BRAX'S POV:
The lunchtime rush had just finished, and as I finished cleaning the bar down ready for the early evening/evening shift, Ricky and Bianca made their way in with Aaron, Katie, Harley and Megan…
"What can I do for two of my favourite ladies?" I questioned as they reached the bar
"Get us something to eat and drink?" Ricky suggested "we're starving!"
"Only if I can have a hello kiss." I informed her
Smirking at me, she leaned up on the barstool she'd just sat down on and kissed me softly… "How's that?"
"What can I get you?" I inquired
"Our usual I think. B?" she questioned
"Yes please." she replied, smiling at me warmly
"Coming up," I informed them "take a seat."
"Can I have a milkshake please, Dad?" Aaron questioned as I moved from behind the bar
"Me too…" Katie proclaimed
Smiling at them warmly, I shook my head… "I'll see what I can do."
RICKY'S POV:
Leaving Bianca with the kids as they all ate, I made my way behind the bar as Brax looked through the books, wrapping my arms around his waist from behind…
"Hello." he greeted me
"Hello," I mirrored "so, Aaron's arranged a sleepover at Uncle Heath and Auntie B's tonight."
"He has, has he?" he inquired, pulling me closer to him, moving us so my back was pressed against the worktop behind the bar and him
"Yeah," I replied, letting my hands rest on his chest "so I was thinking, seeing as though we'll have the place to ourselves…"
"What about Case?" he asked, raising an eyebrow at me
"Oh, Aaron wants him there too," I informed him "apparently no one does bedtime stories quite as good as Casey."
"So, you were saying, seeing as though we'll have the place to ourselves?" he questioned
"I was thinking we could have some time to, y'know, catch up?" I suggested
"I like your way of thinking, Ms. Sharpe…" he informed me
"Mrs. Braxton, remember?" I inquired, holding up my hand, flashing my engagement, wedding and eternity ring
"Oh yes, I remember alright," he replied, pressing his body against mine teasingly before pressing his lips to mine "what time do you want me home?"
"Well we're heading home soon so I'll pack Aaron and Katie's things then, I informed him "and then when Casey gets back from school I'll tell him and once he's packed a bag, I'll text you, yeah?"
He nodded his head, signalling yes, kissing me once again…
Nice, light and easy chapter. Much needed, I think…