The Senator's Twin Daughters

Chapter 9

He finds himself checking the girl's room to make sure everything is perfect before he makes his way to Jackie's room. Taking a look around to make everything is perfect for Jackie's stay. He wants her to be comfortable, the last thing he wants is to make things awkward or make her uncomfortable.

Just as he is coming down the steps he hears the sound of a horn from the chauffered car he had sent to pick them up from the airport. As much as he would've liked to have greeted them at Barnstable the local airport, he wanted to make sure that everything is perfect when they arrive.

The car comes to a stop and Jack makes his way across the lawn towards the car.

"Hey," he says as Caroline and Arabella excitedly exit the car.

"Daddy," they scream as they run up to their father who comes down to their heights to hug them.

He notices Jackie getting out of the car wearing a yellow and white sundress,  she looks breathtaking in. She is smiling as he knows she must be in a good mood.

"Hey Kid," Jack says smiling.

"Hello, Jack," Jackie replies standing in front of him.

"Can I get a hug?"

She sighs and reluctantly walks up to him. They have a quick friendly hug before she steps back.

"Let's go inside," Jack says, "I'll show you to your room girls."

Taking Caroline and Arabella's hands as they walk inside.

"You ready to see your room," he says to his daughters as they approach their bedroom door.

"Yes," they both reply in unison.

"Ready Kid?" he asks looking at Jackie.

"Yes," she replies.

Opening the door to reveal a rose pink bedroom with two white twin beds with matching furniture. Above each bed is each girl's name painted in cursive writing. The closet is partially full of dresses and other cute little outfits. In the corner is a ton of toys along with two large rocking horses.

Caroline and Arabella's eyes get so big they look like they could pop out their sockets when they see all the toys in one corner.

"WOW! Are they all for us?" Caroline asks looking up at him.

"Yes, all for my girls," he replies before kissing Caroline and Arabella's forehead before they run towards the mountain of toys.

"Girls make sure that you put everything back the way you found it," Jackie says coming to stand beside him.

From the look on her face, he can tell she is impressed by how fast he was able to get their rooms together. He told her he had planned to decorate their bedroom by the time they came up for their visit. That information was only provided a week ago.

"So how did I do?" he asks beaming with pride.

"I'm very impressed Mr. Kennedy. They seem really happy," she replies smiling.

Moving closer, and dropping his voice a bit, "I can show you where your room is."

She follows him to the room next door to Caroline and Arabella's room. Jackie opens the door to see a large queen bed surrounded by matching mahogany furniture. The walls are painted a pale yellow and trimmed in white. In the corner is a medium-sized mahogany bookcase filled with different types of books, while on top is a marble horse statue.

"I didn't do too bad did I?" he asks crossing his arms over his chest.

"Yes, it's nice. Thank you, Jack," she replies sitting down on the bed.