"Is everything okay?" Zach looked at Amy who was lost in thought after fiddling with her phone. She had been doing that from the time they left West Village. Even when he spoke, she had not heard him so he nudged her gently. "Darling?"
"Hm?" She answered, a bit startled.
He frowned at this. "If you need to get some work done, I can watch Roserie."
Amy's jaw dropped. "But-"
"I know you're not taking any work right now but I also know you enjoy your work, so go ahead, this will give me a chance to spend more time with her."
"When we get home then, I need my laptop", she said. Zach simply nodded, not questioning why she needed her laptop when she could get most things done even on her phone. Before he could suspicious, she distracted him with a kiss. "Thank you."
The rest of the ride home was filled with the sound of Roserie's soft coos. Amy smiled and was secretly happy seeing her daughter very awake in her daddy's arms. When they got home, Edmund was there to delegate what needed to be carried inside by the staff.
"Edmund, a word", Amy said.
"Yes, madam", he rushed to her side.
"There are a few dinner changes I need to make especially the time", she started.
Zach gave them a glance before going up the stairs with Roserie against his shoulder. Not long after, Amy joined him. He was standing by his desk scrolling through his tablet with one hand.
"Babe, why don't you wash up first while I watch her?"
"Okay."
He passed Roserie to her before going into the bathroom. The little one smiled when her mom's smiling face came into view. "Why don't you bath as well so you can have a gooooooood rest? Tired, aren't you? Tired! Tired!"
Amy kissed her chubby cheeks before going ahead to prepare her bath. As if on cue, she started wailing as soon as her little foot touched the warm water.
"Roserie", Amy said while placing her in the water to started cleaning her. "Mommy just wants you clean, be patient cupcake."
But her words fell on deaf ears as her crying went an octave higher. Zach was not even worried when he heard the crying, he knew the drama queen his daughter was being during bath time.
Amy was done bathing her, just as he stepped out of the bathroom in a towel. He disappeared into the walk-in wardrobe while she took the crying princess to change her into her little PJs. She only stopped crying when her mom started feeding her.
Amy looked at the tears that fell on the side of her face and shook her head while wiping them. Roserie must hate bathing with a passion. Zach came out dressed in comfortable clothes and cleaned up after Amy. He took his tablet and sat on the bed watching Amy who was seated at the edge of the bed.
Amy didn't sit there for long the little one let go of her nipple, fast asleep. She was tired from the long trip her parents took to West Village. Amy quietly stood and went to put her down in her crib after fixing her clothes. She covered her up to keep her warm and glanced at her sleeping face once more before walking away.
"I'll be downstairs", Amy whispered after collecting her laptop.
"Why don't you freshen up first?" He whispered back.
"I'll feel better if I do that when I'm done", she replied and he nodded. "I'll call you when dinner is ready."
She pecked his lips before leaving the room. Zach decided to get his own work done in the meantime. He couldn't leave the room since he was watching Roserie. There were project files to look into and deals to respond to. Many companies wanted to collaborate with Frost Corporation both local and overseas hence his email was quite flooded with those.
Even so, he wasn't as distracted to not pick up on any sounds Roserie made in her sleep. He walked over to check on her and made sure she was comfortable. A soft knock resounded at the door. He didn't respond and simply walked over to get the door.
"Madam said dinner will be a while so...", Edmund presented a plate of snacks and a beverage to go with it.
"Thank you", the corners of his lips lifted as he received them before dismissing his Butler.
He smiled as he settled back down in bed. He concluded that she was taking care of him while she worked so they could eat together when she was done. Taking a forkful of the snack, his brows shot up from amazement. Did it taste even better because it came with Amy's thoughtfulness?
An hour or more later, Roserie was in a deep slumber, occasionally whining in her sleep while Zach was immersed in work. He didn't even notice the time go by until Amy walked into the room. He looked at the time. It must have a big task for her take this long.
"Done?" He wanted to confirm. She had been gone too long and he was starting to miss her.
She nodded with a smile as she put away her laptop. "I'll be out in five."
He nodded and proceed to wrap up on what he was working on while she washed up. Ten minutes later, instead, she was in a strapped satin champagne colored dress that fell to her knees. She wore a coat of mascare on her lashes and lipgloss to give her lips a little shine. Her hair was in a low ponytail with strands left hanging to frame her face. She noticed Zach take her in as she walked towards him.
"What?" She asked while extending her hand towards him.
"You look beautiful", he muttered in owe as he took her hand and got out of bed.
"Thank you." She surprised him by pressing her lips against his, she pecked him a couple times more, leaving him wanting more yet stunned with a question in his eyes. "Let me get the monitor."
She briefly left his side to get it before taking his hand again. Zach was watching her every move with curiosity but she only smiled. He finally got his answer when they arrived at the dining room where the lights had been turned off but instead, tall candles sat on the middle of the table lighting up the place with a romantic vibe.
The table had also been set with white plates and gold cutlery as well as a beautiful flower arrangement set in a glass vase. He had a happy smile on his face seeing this and Amy's excitement grew from his reaction. She left his side to get his chair so he could sit.
"No." He got her chair for her instead and let her sit before settling down at the head seat.
Even if she was spoiling him, he would still be a gentleman. Edmund arrived then and poured him a glass of red wine and a non-alcoholic beverage for Amy in a similar glass before excusing himself. Amy raised her glass and he mimicked her.
"What are we celebrating?" He asked.
Amy could not stop smiling and said with nothing but love in her eyes as she looked at him, "You."
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