GRACIE
I led her inside the house after Hayden stepped aside, mumbling some words under his breath. The expression he wore would define make anyone uneasy, but Melissa didn't seem to mind, or maybe she just didn't care about what he thought about her. Over the past month our relationship sped up quickly, although Hayden still disapproved, as he always regarded her as "potentially dangerous " . He was wrong , she could as well be the nicest person I've ever met. The first month she'd been eager to learn about me, although the initial awkwardness had been there between us, it had quickly washed away after the first few meets. I think it due to the fact that the both of us grew up without experiencing the love of a a real family. She didn't seem to take offence at Hayden's blatant dislike, as even now his disapproving gaze watched over us like a hawk. "Hello" she greeted Hazel with a small smile, I guess she also fell in love with her, just like we all did. "Aunt Mel " she chirped, making her way from Sebastian towards us. An awkward silent fell, I could guess how uneasy she must be under Hayden and Sebastian's stare. Hayden's gaze gave every hint that he didn't appreciate her presence, as for Sebastian, it was just blank, I couldn't guess what he was thinking. But who cares, I was happy to have her here. "Do you know we are going to get married?" Hazel supplied the news excitedly. Melissa looked confused for a moment, then her gaze fell on the ring on my fingers , her eyes widened almost dramatically, I couldn't hold back a chuckle . "it's so beautiful! you're getting married? when's the wedding? " "Actually we haven't fixed a date yet " Deciding we've stood long enough I led her to the far end of the room, giving us a little privacy, apparently Hayden hadn't thought it was polite to give us the space we needed, and so was Sebastian. We both sat on the couch, her gaze twinkled excitedly ,she looked genuinely happy for me. "You have a very loving family" she spoke with a slight distant look In her gaze. I could only agree with her silently, although Hayden and I started on the wrong foot, I would say we definitely ended well. "How long have you known them?" I found myself asking. She blinked, her attention returning back to me "Since I was little, but then they moved ... I only see his elder brother frequently, but we've been nothing but......." she allowed her words to trail off... My gaze followed hers to where Sebastian and Hayden sat, there were engaged in a discussion, but we were too far away to hear their conversation . Sebastian chose that moment to straighten up, his gaze darting towards our direction for a moment and held. I noticed the way her gaze followed him out of the room. I stared at the both of them amused and curious, her gaze returned to mine, and I could swear I saw a hint of a flush there, not to mention the sheepish smile she gave me. I decided not to ask her anything about it for now. "Have you decided on what to do with your life from here? " "Not yet, but the world is so big, i'll definitely find a thing or two " she replied with a glint in her gaze.
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We had quite a good time, together with Hazel before she left. I promised we would make out more time to spend with each other. Sebastian also left after a while. After dinner, I ran Hazel a bath and tucked her in bed. I was happy knowing she'll grow up loved and adored , which was Melissa and I never had. "She's growing up so fast. " Hayden noted from behind me. "I missed some aspects of her life, which is why this time I want to experience everything with you " His tone was low, but the look in his gaze was meaningful. "You know back in the day, I would never have taken you for someone who adores kids." "Not all kids, only those that are mine....and of course you " he quipped with a smirk. In a flash I was pulled against his chest, a gasp escaped my mouth at the hungry look in his gaze. "My need is obsessive , never sated , do you think we'll find our happily ever after? " he murmured nuzzling against the sensitive skin of my neck. I closed my eyes and pressed a soft kiss to his lips, he gripped my cheek, keeping me from pulling away by deepening the kiss.
I guess we both found our answers.
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EPILOGUE
HAYDEN...
FOUR YEARS LATER...
A grunt accompanied by a soft moan escaped our parted lips, as I drove us both to the highest height of ecstasy . We fought for a moment to catch out breath.
I stared into the gaze of my wife of three years. Yeah, we got married right after she gave birth to our second daughter Sophie.
My need for her would never be sated, no matter how many times we've made love, each time it still felt so intense, driving me with the insane need to completely possess her.
She was mine, and that would never change.
I leaned to kiss the sides of her her hair gently.
"Hayd...." she started to say when the loud cry of a baby filled the entire room.
A sheepish smile formed on her face as she scrambled for the sheets.
