Hey, I'm Back! Here's another happy one to hold you over. We're all adults here so buckle your seatbelts and maybe read the last part alone. I started school this week but since it's my senior year, no one cares (especially me) so I'll be able to update faster! Once again, please let me know what you're thinking, it helps me a lot. I have doubts about my writing and hearing that people actually like it make me so happy.
"Mommy, you said she'd be here by now!" Emma whined with her forehead pressed against the front window. Her eyes have been glued to the driveway for the last 20 minutes awaiting Grace's arrival.
"She'll be here any minute." Alicia answered from the sofa with Libby sprawled out on the cushion next to her. "Why don't you come over here and talk to Libby?"
"But I have to be the first one to see her." She said seriously, her elbows propped up on the window sill.
"Ma, ma!" Libby kicked her chubby legs in Alicia's direction.
"Yes, my girl, it's mama." Alicia brought Libby's feet to her lips. Her toes wiggled and a giggle erupted from her sweet little mouth. "That tickles, doesn't it?"
"It's her! It's her blue car!" Emma stood up and bolted to the front door. "Grace is here!"
"Em, don't open that door without me." Alicia warned before pulling Libby into her arms and catching up to her rambunctious 5 year old.
"Gracie! Gracie! You're here!" Emma shouted as Grace stepped out of the car.
Alicia placed a gentle hand on Emma's curls as she watched her oldest daughter hop out of the car. Grace looked so much older than Alicia was expecting with her light wash jeans and white t-shirt. Her hair had gotten lighter like it was when she was still in high school. She smiled widely as the two sisters met in the middle of the driveway, Emma's arms wrapping around Grace's legs.
"Oh, Emma, I missed you so much!" Grace shrieked as she hugged her little sister. "You got so much bigger!"
"I got taller, I can show you the marks on my door!" The little girl exclaimed as they approached Alicia who was smiling patiently. "And look at my shirt! It's the yellow one!"
"It looks so pretty on you." Grace complimented with a kiss on her cheek.
"Hey mom." Grace greeted before dropping Emma to her feet and embracing her mother. Even if Grace wouldn't admit it to herself, she had missed her mom so much. Being in Michigan was hard and the winter was cold, and so long. She missed her mom's hugs and the gentle kisses she would press to the side of her head. She missed the smell of her baby sister and Alicia's Chanel perfume.
"Oh Grace, come here." Alicia's face was starting to her from smiling. She hugged her oldest daughter with Libby warm in the middle. "I missed you so much." She murmured while holding Grace tight.
"I missed you too," Grace pulled back, "I have so much to tell you."
After Grace's lowdown about her boyfriend Ben and Emma's bouncing around with excitement, Alicia sat with Kalinda at the dining room table. Her laptop was full of information about the man in question.
"His name is Jack Fulton, his brother is in fact Nick, Will's client. He's been in prison for assault in 2004 and 2012 and he's only 32. Their father left Jack with an inheritance so he just pays his way out of it." Kalinda rattled off as Alicia scanned the screen intently.
"So, he is who he says he is." Alicia muttered.
"He was put in solitary confinement for attacking an officer. He almost killed the woman."
Alicia closed her eyes and dropped her head into her hands. Kalinda shut the laptop and turned to look in the living room making sure Emma and Grace weren't paying attention. She gently rubbed Alicia's back.
"How do you know this guy, Alicia?" Kalinda asked gently.
Alicia sighed and sat up straighter. "He came to my door this morning and said that I'd be sorry if Will doesn't throw Nick in prison." Letting it out felt like a weight lifted off her shoulders.
Kalinda paused for a moment to process the information. "Have you told Will yet?"
"No," Alicia answered immediately, "and I don't think I'm going to tell him. He's just going to worry. It's probably nothing."
"You're not tell him?" Kalinda asked in disbelief.
"No, I'm not. And you can't either, Kalinda."
"You can't dismiss this, Alicia. This could be serious. This Jack, whoever her is, is a scary guy." She replied quickly.
"And we have a security system. He's not going to get away with anything." Alicia spoke as if she was trying to convince herself.
"I hope you're right."
