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We let the girls play for a long time before Jada and Ally told us they were hungry. We talked for a few minutes before we decided to go to a local cafe with an ocean view. It was loud as we took the kids in to get seated and got them all settled before finally looking at the menu.
I was sitting by Ella and ordered her a chicken tender meal and myself the crap pot. I worked hard and could afford this now. I deserved it. I sipped my iced tea and watched Ella sip the milk that I poured into her sippy cup with a smile. Emery and I chatted and laughed as the kids chattered around us, eating, and enjoying the time together.
We all headed out after a long lunch and Ella fell asleep in the car. I smiled as I stopped at a light, hearing my phone chime. I waited until I was parked in the garage before I checked it, seeing a message from Nathan.
N: Cute picture. Your nieces?
R: Yes. They got along so well.
I unloaded Ella and carried her up to her room, placing her down gently. I returned to the car and got everything I needed out, bringing it back into the house. My phone was in my purse and I checked it again, seeing no more texts. I took a deep breath and looked around, deciding to rest for a while by myself. I dropped into the oversized chair in the living room and closed my eyes after turning on the monitor.
Ella slept for an hour and I snoozed right along with her. When she woke up, I stumbled up to her room and dropped onto her bed, chatting with her to wake us both up. I asked her what I should make for dinner, mulling over the ideas I had running through my head. It was tiring to spend the day with a toddler and then cook dinner, and I remembered that Nathan told me to use the meals that the chef cooked for them. I didn’t have to go to these lengths, but I chose to.
We went downstairs, and she went right to her toys as I walked into the kitchen, I glanced at the clock to see that Nathan should be home soon, debating if I should pour a glass of wine or not.
I made a dish that consisted of egg roll filling without the wrap and rice. It was easy and delicious, and I was going to serve the cheesecake that had been in the freezer since I moved in. It looked homemade and I couldn’t wait to dig into it. I played with Ella when the food was simmering, laughing at her as she chattered about her dolls.
I was happy in this busy life and finally felt like I found my home.
Chapter 16: Nathan
I kept thinking about that picture as I drove home. The kids did look happy together, and I considered the possibility that Ella might be developing a little family. I didn’t think that would happen so fast and smiled at the idea. When I walked into the kitchen, I smelled food and inhaled deeply as I looked around to see the girls in the living room. Ella was chattering to Riley about a doll and the smile on Riley’s face was beautiful.
“Hello, ladies.” They both looked over at me and Ella pushed herself up to run over to me. I hugged her as Riley joined us, kissing her lips as Ella wrapped her arms around my legs. “How was your day?”
“We had a great time. It was chaotic and loud but wonderful.” Riley grinned before kissing me again. “I made an easy dinner and there’s cheesecake for dessert. I found it in the prepared meals section of the freezer.”
“That’s some good cheesecake. I’ve had it before.” I told her as she walked to the fridge.
“I am going to have some wine. Would you like a glass?” I told her that sounded great and she poured for us as I held Ella. This felt like being in a family and I frowned, wondering how it could fall into place so easily.
We ate dinner, which was delicious, and she put the leftovers in the fridge for our nightly walk on the beach. Everyone dressed for the slight wind and we headed down, letting Ella run ahead. I glanced around, feeling like I was seeing this place for the first time. I liked the beach when I bought the place a couple of years ago but that was before Ella was active. It was also before I was in a happy relationship. I glanced at Riley to see a thoughtful look on her face. The fact that she was nibbling on her lip was a dead giveaway as well. I grabbed her hand, and she looked over at me in surprise.
“What’s on your mind?” I asked as she frowned at me before glancing at Ella.
“So, I talked to your sister a few days ago. Remember I told you that?” I nodded, not sure where she was going with this. “She was talking about your wife and let it slip that you were together for a short time. A really short time. How come you didn’t mention that?” I cursed Carli under my breath. I didn’t talk about that part of Brenda because it looked bad in my eyes. I knocked up a girl in the first year of hooking up and got married for the baby. It wasn’t even serious dating.
“I usually don’t. The fact that she died seems to be en
ough to tell people. I am not proud of what happened as much as I adore Ella.”
“It isn’t that unusual. It could happen to anyone,” she told me, squeezing my hand. “You’re an amazing father, no matter how you got there.”
I smiled. I wondered that a lot over the last several months when I was trying to balance everything.
“Thanks.” We walked a few feet as the sky deepened with color, not talking. We watched the sun set and took Ella back up to the house for the usual nighttime routine. I gave her a bath, wanting to give Riley a break after her busy day. I dressed her in clean pajamas and brushed her hair out before letting her go to get Riley for reading. We both got a chance to read tonight and kissed her good night before closing her door. I grabbed Riley by the hand and tugged her towards me for a long kiss.
“I like this,” I admitted as I pulled away briefly. I kissed her again, and we backed up into my room together, both wanting the same thing. We kissed slowly, listening for Ella to make sure she was asleep before I closed the door and returned to the bed. I pulled off her leggings while Riley removed the sweatshirt that she was wearing, burying my face between her legs. She cried out softly as I licked her, tasting her desire for me. “So sweet.”
“Nathan,” she panted, gripping my hair in her hands. “More.” I returned to her cleft, licking her folds before finding her clit. She responded eagerly, pushing against me as I stroked her firmly. She told me that she was going to come, and I sucked her between my lips as I slipped a finger inside of her, stroking her slick wall. When she let go, I attached my mouth to her to drink her in as much as I could. “Oh my God. You make life so perfect.”
I pulled away slowly, moving up to pull my shirt off and toss it aside. I slipped my jeans off and joined her on the bed, kissing her eagerly. I knew that she liked her taste on my lips and she pressed closer to me as our tongues danced together.
Such sweet sin.
Riley pushed me onto my back and moved over me, leaning down to kiss me again. It was so hungry, and I felt her slick pussy resting against my hard cock. I moaned as her heat touched me, making me slick with her. She rose above me, prepared to impale herself on me before she looked at me with wide eyes.
“Hold on,” I reached over for a condom and she tore it open and rolled it over me. I wanted to go without one so much, but this was new. Even though it didn’t feel new, it was. I gripped her hips as she slipped over me, groaning softly. Her sex was tight, and I rocked up inside of her as she let out a whimper. I liked fucking Riley… a lot. I didn’t want anyone else, and that scared me a bit. Wasn’t it just weeks ago that I was stumbling in my house late after a hook up?
