Taylor's POV
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The removal of all of your makeup, including stubborn winged eyeliner is not fun when your dominant arm is in a sling. However I manage it in our ensuite, listening into Jay whilst he sings Henry some Johnny cash. I spy him in the mirror walking around shirtless holding onto our baby and rocking him. It's not hard to understand why I would do anything for him, he's wonderful in every sense of the word. I remind myself of all of the times I fantasised about him holding our baby and yearned to be the mother to his children.
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However as I pull my robe over my shoulders and gingerly tie up the champagne silk ribbons at the front I decide the best approach to this situation is to ask him outright what his plans are going forward.
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"Taylor" he says interrupting my thoughts as I pace out of our private bathroom. I gaze up at his eyes and see that twinkle in them; the one he usually gets once he's bought a new home or a fast car and I sigh knowing that in a few weeks I'll most likely be on a plane. Giving into his every need and dream, all in the name of seeing that glimpse of excitement in his eyes that I adore.
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"Yes" I say breathlessly realising that Henry is fast asleep in his bassinet. He approaches me slowly and I watch him wishing for him to wrap me up in his arms, and to not hold back from me physically.
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Surprising me he gets down on his knees as I stand before him, his hands softly touching my thighs as he gazes into my eyes.
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"I can't thank you ever enough for the last couple of days" he whispers.
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"I wouldn't have been able to hold myself together without you" he whispers stroking my thighs delicately.
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"You're the best thing in my whole life" he says resting one hand on bump before he stands up and kisses my lips.
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"I've kind of done something" he whispers looking into my eyes, his blue eyes gleaming as he thinks about what he's about to say. Of course due to my investigations I already know, but I will play along with the surprise.
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"What have you done my darling" I ask him as he guides me over to the four poster and sits me down on the side. Grasping my hands in his as he sits down on the clean cream sheets next to me.
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"I've booked us tickets for Dubai." He says softly, assessing my reactions as I stare at him. The adventure in his eyes, the worry that I will force him to make this journey alone. The anxiety over being a CEO of a major business and the vulnerability at not being able to live up to that role.
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"You what?! When?” I smile over at him, pushing aside my worries and my own needs instantly.
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"They're flexible flights. I wanted to ask you first when you wanted to go" he says softly and I almost face palm myself for prejudging the situation without all of the facts. Without any hesitation I kiss his face all over instantly and he chuckles, pulling us back onto the bed. Wrapped in his arms, I kiss him over and over again and he giggles.
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"It's just" I explain when he looks up at me incredulously, wondering about my onslaught of affection due to the relief I feel.
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"I thought you'd booked it without even having a discussion with me first." I laugh and he shakes his head horrified.
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"I cornered Matthew because you guys were acting weird and he went on about it. And I was annoyed you hadn't even asked me about it” I admit as he pulls my body into his own. I relish the closeness and smile as he rubs my back.
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"No Matthew was going on again about whisking you off to Paris, and so to shut him up I declared I'd already booked us tickets to Dubai" he laughs slightly looking up at me blushing.
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“So I booked it but I didn’t set a date and expect you to just leave.” He says softly rolling onto his back as I prop myself up on my good elbow.
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"Trust me Taylor you'll prefer Dubai" he laughs out loud looking up at the four poster bed.
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"Oh will I" I laugh as he turns to face me with his usual cheeky grin utterly convinced that he’s won me over.
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"You think I would just say right we're leaving!? He exclaims smirking slightly unable to get over the whole thing, I swipe at him playfully and he pulls me onto him.
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"You haven't been yourself for the last few days. And that's understandable considering everything" I say softly looking down at the worried expression colouring his face.
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"I know I'm sorry" he whispers stroking my face before helping me onto his chest.
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"I owe you the world" he smiles before kissing me and stroking my long hair back.
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"I've been in my head not only about the death but also my behaviour afterwards. How I scared you. Harmed you even" he whispers as I stroke his face.
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"It's not okay and I've just been going over the whole thing" he whispers softly.
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Wrapping the sheets around the both of us he exhales softly before pulling me into his chest again. The moonlight shines through the heavy drapes that line the large panoramic windows and I rest finally in his arms. Lavishing in his closeness as he kisses my forehead and strokes my back.
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"I totally get it if you want to stay here" he whispers as I look down at him, a few stray tears in my eyes.
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"I get it and I would understand" he whispers as I stare at him. Pausing before I frame my words together.
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"Well how long is the Dubai trip" I ask first resting my head on his chest.
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"These things take time. Eventually I'll be able to work remotely. A month to begin with should help establish good communication and start everything off" he surmises as I hear his deep voice rumble through his chest. Staring over at Henry asleep with his arms above his head, softly snoring as he rests unaware of any of the tragedy from the past couple of days. His little chest rising and falling softly.
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“I understand” I say finally as he strokes my back underneath the satin gown.
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“A month is a long time, I know that. Perhaps we split the time up, set off together and then you can travel home earlier” he begins softly.
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“That’s only if you’re happy to fly alone, it will absolutely send me into a paranoid mess” he sighs softly as I look up at him.
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“I’ll have Henry with me, I can ask my mom to meet me at the airport here” I tell him as he nods reassured.
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“Your mom is amazing with Henry.” He smiles looking at me.
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“So helpful isn’t she? I am very lucky” I giggle as he strokes my back again looking into my blue eyes and smiling.
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“Let me do my best to make this up to you” he whispers.
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“Let me take you to Dubai, to fancy restaurants and walks along the beach with our son.” He smiles as I nod getting wrapped up in the dream.
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“I’d love that” I whisper, so much for laying down the law my mind tells me as I giggle slightly imagining the dresses I will take with me and the swimming costumes I can wear on the beach. Harnessing Henry to my chest as we walk through the pristine sand. Think of it as a holiday, Rachel’s words nestle into my mind as I smile looking over at him.
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“The food is nice” he snickers as I watch him close his eyes briefly, satisfied that I am getting my husband back I lay down beside him watching his smiles and savouring his light happy mood.
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“The food is nicer than my cooking!?” I jibe with him as he scoffs.
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“Hey do you remember that time when I invited you over to study with Ross? You cooked before he made his way over to the apartment” he begins closing his eyes again.
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“Mhmm” I say drifting off in his arms.
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“You cooked and before you were even mine I thought I’m going to marry her” he laughs as I stroke his back.
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“Look at us now” I smile over at him content in his arms.
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“Married with a baby and one on the way” he whispers his hands finding bump instantly.
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“I’ll do the wake ups, we have bottles” he whispers before we drift off.
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“Sleep mon amour” he whispers as I close my eyes and drift away seeing white beaches and clear blue seas in my dreams. Henry’s smile and the many hugs and giggles we will have with him as a family. And although I cannot be sure I dream of our little girl, that one day I will braid her long hair, match her little outfits with my own and look into her blue eyes just like her daddy’s.
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