Thrive

After a night full of sex, toys and plenty of foreplay, we woke up the following morning in a state of contentment. However, when I started to move, I could feel how sore I was; who knew what my body actually looked like.

“Abby?”

I sat up by this point, trying to ready myself to go take a shower. I turned slightly to Alex, who was propped up on his elbows and was looking at me with those sexy, sleepy eyes of his.

“Good morning.”

“Good morning. How you feeling?”

“Sore, but overall, great.”

He sat up and kissed me, immediately pulling me into his lap.

“Ya know, we gotta shower and…”

He interrupted me when he started kissing my neck; I gasped.

“Alex…”

“What?”

“Ya know we have to pick up our daughter…”

“I know. I’m just not ready to get out of bed yet.”

“That’s what I’m trying to do. I’m sore.”

“And you have a beautiful hickey on your neck to add.”

I sighed.

“Seriously? I’m gonna have to use fucking concealer.”

He chuckled.

“This isn’t funny, Alex. I’m a mother now. I can’t be sporting hickeys.”

“Not even a little?” he said, trying to fight a smile.

“Well…” I started, scratching my head.

“I’m taking that as a yes.”

I wanted to smack him, but I just could not; instead, I simply laughed and he laughed along with me.

“Do you think a shower would help with the soreness?” he asked.

“Maybe. Wanna join me?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.

“I thought we had a child to get to? Goes by Scarlett?”

“Who said there was gonna be any funny business?”

I suddenly got the energy to get out of bed and head to the bathroom. He stopped me in the doorway and wrapped his arms around my torso, keeping a stronghold on me.

“Can I start the water?” I asked.

“Can I grab a condom?”

I gave in.

“Yes. Make it quick.”

He kissed the back of my head then let me go. I proceeded to finish my walk to the bathroom and turned on the water, adjusting it to just the right temperature.

“How’s the water?” he whispered in my ear.

“You tell me.”

I stepped in and walked to the opposite end of the shower. The look of hunger on his face was ever apparent.

“It’s perfect. Like you.” he said in a sultry voice.

“Get over here and kiss me.”

“Yes, ma’am.” he said with his signature smirk.

Is he trying to kill me?

He crashed his lips onto mine and pushed me up against the wall. I lifted my legs and hooked them around his waist. Without any say or warning, he thrusted himself inside of me and I cried out in pleasure. As I raised my head, he bit down on the other side of my neck; at this point, I did not care, seeing that he had reached my g-spot more.

“Alex… fuck!”

My nails dug into his back and he groaned.

“You are wicked. I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

When I came, I placed my head in the nape of his neck until he rode out his own orgasm. I relaxed when we were both done and set my legs down. After a quick shower, I looked in the mirror, particularly my neck to see how it looked; the left side was significantly worse than the other. I could see a bite mark which would surely bruise on the right side.

“You know that’s gonna bruise?” I asked.

As he was towel drying his hair, he looked over and took a look for himself.

“It’s gonna be a beautiful bruise.”

I shook my head.

“You’re such a dork.”

I proceeded to get dressed and do my hair before brushing my teeth. Once I got that done, I dug in my purse for my concealer and made sure to thoroughly cover those two areas.

“How do I look?”

“Perfect.” he said, kissing my cheek.

I giggled and smiled.

“Let’s go get our girl.” I said, seeing he was ready to leave.

We were out of the hotel and over at Jack and Miranda’s apartment in about a half hour.

“How ya feeling?” he asked, pulling out front.

“Still sore. You think she’s gonna notice?”

He gave me a knowing look.

“Yeah. You’re right. She totally will.”

“…and she’ll totally want details that I know you will give her.”

“How are you so sure?” I said, smirking.

Without an answer, I got out of the passenger seat and walked toward the building. He smacked my ass, earning a yelp from me and a playful smack on his arm as we waited for them to answer the door.

"Abby!" Miranda exclaimed, sprinting toward me.

I embraced her immediately and endured a bear hug from her.

"Did you miss me?"

"I'm just so happy to see you!" she said, grinning from ear-to-ear.

I gazed to my left and realized that Alex was already inside, having been let in by Jack.

"So, how was Miss Scarlett?"

“Great, but it was clear that she missed you and Alex.” Miranda said.

After greeting me, I stepped into their apartment to find Alex and Jack in the living room with our daughter and their son.

