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I start to chop an onion, and as I do, my eyes begin to tear. “Stupid onions.”
Eventually, Mike and Aiden come back into the apartment with the new cards programmed and the system now tested and working properly.
“All done,” Aiden calls out to me.
I walk from the kitchen to greet them still holding the knife.
They both look at me.
Aiden rushes to my side. “Baby, what’s wrong?” He takes me in his arms. “Everything’s fine. I have security working on the apartment, the system is fixed for the elevator, and I have more security arranged around the parking garage tonight.”
I laugh when I realize they think I’m crying. “Nothing’s wrong. It’s the onions. I’ve been cutting onions. That’s all. I’m fine.”
Aiden’s body sags with relief, and Mike chuckles.
“No more stalkers then?” I ask.
He shakes his head. “Nope. We’re all safe.”
“Mike, do you want to stay for dinner? We’ll have plenty.”
“No, Miss Taylor. Thank you, though. It’s very kind of you to ask.”
“You’re welcome anytime.”
Mike walks to the elevator but hesitates as he goes to enter. “Would you like me to give the other card to your mother, Mr. O’Connell?”
Aiden smirks. “Yeah, sure. Here it is. Can you please make sure to tell her not to misplace it?” He looks straight at me. I shrug and raise my eyebrows. Mike leaves, and it’s the two of us, alone at last.
I walk to the kitchen and throw the pasta into the boiling water. Aiden comes into the kitchen and wraps his arms around me from behind, pulling me into a bear hug, resting his head on my shoulder. I do feel safer now that security has been put in place.
Even though I’m not going to say it to Aiden, I know one thing’s for sure, I’ll never lose my security key card again.
“I don’t know what I’d do if I lost you,” he whispers into my ear.
I turn my head and kiss him. “I don’t plan on going anywhere. You don’t have to worry.”
“No, really, Jeni. You’re my life. My oxygen. I can’t breathe without you. You never have to worry about feeling safe because you are. I won’t let anything happen to you. Ever. I couldn’t live with myself if something happened to you.” He leans in and kisses me passionately. His words make me tingle all over, but his kisses turn on the electrical surges between us.
I know he’ll keep me safe.
I know because he’s in love with me as much as I’m in love with him. And I’d do absolutely anything for him.
I finish preparing our dinner, and he lets go of me so I can dish up. I take the plates to the table, and Aiden brings over some wine glasses. “Thought you only drank wine on special occasions?” I ask.
“This is a special occasion. We’re in a stalker-free apartment. I think that calls for a celebration,” he chirps.
I smile, raise my glass, and we clink them together. “We should get away this weekend. Unwind a little. It’s been a stressful few days. So, I think we should use the birthday present you gave me. What do you think?” he asks.
“I’d love to.”
I think some time alone away from all this tension and strain is exactly what we need.
