Thrive

Another three weeks passed and I was due to have Alex come home. I wouldn’t be able to meet him at the airport, so he’s going to meet me for my ob appointment which is coincidentally the same day. At twenty weeks, I’m beginning to feel more fatigue and quite restless again which couldn’t suck more. I bought a body pillow to help me sleep better during the night since cuddling isn’t even an option; hell, I’m not even interested in it at the moment. I sighed as I sat down on the couch, not quite ready to leave. I had my work clothes on me to change into at the restaurant and my purse, but I was tired. I felt a kick just a minute after I sat down causing me to smile; this is the first official sign of the baby moving. I really hoped he or she would we kick for his or her daddy today. This gave me the boost I needed to get up and head out the door. I couldn’t get to the doctor’s office faster while butterflies grew in my stomach as I awaited his arrival.

Just got here. See ya soon!

Ten seconds later.

Be there in 5.

I squealed as I got out of my car and kept on the lookout of an Uber. When I saw Alex get out and grab his belongings, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. He walked over and dropped his stuff before embracing me and picking me up. I locked my legs around his waist and kissed him.

“I missed you. I really did.” I said smiling straight at him.

There were no tears this time, just a feeling of pure joy, being back in his arms.

“I missed the both of you.”

“How about you two have a nice chat before we head in?”

He smiled and set me down. He kneeled and lightly touched my stomach.

“Hey there. Hope you’ve been treating your mommy okay. I love her, too.”

Just go ahead and tug at my heart strings, why don’t ya? I ran my hand through his hair and continued to smile. He kissed my belly and then the baby kicked.

“Did-" he asked, looking up at me.

I nodded.

“This first started right before I walked out the front door this morning.”

“I love you.” he said against my belly.

Another kick.

“Isn’t that amazing?” I asked when he stood back up and met my lips.

“Incredibly amazing.”

“Ready to go inside?”

“Once I put my things in your car. Yes.”

Seconds later, I took his hand and we made the short trek to the office. When I finally donned that gown they make you wear, I heard Alex whistle.

"You look hot." he said raising his eyebrows.

"You're a goof." I said laughing and gently pushing him.

He laughed as well.

"Don't forget you owe me big tonight." he said going in for a kiss.

"I haven't forgotten. Now, help me up."

He did and we kissed, then five minutes later, my obstetrician walked in.

"Abby."

"This is my husband, Alex."

They shook hands.

"Great to finally meet you."

"Great to meet you, too."

"I've heard a lot about of you."

I looked at him to see his response.

"All good things I hope." he said, moving hair out of his face.

Fuck. He's adorable.

"Absolutely."

"That's a relief."

A minute later, the cold gel was on my bare stomach while I held his hand. This is how it’s supposed to be; Alex being beside me during the most important moments. When the heartbeat was audible, I looked next to me to see his face. He had a hand over his mouth and I could tell there was a smile as well; I kissed his cheek.

“Would you two like to know what you’re having?”

We both said yes. After searching for maybe ten seconds, she smiled.

“Looks like you’re gonna have a girl.”

I smiled and kissed him. Baby Scarlett.

“Your wish came true.” he whispered.

I couldn’t stop smiling.

“Congratulations.”

She printed out a picture and in no time, Alex and I walked out into the parking lot. I leaned up against him until we got to my car; since he insisted on driving.

“She’s beautiful and she’s not even here yet.” he said with the sonogram picture in his hand.

I placed my head onto his shoulder.

“You’re perfect.”

“No. I’m not.”

“Well, you’re pretty damn close.”

He kissed the top of my head.

“I love you.” he said.

“I love you, too. Hey, I wanna call Miranda and Jack tell them the great news.”

I moved and took out my phone; I put it on speaker and called her.

“Hey girl.”

“Heyyy. Alex and I gots some great news.” I said drawing out the first word.

He laughed.

“My appointment went well. We found out what we’re having and drumroll please.”

