Enough

Chapter 37

AT THE END of my shift, I return home to breakfast and coffee. The kids are dressed and laughing at the kitchen table when I open the door.

“Hi mom!” Marlow shouts with a mouth full of food, waving to me.

As I wander into the kitchen, my eyes happen upon a sight to behold. Nick Rowen, flipping pancakes and smiling in my kitchen with two calm, happy children. I feel like I’m dreaming.

“Good morning,” he says as he brings me a cup of coffee and kisses my cheek.

“Good morning” I say as I take a sip. I notice he’s in jeans and not his usual suit.

As I walk around the table to plant kisses on the heads of the kids, I ask, “Don’t you need to get ready for work?”

He shakes his head. “I took the day off.”

“Can we take the day off too?” Kale begs.

“Heck no! You’re going to school!” I shout playfully but in all seriousness.

“Aww… Nick, will you be here when we get home?” Kale asks.

I watch Marlow nod her head to Kale and gaze at Nick expectantly.

“I might be,” he says with a wink.

“Awesome!” Marlow shouts.

“Go brush your teeth. The bus is going to be here in a few minutes.” I set my coffee down on the table.

They rush up the stairs, arguing about who gets to brush first, and Nick ambles over to me. He pushes a loose piece of hair out of my face and smiles.

“You survived?” I ask.

“I survived.” He smiles. “They’re great kids. I think I may be in love.”

“Already? You do fall fast.” I giggle as I place my hand on his waist.

“With their mother,” he continues.

“You think? You don’t know?” I question.

He kisses my nose, then my cheek, and my ear, before he whispers into it, “I told you. I’ve always known.”

He smells clean and fresh, and I realize I probably stink of hospital. “I need a shower,” I tell him.

“That sounds appealing.”

My insides clench. As soon as I get the kids on the bus, he’s mine for the taking.

“How’s Cooper?” he asks.

“Gwen texted at three this morning. She said she was taking him home with her.”

He raises his eyebrows seductively and I laugh. He lifts my coffee to his lips and takes a sip before he hands it to me. “Drink your coffee. You won’t be sleeping for at least an hour.”

“Just an hour?” I question as the kids charge down the stairs.

“Maybe two,” he responds with a smile.

I set down my cup and reach into the fridge to get their lunches. I hand them off as we hear the tires of the bus approaching. I kiss them both and tell them to grab their backpacks.

Nick and I walk them out and wave as they get on the bus. As soon as it’s out of sight, he lifts me off the ground and tosses me over his shoulder. I laugh and beat his ass with my hands. He carries me up the stairs, straight to my bedroom.

As he sets me down, he kisses me passionately and I moan into him. It seems like forever since we’ve been alone together, and I crave his touch.

“So, a shower?” he asks.

I nod reluctantly. “It’s too bright in there, so don’t even think of joining me.”

“You’re forgetting I’ve seen you naked already. Do I need to remind you how crazy I am about you?” He takes my hand and places it on his rock-hard dick, and excitement courses through my veins.

“How’d that happen?” I ask playfully.

“You walked through the door,” he states as he kisses my neck. “Let me shower with you and make love to you. Do you trust me?” he asks.

“Yes, I do.”

“Hmm… I like those words. I like them a lot.”

He takes my hand and leads me to the bathroom.

“If we’re going to do this, then I need a minute. Can you give me a minute?”

He smirks. “You have one minute.” He removes his watch and slowly closes the door.”

“I meant two… I need to pee.”

“Fine!” I hear him say. “Two!”

I laugh as I race around the bathroom. I undress quickly, thankful that I shaved before work.

I pee and immediately start the shower. I throw a towel over the curtain and step inside.

I forget to remove my ponytail, so I undo the twist and toss it over the curtain before I dunk my head into the water.

Several minutes pass by before I hear him open the door.

I’m immediately nervous. I stand facing the shower head and let the hot water wash down my body.

After a minute, the curtain pulls back and closes.

