I stretched my neck and arms when I was done reviewing the source code of new software developed by the programmers working day and night.

We were back home (penthouse) after celebrating Amara's birthday at the Knight mansion. The moment we came back, I received a call from my team so I had to check on that.

I placed the laptop on the table and I stood up from the couch to head to the room where Xavier was keeping Amara busy. I entered our room to find Amara giggling to whatever her father was saying to her. Amara was lying on the bed and Xavier had himself balanced on his upper arms over her. I tiptoed towards them to listen to their talk.

"Yes, piglet, I call your mamma a piglet." I heard him say and Amara blabbered something in response.

I shook my head, smiling to myself. "What are you doing?" I said as I lay beside them on the bed.

"Finally, your mommy is back, my sweetheart. She finally realized that she has a husband and a daughter." Xavier said to Amara, completely ignoring me.

"But baby, your father was the one who told me to do the work as it was important," I pouted, looking at my daughter. She immediately flipped and got on her knees and crawled her way to me. Xavier slumped down on the bed and I laughed, taking Amara in my arms.

"I guess, you two are plotting something against me," Xavier grumbled playfully, getting up into the sitting position.

"Maybe," I chuckled. I was still lying on the bed with Amara on top of me.

"Give mamma a kiss," I said to Amara and she obliged by giving an open-mouth kiss on my cheek.

"Hey, I want a kiss too." Xavier picked up Amara and made her kiss him then he settled her on his lap.

"What were you telling her before I came?" I asked as I sat up on the bed.

"Oh, I was just telling her our love story. She needs to know how her parents met."

"Was it necessary to include the piglet thing in that?" I raised my eyebrows. Amara slipped down from his lap and started to crawl.

"Of course, our love story can't be dictated without including piglet because that is you." He grinned, mirth playing in her eyes. I shook my head, resisting the urge to roll my eyes.

"Our daughter is growing very fast. She's already one." I mumbled, looking at my daughter, who was trying to crawl on the bed but Xavier had her pinned by his hands.

"Yes and she's getting naughty day by day." He said as he picked her back in his arms.

"Obviously, she has your blood flowing in her." I laughed.

"You mean I'm naughty?" He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Yes, you are." I too narrowed my eyes, giving him equal competition. Suddenly, Amara yawned.

"She's tired. Let me put her to sleep." I took her in my arms and rocked her until she fell asleep. I stood up from the bed and placed her in the crib which was positioned beside our bed.

As I placed her in the crib, I was pulled back on the bed beneath Xavier. "As our daughter is now sleeping, let's talk about that naughty remark." He whispered evilly.

"Xavier, let me change first. I'm tired, I want to sleep." I whined.

"You don't have time for me these days. You call me naughty but you aren't giving me a chance to show you my naughty self." He kissed the corner of my mouth. I still feel tingles whenever he kisses me.

"Not my fault. You wanted me as the CEO."

"And I did nothing wrong in doing so. You proved that you're the best for that position." He kissed my forehead.

"Come on, get up, and change. I'll give you a massage." He stood up and pulled me up with him.

"It's not required, Xavier."

"It is. Now go before I change your clothes myself."

I went inside the closet and changed into silk shorts and a slip top. When I came back to the room, I found him leaning against the wall near the closet door. When he saw me, he lifted me in the bridal style and placed me on the bed. He then sat on the bed and started massaging my foot. I closed my eyes and moaned in pleasure but my eyes shot open when I realized our daughter was sleeping.

"Don't worry, I have already covered her ears with the baby headphones and no, music isn't on. At least she'll not hear unwanted noises." Xavier said and I threw a pillow at him which he dodged skillfully.

"You're shameless, Xavier." I rebuked.

"What? I didn't say anything wrong. What should I do if you don't want to give Amara her room yet? You don't even want to shift in the villa I bought for us." He mumbled, pressing his fingers on my foot.

"Xavier, she's just one and I don't find it comfortable to put her in another room. She's still too young to have her own room. And about the villa, I already told you how important this penthouse is for me and I want our daughter to remember this place." I mumbled softly.

