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Chapter 2
CONNIE'S P.O.V
I was half listening to Kelly as she told me all about school and her new hockey team, and half paying attention to where Adam was driving to. My mind went into over time, I was almost positive that Adam lived in an apartment, but here we were driving through Minneapolis, no apartment buildings in sight.
"Connie, are you listening to me"? Kelly demanded to know.
"Huh? Sorry Kel. Tell you what, tell me everything later, when I've had 5 minutes to catch up with myself". I realized, that she was wanting me join in on her conversation.
"Kay". She said giddily, then began talking animatedly to Adam.
"So here we are"? Adam had pulled up in the driveway of a medium sized house, that had a front lawn and back lawn, complete with double garage.
"I thought you lived in an apartment"? I asked getting out slowly, as I watched Kelly drag Tyler round the back.
"I did". He answered, walking round the car to my side.
"You didn't, just"... I began but was silenced by his lips covering mine.
"You're looking at my first pay cheque from the Minnesota Mighty Ducks". He smiled.
"You didn't need to do this you know". I allowed him to take me inside.
"Do you know how happy my folks were, when they found out I was buying a house". He suddenly picked me up in his arms.
"Arrggghh, what the hell are you doing"? I clung round his neck.
"Carrying you over the threshold, I know we're not exactly newlyweds, but ya know". He laughed, as he set me down once we were inside.
"Did I ever tell you how sweet you are"? I pulled him down toward me and kissed him gently.
"No, but that kiss did". He laughed. "Tour"? I nodded.
He lead me into the kitchen, it was huge. There was a massive fridge/freezer in one corner, the stove was human size, there was a dishwasher and microwave. Just off to one side was a utility room with washing machine and dryer. The next room he showed me was the living room. It had a 3 seater sofa, with 2 chairs, a love seat, the TV was wide screen with vcr, dvd and sky linked to it. At the other end of the room was a huge sound system. The room next to both the kitchen and living room was the dining room. The table was huge, with a total of 8 chairs fitting around it, there was a glass cabinet in there, showing both mine and Adam's old duck jerseys and both of our little tropheys that we had won back in pee wee's, at the goodwill games and then back at Eden hall. From that room, I could see the full back yard. There was a huge tree that had two swings hanging from his branch, of which Kelly and Tyler were playing on. There was a small patio area with a built in BBQ, complete with patio table and chairs. I was absolutley speechless, this was like a dream house. Next he lead me upstairs – not far from a grand staircase, showing me the main bathroom – en suite. Next to the bathroom there were two doors both having name plates. First we went into Kelly's. The room spelt every bit of Kelly, the bed was made to look like a ice rink, complete with matching duvet that showed the centre and blue lines and goals. Hockey posters were everywhere, a few of her original ones, and some new ones. Next was Tyler's, his bed was like a jungle jim, complete with contraptions that would keep him busy for hours, on one wall there was a small rock climbing wall, the room was more like a play room than a sleeping room. I was just about to try and find my voice, when he lead me to the other end of the hall to another two rooms. He told me one was a spare room, to be made into a guest room or whatever we decided. He nudged the next door open, revealing our room. In the centre of the room, directly opposite the main window, was a four poster bed, either side of the bed was a built in closet, one for each of us, on one side of the room was yet another en suite bathroom. I was amazed, it was perfect, I felt tears sting the back of my eyes, my hands shaking in shock.
"So what do you think"? He sat on the edge of the bed.
"Oh very Brady bunch". I answered, smiling. "but I love it". I pushed him backwards, then straddled his waist. "and I love you". I leant forward, my hair falling around his face as I kissed him softly.
"I love you too". He replied, as he placed his hands on my thighs, leaning up for another kiss.
"How about, I get rid of the kids tonight, so you can show me how much you love me". I purred into his ear.
"I'll pack their bags". He threw me to his side, jumping up speedily. "After I tell you how much I've missed you". He leant over me laughing.
5 minutes later, he was laid at my side, sucking on my pulse spot, I reached over for the phone, trying to nudge him away from me, but he wouldn't budge.
"Hey Pete, It's Connie. Listen, could you have the kids tonight, it's just that"...
"Yeah sure, it was supposed to be my night to have them anyway". He replied.
"It was"? I asked cluelessly, but Adam wasn't helping as his lips continued caressing my neck.
"It's Friday Connie". He reminded me.
"Ok. Erm, I'll drop them off in a little while. Thanks Pete". I put the phone down, feeling relieved that I had managed to pull off the conversation without laughing or anything. "Right you, I'm gonna go get them and take them over there". I pulled myself away from him, hearing a muffled moan as his head hit the pillow.
"You get them ready, I'll take 'em". He slowly got up from the bed.
"Ok". I replied, as he went to shout them, and I headed to pack an overnight bag.
