Chapter 13
Last night we decided to grab some subs, cookies and hot chocolate instead of a fancy dinner because that is just not us. We went back to our land and had a picnic while watching the sun setting as we discussed what we wanted in our home, and the list was extensive. I loved Alexander’s idea that if we build all the fun stuff our kids will never want to leave, their friends will always come here and we’ll know our children and friends are safe.
Some of the outlandish things on the fun list for the interior of the house were:
A full size library.
Bowling alley.
Indoor pool and spa.
Sauna.
Steam room.
Infra-Red therapy room.
Fully equipped gym - with boxing ring.
Theatre room.
Ballet Studio.
Day spa.
Indoor rock climbing.
The fun list on the exterior of the house were:
Riding stables.
Horse yards.
Riding tracks for both horses and motorbikes.
Massive outdoor decks with multiple living spaces and an open fireplace.
A fully equipped grilling station and meat smoker.
Infinity pool and spa with waterfalls and slide.
Pool house and cabana’s.
Massive treehouse high up in trees.
In-built trampoline.
Zip lines all across the property.
Basketball courts.
Sports oval.
A pond that can be turned into a skating rink in winter.
Shooting range.
And an underground thirty car garage below - Harrington Headquarters.
Helipad.
And last but certainly not least, Harrington Headquarters.
We were all laughing and imagining where we would put everything, but really not everything can be done, it would cost the earth. However, I have a gut feeling that Alexander will try and make it all happen. We want our kids, happy, healthy and to enjoy spending time outdoors having many adventures and to know that they could do it all at home would be a dream come true, I don’t want to be a helicopter parent but I do want to know by babies are safe.
My thoughts are interrupted as my body comes alive when I feel Alexander’s cock pressing into my butt, the need to take what I need is strong, I scoot up slightly, positioning myself so I’m lined up just right and push back onto his hard as steel morning wood.
“Fuck, Angelll.” Alexander groans out.
“Yeah, Handsome that’s what you need to do.” I say breathlessly.
He chuckles darkly and slides deeper inside of me making my pussy convulse as he holds his hard cock agonizingly still.
“I need you to move,” I say, desperation curling my words.
Alexander takes my full, sensitive breast in his hand and pinches my nipple hard and rocks forward steeling my breath.
“Oh, Angel, if you wake me up every morning with your hot wet pussy choking my manhood, we’re gonna have our very own SEAL team.”
“I need you to make me come, Alexxx.” Sheer desperation lacing my every word.
Alexander starts moving his hips faster into me and each time it feels a little deeper and ignites a hunger so raw it’s a little scary if I’m honest.
“You, okay, baby?”
“Yes, d-don’t stop, I-I–”
“I got you,” His salacious voice tickles my ear.
His hand snakes under my belly and finds my clit and he pinches it between his fingers hard and I scream into the pillow and buck against him like a damn cowgirl. I feel myself flood all around him and I can’t stop, with each thrust I squirt over and over, the only way I’ll stop is when he lets me stop.
“Fuck, yeah, that’s my naughty minx, you love my cock sliding in and out of your wet pussy, don’t you.”
I’m panting because my body is locked into a continuous orgasm, “Y-Yesss, love your cock, I-I need to feel you come.”
“I’m close baby, your tight wet pussy is swallowing me whole, fuck yeah baby, that’s it. Ahhhhhhh, Fuccckkk!”
I feel my pussy lock onto Alexander and then he shoots his seed deep inside of me and I groan animalistically at the sheer pleasure pulsing through my body.
“Angel, you with me?” Alexander whispers checking to see if I’m zoned out.
I’m definitely present and engaged, I feel like I’m pinging on all cylinders.
“We’re definitely going to have a SEAL team.” I breath.
Alexander guffaws and slaps my butt, “Fuck yeah, we are.”
We’re laying there in recovery mode, trying to catch our breath. Alexander wrapped around my back with his hand spanning my belly, and then one of the babies gives an almighty kick. “Alright, Bugs, I’ll feed you, just let me catch my breath.” Again, another jab from inside demanding food, just like the rest of my family.
“Those are some strong kicks, do they hurt you, Angel?” Alexander asks while rolling me to my back and rubbing my belly.
“Not too bad, yet, but they are getting stronger by the day and I’m sure they will be painful in the coming months.
“Hooyah.”
