CHAPTER 165

Geneveive Tessa Robert

I took the blanket from Kyle’s quiet housekeeper and covered the twins. I hadn’t planned on sleeping over,over, but the kids had fallen asleep after our third monopoly game. I kissed their cheeks and followed the housekeeper out. Another reason why I hadn't wanted to sleepover was Kyle.

He had stirred my feelings with his call conversation on my way here. Lately, I had been struggling with admitting my feelings for him because I was afraid of envisioning  a future with him. Would Kyle give me all the happiness I wanted in life? Would he wake up one morning and demand a divorce because I couldn’t give him more children? children? ThereThere was also Dahila. I didn’t want to think about what Vera had insinuated about her always having an ulterior motive for everything she did. 

I shrugged, entering the living room. I would also have to talk to Kyle about his mom and suggest a truce. If I was going to accept it into my life finally, Dahila and I needed to  sort out our differences and let go of the past. 

‘I thought you were going to wait for me before  starting the movie!’ I squeezed my face a bit, taking the space near Kyle. He smelt nice. I couldn’t help but draw closer to him.

He slid his hand across, drawing near—I—I wasn’t the one craving the other warmth. ‘I just started the movie,movie, and besides, you have watched it before, so you didn’t miss much.’

I shrugged, thinking about my decision to talk about the call conversation. Now seemed like a good time to talk about it. ‘Kyle, I need to talk to you about our call. I don’t want tonight to pass without us talking about it.

He gazed at me, sitting upright. ‘I also have a few things to talk to you about,about, but please go first.’

I nodded, taking his hands. ‘When I met you in California, I thought that was going to be our last meetup because of what had happened between us in the past. You came after me even when you knew II had a husband. You didn’t give up. You kept trying to prove yourself and show how much you had changed. At first, I I thought you returned because of the kids,kids, but as we spent time together, I discovered new things about you. You had changed from the stoic CEO II had married years ago to someone kind and passionate. I…’ I stopped, glancing at him.

He squeezed my hands as encouragement. ‘California was a blessing, Tessa. I never knew that I would fall in love again with you until I saw you again. You reignited a spark I thought was dead,dead, and when II discovered you had Kanebi, I couldn’t help but hate myself for divorcing you. I made a lot of terrible mistakes, Tessa, but I promised myself I was going to spend my life rectifying it. That was one of the reasons I kept coming back. I had fallen again for you, and I couldn’t stop myself.‘

I sniffed, looking into his eyes. His words made it easier for me to continue. ‘Kyle.. I lied when I said I didn’t want anything more from you. I lied when I said I couldn’t give you what you wanted. I want everything you can offer and more. I want you in my life. I want every part of you to be merged with me. I am sorry for not saying this earlier, but I was so afraid of the future. Of us.’

‘Tessa, I am not upset it took you long to say this. I guess I deserved the long wait and rejections. I was a stupid and cold ex-husband to you who didn’t appreciate your value in my life. You defined my life, and I let you go because of my mother’s influence. I brought in a woman who almost’

I shushed him. ‘Don’t mention her name, Kyle. She’s in the past, okay? I am happy you waited for me, baby. I can’t wait for you to finally be mine.’

He chuckled, staring deeply into my eyes—I could feel his pure love for me in them. ‘You’re already mine, but one question though: are you in love with me, or are we just confessing our wishes?’

I laughed, drawing closer to him, his nose touching mine. ‘I am in love with you, Kyle King. Always and forever.’ 

I kissed him, enjoying his warmth as he sank deeper while I froze all thoughts just to enjoy the moment. 

He released me, smirking. ‘I have always wished for that after the last time. I am in love with you too—always and forever.’

I chuckled, falling into his arms. ‘I feel better now,’ I said, looking up at him, preparing my next speech. ‘Kyle, your mom. We need to have a conversation with her.’

Kyle agreed. ‘We can schedule a meeting when I travel to Nashville during the weekend. It’s time to settle all differences.’

I smiled. ‘I hope she doesn’t make it too hard. I don’t want to be the reason why you and her will have a strained relationship.

He squeezed me. ‘No, don’t say that. I will speak to her during the weekend, and we will schedule the meeting. I also need to speak to your parents now that we have moved to the next stage.’

‘My parents will be on their best behaviour, but be ready for their questions. They are still not sure of your intention, Kyle. I have tried my best, but your actions have to speak louder than words.’

‘I am going to be the best version of me during the meeting. I really can’t wait to make you my wife again.’

I raised an eyebrow, watching him smile. ‘Are you planning another wedding, Kyle King?’

He nodded, winking at me. ‘A beautiful wedding to renew our vows and wow our children. Hope has agreed to be our chief bridesmaid.’

I struggled to sit up, but he held me, smiling widely. ‘Don’t argue, Tessa King. It won’t change anything.’

I chuckled, taking his lips as I suppressed any doubts, trying to spoil the moment.

Finally, he was mine.