Lily’s Pov.
The last week of my work was very restricted and Ryan and I barely got any moments in between. We would meet for breakfast then the whole day remains busy. But we text a lot.
It was funny how talkative I can be on texts. I told him so many things through it. About my childhood, my college and my family. I also told him that I like spending time with him.
He once asked me about Davis and I told him everything. I also told him that I have to go on wedding of a friend to Charlestown in South Caroline and I have to go there for a week.
“That is not fair. What would I do without you here? And you are not even saying anything about Vermont.” Ryan says as we have breakfast on Friday the last day of my working in Andersons Company.
“When did I say that you can’t come to Vermont with me?” I ask
As it is informal day and last day of my contract, I have wore dark blue jumpsuit with flutter sleeve and twisted knot on one side. Ryan looks up at me with surprise and question in his eyes and I nod at him.
“Great then I will make up some excuse to spend a week with you and also to look out for some dealing I have there. By the way when is your birthday?” He asks me with a boyish grin.
“On second of May.” I say sheepishly as I look down and sip at my milkshake.
“Ms. Lily Rose Scott, you are telling me that you were going to spend your birthday alone in a city unknown to you. Why?” Ryan asks with a shock.
“I used to spend it with my family or friends but as they are all busy, I thought to go for a vacation. I never had you in plans as you came later.” I say.
“And if I hadn’t asked you would you have told me by yourself?” He asks with a raised brows.
“Maybe.” I say and when he sighs I ask, “When is yours?”
“Fifth of June.” He says.
“Great. By the way, I am going for shopping this weekend. What do you think I should pack for our vacation?” I ask to lighten his mood as I hold his arm.
“Do you like cycling, horse riding and hiking?” He asks.
“I know cycling not anything else that you mentioned there but I would love to try those things.” I say and then we discuss what we can do there.
“I will send you the details and we will go there in my car. So be ready on first of May on Saturday. Okay?” He says.
“Okay, Sir.” I say and kiss him on cheek.
I decided to go for shopping in Manhattan only after I come to live with my brother and his family for next weekend as I would be spending my last weekend in agency. The whole last day at office goes like any other day. But at 5 Sarah comes and I hand it over all the work.
I leave the company after that and look back and wave at Bob then wall away from there with heaviness in my heart. This last one month has changed my life for better. I am enjoying a very beautiful romantic relationship with Ryan.
When I reach my apartment there is flower on my name and a note. It is from Ryan and the note says, ‘That contract is over but our contract is not.’
I smile and take flowers inside. I make a list as I eat pizza about the things I need to do but along with the things I would be doing in Vermont.
I have big plans for Vermont. I want to take next step in my relationship with Ryan. There is no need to make him wait if I really like him and want the same thing. I have to do this someday and it is better he would be the one.
Because I have feelings for him, deeper than I know and obviously he is caring, gentle and very very hot. Whenever we hug, I can feel his toned body against mine and the only thought that comes to my mind is how he would look without his clothes on.
I can’t imagine I was having that thoughts but then I let it be as maybe I am not only one thinking that. Mia’s maid of honour calls me about bridesmaid dresses size and how to pay my share. When I ask her what it would be she said it is a surprise. I don’t ask much and then I get changed and go to sleep.
The next week goes by and my colleagues gave me party at my last day. I get good recommendation letter from not only my agency but also from Andersons Company.
I pack a bag on Saturday morning to stay with my family for some days and also for Emma as her due date is near. I pack a other bag of gifts I bought for the new member of our family. But then I get call from Lucas.
“I am on my way, Lucas.” I say but he interrupts me.
“We are going to hospital. Meet us there only. Emma has gone to labour.” I ask.
“Okay. Who is with Ethan?” I ask.
“Our neighbour Mrs. Smith. Bring him with you when you are coming. Everything is fine so don’t rush.” Lucas says calmly.
As I hall a taxi when Ryan calls me, “Do you have any plan? I was thinking about taking you to lunch or dinner maybe.”
“Oh, Ryan. I wish I could but I am going for hospital.” I say as I sit in it and give address to Lucas’s house to driver.
“Why? What happened?” Ryan asks and his voice sounds concerned.
“Actually Emma has gone into labour so I would be looking after Ethan until she is discharged.” I say.
“It is okay. Call me when everything is over.” He says.
“I will. Bye.” I say and he hangs up.
Soon I reach the house and tell the man to wait for a minute. I put my bags inside the home and take some necessary things for Emma. Then after taking Ethan from neighbour we go to hospital.
“Is Mom okay, Aunty?” Ethan asks me.
“Ofcourse she is. But you know what is going to happen?” I ask.
“She told me that soon I am going to have little sister and I am going to become big brother.” He says with pride in his voice.
“Yes you are right dear. So the day has come finally. We are going to meet your little sister very soon.” I say with a smile.
“Now. But I have yet to bring gift for her.” Ethan says as he goes in deep thoughts.
“Oh really. And what was it that you wanted to gift her?” I ask.
“My toys.” He says with big grin.
“Great.” I say.
I keep Ethan talking while we are in taxi and soon reach the hospital. I ask at the nurse station about Emma and one of them tells us the ward number. We go there to see Grace sitting outside. Ethan hugs her and she sits him in her lap.
“Is everything okay?” I ask her as I sit beside her.
“We will know soon.” She says.