She actually did one.

“We’re having a girl!”

She squealed.

“We’re gonna have a niece. You hear that, Jack?”

“I heard that, babe.” he said, laughing.

This caused us all to laugh.

“That’s amazing, you guys.” he added.

“It really is and it’s balancing things out like you wanted.” Miranda said.

"Yeah.” I said snuggling into Alex.

"Thanks, you two. Uncle Jack and Aunt Miranda." Alex said.

“So, when I talk to you, I can refer to her as Scarlett? Right?” Miranda asked.

“Of course. Baby Scarlett.”

Just as I said this, I felt him rub my belly.

“Well, I’m gonna let you go, hun. I know you have to work soon.”

I sighed.

“Unfortunately. Ok. I’ll talk to ya later, then. Bye.”

“Bye.”

I hung up and put my phone in my purse.

“Do you really have to go to work?” he whined.

“Yes. Now, who’s the baby?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Can you blame me? I come back, go to this appointment and then, your job is taking you away from me for nine hours.” he said against my shoulder.

He began laying kisses on my shoulder and when I had moved my head aside, those lips were on my neck.

“Alex.” I breathed, running a hand through his hair.

“Yes?”

He looked at me with a hunger in his eyes.

“I have to go. I can’t be all hot and bothered going into work.”

“Sure you can.”

“I gotta be able to concentrate. I don’t need to mess up any orders.”

“Ok, but tonight, we both know what you're gonna concentrate on."

He smirked and I smirked back.

"I do. Let's get going. I still have to change into my work clothes."

He nodded and kissed me. The drive was a short one and I truly wasn't happy about it as I hesitated to open the door; he noticed.

"Don't wanna go?"

"Of course I don't. I just got you back an hour-and-a-half ago and now I have to go." I said pouting.

I smiled and he kissed me.

"What time do you need me back here? Nine?"

"Yes."

"I love you and I'll see you then."

"I love you, too."

And with that, I got out of the car and headed to the restaurant. I quickly changed and was in the kitchen where I saw Jayla.

"Hey." she said.

"Hey."

"How'd your appointment go? Oh, and how's Alex? He came back this morning, right?"

"Yes and well. We found out what we're having."

"What are you two having?"

"A girl."

"Baby Scarlett!"

She hugged me.

"Congrats!"

"Today was the first time he has heard the heartbeat and felt her kick. He was amazed and a little emotional."

"Your husband is too good for this world."

Alex has said that about me before and I felt like I was on top of the world when those words were spoken to me. The hours seemed to drag from then on and that was killing me, but when my day was done and saw him waiting for me in the parking lot, my energy picked up. I got in the car and immediately kissed him.

"Did someone miss me?"

"Immensely. The day was so long, I thought it was never gonna end."

"But, it did and here we are about to go home."

"...and have amazing sex."

I bit my lip as I awaited his reaction.

"Exactly." he said licking his lips.

Damnit, Alex.

He was already turning me on and we hadn't even left the lot. I couldn't have gotten my shoes off quicker as I was ready to pounce, but I had to control myself; I had a surprise for him and not to mention, I have to make it up to him.

“Give me a minute. I need to pee. Strip down to your briefs and go sit.” I said, walking into our bedroom.

He groaned and sat down. I left lingerie in the bathroom, so I could just change. Although we’ve had sex during this pregnancy, I haven’t worn lingerie because I don’t know how sexy I could possibly look in them; tonight’s different though so I’m gonna wear them. I walked out to see him sitting on the edge of the bed in his briefs, impatiently waiting for me.

“Abby.” he breathed.

“Mr. Gaskarth.” I said seductively while walking toward him.

How about a little role playing? I could’ve sworn I saw his cock twitch at that very moment which caused me to smirk. I crawled into his lap, placing his hands on my hips and mine on his shoulders.

“What can I do for you, sir?” I said, kissing along his jaw.

