Page 18 of Liam

One thing about the O’Shea men—they don’t fuck around; when they say they’re going to do something, they do it.

You’re my queen, bam…. I’m his queen.

Your girls need somewhere to stay for a little while, bam…. sorted.

We’re making you a partner, bam…. paperwork is now done, ready, and waiting for my lawyers to look over and my signature.

I think I’d got so used to the bureaucracy and red tape in the Army that the fast movement on this had my head spinning.

I’d called JoJo in to go over the contract with me because I hadn’t believed my eyes when I read it the first time. It was generous. In fact, it was more than generous.

I’d balked, thinking that they were bringing me on solely because Liam and I had something happening. I’d argued about what would happen if Liam and I broke up. Adam and Johnny had both smirked at me and assured me it would never happen, but if for some reason it did, we’d deal with it like adults.

I’d shaken my head in disbelief, but JoJo had smiled, seemingly in agreement with the two of them.

“When you know, you know,” she reassures me, patting my hand. “Now you’ll want to get this signed as soon as possible because, babe, this is more than a fair offer. I know it’s Saturday, but I’ll give Roddy a call to have a quick look for everyone’s peace of mind.”

Picking up her phone to make the call, Roddy had been at school with Bryson, and I’m not sure who was taking his passing harder—JoJo or him. He was also their lawyer. In silence, we listen to the one-sided conversation; after the usual pleasantries, JoJo puts the phone on speaker, and we get down to the nitty-gritty of the call. Roddy is happy for us to send him a copy of the contract, but after JoJo gives him the basics of it, he agrees it’s more than fair.

“I’ll courier it over to you today,” Adam assures him.

“I want to add something to the contract, Roddy,” I interject before he can end the call.

“I’ve got pen and paper, so go ahead, Sera.”

Taking a deep breath, I look Adam and Johnny in the eye, “I want you to add that I’ll put in a hundred thousand pounds, and should Liam and I ever break up and this contract be dissolved, I will leave with a hundred thousand pounds—nothing more, nothing less. No matter how successful the company is.”

“And if it’s not successful?” Roddy questions.

“Then I leave with nothing.”

“Got it, Sera, I’ll add this. I’m glad you girls found something to invest in. I was sorry to hear about your dad and what your brother did.”

“Thank you, Roddy, and thank you for doing this for me. I appreciate it. We won’t keep you any longer. Give our love to Gina,” I tell him.

“No worries, babe; you know I’d do anything for JoJo and you girls. If I receive these today, I’ll have them back by Monday.”

“Tuesday is fine, Roddy; enjoy your weekend with the family,” I assure him.

With that, we say goodbye, and I smile happily, loving the changes that have happened in the last few days.

“Good Lord, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile so much. Well, not since school anyway,” JoJo mutters, and even though her words may sound harsh, her lips have an uplifted tilt to them.

Sighing, I sit back in the chair, legs crossed, hands relaxed over my belly. “I know,” I answer a little dreamily, “who’d have thought that anything good could come from Dad dying and Simon being a dickhead wanker would have us end up here? I’m feeling pretty good about things right now.”

JoJo smiles softly at me, “It’s been a long time since we’ve seen you so happy, Se; it’s good to have you back. And I’m glad we’re all together again.”

Reaching over, I grip her hand tight, “Miss you too, babe.”

JoJo blinks rapidly before clearing her throat, “I know; I’m not ready yet.”

“That’s okay, JoJo; you take your time. In the meantime, are you happy to run the office for me? I know I kind of lumbered you with it, but if you don’t want to, just say.”

“I want to,” she assures me. “Now I have to meet Kate and go and have a look at the property.”

“I can drive you,” Johnny offers. Both of us start slightly; we’d been so engrossed in our own conversation that I’d almost forgotten they were in the office with us. They were pretty quiet when they needed to be.

JoJo smiles warmly at Johnny, “I’d appreciate that, thank you. I want to have a better look around the area, which I’ll be able to do if I’m not concentrating on driving. Do you have room for Evie?”

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