"Morning sweetie." She greeted me. "Good morning mom. How are you feeling?" I replied, sitting down across from her. She smiled at me. "I feel great. Thanks for asking." She answered. I nodded my head and ate the food. "Where is Ethan?" I asked her. "He went shopping." She replied.I finished my food and put away the dishes. "Do you need any help mom?" I asked her. "No, you already did enough. Go and spend time with Ethan." She replied, smiling at me. I nodded my head and kissed her cheek and then I left the kitchen.When I entered Ethan's room I knocked on the door three times. No reply. I went to the window and checked outside, Ethan wasn't near the house, he was in the woods. I thought that I would spend more time with him and maybe talk about how I feel. I opened the window and climbed out.As soon as I was outside I ran to the woods and stopped once I reached the place where I first met Ethan. I sighed, remembering the things that happened there.I saw Ethan sleeping, but some
"I missed you baby." He said, leaning in and pressing his body against mine, wrapping his arms around me. I put my arms around his neck and held onto him, placing my hand in his soft brown curls. He kissed me passionately. "I want you." He said between kisses, he pulled away and looked at me. "Take me to your bedroom, please." He said taking my hand and pulling me along with him. We got to his bedroom and he sat down on the edge of his bed, I sat down next to him and rested my head on his shoulder. After a minute he stood up and carried me to his en suite bathroom, and then laid me down on the counter top, and he followed me. He removed my underwear and threw them somewhere behind me, he then kneeled down in front of me and unbuttoned my pants. I lifted my legs slightly and placed my heels on his shoulders. He took off my pants and tossed them in another direction, then he grabbed my hips with one hand, pulling me closer to him and the other one went under my dress, moving the fab
"Morning." He whispered in my ear kissing the nape of my neck. "Morning." I replied giggling. "Let's go." He said taking my hand and leading me towards his car. He opened the passenger side door for me and helped me get settled. I buckled my seatbelt and he did as well. "Is everything okay?" He asked worriedly, looking at me. "Yeah, why?" I questioned looking at him confused. "You look really cute today." He answered smiling. "Thank you." I blushed, feeling embarrassed by his compliment. When we arrived at the college, he parked his car in the parking lot. I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out of the car, walking to where his car was parked. We walked to the entrance together and went inside, waiting for the elevators. The elevator doors opened and I stepped in, I pushed the button to the fourth floor and leaned my back against the wall. Ethan pressed the close door button and leaned his head against the wall next to mine, I smiled and pecked him on the lips and rested my head o
I moved a bit in the bed and stretched my arms upwards and yawned. I sat up straight and ran a hand through my hair. Then I stood up and made my way over to Ethan's closet. I grabbed a random tshirt and pair of underwear, before making my way to the bathroom. Once I was finished I walked back into Ethan's room and went over to his desk. I picked up a pen and began scribbling down some stuff down onto a piece of paper. After finishing writing I folded it up and stuck it in the pocket of his shirt. I grabbed Ethan'a backpack that was hanging off his chair and put my things inside it. I took it with me and made my way downstairs. I found Ethan in the kitchen making breakfast and humming a tune while he stirred something in a pan. "Good morning." I said leaning against the door frame and watching him cook. "Good morning." He said smiling at me over his shoulder. He continued cooking for another minute, until he finally deemed everything done and turned off the stove. He poured himse
After I calmed down, I looked down at Ethan and noticed his cheeks were dusted pink. I laughed and pinched his cheek, making him turn his head to look at me. I traced a hand across his pale skin, sending chills down his spine as I did so. He smiled shyly at me and rested his forehead against mine. "God I missed you." He muttered under his breath before pressing his lips onto mine. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him, tangling his fingers into my tangled curls.After a while Ethan broke the kiss and trailed small kisses down my jawline to my ear, sucking on one of my lobe. I closed my eyes, letting out a soft sigh. "I missed this." I whispered softly and felt his grip on me tighten as he spoke. "Me too." He replied, his voice thick with desire and his hot breath hitting my ear. "Come to the studio, I think the boys are probably already there." He suggested, breaking the heated kiss. He slipped out of the bed and helped me up. I followed him to the bathroom and
"I'll be back." I said as I strode out of the room, grabbing my phone and keys off of the table. I quickly unlocked the car, threw my bag in the passenger seat, and jumped in behind the wheel. I drove out of the garage and through the streets of Seattle before pulling over onto a dirt road.When I stepped out of the car, I let out a deep breath. I rubbed a hand over my tired eyes and made my way over to the trunk of the car. I grabbed the bags and began carrying them over to the large house. I glanced down at the keypad, pressing the numbers that were engraved into it, causing the lock on the trunk to click open. I set the bags down on the concrete ground and climbed back into the car. I put the car into reverse and drove out of the driveway. I backed up slowly, checking all the mirrors to check for cars following me. Once I made it safely out of the parking lot I sped up, driving out of the neighbourhood. Once I reached the highway I slowed down and continued driving. I kept glanc
