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Chapter 2
Matt lay on his side with his head propped up on his hands watching Tabitha get ready for bed. He smiled when he saw her lift her shirt above her head and then place one of his on. He observed her body before the shirt found it's way down to cover her up. Her breasts were getting larger and so was her stomach. It was a slightly rounded shape and he knew that his child lay there. Sexy wasn't even the word to describe the way she looked to him. Pregnancy was far beyond sexy in his book. For some reason it always gave him some sort of male happiness when she would wear his clothes. His eyes followed her as she walked into the bathroom and brushed her teeth before coming to lay in the bed with him. As she snuggled closer to his warm, shirtless body she looked up at him.
Why were you watching me just a second ago? She asked as she tried to get comfortable.
You just look so beautiful Tabs, I love the fact that you're pregnant. It makes you so much sexier, I can't explain it. He said smiling at her.
Tabitha looked up at him and couldn't help but smile back. His grin was infectious, it was as if he was a little boy in a candy store and the owner had told him he could have two of everything.
Thank you for saying that, sometimes I don't feel very beautiful, but you always tell me everyday. She said giving him a quick kiss.
Ya know what I'm really looking forward to? He asked as he turned his body over so that she could lay with her head on his chest.
What would that be?
This weekend.
They looked at one another with barely leased passion. The coming weekend would be their fourth wedding anniversary and their first time really alone in months. His dad was going to take Elijah for the weekend and Jeff would entertain the little boy. They had told everyone they were going out of town, when in all actuality they were going to be staying at home just enjoying each other's company.
I am too sweetie. Just think, we'll have the whole house to ourselves. No one waking us up in the middle of the night from a nightmare. None of Jeff calling to us complaining about Carrie and then Carrie calling and complaining about Jeff. It's just going to be us sharing a peaceful weekend. She said running a hand through his hair.
That sounds good to me.
He lay there with his wife in his arms and said a quick thank you prayer to his mother, because he knew that she was his guardian angel and she made all things possible for him.
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Matt awoke with a start and reached over to put his arm around Tabitha, only to find an empty bed. Looking around the room, he saw her nowhere in sight. Getting up and putting a t-shirt on, he walked downstairs and smiled when he saw his son sitting in front of the television with his brother watching Scooby Doo re-runs on Cartoon Network.
Hey man, what are you doing here? Matt asked as he had a seat next to his brother and his son on the couch.
Tabitha invited me over to have breakfast and you know me dude, I never pass up a meal. He said taking a sip of the glass of orange juice that sat in front of him.
Where's she at? In the kitchen? He asked as he got up and started walking toward the hallway.
Yeah, she should almost be done in there by now.
Aren't you going to say good morning to me daddy? Elijah asked as he looked at his father with sad eyes so much like his own.
Of course I was going to, but you just looked so into your cartoons that I didn't want to bother you. He said reaching down to pick his son up.
Did you sleep well? He asked brushing his hair out of his face a little.
Yep, of course I did. My cartoons back on now Daddy, you can go see Mommy now. Elijah said as he wiggled free and sat down next to Jeff again.
Matt looked at them and shook his head laughing.
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Hey there hot stuff. Matt said as he entered the kitchen.
Tabitha, who had her back turned to him whirled around and screamed a little when he approached her from behind.
I swear Matthew, you scared the shit out of me. She said hitting him with her dishrag.
I'm sorry I didn't mean to. You just looked so involved in cooking over here. He said laughing at the face she made.
It's alright. You just won't get any breakfast. She stuck her tongue out at him as she sat the table.
Whatever, about this breakfast thing. What made you invite Jeff over? He asked grabbing a piece of bacon from the plate she sat out in front of him.
Tabitha smacked his hand away and gave him an innocent shrug.
I talked to Carrie last night and she said the two weren't talking so I figured he needed a little cheering up is all. I invited him to breakfast big deal. She said standing with her hands on her hips.
Hey I didn't say anything about it, I was just asking. He said giving her a small kiss on the neck.
As he came up from the kiss the doorbell rang and he looked at her with questioning eyes.
Did you invite someone else? He asked as he heard Elijah running to answer the door.
Maybe, maybe not. Elijah ask who it is before you answer the door. Tabitha yelled, but she was too late, he had already opened the door and let the person in.
Mommy, Daddy, it's Aunt Carrie. This feels like Christmas. He said jumping up into the girls arms.
Oh you didn't invite anyone else my ass. Tabitha, don't go sticking your nose in this again. He said as she smiled at him and waved off his threats and warnings.
I'm not doing anything, I just wanted a front row seat to the show. She said smiling and hurrying into the living room where she heard the two civilly great each other.
What are you doing here? Jeff asked as he took Elijah from Carrie's arms.
Well if it's any of your business, Tabitha invited me. What are you doing here? She asked glaring daggers and crossing her arms over her chest.
This is my brother's house, I don't have to have a reason to be here. Besides Tabitha invited me over for breakfast. He said mimicking her actions.
They looked at one another and then it dawned on them. Tabitha had sat up this whole thing. As she looked at the two she saw what was going on and high tailed it out of the room.
Tabitha, come back here. They both said at the same time, but she was already gone.
Matt and Elijah looked at one another before walking into the kitchen, sitting down, and eating the breakfast that was now growing cold.