"Yeah, I know. I just want my family to live comfortably."

I removed my foot from his grip and sat on the bed, resting my back on the backrest. "Come here," I said, patting at the side. He sat beside me and pulled me on his lap. I didn't protest.

"We are comfortable here, Xavier. You're giving us everything. We have everything. If you ask me, I would say I don't want anything else. You both are my love, and I want us to be happy with the things we already have. And believe me, this penthouse is anything but small, so I don't think we need a villa to live in." I said, brushing my fingers on his jaw.

He took hold of my hand started kissing the tip of my fingers. "You're a great soul, Ari." He then brushed his lips on mine.

"I love you." He whispered.

"Love you too." I rested my head on his shoulder.

I don't know when we slept but when I woke up I found myself lying on Xavier. He had his hands wrapped around me, pinning me to his body. Amara was peacefully sleeping in her crib.

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I woke up with showers of kisses on my face. Opening my eyes, I beamed at my wife who was now trailing kisses on my neck. I flipped her over the bed which made her lay underneath me.

"Don't start anything you can't finish, Ari."

"I didn't start anything. I was just waking you up." She said, innocence dripping from her eyes.

"Oh, yeah? But I feel like you want to give me something else." I grinned, wiggling my eyebrows.

"I don't want to give you anything." She blushed. She still blushes whenever I tease her. And I love that so very much.

"Come on, Ari. Please give me what I want. I have been getting only cuddle for so long." I dipped my head and kissed her neck, trying to seduce her but she pushed me back.

"You mister aren't getting anything. You have an early meeting. So get up and take a shower." She poked her finger on my forehead.

"How do you know that I have a meeting? You're not my P.A anymore." I frowned.

"Your habit of firing your P.As is causing a problem to my friend, Lauren. Whenever you fire your P.A, she works for you temporarily. So, she reminded me about your meeting so that she doesn't have to make an effort to call you."

I slumped my head in her neck and mumbled. "I can't find an efficient P.A for me. You were the best." I again looked up. "Okay fine, I'll go but first I want a proper kiss."

I was about to dip my head to kiss her but suddenly, the room got filled with Amara's cry. Ariana laughed out loud but I pulled her in a short kiss before getting up from the bed.

I picked up the little devil and rocked her in my arms. "You're a devil, my girl. I was about to get a proper kiss from your mother but you ruined it. But don't worry, I'll get my kisses from you." I rained kisses on her face and neck and stomach which made her laugh.

"Good morning, my doll." Ariana came and took Amara in her arms.

"Xavier, go get ready. Till then this mother and daughter duo will do some exercise. Right, my doll?" She made her way to the rooftop garden.

"I'll shower later because I have to exercise first." I followed them.

"Don't complain to me later." She commented and made Amara sit on one mat and she stood on another one. She closed her eyes and raised her hands over her head, interlocked her fingers, and bent to left then right.

I picked up Amara and lay her on the mat and made her sit on my stomach. I raised my knees and started doing crunches. I lift my upper body and placed a kiss on her nose then get back, then again lifted my body and kissed her again. I kept on repeating my movement because I was loving my daughter's giggles.

"Your mamma is still not paying attention to us," I whispered to my daughter, staring at Ariana who was busy doing her crunches. I smirked when an evil idea crossed my mind.

I stood up and placed Amara near Ariana's head and hovered over the mother of my child.

"Xavier, you're disturbing me." She squeaked.

"How much more sexy you want to be? Just because of you I have to do extra exercise so that I can beat every man who dares to watch you in the wrong manner."

"At least I'm helping you to be in shape." She grinned.

"Oh believe me you are." I started doing pushups over her. I kiss her lips when I get down and repeated my actions until Amara covered her mother's face with her body by crawling over her.

I laughed and lay beside them and tickled both of them until they both were short on breath.

"Xavier stop." Ariana laughed, gasping for air.

I feel contented whenever I see them laugh. Their smiling faces assures me that I have achieved everything in my life. They are the best part of my life. I love my family and will do anything to keep them safe.

"I love you my girls," I said and embraced both of them in my arms.

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