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“It is a big step, but it’s one that I’ve been training for my whole life. I believe I will step right into the role without any problem.”
“The one thing a businessman needs is a family. With the right woman on his arm, he’ll be unstoppable,” Robert said.
Kill me.
Kill me now.
“I can see what you’re saying, Robert, but you see, first he needs to prove himself. Rebecca already has. Don’t you think she should have someone who is equal to her?” Jackson asked.
She was in love. There was no other word for it.
She tried her hardest to keep the smirk off her face. It was hard to do, but she looked over at Jackson, and there was no mistaking the twinkle in his eye.
“I’m with Jackson here,” Alaric said. “Marriage is a two-way street. I know I’m looking forward to the day I can finally call this woman my wife.” Alaric took Bella’s hand and kissed it.
Marriage talk went out of the window. As per usual, the men talked about sports. She spoke with Bella, and her mom spoke with the stepmom.
The dinner was actually a success, and she was so happy to be leaving her family home, and driving back to her small apartment.
Of course, Jackson wasn’t too far behind her, which she loved. The moment she stepped foot into her apartment, Jackson wrapped his arms around her, picked her up, and took her right back to her bedroom.
She released a giggle, resting her head against his chest.
“When that fucker followed you, I wanted to kill him.”
“I wish you had. I didn’t want him, Jackson. You’re the only one that I want.” She kissed his cheek, and he turned his head, staring into her eyes.
“I don’t want to share you, Rebecca. I never have. Your parents, they won’t like you being with me, but I know I’ll treat you a hell of a lot better than that asshole.”
He was saying all the right words. It was on the tip of her tongue to tell him how much she loved him, yet she held back, biting her lip, she smiled at him. “You’ll never have to share me. I belong to you.”
Jackson placed her on the floor, and she reached for his clothes. He shook his head. “No, I want to hold you. That’s all I need for tonight, holding you.”
“Okay.” She would like that. “We couldn’t really do a lot anyway.”
“Why?”
“It’s that time of the month for me. I was going to show you a little attention.” Her cheeks were heating.”
“Then let me take care of you.”
He took her hand, and led the way toward the bathroom. Her heart was pounding, and she was a little embarrassed, but Jackson took care of her. He was gentle as they showered together, and he washed her as if he … loved her? Crap, this was not what he wanted, at least not yet.
Forgetting about her feelings, she shut them down, and focused on the now, not on what she wanted more than anything. It was all she could do.
****
“You’re going away on a vacation?” Bella asked.
Jackson nodded. “Yes, I think it’s time I went away.” He had asked Rebecca to come with him on a much-needed vacation to Italy. He had a villa already booked, and the kitchen stocked up. Two weeks together, no one else, just the two of them. He couldn’t wait. He felt as excited as if he was a kid again.
“You know Rebecca is going away, don’t you? I’ll have no one?”
“We’ll both be a phone call away.” He cringed hoping she didn’t think the truth. Keeping his feelings from his daughter, the world, was driving him insane. He wanted to scream from the rooftops about how much he loved Rebecca. Being with her, it invigorated him, and not because she was young either. Her light called to him. It was fucking crazy. He was a businessman, and many criticized him as he refused to tear others down so that he could succeed. His work ethics rivaled those of his fellow competitors. His staff were loyal to him. There had been many women who believed he was weak as he refused to be cutthroat. Those women hadn’t lasted long in his life. Rebecca, she was like him in so many ways. She saw the good in people, and didn’t believe in hurting others just to get better herself. She was a shining light. Wherever she went, people flocked to her. She made those around her happy.
“Okay. It’s time for you to have some fun. I hope you catch the sun, and you’re much happier for it. You work way too hard.”
“Thank you, sweetheart.”
