by T. Massey
Peter opened the door of his fancy condo and let Katie and Lucy come in. He was not prepared for a child. He didn't spend much time at home, so he only had a two bedroom condo in an exclusive locked-gate community. He had no backyard for a kid to play in, and his bachelor pad really wasn't suitable for children.
The paternity test had come back positive. Lucy was definitely his kid, but he didn't know what he was going to do about it. It was clear that Katie and Lucy were bonded. He knew enough to realize that splitting the two of them up wouldn't be a good thing for Lucy, but if he was going to be in her life he couldn't just walk away from her either. Money wasn't replacement for a father figure and he took care of his own. Even if it was a shock.
"Sit down, we can talk," He motioned her in and took her to his small, immaculate living room. "I'm guessing if I keep her, I'll need to sell this place and buy a house more suited to raising children."
"If that's what you feel is best," Katie told him, not agreeing or disagreeing. It wasn't her place. Although, she did feel a backyard was important for raising children and this place had no yard.
"I'm her dad," He said blinking, staring at the baby girl who was standing up holding on to the coffee table and banging her little hand on it.
"Yes, you are," Katie told him nodding her head, not sure how to fix the awkward silence.
"How long can you stay to help her adjust? I know nothing about caring for children. I need to learn and she's clearly bonded to and trusts you." Peter told her as he looked down at the adorable baby who was coasting around the table.
"I kind of planned on going back after I gave her to you, but I guess if you need me I can stay longer." Katie hesitated; she didn't really have anything pressing to get back too. A cheap apartment and a crappy job she hated.
"I'll pay you a salary if you stay at least a year. She needs family, and I need a nanny. I don't know how much you make at your current job, but I'll triple it if you agree to stay with her. At least this way I know the person watching her is someone I can trust." Peter said all business like.
Katie stared at him. Triple the pay to take care of the niece she already loved? It was too good to be true.
"What's the catch?" She asked him, narrowing her eyes suspiciously at him.
"You'll also have to help me find a suitable house, run errands for the household, and basically act much like a wife would for the next year. I don't want you dating or unavailable." Peter told her. "I'm a control freak. I know I am, but I'm also freaked out about doing this alone. Knowing you'll be here, and I can rely on you will go a long ways for me to find a suitable replacement in a few months. Hopefully I get the hang of things."
"And you're willing to pay me how much to stay?" Katie knew that no matter what he paid her, she'd have stayed for her niece. Simply because of a promise to her sister, but he didn't know that.
"I'll give you a hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a year's salary. I'll provide a car, insurance, dental, medical, and any other expenses you need for the year you stay. The money is just cash money for your help, plus I'll sign a contract allowing you to stay in Lucy's life so you can see her as much as you want when the year is up." Peter realized when looking at Katie, that having her stay around wasn't just for Lucy. He decided he wanted her, and the best way to get her to realize that they might have chemistry and a connection beyond Lucy was to give her incentive to stay, and him time to win her heart.
"Draw up a contract, I want everything in writing. As soon as you have a new house, with a bed for Lucy we'll move in and she's yours." Katie said, making demands she knew wasn't really her place, but she was protective of Lucy and she loved her. She wanted to make sure Peter jumped through more hoops besides donating the sperm that created her to prove he really wanted her.
Money was nice, but there was more to being a good loving man than money. Lucy deserved more.
Chapter 3 – Seducing Katie
Money was no object according to Peter. So she found the perfect house. Katie finally got them all moved into the house she'd chosen. He'd had a few requests. Enough room for a home office so he could spend more time at home with Katie, a play room, a couple of extra bedrooms in case they had guests, and a room for Katie. The Master bedroom was gigantic and it was more house than he really needed for one little girl. The backyard was over an acre fenced in with a six foot brick fence with a covered patio, a large wooden play set, and room for an above ground pool or trampoline when she was older.
