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"Are you sure? You haven't really been yourself since our talk."
"It's just a lot to process. I'm fine, really."
"I'm here," he adds, walking over to the bed.
"I see," I smile. "What brings you here?" I try to change the subject.
"I thought I’d take you and the kids out."
"Really?" He sits on the bed.
"Don't sound so shocked. I thought we could go away somewhere. Somewhere outside the city.”
"That sounds perfect." Maybe this is what we need. A break from everything. The storm is nearly here, and after our conversation, I don't know if we will get another chance. "I'll get the kids ready." I smile.
"The nannies are packing the kids. All you need to do is get ready and pack for a couple of days. I have everything else handled."
"What are you up to, Viktor Manarch?" I eye him.
"I guess you'll have to get ready to see.”
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We have been driving for nearly an hour, and Viktor still doesn't want to tell me where we are going. But as we drive, the scenery is beautiful. As far as I can tell, we are driving somewhere upstate. It's nice to get a break from the skyscrapers. Oliver and Viktor are in the front seat while I'm in the back with the kids who are napping. At this moment, it feels like we are a normal family doing normal things. We aren't in the middle of whatever Viktor is facing. He doesn't talk about business anymore at home, but I see how stressed he is. He looks at me through the mirror. We both smile. Another hour goes by before he takes a turn. From my view, we are pulling up to a cabin.
"We are here," Viktor says.
"Where is here exactly?" He doesn't answer. He turns the engine off and opens his door. It takes a few minutes to get the kids out of the SUV. He takes Aisling, and I'm holding Niko. "Are you going to tell me where here is?" I look at him.
"Let's go inside."
"Viktor," I start.
"Come on, don't be so stubborn."
Since it's useless to stay outside the cabin asking him questions, I follow him. At first glance, I am in awe when I look at the cabin. The cabin has a rustic charm with modern touches. It's right out of a magazine. Everyone stays behind as we walk in.
"This place is beautiful," I say, walking inside. We are met by a beautiful foyer. There are high ceilings and exposed wood details everywhere. "Who lives here?” I ask him.
"We do." I give him a questioning look.
"You might have to give me more,” I smile.
"I bought the cabin for our family. Somewhere away from the chaos where we can relax."
"You realize this is insane."
"What is the point of having money if we can't enjoy it? There are twelve bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, a game room, theatre, family room, hot tub, and a ton of other things." I laugh.
"Have you been practicing that?” I can’t help but giggle.
"A little. What do you think?"
"It's too much for just the four of us. Don't you think so?"
“It’s for the whole family, not just us. A place where we can spend time together and not have to worry about anything."
"That sounds wonderful." I find myself imagining everyone over. Anita, Lisa, Tina, Oliver, Angus, and even Ray. "It's perfect." I walk to him and softly kiss his lips.
