Mister Marriage by Amelia Simone

Author:Amelia Simone [Simone, Amelia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mister Romance, Mister Marriage, marriage of convenience, Contemporary Romance, firefighter hero, Funny Romance, medical romance, caregiver romance
Publisher: Amelia Simone
Published: 2021-05-20T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Jimmy – Big Moves

Waking up with Melena in my arms did not suck. What did, was knowing I couldn’t do a damn thing about it. She smelled faintly of jasmine, and I inhaled deeply before gently rolling away and sitting up on the edge of the bed. I looked down at my lap. Yeah, that was a problem. Luckily one I could take care of with a morning shower. I glanced back at Melena.

Her dark hair spread around her like a halo. I reached out and let a few strands slip gently between my fingers. Silky and soft. I sighed as I glanced back at my lap. Torturing myself wasn’t going to make spending time with her any easier. But I couldn’t look away for long. Watching her and not touching was a sweet torture I’d endure, if it meant I could have her in my life.

Her face was relaxed in sleep, all soft curves. She looked peaceful, and I blew out a quiet breath. She was safe. Protected. She was also fiercely independent and might want to kick my ass for thinking that way. I couldn’t help the Neanderthal corner of my brain that mirrored her emotions. Her happiness had become tied to my own happiness so quickly. I’d only had her for a span of five minutes in the scope of my overall life, but something about her presence made my chest expand. I rubbed my sternum. Maybe she wasn’t the only one with heart problems.

I took care of business and got dressed for the day, moving quietly so I didn’t wake Melena. I was sipping coffee in the kitchen when she shuffled out. My gray sweatpants pooled at her ankles, and the shirt collar played peekaboo with one rounded shoulder. “Hey,” she said as she moved to the coffee maker and poured herself a cup.

I smiled at her over my coffee mug as she sat down. “You sleep okay?”

She wrinkled her nose. “After the neighbors wrapped up their fun, yes. The joys of apartment life. Hard to believe we might not be sharing walls in a few weeks.”

My smile widened. “About that. I had a text from Erik. Our offer was accepted.”

I couldn’t help the pride in my tone. It was finally happening. And I had Melena to thank for making it possible. Erik told me the competition was fierce and our letter helped. The sellers remembered being newlyweds themselves.

Melena’s face broke into a grin. “Already? That’s amazing news. I can’t believe you bought a house!”

“We bought a house. Want to hear the other good news?”

“What, did you do something else amazing before breakfast?”

I chuckled. “I would have liked to, but your doctor says no for now.” More pink flushed Melena’s cheeks, and I couldn’t help the way my smile grew wider. “No, the sellers want to move up the closing date since the house is vacant and we’re not contingent buyers. We can move in two weeks.”

“Wow. So fast.”

I held back my laugh. Fast for Melena, but it was months in the making for me.

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