He gasped in pain, crashing to the ground.
His partner growled, nostrils flaring, grabbing my shirt. He yanked me right off my feet, throwing me like a rag doll. Luckily, I landed on the couch, momentarily winded. His fist came flying in my direction, but I rolled out of harm’s way just in the nick of time, clipping his feet. He stumbled but kept his balance, grabbing me by the neck and throwing me onto the coffee table, glass surface shattering into a million pieces. His grip tightened, crushing my windpipe.
I did everything I could to stop him, but he seemed driven to end me.
Then, just when I thought it was all over, the man toppled over. To my surprise, Tanya was standing there, holding one half of a broken keyboard. “Do you think Kelly will mind?” She asked with a nervous giggle.
I stared at her. What a woman.
Quickly, I got to my feet and kissed her. “I owe you.”
“I know.” She smiled, throwing the keyboard to the side. “Who knew I had it in me?”
I laughed. “It’s no time for victory just yet; we still have Nettie to deal with.”
She nodded and together we walked into my office.
There, my ex-girlfriend groaned, slamming down on the enter key, a look of irritation painted on her face.
“Is there something I can help you with?” I asked, my tone casual, hands in my pockets as if this was an everyday occurrence. “I do believe this office is closed for the holidays.”
Nettie looked at me like a deer caught in headlights. “E-Everett, what are you doing here? My men… they were supposed to take care of you.”
“You might want to hire some better help next time. Oh, wait…there won’t be a next time.”
She gulped, stepping back. “I…”
“But I’m feeling nice, since it’s Christmas Eve and all. Now, either I can press charges, and you’ll go to jail where the other inmates will certainly eat you alive. A pretty young blonde like you? Oh, they’ll have their fun all right. They’ll pick you to pieces, Nettie.”
“You wouldn’t.”
“Do you want to try me?”
Nettie kept looking at the exit like a trapped animal.
“So, I suggest you get out of here as fast as you can. And if I ever see you again, I will make you regret it. I won’t be the nice guy I am tonight; do you hear me?”
She was pressed against the window at this point, eyes falling on Tanya. “Just… tell me. Why her and not me?”
I laughed. “One word. Loyalty.” With a smile on my face, I wrapped my arm around Tanya’s waist and pulled her close. “Maybe two words, beauty, wondrous beauty and sweetness.” I laughed as I realized the full truth myself. “Yes, more than one word. All the things you will never be.” Slowly, I leaned down and gave Tanya a sweet kiss on the lips just to prove my point. “She’s the only woman for me. I love her, and nothing you do or say can ever change that.”
Chapter 19
(Tanya)
What?
Did Everett just say he loved me? My heart pounded.
No. Why would he love someone like me? And all those things that he just said. Maybe he is just rubbing Nettie’s nose in it and he didn’t mean any of it.
Still, with his arm around my waist, our bodies pressed together, I could almost feel his affection rolling off his body. Maybe it was true. Maybe he did love me after all, and there was hope for our relationship outside of a contract. That’s all I really wanted – to start a family with this man.
“Now, scram.,” he growled.
On cue, Nettie scuttled out of the room, heels clicking against the marble floor.
As soon she was gone, Everett turned me around, tilted my head towards him, and smiled down at me. His eyes sparkled with a newfound emotion as he slowly leaned down, our foreheads gravitating together like a couple of magnets. “I love you, Tanya,” he whispered, thumb caressing my cheek.
My heart beat even faster. “I love you too, Everett.” Ah, it felt so good to say those words. Instantly, a load was lifted from my chest, and my body became weightless like I could start flying at any moment. Butterflies swirled around my stomach as our lips collided into a sweet, much-needed kiss.
It was only after we ran out of air that we thought of pulling away, breathing hard. I grinned up at him, fingers lacing together as we stood there, forehead to forehead.
“Merry Christmas, baby,” he whispered, kissing the side of my neck.
“Not much of a Christmas.” I pouted.
“Well, the night isn’t over yet. There’s still time.”
“Time for what?”
“You’ll see.” With a devilish smirk, he grabbed my hand, dragging me out of the room.
