But these things never made me mad. They were just a chance to help people, and to educate. Two things I loved. And I couldn’t wait to educate our first child together.
I was hoping for a son, but would be happy just to have a happy, healthy mother and child come delivery day. I was picking out names with military influences to honor my grandfather who had served in WWII.
He was the reason I had signed up for the National Guard, and the Guard was one of the reasons I was where I was today. It helped me with discipline when I was younger and provided that extra bit of money when times were tough when I was first starting out as an adult. And it was the relationships I made in the Guard that allowed me to become a fireman.
And relationship were what life was all about.
My relationship with Jennifer had improved immensely since she walked in on Emma and I together. We were almost to the point where we could joke about it, but not quite. And Nikolina had a new relationship of her own. She found some wealthy Russian guy and was living in Moscow now. I think the cold weather suited her anyways.
But the most important relationship was the one I had with Emma. She was already beyond beautiful, but that extra weight from the baby made her even more bootylicious. The doctor warned that sex during the third trimester might not be in our best interests, but he didn’t say we couldn’t. To me that was a green light to continue, as long as we were careful to keep in mind the safety of the baby was the most important thing. I definitely didn’t need reminded of that. Plus we had plenty of time until we reached the third trimester, even though time started to move faster than I ever remember.
As much as I enjoyed Emma’s beauty and her body, it was our connection that really showed me she was the one for me. We could talk about everything or nothing at all, and no matter what we’d always have a great time. Holding hands in the park saying nothing as we fed ducks was as exciting as discussing Chinese trade policies on a rainy day. And yes, were geeky enough to explore just about any subject.
“Aren’t you supposed to be lying down,” I say.
“I’m just cooking a little dinner, and we’re only a few months in.”
“I know, but you know how much I enjoy spoiling you.”
“I know,” she says. She turns back and we kiss.
“And you’re definitely going to need a good foot massage after this.”
“And you might have to spank me for being bad.”
“Oh, I’ll definitely have to do that.”
“Promise?”
“Oh, I promise.”
“That’s one of the things I love most about you.”
“My spanking technique?”
“No silly. When you say something, you always follow through. It may not be the sexiest way to describe someone, but to me it is. You’re a man who does what he says. You’re responsible, you take action…you make things happen.”
“And I’m going to make a lot of things happen tonight. Especially after I get fueled up on your amazing cooking.”
“Well in that case I’m going to make you an extra helping.”
“You’re putting more fuel on the fire.”
“That’s just what I want.”
“And you know just what I want?” I ask.
“What’s that?”
“You. I only want you.”
“Aww.”
We kiss again and I hug her tight, making sure to change my position not to hug directly around her stomach.
“You’re amazing, girl. I love you.”
“I love you too.”
The End
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Twenty years as a Delta Force operator. Seventy-three in-country tours of duty. Hundreds of reasons I want to be left alone.
But one reason I can’t.
Her.
My best friend’s daughter. My entire career I had her dad’s back. Now all I can think about is putting his daughter on hers.
I see her at the feed store in town. She’s itching to get a taste of the world. I need a taste of her.
She’s studying to be a vet. I’m trained as a combat medic. We patch up my horse, but when things get hot and heavy can we patch up the damage with her father?
Will she choose the only family she has or will she choose to start a family with me?
I’ll show her I’m the only man for her. And I’ll show my best friend why his daughter’s meant for me.
I’ve only ever wanted one thing in this world. Her. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make her mine.
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