Chapter Eighty-Two

Chapter Eighty-Two
Olivia

Honestly, if I could take both girls I would. They were so excited when I told them about the trip to Greece. But unfortunately I can't take them both. I did promise that the next trip we take will be the other though. I let them play rock paper scissors so that it doesn't look like I'm taking sides or have favourites. So Kennedy is coming with us.

Honestly though, I was hoping it would be her. She's become very close with the kids. Everytime she's cleaning and the kids are down, she always plays with them. And she's actually very sweet and kind. I've liked her from the first day and I hope that me and her become close at some point. Although I don't think making friends with people who work for you is a good idea. But only time will tell.

It's also good because she will be making extra money. Which is the reason why I wanted to take one of them. I don't want the people who help me to struggle. I want them to make money as often as they can and if possible I hope I can help with that.

"So what must I pack? Do you know how the weather is there? Oh God I didn't bring any decent clothes." She's panicking and it's a funny.
"You do know we still have three more days to go right? You can just ask the driver to take you to your home so that you can collect what you need." I tell her.

I am also excited, if I'm being honest. I've never been to Greece before. I don't know why I'm not panicking though. But then again, I've never been one to panic when I'm excited, I don't overthink much when I am. My anxiety doesn't take control. And as much as I'm excited for the place, I'm more excited to see Desiree. Who told me she has a surprise for me when I arrive. That also made me super excited.

"Right, right I forgot." She says sheepishly and I laugh. And then her face changes into a frown and she says, "Uhm, am I going to need a passport? Because I don't have one."
"No ma'am, we are flying private so we are good." I reply with a smile and she relaxes.
"Ok then. Uhm is it ok if I go now to pack at home? Because it's going to take me a while to get ready. Especially because I don't know how the weather is going to be like." She says with her head down.
"Sure, you can go. I don't see a problem if your work is done." I tell her and she nods then skips outside to find the driver I suspect.

A moment later Jason walks through the door and heads straight to me. After giving me my kiss, he pulls me towards the kitchen.

"Kids asleep?" He asks pulling out a glass of whiskey.
"Yes. Are you finally done at work?"
"Unfortunately not. We will have to leave either next Monday or Tuesday. Ms Venus couldn't make it to work today. She had a family emergency she couldn't get out of. So I couldn't introduce her to the board today. She said she will not make it even tomorrow. Although she has been working remotely from wherever she is. Julia has been updating me. Although she was actually sending things my way for final approval." He says in between sips on whiskey. I'm guessing he had a hard day.

The transition happening has taken a toll on him. But he told me Veronica is almost as good as he is and he's not letting her go. The problem is that she has never worked for a shipping company before and was actually a VP at her previous company, which is a title she didn't deserve. With her work ethic and her being a powerhouse, she deserved a higher position, like the one she has now. And the pay she was getting was even lower for her previous position. Which is why she also doesn't want to let go of this position.

"No, it's ok. I understand. I hope everything is well for her though!" I say and move to the fridge and take out a platter sci that we can snack before dinner.
"I don't know how I got so lucky with you." He tells me coming closer to me and kissing me.
"Well I didn't have much of a choice from you, remember?" I say with a smile, remembering how our relationship started.
"If I would have given you a choice, we wouldn't be married right now." I laugh out loud and wrap my arms around his waist.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." I say and put my head on his chest.

It feels good for him to hold me like this. One of my favourite things about him, he's taller than I am. It makes it easy for positions like this. Even in bed he knows that if we go to bed together then I will end up with my head on his chest and his head on top of my head.

"You know we never had our wedding dance?" He says and starts moving, swaying us slowly.
" I know. We can always have it on our anniversary. I was too big anyway. I couldn't just do it.'
"I want to have a wedding dance. I'm only ever going to get married once." He says.
"Ok, how do we do it then? I thought we were doing it now." I tell him.

He releases me and holds me at arms length, looking at me me like I'm crazy.

"We're going to take couple's classes. Then next year on our anniversary we're doing this whole wedding thing over." He says so easily like I don't have a say.
"We're not having another wedding just so you can dance with me. If you want to dance then I'd rather we organise some event that will make everyone dance."
"But I want a wedding." He says pouting and I laugh.
"Sorry boo, not this time. After five years? Sure. Now? No." I say my words with finality.

I am not ready to have hundreds of people roaming in my yard again. I like this peace and quiet we have right now. And planning a wedding is a lot of work, and since we already had our, it would be a waste of time. He can keep pouting as much as he wants but I am not having another wedding.