Page 552 of Manhattan Bossholes

“This is forever.” I kissed the top of her head and went into a quick spin around the dance floor.

“Ooh, please stop,” Natalie said as she placed her hand against my chest, frowning. “Dizzy.”

“Too much champagne?” I chuckled.

“No, it’s not that.” Natalie cocked her head and looked up at me. “Which leads me back to our discussion. The new direction for Branson.”

I frowned at her. “I’m so confused. Why are we still discussing business in the final minutes of our wedding reception? Just tell me already.”

“Okay.” Natalie beamed up at me. “I was thinking we need to get into…”

I rolled my eyes at her. “Ugh, there’s that dramatic pause again.”

She went up on her tiptoes to whisper in my ear. “Maternity.”

“Huh,” I replied, nodding thoughtfully. “That’s actually a really great idea. We could modify a bunch of our current designs to accommodate the physical changes women go through during pregnancy. I like it. Good thinking.”

Natalie furrowed up at me. “Wow, you are really off your game tonight, Mr. Observer.”

And then it hit me.

The fact that Natalie never needed a champagne refill the whole night, complaining about being tired for the past few weeks, her dizziness…

I stepped away from her as the realization came over me.

“Oh my God, Natalie…are you pregnant?”

I hadn’t meant to shout it, but based on the collective gasp that sounded off around us, I guess I’d accidentally announced it to everyone on the dance floor.

Tears filled her eyes as she nodded at me.

“I’m going to be a great-grandmother?” Bernie shrieked from behind me.

“I’m going to be a grandmother?” my mom squealed at almost the exact moment.

“Dibs on godmother!” I heard Steph shout out.

Natalie jumped into my arms, and I clung to her as we both let the tears flow.

“Finally,” she cry-laughed into my ear. “You might be the world’s worst clue guesser.”

Suddenly, we were surrounded by a crush of well-wishers, closing in around us with slaps on the back and hugs. I wasn’t ready to let go of my Natalie yet, so I clung to her, kissing her over and over. When I finally put her down, she turned to the crowd of people waiting to congratulate her.

I watched her as I shook hands and got my own hugs from everyone. Natalie was beautiful—happy, glowing, and embraced by her newfound family.

She’d never been more beautiful.

It took a while but she finally found her way back to me, looking deliriously happy. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much.

“Best new direction ever,” I whispered in her ear.

“I’m glad we agree.”

I placed my hand on her stomach. “I can’t wait to meet you, little one.”

When I finally glanced at Natalie, I saw the tears shining in her eyes. “Thank you for giving me everything I’ve ever wanted.”

I swept her into my arms and kissed her long and hard.

“Just you wait,” I said when I managed to draw back from her rosebud lips. “I’m going to spend the rest of my life making sure that the two of you get everything and more.”

“That’s it? Just one?” Natalie frowned at me. “What if we decide we want more?”

“Two, three, eight, a hundred…whatever you want, my love,” I said, pulling her to me. “I’m going to give you whatever you want, now and forever.”

END OF THE GRUMPY ONE

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