The Royal Contract

She might have been a little light-headed earlier, but the doctors told her that it was normal to have some dizzy spells. Nothing that should concern them as long as it was not persistent.

However, her husband decided to make a big deal out of it. Taking her condition like she was about to go to labor at that very moment. Ridiculous! But that was what she loved about him. She loved how he fussed over her.

“If it had been up to me, I would have cuffed you in the bed and never let you out of my sight,” Alex suggested as his arms pulled her body closer, his eyes staring down at her face.

How could she blame him when a few months more, she was about ready to pop, but it did not mean she should stay at home and do nothing? She still had a company to run, and there was no time to slack now.

His hands moved protectively at her round belly, caressing it like it was the most precious thing in the world. For one thing, she agreed with that. She believed her baby was more than all the wealth they possessed.

“I like that too,” Dani placed her finger on his lips. “But...” Silencing him before he could utter another word. “I have work to do. But promise, I will let you do all those things once I get home.” She whispered seductively.

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Who said that pregnant lost their charms when their belly looked like they swallowed a bowling bowl? On the contrary, her libido had increased threefold, making their sex life more active than ever. Her husband certainly did not complain.

She pulled him down until his face was at her level, then with a gentle tilt of her head, her lips touched his. It was the sweetest thing because it was as light as a feather touching her lips.

“Don’t think that this makes it better. But I will let it slide this time.” Alex kissed her one more time, putting more pressure, more passionate, before letting her lips go. But his arms still supported her as he looked into her eyes.

Suddenly she wished they were back in their room, her body lying underneath him as he adored every part of her skin with those feather kisses. But sadly, the reality was that she was back in her obligations, doing everything she could before her time was up.

“And you should consider cutting down on your workload.” He suggested, his eyes displaying his deep concern for her condition. “Maybe we should go on a long vacation.” He added before they were interrupted.

“In her condition, I think that would be a good idea.” A voice called out by the door, making them turn their heads at the source.

“I am sorry, Ms. Dani. I tried to stop him, but he walked past my desk.” Her new secretary walked behind her visitor, looking mildly terrified, with her face ashen as if she had broken a capital offense.

It was her first week on the job, and working for a top official like her would not have been easy. Recently promoted for her hard work, so she needed to give her some slack even if she had already made several mistakes.

She suddenly remembered when she first hired Jacky as her secretary. Jacky highly recommended her, so she did not doubt that she was more than qualified for the position. She just needed to get her footing.

“Don’t worry, Apple. I’ll take it from here.” She dismissed her secretary with a kind smile and looked at the familiar face walking toward them.

He was not exactly an unexpected guest since he had an appointment. Judging from the time on her watch, he was just in time. “Adam, come on in.” She invited the man further inside the room.

She had met him at one of the parties her husband had hosted. He was one of Alex’s college friends who had attended. From there, Adam contacted her about some of his pro bono cases. It was mostly about asking for advice and a little financial support.

“Adam, it is nice to see you, man.” Alex greeted his long-time college friend, looking surprised to see him.

“Well, I am happy to see you too.” Their guest shook her husband’s hand and made some bear hug that was a form of their greeting. “And I guess congratulation is in order.” His eyes landed on her fat, big belly.

She suggested they all sit on the sofa on the other side of her office. “My feet are already killing me.” She could barely stand for more than a few minutes. She thought it was better if she was walking than being immobile in one place.

“I did not realize you are back.” Alex continued as they started talking animatedly about work and the past.

Although she had worked with Adam on some pro bono projects, they rarely saw each other, so she could not say she knew him well enough, only that he was a college friend of Alex and Marcus.

Then, he ran his small firm, catering to usually small cases and pro bono ones. But Alex said they were close back in college but had to go separate ways to pursue different careers.

“I was offered an opportunity to represent a case downstate. It took me time to wrap it up. But I think I am back for good.” Adam stated as her secretary served them coffee. At least for the men, it was just fresh juice for her.

That answered the question of why she suddenly lost contact with him. But she was happy to know that he made a lot of difference in the lives of those he had helped.

Now, she was glad he was back. Maybe they could work on several cases together again, just like before. Or a bit later, when she had more free time, she remembered that motherhood would take much of her time.