Chapter 15.2

"Good afternoon Miss Powell, all the managers are waiting for you in the board room as we speak she said taking her bag and phones from Jonathan.

"Good, did you provide a seat for Mr Raymond as well?"

"Yes mam, he will be beside you."

"Perfect," she said smiling up at him as she made her way back on her crutches.

As they made their way to the boardroom everyone busied themselves as they passed by, looking a the power couple of the construction world.

Once they entered the room everyone stood up to greet them.

Michael's POV

I felt lucky to be associated with a queen like her. She ruled her empire with finesse, I couldn't help but be turned on by this side of her. She was the perfect match for me, my equal in every aspect. Everyone looked at her with respect but there was a certain air of fear, fear of the unknown I guessed.

"Good afternoon. I believe you all know who Mr Raymond is. Now shall we begin?" She said not mincing her words, just hitting the target there and then.

Doing her routine stare down her gaze settled down on one men in particular.

"Mr Gibson," she said making the man sit up in attention. Beads of sweat started to form on the poor mans forhead. Everyone was on the edge of their seat in anticipation of her next words.

"Good job with St Andrews hospital," she told him with a nod of approval as everyone sighed in releaf.

Wait a minute St Andrews, I know that hospital from somewhere.

"Simmons how are the other projects going?"

A young man stood up to present on the various projects and this went on with each department.

"Lucas. Any complaints from my employees?"

"There are none mam, everyone wishes you a happy marriage with Mr Raymond. They are all excited about the party you are throwing in celebration."

"Thank you. Good day," she said standing up as her assistant handed over her crutches.

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Doing the same, we walked out towards her office.

"I don't want any interruptions," she informed her PA before closing her door.

As soon as she locked it, he pulled her into his arms claiming her lips in a brutal kiss.

"You were just too sexy back there. Anytime you want to be bossy with me, feel free mi amore. But I discovered something today. That day you took me to the hospital you made those doctors attend to me didn't you?"

Blushing she turned away from his gaze shyly saying, "Well you were a very important patient."

"Thank you baby," he said resting his head on her forhead.

"You are welcome, but can we leave the bossy attitude at work. I don't want our work life interfering with our family."

"Very well Jo."

"Thank you Mikey," she said hugging him tightly.

Ethan ran into her office holding up a some drawings.

"Mama, Daddy look what I made for you!"

With a loving smile Michael scooped him up into his arms. Ethan placed a kiss on his cheek greeting him.

"No kiss for mama," Jo asked her son faking disappointment.

With a worried expression he leaned towards his mother still in Mikey's arms.

"More kisses for mama," he said placing a kiss on both her cheeks and lastly her lips.

"Thank you baby," she said giving him a loving smile.

"Look what I made for you he said excitedly," showing them his drawings.

"So who is this," Mikey asked interested in the picture.

"That is you daddy. This one is for you mama."

"Wow, I love my long hair," she said admiring the drawing. "Thank you, I love my gift very much," she said sticking the drawing up on her wall.

"You are welcome mama."

"Daddy, do you like yours?" Ethan whispered as Mikey looked up at them.

"I love it so much buddy. It's the best drawing ever," he said grinning at Ethan.

"We should go home now," Joanna sighed tiredly.

"Not so fast little lady, we have an appointment."

"What appointment?" She asked worried about having forgotten something.

"Relax chiquita," he said lifting her into his arms. "You can rest on the way."

"Direct all important calls to my house, forward me all the documents I need to go over, I will be working from home for the next couple of weeks or so. Also have the drawing up on my wall laminates and scanned send the image to my phone," she told her assistant who was escorting them out of the building.

Ethan happily led the way under Jonathan's supervision, as they talked about the drawing of Jonathan he had made for him.

Pulling up to a department store he helped her out of the car and led them into the complex. It was completely deserted but all the shops had staff inside. Ethan called out to Susan and Morgan once he spotted them.

"Jonathan go have something to eat with the others. I will call you once we are done. Oh if you guys find something you like just grab it. It's all on me. Now buddy lets go get mama some better clothes, she has too many yucky suits."

"Yes!" Ethan shouted running towards the first shop.

"My suits are not yucky. I'll have you know they are personally tailored for me and very expensive."

"Yes mam, we know that," Michael chuckled as they went towards their first store.

"Good evening Mr Raymond."

"Good evening. I hope you have what I asked for?"

"Yes sir right this way."

They went through each store, the staff sucking up to them to make purchases in their store.

"So you closed down this place so we could do some shopping."

"Yes. And if you have a problem with that you can kiss my..." He stopped before going further realizing Ethan was around.

"Whatever you say Mr Raymond," she said when they stopped in front of a toy store.

Ethan went ballistic picking out different toys, only to stop when Joanna finally told him to pick a few things so that other kids would have toys to get.

"Party pooper," Michael muttered into her ear.

"Well someone has to be the adult here. I don't see you stepping up to the plate big boy."

"Fine, you got me there," he chuckled surrendering.

"What about this one," she asked holding up a dress for the company party she was throwing.

"No," Ethan shook his head.

Turning to Michael for help was pointless as he agreed with Ethan.

"You know what I will get something on my own. Now can we leave I am exhausted," she sighed leaning against Michael.

"Very well mi amore," he said taking out his phone to call the others.

"Thank you for spoiling us."

"You are most welcome Miss Powell," he said with a small bow.

After informing the department store manager to deliver all the items to her house they left. Arriving home he was glad the catering company had managed to set up their dinner with the help of Benjamin and Natasha.

After dinner everyone retired to their respective rooms only for Joanna's door to open revealing Ethan. He climbed into bed to snuggle closer to her and quickly fell asleep. A few minutes later she felt her bed dip as Michael pulled then both closer to him with Ethan in the middle.

"Mikey can we postpone the wedding a little bit?"