After The Road Trip

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Later that week. I was stood making dinner for the family. Emma was at work but should be here soon. Billie walked in with Roni holding Ryder. I smiled seeing my eldest and youngest smiling at each other.

"Mummy. We're hungry" Billie moaned as she slouched down on the island.

"I'm cooking dinner. It should be ready for when Emma gets here" I replied with a stern look knowing she wants to get something from the fridge.

"How long is that" Roni asked as she turned her gaze from her brother to me.

"About half hour. We're hoping to set a date for the wedding tonight" I said with an excited face knowing how much I loved planning my first wedding.

"So your really going ahead with all this? Are you sure it's what you want" amber asked as she entered the room with Liam charging past her.

"Yeah if that's ok with you guys" I softly said as I'm always worried how one of them will react.

"I'm ok with it" Billie said as she sat up and gave me a cheesy smile.

"Yeah. Me too" Liam added as he held amber's hand to encourage her.

"It makes you happy so yeah" amber shrugged like she didn't care but I caught the small smile to show she did.

"She's part of the family now" Roni said with a laugh as she placed Ryder into his walker.

"Thank you all. Remember she is Ryder's mother too. She doesn't have to be yours. We both understand if you never see her that way but Emma loves you all so much and she'll always be there for you" I said with a smile knowing my fiance would do anything for them.

Emma then walked into the kitchen. She sighed as she took her apron from her waist and dumped it onto the table with her bag. She looked up to see us all smiling at her.

"What? I haven't got more pen on my face have I" Emma asked looked at us all confused.

"No we were... What do you more" I asked as it finally clicked what she said.

"Long story. I fell asleep while writing. Why you all staring at me then" Emma asked now worried she done something or has something on her.

Before I could speak amber walked over to her. She hugged her tight causing a smile from Emma. One by one my children joined the hug. Well except Ryder for obvious reasons. I watched them as they smiled happily together.

"Will you be our other mother" Roni asked on behalf of the rest of them.

"Please" amber added to help prove she meant it too.

My eyes teared up at this. Emma pulled away and looked at them all. She smiled brightly as she bent down a little to see them all closer.

"Of course I will. I love you guys so much" Emma replied with a chuckle like it was a silly question to ask.

My heart melted as she pulled my children into her arms. I wiped a single tear away as this moment meant the world to me. With how they all started this is amazing. The group soon pulled away and Emma stood up straight.

"Thank you kids" I said with a smile as I wiped another tear that got loose.

"Hey my baby boy" Emma said with a big smile as she crouched down to pick Ryder up. My son smiled so brightly as he saw Emma. He gave her a big hug and kiss while smiling loads. "Did you miss me today"

"He's been a little shit all day" I sighed knowing my son is so naughty already.

"Well did you at least miss me" Emma asked as she walked towards me with a laugh.

"Of course I did" I replied smiling brightly as she moved to kiss me.

"Ew get a room" amber growned as she started walking out the room.

"Well your leaving so there is no point now" I said with a giggle knowing I just annoyed her more.

I turned back to Emma who kissed me again. It was only soft because of the kids but that didn't stop her lingering. We soon pulled away and I got back to making dinner.

"How was the day anyway" Emma asked while going round to sit next to Billie at the island.

"Yeah not to bad. How was work? Your home a little early" I questioned as I glanced up at her with slight curiosity.

"It was busy. I was tired so I said I had to leave. I own the place so I can do what I want" Emma replied with a laugh before looking at our son in her arms.

I just rolled my eyes and finished dinner. I put it into the oven to let it cook. By this point everyone had gone off somewhere. I then saw my phone vibrate on the counter. I looked to see Johnathon messaged.

Johnathon: I would like to apologize. The way I acted with you and Emma wasn't ok and I'm sorry. You were and always will be my favourite employees of the company and I'd hate for you to look at me differently.

Johnathon: also congratulations on the engagement. I would be honoured to attend the wedding if you'd accept my apology and allow me.

Regina: of course I forgive you. Thank you for saying sorry. I'll have to talk to Emma and see what she thinks before I make any promises. I'm sure it will mean a lot that you messaged.

Johnathon: regardless if you do or not I have a gift for you. I'm aware you want to buy that extra 5% of my company. As an apology and wedding gift you can have it.

My eyes went wide. My breathing hitched. I own 45% of the company and I have been wanting to buy the extra 5%. Making us partners. I looked up forgetting Emma isn't here. I then looked back at the phone still in shock.

Regina: oh my god! Thank you so much! That honestly means the world to me!

Johnathon: it's quite alright my darling. It will be an honour to be partners with you. Have a good evening.

"EMMA!" I called out in excitement as I dropped my phone on the island and ran towards the lounge.