fast asleep. He helped me put her down in the nusery. I invited him to have some wine and watch TV. I undressed Kelly and put her in her PJs, giving her goodnight kisses. I then plopped on the couch next to Leo. We watched F is for Family on Netflix and burst into peels of laughter as I poured the wine.
I sat next to him gazing at his smile as he watched the TV. He turned his head to me slowly, "What," he breathed after a burst of laughter. I leaned into him and kissed him. At first it was light and feathery and then I deepened the kisses. I parted his lips with my tongue and slid mine inside his. I began to unbutton his green collared shirt. His left arm slid to the back of my head. I unbuckled his pants and slid into his lap. He picked me up and directed him to my bedroom...
"Wow..." Leo breathed next to me. I smiled to myself, as I smoothed the covers down around me. His arms linked around my body to envelope me in a spooning position. "Spend the night," I whispered. "If you don't mind not sleeping," he whispered. Just then I heard the baby monitor go off as Kelly whaled. "Honey, you hear that? I haven't slept in a while," I cackled, as I slipped on a rob and sauntered off to Kelly's room.
