Chapter 29
Chapter Twenty-Nine
The days went by slowly, and the countdown was on until we were able to bring our baby home. I spent all my days sitting with Sarah, holding her, watching her stare at me, and wrapping her tiny hand around my finger. It had been four weeks since I delivered her, and every day, she was getting stronger. She was no longer in the incubator because her body was able to regulate its own temperature, which meant she was in an open crib where I had more access to her. She was my tiny miracle, and I loved her so much. I didn’t think it was possible to love someone so much. She had gained approximately two pounds since her birth, putting her at four pounds. She was thriving, and I couldn’t wait to bring her home. Unfortunately, that was not going to happen for about two to three more weeks. Max walked in as I was holding her and trying to feed her.
“How are my girls?” he asked as he kissed my cheek.
“We’re doing great. She’s having a good day.” I smiled.
Since I had been there all day with her, I got up from the chair and carefully handed her to Max. It was his turn to spend some time with his daughter. His company was taking off better than he expected, and he spent most days at the office, but he always came to the hospital midday and at night. Since the girls couldn’t visit Sarah, they would come to the hospital, and we’d have lunch together and catch up.
“Guess what?” I said to Max.
“What?”
“I didn’t tell you this earlier because I wanted to wait. I had my post-baby checkup today, and I received the okay.”
His eyes widened. “Are you sure?”
“Yes, and there’s something else.”
“What?”
“I want to go out on a date tonight.”
“Just the two of us?” he asked.
“Did you want anyone else to go?” I laughed.
“No. I mean. God. I don’t know what I mean.” He smiled. “Of course, we can go out on a date. Are you sure you’re up to it?”
“The question is, Mr. Hamilton, are you up to it?” I winked.
“Emma, don’t. I’m holding our daughter.”
As soon as she was finished eating, we kissed her goodbye and went home to change and go on our date. Max had been staying at my place every night. I’d longed to make love to him. My longing had gotten so bad I started dreaming about it. Thank God he never noticed. I took care of him every now and again, and he was happy with that. But tonight was going to be the night that our bodies would connect again and become one.
“You look so beautiful.” He smiled as he stared at me in my fitted black low-cut dress and my black heels.
“Thank you. Can you put this on, please?” I handed him the butterfly necklace he gave me.
After putting it around me, he leaned in and planted tiny light kisses on my neck.
“Sorry, Mr. Hamilton, you’ll have to wait until later.”
“I’m just sampling.” He smiled.
We left the apartment and had dinner at Per Se. As we were eating, Max stunned me with what he said.
“I have a proposed deal for you.”
I cocked my head and slyly smiled at him. “What kind of deal?”
“I found a new apartment today, and I need you and Sarah to move in with me, but I promise it’s only for a specific amount of time.”
“Really? And how much time are we talking?” I asked.
“Forever.” He smiled.
“Hmm. If I do that for you, what’s in it for me?”
“Me, of course. For a lifetime.” He winked.
“I think that’s a fair deal. Where’s this apartment at?”
“I’ll take you there tomorrow.” He reached across the table and took my hand. “Listen, Emma. I want us both to start somewhere new. I could have easily asked you to move into my place, but since we’re starting fresh and with Sarah, I thought it would be best to move. If you like the penthouse, then I would hire decorators to paint the nursery exactly how you already have it. Nothing would be changed.”
“Penthouse? I like that idea, Max. I can’t wait to see it.”
“Good. I was hoping you’d be excited about it. We can go tomorrow morning before heading to the hospital.”
After we finished eating, Max held his arm out, and I took hold of it as we walked out of the restaurant.
“Where to now?” he asked.
“Home.” I smiled.
“I was hoping you’d say that.” He kissed my lips.
His hands swept over my body as if he had never touched me before. Slowly unzipping the back of my dress, Max pressed his lips against mine and took down each strap, letting it fall to the ground. My hand traveled to the front of him, feeling his already hard cock through the fabric of his pants. He moaned as my fingers deftly moved up and down him. He laid me down gently on the bed and hooked his fingers on each side of my panties, sliding them down and removing them. Unbuttoning his pants and sliding them off his hips, he climbed on the bed in between my legs as his tongue slowly slid up the inside of my thigh. I was already pulsating for him. I missed him so much and I missed his erotic touches. He set my body on fire with each flick of his tongue against my clit. When he slipped his finger inside of me, we both gasped. His mouth made its way up my torso, over my breasts, and up to my mouth, where his lips passionately kissed me as he manipulated my insides.
“I need to be inside of you now, Emma. I can’t wait any longer. It’s been far too long.”
He grabbed hold of his manhood and slowly entered me. He was gentle and passionate and took his time, savoring every moment with each long, deep thrust. I threw my head back in pleasure and wrapped my arms around him, pulling his naked body down onto mine.
“I love you so much,” he whispered as his lips explored my neck.
“I love you too,” I panted as his thrusts became faster and brought me to climax.
“You feel so good, baby. God, I’ve wanted you for so long.”
He moved faster in and out of me, his cock swelling with delight as he thrust one last time, pulling out and releasing himself all over my stomach. He looked at me and smiled as he softly kissed my lips.
“I’ll be right back.”
He walked into the bathroom to grab some tissues as I lay there in my happy place, my body relaxed and the burning desire to fuck him again, but confused as to why he pulled out instead of coming inside of me. Max climbed into bed and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close.
“Okay, we need to talk.”
“About what?” he asked.
“Why didn’t you come in me?”
He chuckled. “I’m sorry, but I got scared.”
I laughed. “Scared of what?”
“That you’d get pregnant again.”
“Well, I’ve been back on the pill for three weeks, but you’re right. Now I’m a little nervous. Maybe we should get some latex-free condoms to use for the next couple of weeks or so. Just in case.”
“We could or maybe I can just keep pulling out until we’re one hundred percent sure it’s safe. I have a feeling we’ll be going through way too many condoms too fast because I plan on making love to you at least three times a day. We have a lot of catching up to do.”
“We sure do, Mr. Hamilton, and I think I’m ready for round two.”
“I love it when you say things like that.” He smiled as he pulled me on top of him.