The things you do for love!
“What’s for dinner tonight?” Mason asks. He has already swallowed his bar.
“Rowan’s cooking,” I tell him.
“Pasta for everyone,” Rowan says.
“What kind of pasta?” Emily asks.
“I got some vegetables and…”
The kids giggle and so do I.
“You’ve had enough of my vegetables, I see.”
“Excuse them, they have been badly, very badly, spoiled by yours truly. Good thing you came along to bring some order to this chaotic family.”
“This family is perfect the way it is,” Rowan says, his tone soft. “I wouldn’t dream of changing one single thing about you guys.”
“Ohh, isn’t it too good to be true?” I ask the kids. Mason simulates a gag while Emily giggles with her hand over her mouth.
“You are,” Rowan takes me in his arms. “And by the way, lasagne for everyone tonight.”
“What?” Mason immediately snapped to attention, “I don’t believe it.”
“With lots of meat, cheese and mozzarella.”
“I’m starving!” Mason touches his stomach. “Let’s hope Logan wins soon so we can go home.”
Rowan laughs, and I snuggle up against him, sighing with happiness.
“You’re going to make a vegetarian lasagne just for you, aren’t you?”
“Absolutely.”
I laugh. I was sure of it.
“If you want to join me, you are welcome.”
“I love you, Mr Kennedy, but not to that extent.”
“I THINK I’M READY.” I sit on Rowan’s lap on the sofa at home. I hand him my beer and he takes a sip.
“Ready for what?”
“To show you my project.”
“I’m all eyes and ears.”
“Not now. Tomorrow. With the children.”
“Whenever you feel like it, babe.”
I lay my head on his shoulder. “What are you working on?” I ask, alluding to the folder he left on the sofa when I arrived.
“This isn’t about work.”
“Mmm?”
