Relaxing a bit, I gave Stephanie a slight smile. “Nah, I think we’re good. We will be flying back tomorrow morning so I won’t be gone but twenty-four hours.”
Stephanie nodded her head as she pulled out a file from her bag. “Sounds good. I just need you to sign this. It’s for that delivery you have scheduled.”
When we were younger, Adaline had always talked about wanting a paint horse. There had been a paint I had driven by for the last two years that I loved. One call to the owner and I had her bought and arranged for delivery this weekend.
“Oh right. That’s Saturday, correct?”
Stephanie smiled bigger and said, “Yes.”
With a nod of my head, I took the paper and signed it. “Thanks, Steph. We’ll be back tomorrow.”
“Have fun!” Stephanie said as she gave us a smile and a quick wave of her hand as she turned and headed off.
As I took Adaline’s arm and led her to the plane, she asked, “What do you have being delivered?”
I attempted to hold back my smile as I said, “It’s a surprise for you, baby.”
Knowing how much Adaline loved surprises, I knew it would drive her insane while she tried to figure out what it was.
“For me?” Adaline said with a jump of joy as she bolted up the stairs to the airplane. I loved seeing her this happy. My goal was to make her happy like this every single day.
The moment Adaline stepped onto the plane she let out a gasp. “Holy crap. Emmit, this plane is amazing.”
Smiling, I took in the new private jet I had purchased six months ago. It had six-oversized beige seats in the front of the plane and behind the chairs was a table with four smaller leather seats and a sofa that lined the opposite wall.
Adaline walked down the aisle and took everything in. Turning to face me, she flashed a sexy as hell smile. “What’s behind the door?”
As I took a few steps closer to her, I returned her smile with one of my own. Adaline licked her lips as she let out a soft whimper. “A bedroom and bathroom.”
Adaline took a step back and bumped into the table. “A bedroom?”
Before I had the chance to say anything else, a male voice from behind me cleared their throat. Lifting my finger, I spoke softly to Adaline, “Give me one second.”
Adaline nodded her head as I turned to see the pilot standing before me. Reaching my hand out, I gave Lee a quick, but firm handshake.
“Lee, I’d like you to meet my fiancé, Adaline Morgan. Adaline, this is Lee Cross. Retired Navy pilot turned NASCAR fan. He flies for a few NASCAR drivers.”
Adaline approached Lee with a shy smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Adaline.” Lee said as he glanced between the two of us. I’d never brought a girl on my plane before and I was sure he was wondering where Adaline came from.
“The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Cross.”
“Please, call me Lee.” Glancing in my direction, Lee cleared his throat and started to give me the flight details. “Looks like we are in for a smooth flight today. Weather is great the whole way.”
With a quick nod, I said, “Perfect. We’re only here for a quick trip. I’d like to fly back out first thing tomorrow morning if that works.”
Lee nodded and said, “Sounds like a solid plan. If anything changes, just give me a text.”
I extended my hand out to him as I gave him a quick pat on the arm. “Perfect. Thanks, Lee.”
“Sure thing, Emmit.”
As I turned back to Adaline, I couldn’t help but notice how she was taking everything in. I knew all of this was a shock to her. I basically threw her into this world of mine.
“Do you have a flight attendant too?” she asked as she ran her hand along the back of one of the chairs. Turning to face me, she plopped down in it. I took a seat across from her and said, “Yeah. Brice should be popping out any minute now.”
Adaline raised an eyebrow and asked, “Brice? It’s a man?”
God how I loved this woman. Letting out a chuckle, I nodded my head and said, “Yes ma’am. He’s the best card player I’ve ever met. He knows how to keep my mind off of flying.”