-x-
"I'll love you forever..." Alicia closed the book and laid it on the nightstand. "Bedtime, missy."
"Do you think Daddy liked the chocolate picture?" Emma asked as she cuddled closer into Alicia's chest.
"I bet he loved it." Alicia could tell Emma was upset that Will missed out on his nightly Skype call. "He's been really busy with work. That's why he missed talking to you tonight."
Emma pouted. "I don't like it when he's gone."
Alicia kissed the top of her head. She was torn between being angry at Will for neglecting to talk to their daughter and being upset for Emma's sadness. But she knew how hard it could be working on such a publicized case. Giving Will the benefit of the doubt, she decided it would be best to tell Emma everything Will would have said.
"I don't like it either, Em. But he'll call tomorrow morning and you can talk to him about the chocolate cake. And he'll tell you all about our special day to the aquarium when he comes back, hm? How does that sound?" She stood up from the small bed and kneeled down to tuck Emma in.
"Yeah. That sounds good." Emma smiled sleepily.
"Okay," Alicia whispered against Emma's forehead. "Goodnight, Emma, I love you."
"Love you too, momma." The little girl's eyes fluttered shut from her long day of dolls and painting with Grace.
Alicia gently shut the bedroom door and checked on Libby. Her sweet little baby was fast asleep with a fist tight around her blanket. The last stop was all too familiar as she peeked in on Grace in her old bedroom.
"Hey." She murmured, wrapping her arms around herself. "Texting Ben?"
Grace blushed, reminding Alicia of Emma. "Actually, yeah I am. I was just saying goodnight."
"When do I get to meet him?" Alicia asked.
"I don't know, when do you want to meet him?" Only Alicia's daughter would answer a question with a question. If she wasn't in the medical field, Grace would be a great lawyer.
"Soon, if you're serious about him. Has your dad met him?" She asked as she sat at the foot of Grace's bed.
"Not yet." Grace answered meekly.
"How about you invite him for dinner sometime? He can meet Will and your dad."
Grace groaned. "He's going to go running for the hills once he realizes that he has to meet two of my dads."
Alicia chuckled lightly. "They'll play nice. Or at least I'll make Will play nice."
-x-
Alicia was up late that night at war with herself. Having Grace back home only made Alicia more worried about Jack Fulton. From what Kalinda found out, she was even more frightened at his violence. She really doesn't know what he could do. Her girls were all home and she was alone without Will. If he were here, she'd feel better. Safer. As strong and independent as Alicia was, she felt complete when Will was by her side. He was her best friend, her one confidant, her lover. He had glued her back together after Peter had distorted her view of love. Will had made her believe in love again.
Alicia's feet hit the cold floor as she made her way downstairs to get a glass of water. As she walked down the stairs, she heard a loud thump coming from downstairs. Her body stilled, her heart racing and her hands becoming cold. Alicia didn't know whether she should run back upstairs to the girls or run to the kitchen for one of those expensive steak knives she had begged Will to buy.
Deciding she wasn't going to be a victim, she tiptoed downstairs with trembling hands. Another noise followed by footsteps rang out as she stood in the hallway. The feet were getting closer and her heart was beating faster. Alicia's mind was going a million miles an hour, she was ready to put up a fight with that man. No matter how much bigger he was than her. Racing to the kitchen with her mind made up, she collided with a solid body.
"Jesus," Alicia gasped once she realized who the intruder was, "you scared the hell out of me!"
"I'm sorry, I thought you'd be asleep." Will murmured before kissing his wife's lips. He felt her smile against his lips and her couldn't help but groan into her mouth. "And you look amazing in this robe. I'm glad I got it."
Alicia pulled back and wound her arms around Will's neck, pulling tight so her chest was pressed against his. "You're home early," she smirked, "so good news?"
"We won. Nick was found not guilty." He mumbled as he peppered her face with soft kisses. Overwhelmed with pride, she quickly forgot about Jack. Will was here. He was home and everything was going to be fine.
"I knew you could do it!" She spoke quietly as to not wake the girls, but Will couldn't help but hear that sultry voice. "I'm so proud of you."
