This Kiss

Chapter 88

Sunday evening arrived and was time for the brides to head back to the farmhouse. They were lying in bed in their suite with Natalia laying on Olivia's chest, Olivia mindlessly running her fingers through her lover's hair.

Olivia kissed her head and pulled her tighter against her. "I suppose we should get up and get dressed. The kids are expecting us."

Natalia nodded against her chest. "I guess you're right. It's just so comfy here in your arms. I'm not ready to go back to the real world yet."

"I know what you mean. I've thoroughly enjoyed the last two days with my wife."

"You've enjoyed not having to put clothes on for two days."

"That too. But no, it's been nice. We haven't had to worry about anything for two whole days. It's just been us, and it's been nice. We have so much going on and it's nice to have some time for just me and you. You know?"

"Yeah. I know." Natalia kissed Olivia's chest and rose her head to look into jade eyes. "I know we have a lot going on right now, but it's getting better. We just have the meeting in St. Louis and the barn renovation and then maybe things will settle down."

"We also have the grand opening of The Beacon Chicago, and if we buy the property in St. Louis we will have that renovation and then opening too. I don't know when we are going to squeeze in a real honeymoon."

"Baby, we talked about this. We are going to go on our honeymoon as soon as Ava's apartment is finished. We'll be done with the opening in Chicago, and, if we do buy the hotel in St. Louis, it will be under construction which Josh already agreed to oversee just like Chicago. We are going on a honeymoon Mrs. Spencer-Rivera."

"Yes ma'am." Olivia gave a mock salute.

Natalia leaned down and claimed Olivia's lips. "I love you Olivia Spencer."

"That's Olivia Spencer-Rivera."

Natalia smiled a full dimple smile. "Yes it is. So, you ready to get up and go home to our children?"

"No, but I guess it's time."

"Yes it is, but it's just a few hours and then we can crawl in our own bed and continue this."

"Mmm. That sounds good." The two shared a final kiss before rising from the bed and getting dressed. As Olivia was buttoning her shirt, she looked over at her wife. "So, we still have one more thing to discuss."

"What's that?" Natalia asked, turning around to face her love.

"When do you want to announce the new company and you're official role as partner and co-owner?"

"Um, I hadn't really thought about it."

"I told Mel to file all the paperwork when she files our marriage license and the name change forms, so it will be legal tomorrow morning, I was thinking we might hold a staff meeting and make the announcement to the staff first thing tomorrow." Natalia looked hesitant but nodded. Olivia approached her and took her in her arms. Kissing her soundly before leading her to sit on the bed. "What's wrong sweetheart?"

"Nothing."

"Natalia, come on honey, tell me."

"It's just, I'm worried about how the staff is going to handle it. You know some of them weren't

exactly thrilled when you first promoted me, and then, after I left over the summer and came back, some of them were worse than the first time around, I just..."

Olivia lifted her chin so their eyes met. "Hey, stop, none of that matters. You are my wife, my partner, we are complete equals in this relationship, and in this business. Baby, I wouldn't be where I am today without you. When I was sick you stepped in and took care of everything. You made sure The Beacon continued to run as normal. You have been doing far more than an assistance job since I first promoted you. You are amazing, who cares what anyone thinks. We know that you have more than earned your position in this company. Not because you married me, and put up with all my crap, but because you are amazing at your job. So, stop worrying about what our staff is going to think. They love you, and you have more than proven to them that you are capable in this job. And they definitely enjoy having a much calmer boss. Not just you, but the effect you have on me. Hell, most of them aren't even scared of me anymore. That's because of you Natalia, and I think most of them will be expecting this. Ava is the general manager, Rafe is her assistant, it's kind of obvious that you will be moving up too."