My CEO 45

45 Let's Party! (Winona)

Anne made a unicorn cake and it looks stunning on the table and Phillip has managed to fill all the snack bowls, make sure the place is fresh and dust free, and is standing here with a coffee in hand for me. My lounge area has been transformed to party central. My hands feel jittery as I take it from him. "This room looks fabulous. Abby will just love it. I hope she's well enough to sit on her throne and open her presents with us." I'd hired her a golden velvet throne for the day.

"I'm sure she will. You know how she loves unwrapping gifts." Anne says with a big smile.

"I laugh. "Yes, and then she'll play with all the boxes they come in instead of the toys."

"I know. I got her the biggest boxed one I could find for that reason," Phillip adds in.

"That bike with the handle for us to push her along will be perfect for walks. She'll feel like she's really riding, and we can take over when she gets tired," I agree.

"She needs fresh air and sun to help her recover, we'll make sure she gets it'

"We may need to drive out of the city, but we can do that." I hope we can because I'm going to be so busy when I start this new job. I will talk to Jayden about regular time off.

"I'll leave you to it. Bit crowded here for me today. I'll be back tomorrow morning. So feel free to party

hard later." Anne smiles.

"Thanks for your help and the beautiful cake." I kiss her cheek as she leaves.

I sip my coffee. This will be the first time I've ever willingly invited Judy and Ashlyn into my home. I'll never trust them but I'm hoping they are satisfied enough to leave me alone. They have what they want. Jayden under their control. Jayden and Ashlyn are arriving early. The doorbell rings and I look at Phillip. "Guess it's time."

He nods.

I go and open the front door and the happy couple are there, looking spectacular in casual clothes. I mean, they are almost matching. I'm glad Lisa hasn't arrived yet, I can almost hear her snickering in my head. "Hey." I greet them. "You ready for the

in day?

Jayden smiles that smile and my heart bounces as he says, "born ready."

Jesus, has he forgotten he used to say that after we'd well, after he should've been spent and asleep but then we'd do it all over again.

back to invite them in. "I hear congratulations are in order." I smile at Ashlyn

can be the

you. It just felt right, you know. Now we'll be a proper

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her dig. "Motherhood is the hardest job of all but the most rewarding. It's

sure." Ashlyn

girl, play it

room. "It's too early in the

no. But I think this is an alcohol-free

doorbell rings and Phillip says

just so keyed up." Jayden looks as

a big day, but we can just play it cool. Let's get you and Abby in

that leads. Kids can be very unpredictable."

"No problem," Jayden says.

seat," I say

in one very huge box on one trolley, four times the size of Phillip's gift, and the other has about fifty smaller boxes, various sizes

says. "No problem. I can make room. Let's just move this one back here" He points at Phillip's gift. "and all of mine can go

Phillip's big gift to the

gift to Abby. It can stay at

move the big box

joke, bro, Mine needs more space so it's easier to move yours back." He waves his hands at

push the box back again

Hard nope on that." Phillip steps up again,

Phillip. Oh boy, this is getting out of

they look relieved and pull

do about the situation brewing. Do I tell them to stop, or do I let

accessories. I figured it would

bike we can operate from behind because

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