Claire Pov.The next morning I woke up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. I stretched out on the bed and tried to ignore the headache that was pounding against the back of my skull. I rolled over onto my stomach and groaned loudly as my body protested by making painful popping sounds. I buried my face in the pillow and closed my eyes. I had stayed in bed for a good half hour before I forced myself to get up and get ready. The pain was almost unbearable as I dragged myself out of bed, shuffling towards the bathroom. I turned on the shower, stripped down, and hopped into the warm stream of water. The hot water stung my raw muscles, but I welcomed the sensation anyway. As I cleaned it off of my body, I tried to ignore the memories playing through my head.I sighed and stepped out of the shower. I wrapped a towel around my body and slipped into a pair of black leggings and a white crop top. My hair was still wet and I used the hairbrush that was resting on the counter to dry my hai
When I woke up next morning, I felt like absolute messed up. All my limbs felt heavy, as if they weighed a ton. I groaned in annoyance and rolled over, trying to find some comfort in the warm sheets. After about five minutes I decided to just give up on finding comfort because my body didn't feel any better. I slowly got up off of the bed and walked into the bathroom. I splashed cold water on my face, drying my face. I brushed my teeth and washed my face, then applied some moisturiser. I walked out of the bathroom and went downstairs to grab something to eat.I stood in front of the fridge, looking inside. There weren't any leftovers so I quickly went upstairs to make dinner. I cooked spaghetti and pasta for us both. After I had eaten dinner I went back into my room and climbed back into bed. The warmth of the bed made me sleepy and I drifted off into a dreamless sleep.I woke up a couple hours later to the feeling of someone touching my face. "Hey sweetheart, wake up." A husky voic
Jake remained quiet as he listened to her ramble. He then let out a sigh and placed his hand on top of hers. "Claire, slow down. Everything is going to be alright. You'll find a way to explain everything."She looked down at the table, letting out a heavy sigh. After what happened last night, she was beginning to doubt herself again. Jake squeezed her hand gently."Everything will be alright."She closed her eyes and gave him a weak smile. "I hope so."When lunchtime came around, Claire and Jake headed into town. Jake didn't speak very much during the entire walk there; in fact, he hardly said anything at all. After buying their food and taking a seat in the back of the restaurant, they started to eat."So, where do you live?" Claire asked once they were done eating."In an apartment complex," he answered vaguely."An apartment building? Really?" she exclaimed.Jake laughed softly. "Yes. I don't live in a mansion like you. Actually, I only live there temporarily. But you're welcome to
She opened her eyes again after a short while. She turned her head to glance at him. She couldn't believe it. He was still staring at the water, lost in thought.A warm feeling spread throughout her body. He was beautiful. Even though the sun was shining brightly upon him, his dark skin was perfectly shaded by the rays of sunlight and glistened beautifully. His hair, which fell across his face, was slightly damp due to the salty air. She wanted to run her hand through his hair and comb her fingers through his hair, running her fingers through his thick dark locks, causing his hair to stand up wildly. His lips were slightly parted, showing off those perfect pink, puffy lips she loved kissing so much. His jawline was sharp, but not masculine. It gave him a feminine look, making it seem as though he had more curves than muscular. Her eyes traveled downward, admiring the muscles that filled his abdomen and chest. She could just imagine the feel of them beneath her hands. She licked her
"Shh," he whispered, "don't worry. Everything will be alright." It took her several seconds to realize he was talking to her, and it took another couple minutes for her to register the meaning behind his words. She pulled away slightly and looked up at him.He looked concerned but at the same time relieved that he had finally gotten her to respond.She smiled weakly at him. "Thank you."Jake nodded before kissing her forehead gently.They remained silent for a few more moments until Jake started to drive back toward his house. She wrapped her fingers around his wrist and tugged lightly at his hand to get his attention."So…what are we going to do today?" she asked hesitantly, knowing very well that the subject of what they were going to do would probably cause him to start driving faster and she had never liked speeding down the highway, but she figured that he would probably enjoy the speed.He grinned mischievously at her and winked. "I was hoping you could give me an answer to tha