The boyish grin he graced her with made her heart skip a beat. "How proud?" He flirted, his hand grazing her bottom which was something he knew that drove her crazy.
"Very proud of my favorite lawyer." She whispered. The softness of her lips against his distracted him from feeling her nimble fingers unbutton his shirt.
"Show me."
His words combined with the huskiness of his voice and his firm hand cupping her bottom made her shiver and she felt her panties wet instantly. If only he knew how much he affected her, he would never let her leave the bedroom. Once she succeeded in peeling his shirt off, Alicia ran her hands up and down his chest, relishing in his warmth that she missed so much.
Ever the good girl, Alicia obeyed his request and attacked his lips. Being with Will for this long, she knew just how he wanted to be kissed. She could tell when he wanted soft kisses or cute Hallmark kisses or hard kisses with just the right amount of teeth, oh her Will loved teeth. So, she framed his face with her perfectly manicured hands and opened his mouth with her skilled tongue. His moan vibrated through her mouth and Alicia bit his lower lip, smirking at the feel of the bulge in his pants against her belly.
"We have to be quiet." Alicia whispered a wet kiss against the shell of his ear.
"Do you mean you have to be quiet?" Will teased, twining his fingers with hers. He kissed the top of her head when she leaned it against his arm as they walked to the bedroom.
"Ha ha..." she laughed sarcastically, "we'll see who will be doing the screaming tonight."
Once they were in the haven of their bedroom, Alicia began untying the blue silk robe as Will sat at the foot of the bed. His eyes were dark and animalistic with desire and Alicia licked her lips to quench her thirst. Will looked delicious sitting in the dimly lit room with his eyes scanning her body. Embarrassment was far gone between the two, the years they've been together sealed their sexuality. But it still felt new every time. It felt real and she fell in love with him even more whenever he groaned into her neck and whispered warm words against her lips.
"I've missed you," Alicia pouted, her voice pitched and teasing, "did you miss me?"
Desire and excitement boiled in Will's stomach at her tone. Damn her, she knows that voice could bring him to his knees. Alicia's robe opened slightly and that did it for him, seeing the slight swell of her breast. It was becoming painful just sitting there, watching her hips sway slightly.
"Alicia... of course," he groaned, "come here." He lifted his arm out, motioning her to come closer.
Alicia's body grew warm with lust as she sashayed in front of Will. His hands gripped her waist as hers rested on his broad shoulders. He ran his hands over the silk hungrily.
"I missed you so much I'm about to rip this thing off you." Will's voice was low and sexy, his hand untying the robe completely.
"Don't," she leaned her forehead against his, "you're going to regret it next time you want to see me in it."
Will decided that it was enough. He pulled her on his lap roughly and swallowed her moan as he kissed her. Lips smacking, tongues twining and hands pulling, Alicia felt a fire in her stomach. His face was smoothly shaven against hers and she tasted the remnants of scotch. Their bosses bumped as both fought for dominance. She ground her hips against him, feeling him grow through the confinement of his pants.
"God, Alicia..." he groaned into her neck before pulling his lips away.
She pulled the hair at the base of his neck tightly so they met each other's eyes. "Hey," she whispered to him, smiling with hooded eyes, "I love you," she kissed him and pulled his bottom lip between her teeth, "God, I love you."
Alicia crashed her lips with his and pushed him down so she had both legs straddling Will. His hands rested on her waist going in circular motions at the movement of her hips. She smirked sinfully as she let the robe fall from her shoulders, baring herself to him. Goosebumps flared all over Alicia's body and his rough hands held her creamy breasts. Her back arched like a cat, she moaned his name as one of his hands snaked behind her to grip her hair. He yanked gently with a smug smirk as his eyes devoured her body. His mouth watered at her tight stomach clenching and chest heaving in wanting.
With the release of her hair, Alicia was over his body like a python. Her fingers trembled as she unbuckled his belt. Will's body quaked as her unbelievably soft hands found what they were looking for. She chuckled under her breath at the tremble in his thighs. Alicia knew just what he wanted as her lips descended upon his hard cock.