Neither child were too happy about having to spend the night at Pete's, mainly because they both wanted to try out their new beds, but after a little persuasion, they happily trudged off with Adam in tow. After waving to them, I headed to he kitchen and wandering out into the garden. On the porch was a swing seat at one end and a hammock at the other. I walked further out, feeling my bare feet hit the cold grass. I headed for the swings that were swaying gently in the breeze. I perched myself on one, and pushed myself back and forth, my feet staying firmly on the ground. Feeling relaxed as the gentle breeze hit my back, resting my head on the rope of the swing, feeling the happiness wash over me.
"There you are". Adam wandered over to me, sitting on the swing next to me.
"That was quick". I looked at him.
"I've been 20 minutes Con". He replied.
"No way, I've not been sat out here for 20 minutes". I scoffed at the thought.
"What are you doing out here anyway"?
"Just thinking". I answered loosely.
"'bout"? He pushed.
"How lucky I am". I stood up and went behind him rubbing his shoulders gently. "To have you". I started pushing him gently.
"It works both ways you know". He answered.
"Adam"?
"Yeah"?
"Are you sure you want all this? I mean, it's just that, well, ugh". I stumbled for words to express what I meant. "I know you think you want all this now, but you have to remember that Kelly and Tyler are part of me, and are gonna be for the next 10/15 even 20 years". I began.
"What exactly are you saying here? Are you wanting to end us"? He pulled me from behind him, to in front of him.
"No, no. I'm just saying, you've really jumped in head first here, buying a house, when you take me on, you take Kelly and Tyler on. Remember all the stuff you put your parents through, Kelly and Tyler are gonna be going through the exact same thing at some point, and I just don't want you to regret or wish you hadn't". I was struggling to get my meaning across. "What I mean is, maybe it would be better if I moved in at Pete's with the kids, that way at least you don't have to feel like you're having to commit to anything".
"Hey, hey listen. That night, when we kissed, I fell in love with you, and I knew right back then, that I wouldn't just be commiting to you. I love having Kelly and Tyler around, do you think I'd have done all this if I didn't? I'm staying for as long as you want me to, this isn't just a phase I'm going through, like a kid whose just got a new toy and will get bored with it after a certain amount of time".
"Are you sure"? I asked him again.
"Can I get a puck past Julie"?
"I don't ever want you to hold any of this against me, or make you blame me for trapping you".
"You won't. Now will you please stop panicking". He smiled, his gorgeous, sexy, knee melting smile.
"Fine". I gave him a little shove, making him topple backwards off the swing before running inside.
I managed to get half way up the stairs before he caught me, grabbing hold of my waist and pulling me back, before lifting me into a fireman's lift and carrying me the rest of the way upstairs.
So what do you think? PLEASE R&R!!!!
Chapter 2
CONNIE'S P.O.V
I was half listening to Kelly as she told me all about school and her new hockey team, and half paying attention to where Adam was driving to. My mind went into over time, I was almost positive that Adam lived in an apartment, but here we were driving through Minneapolis, no apartment buildings in sight.
"Connie, are you listening to me"? Kelly demanded to know.
"Huh? Sorry Kel. Tell you what, tell me everything later, when I've had 5 minutes to catch up with myself". I realized, that she was wanting me join in on her conversation.
"Kay". She said giddily, then began talking animatedly to Adam.
"So here we are"? Adam had pulled up in the driveway of a medium sized house, that had a front lawn and back lawn, complete with double garage.
"I thought you lived in an apartment"? I asked getting out slowly, as I watched Kelly drag Tyler round the back.
"I did". He answered, walking round the car to my side.
"You didn't, just"... I began but was silenced by his lips covering mine.
"You're looking at my first pay cheque from the Minnesota Mighty Ducks". He smiled.
"You didn't need to do this you know". I allowed him to take me inside.
"Do you know how happy my folks were, when they found out I was buying a house". He suddenly picked me up in his arms.
"Arrggghh, what the hell are you doing"? I clung round his neck.
"Carrying you over the threshold, I know we're not exactly newlyweds, but ya know". He laughed, as he set me down once we were inside.
"Did I ever tell you how sweet you are"? I pulled him down toward me and kissed him gently.
"No, but that kiss did". He laughed. "Tour"? I nodded.
He lead me into the kitchen, it was huge. There was a massive fridge/freezer in one corner, the stove was human size, there was a dishwasher and microwave. Just off to one side was a utility room with washing machine and dryer. The next room he showed me was the living room. It had a 3 seater sofa, with 2 chairs, a love seat, the TV was wide screen with vcr, dvd and sky linked to it. At the other end of the room was a huge sound system. The room next to both the kitchen and living room was the dining room. The table was huge, with a total of 8 chairs fitting around it, there was a glass cabinet in there, showing both mine and Adam's old duck jerseys and both of our little tropheys that we had won back in pee wee's, at the goodwill games and then back at Eden hall. From that room, I could see the full back yard. There was a huge tree that had two swings hanging from his branch, of which Kelly and Tyler were playing on. There was a small patio area with a built in BBQ, complete with patio table and chairs. I was absolutley speechless, this was like a dream house. Next he lead me upstairs – not far from a grand staircase, showing me the main bathroom – en suite. Next to the bathroom there were two doors both having name plates. First we went into Kelly's. The room spelt every bit of Kelly, the bed was made to look like a ice rink, complete with matching duvet that showed the centre and blue lines and goals. Hockey posters were everywhere, a few of her original ones, and some new ones. Next was Tyler's, his bed was like a jungle jim, complete with contraptions that would keep him busy for hours, on one wall there was a small rock climbing wall, the room was more like a play room than a sleeping room. I was just about to try and find my voice, when he lead me to the other end of the hall to another two rooms. He told me one was a spare room, to be made into a guest room or whatever we decided. He nudged the next door open, revealing our room. In the centre of the room, directly opposite the main window, was a four poster bed, either side of the bed was a built in closet, one for each of us, on one side of the room was yet another en suite bathroom. I was amazed, it was perfect, I felt tears sting the back of my eyes, my hands shaking in shock.
