Brett's Little Headaches(27)

“Brett?” She called out to me as I reached for the door handle and I looked back at her.

“It’s ours.”

“It’s...”

I got out of the jeep before she could say anything more and walked around to the back.

I released my dog first, who seemed to know what all that extra yard space was for, and then went after the boys in their car seats.

By now she was out and on the other side getting Dmitri while I got Garrett. I tossed her the keys when we were both finished getting the boys.

“You do the honors.” She was still a little flummoxed but her reflexes were good and she caught them.

“This is insane, we can’t do this.” She was panicking again but I was prepared for that. Once I’d made up my mind to take over and not leave my fate up to her, it was easier to deal with the situation.

“Look at our boys.” They were already rolling around in the grass with the dog, fucking picture perfect. I knew she would argue me to death but I had something for her little ass.

I’ll let her talk all she wanted to, but there was no way I was easing up on her. Shit, if I was willing to take a chance then so should she, no more of this nice guy bullshit, it wasn’t gonna get me what I want.

Like I said, I’d let her talk things out of course, but the end result was going to be the same either way. After tonight, we won’t ever be apart again.

“Let’s go inside, come on boys and bring the dog with you.” I was pretty sure the dog was no longer mine. At least he was trained to protect so I wouldn’t have to worry about my boys when I was away.

Her hands shook when she opened the door, but I picked her up and took her over the threshold.

The place was empty, just bare walls and shining marble floors. The ceilings were high and there were enough wrap around windows to let in the natural light.

“There are more than enough bedrooms and bathrooms, and a nursery, more than enough room for the family we’re going to have.”

“Just how many children are you planning to have?” Huh, if I tell you it’ll scare the shit out of you, no way.

“We’ll discuss that at a later date. Let’s walk through and see what you like and don’t like. We can hire a decorator, or you can do it all yourself, that’s up to you.”

“Oh I’d love to do it my...” She caught herself and cut herself off, but it was too late.

“So that’s what we’ll do then.” I put my arm around her shoulders and led her from room to room as the boys and the dog scampered around slipping and sliding on the floors.

“We should stop at one of those kiosks and get some magazines, unless you prefer to look on line. Whatever you choose is fine by me, just don’t wait too long to get started.”

“Are you always this rash? What if this doesn’t work out? Then you would’ve spent all that money for nothing.”

Time to bring out the big guns. “Do me a favor, close your eyes, they closed, good. Imagine me here with a woman and children, now imagine that that woman isn’t you.”

I saw her flinch just like she’d done in the park when I told her we could go our separate ways.

“Good, I see you don’t like that idea. The house is bought, no matter what it’s going to be my home. You can either share it with me, or leave the door open for someone else to walk through, your call.”

I gave her some time to let that shit sink in before putting her out of her misery.

“Just remember, I’m not letting you go, so I’m not sure how you’re supposed to pull that one off.”

Her sigh of relief did not go unnoticed and gave me hope. I pulled her into me for a kiss while the boys ran and screamed around the house, with the dog at their heels.

We were there for hours, because as unsure as she was of my sincerity, she loved that house.

We finally had to leave because it was getting late and we both had work the next day, not to mention the boys were starting to lag.

I almost didn’t want to take her home to get clothes for her and the boys, because I was afraid that she would balk at my command that she come home with me once we got there.

As we pulled up to her place I switched off the ignition and turned to her. She looked like she was ready to bolt at the slightest provocation.

“Listen, you can sleep in the guestroom if you’d like so long as we share the same roof.

I want you under me as soon as fucking possible, but I want all of you more. So I’ll wait the two weeks that I gave you, if you choose to make me suffer.”

That seemed to work because she visibly relaxed before looking back at the boys. “I’ll be right back.”

“Wait.” I got out and went around to help her. “It’ll be fine baby, I promise you that.” I kissed her forehead and gave her a little squeeze before watching her walk away.