The Boss's Heir

Chapter 16

"Well it's very nice to meet you, Ms. Morris.  Julian really likes you too, he's always talking about how much fun you make school" Marco said, flashing that DeLuca smile.

She chuckled and said "Well I think it's very important to keep them challenged because if you don't, they get discouraged and there's a chance of losing them.  Oh and before I forget, there is a paper in his backpack giving the details of the awards ceremony.  Julian is getting several" she said winking.

Julian just grinned at them like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.  They wished the teacher a good evening and went back into the SUV and headed home.

"Julian, I need to talk to you" his daddy said.  The little boy's face turned serious and Cay immediately felt bad for what was going through his little mind.  "Okay daddy" his voice carried a little stress.

"Well daddy and mommy have been talking and I asked mommy to marry me and she said yes" he started.  Julian's face lit up like New York at night.  "Cool daddy!" He said.  Marco nodded and continued.

"Because you took such good care of mommy while I was working, that made you the man of the house and I would like your blessing to marry mommy" Marco waited for his response.

"What is a blessing?" He asked.  "Well it means that you are telling me you are okay with it" Marco explained.  "Oh well daddy, you have my blessing" Julian said innocently, making Cay and Marco smile.

"Well thank you buddy, that makes my heart so happy and we are going to go out and celebrate but before we change clothes and go, we have a surprise for you when we get home" Cay noticed Marco's eyes twinkled just like his son's.  Her little boy and her man, her life and happiness contained in two people that she loved more than her own life.

Julian yelled out when he saw how close they were to the house and Marco had trouble keeping him in his booster seat but as soon as the vehicle came to a stop, he unbuckled his son and let him jump down.

"Come on guys!" He said excitedly as he ran inside, Cay and Marco close behind.  "Okay buddy, go up to your room, but don't go in yet.  Wait for us, Aunt Jules and Nono."  Julian nodded enthusiastically and flew up the stairs.

By the time they got up to his room, he was jumping up and down and only stopped when Marco told him to open the door.  Cay's voice hitched as her hand flew up to her mouth.  "Oh Marco" her voice full of unspent emotion.

(Just wanted to refresh your memory)

"Daddy, mommy!  Oh my gosh!  This is so cool!" Julian's excited voice rang out as he ran in through one side, across the top to the slide and then slid down.  He did that several times before he flopped on his new bed.

"All your stuff is here from the apartment.  Mommy and I will help you put everything up after we get back from dinner, okay?" Marco told him.  Julian nodded and made a running leap at Marco and jumped into his arms.

His little eyes glistening with tears as he said in the same husky tone that Cay had heard so many times "Daddy thank you so much.  I love my new room and I love you and mommy."

Cay watched Marco swallow hard, as he buried his face in the little boy's hair and inhaled.  "I love you too, Julian very much and I'm so glad you like your room.  Now, you feel like changing clothes and having dinner with me and mommy?"

Wiping his eyes with the back of his little hand, he nodded and then gave that heart-stopping smile and informed Cay that he was going to wear his suit like daddy does and he disappeared into his closet.

(Julian, Marco & Cay's son)

Cay and Marco retired to their room as Jules stayed to help her nephew get ready.  Cay strode with purpose to where Marco was standing and threw her arms around his waist, weeping softly.  He rubbed her back gently, just letting her cry, knowing where it was coming from.

When she was finished, he raised her chin so he could see her eyes and tear stained face.  Brushing under her eyes, with his thumb, he wiped the tears away and smiled at her.

She nodded, something unspoken taking place between them.  "I'll be ready in about ten" she told him but before she could move, he had taken off his jacket, then tie and lastly his dress shirt, leaving him naked from the waist up and she felt like a high school girl drooling over her crush.

"See something you like, fiore?"  His never ending smirk slayed her.  "You know I do" she mumbled, blushing a beet red color.  He chuckled, walking to where she stood.  Looking up at him, the smirk was gone and in its place were deep, dark, hooded eyes.

"Look at me like that any time" he husked, bending down to kiss her.  "I love you Marco" she said breathlessly.  "I know" he said.  And he was back.  Shaking her head, Cay went into their bathroom to change.

She chose a taupe silk fitted dress, sleeveless with high collar, draped fabric right under the neck and across the mid-thigh area.  She had the matching five inch pumps to complete her look.

She changed out her earrings for some gold looking chunky studs and used a somewhat matching clutch she'd gotten on sale during one of her shopping trips with Jules.

Refreshing her makeup, she spritzed on some fragrance and brushed her hair until it shone.  Happy with how she looked, she walked out to find Marco leaning against the door way to the balcony, waiting on her.

"Holy sh*t Cayanne.  I could just ravage you here and never leave this room" he said.  She twirled around.  "You like?" She asked.  "You are the most stunningly gorgeous woman I've ever known.  I love it" he said.

He looked pretty yummy as well, dressed all in black, looking mysterious and devilish, tempting her to fall into sin but she couldn't help it, she would always be weak where Marco was concerned.  He was her kryptonite.