***
We were once again on the back of his motorcycle, driving fast through the deserted streets. “Where are we going?” I yelled over the shrill wind. Even though I was wearing his jacket, I still felt a chill in my bones. I snuggled up even closer to him, soaking in his warmth.
“You’ll see,” he answered, keeping things mysterious.
He was definitely up to something, but what?
We headed toward the mountains. In the distance, snow had started to fall. It was nothing more than a soft flurry, coating the ground in a thin blanket of white. The snowflakes danced in the breeze like tiny fairies.
Everett rode further and further up the mountains until the roads turned to dirt and I had to hold onto him even tighter.
Eventually, however, he stopped, parking his bike under a tree. From what I could tell, there was nothing to see in this part of the mountain. I wondered why he had brought me there, but before I could ask, he guided me into the forest, following a footpath that was still visible despite the snow.
We walked for almost twenty minutes before a cute little cabin came into view.
“Welcome to our honeymoon suite,” he announced. “I had planned to make love to you somewhere sweet and romantic, but then we both lost control after the Christmas Ball. I figured instead of wasting the reservation; we could use it tonight. What do you think?” he asked, looking at me, a hopeful expression on his face.
“I’d love that,” I answered with a giggle.
“Good, because I wasn’t about to take no for an answer.” Suddenly, he swept me off my feet and carried me inside. The cottage was decked with a plethora of Christmas decorations from stockings over the fireplace to a giant tree that took up most of the entryway. It was beautiful. But I didn’t have much time to admire the decorations because Everett brought me straight to the bedroom, gently laying me down.
Carefully, he crawled on top of me, taking off my clothes piece by piece, treating me as if I were his most prized possession.
I blushed crimson, unbuttoning his shirt, my fingertips dancing across his chest. “Mmm…” I moaned, back arching as his hand slipped between my legs, teasing my already eager entrance. I shook with desire, my pussy getting wet almost on contact. I didn’t know how he did it, but Everett had a way of turning me on like no one else could. It was almost like he had a switch he could flip that would instantly get me hot. I loved it.
Leaning down, he kissed me, lips rough and passionate.
I returned the kiss, arms wrapping around his neck, fingers tangling in his hair, pulling on it ever so slightly. He tasted so good; I wondered if I’d ever be able to get enough of him.
Suddenly, I heard the sound of his zipper. A second later, I felt his tip against my entrance, teasing my wet folds. “Let’s make love, baby.”
I grinned up at him. “Let’s start a family,” I added, bucking my hips into the air.
He slipped inside of me, his bare cock feeling amazing against my velvet walls. Pleasure coursed through my veins as he pushed himself deeper and deeper inside of me until his balls were nestled against me.
“Mmm, you’re so tight…” He mused, pausing to give us both a moment to adjust.
I shivered, nails digging into his back, nipples growing harder with excitement. “And you’re so big…” I gasped, feeling h
im throb inside of me.
He smirked. “You like it.”
“I love it.”
He chuckled, a look of adoration on his face. I couldn’t believe that he actually loved me. A part of me still believed that this was all just a dream and that I would wake up at any moment. Still, I was determined to enjoy every second of our time together, savoring the feeling.
Everett started to buck his hips plunging his cock in and out of my tight pussy. He was gentle with me, hands running up and down my body, taking in the curves and valleys of my body, sending shivers down my spine. It felt so good. I never wanted him to stop.
Soon, he picked up the pace, fucking me a little faster.
I rolled my hips into him, my fingers clutching around the sheets for a handhold.
As he pushed himself harder, he held onto my hips, fingers digging into my flesh. His grunts and groans turned me on, the juices flowing out of me, pooling on the bed underneath.
“Everett…” I moaned his name, back arching, eyes rolling into my skull. I didn’t know how much longer I’d be able to stand this sweet, sweet torment. He knew exactly how to touch me to drive me absolutely wild. The heat in my body was on full blast, cheeks aflame, pussy quivering. I was teetering right on the edge of climax, my heart beating so fast that I thought it would explode.
“Come for me baby…” He whispered, voice husky and unable to deny.
My body tensed, toes curling, thighs shaking. All of a sudden, my world shattered with pure pleasure, juices flooding around his cock.
He groaned, plunging as deep as he could as my pussy tightened around him like vice grip. He looked me in the eyes, our lips colliding, just as he climaxed, hot sticky cum coating my insides.
