Reverie Dyad

Chapter 39

Iris POV:

Sneaking into the cabin, I carefully removed my heels to avoid making any noise. With silent steps, I scanned the lounge area, my eyes falling upon the card game neatly stacked in the middle of the coffee table.

A warm grin spread across my face as I reminisced about the countless memories associated with that very game.

Stepping further into the room, I couldn't help but stop in the doorway, a playful pout forming on my lips. They looked incredibly adorable. Cole was sound asleep, his head resting on Reid's chest, Cole's arm wrapped affectionately around Reid's torso. Meanwhile, Reid had his head nestled against Cole's, his arm casually draped over Cole.

I couldn't resist capturing the moment. Pulling out my phone, I stealthily took a picture of them. The snap of the camera was the abrupt sound that jerked them awake, causing sheets and duvets to fly in the air. They both groaned, rubbing the sides of their heads in a half-awake daze.

Amused by their reaction, I saved the picture as my screensaver and tucked my phone back into my pocket. The subtle movement caught their attention, making them finally notice my presence in the room.

"Princess," Cole mumbled in his sleepy voice, his eyes lighting up as he rushed towards me, enveloping me in a tight hug. He effortlessly lifted me off the ground, twirling me around, and I couldn't help but chuckle.

"Missed me, huh?" I teased, and he mumbled something unintelligible while planting a kiss on the nook of my neck.

"God, you smell amazing," he groaned, his words filled with genuine appreciation, and I playfully pushed him away. He frowned, puzzled, and that's when I handed him an envelope.

While he eagerly tore it open and checked its contents, I felt strong arms wrapping around me from behind.

"Hey, Darling," Reid murmured against my cheek, his warm breath sending shivers down my spine. I smiled, turning my face and planting a soft kiss on his cheek.

"Hey."

"Princess..." Cole said, his voice trailing off. I looked up at him, noticing the shock and excitement in his eyes.

"Yeah," I replied, mirroring his excitement with my own.

"What?" Reid asked, clearly intrigued. Cole shoved the papers at him, his eyes still fixed on me.

"I'm so fucking proud of you!!" Cole exclaimed, squeezing me tightly, his enthusiasm contagious.

"Damn, mamas," Reid exclaimed, and I could hear the grin in his voice, even without seeing his face.

I recounted my day, starting from the early morning meeting with Mr. Harold at 7 a.m. By 10 a.m., I had drafted the architectural structure and sent it to him.

His response was beyond my expectations—he was so pleased that he wrote me a check for a staggering 1.3 million dollars as a gesture of gratitude. Initially, I assumed it was a payment to buy the design from me, but to my surprise, Mr. Harold explained that the actual transaction would occur once he consulted with his team of engineers.

"I should be expecting a call from him later today," I shared with excitement, and both Reid and Cole beamed at me, their pride radiating so strongly that I felt a warm, glowing sensation in my chest.

"We absolutely have to celebrate this achievement," Reid declared, his eyes alight with excitement. I gently placed my hand on his chest, attempting to quell their exuberance.

"No," I protested weakly, but they were already in the midst of planning.

"Dinner, maybe?" Cole suggested, his mind racing ahead, and I opened my mouth to object, but my words were drowned out.