Clay
Seeing Vanessa struggle with the paint bucket was a sight to see. She grunted as she tried to pull the lid off, making me laugh.
“Oh, you think that’s funny? Why instead of laughing, you don’t help me open this darn thing?” she asked, her hand on her hips while she tapped her foot on the floor as a sign of annoyance.
“No problem, beautiful,” I replied, grabbing my metal bucket opener and easily taking the lid off. She scoffed, snatching the lid off my hand before she put it down. I held my lips into a thin line to not laugh. She looked lovely.
“You didn’t tell me there was an easier way to open it.”
“You didn’t ask.” I chuckled, shrugging my shoulders. Pouring some of the paint on the tray, Vanessa picked up the paint roller and started doing the job. She had chosen a lavender color for her living room, saying it will make it look bright and alive. I could
Vanessa He’s done it. He has managed to do what Alex never did. Make me reach the biggest orgasm I haven't had in years. If his tongue and fingers could do that, I couldn’t imagine what it would feel like having him inside of me. I was still leaning against the cold tiled wall. The water was still running down my body, cooling me down from that intense and heated moment. As I stepped out of the shower, my mind still reeled at the fact that Clay had awoken something in me. With Alex, it was only sex. With him, it felt like something entirely different... and amazing. I walked into my room and grabbed a pair of jeans and a black top, combing my hair down to let it air dry in the meantime. Checking in my boxes, I luckily found a pair of sweatpants and a shirt. They belonged to Alex, and seeing how much bigger Clay was compared to him, I prayed it fit him. There was a female voice coming from the living room, and I wondered who co
ClayI was done with the electric part of the house and finished painting the wall for Vanessa, hoping her conversation with Emily went well. I couldn’t afford to have her sulk around without feeling like the worst father in the world.As I kept painting, I could hear Vanessa’s vehicle park on the driveway. I cleaned my hands and walked out to the porch, only to see my little princess getting out and running towards me.“Hi, daddy! Vanessa bought me some ice cream, it was delicious!” she said excitedly before she ran inside the house. Vanessa walked over with two bags of food in her hands, handing them to me before she sauntered away.I walked into the kitchen, seeing her take out a bottle of red wine out of the cabinet, making me wonder where she got that from. As if reading my thoughts, she laughed and popped the cork open before serving it in two glasses.“Come on, we don’t want the food to ge
Vanessa “It looks amazing,” I said as we stood outside, admiring my home. It had been two weeks, and I was thrilled with the results. Clay worked so hard to satisfy my needs. Well, my home needs. I still have yet to forget the moment he caught me by surprise and pleasured me in the shower. “What are you thinking?” he asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. I cleared my throat and gave him a sheepish smile. “I’m thinking we should celebrate. The house looks gorgeous, and it’s all thanks to you,” I replied, hugging myself as I looked back at it. Clay wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and I could feel myself give into the embrace. “I agree. Maybe we can have dinner. I will talk to Katherine and see if she can watch Emily for a few hours.” “Sounds good. I really love that crazy little human, but I would love some time alone with you,” I confessed, running my hand on his arm while he kissed my temple. “I’d
ClayI arrived in town and headed quickly to Katherine’s store. Emily was sitting next to her, playing with her teddy bears and having the time of her life. As I approached the counter, I leaned on it with a smile on my face and Katherine knew what I wanted.“I’ll babysit her. Do you need any pointers on how to have a successful date?” she asked, leaning on the counter also to be on my level with a naughty smirk on her face. I chuckled, knowing she was looking forward to seeing Vanessa and me together.“Are you going to have a date with Miss Vanessa?” Emily asked, a glimmer showing in her eyes.“Yes, Little Mouse. I have a dinner date with her tonight, so you don’t mind staying with Katherine, do you?”“Yes! I’m sure we’ll have fun. If you need to stay there until tomorrow, we don’t mind. Right, Kat?”
VanessaI’ve just had the most amazing night any woman could. As I laid there on the couch, fluttering my eyes open, I could still feel Clay’s touch and lips on my skin, giving me goosebumps.I stretched myself, realizing I had Clay’s shirt on over me as it lifted high on my thighs. There was a cup of hot coffee on the table, and he was standing by the window, leaning against it with one of his hands while the other one was holding another cup.He looked so sexy.“Morning, Mr. Steele,” I said, turning my body upside down while putting my arms under the cushion, looking at him with a sleepy smile. Clay looked over his shoulder, showing me that beautiful smile that melted my insides.“Good morning, Miss Harper,” he replied, putting the cup on the table before he sat down on the floor right in front of me.He put my hair behind my ears, wanting to see my freckled face as he rubbed
ClayI arrived in town, ready to pick my daughter up, thankful Katherine had agreed to take care of her overnight. Remembering the events of last night had my heart beating like a drum, and Vanessa was the rhythm. I know, very cheesy, but that is how I felt at the moment.Parking in front of Kat’s hardware store, I noticed the flower shop had a few colorful bouquets in front, and it made me think it would be nice to surprise Vanessa with another bouquet of flowers and maybe buy a small one for Emily.I stepped out of the truck and headed in, when I received a call, my father’s name appeared on the screen.“Hey, Dad.” I greeted him, glad to hear his voice. I could hear Mom on the other side of the line, chatting with someone.