It was in a fancy gated neighborhood and lots of other kids lived in the neighborhood so there'd be someone for Lucy to play with as she got older. Katie had picked it because it was her dream house, but didn't tell Peter that. But for a few months she would pretend it was her fantasy life and then walk away when the time came. She was doing this for Lucy, or that's what she told herself.
Peter hadn't made any moves on her, and she didn't feel uncomfortable around him. It’s just there was a tension that had her hyper aware of him anytime he was near. She'd catch him looking in her direction oddly every now and then and she wished she could read his mind.
"You did good Katie," Peter told her over a glass of wine at the table that night. Lucy was tucked into her crib upstairs, and the baby monitor was sitting quietly on the table in case she woke up. They could her soft breathing.
"I'm glad you liked my choice," Katie said drinking her wine. She was not sure if she should just go to bed, or if she should let herself enjoy Peter's company.
Peter set his wine glass down and took her hand, "I want to thank you for everything you are doing. It's clear how much you love Lucy, and you're so important to her."
"She's easy to love," Katie said, and almost said 'you are too' to Peter. She shocked herself when she realized she thought it and almost said it out loud. She'd only known him for a few weeks. How would it be possible to love a man who made it clear there was a time limit on her being in his life? Blushing, she dipped her head but didn't pull her hand away from his. She could feel the firm pressure of his fingers over hers, and wondered what it would be like for him to touch other parts of her with his large hands.
"Katie," Peter started to say and then hesitated. He looked slightly unsure for a moment, she looked up and met his eyes surprised by the tenderness she saw in them.
Letting out a hiss, not realizing she'd even been holding her breath, when he leaned forward and kissed her, she didn't pull away. Instead her other arm came up and she put it on his shoulder bracing herself as the gentle pressure of his lips increasing it as she accepted him.
He wasn't in a hurry. He kissed her tenderly and gently. His lips explored hers as if they had all the time in the world. He broke the kiss just long enough to stand up and pull her out of her chair to pull her into his arms.
Stroking her back gently, he pressed kisses to her forehead and cheek before tipping her chin up to press his mouth against hers again. His hands roaming her body and then pressing her back to plant her firmly against his chest.
Katie moaned into his mouth. She could feel his hard cock through his slacks, and her fingers started to work on the buttons of his shirt. She slowly opened them as his hands worked under her shirt to unsnap her bra and then worked lower to unzip the back of her skirt so it fell to the floor in a heap at her feet.
They broke apart long enough for him to shrug off his shirt and help her drop her bra and shirt on the pile of clothes. He knelt down between her legs while she put a hand on the table to hold herself up as he pressed gentle kisses to her thighs and pushed her legs apart and used his mouth and teeth against the tender flesh of her inner legs. Working his way up he spread her lips gently and licked the swollen purple nub that was throbbing with desire. With one hand he cupped her bottom to hold her in place and with the other, he worked two fingers inside of her opening while he attacked the sensitive button with his mouth.
Katie groaned and her fingers dug into the edge of the table as she tried to keep from having her legs give out. Her hip
s rotated on their own against his face to the rhythm of his thrusting fingers. He sucked on her clit as he pushed his fingers in and out of her, quickly bringing her to the edge of an orgasm.
Peter pulled his head back to look up at her from where he knelt, "Cum for me Katie, I want to taste your pleasure."
Moaning, his fingers dug into her ass harder as he put more pressure on her clit. Sucking and licking as his fingers twisted faster and harder inside her until her insides clenched and her knees were shaking. Finally, the flick of his tongue on her and the fingers pressing just the right spot inside sent her over the edge into a rolling orgasm that made her knees almost cave underneath her as her body shook. He pulled his head back and grabbed her before she fell to the ground and laid her back on the plush carpet as he kissed her.
Pulling his pants off, he kept kissing her letting her taste her juices on his tongue as he took his boxers off and spread her legs. His erection pressed into her inner thigh as he stroked her sides and hips and worked his way up to play with her breasts. He was rock hard and he rubbed against her crotch suggestively wanting her.
