Sorry it's been sooooooo long since I updated, I've had University work, moved, started a new job and been on holiday- but here we go again!
Thanks to everyone for hanging on in there!
Enjoy x
Jade sighed and looked over at her husband, who was sleeping with CJ asleep on his chest, both boys tired out and snoozing lightly. She had to laugh, shaking her head as she tidied up around them both, trying to be as quiet as possible.
CJ was always easier after a nap, and Luke had been at work for six hours then come back to their apartment and played with both the kids whist Jade replied to some emails from potential clients.
There were several, and by the time she had gotten through the list, six more had appeared. 'Bloody hell' she muttered to herself, before remembering that two of her paintings- done before CJ was born- had been hung up in one of the enormous stockbroking offices in the City a few weeks before. By now thousands and thousands of people had walked past the two huge pictures and she gathered that this was where the majority of the new business was coming from.
Jade knew it was going to be completely and totally exhausting to meet all the requests, but with the plans for a third child and Luke's comments about possibly moving house again meant that they needed to be stable both financially and time wise in the coming months.
Neither Luke nor Jade were exactly short of money, but if they were to adopt a third child and move, it was likely Luke would be the only one working for a while.
They were financially more than stable, and Jade knew that if they were ever short of money her father wouldn't hesitate to give her any amount she could ask for, but she was hardly the type of person who wanted to rely on anyone else.
After finishing up on her emails Jade picked her still sleeping son up off her husband and took him into his crib, the little boy never even stirring. When she came back out to the main room Luke was blearily waking up, looking confused 'I put CJ in his crib'
Luke looked relieved and took his wife's hand, pulling her down onto his lap.
Luke grinned and kissed her 'god I'm a lucky man'. Jade rolled her eyes but laughed 'I didn't do too badly either to be honest, think we did a fair deal'.
'No, I definitely came out on top, but I'm not complaining'. Jade smirked 'I quite like to come out on top'. Luke saw her devilish grin and shook his head 'Insatiable Mrs sawyer, Insatiable'. She laughed and they sat with each other for a few minutes in a comfortable silence as he nuzzled into her neck, half asleep still
'Are you going to this Charity thing tonight?' she nodded 'I don't really want to go but I promised your brother I'd go, is your mum still okay to look after the kids?'
Luke nodded 'I called her earlier, she'll be over in about an hour'
Jade laughed and kissed her husband 'I need to go and get showered'
Jade was wearing a red cocktail dress and Luke was wearing a black suit with a dark blue shirt, his hair only slightly less messy than usual. The event was packed out with people and Luke was talking to some friends whilst Jade went over to find his brother Rory.
They were standing by the large windows and Rory grinned, his voice low 'you know I've been seeing Allegra for a while now?'.
Jade nodded, remembering the pretty redhead nurse from the hospital, and Rory glanced around quickly 'I asked her to move in with me and she said yes'.
Jade's excited squeal made everyone turn around but she hushed her voice, though a grin was split across her face 'that's brilliant! Aww well done you!'. She pulled Rory into a bone crushing hug 'does Luke know?'.
He nodded 'course he does, Lexa knows too, I told Callie this morning actually. I know she's not my mum but she's as good as really, she seemed far too excited- you'd think we were getting married'. Jade smirked 'well, you've got all that to come'.
Rory narrowed his eyes a little 'um, not yet, no-no-no-no'
Jade smirked 'the lady doth protest too much'. Rory was trying to look disapproving and annoyed but she could see the little grin and the glint in his eyes- and noticed that he wasn't denying the possibility.
Elliot and Kate were also at the Charity event and Jade found herself having quite a good time, meeting some new people and seeing some of her old friends that she hadn't seen in nearly a year.
Towards he end of the night Jade and Luke were standing out at the front of the building at the entrance, slightly away from everyone else. Luke slipped his hand into Jade's 'come on babe, lets go home, I'm shattered and I promised Faith a bedtime story'. Jade glanced at her watch 'she should be asleep by now'.
Luke laughed shortly 'Ha! We both know she'll be reading under the covers, I'll be practicing my best Gruffalo voice shall?'
Jade laughed and was about to start walking when Luke tugged at her hand and planted a quick, deep and passionate kiss on her lips before pulling back with a grin 'I'll try my best to keep my hands to myself until we get to the car'
Jade smirked with a raised eyebrow 'Still got a forty minute drive home to hold on'. Luke leant in a muttered into his wife's ear 'I wasn't planning on waiting till we got home babe'.
Elliot was talking to Kate a little way off from Jade and Luke, and witnessed the interaction, seeing Luke lean in and say something. Seeing his niece blush and smirk, followed by the way the pair of them scuttling off to their car, Elliot had a pretty good idea of what they were up to.
Turning back he saw Kate laughing 'three guesses what they're doing, god, sometimes I'm glad Christian can't see what's going on'
Faith had been awake as Luke had rightly assumed, and had insisted upon a full book reading from both her parents, including all of the voices.
When they finally got into bed Luke kissed Jade's neck sleepily 'are we insane for wanting more kids? I love them but bloody hell are they exhausting'. She smiled, moving her neck a little to give him easier access to it 'Maybe, we always knew we were though' he laughed and kissed her again, moving over so that they were spooning.
Jade was asleep within three minutes.
A few days later Jade was dressed in her tight leather trousers –the ones that now only just fit again since having CJ- and a white silky blouse, checking her email at a table in a restaurant whilst she waited for Luke's younger sister Lexa who was a few minutes late for their lunch.
Lexa saw Jade and waved, moving through the restaurant to sit opposite her on their little table. 'Sorry I was late, Rory gave me a lift and he was late -as always'. She was wearing a pink skirt that Jade had given her and a white top, and she was looking more grown up each time Jade saw her.
Jade waved a hand dismissively and taking a drink of her wine 'it's fine, I've only been here five minutes, got caught in traffic as well. I've got a crazy amount of emails to get through, business is good but it's going to take me soooooo long to do all this work'.
Lexa laughed 'fair enough, I told Rory we were planning Luke's birthday and he said he'd give you a call tonight. I think he's a bit distracted being all loved up with Allegra. So, do you know what you're getting Luke for a present?'.
Jade had a knowing smile 'yeah, I've been planning it for quite a while actually'
So, what did you think and what is Jade getting her husband for his birthday do you think?
Please review etc, always appreciated and helpful! :)