Part 14 (1/2)

I waited. A million questions were running through my mind. First, I loved it that Forde wanted to show me he cared. But, I wished he would have given me a little warning. Although if hed discussed it with me, I would have argued, so I guess this way, it worked out for the best. I frowned at how easily he handled me. d.a.m.n Forde.

Ill print out a copy for you. Well sign the original before we go eat. I know you have some paralegal training, so you can read through everything, but Ill give you the basics. If Forde is in long-term medical care, you will have immediate access to five million dollars, and every month after, the amount of five thousand will be deposited in an account in your name only. A trust will be established for each child produced with Forde within three days of their birth. At that time, five hundred thousand dollars will be deposited.

Wait, I held up my hand. I cant all that money? I fell”yes, collapsed”against the back of the sofa. I was speechless.

Tye watched me, and then shook his head, You had no idea did you?

No.

I dont mean about this, he gestured at his laptop, I mean that that he has so much money.

G.o.d no. I let out a breath in a whoosh. I knew that he was rich, but hes really richy rich isnt he?

Yeah, the guy knows how to make the green. Tye continued typing away.

I tried to grasp what he had just told me. I was shocked.

Well, he wants you protected and comfortable. We need to open an account for you. He wants to deposit the money as soon as possible.

I interrupted him. Dont tell me anymore. I tried to follow all of this. My brains going to explode.

No, its not, he told me calmly. Stop thinking about the numbers and look at the meaning behind it.

I tried to calm down as he recommended. He told me he was good with money, like investments and stuff, but I had no idea.

Tye kept smiling as he continued working on his laptop.

This wasnt my idea. Any of it. But it means a lot that he cares. I wanted Tye to know that. I needed him to believe me.

He nodded. Oh, sweetheart, I got that the moment I met you. You arent a gold digger”no way, no how.

That made me feel a little better.

Fordes like my brother. My dad was his C.O. in the Army, so Ive known him a long time. Plus, I know him really well. He paused to let that sink in. Hes never acted like this. I never met his first wife, but I know that whole deal was a mistake. Tye shook his head. He wants to build a life with you.

It took everything I had not to ask about the first wife. But it wasnt Tyes story to tell. Instead, I tried to calm down. Dont you think its all rather fast? I wiped my palms on my thighs. I felt like a broken record. Why was I the only one who thought this was all so crazy, us moving at warp speed?

Tyes smile was sincere. Were talking about Forde. His gut tells him something, and he acts. And Layla, his gut, its always right. Trust me on that.

Im going to work for him. I dont know why I shared that.

And if he turns out to suck as a boss, youll come work for me. It was Tyes turn to give me his version of the s.h.i.+t-eating grin.

I could see why they got along.

With everything thats going on in your life, its a good move. Youll be safe at Limited, and he wont be going crazy being away from you. Tye started typing again. If you want to have another attorney look this over, but Im going to ask you to sign it today, and Ill put in some language that you have thirty days to negotiate changes. Sound fair?

More than fair. I dont have an attorney. G.o.d, another thing to add to my list.

We can be highly improper, and I can tell you its a good deal. If you think youll need more money, just ask, and h.e.l.l give it to you. Tye glanced at me.

Oh, dear G.o.d no. I felt a little out of control. I mean, thank you, but I dont want more. I rocked back and forth a few times. The amounts are mind-blowing. Im still in shock that he would Yeah, the guy is totally in protector mode. I heard the printer start somewhere behind the ma.s.sive desk. Tye shut the lid to this laptop and made his way to the printer.

I tried not to hyperventilate as he handed me a heavy gold pen.

Listen, Im happy for you, but Im really happy for Forde. He deserves someone good in his life. Someone wholl be there for him. Tye pointed to where I should sign.

I did with a shaky hand.

I felt like I was dreaming. This was all so surreal. Forde had just changed my life. I knew he cared, really cared, but now it was in black and white. I was hungry, but I wished we could go home so I could tell and show him what this meant to me.

Chapter Fourteen.

Something had definitely s.h.i.+fted within Layla after our meeting with Tye. I knew it wasnt the money. She really didnt seem to care about that. In fact, I think it embarra.s.sed her that I had so much. Throughout lunch, it seemed as though a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. She laughed with us and touched me. Shed never pushed my hand away, but now she made the move to hold my hand, to lean into me.

Shed insisted on stopping at the grocery on the way back to the condo. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it. It was fun to watch her shop while we discussed our likes and dislikes. The woman wanted to get into the kitchen and create. I was too selfish to say no.

Osi and Rick had stopped in before they hit the streets to go over a few things. She made sandwiches and baked cookies for the boys. Then she fell asleep on the sofa in the man cave while I watched a college football game. I liked this. h.e.l.l, I loved it. I wanted to get used to this.

I woke later in bed when I heard the vibration of an incoming text. I checked my phone. The update was nothing that needed to be dealt with tonight. Before I tried to go back to sleep, I dropped a kiss onto her shoulder. Then another.

She s.h.i.+fted, her a.s.s rubbing against my rapidly hardening c.o.c.k.

This time, my lips made a trail from her shoulder to her back.

Hmm. She tilted her neck for maximum exposure.

I smoothed her hair away from her neck and kissed her there. Babe, you awake? I whispered, my mouth close to her ear.

Maybe, she slurred sleepily. Depends.

I chuckled while moving my hand over her waist, travelling lower on her body.

She s.h.i.+fted so that her legs opened. She knew my goal.

I ran my hand over her mound.

She rolled onto her back and opened her legs a little wider, giving my fingers greater access. Want you. She still sounded sleepy.

Ill go slow, I promised as I traced my finger along her inner lips.

She wrapped her arms around my shoulders and wiggled a little to push her shoulder under my chest. Slow would be good. She lifted her head and kissed me. Then fast and hard.

Well see. I dipped my finger into her channel. f.u.c.k, she was ready and wet.

She lifted her hips and opened her legs even wider.