I tell him

That evening after dinner we were sitting down watching TV when I brought it up.

"I've got something to tell you." I said.

"Go on..."

"So, our boss asked me to join him on a business trip."

"What?!" he replied looking surprised "Where are you going?"

"The publishing expo."

"Wow! That's amazing. Well done!" he said with pride.

"Thanks babe."

"You're gonna have a great time."

"I hope so. It's kinda nerve wracking though. I've never been away from you before."

"It'll be fine" he reassured me "I'll miss you, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Steve will look after you I'm sure."

"Yeah...I'm sure he will." I said smiling back at him.

"And besides" he added "This will give me the chance to catch up on some work. I can get ahead and earn some brownie points."

"Good idea. I love you."

"Love you too."

With that, we went to bed and had one of the best nights sex we'd had in ages.