Distractions

“Have I ever told you how incredibly sexy my wife is?”

“You’re not going to distract me.”

A snort came from across the table, followed by the pestering sound of him chewing louder than necessary. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“You know exactly what I’m talking about,” she said, her eyes never straying from the iPad as she typed.

“I was just offering up a nice compliment.” Silence. “You haven’t finished your breakfast.”

“I’m too focused right now. I need to get this written out while I have a good flow going.”

Harry shoveled what was left of his rice and beans in his mouth, watching as her fingers tapped on the screen after she did a quick read through of what she had. “Your speech isn’t for another month, you know. You could enjoy a nice breakfast with your husband instead.”

“I want to be prepared, Harry. It’s a big deal. This is my first speech and everyone is expecting it to be-”

“Exactly what it’s going to be,” he cut her off, reaching across the table and stilling her hands. “Brilliant.”

Anna went to look up at him with annoyance written across her face, but as soon as she caught his bright eyes gazing adoringly at her, her features softened.

She flashed him a wide smile that made his heart skip a beat. “There’s my girl.”

“I’m sorry,” Anna began, her eyes darting between his. “I’m just so nervous and I want this to be really great, ya know?” He nodded. “I want to do this right.”

“You will, baby,” Harry stressed, confidently. “Don’t stress over this. I’ve read your notes and it’s already well thought out. You’re speaking from the heart, that’s what will win them over. Hell, these kids already adore you to bits.” He squeezed her hands in his, sighing in relief at the way her tense muscles were beginning to relax with his soothing voice.

“Thank you,” Anna said softly, leaning forward to place a kiss on his loving hands.

“Now.” Harry cocked his head to the side, lips lifting up to a smile. “Have breakfast with me.”

“Okay,” she giggled with a nod. “Okay. I can do breakfast.”