Two of Hearts

by Alexa Jackson

  These moments in this paradise, I will keep in my memory forever.

  - Maybe one day we can return.

  - Any time you want. And whenever we want to make babies - laughter in his voice because tickled my skin.

  We had talked a few times in which part of the complex we had produced Ben. I'm sure it was in the jacuzzi. He believes it was on the balcony. And according to the intense days we have lived, we would certainly go pregnant, if not already.

  - I said I love you today?

  - Only a few hundred times.

  He delivers me from the bottom of the bikini and after, I encourage a little, enough for me to not feel uncomfortable to slide it inside me. What, I confess, it is very good.

  - So I need to fix it - he whispers in my ear while moving me about it - I have to say a thousand times. I love you ... I love you ... I love you.

  The statement remains whispered in my ear, to be caught by an intense orgasm.

  ****

  New York...

  It's been hard to keep my hands and thoughts away from Adam, shirtless, wearing only his pajama bottoms. Even when there is a time that we had just made love. We would have continued in our loving interlude, if Ben had not agreed demanding our attention.

  So the option for Sunday late morning was father and son playing on the floor. I sprawled on the couch, admiring and stroking my round belly. Sometimes I whisper something affectionate to the baby while Adam plays with Benjamin on the ground. Every day is a new experience for us. Ben teaches us a lot, and we experience together the hopes that child is unparalleled.

  - Adam - softly whisper, fearing that my haste to make her be quiet - Adam!

  He stares at me. I think the amazed look on my face gave a completely wrong idea. When you lift your face is as white as wax.

  - Stay here, dear - he puts Benjamin in the playpen and come closer to me on the couch - Stay calm and do not be afraid. I am here.

  I feel hurried kiss on my forehead. And before I can protest about what he's doing, I see him up the stairs. Five minutes later, he returns with the shirt inside out without shoes and socks worn pants strangely.

  - Where do I put the keys damn? - He walks around the room, searching for them desperately.

  - Baby, what are you doing?

  He stops, rubs his brow the way it does whenever he is nervous and looks at me in panic.

  - I call a taxi - Adam kneels beside me - We go to the hospital and everything will be fine, okay?

  - Why do we need a taxi, or better, go to the hospital?

  He smooths my face in a way so kind that makes me want to cry. Pregnancy only makes me more emotional.

  - Do not be afraid - he hugs me - Whatever you're feeling, do not have to hide me or save anything. We are in this together.

  - The only thing I was feeling was the baby kicking - I fungus to avoid crying.

  I had already felt the movements of Amy often. It was more active than Ben, however, the movements were not as noticeable to it. Today I saw clearly the waves forming in my stomach.

  - She's moving?

  - I was - I say disappointed.

  - Oh, shit! - He says to himself.

  He embraces my body and begins to talk to her. I'm trapped in this spell.

  - Daddy loves you very much ... - he goes on to say, kissing and caressing as if she was even among us, in our arms.

  Women are naturally sentimental; pregnant women take it to an unattainable level. I then am a well of emotions and tears spilling from my eyes. I do not know if it's my emotional state that does get agitated or if parental affection him, but suddenly have a completely active dancer inside me.

  - You felt it? - Press his hand on the side of my stomach.

  The small ripple moves, makes it static for a few seconds.

  - Never saw this with the twins? - I ask because it seems delighted with something supernatural.

  I see a faint shadow passing in his eyes.

  - It was different - he sounds guilty - I wanted to stay as far as possible away from them.

  Love is something that can not be explained. Even though he was kept away from them for a long time, Adam is the favorite uncle of Lauren and Lily.

  - I felt - your eyes is pure excitement and happiness - I felt, yes. Benjamin was so?

  I had expected that question. Every time something related to Amy did, he wondered if Ben was the same way. I enjoyed every moment of pregnancy of our son, but spent so much time worrying about keeping you safe and alive that somehow threw a shadow on my happiness. Also, I was alone, scared and hurt.

  - It is much more hectic it - smile for the belly celebrating. - Benjamin has always been quiet even when in my womb. Maybe it's their nature. Or the fact of what Allyson did ...

  Whenever I think of this woman, I change me. The memories of everything that made even me cud. But I swore I would not let her hurt us more than it already did. Be furious would not do well for our daughter. So, I decide to ignore it, forget that one day she existed in our lives.

  - Allyson is trapped and paying for what he did, far away from us - he kisses me.

  It's enough to drive away all the ghosts of my head and quieting my heart. We went back to what is most important: our family. He grabs Ben fenced in, and join me on the couch. The two hands on me, delighted with the party that our girl is in my belly.

  It was a long way here, but we could. We are happy. There's nothing I crave in the world.

  Chapter 55

  Adam

  Liam's marriage to Julienne was memorable, as well as them. If opposites attract, similar are perfect, at least in their case.

  I'm glad he find happiness as deserved. Knowing that the son of Cecilia was really him, basically he shook him, even though it has denied. I would do anything for the pain continued to be mine. But it was necessary for him to live his own story. In the end, he found his way and ended up all right.