"So what do you think"? He sat on the edge of the bed.
"Oh very Brady bunch". I answered, smiling. "but I love it". I pushed him backwards, then straddled his waist. "and I love you". I leant forward, my hair falling around his face as I kissed him softly.
"I love you too". He replied, as he placed his hands on my thighs, leaning up for another kiss.
"How about, I get rid of the kids tonight, so you can show me how much you love me". I purred into his ear.
"I'll pack their bags". He threw me to his side, jumping up speedily. "After I tell you how much I've missed you". He leant over me laughing.
5 minutes later, he was laid at my side, sucking on my pulse spot, I reached over for the phone, trying to nudge him away from me, but he wouldn't budge.
"Hey Pete, It's Connie. Listen, could you have the kids tonight, it's just that"...
"Yeah sure, it was supposed to be my night to have them anyway". He replied.
"It was"? I asked cluelessly, but Adam wasn't helping as his lips continued caressing my neck.
"It's Friday Connie". He reminded me.
"Ok. Erm, I'll drop them off in a little while. Thanks Pete". I put the phone down, feeling relieved that I had managed to pull off the conversation without laughing or anything. "Right you, I'm gonna go get them and take them over there". I pulled myself away from him, hearing a muffled moan as his head hit the pillow.
"You get them ready, I'll take 'em". He slowly got up from the bed.
"Ok". I replied, as he went to shout them, and I headed to pack an overnight bag.
Neither child were too happy about having to spend the night at Pete's, mainly because they both wanted to try out their new beds, but after a little persuasion, they happily trudged off with Adam in tow. After waving to them, I headed to he kitchen and wandering out into the garden. On the porch was a swing seat at one end and a hammock at the other. I walked further out, feeling my bare feet hit the cold grass. I headed for the swings that were swaying gently in the breeze. I perched myself on one, and pushed myself back and forth, my feet staying firmly on the ground. Feeling relaxed as the gentle breeze hit my back, resting my head on the rope of the swing, feeling the happiness wash over me.
"There you are". Adam wandered over to me, sitting on the swing next to me.
"That was quick". I looked at him.
"I've been 20 minutes Con". He replied.
"No way, I've not been sat out here for 20 minutes". I scoffed at the thought.
"What are you doing out here anyway"?
"Just thinking". I answered loosely.
"'bout"? He pushed.
"How lucky I am". I stood up and went behind him rubbing his shoulders gently. "To have you". I started pushing him gently.
"It works both ways you know". He answered.
"Adam"?
"Yeah"?
"Are you sure you want all this? I mean, it's just that, well, ugh". I stumbled for words to express what I meant. "I know you think you want all this now, but you have to remember that Kelly and Tyler are part of me, and are gonna be for the next 10/15 even 20 years". I began.
"What exactly are you saying here? Are you wanting to end us"? He pulled me from behind him, to in front of him.
"No, no. I'm just saying, you've really jumped in head first here, buying a house, when you take me on, you take Kelly and Tyler on. Remember all the stuff you put your parents through, Kelly and Tyler are gonna be going through the exact same thing at some point, and I just don't want you to regret or wish you hadn't". I was struggling to get my meaning across. "What I mean is, maybe it would be better if I moved in at Pete's with the kids, that way at least you don't have to feel like you're having to commit to anything".
"Hey, hey listen. That night, when we kissed, I fell in love with you, and I knew right back then, that I wouldn't just be commiting to you. I love having Kelly and Tyler around, do you think I'd have done all this if I didn't? I'm staying for as long as you want me to, this isn't just a phase I'm going through, like a kid whose just got a new toy and will get bored with it after a certain amount of time".
"Are you sure"? I asked him again.
"Can I get a puck past Julie"?
"I don't ever want you to hold any of this against me, or make you blame me for trapping you".
"You won't. Now will you please stop panicking". He smiled, his gorgeous, sexy, knee melting smile.
"Fine". I gave him a little shove, making him topple backwards off the swing before running inside.
I managed to get half way up the stairs before he caught me, grabbing hold of my waist and pulling me back, before lifting me into a fireman's lift and carrying me the rest of the way upstairs.
So what do you think? PLEASE R&R!!!!