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He waved the envelope. “I have something for you.”
Curiosity mingled with nerves. “What is that?” I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as Ramsey handed me the envelope. I suspected I knew what it was, but I couldn’t say for sure.
“It’s from UMass,” he said, his voice filled with encouragement. “Your application results are in.”
I took a deep breath, my hands trembling slightly as I carefully tore open the envelope. Inside was a letter, my fate within its words. With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, I began to read.
“Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that your application to the teaching degree program at UMass has been accepted…”
A wave of joy washed over me, my eyes widening as the words sank in. I had made it—I had been granted the opportunity to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. It was a moment of triumph, a realization of all the hard work and dedication that had brought me to this point.
Lily’s contagious enthusiasm filled the room as she jumped and shouted, celebrating my accomplishment. Ramsey pulled me into a tight hug, his pride and happiness palpable. We all danced around in the foyer, jumping up and down and celebrating.
“I am so incredibly proud of you,” Ramsey whispered, his voice filled with genuine admiration. “You’ve worked so hard for this, and I know you’re going to be an amazing teacher.”
Tears of joy and gratitude welled up in my eyes as I held onto Ramsey, his words sinking deep into my heart. It was in moments like these that I realized the depth of his support and love, and how lucky I was to have him by my side.
Lily hugged me. “You get to go to college!”
“Yes, I do.” I laughed. “Although, I have a feeling I might be questioning my choices when I have to cram for a test.”
“We’ll be there to help you study,” Ramsey assured me.
In that instant, as Lily’s giggles filled the air and Ramsey’s arms encircled me, I knew that this journey was not mine alone. I had my own little family to share it with. I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the incredible family who had embraced me.
We ordered pizza for dinner as part of our celebration. I stood back and listened to Lily fill Ramsey in on all our grand adventures while he was gone. Ramsey kept stealing looks at me and smiling. I was still trying to process the fact I had actually been accepted to college. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever get the chance.
“It’s my turn to tuck you in,” Ramsey said when it was time for Lily to go to bed. “I’ve missed a couple of my turns.”
Lily headed upstairs. Ramsey came back into the room and leaned down to whisper in my ear. “Why don’t you go start a bath? You look like you could use a little relaxing.”
“You think so?” I smiled, knowing exactly what he was getting at.
“I do. I’ll see you in a bit.”
I laughed as he walked away. I put away the leftover pizza and locked up downstairs. I paused in the hallway, listening to Lily tell her dad about how much fun she had while he was gone. She told him all about our trip to the salon to get pedicures and our little shopping spree.
I went into the master bath and found a basket filled with bath essentials along with a bottle of champagne. I didn’t know how or when he managed to sneak it all upstairs, but I loved him all the more for it.
I started the bathwater and dumped in a healthy amount of bubble bath. I lit the candles we kept in the bathroom and turned on my favorite playlist. It was a combination of songs designed for seduction. I stripped and slipped into the hot water, inhaling the scent of the bubbles.
As I lay there, letting the heat seep into my pores, I couldn’t help but think of Ramsey. He had been my rock throughout all of the challenges life had thrown our way.
I closed my eyes, letting my thoughts drift to him. I imagined his strong hands on my body, his lips on my neck, his breath on my skin. I felt a jolt of desire shoot through me, and I reached down to touch myself.
Just as I was about to give in to my desires, I heard the bathroom door creak open. I quickly sat up, startled by the interruption. Ramsey stood in the doorway, a smirk playing on his lips.
“Am I interrupting something?” he asked, his eyes flickering down to where my hand disappeared under the bubbles.
I blushed, feeling embarrassed for being caught in the act. “I was just… relaxing,” I stammered, trying to cover up my embarrassment. “And waiting for you.”
Ramsey chuckled, stepping closer to the tub. “Well, you certainly looked like you were enjoying yourself,” he said, his voice low and husky.
He reached out a hand, running his fingers through the bubbles. “Mind if I join you?” he asked, already starting to undress.
I shook my head, unable to speak as I watched him strip down. My heart raced as he climbed into the tub, settling in behind me. I leaned back against him, feeling the heat of his skin against mine.
We sat in silence for a few moments, just enjoying the warmth of the water and each other’s company. But soon enough, Ramsey’s hands began to wander. He started with my shoulders, kneading out the knots in my muscles.