"Oh," Will groaned, "Alicia... yes." His fingers combed through Alicia's hair and he held her head gently, her head guiding his hand more than his guiding her. His taste was sweet and salty, familiar, and felt like velvet against her puffy lips.
"Do you like it better like this?" Alicia circled him by her lips, barely grazing his member around her raspberry lips. "Or like this?" Her voice was the same sultry purr as she surprised him by taking him in fully. Her eyes squeezed shut in concentration as he bumped the back of her throat.
"I trust your judgement." Will chuckled breathlessly with his eyes trained on the beauty before him. "Now come here before I lose it."
Alicia kissed her way up his chest, mimicking what he always does to her. Once she reached his lips, he kissed her deeply, tongue stroking hers and tasting himself on her. Before she could come back with a witty response, Will's fingers met her warmth, his hands instantly wet from her. Running his two fingers up her slit, he smirked at her savory smell and wetness. If he didn't feel like he would explode, he would take his sweet time between her thighs.
"Will," she squealed, "I-I... no more. I can't." Alicia groaned from above him, dropping her head limply against his forehead.
He plunged three fingers inside her and smirked devilishly as she squirmed only making him harder and her wetter. She was writhing like she always does when he adds an extra finger. Alicia tried to speak, but was silenced by Will's mouth. Her moans ricocheted inside him and as much as he wanted to continue, he had to be inside her, snug and warm.
It was like Alicia read his mind, sometimes he feels she does that all the time. She was above him, lips plump, cheeks blushed pink and hair in a tangle and he had never been more in love with her. In an instant, she positioned him perfectly and sank slowly onto him. No matter how many times they were in this position, she had to get used to his size. Alicia has not slept with many men before Peter and Will, but she knew for certain Will was the biggest man she had ever been with. It took all of Will to not thrust up into her and ram senselessly, but with her bottom lip innocently between her teeth and eyebrows raised stopped him. Alicia could already tell she was going to walk sideways the next day.
Feeling more confident, she circled her hips and held her hands with his that gripped her waist. With every movement forward, he grew closer and closer to the edge.
"Faster, Alicia... go faster." He ordered as his hips met her thrusts. Their bodies were glistening with sweat and her hair started to stick to the back of her neck.
Will pulled her head down, attacking her lips with his. His tongue was mimicking the probing movement he was making down there. Her hips were becoming rapid and out of sync with his and Will could tell she was close. Will tasted the skin at her neck as he sat up and pulled her hair once again.
"There you go, Leesh." He murmured against her ear, feeling her body tremble from his words. "Let it go. Yeah, come for me, baby."
Alicia groaned loudly, louder than she meant to and her fingernails left crescent moons on his back. Closing her eyes, she saw fireworks and felt him twitch in release with her. Their sweaty bodies untangled and collapsed against the sheets. Both were catching their breath as Alicia rolled over to watch his chest rise and fall.
"Maybe you should go away more often." Alicia teased and cupped his cheek, her thumb wiping sweat off his forehead.
Will's laugh rumbled like thunder. "It's like that every time, no matter how long I'm gone."
Alicia smiled, her heart suddenly bursting with love and lust and everything else. She couldn't believe yet again how lucky she was to finally be with her Will. Through thick, incredibly thick, and thin, Will was always her constant, the one love of her life. Her mind wandered back to that man who could ruin everything and threatened their family. She thought this was the perfect time to tell him, but she saw how tired and happy he was in this moment. Alicia was torn once again. The love she had for him blinded that fear and she tried to push that out of her mind. Her eyes watered against her own will as she watched him catch his breath and rub his eyes.
"What?" Will asked, his voice laced with concern from her tears. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing," Alicia lied, "nothing at all. I just missed you." That wasn't a lie.
Will pulled her naked body against his, every part of him covering her. "That's why I wanted to surprise you." He kissed her forehead. "You're still off tomorrow, right?"
She nodded against him.
"How does the aquarium and lunch with the girls sound? Will that make you feel better?" He murmured as his hands caressed her cheek.
Alicia smiled up at him. "Amazing. It sounds perfect."
Perfect.