His hands traveled to my ass. When he didn’t respond, I grinded my hips into his as much as I could which caused him to moan.

“Go down.”

I traveled down his neck while I laid kisses on it.

“Bite.”

I bit down and I heard Alex moan again as I felt his hands in my hair. I kissed down his chest while I got off his lap before kneeling directly in front of him. I rubbed him through his briefs prior to removing them and springing his erection.

“May I?” I asked raising an eyebrow.

“Yes.”

My tongue landed on the tip and he cocked his head back in clear pleasure. I slowly enveloped him which drove him crazy and I started to really use my tongue. He took hold of my hair and pushed me down farther while I started to bob my head up and down.

“Fuck. I’m almost there.”

Knowing he was gonna come at any second, I removed my mouth and replaced it with my hand to finish him off. His cum landed mostly on my face, but partially on my chest.

“Do I have permission to kiss you?” he asked as I came back to his level.

“Yes.”

I stood, followed by him and those lips overpowered mine.

“You taste so fucking good.” he said in a husky voice.

Oh, fuck.

“Thank you, sir.”

“No need to call me sir. Call me Alex.”

This man has me so wet right now. I had such an urge to tell him to fuck me, but that wasn’t possible.

“Ok. Alex.”

I wrapped my arms around his neck and hungrily kissed him.

“Bed?” he asked.

“Bed.”

“May I take your bra off first?”

“Please.”

He reached behind, unhooking it and there was a sense of relief as I buried my head in his chest. He fully removed it and I reattached my lips to his as I got into bed where a pillow had been propped so I could lie on it.

“I have a question.” he asked, hovering above me.

“What is it?”

“Can we be done with the role playing? It’s fun and all, but...”

“Of course.”

“I want my wife back. It was also fucking hot, too.”

I laughed, but it didn’t last as I felt his lips on my scorching skin and a hand near my panties. I omitted a moan and bucked my hips; it doesn’t take much to make me moan anymore. He laid kisses down my entire body, even rubbing my slightly sore breasts before putting his focus on my panties.

“Take them off.” I said meeting his hand with mine.

He looked up for a second before doing so; I didn't think it'd be that easy. In a split second, I felt his mouth, followed by his tongue.

“Alex.”

He landed on my clit and I grabbed his hair in hopes of guiding him. Around five minutes later, I came and let go of the tight hold I had on his hair. He moved back up to me and kissed me, touching my face.

“I love you.” he said.

“I love you, too.”

He pressed his forehead against mine and smiled.

“Can we make love sideways?” I asked.

“Of course.”

I truly enjoy having sex sideways because of how intimate the entire experience is.

“Ready?” he asked once we were in position.

“Yes.”

His hands remained on my hands that were placed on my belly as he thrusted in and out of me.

“Oh my God.” I moaned, closing my eyes.

“Fuck. You feel so good.”

“So do you.”

When we came several minutes later, I was exhausted and ready for sleep. I faced him while he laid on his back and I placed a hand on his chest.

“That was amazing.” I said.

“And overdue.”

“Definitely.”

I took my gaze off Alex and sighed.

“What’s wrong?”

I shook my head.

“Abby. I know you and I know when something’s wrong.”

“Did you know how unsure I was about wearing lingerie? I didn’t know how attractive I could possibly be wearing it now that I’m pregnant.”

Tears began to run down my face. He made a face and turned onto his side and pulled me close as he could.

“I don’t know how you could possibly feel that way. You’re the most beautiful and attractive woman on the planet and nothing’s ever going to change that. Do you understand me?”

I looked into his eyes and nodded. He kissed my forehead and wiped my tears.

“I love you.” he said.

“I love you, too.” I said smiling.

“There’s that smile I love so much.”

“There’s something else I’d like to tell you.”

“And what’s that?”

“You made me feel so sexy the second I walked out of the bathroom and you didn’t take your eyes off me, not even for a second."

“It’s impossible not to.”

What a way to make me blush.

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