Adorn • Jamie Redknapp

six

Sitting in Jamie's kitchen I feel like all I've done since I got to his house is laugh. Nothing feels new, it's like it's normal for me to come from a flight straight to his house for breakfast. I've watched him burn countless pieces of bacon but even so I appreciate the effort.

"Can we just admit that I can't cook and order breakfast?" Jamie asks with a laugh.

"There was me thinking I'd bagged a lad who can cook" I say rolling my eyes "and no we can't order breakfast. You spent enough money on food for me when we were in LA"

"Ellie I don't care about spending money on food. What I'm bothered about is eating because quite frankly I'm starving" Jamie says throwing the most recent burnt bacon into the bin.

"All you have to do is ask and I'll help" I say sipping my coffee.

"I invited you here for breakfast not for you to come over and cook your own breakfast"

"I'm not fussy Jamie, give me a sausage sandwich and I'll be happy" I say with a shrug. At this point I'd take a bowl of cereal.

"I can only imagine what you're thinking right now" Jamie says with a laugh as he hands me a sausage sandwich.

"What might that be?" I ask biting my lip.

"You're probably thinking how much of a disaster today has became. You were expecting a cracking breakfast and you're stuck with a sandwich"

"Quite the opposite actually. I'm more impressed at the effort you're going to just to make me breakfast and even if it isn't perfect I got to admire the view" I'm sure anyone would agree that it's the thought that counts.

"Ellie you can't say stuff like that! You're such a tease!" Smirking at Jamie I roll my eyes. His mind always leads to one thing.

"I'm not having sex with you Jamie" I say bluntly trying to keep a straight face.

"Seriously?" Jamie asks laughing "you think I invited you to come for breakfast to have sex with you? It's shameful that you think I'd have to do something like this when we both know that I'd only need to make a move on you and you'd cave in"

"Shut up" I say with a laugh as I playfully shove Jamie. I know he's right and he knows he's right but I'll never admit that.

Spending the day with Jamie I eventually change into one of his T-shirts and a pair of my own shorts, he might think I look good in my uniform but after a flight the first thing I want to do is take it off. Usually I'd be conscious how I look around a man but being with Jamie I feel like he'd make me feel like the most beautiful girl in the world if I was sat with no make up on and greasy hair.

"What's on your mind?" Jamie asks turning to look at me.

"You" I say biting my lip.

"Care to elaborate at all?"

"I know what you're thinking Jamie" I say with a laugh "that's not what I'm thinking about though. It just blows my mind how we met and now look at us. I've literally been with you all day"

"It's not a bad thing though Ellie. Okay maybe it was a different way of meeting but it definitely wasn't a bad thing" Jamie says pulling me into his chest.

"I never said it was a bad thing. I believe everything happens for a reason. I think we were supposed to meet and I'm happy we did" I say leaning up to kiss Jamie. Maybe it's because he's older but I feel like Jamie understands me more than anyone ever has before.

"God you're incredible Ellie. You're the kind of girl I need in my life. It feels like meeting you has been perfect timing and this is what I've been waiting for" listening to Jamie I can't stop the blush creeping up my cheeks. I'm under no illusion I know Jamie has flaws, I'm yet to find out what they are but so far he's a perfect gentleman.

"Dad are you home?" Hearing a voice I panic. Jamie's kids have never been a secret, he's in the public eye there's no way he could've hid them from me but the last thing I expected was to meet them now.

"Jamie what do we do? I can't meet your kids yet!" I whisper to Jamie as I move away from him as quick as I can.

"Don't worry about it. They'll love you"

"Jamie no! It's too soon, I can only imagine what they'll think of me!" It was always a risk when I came to Jamie's house that his kids would be here I just didn't expect it today.

"Hi boys! How was mum's house?" Jamie asks as his kids walk into the living room, I try to keep out of their conversation and make myself as small as possible in the corner of the sofa which works until Jamie decides to bring me into the conversation "Charley, Beau this is Ellie my..friend" I can hear the hesitation in Jamie's voice as he refers to me as a friend. We both know we're much more than friends but it's not time to tell his kids that.

"Dad we've seen the paparazzi photos. You don't have to pretend Ellie isn't your girlfriend. I'm okay with it and I'm sure Beau is too" listening to Jamie's son speaking to his dad I begin to think I'm worrying over nothing.

"Ellie isn't my girlfriend, Charley"

"You don't have to protect us. You seem happy and that's okay. You did good dad" Charley says before walking out of the living room.

"How do you feel Beau?" Jamie asks looking at his youngest son.

"It's fine with me. I'll be in my bedroom" Beau says before following his brother out of the room. Turning to look at Jamie I'm overwhelmed. I have no idea what just happened.

"That to me sounds like you've got the approval off my boys. I couldn't ask for more even if that was unexpected" Jamie says pulling me to my feet.

"I don't even know what just happened Jamie. I definitely didn't expect to meet your kids. My god!" I say running my fingers through my hair as I take a deep breath.

"Hey, it's okay maybe that was better than planning a full meeting. It's made me realise one thing though"

"What's that?" I ask wondering where Jamie is going with this.

"I've been dragging my heels and I should've asked you to officially be my girlfriend, long before now"

"Are you serious?" I feel like things with Jamie have moved so quickly. We've been out a few times in LA and this is the first time I've been in the UK with him but I don't even consider saying no.

"Of course I'm serious. You're incredible I'd be stupid to even think about letting you go"

"Yes I'll be your girlfriend" I say kissing Jamie. I couldn't think of anything that would make me happier. My crazy life may be going at 500 miles an hour at the minute but I wouldn't change a thing. Life is for living and that's exactly what I'm going to do.