Page 32 of Laws of Love
He grabbed his moisturizer off his dresser, sitting in the armchair in the corner, and rubbed it into his skin. Knox had just finished when his phone rang. He stood, grabbing it from the bed where he’d tossed it when he entered, and saw Aiva’s name flash across the screen.
“Hello.”
“Hey, Knox. It’s Aiva.”
It always made him slightly chuckle when she told him who she was whenever she called him. He knew it was probably a professional habit, but he would know that sultry voice anywhere, even if her number wasn’t saved in his phone.
“Hey, Aiva. How are you?”
“I’m good. How are you? How’s Yasmine?”
“We’re good. She’s with Mia for the week, and I’ll pick her up this weekend,” he responded.
“Do you have big plans for the two of you for the weekend?” Aiva asked.
“Nothing as of now, but with Yas, that’s always subject to change.”
Aiva laughed, and Knox wasn’t sure he’d ever get used to that sound. “My youngest sister is the same way.”
That surprised Knox; he was unaware she had a younger sibling. He knew that she and her sister worked together and assumed that was her only sibling. There was still so much he didn’t know about her, but he was going to remedy that.
“I called to give you some news. I received a call from Harvey, and Mia has taken the prenup settlement and agreed to give you full custody.”
“I’m sorry?” Knox questioned. He wasn’t sure that he’d heard her correctly.
“I think she realized it was unwise to go to court.”
After all the fuss she’d put on, he would be lying if he said her deciding to abandon her greedy pursuit of riches didn’t come as a shock. Knox wouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth, but he also knew her well enough to know that there had to be some sort of catch.
“You’re probably right. Mia won’t jeopardize coming out on the losing end.”
“I’m going to draw up the paperwork, and I’ve scheduled with Harvey for us all to meet at my office Friday morning at nine to get everything signed,” she told him.
“Once everything is signed and filed, we’re good to go?”
“It’ll go before the judge; once it does, everything will be completed.”
Knox was happy to hear that. He felt like he’d been on this journey far longer than he had, but he was ready for it to be over with. He was ready for him and Mia to go their separate ways in all things aside from their daughter.
“That sounds good. I’ll see you at your office on Friday morning.”
“I’ll see you then. Is there anything you need from me?”
Knox smirked. “I do, but I can’t have it yet. Enjoy the rest of your day, Aiva.”
The two hung up, and Knox tossed his phone back on the bed. He went to his dresser and pulled out a pair of boxers and basketball shorts. He’d be staying in for the rest of the day, so he didn’t see a reason to put on anything else.
Knox grabbed his laptop and went into his living room. School would be out for the summer soon, and he decided now was a good time to book his and Yasmine’s trip. It would be a nice school’s out trip for her and a great end of the divorce process for him.
When he had their passes purchased and their hotel suite booked, he planned the date he would take Aiva on. He hadn’t dated in some time. But he didn’t want this date to be generic. After all, he was celebrating. Knox also did not doubt that she would agree. She’d pretty much done so when he’d told her he was going to ask her out.
However, Knox wouldn’t assume, and he would ask her again. He only had to wait a few more days. He was glad because his patience was wearing thin the more he thought about and saw her.
17
Aiva sat at her desk, reviewing the drawn-up agreement one last time. She had half an hour before they were due to meet, and even though she’d looked over it several times, she figured once more wouldn’t hurt. She’d been sure to include everything needed, as well as a reference to the prenuptial agreement that she would include in the filing.
After reviewing the documentation for a final time, Aiva set it aside and pulled up her calendar on her computer. Signing the paperwork wouldn’t take long, and instead of calling in a mediator, Finx would witness both signatures, along with her and Harvey. It should take only a few minutes, but just in case, she’d made sure that her following appointment wasn’t until ten-thirty.