  - Honey, I have to go to the toilet - Penelope calls.

  Offset the couple look bride and groom dancing and look for someone who can stay with Ben. With only a few days to Amy born, she worried me that she had a busy day like today. But of course she would not be sitting, as practically begged. I had to attend every detail in the organization of the ceremony to the ball, even though a team taking care of all the details.

  - I take you.

  - But I'll walk - she sighs and rolls her eyes at me.

  Although lovely, it makes me angry that Penelope relatively worry so little about herself. I know I'm being overprotective, but it is her and her safety and well-being, take it with the same seriousness that Peter drives his work.

  I ask you to stay with Stephanie Benjamin, which she loves, and I help my lovely wife and stubborn to lift the table.

  - We should not have come - when I say it for massaging the lower back.

  - Is Liam's marriage, his brother - returned to walk - and my cousin. Remember?

  - But you're pregnant - insist as if that justified everything.

  - Yes - she smiles and points to the belly - Despite being visible, said that everyone tonight. Please, Adam, could not be absent from their marriage.

  - Liam would understand.

  My brother never put the arrival of this baby at risk. He knows how her arrival is important to us. But even though I was absurdly protective, Penelope's right. It is an important day for Liam. So I can only be aware of her every move, even if it to go crazy, as he told me the whole day.

  - Do not get - she lets go of my hand as we arrived at the door - is a ladies' room.

  - It has never been a problem for us.

  I remember our little adventure when I took her to the club and during our honeymoon. Nowhere was deterrent to curb the desire coursing through our veins.

  - But I was not a giant whale about to give birth - she complains - My parents, their parents and the whole family were not there. Also, just want to pee. I need to save my energy for later. My mother said she is babysitting. Get ready, my husband. I'
ll surprise you.

  Even with advancing pregnancy, our sexual appetite has not diminished. On the contrary; each day to find beautiful. Avoid wild sex, which not always pleases or is possible when it causes me, taking me to the limit. I have tried to be more delicate, looking for positions that are not as uncomfortable with it. But this leer toward me promises an unforgettable night.

  - All right, but I'm here at the door.

  This I did. No arredaria foot there until she was beside me back to the party. I would like a watchdog for anything that he might need me.

  What it did not take long. A few minutes later, I hear screaming for me.

  - Will be born - she says, so burst through the door - she will be born.

  Huddled in one of the toilet seats with a bright smile and a quiet look, my wife is about to give birth. And she tells me this as if you were saying that would go to the salon to do her nails.

  - On here? - I look at it dumbfounded - At the party?

  She takes a deep breath and start breathing we learned in prenatal classes.

  - Here and now. Draws Katty.

  My legs are so shaky that I do not know how I managed to reach it.

  - We go to the hospital.

  - No time, dear - she murmurs, making moaning - The bag has broken. It will be born now.

  Panic is a euphemism for what I'm feeling. I am literally crazy and terrified.

  Katty find the party was not hard when it charged a pregnant in her lap and have a look able to fulminate people along the way. Excluding Peter, obviously. This turned pale and ran away from us, as soon as she saw us.

  My sister immediately took us to a small room reserved for Julienne, to change his clothes before departing on honeymoon.

  - How long has felt the contractions? - Katty question to start examining it.

  I do not know if it always take a suitcase in your car or all doctors do this, but I am grateful that she has one in the car. And Liam bring all that supposedly she would need. I'm still convinced that we have to go to the hospital.

  - Since morning - Penelope says through the breath.

  - Cum! - I look at her in disbelief as she says - And do not tell me anything.

  - Sorry - the regret in his voice and the sad look at me make me back - I did not want to worry you. And I just thought it was a discomfort. With Ben, the water broke and went straight to the hospital.

  It's all right. This is no time to play more pressure on her and start acting like an idiot.

  - Do not want to miss your wedding, Liam.

  - Do not worry - Liam kisses her forehead - is the best gift you could give me today. Let's bring this doll to our party.

  God! My daughter will be born. Suddenly, my heart seems to jump out of my mouth, such is my apprehension and anxiety.

  - Is not it better to take her to the hospital, Katty?

  - Do not give time - she warns - is already ten centimeters dilated. It is born here or in the car.

  I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. Of course I want my daughter come into the world as we had planned: the hospital room waiting for her. But life sometimes follows different paths. So between having her here to care Katty, Liam and my mother who just join us and take the risk that something went wrong along the way, I prefer the tranquility and security that my family has to offer. All are respected doctors and know what they are doing.

  - Right. Do what you have to do - tell her and picked up the trembling hands of Penelope in my - will be all right, honey. We bring our little princess to the world.

  The brave smile and full of confidence in me give all the strength that I need to stand firm and support it. Before assuming my position behind her, kiss her quickly on the lips.

  - That, dear - Katty, my mother and Liam will encourage her to each new contraction. - We are already seeing it. You can.

  I keep in my chest, soaking your nails in my skin, and I pray that all end soon and well.

  Almost an hour later, Penelope loose the last groan. I see the baby slipping into the hands of Katty, and the sound of the cry of my daughter vibrant echoes. The most beautiful sound in the world, and that I would never forget.

