Logan
It was probably around ten in the morning when I finally woke up. I felt so much rested and at ease. The sea past few days have been so stressful for us.
The constant struggle to keep at bay from the loss of our baby kept haunting me, mostly because I knew Sophie was agonizing. I hate seeing her sad. It breaks my heart to see her so broken, and just the same... It was hard for me to have the thought of being a dad again be ripped apart from me.
I had to be tough for the both of us, and stay strong in front of Nate. My little guy is braver and stronger than he thinks. He has so much of Sophie, including the cute way he wrinkles his nose when he is upset. I loved making her mad when we were younger just to see her doing that face. Of course, I knew she hated my guts because of it, but I'd probably never admit to her that I taunted her just to see her make that face.
She'd cross her hands over her chest, wrinkle her cute button nose, and pucker those full plump lips. God, even back then I wish I could just grab her by the waist and kiss her. But she'd probably slap me if I did. Besides, Troy and I didn't get along back then. He would have probably punched me if I did.
I had a huge surprise for her today and for the rest of our stay in New York. She thinks everyone will be coming here to my penthouse in a few days. Her mind has been so busy, that she doesn't even remember that her birthday is today, I know because I asked her what today was and she thought back to the day and said it as if it was an ordinary day.
I slowly stretch, sitting up next to her. Her soft silk-like skin exposed making me sigh. She's such a sight for sore eyes. I love this woman so damn much. I'd do anything for her...if you haven't already noticed.
I slowly leaned close to her, ran my hand over her skin softly, and kissed her shoulder as she lay on one side. She sighed and stirred slightly as I kissed her again. "Baby girl, time to get up." she smiled and turned towards me with her eyes still closed. She lets out a soft moan as she stretches lightly.
"What time is it?" she softly spoke as she opens her eyes and smiles. I looked at my wristwatch and see it's a little past ten-fifteen. "It's a little past ten. Come on, we need to get ready and be on our way. Traffic is unpredictable here, so we need to get on the road as soon as possible so we don't get stuck in the road for too long." I said leaning down and hovering half my body over her.
She wraps her arms around my neck pulling me in for a hug and kissing my lips. I smile kissing her back, my arms automatically wrap around her waist as I climb on top of her. I grunt at the feel of her naked body pressed against me. "God, you're killing me here. You know I can't resist you, but if we don't get on that road, we are going to get there pretty late." I begged her, getting a smirk in return.
"Ok, ok, I'm getting up," she says she arches her back, pressing her chest against me. I feel myself becoming aroused, and I grunt in protest. "That's it, you asked for it," I say as I start tickling her, and kissing her over her neck. She bursts into a laughing frenzy, squirming under me as I kiss her and tickle her at the same time.
"Logan... No. Ok. I'm sorry, I'm getting up...aaahhh, baby please." we both laugh away, as she squirms under me trying to push me away, but I quickly pull her hands, pinning them under my hands against her sides as I kiss her neck on her sensitive part. She's so adorable, I love everything about her.
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Sophie
After we got ready, we were on the road. He told me to dress warm and then called the ladies to pack for us. I don't feel very comfortable with having someone else do things for me, but I let it be since I saw him tense. He kept looking at his watch and cursed under his breath when he got a phone call.
I snuggled in the seat next to him as he cranked up the heater and drove away. Even with the heater on, it was still a bit cold, once we were out of the city, he pulled over and went to the back of the car, receiving a warm blanket and placing it over me.
I copied his cheek and kissed him "Thank you, baby." he smiled and went to sit again and continued to drive towards our destination.
Forty minutes into driving, he pulled up to a coffee shop on the road and grabbed two coffees for us, and continued to drive. I began to fall back to sleep a little after he turned onto a narrower road and said we still had about half an hour to drive from here on. I slumped onto my seat, wiggling a bit to get comfier, and pulled the blanket closer to me before I fell asleep.
The soft snow and the sound of the soft music cradled me to sleep quickly.
Thirty minutes or so later, the car came to a halt, and he softly woke me up. My eyes were still hazy as looked up and saw a huge- beautiful lodge cabin before me.
"Wow, this place looks beautiful babe. Who's house are we in?" I asked as he got off the car, he turned and smiled looking at the house "It's ours." he said as he went around to open my door. My mouth gawked open as I turned towards the house and grabbed his hand as he opened my door.
"Wait...what?" he chuckled as he saw my reaction.
"Yup... it's yours baby, happy birthday."
"My birthday?" I asked dumbfounded as it dawned on me. Oh, shit. I forgot it's my birthday today.
He chuckled as he pulls me in and kisses my lips.
The house was beautiful, with three stories high, and a wrapped around porch throughout. The whole structure was made of wood and stone with huge glass windows throughout. The house had at least two chimneys from what I could see, and a huge family room that from the looks from out here, was big enough for his family, my dad, and brothers and m0re.
He held me tightly, I couldn't help but smile at the sight of him. I was ready to ask more questions when the door burst open and my eyes watered as I see my baby run out of the house. "Mommy! Daddy!" I heard his little voice as L0gan let go and I quickly turned and embraced my son as he launched himself at me.
"Nate? Oh my God...Logan?" I held Nate tightly, turned to see Logan who had a huge smile on his face from ear to ear.
"Happy birthday, baby girl," he says as he leans in and kisses me running his hands over Nate's back.
Nathan turns, pulling Logan close to him. "I missed you, daddy. I missed you, mommy," he says hugging both of us.
"Oh good, you guys are finally here. Guys, Logan and Sophie are here." Ashley says as she walked out to see why Nate had run out of the house.
"Ash, wait...Did everyone come?" I asked as we walk towards the house. "Well, yeah. We can't celebrate your birthday if you guys are here and us over there, now can we?" She says she pulls me and gives me a hug and a kiss on my cheek.
"Hey, babe, where did you leave my charger?ahh, hey sis, welcome home." Aaron said as he was too distracted by his phone. My eyes went wide saucers, and Logan's did as well as Ashley's face turned red.
"Babe?" I asked with a huge smile on my face. "We're giving it another chance, ok? Don't judge," she says awkwardly as she grabs Nate off my hands.
"Ash...are you kidding? Oh my God, I am so happy for you guys. Ugg, now we're definitely going to be sisters-in-law."
"Um, aren't we already?" she says making me blush now. Logan clears his throat, giving her a deadly stare and discretely pinching her arm. "Ouch, asshole," she whispers making me look between them.
"Baby, why don't we go inside, it's getting pretty cold out here don't you think?" Logan suggests, pulling me by my waist and beginning to walk inside the house. Everyone was here, my dad, my brothers, Logan's mom, our friends, it made me so happy to see everyone here.
They all quickly stood up, saying hi to us and wishing me a happy birthday. I won't lie that it's been hard. I try to keep myself busy because if I'm all alone and not keeping busy, all I can do is think of my baby and how not so long ago we had to bury him and say goodbye.
This was definitely a much-needed reunion, and I had Logan to thank for. I don't know what I'd do without him. He's definitely been my rock these past few days.
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