Page 17 of Our Little Wedding

I smiled, watching the two of them. Nikki let out a little laugh as she sprinkled cheese into the pot.

“Sorry, I must have drifted off,” I said.

Spencer turned and smiled in my direction, while Nikki added in another handful of cheese into the pot he was stirring. “All right, miss, that is enough cheese.” He chuckled, putting the pot to the back of the stove and grabbing Nikki, placing her down on the floor.

“Don’t look behind you, Ainsley.” Nikki giggled, covering her mouth with her hands.

“Why not? What’s behind me?” I questioned.

Spencer walked over and pulled me into his arms, kissing my cheek. “A surprise,” he whispered.

“Can she see now, Daddy?” Nikki cried. “Please.”

Spencer looked from me down to Nikki and let out a sigh. “Well, I guess,” he said, turning me around.

I looked up to see a banner on the wall that read ‘Congratulations on your New Home!”

I couldn’t help but stare at the words on the sign. Thoughts of us owning our own place, the one we chose together, brought tears to my eyes. I was so excited. I could feel Spencer watching me, and I quickly wiped away the tear that sat at the corner of my eye before it slid down my cheek.

“You happy?” Spencer questioned.

I nodded my head. “Yes, very much so. I’m very excited,” I said, throwing my arms around his neck and hugging him.

“As am I. Now we should eat,” he said, meeting my lips. “I’m sure you’re starved.”

I nodded, wrapping my arm around Nikki as she hugged my leg. I’d just gotten her settled in her chair when I remembered I still had Spencer’s credit card in my purse from a week ago. I reached for my bag that sat on the counter and opened my wallet, taking the card out.

“Before I forget,” I said, holding the card out for him to take. “I should have given this back to you last week. I totally forgot.”

He shook his head, his hands full. “Keep it. Honestly, you are going to need it for the wedding, especially if I am in a meeting. Plus, we now have a house to furnish.” He winked. “I’ll see about ordering you a spousal card as well. But for now, use it at your leisure.”

I softly smiled and slid the card back into my wallet, then took the salad from Spencer and put it on the table while he brought over the pasta and garlic bread.

“How did the dress fitting go?” Spencer questioned as he began plating dinner.

“Good, just a few minor alterations.” I smiled. “I go back for another one in a couple of weeks. I can’t wait for you to see it.”

“I want to see it too!” Nikki said.

“Of course you’ll see it, probably before Daddy.” I winked. “Especially since you are going to need a flower girl dress,” I said, tickling her tummy.

She let out a loud giggle. “Really?”

“Yes, really.” I winked.

“Carly told me she is planning a baby shower.”

“Yes, she sort of took that upon herself. I tried to tell her it was too early, but she insisted on sending out the invites.”

“Yes, she seemed proud of herself as well. Has anyone messaged you yet?”

“No. I’m afraid of that starting though.” I shrugged. “It’s too early to tell people.”

“Agreed.”

“Invites are out, though, so I’m not sure what I am supposed to do.” I shrugged, pinching the bridge of my nose to try and stop the headache that was coming. “Guess I’ll just cross that bridge when I come to it.”

We all sat down to eat. The conversation during dinner was about the house. Nikki was excited that she was going to have a bigger room, and when she found out that there was a pool in the backyard, all she wanted to do was get into her suit and go swimming, which caused Spencer and I both to laugh.

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