Charlotte's POV
Alex yelling was the first thing to register after my brain started coming out of the fog. Trying to focus on what he was going on about when my mom started to rush Killian out of the room. When I finally got my heart to stop beating in my ears I caught the tail ends of what Alex was saying.
"-Do this to me? Is that your child David?"
Oh, sweet Jesus. This is exactly what I didn't want to happen. The next thing to register in my brain was the fact punches were being thrown, screaming coming from every corner of the house.
Before I was aware that My body was moving I was putting myself inbetween David and Alex. I wasn't scared of getting in the middle of their fight and getting hurt. I knew it was a high possibility but it just needed to stop. They couldn't hurt each other because of me, I wouldn't allow it.
When my father and I finally pulled them apart David tried lunging at Alex again. <
Charlotte's POV "Okay you two need to leave, we just burried my sister and you two want to break into a fight in the middle of my home? Get out. Get out right now." My mother sobbed. Killian came barreling into the living room trying to hide behind me, terrified from all of the yelling and the two over sized men fighting.Alex and David turned towards me, wide eyed and questioning written all over their faces. I couldn't handle it, I couldn't face them. Not after what they'd done and how they looked at me. So I grabbed Killian and broke out into a run towards the front door. "Charlotte!" I could hear David yelling from behind me, but I just needed to get out of here. Coming back here was a mistake, one of the worst choices that I've made in a long time.When two arms enclosed around me and they actually lifted me off of the ground, stopping me from running completely. Leaning down and whispering in my ear sounding broken,
David's POV Seeing Char run away from me again wasn't something that I could handle. Without thinking I bolted out the front door after her. I couldn't lose her again. Not now, not ever. As soon as my hands wrapped around her I broke, begging her to stop running from me. When her body melts into mine my breath comes to a standstill inside my lungs. Slowly I see her mother come out to collect the little dark haired boy and bring him back inside, reminding me we're not alone. I can see Alex standing off to the side just watching us, with his mouth hanging open. When I finally put Charlie down and she turns around the look in her eyes tells me that I did the right thing coming after her. My mouth opens and closes trying to find the right words to say to her. Tears fill her eyes and I reach out to steady her arm when she starts to sway. "David." She barley whispers."Charlie, w
Charlotte's POV I dreamt of this moment for years, but nothing could prepare me for how it really feels. His lips part and I watch as his chest rise and falls with each quickening breath. Hes for facial hair now, a small amount of stubble around his mouth, lower cheeks and chin. His dark hair forms his forehead, in desperate need of a cut, still styled the same messy way. Its all I can do to take my mind off just how badly I want to grab it and pull it. Hard. His blue irises shine; matching the shirt he's wearing underneath his suit jacket so well. The tattoos that peak out of his shirt collar are new and my fingers itch to run over them, re-learning every part of his body. God. Hes still desirable as ever, still makes my heart feel like it's trying to beat out of my chest every time he looks at me. Neither one of us smiling, just staring at each other, both not sure what to do.
My eyes cast down unable to hold his intent gaze much longer, regret kicks me hard. For not telling him about Killian, for running then, and for trying to run now. My breath catches as the screen door slams shut behind me, I turn to see Killian walk out. My eyes turn to David as his gaze drops to our little boy. Killian is the image of his father. The same dark hair with a curl. Same eyes, same skin. While I rub the top of Killian's head I start to speak, "Killian, baby. i'd like you to meet my friend David." "Hello." Killian smiles happily while waving his tiny hands at David, David fights tears as he waves back to his little boy and the lump in my throat nearly chokes me.The door slams again and my parents appear along with Alex. "We're gonna take little man for ice cream." States my father as he walks over to grab Killian's hand. "Just to give you two some time to talk while you're here." Davids eyes are fixed firm
David's POV It took everything in me not to ring her pretty little neck, no one had ever made me feel this angry or betrayed. But how I felt about Charlie doesn't matter anymore, I came here with the intention of getting her back but now all that matters is our son. "You better find somewhere to live here in Jacksonville because I swear on your life that if you try to take him away you'll never see Killian again. Get your ass up, we're going to get him." I declared while storming out of the house. A keening wall followed me out of the door, faltering me in my steps. It sounded like a wounded animal fighting to hold onto life. Looking over my shoulder I saw her on the floor in a crumbled heap looking up at me. I wanted so badly to just leave her there. For all the heartache and pain she has caused me. I wanted to walk away from all of the bullshit and just go get my son. "Please. Please please, don't take him fro
When I finally found the ability to move I went running after David out the front door. He was standing next to the car with a confounded look on his face. I don't think I've ever seen him look anything but confident and self assured before. Seeing that my heart broke even more, this was my fault. I'd ruined everything we had. But I'll be damned if I let anyone try and take my child from me. When David didn't make a move from his position I found the courage to glance up at him. Still the most gorgeous human being on the planet, the mere sight of him hurt my heart. It hurt because he could never be mine, and I wondered; was it better to have had him only for that little amount of time while only to have lost him? Or would i have been better off not having him at all? My beautiful boy, the wonderful surprise blessing filled the void in my life these last two years and would've continued to do so. I knew I shouldn't of
David's POV After storming out of the house every single emotion that I've tried to block out through the entire god awful conversation with Charlie hits me full force. Her coming back, finding out about Killian, the fact that she left and didn't even bother to tell me about our son. Our son. My son. I have a son. Thats been hidden from me for six years, all because she couldn't wait to give me a chance to explain the situation she thought was going on with Jill. I lost six god damn years with my son because of Charlie and her inability to face problems, and I don't know if I can ever forgive her for that. ----------------- Im still standing next to the car when Charlie blows through the front door, storming down the driveway to come and stand directly in front of me.