I don’t turn to face him. I close my eyes and cringe at the idea of him seeing my naked body in the full light of day.

I feel his hands caress my hips as he pushes his body against mine.

He reaches in front of me and pulls my nipple in his fingers.

It sends waves of pleasure over my skin.

I feel his mouth on my shoulder, and his free hand reaches across me to the soap.

He rubs the soap in his hands and then gently begins to wash me.

His touch is light and purposeful. I feel his erection flick against me from behind, and I bite my lip.

He takes his time as he washes me from head to toe.

His hands are loving and soft. My girly parts receive extra attention, and he groans lightly as he rubs in between my legs.

I reach my hand over my head and wrap it around his neck as it becomes clear his purpose is no longer to make sure I’m clean.

I feel him slide between my butt cheeks as he rubs himself into me and massages my weakest, most wanting area with his hand.

He slips his finger inside me, and I clench my muscles around him, moaning and needy.

“Move for me,” he whispers into my ear. I start to lift myself up and down on his finger as he slides another into me.

“You’re so wet.”

I turn my body to face him and wrap my arms around his neck. Our lips meet as we step under the water together and my hand slides down his back to grasp his perfect round ass.

I push my fingers into his skin as he sucks my tongue into his mouth.

I reach around and stroke him gently. He’s hard, and it turns me on to know how much he wants me.

His hands lift up and he pushes my head back under the water as he kisses the curve of my neck.

Reaching over to the shampoo, he lovingly begins to massage it into my hair.

He’s tender and careful, taking his time and making sure I feel loved and cherished as he rinses out the soap.

“Conditioner too?”

“Yes please,” I whisper. I’ve never had a man wash my hair before and it feels incredible.

Once he finishes rinsing out the conditioner, he lifts his hand behind me and shuts off the water.

He pulls the towel off the rod and begins to dry my hair.

Then he dries my shoulders, my arms, my chest, and down the rest of my body before he quickly dries himself.

He wraps the towel around me and takes my hand.

He leads me through the bathroom to the bedroom and pulls back the covers.

I want him, and I can tell by the smirk on his face that he knows it.

He opens the drawer and takes out an extremely large pack of condoms. They aren’t mine, and I laugh when I realize he came very prepared.

He opens the wrapper and places the condom in my hand.

Then he places his hand over mine and glides it over his erection.

I hold my hand on him and continue to pleasure him when he slips my towel from my waist. I try to act unaffected that I’m fully naked in front of him.

He slides down on the bed, saying, “I want you on top.”

I bite my lip as I climb over him and ease myself into him.

His eyes roll back in his head as I raise and lower myself.

I lean on his chest for support and he lifts slightly to take my breast into his mouth.

He grasps my waist and begins to lift me himself.

My back arches in pleasure. I push him deeply into me and moan as my body bows into his.

I open my eyes and he’s staring at me. I don’t feel insecure.

I feel beautiful. I reach up and take my own breast in my hand, pulling on my nipple.

He moans and stiffens in appreciation as his hand flies back to my waist. Feeling him deep inside me is causing eruptions I’ve never felt before.

I sense my body tensing in unknown pleasure.

I wonder if I could come from him inside me and realize it’s possible I might.

I rotate my hips on him and he grabs my breasts in his hands once more.

His right hand slides down my chest, and then he brings his fingers to his mouth. I know what he’s about to do, and I gasp for air. His hands slide to touch me as I continue to push into him.

He pants and moans as he touches me, and I can tell he’s getting close.

“Come, Ever. I want you to come.”

He continues to massage me, and his expert touch combined with him pulsing deep inside me sends me spiraling and gasping over the edge.

I feel him harden inside me as he thrusts his hips forcefully into me. I continue to move on him until he stills me and sits up to pull me to his chest.

“Oh my God!” I grasp his face in my hands.

He kisses me and flips me over on the bed. He’s still inside me and he pushes into me one more time as he kisses my lips.