Katie spread her legs wider, not thinking about the consequences just that she wanted him right now. When he positioned himself and buried his cock all the way to his balls inside of her, his tongue thrust into her mouth to dance with her tongue as he started to slowly slide inside of her body.
He braced himself above her and stroked her body with his other hand fanning the flames she still felt from her first orgasm.
Feeling like she couldn't breathe from the intensity of his kiss she finally turned her head away to gasp for air and felt his teeth nibble on her neck and shoulder. The stinging little love bites had her moaning and writhing against him as his cock pressed deep inside of her.
"Fuck me faster," Katie begged him, thrashing against the carpet. She felt the way it pressed into her back, the softness, the way her butt rubbed back and forth as he pulled himself out and slammed back inside with each thrust.
Peter put his hands on either side of her and picked up the pace, taking her harder and faster. He buried his face into her neck as his groin rubbed against hers. He could feel the softness of her breasts rubbing against the light smattering of hair on his chest as he filled her.
When her pussy started to squeeze him when he'd pull out, it took him close to the edge. He angled his hips slightly to go deeper making the muscles tighten around him and he groaned against her neck and pressed a kiss there as she shuddered. His climax shook his body as he jerked inside of her hot hole. He continued to slide in and out even after he'd spent his seed, not ready for the encounter to end.
He kissed her again, tenderly, softly, and was about to open his mouth to tell her they needed to talk about what happened, but the baby monitor went off and Lucy was awake and crying.
"I'll go. I'll get her this time," Katie told him while refusing to make eye contact. Struggling to sit up on the floor as Peter pulled himself out of her and handed her his shirt off the floor.
"Thank you," Katie told him, buttoning it up and grabbing the baby monitor off the table. She hurried away, knowing she was a coward for running away from him after he'd given her the toe-curling orgasms in the middle of the dining room.
The look on his face said it clearly wasn't over, but she didn't want to talk about it yet. What happened was supposed to be a one-time thing. She was needy, he was available, and whatever feelings she had for him was a fantasy. One she had to be ready to walk away from in just a few months.
Peter watched her leave and grabbed his pants. Putting them on, he cleaned up the table and grabbed the dirty laundry to take to the wash room. He knew she was avoiding him. He'd tried to be gentle, and show her that he would be considerate of her needs and she'd run away like a scared rabbit.
He'd been trying to be patient with her. He knew she was scared to let herself fall in love with him. He just wasn't sure why. He wasn't going to let her leave. Now that he'd tasted her and made love to her, he couldn't let her go.
Chapter 4 – Convincing Katie To Stay
Katie stared at the pregnancy test in her hand and panicked. This was not supposed to happen. Yes, she was an adult and knew how babies were made, but what kind of one-time event could lead to a baby. Banging the test against the bathroom counter in frustration, she knew she'd keep the baby.
The better question was... how to tell Peter?
She'd been avoiding him the last few weeks, using Lucy to come between the two of them to avoid anymore intimacy. While she'd liked the sex they'd had and liked his company and friendship, she didn't want it to hurt so bad when it was time for her to go.
"Katie, you've been in there for a while, are you okay?" Peter called. It was a Friday night and he'd made arrangements to take the weekend off in order to spend time with Lucy. Everything she'd seen over the last few months had proved he was a good guy. He'd be a good dad, and he was ready.
But, this complication, she didn't know what to do.
She obviously had to tell him the truth. She couldn't lie to him. That just wasn't in her nature, but would he do the honorable thing? If he offered, could she accept it knowing it was because of the baby?
Banging her head against the edge of the counter while still sitting on the toilet, she knew she had to get out of the bathroom and face him.
Pulling up her pants and clutching the test in her hand in a panic, she took a deep breath after washing her hands and opened the door. Peter stood there with an expression of concern on his face.
She all but threw the test at his head, almost hitting him in the forehead with it. He snatched it before it fell to the ground and stared at it in shock, then a slow smile spread across his face.