When he was done, he collapsed on top of me, our bodies wrapping together as we cuddled in the aftermath of our intimacy. I smiled up at him, brushing a strand of hair off his forehead. “Wow…” I giggled.
He smirked, pulling me even closer. “Best Christmas ever.”
Epilogue
(Everett)
One year later.
“Merry Christmas, baby.” With a smile on my face, I placed a large box in front of our 3-month-old baby. The little girl looked at the colorful wrapping paper, eyes wide with wonder.
Behind her, Tanya held her up, a gleam in her eyes. “Go on, open it.” She prompted even though she was still too young to understand.
Nonetheless, intrigued by the large object, she leaned forward, grabbing for it. Her sharp fingernails tore a small corner of it which I helped her undo. She giggled at the ripping nose, hands clapping together with glee.
When I had thought up my contract idea, I initially thought I wanted a boy. He would be my heir, and I’d be the father he always wanted. But now that Lilly was in my life, I knew I didn’t want it any other way. She was perfect, and I wouldn’t give her up for the world.
“Wow! Lilly! Look! It’s a new toy!” Tanya exclaimed. “You should thank daddy with a great big sloppy kiss.” With that, she picked up our baby and placed her in my arms.
I cradled our tiny child into my chest, smiling proudly. I couldn’t believe we had brought such a beautiful little girl into the world. Gently, I ran a hand through her soft curly hair before kissing the top of her head.
She giggled, looking up at me with her mother’s bright green eyes. I had no doubt that when she became a teenager, I’d have my hands full trying to keep the boys away. But until then, I was determined to enjoy our time as a nice, happy family. “Now, time for mommy’s present.”
“Oh, you didn’t have to get me anything. You’re enough for me,” she whispered, kissing my cheek.
“Of course I did. You’re my girlfriend. What boyfriend would I be if I neglected you on Christmas? Besides, it’s our one year anniversary today.”
She blushed, cheeks painted with a rosy pink. God, she was adorable. “Everett…”
Ignoring her, I reached into my pocket, pulling out a small red box. With Lilly still in my arms, I got down on one knee.
As soon as Tanya saw the ring, tears sprang to her eyes, a look of shock on her face.
“Tanya, you’ve been nothing but good to me this past year. You’ve made me the luckiest and happiest man in the world. Every day, I count my blessings because I’m allowed to call you mine. No other woman has ever captured my heart in the same way you have. I know, no matter what, you will always stay by my side. You’ll be my faithful friend, companion… and now, wife.” I held up the ring, waiting for her answer.
As I did so, Lilly grabbed for it, snatching it out of my hand, instinctually trying to put it into her mouth.
“Lilly! No!” Tanya sprang forward, taking the choking hazard away from our daughter.
I frowned a little, thinking the moment was ruined, but all of a sudden, Tanya wrapped her arms around my neck, burrowing her head into my shoulder. I crept my free arm around her waist, holding her close. I was still unsure of her answer.
Would she accept?
Finally, she pulled away and smiled with tears sparkling in her emerald eyes. “Yes…” she whispered.
“Yes?” I asked.
She nodded. “Yes. A thousand – no, a million – times yes. I love you, Everett, and I would be honored to be your wife.”
A smile spread across my face, pure happiness radiating through my heart to every part of my body. I jumped to my feet, bringing her with me, spinning us around until we fell on the couch.
Tanya laughed, leaning down to kiss me, hands cupping my face, her lips speaking the words she could not utter in her emotional state.
I just held her even tighter, feeling like I never wanted to let her go.
Beside us, little Lilly played with her mommy’s hair, a toothy smile on her face.
Outside, the snow was falling coating the world in white. In the distance was the sound of carolers being forth Christmas cheer. And if one listened carefully, just out of earshot, maybe, just maybe, you’d hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing and hoofs beating against the nighttime sky. Yes, I believed in magic now.
I stared at Lilly, knowing she was going to grow up in a happy household and want for nothing.
I looked at my fiancé knowing that I would grow old with this woman.
Life was perfect. I got the prize, to have the sweetest woman in the world who’d already given me everything I’d been missing.
THE END
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