Chapter 61
- Alexis had gone Christmas shopping. It was two weeks away but she'd told him she wanted to buy gifts for everyone before the Christmas rush begun. He could have told her the rush always started at the beginning of the month but he didn't want to dampen her moods so he let her go. He also needed to buy a few things for the orphanage. Ray had begged to go with her but she'd said no, claiming she was buying a present for him too and she didn't want him to see it. They parted ways in the morning, kissing goodbye before each got in their car and drove off in different directions. It was safe to say he had separation anxiety because he had a mind to turn his car around and follow her.
- He'd helped her find an office building and they'd spent at least two weeks together getting everything ready. Everyone had tried to pitch in, even nosy Nick but she'd shooed them away claiming that she was okay. Ray felt like he was on top of the world when she asked him to help her paint her office. Even though she'd hired an interior designer, Alexis had decided that she would decorate her own office to her liking. To be included in those plans meant that she truly trusted him and wanted his opinion. What more could he want? Spending time with her and being with her all day only to go home where he could make love to her all night, he was living the dream. So you can understand why he didn't want to leave her side.
- But they both had things to do. He hadn't been at the orphanage for a while. Ray had hoped to introduce Henry to the kids at the orphanage knowing his friend would take interest in the work he did there but Marjorie had whisked him off to Chicago. Growing up in an orphanage, he didn't know how to deal with family. If he survived the holidays with Marjorie's family then Ray would be glad to have a double wedding. Speaking of weddings, the ring he'd chosen for Alexis was almost ready. She'd decided to leave it up to him to decide the kind of ring he wanted to give her. And for once in his life he hadn't hesitated or have any doubts. He'd picked the design knowing it was the right choice.