Page 31 of Kissing My Soulmate

Celeste smiles at me, drool and all. It makes me smile harder when she leans toward me. I pick her up and hold her close. I lightly bounce her in my arms and she smiles up at me. Looking up, I see Jasper’s staring at me with a look so intense I feel it down to the tips of my toes.

A giggle breaks the spell and I look at Sadie, who is trying terribly to hide the fact she’s laughing. “Come on, let’s have a drink.” She pours me a glass of rosé and takes a seat next to me.

Celeste lunges for her momma and I reluctantly hand her over. She snuggles against her mom’s chest and pops her thumb in her mouth. “She is so beautiful,” I tell her.

“Thank you.” She kisses her daughter’s forehead. “This is about her bedtime.” She looks behind her at Jasper and Tim, and then back at me. “How is everything going?”

My face hurts from smiling so wide, but I’m just that happy. “Great, amazing, and I’m scared to death.”

“That’s completely normal. I’d love to say it goes away after they’re born, but it is a different kind of scared.” Sadie starts rocking her slowly back and forth. She leans toward me, whispering, “Holy shit, the way he was looking at you… phew.” She starts fanning herself. “I’m so glad things are going well. I wanted to apologize for what I said when we went to lunch. It wasn’t my place to say anything.”

I shake my head. “No, you’re my friend and you were concerned.” Grabbing her hand, I give it a squeeze. Looking at Celeste, I smile. “I think she’s out.”

Sadie looks down at her and then back at me. “I’m going to go put her down. I’ll be right back.”

She stands up and walks over to her husband. He takes Celeste and they disappear inside. Once they do, Jasper sits down next to me, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. “Do you think our baby will be as cute as her?” He kisses my temple.

“Absolutely. I want her to have my hair and your eyes, but if it’s a boy I want him to look just like you.” I smile at him.

Jasper smiles. “I like that.” He leans in, kissing me softly on the lips.

Sadie and Tim return a few minutes later and I see she’s carrying a baby monitor. She shows me the screen and Celeste is in a little sack, with her arms above her head. “She’s out. Is she a good sleeper?”

“Finally, yes. I won’t lie, those first few months are rough, but it’s worth it.”

Jasper squeezes my shoulder and then we head inside for snacks.

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My legs burn as I use the stair-climber. With each step I take, I do a kickback. Journey plays in my earbuds. Looking at the time, I have about five minutes left. Once I finish, I’ll stand here for a moment just in case my legs decide to give out on me.

The machine slows and once I’m safe to walk, I head into the locker room and go to the sink. I cup my hands and fill them with water, splashing it on my face. Grabbing a paper towel I blot my face, which is red.

I have to pee but if I pull down my athletic leggings, I’ll never get them back up. Luckily, the apartment is close. When I let myself inside, I run past Bob, who yells at me all the way to the bathroom. Stripping out of my clothes, I pee before climbing into the shower.

Moaning as the water runs down my body, I let it ease my sore muscles. I wash my hair and while it’s conditioning, I wash my body. Rinsing off before I step out and quickly dry off. Grabbing my robe, I slip it on. After combing my hair, I apply some styling lotion to it, and then blow-dry it. I leave it with its natural waves.

Once it’s pinned back, I put my makeup on and then head into the bedroom. I smile at the sight of Jasper asleep in bed. He was on call last night and had to go out to deliver a foal. I

was asleep when he got home, and I know it was a difficult delivery. He’d passed right out.

I get dressed in an A-line floral skirt and a white T-shirt. I slide my feet into tan ballet flats. It can be cold in the office so I grab my hot pink short-sleeved cardigan.

“You look so beautiful,” he says, his voice rough with sleep.

I smile and climb on the bed so I’m straddling him. His hands immediately go to my ass. He is also very obviously aroused. I lean over and grab his phone. “We have ten minutes. Can you make me come that fast?”

“Baby, you know I can,” he assures before lifting me up enough so he can pull the sheet down and then his cock is free. My man has always been a nude sleeper.

I grab the gusset of my panties, pulling them to the side. He lines himself up to my pussy and I sink down. Moaning at the feel of his cock stretching me, I begin to ride him. This is so dirty, but I love it. He reaches between us and begins rubbing my clit as I begin to move faster.

The desire to come hits me hard and fast. I throw my head back, moaning loudly. He follows behind me, coming deep inside me.

He pulls me down to him and kisses me softly on the lips. “Have a good day.”

I give him a cheeky smile. “I will now.” Kissing him one more time, he slaps my ass. He slips from my pussy, and I run into the bathroom to clean myself up. Once I’m straight, I blow him a kiss and grab my bags, heading to work.

My day is busy, filled with meetings with my clients. Of course, this is how I like to do it. Back-to-back meetings and then more time to work on the designs. Once I’m finished and I’m at my desk typing up notes, I realize I haven’t really talked to Audrey in almost a month.

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