David's POV I turn the engine off and look over at Charlotte. God, this is my worst nightmare. How do you tell a kid you're his father when you can't wrap your head around the idea of it yourself? When you don't even believe that it's possible? I know it's true, he looks identical to me, and yet somehow, I feel like I'm in a bad dream. That any second Charlie is going to laugh and say that this is all a bad joke. Then we can pick up where we left off six years ago. I don't want to resent her... but I can't help it. How could she hide this from me? I wish my phone would go off with an urgent message saying that I'm needed on a job somewhere. That there's something wrong in a building site and they need me right away. I want to be anywhere else but here. I grip the steering wheel in my hands as I try to picture how this is going to go. How would I have felt if some stranger turned up and announce
Charlie's POVepilogueThe last twenty three years we've defied all expections, staying together and being happy with each other.No one thought we could make it work, seeing as I used to be married to David's cousin.They couldn't fathom how David and Alex were still best friends, or how Jill still spoke to me.But here we are, at our youngest boys college graduation, Noah.All of our boys have completely blown our minds with how smart they are.Killian was thrilled each time we added a new baby into the mix.Killian went to college for engineering.Henry went to the Air Force to be a pilot.Jacob went for architecture.And our littlest baby, Gus went to be a veterinarian.My heart couldn't be fuller, all the trials and tribulations we went through to get to this point in our lives have been more than worth it.I look around at our family gathered in the stands.Laura and chandle
EpilogueDavid's POVCharlie doesn't know it, but today nine years ago was the first time we crossed each others paths.Two failed marriages.One drunken night.A hidden child.And a funeral, lead to this.Lead to me being with the one women who I'm sharing the rest of my life with.I never intended to start up anything with Charlie.Yes, I fantasized about her constantly, moved in next door just to be closer to her. But this? I never could of dreamed up anything even close to this.The strong pull I felt towards her when we first met terrified me, but I didn't have any idea what terrifying actually felt like until I realized that I was the one who wanted everything with her.But I wasn't sure she wanted everything with me.I glance down at her, sleeping peacefully curled into my side. She's stirring with the morning sun filtering in through the windows, sun showing the natural red highlights t
David's POV "I- please fuck me." She whispers, trying to reach for my cock. "You know I can't. Not yet, not until the doctor gives the okay Charlie." I'm just as disappointed as she is, but my one track mind is already making my way back to how her breast feels in my mouth. My tongue can't stop swirling around and playing with her nipple. My hand is like a magnet as it strokes up and down my shaft. "My pussy is throbbing, please." She whimpers again. Its killing me not being able to satisfy her right now, but I can't hurt her. She moans once more, stuffing her breast in my face as her hand seeks out her clit. I stand up, pushing her breast together, sticking my shaft between them. Pressing my thumb around her nipples while her milk sprays all over me. She reaches up playing with my balls and trying to lick the tips that peaks through her cleavage when I thrust up. "Fuck yes Charlie." Her hand reutrns to her
David's POV Just as I finish reading the cute little note Charlie put inside my lunch there's a light knock on the door. I hate being here while she's at home with the boys, and my three weeks off since Henry was born weren't entirely enough. The door handle turns before I have the chance to tell whomever it is to come in. In walks Charlie, shutting the door and locking it behind her. "Char? Is everything okay?" I immediately jump up. "Uh. Yes and no." Panic washes over me, is something wrong with the boys? "No! No, it's nothing serious," she exclaims upon seeing my expression and I plop down in my desk chair, trying to will my heart to slow down. "Where are the boys?" "With my mom, she came over to help with stuff around the house and I decided to run some errands around town." "And your warrants brought you to my office?" I question suspiciously. "When you're suppose to be at home r
