Tessa was touched by Sophia’s words. She had heard about the Janqash royal celebration on the news. From what she knew, there were only two Xerthanian musicians who were invited to perform by the Janqash royal family before.
They were the famous musicians Dolores Justice and Clarence Jacobson. When she recalled the information she read online, she was even more tempted by the opportunity to perform at the Jangash royal celebration.
After her physical therapy sessions, she was fine to walk on her own. Hence, it should be fine for her to perform. Even so, she did not immediately agree to the offer.
“Miss Sofia, I’ll tell you my decision later tonight. I have to discuss this with my husband.” She said that because she respected Nicholas.
Sofia smiled and said in an understanding tone, “I’ll let you two discuss, but please reply to me as soon as possible. The Janqash representative didn’t give me a lot of time to think.”
“I will.” Tessa nodded.
After a few more minutes of chatting with each other, they ended the call. Later that day when Nicholas returned for lunch, he walked into the apartment to find Tessa sitting on the couch, lost in her thoughts.
He walked over and sat down next to her. “What are you thinking about?’ he asked, concerned. “You didn’t even notice my return.”
“Oh, you’re back.” She smiled sweetly at him. “Something seems to be bothering you. What happened?” he asked, repeating his question from before.
“It’s nothing much. Miss Sofia called me today. She said the Jangash royal family has invited Miss Sofia and me to perform at their celebration. She said that I might be able to mingle with the rich and powerful in Jangash if I go. It would be great for my future career, and it would be a great achievement.”
She then turned to shoot him a questioning look. “I personally want to perform. Can I?”
“Why not?” There was a smile twinkling in his eyes as he looked at her anxious face. She was stunned by his question. He then warmly continued, “I said I would support you in everything you want to do.”
She was so very moved by his words. She wrapped her arms around him in an embrace, but she was still nervous.
“I will be leaving for quite a long time. Gordon. still hasn’t been weaned off breast milk, and he’s so young. I might be gone for a few weeks.”
“There’s a simple solution; bring Gordon along.”
He ducked his head to kiss the tip of her nose as he lovingly stared at her. “You brought Gregory with you when you went to Vienna to chase after your dreams. Now, you can bring Gordon with you.”
If what he had said before made her heart skip in gratitude, what she felt now was definitely greater than what that simple word could. convey.
She wrapped her arms tighter around him. “Why are you so good to me?”
“You are my wife. I want to be good to you.” He then pulled her onto his lap. Her heart melted into a puddle of goo with joy and love as she leaned into his embrace.
“Back then, I said that you could chase after your dreams as usual after giving birth to the baby,” he continued. “The children and I will not be your burdens. On the contrary, we will stand beside you as you accomplish your dreams. We will follow you wherever you go.”
“What have I done to deserve such unconditional love?”
Her eyes burned with tears as her heart melted even further.
He chuckled and kissed her forehead before warmly saying, “You’re worth it. From the day I married you, I have wanted to spoil you and give you the world.”
“Aren’t you afraid you would spoil me rotten?” She could not resist looking up at him.
“Not at all,” he firmly declared. “I actually want you to be more self-centered. Did you know? Sometimes, you are so considerate that my heart aches for you. I love it when you’re brazen and fearless.”
That evening, Stefania brought Gregory and Gordon home. The family sat in the living room and spent a few minutes chatting.
Tessa then recalled the discussion she had with Nicholas this afternoon. Subsequently, she told Stefania about it, thinking Stefania needed to be notified.
