Sorry, it took so long to update and is so short. I am taking classes on line, working full time and I'm a mom. Woo! So, here goes. Also I want to thank you for the reviews and encouragement. I get so excited when someone else enjoys my story.
Anyway, none of the Iron Man characters are mine, regretfully.
Chapter 9
It was a small wedding, set out on the beach. She wore a beautiful Vera Wang wedding dress, fitting for their private beach, very elegant but simple. She a headband laced with sunflowers in her hair. Tony wore a black tux, white shirt with a black bow tie. She was absolutely stunning. As Tony caught his first glimpse of Pepper being escorted by Happy, he gaspsed. He had never seen her more beautiful. And he thought, 'mine'. She is going to be all mine now. Mine. He was marring themost beautiful woman in the world, the woman he absolutely adored. The woman that was carrying his child and the three of them would be a family. Something he never thought he would have. He thought to himself, 'I will spend the rest of my life showing her how much he love her.'
She was so happy to be giving herself totally to this man, this man that had changed from being a womanizer to the man that she was so proud of, this man she loved more than she can express.
As Pepper neared her destination, the preacher asked, "Who gives this bride?"
Happy replied, "I do sir." And Happy placed her hand in Tony's. Pepper fought tears as to not mess with the makeup. Tony looked at her in awe. They said simple wedding vows and exchanged the rings. When it was time for the kiss, Tony pulled her in for a very passionate kiss that made Pepper dizzy. They both had to catch their breath ending the kiss.
"I know pronounce Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stark." The small group of friends clapped and did their "wooohooo's.
Rhodey slapped Toney's back, "Man, you actually did it, and you didn't take off. Man, you really love this woman."
"You better believe it. There is no doubt in my mind." Not taking his eyes off of Pepper. He couldn't.
They had a small reception in the mansion. The bride and groom had the first dance to "When A Man Loves A Woman." They did not keep their eyes off of each other all night. "I love you Pepper, I am so crazy in love with you." He whispered in her ears, looking like he would take her right there. He could not wait until till her beautiful white dress slid onto the floor and love her all night long with everything he had. She consumed this man.
"Tony, I love you so much." A tear sliding down her cheek and his lips landed on her tear and kissed it away.
They spent their honeymoon not too far from Malibu since Peppers doctor advised that it wasn't a good idea for her to fly at this stage in pregnancy. Tony had booked a secluded inn near a vineyard hidden away so they could have their privacy. They took her new Audi that Tony had gotten her, still wearing their wedding attire. As he thought, Tony immensely enjoyed dropping her wedding dress to the floor. Their wedding night was glorious. Tony had been being extra careful. He was afraid of hurting Pepper and the baby. She thought that was endearing. Every time they made love, it was always intense. They both were so passionate. They spent about four days at the vineyard, just soaking each other up as being husband and wife walking through the vineyard, thinking about baby names and their future. Tony was so proud now that she was wearing his ring and everyone would know that she…. was his. He was very possessiveand had gotten more and more protective as time went on.
Pepper was on cloud nine. She never dreamed things would turn out like this. She's married and has a baby on the way, married to the one and only, Tony Stark. God she thought he was gorgeous. She knew she had one hunk of a man and she already saw things that made her know he was going to be a good father. She knew being married to Tony would not be a fairy tale but she knew their future was bright. And….she was so in love with him and that was that.
Back to regular life, if there was such a thing as that with Tony Stark. The Walkbots were complete and they were putting them on the market. He was very pleased with their outcome and he knew it would do a lot of good.
Pepper was in her fifth month of pregnancy now and her hormones were kind of wacked, you might say. At least that is what Tony would say, but he would never let her hear that come out of his mouth. He was very sensitive to her needs. He rubbed her feet when she got home. He waited on her and fixed her things to eat and as always, was very affectionate. He thought Pepper was one hot mamma. She glowed and he really could not keep his hands off her, but that was kind of normal anyway and…well, Pepper…..Pepper was always….ready. Pregnant women had a very strong libido.
Tony was messing with something down in his shop, normal. Pepper came home early, walked straight to the workshop. Tony could hear her coming down the stairs. As he turned, he saw this look in her eye, like a cat preying another animal. As she reached him, she pulled him her and smashed her lips to his. He was startled but didn't take long and he was all into it. She pulled his wife beater shirt off. He knew how serious she was so he started unbuttoning her shirt and going for her skirt zipper. She went for his zipper and it was like they had not had sex in years. She giggled as Tony directed her to the couch. Tony was really enjoying this…this hot woman attacking him. They both were giggling and grinning at each other. Peppers hands were everywhere. He kissed her lips, down her neck. He had both hands on her breasts and Pepper was writhing. She needed him now "Oh, Tony! I want…..ah."
"Yeah, baby…" running his lips over her belly and down below. He pulls her down to the edge of the couch, being careful as usual with her baby belly and enters and he get the rhythm going. "Oh, baby…...you are so…..ohhh…sexy.'
"Oh, Tony, Oh God…..aahhhhh." It's hot and it was erotic. She sputters in uncontrollable spasms."
And he keeps going until he can't go anymore and he comes hard, grunting. They both lay there sweaty and sated trying to catch their breath. One corner of his mouth curves up with this cocky grin. "I guess I'm just a piece of meat to you now, hugh? I feel so violated." Sounding hurt.
She crawled up as close as she could to him and moves her leg on top of his. "Oh, shut up and go to sleep." And she can hear him sniggering. She laid there with a satisfied look on her face and sighs.
