Mr. Big Jerk: A Forbidden Second Chance Romance (Kinda Cocky Series Book 3), стр. 48

He growled lowly. “Perfect timing, indeed.”

I stood to my tiptoes and kissed the lips of my husband before Daddy walked up behind me. He tapped me on the shoulder, and I turned around before he enveloped me in a massive hug. I was so thankful for the help my parents had provided for us. Mom came to stay with us at the house for the first two months of Bryce’s life so I could recuperate from my surgery, and Daddy took time off work to come play chef. And Clint’s parents had been a godsend once mine returned back home. But, while I was thankful for their help, I was excited to have the next two weeks all to myself.

With no one but Clint at my side.

“You guys sure you don’t want to stay an extra week? It’s on me,” Daddy said.

I leaned my head against Clint’s chest. “I’m sure.”

Daddy rubbed my back. “Well, if you change your mind? All you have to do is give me a call. And until then, Bryce will be well taken care of.”

Clint shook his hand. “Thanks for doing this at our place back in Vegas. We just thought Bryce would cope better with us gone if he was in his own surroundings.”

Daddy chuckled. “We raised two of them. So, trust me, we get it. We’re happy to help in any way we can. You two just make sure to enjoy yourselves.”

I wrapped my arms around Clint. “We will. I’ve already got us booked for surfing lessons.”

Clint paused. “Surfing lessons? Shouldn't we take it a bit easier than that?”

I looked up into his face. “A clean bill of health, remember?”

He gazed into my eyes. “I almost lost you, Roxy. I’m going to be a bit testy for a while when it comes to things.”

I nodded. “I know. And I love you all the more for it.”

Daddy smiled brightly. “If I waste any more time, your mother’s going to get hangry. And we all know what happens when she gets hangry.”

I giggled. “Go get that woman some food. We’ll come find you guys in a second.”

I watched as my father shook Clint’s hand one last time. Then, he trotted off towards the sprawling table of food. I drew in a deep breath as I turned toward the ocean, feeling Clint slip his arms around my waist. I gazed out over the darkened waters. I watched the night sky reflect itself aimlessly off the surface. But, once I felt Clint kiss my cheek, my focus turned elsewhere.

“Wanting to get things started early?” I asked.

He chuckled. “We’ll have plenty of alone time for that the next two weeks.”

“Mmmm, and I can’t wait.”

“Are you happy, Roxy?”

I furrowed my brow. “What kind of question is that?”

“Just answer it for me. Are you happy?”

I turned around in his arms. “Are you worried I’m not?”

He pinned me with a stern look. “Humor me.”

I nodded. “Okay. Well, I’ve just married the man of my dreams, I’m alive and healthy, I’ve got a beautiful baby boy, and I live in a pseudo-mansion on a sprawling fifteen acres. I’ve got a supportive husband who loves me. I’ve got family and friends that want to be part of my life.”

He smiled. “So, are you happy, Roxy?”

I shook my head. “I’m happier than I could have ever dreamt in my wildest dreams.”

“That’s my girl.”

He cupped the back of my head and brought my lips to his in a soft kiss. And as we stood there on the beach, only a quarter of a mile away from our private honeymoon cabana, I finally understood the true definition of ‘perfection.’ I had Clint, I had Bryce, I had my family and my health. I had a career waiting for me back at the security company once I felt well enough to start back working, and until then, I had the full support of the security teams I’d been managing beneath Clint ever since he gave me that promotion. I had more than I deserved. I had more than I had ever imagined in my wildest concoctions.

And when I looked over at the table of family and friends already eating without us, I realized something.

I realized we all got our happy endings.

“Ready to go eat?” Clint murmured.

I nodded. “Yeah. You?”

He kissed the top of my head. “I could always eat.”

I snickered. “Don’t I know it.”

He kissed the shell of my ear. “You just wait for dessert, though. I’ve cooked up something nice for you.”

My eyes fluttered up to his. “Oh? Does this have anything to do with the present you won’t let me open?”

He chuckled. “Let’s just say there are more surprises to come tonight. You know, once everyone clears out.”

I purred softly. “Then, I’m looking forward to it. As much of it as I can stand.”

I’m looking forward to the rest of my life with you, Clint.

And I knew that would never change, so long as I was alive.

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I should have never asked him out.

But don’t judge me.

It was a dare.

He looked hot at the nightclub, even though he stuck out like a sore thumb in a perfectly tailored suit.

Long story short – He said no when I asked him out.

Well, screw you, Mr. Big Shot.

That turned us from strangers to enemies pretty quickly.

And then… I applied for a new job.

It was a secretarial position.

Nothing fancy.

And definitely not at a firm that he owned.

Of course, I forgot that Mr. Big Shot does, in fact, own half of Las Vegas.

So, now here I am…

Standing in front of my worst enemy with a resumé in hand.

He gives me a smirk and checks me out.

And his next words will determine my fate.

You think I’ll get the job?

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