Total pages in book: 43
Estimated words: 39971 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 200(@200wpm)___ 160(@250wpm)___ 133(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 39971 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 200(@200wpm)___ 160(@250wpm)___ 133(@300wpm)
Afterwards, our baby is still sleeping. We lay under the blankets holding each other.
"I'm so sorry about everything," Bella apologizes. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you that you were a dad and that I kept it from you this long. I do hope that you can forgive me.”
"It's okay. I definitely understand now. You were working through some things, and you actually needed your space. I just wish I could have been there for you during the difficult parts, like the birth and everything," I tell her.
"It's okay; I was never alone. I had Janice with me throughout the entire process," Bella answers.
"Well, in that case I really do owe Janice a big thank you. There's one thing I don't understand though, and that's why Derek was so against this?" I ask.
Bella looks at me puzzled. She doesn't have an answer to that question either.
I pull her into my arms, and we cuddle as the baby continues to sleep.
Each of us is quiet.
My main thought is wondering what the future is going to hold for us?
All I know for sure is that I'm here for her now and I have no plans of ever leaving again. I really hope that things work out this time and that it will be more than just another fling for us.
Whatever happens, even if it involves Derek trying to keep us apart again, I'm ready to face that and I’m determined to fight for her.
I hear the sound of quiet snoring and realize that it's coming from Bella.
I laugh softly as I realize that she's fallen asleep in my arms.
Then I kiss her forehead and hold her and let her sleep.
She deserves it. I know that she's been taking care of the baby.
I’m so happy to be back with her. I stay awake listening to the sound of Bella's snoring and keeping an ear turned towards the crib, just in case my daughter cries.
I still can't believe that I get to say the words “my daughter.”
I can't believe I'm a father as I didn't think that would ever happen.
But now I’m so glad it did.
And there is no one better for it to have happened with than Bella.
Chapter 17 – Bella
I wake up happy to be in Steve’s arms once again. I feed the baby and then Steve and I lie there in bed talking about all of this.
"That's strange because I never told my brother anything about this. I never told him about the hook up or about the fact that you’re the baby's father. I don't know how he could know," I say.
"I don't know either. It's all still so confusing to me," Steve responds.
We're still in bed as we debate this some more.
"So, what do you think it is that’s been making him so upset at you?" I ask.
"Honestly, it really could be anything. I mean, I had accused him of being jealous about the football thing and he denied that, so honestly who knows," Steve answers.
I'm grateful that Janice is giving us this alone time together. Not only are we reconnecting, but we can also even talk about this issue. I really do owe her for bringing Steve back to me.
"Maybe he could just sense it. Like, he's intuitive?" I guess.
Steve shrugs his shoulders in response.
"I don't think we'll be able to figure this one out," he muses.
I don't say anything. I know it would mean a lot to both of us to be able to have an answer because Derek is my brother. He's also Steve's best friend. Or was. But the bond that all three of us used to share seems to be sort of destroyed now.
Steve senses my dismal mood. He leans in and kisses me, and I kiss him back. We start playing around like that until it leads to more.
We wrap our arms around each other, and Steve gives me a lingering kiss that ignites desire all throughout my body. He slips his hand between my legs, gently rubbing my pussy.
His fingers stroke my throbbing clit. They poke into my hole, causing my juices to spill out. I fight back a moan and bite my lower lip. He pulls his fingers out. I spread my legs as he climbs on top of me.
I'm definitely getting used to this again. I feel his dick slide into me and it’s so massive as it fills my hole completely. He thrusts me slowly. I want so badly to cry out, but I don't want to wake the baby.
I whisper, "harder, faster” and he responds with a soft moan and then gives into my request.
Our gentle lovemaking turns into passionate fucking. It hasn't felt like this since our first night together. I feel like a woman who is desperately in love. He pounds deep into my pussy as I hold onto him.