LOGINI open the front door and smile widely. “Let me take that!” I insist. Lily and Pedro come into the house carrying drinks and snacks. “No need to upset the baby!” “I’m barely pregnant, Esme,” my best friend taunts. “Two months is nothing.” “As someone who’s had two babies, I can promise you that yo
“Save the kissing for your personal time!” I hear Annie prodding at me. We look over at her and Guillermo. Annie, to her credit, wasn’t lying about trying to get pregnant. Four months ago, she called us to say she was six weeks pregnant. Now, her bridesmaid dress shows off her baby bump. "How are
It’s a little more than a year later that Derek and I walk down the aisle. With Bea as our flower girl, Tris as our ring-bearer, and all the people we love watching, Derek and I say our vows. “What can I say that I haven’t before? You’re stronger than any woman who’s gone through the trauma you hav
“Thank you.” I take my time to get out of the car, but Derek is fast. He unbuckles Orchid in one swift movement. He hands over the baby and grabs my bag from where he left it next to her. Then, after locking his car, he holds out one hand to me. I’m touched by his sweet gestures today. He must kn
Esme Derek picks us up from the hospital a couple of days after giving birth. Walking again has been very challenging, but nothing beats holding my daughter in my arms after all this waiting. Bea and Tris both got to hold Orchid. Annie and Lily came to visit their little “niece.” My mom cried her
I’m overthinking this. I don’t even have a ring yet. Hell, I don’t know what kind of ring Esme would even want. Guess Annie and Lily are going to be helping me more than I thought. Hmm. She’s going to be here for at least a day or two. Maybe I’ll wait until she gets home. I pull out my phone to t
“Come join us, Georgia,” Derek says, dropping Natalie from his view. “All of our information about the Gimble deal is here. Plus, take my phone, go through my emails, my letters.” “We have nothing to hide,” I add. I’m not surprised by Natalie’s reappearing. I had a feeling she might be back for
My stomach flips over again, and I want to ask him if there’s something between us. But the thought is absolutely silly. How can I expect my boss to reciprocate feelings for me when I’ve built him up in my head already? As we pull into the parking lot of the apartments and Derek kills the engine,
“It was so cute!” I can’t help but squeal as Derek and I head back to our apartments. “That’s the first time I’ve ever seen an ultrasound of a baby.” “Really?” “You’re the only person in my life with kids,” I state plainly. “I’ve never even been pregnant before.” “Well, that part was easier to
I crack a smile, accepting defeat. “Fine. My office at three.” “Now, was that so hard?” Rolling my eyes, I make my way out of the office. “See you later, boss.” Derek ends up driving us to the appointment together in his car. “I’ll bring you back to work tomorrow,” Derek tells me. “Since I k







