Chapter 33

The next day started off odd. A delivery arrived during breakfast that Liam had to sign for. He came in and sat next to Maggie.

“Darling, I know this will make you a little uneasy, but I got this for you... And remember you agreed to this!”

Maggie opened the envelope, licking her lips nervously. She found a black American Express in it with her name on it.

“Okay... I don’t know what to say, except... thank you? I’m new to this...”

“You don’t need to do anything but use it. Remember, I want you to buy whatever you want.”

“I know. I just want you to know that I’m not going to be using this a lot. I work and have my own money, Liam. But I will keep it to make you happy, babe.”

He kissed her head and let her know that it was fine with him. After that, they went to a furniture store to look at new bedroom sets.

Maggie couldn’t help but giggle the whole time at the reason they were there. Liam kept clearing his throat to keep himself from laughing. The sales associate looked at them like they were crazy.

They found a beautiful set. It was another four-poster bed in rich dark wood carved with beautiful and intricate designs.

Maggie found an awesome silk comforter and sheet set in cream with those delicate blue flowers sewn on with stripes of silk. It was sexy, and Liam really liked it.

“I will have the room painted this weekend. The gray walls will never work with this,” he said as he kissed her cheek. “I can’t have it not match!”

She rolled her eyes and took his hand as he steered her toward the office furniture area.

“What are we doing here? Do you need a new desk?”

“No, you do!”

“What? No, I don’t!”

“Maggie, don’t fight me on this, okay? You need a place where you can grade papers, work, create lineups, and do other softball stuff for your team.

“Let’s get you a nice desk to put in the sunroom so you can watch the ocean while you work.”

Maggie was touched by his kindness. With tears in her eyes, she hugged him and whispered her thanks. He pulled her closer and then walked her to a smaller white desk and matching chair.

It was the perfect size for her laptop and had a few drawers for storage and files. Liam had the associate put it on the list and they kept browsing.

They ended up with a set of armchairs for the living room and some accent pieces and pillows for the new bedroom set.

They went to the counter, and when the associate told them the total, Maggie whipped out the new credit card and paid.

Liam chuckled and kissed her. “See, I knew you had it in you!”

She rolled her eyes and let Liam set up the delivery dates for next week.

They went to the car, and he praised her for using the card as they drove to the shoe store.

“I’ll stop using it until next month so you can pay it off, I am sure it’s close to the limit with all the furniture on it.”

Liam mumbled something to her as he drove.

“What did you say?” Maggie asked suspiciously.

Liam cleared his throat. “It doesn’t have a limit. None of my cards do…”

Maggie looked at Liam incredulously. “Are you fucking kidding me?”

“Please don’t freak out, okay? Please?”

Maggie took several deep breaths. “I’m trying really hard right now. Just let me process this.”

Liam kissed her hand and just held it as they drove. Maggie just decided to accept it and try not to think about it. He was rich and wanted to take care of her. This was his way of showing it.

They pulled in and he asked, “Are you okay?”

“I am. It’s just something I have to get used to, I guess.”

He kissed her and they got out, walking into the shoe store. They left with seven pairs of shoes, which Maggie claimed was too much, but Liam insisted.

They went to lunch at a little café he knew and had a nice lunch together.

“So, one more stop today, and then we are having dinner with Mike and Makayla and Brett at the club, okay?”

“Okay. I am so nervous about this awards thing. How formal am I going?”

“All the men wear some form of a tux and ladies wear evening gowns.”

“I wasn’t looking formal enough with Makayla before.”

Liam took her to an exclusive shop in the downtown area, where they were immediately spoiled and given glasses of champagne as she browsed.

Maggie looked for a good twenty minutes, but nothing caught her eye. She was starting to get discouraged until she saw the perfect dress in the last area.

She looked at the tag and did a little jig as she saw it was her size. The associate took it to a dressing room, and Maggie stepped in and stripped down to her lace panties.

She unzipped the dress and stepped into it, gasping at her reflection in the mirror.

She couldn’t believe how good she looked! The dress was midnight blue with silver specks in the material.

The top was so unique! It was strapless, but one side was open on the left, exposing her side and a large section of her back.

The material was satin and very fitted until it reached her generous ass and then flowed out to many layers of sheer material in the same color.

It made her figure look even better than she could have imagined. With some high heels, she would look incredible. The color set off her eyes like she had never seen before.

She took a deep breath and walked out to see Liam sitting on the chintz couch, looking out the window.

The sales associate nodded her head in approval and gave her a thumbs up as she walked around her.

Maggie cleared her throat and Liam turned. The look on his face made her knees weak.

Liam’s jaw dropped as he stood up and looked at her.

“Maggie, you are stunning! I am in awe of your beauty, darling!” Liam said as he went over to kiss her cheek.

“I have never seen anyone as beautiful and sexy as you are right now!” he whispered in her ear. “Let’s go in the dressing room and I can show you what you are doing to me!”

She smiled, blushed, and gently pushed him back a little. “Easy, babe. I don’t want to get arrested!”

“It’s okay, I know a good lawyer! And as soon as a judge sees you in that dress, all charges will be dropped! I guarantee it,” he growled in her ear.

She rolled her eyes and turned from him. Liam groaned to himself and watched as she walked to the mirrors. She was spectacular and she didn’t realize it. The dress made her all the sexier.

“What about shoes, Miss? Do you have appropriate heels for the dress?” the associate asked.

“What about these?” Liam asked, holding up a pair of silver cross-strapped high heels.

“Oh, those are so amazing!” Maggie said.

“You have excellent taste, sir! What size, Miss? I will see if we have them,” the associate said very excitedly.

“Eight,” Maggie replied, and the lady all but ran to the back.

She came back with a box marked ‘Louboutin’ and Maggie groaned. “Seriously, Liam? Could you find a more expensive pair of shoes?”

Liam laughed as the lady pulled them out and Maggie put them on. She had to admit that they felt wonderful and looked even better. They were a perfect match for the dress.

Maggie stood up in the high spike heels and looked in the mirror.

“I look pretty damn good if I say so myself!’ Maggie told Liam as he stood next to her.

“Darling, you look bloody incredible. Later tonight, I am going to shag you senseless with those fuck-me heels wrapped around me!” Liam whispered in her ear.

Maggie gulped and immediately felt herself get warm and wet.

“I look forward to it!” she said, planting a small kiss on his cheek. “I will take the whole thing!”

“Excellent! What about the clutch?” the associate asked.

“That too!” Maggie said. She took off the shoes and went back to the dressing room, winking at Liam as she went to change.