David's POVNurse perky comes in to check on Charlie, waking her up."Hey honey, when did you get back?" She asks, sleep still heavy in her voice."A little over an hour ago."The nurse fumbles with her chart, checking her vitals and leaving as I sit down next to Charlie on her bed."Ready for another?" I whisper.She bites her lip and smiles, like she always does when I ask."I just pushed out this one David. Give it awhile and ask again." She laughs quietly."We already got married while I was extremely pregnant, people thought it was a shotgun wedding. I want people to know we're married because we love each other deeply. Not because you got me pregnant, twice.""Maybe I got you pregnant because I love you deeply, both times.""Yeah," she scoffs. "Okay, we both know that neither of us meant for this to happen.""I know, but I'm glad I did," I kiss her. "Our boys are perfect, you're perfect.""They
David's POVI'm handed our little baby boy, and he's perfect. So perfect.Where Killian is the spitting image of me, our newest little boy has Charlie's chin, her cheeks, with big round eyes, and my eyes color. He really is the most amazing blend of both of us.I sigh, enthralled by how perfect he is. I have the two most perfect boys in my life, I feel tears streaming down my cheeks, even though I can't stop smiling.The nurse Charlie was shouting at tries to reach for him, but I don't want to let go."I just need to clean him up a bit more," she reassures me. "I'll give him back," she says and I reluctantly hand him over.I look back at Charlie, laying in bed.My wife.My Charlotte."Are you okay?" She hesitates, and I don't care what she says, my stupid comment from the night she told me has been embedded into her brain. No matter what I've done these past seven or so months, I can't seem to convince her enough t
Charlie's POVThe last seven months have passsd in a blur, trying to keep up with all of the doctors appointments, morning sickness, and chasing Killian around has completely wiped me out everyday.But this, this moment is what we've all been waiting for."Push! You're doing great, just give us another good push." The perky blonde nurse encourages."Jesus fuck, I fucking hate you!" I shout, and then bare down."FUUCCKKKKKKK!""Oh, you're a feisty one," perky nurse enthuses. Her actual name is Haley or Hallie or some shit."Your baby is going to need all of that wonderful energy as soon as he come out into the world."Oh. My. God.I will kill her, this women is unshakeable. No matter how many vulgar words I shout at her she's still sooooo fucking perky. Turns out the first words our baby is going to hear will be the four letter kind. Pain brings out the potty mouth in me, apparently.Which bring a
Charlie's POV When I calm down and the tears stop, I can finally see without the bluebirds. Searching the floor for my keys to go back to my parents. I sniff, wiping my nose with the sleeve of my sweater. Body shaking with each deep breath I take, I've got to get out of here. I'm startled when the front door opens. "Go away David," my lips tremble. "Char, I'm so sorry." He falls to the floor on his knees next to me, trying to hold onto me while I give him a dirty look. Pause "I'm such an asshole. I- I'm-." He sighs. "Clearly at a loss for words, I don't know what came over me Charlie. I was shocked.." he exhaled. "I can see why you didn't want to tell me sooner." My whole body is shaking uncontrollably now as I stand up to step away from him, he gets up too. My upset and sadness turns to anger as I lift ny hand and slap him right across the face. "I would never, never hide this from you. I've done that once and
Charlie's POVThree days after Killian's party and I still haven't talked myself into telling David that I'm pregnant.I just, I don't know how to tell him.I don't know how this happened, I mean I know how it happened but I'm still on the shot and we almost always use condoms.After dropping Killian off at my parents for the weekend I've resolved myself into telling David, he has to know about this.As soon as I open the front door, the entire living room is illuminated with candles. Not a single surface left untouched.What is going on?I can just make out the dim features of David's face under all the flickering lights."I- David, what is all of this?""Itll always be you, Char." He smiles."Our love has survived the darkest of times, and my obsession with you has never wavered you and our little boy mean the world to me, I want you to know that no matter what I'll forever be here for you two. Always."