Vanessa“Wow, my friend. You have had the best time of your whole life,” Candice said as I finished telling her everything that has happened between me and Clay, including the shower moment and the dinner date.“Yes, I’ve never been happier. Clay and Emily are just what I need in my life. They complete me.” I replied, looking out the window that faced the horse pen. “The whole place does.”“Well, I am happy for you,” she said, patting my thighs.“Where are John and Gabriel? I thought you would bring them.”“They’re on their way. He took a later flight with Gabriel just s
Clay Vanessa and I went out again on a land hunt with her friend. After talking with her last night, I felt better, but was still on edge about Kelly and Sarah being together. What upset me the most is that she hadn’t attempted to see Emily or even ask for her. “Still worried about Emily and her mom?” Vanessa asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. I was trying to focus on the road, but my focus was elsewhere. I pulled over and took a deep breath, gripping at the steering wheel hard. My knuckles were turning white. Emily was on the back of the truck, singing her lungs out with Candice, bringing a smile to my face. “Yes, very,” I
ClayAs I sat there, leaning against the chair on our bridal table, I couldn’t help but admire the stunning woman dancing with my daughter. The way their dresses flowed as they twirled around on the dance floor had my heart and soul in total happiness.We had our first dance as husband and wife, but this was topping it. They looked beautiful.“Hello, everyone. Sorry to interrupt this amazing moment, but I wanted to say a few words to the bride and groom.” Candice’s voice was heard on the DJ’s microphone as she walked towards our table while Emily and Vanessa sat down, a big smile on their faces.Holding our hands, I kissed her before we heard the speech her best frie
VanessaFour months!Four months have gone by and I couldn’t be more excited. We finally brought back home our little bundles of joy last month and they looked so healthy and happy.Even visiting them every day at the hospital made me miss them. I had the need to wake up every morning and go straight to their bedroom just to see their sleeping faces before the sun snuck through their colorful curtains.They looked beautiful, and both had dark hair like mine. But they had hazel eyes like their father and made me fall in love with them even more.Our wedding didn’t take place the month after they were born, but
ClayI was almost home when I got a call from the hospital, letting me know about the altercation between Kelly and Candice in Vanessa’s room.Now I was here, holding her hand while Candice knitted with a frown on her face. I knew she still felt guilty.“Why don’t you go back home? I’ll stay here and maybe they’ll lend me some clothes so I can take a shower,” I said. She looked at Vanessa, who smiled at her, and nodded, knowing it was best if she did.I called Lorena and Katherine to stay with Emily and I would let them know when we would be home.Lorena wanted to visit her daughter, but it was bes
VanessaI wasn’t sure for how long I was out after talking to Clay, but when I opened my eyes and found myself alone in my room, panic rose. Looking around the place, I tried to search for him, but he wasn’t there either.My abdomen hurt, and it was sensitive to the touch, making me realize this is how my babies were born.My babies, where are they?I hit the button to call the nurse, fear creeping over me as the last thing I remembered was kissing them before they took them away.“Hello, Miss Harper. Glad to see you’re awake,” she said, walking in to check my vitals.
ClayI couldn’t believe it was happening again, and this time there was no turning back. The babies were either going to be born or lose their little lives.As I paced back and forth, I could hear the footsteps of the nurses going through the double doors, making me think the worst.The doctor arrived, and he quickly made his way through the same doors at the same time a nurse came outside.“We’re ready for you, Dad,” she said, urging me to the room and preparing me to be by Vanessa’s side. They put on some scrubs on me, a mask and a cap before gesturing to me to sit on a stool right next to her.&
Vanessa“Emily will be here any minute. Let’s get this going,” I said as Clay hung a Happy Birthday banner behind the table where the cake would be.The entire house was decorated nicely, with balloons all over the living room, confetti spread around the floor, which I would have to sweep later, and even the horses were ready with saddles to give the kids a ride.Clay had been working hard these past few months to get our business going.Yes, our business. Because now that we were going to get married, we would share everything.“Hello!” Candice walked in with a white box in her hands, putting it on the table
ClayVanessa’s Mom had been sent from heaven. She’s helped her when I’m not here and helped with Emily’s care as well.Months have gone by and now Vanessa was six months along in her pregnancy. Emily started her first grade and soon we would be celebrating her sixth birthday as well.Candice moved out to her house, and John had joined her not long after, which made her happy.One thing I still had in mind was Rita. Pete had given me news about her. As soon as they had evidence about her fraudulent transactions, they went to pick her up at her house, but she had fled.&ldquo
Vanessa“What are you doing here?” I asked, holding myself from hugging her. I have missed her, but I was also hurt that she didn’t even speak on my behalf when Dad fired me from the company. Clay held me by the waist, supporting me, and I was grateful because I needed it.“I came to see how you were doing,” she said, looking down at the already big bump on my belly. “But I see you’re doing well. How far along are you?”I looked down with a smile, rubbing my belly, before I looked back at her.“I’m still three months, almost four.”“Wow, you really are show
ClayI opened my eyes to see Vanessa sitting up, hugging herself and trembling. All I could see were her tears streaming down her cheeks, and that worried me.“Baby, are you okay?” I kissed her shoulder, her skin feeling cold.“I’ll be fine. It was just a bad dream,” she whispered as she slowly got out of bed and headed to the bathroom, closing the door behind her.I followed her, but didn’t dare go in, so I stood by the door and knocked.“Tell me, what happened?” I asked, expecting an answer from her. There was just silence, but I could hear a muffled sob coming from behind the door. Hoping it was unlocked, I turned the knob and walked in, seeing her sitting on the toilet with a tissue