“Great to hear that.”

“Did you also miss having love bites on your neck?”

Of course she noticed.

“They’re that noticeable?”

She gave me a knowing look.

“Guess I need better concealer, then.”

“I know how much fun you and Alex have when you two get the chance to be alone, so I can notice how sore you are, too.”

I sighed.

“Yeah and no. Having them as a Mom is different.”

“I get it. So, how was last night?”

“Oh, where do I start?”

“From the beginning would be a good start.”

I laughed then opened my mouth to talk, but I was interrupted by a crying Luca. Miranda rushed toward him although Jack had just picked him up. I walked over to my favorite people who seemed to be content, keeping their place on the floor.

“Hi, Pumpkin.” I said to the child who was looking around.

She turned to me and cooed.

“I missed you. Did you miss me?”

“She missed me.” Alex butted in.

“Excuse me. I’m in the middle of a conversation.” I laughed again.

“I’m sure Scarlett doesn’t mind. Am I right?”

She reached out to touch his face. I smiled as he made a goofy face that caused her to giggle.

“What?”

I was still smiling at them.

“You are the best dad in the world. She’s so lucky to have one like you.”

I started to get teary which was not my intention. I wiped my eyes immediately, but with my history of being teary or crying in his presence, he always notices and becomes concerned.

“Abby?”

“Are you okay?”

“Of course I’m okay. Those were happy tears.”

“Good. I was worried.”

I pulled him into a sweet kiss.

“You worry too much.”

“Well, aren’t you two adorable?” I overheard Miranda say.

I buried my head into the crook of his neck; he kissed the top of my head. I wondered how long she had been standing there.

“Is Luca okay?” I asked.

“He’s fine. Just a dirty diaper.”

I nodded.

“That’s good.”

I looked to the child who had fallen asleep and smiled.

“I think we should go. She clearly needs a nap.” I said, lifting her carrier.

We said our quick goodbyes and were soon on our way back home. Stepping into the house, I was ready to make something for breakfast.

“I’m gonna head to the kitchen.” I said, before kissing his cheek.

“And I’ll put Scarlett down for a nap.”

I smiled and took a turn to the right. I had food items out to make what I like to call a ‘mess’ which is scrambled eggs, ham, milk, potatoes, onions, green peppers and colby cheese.

“Whatcha making?” he asked as arms slid around my middle.

“A mess.”

“Can I help?”

I would normally say no, but I was in a great mood today.

“Of course. Could you get two skillets and olive oil to start?”

He nodded and walked away. I started slicing potatoes and onions to sauté them before even beginning the eggs.

“What else can I do?”

I smiled, knowing how cute he was acting.

“Would you mind slicing the peppers and ham?”

Those needed sautéed first as well.

“Don’t mind at all, my love.” he said in a British accent.

He is killing me.

“Thank you.” I said, heating the regular skillet.

I added butter and olive oil as it heated then went back to my other ingredients.

“How’s it going here, Chef Gaskarth?”

He chuckled.

“Great. Just about done. I’ll throw them in for you.”

I went and finished the rest of breakfast while he got plates and forks out as well as orange juice.

“That smells delicious.” he said as I plated the eggs.

“You can say that again.”

I took one bite and moaned in delight.

“I love that moan almost as much as the ones I give you.”

I blushed.

“Are you blushing?”

“Just eat.”

I pushed his fork up to his mouth. He smirked as he took a bite of his own; he had a similar reaction.

“How about the ones I give you when I give you a blowjob?”

I smirked, slowly pulling my fork out of mouth, then licking my lips.

“Are you trying to kill me?”

I laughed.

“You love me.”

“That couldn’t be more true.”

He took my hand and intertwined our fingers. After we ate, Alex walked into the kitchen with our plates while I headed to the living room to relax. As the home screen popped up, I felt the couch move and he pulled me between his legs, kissing the back of my neck.

“Hey.” I said, turning to kiss him.

“Hey.” he said against my lips.

Then, he wrapped his arms around me.

“Someone’s affectionate today.”

“It’s hard not to be. You are pure perfection in every way possible.”

I blushed and was speechless. I took his hands in mine and kissed them.

“So are you, Alex. So are you.”

We stayed that way for a good hour until we had to wake Scarlett from her nap, but that did not stop us from having an amazing day spent at home with our beautiful daughter.

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