Page 147 of Playing For Keeps
“Danny says I do. He’s the one who brought it to my attention.”
“How did that come up?”
“We were talking, and I asked him if he knew of anyone he could connect you with. He’s lived in Miami all his life, so Ifigured he was bound to know someone. He asked me if I had thought about bringing you onto our team. He’s the COO, so he knows what he’s talking about.”
My heart blows up, and my stomach bubbles with excitement. “Are you sure about this?”
“Without a doubt. I know you’re qualified. And I promise to give you a maternity package that rivals all others.” He winces as if he said something wrong. “That’s if…”
I wrinkle up my nose and nod. “Yeah, let's remember we’re taking that one day at a time.”
“I know. I’m just excited about this and a little nervous. You might think I’m doing this for the wrong reasons, and I can assure you I think you’re going to fit in great with the team. So, what do you say?”
I take a moment to feel into my heart.
Is this something I want? Yes.
Is this something I can excel at? Yes.
What if it doesn’t work out? I can always find something else.
How will this affect my relationship with Jami? We’ve worked together before, and I enjoyed it. Maybe a little too much.
“Yes, I’ll take the job. I need to do a lot of research and get to understand your business, but I’m up for the challenge. Besides, I love working with you.”
He lifts me off my feet and twirls us around in a circle. “Everything is falling into place, sweetness.”
“It is. I have a feeling living a life with you will exceed my wildest expectations.”
He places me down and stares into my eyes. “Thank you for making me the happiest man alive.”
“Thank you for making all my dreams come true.”
Our lips crash together as we appreciate all we have. We’re married and are going to try for a baby. I have my best friend living in the same beautiful city as me.
My brother and I are healing our relationship, and so are he and Jami. And now I have a job. My life is complete.
He pulls away, breathless. “Come on. Let’s go celebrate with the people we love the most because if I don’t get out of here now, we’re never leaving this room.”
“Agreed. Let’s go celebrate, stud.”
That earns me a swat on the ass. I yelp and jump away.
Jami's heated gaze lands on me. “Temptress, you’re going to learn a lesson if you keep calling me that.”
“Promise?”
He shakes his head and smirks. “All in due time, my wicked little temptress. All in due time.”
With that, we leave hand in hand and start our lives as husband and wife.
EPILOGUE
DORI
Melanie knockson my office door as she steps in. “Sorry to intrude, but the lady sitting behind her desk is officially on maternity leave as of five minutes ago, and we have a girls’ night out planned.”
“Hey, Mel. We were just finishing up.” I glance at Danny. “I think my handoff should provide the temp with everything she needs.”
