“Paige?”
“Yeah?” I turned.
“Next time you want to redesign part of the house, maybe warn me before you turn anything else into a CIA storage unit.” He winked.
“It’s not a CIA storage unit,” I said.
“No?” He cocked his head.
“It’s better organized.” I winked and went into the bathroom.
Parker
“I just got off the phone with Julian,” I said to Paige as she walked into the kitchen.
“How’s the baby?”
“She’s good.”
“And Laurel?”
“She’s good too. I told him we’ll swing by the hospital tonight. Laurel’s blood pressure is a little high, so they want to keep her another night.”
“So you told Julian I was back?”
“Of course I did. I have to get to the office.” I kissed her lips. “I’ll see you later. I love you.”
“I love you, too.”
I climbed into my car and headed to the office. A feeling washed over me that I couldn’t explain. Paige was home, with me, right where she belonged. My world was changing in ways I never thought possible. For the first time since I graduated from high school, I didn’t feel like my work was the most important part of my life. The firm still mattered. The cases still mattered.My clients still mattered. But they no longer defined my world. Waking up next to Paige in the morning was my world. Her smile. The way her arm wrapped around me as we lay in bed. Those were the moments that defined my world and my existence. I always strived to be the best and waited for the next achievement to make my life feel complete. But somehow, it had already become complete the moment Paige walked back into it.
My phone rang, and Roman was calling.
“What’s up, bro?”
“You motherfucker,” he said.
“What?”
“You couldn’t tell me that Paige is back? What the fuck, bro? Seriously.”
“I didn’t have a chance last night. We were a little busy. And I only told Julian because he called earlier. I was going to tell you this morning.”
“Well, I’m already here, waiting for you to tell me everything. So, when you get here, grab a coffee and get your ass in my office.”
“Will do, bro.” I chuckled.
When I reached The Hamilton Group, I poured a cup of coffee and went to Roman’s office.
“It’s about fucking time.” He stepped from behind his desk and hugged me. “Look at you. You’re glowing.”
“Shut the fuck up.” I laughed.
“So, how did it go? I want details. Leave nothing out.” He pointed at me as he sat behind his desk.
“I told her I loved her.”
“Stop it. You did not. My brother doesn’t say such things.”