"He must have gotten tired of waiting patiently "
At her words, a smug smirk of satisfaction spread across my face.
"Yeah, I understand the feeling, he must be so jealous of me having you all to myself, I feel so sad for him" I said chuckling aloud.
"What jealous? He is hungry and it's all thanks to you " she scolded, shooting me a half glare .
She scooped little six months old Evan out of his little crib and began rocking his back until his wailing subsided.
I straightened to my feet and searched for my clothes, I made my way over to them.
"Nah... I think he just gets jealous anytime he sees me being close to you, I can't believe my own son is going to be my rival in competing for your attention " I drawled , peering down at Evan who was my splitting image, I just pray he doesn't grow up with my personality .
As if he heard my words, his gaze narrowed at me in a scowl , Gracie and I couldn't hold back a laugh.
"See, I told ya , he knows exactly what he's doing " I said, stealing a quick kiss from the sides of her lips.
"Daddy's being mean to you, you don't have to listen to him okay? " she cooed at him, making her way to the bed.
She sat down on the bed and exposed her breasts to him. He quickly latched on it, suckling noisily and hungrily at the nipple. I couldn't tear my gaze away from the sight, it made my cock twitch with the need to breed her with another kid.
"let's see who is now jealous " she spoke eyeing me, probably thinking my continuous stare was out of jealousy....... Well I was but I couldn't deny little Evan his meal now, could I?
"That's not something nice to say to me after giving you six orgasm all night long ..... Or was it seven? "
I chuckled when her face flushed beet red .
"You won't say such things in front of our baby! " She scolded glaring daggers at me.
"Hey little man " I greeted stroking gently at his cheek where he suckled.
"I'm just saying, you have to chose wisely between what he can give you, and what I can " I shot out with a suggestive wink ,Intentionally grazing my fingers over her nipple , loving her slight gasp.
"Give him here " I murmured when he was done.
With Evan in my arms, I walked out of the room to check on our girls.
Sure enough I found them in the living room arguing in loud screaming voices.
Hazel grew too fast before my eyes, it was amazing how time flew by quickly.
She completed nine a week ago , while Sophie was almost four, both of them will forever be the pearl of my heart.
Sophie caught sight of me and raced towards me , her eyes were wet and brimming with tears , Hazel towed right behind her.
"Daddy, Hazel wouldn't let me feed Ariel " she wailed aloud , extending her doll Ariel towards me.
"It's just a doll, you can't feed it! " Hazel retorted
"But I want to, she's hungry! " she cried adamantly.
She almost reminded me of Hazel at her age.
"And how do you know that? It's an it, so it can't eat! You'll make a mess and won't clean it up! " Hazel fired out.
They both reverted their attention back at me, asking me to be the judge.
Aw hell.
I didn't want to start on this so early in the morning, not to mention Evan had resumed his wailing, he probably got upset at hearing his sisters loud arguments.
Thankfully Gracie chose that moment to appear , they'll always listen to her, they always did.
Not surprising, it didn't take two minutes for her to satisfy the both of them.
"When is Grandpa, Uncle Sebastian and aunt Mel coming? " Hazel asked
Did I mention that my older brother got married some time last year? And it was to Melissa, I still couldn't believe it, but yeah, it happened.
"Daddy when is Grandpa, Aunt Mel and uncle coming? " Sophie repeated.
"Why do you always repeat my words? " Hazel shot at her .
And their arguments resumed.
Damn. Not again.
Gracie chuckled at my exasperated expression, no kidding but I think I'm going to develop some grey hair soon enough, and it would be because of these two.
"You know they love each other to bits" she remarked.
Yeah and they show it in miraculous ways, my brain completed silently.
"And you love me " I stated
Her gaze found mine and held momentarily.
"Yes " she admitted.
I would never get tired of hearing those words from her, I think I live for it. Her passionate gaze never fail to send a thrill through me.
"Say it again "
"I love you Hayden "
She spoke with a smile playing along her lips and u thought how I would get to see her smile at me like this for the rest of our lives.
Our love may have been heartbreaking, painful .....and sometimes hard to understand. But it was everlasting.
"And I love you too bunny"
Always... and forever.
The End
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