“You…” he whispers, and I can’t help but smile.

I WAKE UP three hours later and I’m wrapped in the covers and alone in the bed.

I glance around the room and then reach for the towel on the floor.

I stumble into the bathroom, pee, and then slip on some yoga pants and a t-shirt, without underwear.

It makes me feel sexy to be commando, and I begin my search for Nick.

He’s standing in the kitchen, bare chested and on his cell.

“Well, I’m glad you’re okay. How’s Gwen?”

I lean on the doorframe and watch him. He turns when he senses me and smiles. He struts toward me and plants a small chaste kiss on my lips then mouths, “Cooper.”

I nod my head and sit at the table.

“We’re glad you’re okay, buddy. No, I’m not getting mushy on you. You want me to what? Fine. You’re an asshole and a pussy. Feel better?” He laughs. “All right. Yeah, later. Bye.”

He shakes his head at his phone and tosses it on the counter. “I hope I didn’t wake you.”

I stand and run my fingers over his chest. “I woke up to an empty bed and I missed you,” I pout.

“You missed me?” he whispers.

I nod.

“Well, I can’t have you missing me, can I?” He lifts my leg around his waist and rests his hand on my butt cheek. “Are you wearing underwear?”

I shake my head no. He groans and lifts me around his waist. He carries me back up to the bed as I laugh, and he makes love to me once more.

By one I’m exhausted but happy as I plant small kisses against his stomach. My head rests on him as he runs his fingers through my hair.

“You’re birthday’s coming up,” he states. “Are you up for another surprise?”

I turn over and lean my head to face him. “I don’t want anything but you,” I tell him.

“You have me.”

“You know who else’s birthday is coming up?” I ask. “Kay’s. I’d really like to do something for her. Like maybe throw her a party or something.”

“That sounds like a great idea.”

“She really likes you, you know?”

“Of course she does.” He smirks.

“Speaking of which, I need to call her.” I lift myself up and he takes notice of my bare chest. His eyes shoot up appreciatively.

“Have I told you how much I love your tits?” he asks.

I roll my eyes.

“You’re supposed to say thank you or ask me to prove it.”

I laugh. “Thank you,” I respond. “If you prove it to me again, I may be limping at work tomorrow.”

He smiles my smile as I stand and walk naked to the bathroom. I’m surprised by how comfortable I feel in front of him.

I dress and brush out my hair. He meets me in the bathroom and I see his naked reflection in the mirror. I whistle at him as he uses the bathroom, and he wiggles his ass at me.

As he washes his hands, I kiss his cheek and then make my way down the stairs to the phone. I’m so happy and content that it seems I have a glow all around me. I never thought I’d feel this way. It’s better than I ever imagined it to be.

I dial Kay’s number, hoping she didn’t watch the news and hear about Cooper. I mentally berate myself for not calling her earlier to let her know he was okay.

The phone rings repeatedly and she doesn’t answer. I wonder if she went for another walk. She’s on an exercise kick lately.

“Hey, Nick?” I yell up the stairs.

“Yeah, babe?”

“Do you mind if I run over to Kay’s. I think she’s on a walk and I want to tell her about Coop before she see’s something on the news.”

He hops down the stairs and lifts a shirt over his head. “Yeah, go ahead. I was thinking of cutting the lawn before it snows. Is that okay with you?”

I stare at him as if he’s the biggest chocolate sundae I’ve ever seen. “You want to cut the lawn?”

He laughs. “Yeah. I miss cutting grass. My dad used to let me do all the yardwork.”

“You just keep getting better and better,” I say as I kiss his lips. He laughs appreciatively. “Are you okay with getting the kids off the bus? I don’t want to take advantage of you.”

He kisses the tip of my nose. “Take advantage all you want. I love being here. Besides, I said I would be, and you know I’m a man of my word.”

I lean into him. “Remind me again where you’ve been my whole life?”

“I told you…” He runs his hand over my head. “I’ve been waiting for this, for my second chance.”