Book 2: What Happens Here - Chicago (What Happens Here Series)

Chapter 66 - Ethan

The next day after returning to Chicago from their trip to New York, and after Jasmine's parents had flown back to Charlotte, Ethan and Jasmine were sitting on the sofa watching a movie as they waited for their Indian take-out delivery. Ethan had ordered from one of his favorite Indian restaurants, and after Jasmine had baked two dozen strawberry cupcakes, topped with a homemade strawberry icing and fresh strawberries which she'd shared with his parents and of course Caden, she'd placed them on the cooling rack in the kitchen. They were planning to have them for dessert after their take-out, and by the way the entire kitchen smelled like a bakery, Ethan's mouth watered in anticipation of trying yet another one of her fabulous creations. Jasmine was indeed a marvelous cook, as well as a baker, and he couldn't wait to marry her and spend the rest of his life with her, because she was the complete and total package.

Hearing the doorbell, Ethan stood and went to the door. Once he'd taken the bags from the delivery guy, Ethan carried them into the kitchen and plated their food. As usual, he'd ordered the Bengali Lamb Shank, and Jasmine had ordered the Paneer Pasanda. As they'd sat down to eat, Ethan had offered Jasmine a piece of his lamb shank, but he had declined when she'd offered him a bite of hers, because he wasn't a huge fan of the dish. As they'd eaten dinner, Ethan and Jasmine had discussed their wedding plans.

Laughing, Jasmine had said, "Um...so you want to actually sing to me at the wedding?" Chuckling, Ethan said, "Absolutely! Have I not shown you my skills in every area of our lives so far?" A huge smile spread across Jasmine's face as she said, "You most definitely have, but how about we just let my mom sing at the wedding, like she offered to do, and you can sing to me while we're on our honeymoon." Sliding a forkful of pasanda into her mouth, Jasmine smiled and waited for his response.

Eyes narrowing, Ethan pointed his fork at her as he said, "I'm starting to think that you may be doubting my vocal skills baby." Shaking her head, Jasmine said, "Of course I'm not baby, but I think your skills in that area should be kept between you and I." And giving him a coy look, Jasmine said, "As sexy as you are Ethan... I don't want all of those other women to know that not only are you gorgeous, successful, and a magnificent lover, but you have vocal skills as well." And after finishing her meal, she wiped her mouth before she said, "Hell, they'll be lined up around the block to try and take you from me."

Knowing that she was attempting to sweet talk him, Ethan said, "That is such crap, and you know it!" Shrugging, Jasmine said, "Seriously baby. I'm not trying to share you with anyone, and once these women find out that you have yet another skill to add to your repertoire, I'll have to fight them off with a damn stick!" Laughing, Ethan said, "Again.... that is crap, and you just don't want me to sing at the wedding. Which is unfortunate because I had the perfect song picked out and everything." Dropping his head in mock defeat, he released an exaggerated sigh before he raised his head and gave her a sad look.

Jasmine gave him a playfully skeptical look as she said, "Okay. I'll bite, what song were you planning to sing?" Shaking his head, Ethan smiled as he said, "Nope, it's too late now. You said that I wasn't allowed to sing at the wedding, so you'll never know!" Laughing, she stood, and pushing him back on the couch, Jasmine straddled him as she said, "Tell me, or else!" Chuckling, Ethan gripped her hips, positioning her core over the hard bulge of his erection that was trapped between them. When Jasmine rolled her hips, Ethan closed his eyes and groaned her name. "Jasmine." Leaning down Jasmine said, "I'm going to absolutely love being your wife."

Half an hour later, Jasmine climbed off of Ethan's lap. Naked, sweaty and extremely sated, she blew out a ragged breath, as she said, "Wow Ethan...." Chuckling, Ethan released a breath of his own before he said, "Yeah... you took the words right out of my mouth baby." Running a hand through his damp hair, Ethan shook his head as he turned to smile over at Jasmine. Seeing the beautiful flush that covered her naked body as her hair clung in long ringlets against her sweat dampened skin had Ethan licking his lips as he watched her chest rise and fall with each deep inhalation. Jasmine was beautiful, and in that moment, she was even more so.