"Guess Lucy gets a brother or sister huh?" Peter told her, following her down to the kitchen with Lucy on his hip while she slammed into the fridge and rattled the cabinets in her frustration.
"This is not how this was supposed to go," Katie turned to face him. "My contract with you will be up in a few months. I'm supposed to walk away and let you be Lucy's dad. I won't stay with you, or marry you because you feel obligated."
Peter's expression changed from one of happy amusement to irritation. "No one said anything about obligation, or marriage."
"Then what? We have a long distance relationship and Lucy only gets to see her half-sibling occasionally?" Katie slammed a glass on the counter and then poured milk into it and started to drink it.
"No. Look Katie, the timing on this was all wrong, but I wanted to ask you to stay past when our contract was up. The baby will have nothing to do with it." Peter told her, and shifted Lucy from one hip to another sounding completely reasonable.
And to anyone else, he probably would have been, but Katie had pregnancy hormones flowing in her veins and was freaking out. She wasn't exactly thinking reasonable right this moment.
"Katie, stop that. Put the glass down before you break it. Step away from the milk. That carton didn't do anything to you, and neither did I." Peter told her.
"Except knock me up," Katie turned and hissed at him then burst into tears.
Peter looked alarmed and then set Lucy on the floor and handed her a wood spoon. She happily started banging on the floor as he grabbed Katie into his arms. When she struggled, he tightened his grip refusing to let go.
"Katie, stop. Yes, we had unprotected sex. That sometimes happens when you do that. I didn't knock you up on purpose, but I knew that could be a consequence of it. I'm not sorry you're pregnant. I didn't mean to make you upset. I want you to stay. I'm not above using a baby to try to manipulate you into staying with us, but I want you to stay because you feel like it, not because you're pregnant." Peter told her gently and kissed her forehead. "You've been avoiding me. I'm trying to be patient with you, but I love you and you're making this difficult for me."
Katie turned to look at him, she sniffled and felt confused. "You love me?"
"Yes. Why do you think I tried to get you to sign that contract?
I wanted you from the moment I saw you, and the more time I spent with you the more I realized it was so much more than just a one night fling type of attraction. Lucy needs a mom, I want a wife, and now you're pregnant with our baby. To me, this is perfect. I couldn't picture a better way to have our family get started. We can already live together peacefully, Lucy has a routine, and the only difference is you moving into the master bedroom with me." Peter told her quietly.
"What if I want to work?" Katie said, realizing that she'd put her life and career on hold to help him with Lucy. Would she lose out on everything if she stayed?
"If you really feel the need to work, we can afford a nanny. I would think our children would be best served by having you here with them, like you've been for Lucy, but if you insist we can make it work. I'm not here to run your life. I want you as an equal partner. A team. Raising our children together. Even if we have different roles. I think having a mother at home is important when they are young, but I won't begrudge you a career if you insist on one."
Peter told her gently and cupped her cheek, not wanting to scare her off. "Just tell me what you want and need Katie. I want to give it to you."
"You promise it's not because I'm pregnant?" Katie still had her doubts.
"I would have tried to convince you to stay, to date me, to make our relationship more serious, and chased you if you had left before I could convince you to stay. I want you Katie. Lucy was a good reason for you to stay, but I wanted you for you. This baby is welcome in my life; I'm not mad or upset that you're pregnant. But I will be mad if you walk away from us without giving us a fair chance."
"What exactly is a fair chance?" Katie asked him. She liked knowing what to expect, and having him spell out what he wanted helped.
"Date me, let me woo you, let me show you I love you, and learn to love me. We can make this a real relationship, not just a business arrangement where you're helping me with Lucy. Be her mom for real, she's already attached to you like you are. Raise her with me. Be here for both of us. I've come to rely on having you in my life Katie. I think about you when I'm at work. I know you're just down the hall when I lay in bed at night and I wish you were in my arms." Peter told her and kissed her before she could respond.
