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“Then I won’t tell you,” I whisper back, winking. I lean over and kiss her temple. “It’s my treat.”
Renowned Chef Masa expertly prepares our dishes in front of us. It’s fascinating how deftly he handles those sharp knives. He sets each delicacy in front of us as it’s prepared.
“When was the last time you were in Japan?” I ask Kennedy as she picks up a piece of sushi and takes a bite.
She chews and swallows. “About three years ago. My parents and I took mySoboto Tokyo to visit some of our relatives who still live in Japan.”
“That’s your grandmother, right?”
“Yes.”
“I’d love to meet her. In fact, I’d love to meet your parents as well. Since I’m here in town, now would be the perfect time. What do you say?”
She nearly chokes on a sip of sake. “You want to meet my family?”
I nod. “Absolutely. It’s only fair. You’ve met my mother. That’s not a problem, is it?”
“No, of course not. It’s just—no, it’s fine. In fact, it’s great. I know they’d love to meet you.”
“Why don’t you call them tonight and ask when they’re free? Hopefully we can fit it in before I have to leave for London.”
Kennedy takes a deep breath. “All right. I will.”
* * *
I wake up the following morning with my body pressed against Kennedy’s.
“Kennedy,” I whisper as I run the pad of my index finger across her cheek.
“Hmm?” she murmurs sleepily as she opens her eyes. “What time is it?”
“Time to get up.” As soon as I utter those words, her alarm clock goes off.
Groaning, she reaches for her phone and touches the snooze button. “Just one snooze.”
As she dozes back off, I snuggle against her and enjoy the moment. Normally, she’s the first one to wake up, but not this morning. I’m too excited to sleep. I’ll be picking up the deed for this building today and presenting it to Kennedy.
When her alarm goes off again, she pushes the quilt away with a groan. She rubs her eyes with the backs of her hands. “Okay, I’m getting up.”
“Go get ready while I make breakfast.”
“You’re spoiling me,” she says as she sits up on the side of the bed and brushes her hair back. As she arches her back and stretches, I stare mesmerized by the sleek lines of her body.
While she goes to her wardrobe to select her outfit for the day, I take advantage of the moment to go to the loo and brush my teeth.
Just as I come out of the bathroom, she passes by me on her way in. I steal a quick kiss. I’m tempted to join her in the shower, but I know if I do, she’ll be late to work. So I behave myself and scour her kitchen cupboard and fridge for ingredients for our breakfast.
I end up making scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast.
“You are definitely spoiling me,” she says when she comes out of the bathroom and smells what’s cooking. She changes into her work attire. “That smells amazing.”
“Then come eat.”
While we’re eating, she hears back from her mother, who invites us for dinner this evening.
“That was fast,” I say, when she ends the call.
She gives me a smile. “I told you, they’re excited to meet you.”
