The Deal- Extra Chapters

Change of plans

Storyline: After they got married.

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Whilst looking down at his feet, Neil sighed. When he made it to the bottom of the stairs, he opened the door and welcomed the cold air. He noticed JJ's car ahead and quickened his pace, a small smile on his face.

When he was a few steps away from the car, he saw JJ open the door. For the last few weeks after the miscarriage, he had been meeting her in the car for lunch, so there was no need for her to get out. Before he could say anything to her, she pulled him into a hug.

"Thank you," he mumbled, wrapping his arms around her.

"You looked like you needed a hug."

"I really did. You're the best." He kissed her neck several times before pulling back and kissing her. "I love you."

"I love you too. But it's fucking freezing."

Neil watched her with a laugh as she waddled back to the car. "I love you, cara. You're so fucking cute and adorable."

"I know." She gasped and then walked back to him. "I didn't get my kiss."

"Yes you did."

"But I want my big kiss."

"Big kiss?"

"Yeah. Big kiss. Where you kiss me like your life depends on it."

"Alright then, loser, come here."

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Neil closed his eyes, feeling JJ run her hands up his arm. He leaned back slightly, tilting his head towards her with his eyes still closed.

"Cara?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you remember when we had that conversation when we first began dating? Our five year plan? Or ten year plan." She hummed. "I don't think I want to do it anymore."

"Do what, honey?"

"Own my own accounting firm. It's not because it's hard and I'm tired all the time, I just...I love numbers. If I go beyond a point, then it's just business stuff."

She smiled, bringing her hands up to his cheek. He opened his eyes slowly. "You're such a nerd."

"I know. And that's why you married me." She rolled her eyes. "Would you be disappointed in me if I stop with the plan?"

"God no! Neil, I'm going to tell you what you told me. You tried your best, you reassessed and you improved, and that's the important thing."

"What if I have a share in the firm but choose to stay playing around with numbers?"

"Whatever makes you happy, honey. You have given me support about my business from the very beginning and I am here to do the same for you. It makes me upset when I see you so upset. You're exhausted."

Neil look down at his phone and sighed. "I got ten minutes left. Do you want to come in and see the guys? They've been asking about you?"

"Of course," she said with a smile. When they got out the car, Neil extended his hand to her. "You know, honey, I'm here for you. You're my husband and you're the man I love. I just want you to be happy."

"I know." He kissed the top of her head before opening the door for her. "Let me tell them to validate your parking before we go to the cafeteria." With her hand still in his, he walked to the reception and spoke to them for a few seconds before continuing down the hall.

"Ahh, hello again Mrs Kelly," the security guard said as he let her in.

"Afternoon Tayeeb! How's the baby?"