Excited
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Nora
“I miss our girl, Ellie. I think we need to take the men on a road trip and when I say road trip I mean the jet.”
“Me too mom, I think I can talk Mark into that. He misses her too. I have a feeling something is going on. It’s not like her not to call for so long. Of course, she is busy with four men, so she isn’t exactly thinking about us.”
“I love that for her. She so deserves to be happy.”
“My Darling, here’s the mail,” Robert said into my ear. I smiled at him. We’ve really gotten along for the last month and a half. Who knew at my age I’d find a man that made me feel young and spry.
There was a thick stack until my eyes landed on Isha’s handwriting.
“Ellie, we have an envelope from Isha, and oh, we each have an envelope that’s really fancy, cream and gold. From a P and A Becks. Isn’t Becks Dawson’s last name?”
“Yes, let’s open Isha’s first.”
I handed her the fancy envelope that had her name on it, and she sat next to me as I took my silver letter opener and opened Isha’s envelope.
“Congratulations, what is she congratulating us for,” I asked as I opened the card and two pictures fell out.”
“OH MY GOD MOM!” Ellie screamed. I looked at her wide–eyed and then picked up one of the pictures.
My heart rate increased and pumped so hard. I put a hand to my mouth and tears sprang to my eyes.
“Ellie, you’re going to be a grandmother, and I’m going to be a great–grandmother., Oh God, this is so precious. Hey little Bean,” I said at the little bean–shaped image.
“Oh, God, I can’t believe this is how she announced it to us. Why didn’t she call?” Ellie asked.
“Probably felt sending us a picture was best. I love having a picture. Oh wow, our baby is having a baby. This
is fantastic.”
“Isha, oh Isha, Nana and I just got your card. This is wonderful. How far along are you? Seven weeks? Oh mom, she’s seven weeks. We’re coming to visit. How are you feeling? Any morning sickness. Oh, my poor baby, I had all day sickness with you too on some days. You’re fainting too? That happened to me also.”
“And me, I fainted a lot with Danny,” I said.
“Did you hear Nana? She fainted with your father. Syncop? Don’t think it was called that back in the day.
Have you been under a lot of stress?”
“Tell her to take it easy. Stress isn’t good for the baby. In fact, I’m going to make her a nourishing broth and bring it with us and a salve for her belly to help her not get stretch marks.”
“Did you hear all that dear? Oh, do you know a P and A Becks? Isn’t Dawson’s last name Becks? It’s Dawson’s parents, mom.”
“Oh, delightful,” I said, opening my envelope from them. My sharp gasp got the attention of Ellie.
“Mom, are you okay? She just gasped really hard honey.”
Excited
I turned my invitation towards Ellie so she could read it.
“Isha! You’re getting married? This is wonderfull How is that going to work with your guys? Oh okay, you’re marrying Dawson and having a commitment ceremony with the boys. That’s so sweet. When are you getting married? Oh okay, that’s understandable. I would want to get married pregnant either. Oh, I can’t wait! Okay baby. We’ll see you in the next couple of weeks. I’m guessing that’s how long it’s going to take Mark to get
his clients settled. Okay baby, I love you.”
“Love you sweetheart,” I called out.
“She said love you.”
I smiled, I looked over at Robert, who sat two glasses of iced tea down in front of Ellie and me.
“Look darling, I’m going to be a great–grandmother.”
“That’s beautiful, my love. Give us a kiss,” he said. I leaned over and kissed his soft lips. I was falling for this man more and more. “I’m going to go get the car serviced, would you like me to get the jet serviced too?”
“Please, we’ll be leaving in a couple of weeks when Mark can clear his schedule.”
“Alright.” He leaned over and kissed me one last time. I watched him walk away. His ass fooked great in his
black slacks.
“You’re smitten,” Ellie said.
“I am, I think I’m more than smitten, actually. I’m falling in love.”
“It’s good to see, Nora. You deserve to find someone to love.”
“I just never thought there would be another soulmate out there for me.”
“I know what you mean. But I’ve loved Mark about as long as I’ve loved Danny.”
“I know sweetie, and I am so happy for you.”
She smiled.
“I can’t believe I’m going to be a grandmother.”
“It’s exciting. And she’s getting married to a wonderful man, well, man. They’re all wonderful,” I said.
“God these invitations are so classy. This card stock is so thick and buttery. The cream and gold are beautiful and the calligraphy is gorgeous.”
I looked closely at the card, bringing it into the light, my brows furrowed. “Ellie, I think this gold is real gold.”
“No way, that’s impossible,” she said.
“Nothing is impossible if you have enough money. It’s real gold. I can tell real from fake. Holy sh*t who are P
and A Becks?”
*****
Ellie
I left Nora at the house and hopped into my convertible. I zipped to the firm, parked and practically sprinted to the elevators, waving at the receptionists. Lunch was lovely with mom, and I was glad I was there to get the photo of the baby and the invitation.
< Excited
I saw Mark’s door was closed, I knew he worked through lunch. I went to the break room and heated up some of the ravioli we had for lunch today. I got him some sweet tea and put everything on a tray. I walked to this
office and knocked and then opened the door.
“Hello wife,” he said with a smile.
I couldn’t help beaming at him.
“Hello husband. I brought you some lunch from home and a couple of surprises.”
“First, put that tray down and come kiss me.”
I did as he said. I put the tray down and walked over. He moved me in front of him and, with his hand on my waist and his other on the back of my head, he brought my lips to his. I couldn’t believe I got to kiss the lips of the man that I have loved for over twenty years. A love that I kept hidden for a long time, but that my husband knew about and was willing to share me with his best friend, who he also loved like a brother.
“I missed you,” he said, sitting me sideways on his lap.
“I was only gone for an hour,” I said with a small chuckle.
“That’s an hour too long now that I finally get to touch you and kiss you anytime I want.”
I sighed, and kissed him some more.
“I agree. Guess what?”
“What my gorgeous siren.”
My smile widened, he has been calling little pet names, trying to find the right one that fits me.
“Isha is getting married to Dawson Becks, and she’s seven weeks pregnant.”
“Really,” he said, shocked. “So, I’m a grandpa?”
“You are, and I’m a grandma, look,” I said, pulling out the picture of the baby.
“Oh, sweet Jesus,” he whispered. His hand shook as he took the picture from my hand. I was touched by his reaction. He was there when Isha was born. He changed her diaper, he’s fed her and played with her. He was
as much a father to her as her own father was.
“Our little girl is going to be a mother, baby.”
“I know. Mom and I want to go visit. Can we clear your schedule? You don’t have anything major going on right now and nothing coming up.”
“Absolutely. I’m just finishing up some notes, and the only somewhat big thing I have going on is the reading of Mrs. Wainwrights will next week.”
“Fantastic. Nora and I will be going shopping for some baby things.”
“Sounds good baby. This is fantastic. I’m so excited.”
“Me too. Okay, get back to work, tonight we celebrate.”
“I love you, Ellie.”
“I love you too, Mark.” We kissed one more time, and then I hopped off of his lap and sashayed out as he whistled while he watched me walk away.