I giggle because I have a feeling these two bugs are boys and will be a rambunctious pair if there movements are any indication.
“Bugs, don’t you hurt Mommy too bad, I want many more babies in the future.” Alexander whispers to my belly.
I stroke Alexander’s inky black hair and I swear I hear a mulling sound and it makes me smile because my big, strong guy is a pure softie at heart.
I madeeveryone breakfast this morning, Alexander, Alexa, Dad, Betty, Cuddy, Reid, Blake and Jackson. Doc and Tiny are always at the hospital. Tiny especially, he’s been by Caroline’s side since our rescue. It felt so good to be back in the kitchen doing something I love. I must admit it’s not as easy as it used to be before my belly popped to the size of a beach ball but I really enjoyed having everyone gathered around because it makes me feel like I’m truly home.
I’m relaxing on the couch snuggled up with Alexa, each of us reading a book, while the men clean the kitchen under Betty’s command. They would have done the work regardless but Betty loves giving them a rousing and keeping them in line and I swear she was a drill sergeant in a past life.
‘That’s it boys, make this kitchen shine, my cupcake loves her a clean kitchen’Alexa and I giggle because Betty really is a character. I love it because I do like it when someone else helps with the clean-up, it just makes it easier to want to get back in there and bake up a storm which all the boys love to reap the rewards of.
Alexander slinks away and comes to sit with us, “Angel, how are you feeling?”
I smile warmly at my caring, handsome man, “I’m great, just relaxing after a busy breakfast.”
“Did you still want to go to the hospital?” Alexander questions.
Alexa gasps, spins onto her knees and is staring at my belly.
“It’s too soon Mommy, my bwothaws not cooked yet!” Alexa says looking up with worried eyes.
Alexander and I just laugh and I pull her up closer, “Lovebug, the babies are happy where they are, Mommy needs to go have a checkup,” I don’t like not telling Alexa the full truth, but I’m also not going to say anything about my mother or sister until I’m happy that they are healthy and well, I will not expose my child to any potential harm or heartbreak.
“Okay, pheew that’s good, loves you boys.” Alexa smiles and pats my belly, “we’s not weady just yet, we haves to build the house.”
It’s so very sweet how Alexa’s protective over her siblings and they’re not even here yet.
“Yes, I need to do this,” I say smiling at Alexander, who leans in and presses a lingering kiss to my forehead.
“Okay, Princess you be good for Pa and Betty and Mommy and I will be back a little later.” Alexander says kissing her cheek.
Alexa climbs off my lap and rushes to the kitchen, ‘Pa, we going to spar?’
‘We sure are, Darlin’ heart, I gotta stay fit and you can help me.’Dad grins wide.
Betty shakes her head but I catch the small quirk of her lip, ‘Alexa’s gonna kick your butt old man. The winner will get the first pick of the fresh brownies.’
‘Hooyah!’Sounds from the kitchen.
Doc and I have just told Lily that Janelle is ready for any questions she wants to ask, Doc opens the door and enters first and we follow his lead, Lily firmly planted at my back.
Janelle turns her head to us in anticipation, I nod at her and she gives a little smile and I can see the hope her eyes harbor and I really hope this meeting goes well so Lily can have a relationship with her mother.
Lily steps out from behind my back and both mother and daughter inhale sharply, no one saying anything. Doc is watching both of them closely for any signs of distress and we will step in, if need be, but I honestly feel we won’t need to.
‘Elizabeth,’Janelle whispers with tears spilling from her eyes and Lily takes a cautious step forward.
‘Mom,’her reply is distant but not cold, “you have a beautiful room.”
‘Thank you, your Alexander and Doc have been very kind to me and are such good men. I’m grateful for all their help.’
‘H-How are you?’Lily asks, her voice laced with trepidation.
‘Would you like to come sit with me, I promise, I won’t hurt you.’
Lily looks back at me and I nod, then over to Doc, who gives his approval with an encouraging smile.
‘Okay, thank you, my feet could do with a break.’
I place my hand firmly on the small of Lily’s back and guide her over to the chair keeping my body shielding her until she’s situated and then stand by her side.
‘This isn’t easy for me and I don’t know where to start.’Janelle says quietly.
‘I-I don’t know either, this is... surreal.’Lily whispers.
