One Special Moment - Brenda Jackson [47]
Sterling looked at Kyle thoughtfully for several long seconds before answering. One corner of his mouth pulled into a slight smile. “You’re to think that I never do anything without a purpose. And that’s all I’m going to say right now.”
Kyle digested Sterling’s words and he couldn’t help but notice the agitated expression on his face. “All right, but do you want to know what I think?”
Sterling lounged casually against the window frame. “Not really, but I’m sure you’re going to tell me anyway.”
“I think that whatever your purpose, you may have gotten yourself in a little too deep.”
For some reason Kyle’s observation clawed at Sterling’s insides. “Let’s change the subject, shall we?”
He walked over to this desk and took a seat. “I take it everything is going well with Kimara’s pregnancy.”
At Kyle’s nod Sterling shook his head. “I can’t believe she’s pregnant again. Kamry was just born six months ago.”
Kyle shrugged. “What does that have to do with anything?”
Sterling was barely able to keep the laughter from his voice. “To you and Kimara, obviously nothing.”
He bent his head to make sure he had Kyle’s undivided attention. “But the way I see it, you have four kids and haven’t been married four years yet. Can’t the two of you find something else to do with your time other than make babies?”
Kyle’s eyes glowed with unhidden warmth at the thought of his children, Kyle VI, the twins—Kareem and Keshia—and the newest member to the Garwood household, another beautiful daughter, Kamry. They were his and Kimara’s four special Ks. He leaned back in his chair and let his gaze meet the probing inquiry he saw in his best friend’s eyes. “Kimara and I want a houseful of kids.”
“At the rate you two are going, you’ll meet your goal in no time,” Sterling interjected.
The curve of Kyle’s mouth deepened into a grin. “That’s a very good possibility. We found out a few days ago we’re having twins again.”
Sterling’s mouth dropped open. Intense astonishment lined his features. “Twins again! Is that normal?”
“I’m sure it’s a rare occurrence for most people,” Kyle replied calmly.
Sterling’s mouth curved in pensive humor. “But then you and Kimara aren’t like most people, are you?”
“No, we aren’t,” Kyle answered in a deep, jovial tone. His grandfather’s will had forced him and Kimara to marry. Now he couldn’t imagine his life without her.
“I hope you realize that every time you and Kimara have another baby, I take on another godchild,” Sterling stated as his mouth twitched with amusement. “That can get rather expensive.”
Kyle’s laughter was a full-hearted sound that vibrated throughout the room. “Then I guess it will be to your advantage, Hamilton, to stay gainfully employed.”
A few moments later Simon arrived with their lunch.
“Has Miss Wingate been taken care of, Simon?”
“Yes, sir. However, she declined lunch. I think she’s having a good time on the beach.”
Sterling nodded and glanced back toward the window. “Yes, I totally agree with you.”
“You and your wife are expecting a second set of twins! Why that’s absolutely wonderful, Kyle.”
Awareness flowed through Sterling’s body as he leaned back in his chair and watched Colby conversing with Kyle as the three of them enjoyed an after dinner drink.
Unbidden, his gaze was drawn to her mouth. He couldn’t help but remember how good it tasted and how soft it had felt beneath his as he plied it with languid strokes of his tongue.
Almost instantly, as if she’d been able to read his thoughts, Colby’s gaze turned and met his.
“Isn’t that right, Sterling?” she asked.
Sterling blinked when he realized both Colby’s and Kyle’s eyes were on him. It suddenly became apparent he’d been asked a question. “I’m sorry, what