He pulled my hand up to his mouth and kissed my wedding ring. “No I don’t, but you do it better than anyone on the planet, Baby.”
I smacked him on the chest. “Sometimes you really piss me off.”
“That’s only because our makeup sex is the best.” He pulled me close to his body and positioned my hand over his chest. “But the sex isn’t at all why I love you so much. Your trust and friendship is the most important. Get some sleep, Baby. We can make love tomorrow and every other day for the rest of our lives. I know you’re tired and have to work in the morning.”
As much as I wanted to make love, Ty was right. I needed to get some sleep. I started working part time in the morning, but it was still getting hard to stand for even an hour at a time.
The next morning was as hectic as ever. Ty refused to wake me up on time and although he and Bella were at the door waiting, I still had to get myself ready. I ran around like a chicken with my head cut off looking for something to wear, while trying to do something professional looking to my hair. I worked in a salon so having bad hair was a definite no no.
My worries were relieved when we pulled up to the Salon five minutes early. I leaned over and kissed my sexy husband before heading inside. Ty and Bella usually stopped by for doughnuts before he dropped her off at school and went into the shop.
I got my station all ready to start working and grabbed a bottle of water for me to drink. Amy was getting the register together when the door bell rang. Ty came walking in with a cup in one hand and a bag in the other.
He handed me the hot drink. “Decaf coffee with extra cream and one sugar for my beautiful wife.” He opened the bag and let me peek inside. “Two chocolate éclairs for my growing boys.” He leaned over and kissed me. “Gotta run. See ya at lunch, Baby.”
He went flying out of the door before I could thank him. I grabbed my phone as I watched our car pulling out of the lot.
I love you Ty. Thank you.
A few minutes passed and I knew he was rushing to punch in on time at the shop. As the first customer walked in, I heard my phone vibrate.
Anytime. Love u 2.
The smile on my face couldn’t be contained. Amy shook her head and started walking toward me. “You two make me jealous.”
“Sorry, Ames. Another bad weekend?”
She shrugged her shoulders. “He never came home on Friday night. Showed up Saturday morning completely shit faced. I took the kid out and grocery shopped. When we got home he was passed out. I guess it could have been worse.”
It wasn’t that cold out, but Amy was wearing a long sleeve jacket. I know I was pregnant and drinking coffee, but it was too hot to be wearing a jacket. I reached for her arm and she pulled away. “Don’t! Please just don’t, Miranda.”
I pulled her in for a hug. “Our offer stills stands. You can stay at Ty’s parents whenever you need to.”
“I’m saving up my money. I can handle him until then.” She started walking toward the customer at the front of the shop. “Good morning Agnes. How can I help you today?”
I watched Amy put on her best fake smile as she began working on her first customer’s hair. After ten minutes my first client showed up and the place filled with voices. At noon two more stylists came in and worked until six at night. I felt bad, but I never got a chance to talk to Amy any more.
Since I’d known what it was like to be physically abused, my heart ached for her situation.
Ty showed up at lunch time and after we ate, I stopped at the school and picked up Bella, before taking the car home. I knew I’d have to pick Ty up later, but it was nice to go home and relax for a while. If it was up to Ty, I would just be a stay at home mother. Between the farm and his full time job, we didn’t need the money. I just liked getting out and doing something. Of course, once the twins were born, it was going to get a lot harder.
As long as I got to cut Ty’s hair I think I would be satisfied. He had the thickest, sexiest brown hair. I loved playing with it.
Bella and I spent my first half day watching kid shows and pigging out. Conner was nice enough to run out and grab Ty when he headed into town to pick up something he needed. By the time they both came in, I had dinner ready and on the table for them. We all sat down together and said grace like we tried to do every night. Bella liked to say it herself and we liked how she still messed up some of the words.
Ty got Bella started in the bath tub, while Conner loaded the dishwasher for me. He came down and sat next to me, throwing my legs over his. “How’s my little sister feelin’?”
“Good. How are you doin’?”
Conner shrugged and tossed his hat on the table. “It’s different here. Brina’s been tryin’ to get me go out more. I just need to stay focused on work. I know this is my chance to make things right.”