Another day, he had been in the workshop and Pepper was in the kitchen making herself a cup of tea and for no reason she just starts weeping. So she sits there crying, drinking her tea. I mean, it's hormones. What is she going to do? Just ride it out.
Tony was down in the shop and Jarvis informs him. "Sir, I believe Mrs. Stark may need your assistance in the kitchen. She seems very emotional."
"What?" Tony gets concerned and starts up the stairs and he says to himself. "Oh, Gosh, I must havescrewed up? What did I do? I'm such a dumbass sometimes"' He gets to the doorway. "Pepper? Are you okay, honey? Are you mad at me? Did I do something?" Looking very timid and little anxiety shot through him.
She looks up with red eyes and sniffs and starts crying harder. "Noooo."
He walks over to the table and scoots her in his lap. "What's wrong Pepper?" And then a pang of worry set in. "Is the baby okay?"
"No, the baby is fine." Between sniffs.
"Why are you crying baby?"
"I don't knnnnooowwww."
And then it hits him. 'Hormones!' So, he sits there cuddling her, and rubbing her back and kisses her sweetly.
"Oh, Tony." And then lets out a little giggle. These hormones are going to drive you crazy as much as they are me." Looking at him and grinning.
He was afraid to say what he was thinking. He had read about this hormone thing. He did not want to say the wrong thing. "Oh, no Sweetheart….."
And then all of a sudden Pepper gasps and her hand goes to her stomach looking very serious.
"What?!" Looking at her hand on her growing belly.
She grabs his hand and places it on her belly and glances at him.
The baby was moving. This was the first time she felt their baby move.
He sat there totally still and didn't know what to say. It was like a little thump and he was suddenly filled with so much pride and love knowing that this was his child inside her. He looked up at her and she had such an endearing smile plastered across her face. He didn't know if he wanted to devour her or kiss her.
"That's the first time I've felt him move."
"I am speechless. I love you." Closing the gap between them for a sweet, slow kiss.
Pepper has the dreamy look on her face. "We are such saps. What has happened to us?" She snorted.
"Love, baby, love…and a baby. Ha." And by the way it's a girl."
"Hmf, we'll see." With her tummy letting out a very loud growl.
Tony making a funny face. "Gee, I hope that didn't' scare the baby. If I was in there, it would scare me!" Looking coy.
Pepper playfully slaps his arm, then looks thoughtful. "I want fried shrimp!...And pickles, no I want pizza and pickles."
"Well you can have both if you want."
"No, better not, can't have that many calories."
"Hmf, okay. Pizza it is."
They went into the living room. "What do you want on the pizza?"
"Umm…..how bout anchovies and….do they have bananas?"
Tony kept a straight face but he kind of wanted to throw up. "I don't know Pepper, let's find out." Not daring to look at her or she would so how grossed out he was.
Pepper was going to see if he was actually going to order it. She was just pulling his leg, grinning and being playful.
"Jarvis, get the Mamma Theresa's # and ask them if they have…..Hmm…bananas. He saw Pepper grinning at him out of the corner if his eye. He looked over at her and said. "You really weren't being serious, were you?"
She snorted. "I was just going to see if you would actually order it." And let out a giggle.
"You.….are….so….naughty." Looking at her with a smirk on his face.
"I know. It's so much fun." Being flirty and coy. "How 'bout the works?"
"Now, that I can handle. Jarvis, do your thing. Order a pepperoni too."
"Yes Sir, right away, sir."
"Hey, you know what? Doesn't 24 come on tonight?"
"Oh, yeah, let's see what Jack is up too tonight. He's pretty tough but, not as tough as me. I can whoop ass too and blow them up. Hm. I think Rhodey wanted to watch some movie with us this week and eat Chinese. He has this horror movie he wants us to see. Don't know what it is about."
"Tell him to come on." Another growl roared out of her belly."
"Gee, I hope they hurry." Tony, letting out a little snort. "Be right back."
Pepper sat down and got comfortable. She was wearing cotton capris pants that she could grow with and one of Tony's t-shirts. If anything rubbed her belly too much it was nauseating.
Tony came back with a pickle for Pepper and sat down.
"Why, thank you. You are so awesome, baby." Looking up him with a seductive look."
He raised one eyebrow and said, "Well, that's what they all say."
She slapped his arm and Tony jerked his arm away and grinned. "Okay, let's watch 24. Ooh, Jack is already shooting whooping up on someone. Awesome!"
Pepper was in her seventh month now and still working. She wasn't able to wear her heals anymore. Tony was going into SI with with her to make sure she didn't over work herself. She still worked in her office at home and she was training someone to assist her and do some of her duties once she couldn't do it anymore for a while. She hired a very efficient gentleman named Todd Gentry that already worked for SI so at least he didn't have to familiarize himself with the company. He was working out very well.
"Pepper, honey. I got a call from Fury. I want you to go home and put her feet up and get something delivered for you to eat and I will be back as soon as I can, okay? You feeling alright?" Lifting her face in his hands and brushing his lips to hers. "I'll call Happy to pick you up and make sure he is available if you need him. Please take care of yourself while I am gone. Get some rest." Giving her an endearing look.
"I will be fine."
'Use the elevator, don't use the stairs." Giving her a serious look.
"Okay, mother hen."
"I love you."
"I love you too."
And he was off to fight another stupid terrorist.
