Sparkles : Shine (Book #3) The Russo Series {Completed}

Chapter 21

Richard pulls his tie-on place before he grabs his jacket and turns to find Naomi still asleep on their bed, grabbing a note he leaves a message to her and puts it on the table next to her.

"Baby" he whispers as he puts his hand on top of her head and Naomi groans.

"I am going downstairs to check on few things" he informs and Naomi groans in sleep.

"Baby, wake up for a moment" he requests and Naomi sighs in sleep as she slowly opens her eyes.

"Good morning" he smiles and she grumbles in irritation.

"I am going downstairs and will be back later, you rest, okay?" he asks and she nods her head.

"Be right back" he smiles as he drops a kiss on top of her head while he pulls and walks out of the room.

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"My whole-body aches" Gabby yawns as she stands next to the elevator as Richard reaches it.

"Really?" Richard teases and Gabby turns to glare at him.

"Don't be so cheerful it's too early and anyways it's all your fault" she blames making him grin.

"Well, all I suggested was you and Rick getting a room" he teases and she scoffs.

"Too early for sex jokes, my whole-body aches from dancing, I should not have put my heels back on to dance again" Gabby waves her hand making him laugh.

"You should have rest then, why so early?" he asks and she nods towards Ricardo who was busy typing.

"He wanted to meet everyone from breakfast"

"Everyone's up?" Richard asks.

"Yeah, where's Naomi?" she asks looking behind him.

"She is sleeping, she had a long night" Richard points as he remembers the gift wrappers all around their room.

"See, Rare should learn something from you, who lets their wives sleep in until late. And long night, eh?" Gabby teases making him wink and she shoves her shoulder on his side.

"You are here" Ricardo states as he puts his phone back.

"Yeah"

"What do I need to learn?" he asks as he eyes his wife.

"Richard let Naomi sleep till late" Gabby points to him before she yawns to make a point.

"So? Do you see me go wake her up?" he asks and Gabby glances at Richard as she moves closer to his side.

"I think the bullet he took must have damaged his brains; he has been way too much unlikeable these days" she whispers to Richard who chuckles.

"Or maybe he is sexually frustrated" Richard replies before both of them jump apart as Ricardo slaps his hand hard on their shoulder.

"Stop talking crudely with your sister-in-law and you" Ricardo points his finger at Gabby who pouts.

"Your stomach was grumbling even at sleep so I woke you up for breakfast" Ricardo points and Gabby wraps her arms around his waist hugging him.

"Don't get angry" she smiles sweetly at him and he just stares at the elevator door before Gabby kisses on his jawline.

"Hmm" she asks and he eyes her before pinching her nose.

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"Where's Naomi?" Alana asks as she looks behind Richard.

"Good morning to you too mom" Richard smiles as he kisses on Alana's cheek.