Janelle takes a deep breath and starts, ‘When I started working with Doc, I knew something was wrong with me, and that something bad had happened but I have no memory of what happened from a couple of weeks after I started taking that medicine my doctor prescribed for me.’
Lily lets out a long breath. ‘Okay, so you don’t remember being verbally mean and then hurting me and increasingly becoming violent?’
Janelle shakes her head, ‘No, Doc filled me in on what went on, and I have to say that I was shocked and appalled and couldn’t believe I could do something like that.’
‘You weren’t my mom; you weren’t you anymore and it was horrible. I needed you more than ever and you didn’t want anything to do with me.’ Lily looks down and wipes a stray tear, and I squeeze her shoulder reminding her that I’m here and she is safe.
‘I’m so sorry, Elizabeth. I wish I could take it back but I know I can’t. I’d like for us to try moving forward if you’ll allow me. I’d really like to prove to you that I’m doing okay, Doc and the Psychologists have been fantastic at helping me recover and heal and I’d like the opportunity to prove to you that I’m... well, me again.’
Lily offers a small smile, ‘I’d like to try, I can see that you’re more like the woman I knew before the accident, but it’s going to take some time to build trust, I hope you understand.’
Janelle nods, ‘I do, I understand. We can go at whatever pace you’re comfortable with.’
Lily looks up at her Mom with watery eyes, ‘It’s really you, isn’t it?’
Both Lily and Janelle let out a sob and seeing them opposite each other I can clearly see the similarities in their mannerisms.
I can’t believe I’m sitting across from my mom; she looks like how I remember when I was young, a little older of course but her face is relaxed, eyes clear and welcoming, she looks so calm.
My mind is blown, from the last encounter with her to now you would never think this was the same person. When Alexander and Doc told me all what happened with Mom being drugged and about the quick progress Mom was making, much quicker than Doc ever thought possible, I couldn’t believe it. But I see it now, like Doc suspected her behavior was purely drug induced, and that makes me angry, sad, and wanting to hug my mom.
I move to stand and Alexander helps me up, “Mom, can I give you a hug?”
Her head snaps up and I see her shock, I’m shocked myself but I feel her goodness and need to feel my mom’s arms around me. She looks to Doc and Alexander who nod their approval before she stands and holds out her arms to me. I step into her embrace and start crying instantly, when her arms gingerly come around me, it feels good, foreign, scary, and overwhelming all at the same time. I never thought I’d ever see my mother again let alone feel her arms wrapped around me, one of the babies kicks out and Mom gasps and steps back and looks down at my swollen belly.
“My babies having a baby. I didn’t know.”
How did she not know? You can clearly see that I’m pregnant. I look to my side and Alexander shakes his head, “We didn’t tell Janelle. It wasn’t fair on you or her if you never saw each other again.”
I nod and smile because Alexander and the team have always got my back and apparently my mom’s wellbeing also.
“When are you due? It must be close.”
I giggle and the men chuckle too, “I’m twenty-two weeks pregnant, due October 18th.”
Watching my mom’s expression change when what I actually said clicks, is such a beautiful site, she looks down at my belly then back up to look me in the eyes.
“Twins?”
I smile warmly at her and see the pure unfiltered joy lighting her face. I step forward and hold her this time and it feels more real, my mom is really... my mom. I start sobbing, I can’t help it.
“You, okay, Angel?” Alexander asks.
I nod above my mother’s head, “Yes, Handsome, I’m really good.”
I turn my head and look at Doc, “How can I ever thank you for bringing my mother back to me?”
Doc shakes his head, before a huge cheeky grin takes hold, “You can keep making me black forest cake. That’s all the thanks I need, you both have been through a lot and I’m honored to help.”
“It always comes down to food with the guys.” I say shaking my head as I step over to Doc and pull him into a hug, “thank you, Doc.”
“You’re the most deserving person I know Lily and I followed my gut feeling and knew I had to try, for you, because…” Doc whispers the next part, “you really are an angel, Lily, all our angel.”
Again, I sob, my hormones not helping my emotions, but I’m so grateful to Doc and all the team for everything they’ve done for me and my family.
“Doc, I’ll have my girl back now.” Alexander playfully growls, stepping to my side.
Doc chuckles then releases me and Alexander wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me into him, and I cry, I cry for so many reasons but the relief is all consuming and I couldn’t stop even if I tried.