The silence between them was comfortable and they both didn't seem to mind. They had become quite close over the past few days and they had developed some sort of trust with each other that they didn't previously have. For example, whenever they met in public Jake always paid attention to her and made sure that she was okay, whether she wanted him to or not. Sometimes they would walk around Milan together, sometimes he would take her out on romantic walks along the coast, sometimes they would make plans to get together to have fun at the beach. The only thing that was missing was his presence at her side. But as long as he was nearby Claire didn't mind spending time with him. However, when he wasn't by her side, she became incredibly nervous and uneasy. Whenever she had to endure his presence, she felt guilty. She knew that she shouldn't have allowed herself to develop an attraction to him but she couldn't help it. When he looked at her or spoke to her she was unable to concentrat
Jake walked into the kitchen and placed his hands on top of Claire's shoulders. "Why did you stop working today?" he asked curiously."Oh," she answered sheepishly. "I forgot to eat lunch..."He chuckled softly. "Well I'll bring you something," he promised.Claire blushed lightly as he leaned forward and gently pressed his lips against hers. She relaxed in his embrace, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. She couldn't help but feel completely overwhelmed by love for this man. He made her feel safe and content, which was something she hadn't experienced since she was little. After a moment she pulled away slightly and rested her forehead against his. She took a breath."What are we going to do today?" she asked hopefully."Whatever you want," he replied happily."Good," she whispered before bringing her lips back to his.Jake smiled against her lips and brought his hands down from around her shoulders to rest on her hips. They continued kissing for a couple of minutes before h
"Are you hungry?" he asked. "Want me to make us breakfast?"Her eyes shot open at his question and she gave him a quick nod before pulling away slightly to sit up, propping herself up on her elbows."I think I should cook something," he added. "You should also take a shower and maybe try to get some more sleep."She groaned softly. "What kind of a guest am I? Don't you think I should be helping you with anything? I mean... I don't exactly live here.""You live here just fine, Claire," he said, placing a soft kiss on the tip of her nose. "It doesn't matter where you live or who takes care of you. That's what you're my wife now. No matter what happens, you'll always have a place in my heart.""Then... I guess cooking breakfast is the least I could do.""Sounds like a plan," he said with a smile. He reached down and removed one of her legs, moving it to the side of the bed. He sat up, swinging his legs over the edge of the bed. "Come on," he said as he stretched out his hand to help he
"Come on," he said, patting the space beside him. "Let's go get cleaned up."After changing into a pair of yoga pants, a tank top, and flip flops, Claire walked out of the bathroom. She jumped when she saw Jake sitting there. He put his magazine down and looked at her confusedly."You're taking too long."She shrugged. "Sorry.""It's fine. Go ahead and brush your teeth so we can head out."Claire did as told and brushed her teeth quickly before walking into the closet to pull out her outfit. Once dressed she went back into the bathroom to find Jake sitting on the bed, tapping his foot impatiently."How's it look?" she asked.He glanced up at her, his eyebrows knitting together. "Wow... you look great."Claire grinned. "Thanks."She walked over to Jake, placing her hands on either side of his hips. She pressed her lips against his, her tongue slipping inside his mouth to explore. He kissed her back hungrily, sliding one of his hands under her shirt and running his fingers over her bare
There were some very nice dresses that he would love to try on. He wondered if Claire would let him pick something out for her. The last time she wore something that expensive was when they were in college. He sighed to himself, knowing that this was probably the most expensive dress she owned.After the sales associate handed her the bag, she paid and thanked them before making her way back outside. They had gone to the same high school, so they were practically attached at the hip. She hadn't dated anyone since, though. After graduation she decided to focus on her degree and Jake stayed single until recently. He was happy for her. For the past four years, Jake had been a proud father of three children. One of whom he had named after Claire's mother, Rose, who was murdered by the man she called a father."What are you thinking about?" Claire questioned, noticing that he was deep in thought.Jake snapped back to reality and grinned. "Nothing. Just wondering where to take you for dinn
"Thanks, Dad." I said quietly before walking towards my bedroom. I entered the door and slid it closed before falling onto the bed. I let out a sigh and placed my head into my pillow, closing my eyes as tears began to gather in my eyes again.I couldn't believe everything that was happening. My parents had given birth to our daughter only a month ago and things were still progressing. The doctor hadn't told us much, only saying that we were having twins. As far as I knew, they were healthy babies and that was all we needed to know. I heard the sound of heavy footsteps coming closer to my bedroom door and I instinctively curled up in a ball, hoping to hide away from whoever was outside my bedroom door. I felt my breathing become ragged as my eyes began to fill with tears again, knowing full well who it was."I'm sorry, Jake, but I can't do this anymore. The stress is too much."They're standing outside a wedding dress shop at the mall in the city, waiting to go inside so that they can