  Mesmerized, I see Liam get the suit. Katty involves little Amy and deposited on the mother's chest.

  - My beautiful daughter - she mourns, better settling the child in her lap - Our daughter, Adam.

  I wipe my eyes. I do not want to miss a single detail. Kiss the head of Penelope and support my chin slightly to look at our daughter. It is too early to say, but as I imagined, it is the perfect copy of the mother. Clear eyes, oval face and delicate. The mouth-shaped heart already greedily sucks the mother's breast. I can only love her even more, if that's possible.

  - My Charmosinha - whispering between laughter and tears - I love you so much. We wanted so much to see her daughter.

  The next few minutes are ours, introducing Amy in our bubble of love; sure how much it is special to us.

  - The ambulance has arrived - Julienne appears at the door - I can see it before you go?

  We call hands. We're too excited for any talk come out of our mouths. I am completely stunned and in love with our daughter.

  - She's beautiful, Penelope - Julienne caresses the baby's fingers.

  A few minutes later, a rescuer appears with the wheelchair. I even decide to bring them out. When we arrived at the door, we found Jenny, Paige and Fabiana waiting for their turn to see the baby. As was expected, they do hubbub around Amy.

  Our daughter is very beautiful, and all are enchanted with it.

  When we crossed the ballroom, there is a rain of applause and whistles. Initially I fear scare the girl, which surprisingly does not happen.

  - Let me get it just a minute before going - Liam breaks our way and takes Amy on her lap.

  He walks up to the stage, taking the baby with him.

  - My friends, this was a wonderful day for me - he reaches out to Julienne - I married the most amazing girl in the world, and now our family has just received a new member.

  Penelope supports her head on my waist, and I hug her shoulder. I do not try to hold back my tears. Today it allowed me to have and express all my emotions.

  - Give welcome Amy - Liam rises like a trophy - The new Crighton.

  It was exaggerated, emotional and maybe a little corny, but who cares? My daughter had come with all the honors of the world. More a little princess to my reign.

  I am the most complete man and performed the world.

  A few hours later, after already talked to the doctor and he assured that Amy is perfectly fine, although there was a few days earlier than planned, and before returning to the room and stay with them, I call Stephanie and ask to speak with Ben. He's still just a baby, but do not want to feel excluded. I wish to give two, and the more children we have, the same care and attention that my parents gave me and my brothers. There has never been competition between us.

  - You are completely crazy - she says when I enter the flowery bedroom - Why all this?

  Dozen roses adorn the environment. I myself had ordered the flowers in the hospital corner. Honestly, I still find little. They deserve a garden.

  - For you? - Kneel down between the bed where she is and the birthplace of Amy - always.

  - I said I'd give you a night to remember - she says smiling.

  Can anyone be more beautiful?

  - The best night of my entire life. Thank you for making me so happy. I love you.

  - Love you too. Every day.

  It provides the lips that kiss, I do without hesitation.

  We parted only to admire our masterpiece a little more. It is not for me so much happiness, so it overflows through my eyes.

  Chapter 56

  Penelope

  One year later

  When I leave the doctor's office, I go to the nearest shopping for the perfect gift. So I meet, go straight to the Crighton Lawyers. Amber, the new secretary, hastens to receive me. Veronica had been replaced and indicated an Adam's col
lege roommate, who opened an office in the city.

  Honestly, I did not need it, but according to Adam, he did not want anything that would link us to the painful past. As Veronica's sister Grace, it was kind of hard.

  - Good afternoon, Ms. Crighton. - Amber says with a huge smile - Dr. Crighton is with a client, but I will announce it.

  Even Amber having more or less my age and be beautiful, like her at first sight. She has a boyfriend, and will be married at the end of the year. He is a student of law and makes stage with Savannah. It is remarkable how much they are in love.

  - No need, Amber - smile back at her - I can wait.

  She mentions to keep my shopping bag, but I refuse. We continued to talk while I wait.

  When the customer leaves, apparently happy, Adam comes to meet me. He kisses me and leads into your living room.

  - It's always nice when surprises me that - he sits me on his lap, hugging my waist - Where are the children?

  - Are Meg in her parents' house - purr when it passes the nose on my neck. I will abuse your mother tonight.

  Now I work at home as a consultant DET. And there was even achieved two more customers. So I had to find a babysitter. Meg is a charming and passionate lady for children.

  - Hmm ... - he slips his tongue over my lips. The small gesture already makes me lit -My wife plan to dirty things. What have I done to be so lucky?

  - You are only the most beautiful and wonderful man in the world - kiss him and repeatedly kiss - and tasty.

  He laughs. Husky smile ricochets in my body. As I am in love with him. It is a love without limits.

  - I want to eat you - he says, rude and dry - Here at this table.

  We did it so many times that now is not even a shock to me.

  - Can I tell you something before? - I try to resist his hands on me, freeing me from my dress - actually give.

  - Will you give me - he lifts me up and slide my panties to the knee - will give very tasty.

  Asshole bastard. Who can resist a good cretin like him? I do not want.