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“I’d say just being on tour is an adventure, but you continue to sweep me off my feet.” Once again, I pinch myself to make sure this is real life and not a fairy tale.
“About 35,000 feet. And that’s not all I have in store. Just you wait and see.”
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JAX SLATER AND CAILIN MCCALL TAKE OFF AND HIT TURBULENCE
CAILIN
“OK,this is definitely the best flight of my life,” I say to Jax.
Besides the fact that we’re flying on a private plane with couches and a TV, we’re being waited on hand and foot by attendants who also offered to give us couples massages. The massage oil seeps into my skin and the scent of lavender fills the plane. Jax is enjoying his massage so much he just mumbles a reply. It’s been way too long since I’ve treated myself to any spa-like luxuries. Actually, it’s probably been since my wedding years ago. I was always too consumed with work to focus on this level of self-care. That’s what happens when you’re working hard to support two people. Jax is showing me how to slow down and indulge, and it’s something that I’m not going to resist.
After our massages, we cuddle next to each other and snack on a platter of cheese, crackers, strawberries, and nuts. Touring on a bus was fun, but honestly, I could get used to this.
“Where do you want to go next?” Jax asks. He grabs a slice of strawberry and feeds it to me.
“Any tropical island will suffice,” I say.
“I’m serious though. I know you want to see how things play out with your job, but let’s assume we figure that out and you’re free to travel. I want to take you somewhere romantic, where it’s just us and we don’t have to think about interviews or hiding from paparazzi.”
“Is there anywhere you haven’t been on all your travels?” I can’t decide between eating cheddar or asiago cheese right now and he’s asking me about islands.
“I have one place in mind. I was always saving it for something really special, like a honeymoon or something.”
“Oh… like with Maxine?” I don’t know why I said that out loud, but it’s what I was thinking.
“Okay, Ms. ‘I was married before.’” He’s right. Sometimes I can be insecure, especially with this man who seems too good to be true.
“I just want to go someplace that you imagine for me and you only.”
“One day, I’m going to tell you to just pack your bags and surprise you. You’ll see.”
“I look forward to all of your surprises, Jax.”
“I’ll surprise you every day if you live with me.” There he goes again, saying something that seems unreal.
“Move in with you? With all my stuff?” I nervously shove the cheddar in my mouth.
“I’ve been thinking a lot about our options. I can sell my place and we can start fresh wherever we want. I know you don’t need or want my financial support, but I can and will cover everything until you figure out what you want to do next. At least consider it.”
“Hmm, let me think about it? Do I want to move in with my insanely hot, amazing boyfriend who treats me like royalty? I mean, I don’t see how I can pass that up.” It’s a big step, but I want it.
“Is that a ‘yes’?”
“That’s ‘yes’, for sure.” I can’t hide my smile.
Jax pumps his fists in the air, victorious yet again. “Yes! I am slowly breaking you down.”
“The question is, though, where would we live?” I don’t know why I can’t let myself enjoy the moment without thinking of potential problems. I’m used to being in crisis mode now.
“That would be the million-dollar question. But while we figure it out, maybe we can do a tour of our own. You can spend a few weeks in LA with me, and I can check out where you’re from.”
