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his thoughts, he leaned back in his chair and stared out over the beautiful skyline, anxiously waiting for his wife’s plane to land. He would try to go easy on her, but he had to make her understand once and for all that their business was not worth her life.
    At that moment his cell phone rang. “Hello?”
    â€œHey, sweetheart,” Keilah said, greeting her husband. “Are you home?”
    â€œNot yet. I stopped by the office first. Where are you?”
    â€œI just landed, and I’m headed to the garage to get my car.”
    He let out a sigh of relief and said, “Good. I’ll meet you at home. Drive safely.”
    â€œI will. I love you,” she told him.
    â€œI love you more. See you shortly,” Ramsey said as he slid into his jacket and headed home.
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    Keilah couldn’t be happier to finally be home. Traffic was terrible as usual, so it had taken her longer than normal to get home. She lowered the garage door and climbed out of her car. Inside, Target met her at the door, wagging his tail. She patted him on the head and entered the kitchen, where she found Camille putting the finishing touches on dinner.
    â€œIt smells wonderful in here!” Keilah said as she looked into a steaming pot.
    Camille put her hands on Keilah’s shoulders and directed her toward the hallway. “You can eat after you greet your husband.”
    â€œHe beat me home?”
    â€œYes, he got here about fifteen minutes ago. He’s upstairs with his little princess.”
    â€œThat figures,” Keilah answered. “Thanks for cooking dinner for us.”
    â€œOh, Keilah, you know I don’t mind cooking for you and Ramsey. You’re like my children.”
    Keilah gave her a kiss on the cheek and said, “You’re the best. I’m going to run upstairs for a second. We’ll be back down in a second.”
    â€œYou haven’t seen that man in a few days ... Take your time, baby.”
    â€œIf you insist,” Keilah joked as she exited the kitchen.
    Upstairs, Keilah found Neariah stretched out on the bed with her sippy cup. Target was in his usual spot, lying beside the bed, keeping a watchful eye over her. Keilah kicked off her shoes and climbed up on the bed next to Neariah and gave her a kiss.
    â€œHey, baby girl. Where’s your daddy?”
    Ramsey stepped out of their large walk-in closet and said, “I’m right here.” Then he walked back into the closet.
    Keilah’s heart thumped in her chest. Seeing him standing there in his jeans and white T-shirt overwhelmed her and sent shivers down her body.
    She gave Neariah another kiss before climbing off the bed. She walked into the closet, wrapped her arms around Ramsey’s waist, and whispered, “Welcome home, baby.”
    He hugged her tight to his body and leaned down and gave her a long sultry kiss on the lips. “You taste good,” he said as he showered her lips and neck with kisses.
    â€œSo do you,” she replied as she nuzzled his neck.
    â€œYou do know you’re in trouble for what you did this morning, don’t you?”
    She looked up into his eyes and batted her eyelashes. “I know. I’ll let you spank me after dinner.”
    His large hands slowly eased under her skirt and gave her hips a sexy squeeze. Keilah’s lower region immediately started aching from his touch.
    â€œI don’t think I can wait that long,” he answered as he started unbuttoning her blouse.
    She stepped out of his embrace and said, “Ramsey! Camille’s downstairs, and our daughter is in our bedroom.”
    Ramsey took Keilah by the hand and walked back into their bedroom, where they found Neariah fast asleep.
    Ramsey smiled, as it seemed that luck was on his side. He patted Keilah on her backside and said, “Put Neariah in her crib while I go say good-bye to Camille. We can reheat dinner later if we have to, but right now I want some