Living With The Boss

Chapter 16

About four months has past and the girls are so sweet, they've both started sucking their thumbs and are such quiet babies. They hardly cry, except for times when they are tired and i'm taking abit too long to feed or bathe them. Daniel has been a huge help and well his been doing some things that he really doesn't have to do, like running my a bath while i feed the girls or insisting that i take naps while he cooks. I've explained that the girls are his responsibility, not me but he just keeps saying that i'm their mom and if i'm happy, they'll be happy or something like that.

I've spoken to him about me and the girls moving. I mean this apartment of his isn't exactly child proof or child friendly. I want the girls to be able to play in a back yard with the flowers that were planted or in the pretty green gross. Also, it's not ideal for me to stay with him, i'm sure that i've put a damper on his love life or sex life and i really don't want to play house with someone who would later grow to resent knocking me up. His agreed to revisit the topic in a few weeks, after i've checked some homes out. Ofcause he insisted on buying the place since i quit my job at his company. I just felt that returning to work after staying in his house and having to share the girls with him would be too much for me. I would find it difficult to maintain a professional relationship with him.

His been working for the past two months already but hasn't stayed at the hotel since the girls were born. I suppose he wanted to be a present figure in their lives so i've been thinking of a co-parenting situation. I hate the idea of them being past between two homes but well i can't exactly stand in the way of Daniel's rights to be a good father and well his really been so good with the girls. Sometimes i walk in on one of his moments with them. His been singing to the girls when he lulls them to sleep and honestly, the realization that i didn't even know that he sang reminds me of just how little i actually know him. I don't regret having the girls or anything but i kinda do wish that i'd gotten to know him abit better first.

"I'm just going to get more wine." Ziya (Daniels sister) said. She's been visiting every chance that she gets it seems, i think that fact that we've named one of the girls after her still has her on a high. She's become a really good friend to me over these few months. Currently her kids are taking a nap with the girls. Her 3 year old daughter Lilly is so fascinated with the girls, i suppose it's because her brother Luke is a year older than her. "I think i'll get some more juice." I said as i followed her from the lounge to the kitchen. "So Zack is back home tomorrow and we're having a dinner tomorrow evening. I'm not sure if Daniel told you but Zack is just dying to meet his older brothers kids and well my parents would drive down here and pick you up themselves if you don't show up." "But can't i don't want to intrude on family time." I said. "You're family, you the mother of my nieces and besides, the girls are still too little to come with Daniel alone." "That's true but i'm not dressing up." I retorted. "You definitely don't have too, you're wearing track pants and still look like you could be in some magazine. I can't even believe you gained no weight after giving birth. Do you even know how much work i put in to look like this?" At that i had to laugh, "That's bull and you know it but thanks for the complement."

"So, are you and Daniel knocking boots yet?" she finished off her question but taking a sip of her red wine. "What? no. That's not the nature of our relationship. If you could even call it a relationship. His just the girls father and that's about it." "Yeah sure, is that why you're pouting while saying that? Besides, i know my brother pretty well and he does not look at you the way he does just because you're the mother of his kids. Besides he hasn't been with anyone since he found out about the girls." "I think you're reading into things too deeply and it's creepy that you know whether his been with someone or not." "I happen to know things. Besides my husband was his bestfriend before we got married so i kinda have my sources." "You are sneaky, you know that? But i don't see your brother and i knocking boots as you'd phrase it." I said while laughing at her choice of words. "What's knocking boots aunty Jess?" A little voice asked and when i turned in my stool i saw Luke sleepily walking towards his mom and i while rubbing his eyes. "Oh it's a dance honey. Did you have a good nap?" I said. "Yes but Lilly kicked me so i woke up but she's sleeping so i don't think she meant to." He said and when his mom tried to pick him up to have him sit on her lap he shook his head at her. "I want to sit with aunty Jess please." "Oh, i'm honored." I said while picking the little guy up. "And i think you're right, i'm sure Lilly kicked you in her sleep. You're a smart boy." I said and pinched his cheek. "Can i have juice too?" He said while staring at my glass. "Yes sure honey." Ziya said while getting up and getting his sippy cup from his bag. She then rainsed it and poured some juice in it for him. "Thank you mommy." "It's a pleasure honey."

Shortly after Lilly awoke and we ordered some pizza. I fed the girls when they woke up and let them attempt to crowl around for a bit. It was 5:30 when Daniel pulled into the driveway. "Does Daniel usually get home at this time?" Ziya asked. "Since his returned to work yes. Apparently he'd rather work here in his office and be home to put the girls to bed than to work late hours at the hotel." I said. I knew that to own your own company you'd have to sacrifice time and i've spoken to Daniel about me not wanting him to cut his office hours. I understand he loves the girls but his also worked so hard for his company i'm sure. I mean you don't just wake up successful. "Or maybe it's because you're not at the office anymore and he rushes home to see you and the girls." Ziya said just as he got out of his SUV. "Stop it, his coming in soon so change the subject." "Sure honey." She said as she smirked at me.

Daniel entered the front door, "Hey, Ziya i didn't know you'd be by today but it's nice to see you here to keep Jess company. How are you two today?" He said as he removed his suit jacket. "Uncle Danny!!" Lilly and Luke ran to him and he bent down to pick the two of them up. "Did the two of you grow? You guys are heavier than i remember." He said and put them down. "Yeah well, i don't exactly need an invitation to visit and well we're great. Jess was just saying how she missed you today before you pulled up." Ziya said and looked at me. "Did she now?" Daniel asked while walking to the twins and picked them up from the mat the kiss them. "No, i did not say that." I said while getting up to clear up the toys that the kids where playing with. "I'm sure you didn't but incase you did. I missed you too." Daniel said as he took a seat on one of the sofa's with the girls on each of his laps. "I better get going if i want to get home in time to prepare dinner." Ziya said while gathering her things. "Luke and Lilly, say goodbye to uncle Danny and aunt Jess okay?" "And our cousins mommy?" Lilly asked "Yes but be gentle with them okay?" "Okay." Lilly ran to me and squeezed my legs and then ran to Daniel and he lend down to let her kissed his cheek and then she kissed the twins too. Luke on the other hand went to hug Daniel and then kissed the girls on their cheeks and when he got to me he gestured for me to bend down to him so that he could hug me. To my surpress he kissed me on my cheek. "Bye aunty Jess." "Bye honey." I said. "Well it seems that my sons a big fan of you Jess. His never greeted Zacks girlfriend like that even though she's been on many family trips and buys him toys." Ziya said. "Well it must be my charm" I sarcastically said while hugging her. "See you tomorrow evening okay?" "See you tomorrow." Daniel said as she exited the apartment.

"So how was your day with my sis and the kids?" Daniel asked me as he placed the girls on the mat again and started helping me with the toys. "It was fun. I enjoyed the company, how was your day?" "Kinda bland." "You don't have to help me clear up, i'm sure you're tired so why don't you hop in a shower?" I said because even though i enjoyed his help, i kinda needed him to leave the room for a bit. Him being really great with kids plus him being this helpful is doing weird things to my lady bits and the fact that he smelt really good was not helping my situation. "That sounds great." He said and then removed his ty and started unbuttoning his shirt while still standing in the lounge. "What are you doing?" I said as i turned away from him. "Getting ready for my shower." "But do you have to do that right here?" i said still facing the other direction. "I guess not but you look like you could do with a show so i was just obliging. I'll be out in a bit." He said and i heard his footsteps as he exited the room.