61 Category Four

It was the night of the Grammy Awards and I'd been nominated under four categories: Album of the Year,Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Producer of the Year.I'm a bit anxious but my manager Michael is confident we will walk away with something.. Maya will be going with me, although she hates the spotlight she always accompanies me too such events and is always so supportive. James and Rita were away on vacation before their baby came next month.

I'll be performing tonight and I was going to the venue do a sound check. Maya was supposed to be here by now but she was probably still at the office. I took my phone and dialed her number.

"Babe.Where are you?"I leaned on the banisters and peered downstairs because I heard footsteps.

"I'm right here husband." She looked up at me and smiled.

"You ready to go? The stylist wants to meet with us after my sound check." I cut the call and put the phone in my back pocket.

"I'll be right up okay? I just need to go over a few things with Andrew and then I'm all yours." She winked at me.

"Don't keep me waiting for too long otherwise I will come and get you."

"Hie Kyle." Andrew called out. "Congratulations on the nominations."

"Thanks Andy. You better make sure my wife is done in 10 minutes tops, otherwise.." I sliced my throat with my finger.

"Got it Mr K." He saluted.

I walked back into my studio and practiced my song once again but I was too nervous.You would think after all the times I've performed that I wouldn't be anxious, but I was. I was very confident once I got on stage though. The adrenaline rush always pushed me forward and kept me going.

"Hey husband..you seem a bit tense??" Maya came in and placed herself on my lap.

"A little babe..maybe you can help me distress..?" I wrapped my arms around her.

"You'll do great. You always do." She placed her hands on my chest and looked into my eyes intently.

"When you look at me like that I feel like I can take on the world." I kissed her passionately until a soft moan escaped from her.

That sound always triggered my desire and spurred it on.I lifted her up,our lips still locked, her legs tightly wrapped around my waist and carried her back to our room.Our clothes were discarded all over the floor in seconds and all we could think about was our hunger for each other.

"Wait-you're going to be late." She tried to push against my chest.

"Not late but just a little delayed..." I continued to trail kisses on her shoulder.

"Kyle..we can't.." She protested weakly.

"I love the way you say my name babe..."I buried my face in her neck and took in basked in her scent.

"I love it when you talk dirty to me.."

I think we were going to be slightly delayed tonight.

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The Grammys were live from the Staples Center andAlicia Keys was the MC.So far Cardi B Lady Gaga and Drake had won.A special appearance from Michelle Obama drew thunderous applause, her speech was almost drowned out as people couldn't contain themselves, my wife included.

I ended up walking away with all four awards that I was nominated for and I didn't know what to say or do anymore.

"Wow! I am so overwhelmed! Uhh..wow! I wasn't expecting this.." I smiled and held up my fourth award that night and the crowd cheered. "Again-I would like to thank my record label, my manager Michael, all my fans-this wouldn't be possible without you. Last but not least I would like to thank my beautiful wife Maya-who is my constant inspirationandmy biggest fan. I love you babe." I blew her a kiss and walked off the stage.

I was going to be performing in a bit so I made my way backstage. Micheal was already waiting for me in the dressing room and he locked me in a bear hug as soon as I walked through the door.

"You made me proud Kyle! I knew you would scoop those awards. Well done!" He enveloped me in another crushing hug.

"I wasn't so sure but the people have spoken I guess." I grinned.

"You never cease to amaze Ky.I know I always say this but you really outdid yourself this time. The album was pure gold-it had hit after hit. You should go to Capetown more often I think." He laughed.

"Coincidentally, Maya and I were planning to go there on business, like two week from now."

My stylist came through and helped me get ready for my set while Micheal and I talked.

"Maya must be over the moon!" Michael gushed. "Where is she?"

"Congratulations baby!" Maya burst into the room and kissed me again.

"I wouldn't have made it with out you babe." I kissed her on the forehead.

"You were doing just fine before we met." She put her arms around my neck.

"I think I will leave you two for now." Michael laughed as he backed out of the room.

"Hie Mike. Bye Mike." Maya said and focused her attention back to me.

"I'm so proud of you baby." She showered my face with kisses.

This was the best feeling in the world. The way she looked at me with so much love and admiration, it made my heart melt.All that hard work and stress was totally worth it, if it meant that she would look at me like this every time. She was my inspiration and she kept me going. She made me a better man.

"Babe your PDA is making the stylist uncomfortable." I laughed but I didn't stop kissing her back.

The stylist left the room quietly and my wife continued to smother me with kisses. I pulledaway from her reluctantly and held her at arms length.

"Babe, I would really love to take this further but I have to perform in about five minutes." I kissed her again.

The stylist knocked and I let him in.

"I'll meet you back here after your performance okay? Just make sure you're alone.." She whispered seductivelyinto my ear. She sashayed her way out of the room and I almost broke into a sweat.

I was definitely inspired now.