Kit And Kisses
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Because of Kit's career, Grey hadn't brought up the subject of children. His love for his wife glowed in his heart as he responded, "So would I. But I thought maybe you needed more time. Your career is important to you."
"Yes, it is. And I'd like to keep involved with public relations. But I also want to have your baby. I think it would make life more...complete."
He put his arm around her and pulled her close, whispering in her ear, "Want to slip away and start now?"
She laughed and jabbed him in the ribs. Then her smile faded. "Can we afford it? I mean we have to think of the future. College..."
"The store's doing great thanks to your bright ideas. Customers just needed to know Corey's existed. And as long as we make personal service our trademark and keep expanding, I foresee a bright future. Your decorating center with paint and fabric samples was brilliant. The fabric shop sends customers to us, we send customers to them... More ideas like that and I'll have to V the t I hire more help."
"Deedee told me the gallery sold another of her paintings."
Because of Deedee's drawings, Kit had suggested she take art lessons. Within a month, she'd blossomed under her teacher's tutelage and the woman had found a gallery willing to show her work. Now working with oils and watercolors, she painted on a regular basis.
Grey chuckled. "She's becoming quite an entrepreneur. Not only is she selling her paintings, but she told me Maggie's going to pay her to help her at home."
"Maggie says Deedee has been a godsend the past few months. Now that the baby's here, she can use her help even more. Between the pet shop, and painting, and now helping Maggie, Deedee is almost working full time."
"She seems to love it."
"Because the work gives her independence she needs. We have to let her try her wings, Grey."
"And we have to try ours. I want to see you swollen with my child. If you're ready, so am I."
She gazed into his eyes saying solemnly, "I'm ready."
Deedee called to Grey and Kit. "Look at the butterflies."
As the weather had gotten warmer over the past few weeks, Kit and Grey had planted a garden with butterflies in mind. Now swallowtails dipped and hovered over the red and white impatiens. As the zinnias grew taller and the snapdragons and phlox filled out, more and more butterflies would be drawn to the area.
Kit and Grey strolled to the garden where Deedee watched the delicate creatures. Maggie and Eric followed.
Kit felt the comfort of her sister and brother-in-law by her side. As Deedee sidled closer and brushed Kit's elbow with a smile, Kit knew she'd found true happiness. The wings of love had brought Grey to her. She'd treasure the love and happiness they shared...always.
When Grey wrapped his arms around her, she treasured the love they'd found and looked forward to whatever the future brought...because they'd embrace it together.
"I love you," he murmured in her ear.
"I love you, too," she whispered back, looking forward to treasuring the moment and believing in the future.
From the Author:
Kit And Kisses, first published with Kensington Precious Gems, was a challenging romance to write. The hero and heroine face real-life responsibilities. To add an aspect of Paintington beauty and a little lightness, I created a butterfly garden to entrance the hero's sister. I have a butterfly garden of my own that brings me hours of enjoyment. Throughout all my books, I attempt to keep the emotion of my characters as the focus. My intention is always to touch my readers' hearts and urge them to believe in happily-ever-after. Since Kit And Kisses, I've gone on to write many more novels, making both the USA Today List and the Borders Group Bestseller List. Living in Pennsylvania with my college sweetheart and two cats, I spend most days writing, editing, cooking and gardening. I draw inspiration from music, the farm in my back yard, and my butterfly garden. Relationships have always fascinated me and I look forward to writing about them for a long time to come.