We wait for like half hour in hospital as the noises comes from everywhere. I am still not comfortable being here. But it is better than the last time. The last time I came here was for Ethan’s birth and his face helped to hold back the bad memories of hospital from my mind.
Lucas comes out wearing scrubs and says that we all need to wash our hands and get sanitized before meeting the new member of our family. We excitedly do as he say as we want meet her.
When we get inside, Lucas shows off the baby to Grace and Ethan while I go to Emma who looks so beautiful. I kiss her cheek and hold her hand.
“How are you?” I ask.
“Now that she out of me a bit empty but okay.” She says.
“You look so pretty.” I say as I kiss her hand and wipe a single tear that falls from her eye.
“And you are making me cry. So what are going to name her?” She asks me as Grace comes to give me the baby.
She is so pretty just like Emma. She has same hair has hers too, light brown. But she has Scott’s eyes, green. She coos and my heart melts.
“Well she is cleary Evelyne.” I say looking at Emma.
“Evelyne. Such a pretty name. I love it. I thought you were going to name her with word ‘L’. I am surprised.” She says.
“Well I wanted to match it with Ethan. And we can call her Eve also.” I say as I give Eve to her mother.
We spend some time then it was time to leave as only one person could stay. It is decided that Lucas would stay at night while Grace would stay for afternoon. Lucas takes us back to house.
We decide to decorate the house to welcome Emma and Eve. The nursary is being decorated by father and son duo while I start baking Emma’s favourite cake of angel food cake along with other things.
I make some lunch first for Lucas and us. Then make some dinner for all of us as Emma would be discharged tomorrow morning. I see to the other decoration and after everything is complete, Ethan is most happy looking as he sees the decoration he helped with.
He had given every one of his toys in new nursery. I keep him busy and fed. Then Grace arrives and says I was not that bad at choosing name for Evelyn.
“Now I am not worried about your kids anymore for having bad names.” Grace says.
“Whatever.” I say.
“And you can practice in three four years maybe.” She says.
Later when I lay down for sleep, I think about having a baby of my own someday. I know there is still time for it. But I would like to hold my baby who would have my hair color maybe or maybe Ryan’s.
I stop short at my thoughts. Why did I think that? I should not think that far. But don’t I see my future with Ryan going somewhere? I do but what if it doesn’t work out? No I have to stay positive.
Nothing could be said right now. But the only thing important right now is to try to work it out. Yes. And maybe it would work out for well and what I am thinking could become true.
But we have to pass lots of stages before reaching there. We have to develop our relationship, learn to trust each other, fall in love maybe the marriage. There is lot of time for that. I go to sleep as I think that.
Next day, when they come home we surprise her and while I cook lunch Grace gets Emma ready. I give Grace matching outfit for Emma and Eve of pink color.
We celebrate the day by cutting cake and having meals together. For next two days, I stay with them to look after them. They already know that I am going to Vermont.
They were sad at first but then let it be as I was excited about my trip. I go for shopping and buy the stuff for a week stay there. Lucas trys to lend me money but I deny it outright saying that I will ask him when I will need it.
I buy two summer dresses, one riding wear, one outfit for hiking or cycling, then two formal wears and two bathing suit. I also buy some lingeries. By the time I came out of the store I was literally as red as tomato.
I stay with my family till Thursday then come back to my apartment. I met Ryan only once during that time. And it was very brief. I hope that on this vacation we get more time me.
Lucas drops me home on Thursday after lunch. I pack my trolley bag with my clothes and one duffel bag with my toiletries. I have to pack one more backpack with snacks which I am going to make tomorrow as we would be leaving day after tomorrow and then lastly pack my sling bag.
Next day, I bake chocolate chip cookies along with honey muffins and chocolate chip muffins. After packing them up I eat sandwiches for lunch. I recheck everything and get call from Ryan.
“So you are ready?” He asks.
“Yes. Totally.” I say with excitement clear in my voice.
“Great. Do one thing. You meet me one block away and I will pick you up from there. Okay?” He says and I understand.
“Okay.” I say.
“Also I can’t wait to spend this week with you. Bye.” Ryan says and I smile.
After hanging up, I clean up my apartment and make sure everything would remain same even after a week. I buy some snacks from stores and come back home. At night, I make pasta and have them with some wine that was left.
Next day, I take a quick shower and wear off shoulder floral blue and white dress with ruffles. I keep my hairs open and put on a hairband on it. I wear white walking shoes with them.
I pack up the snacks and look around to make sure I have everything. I get text from Ryan that he is here and I take a deep breath. This is it. No going back or regrets. I would be totally changed woman when I will come back.
I wear the backpack of snacks then sling bag. I have duffle bag in one hand and trolley bag in another. I lock the door and go down. I wave at Mr. Lennox and his wife as I go out of the building.
I walk around one block to find Ryan standing there in tight white T-shit with light blue jeans. When he see me he takes my bag from me and puts them in back. I put the back pack in the backseat and sit in the passenger seat.
“Are we going for a week or a month?” Ryan asks with amusement.
“Seriously, Ryan. So does that mean you don’t want me to look good?” I say with a teasing smile.
“Well you look good in anything or… nothing.” He says and I am sure my cheeks are on fire.
“How would you know?” I ask.
“I can imagine.” He says and winks.
He starts the car and I look away thinking soon our imagination would take real form.