Chapter 6
Sam was nervous and filled with mixed emotions as the man made his way towards her. Her whole body seemed to go stiff as the impending retaliation for her betrayal came closer and closer. Before she knew it the man was standing before her instantly causing her to shift her gaze down to his chest as tears began to fill her eyes. Was this going to become the moment that she had dreamt of for so long or it would turn out to be her worse nightmare come true.
Suddenly she could feel a rough yet gentle hand take her by the chin and lift her head up. She was then met with a pair of blue eyes that someone who didn't know the man could easily mistake as cold but because she knew him so well, she was able to observe something more. Sam could see love, compassion, some hurt but not enough to make him hate her which caused the woman to breathe a heavy sigh of relief.
She became more and more anxious as she could now feel his warm breath on her still damp skin. She couldn't speak or move, not wanting to break their connection for one second. The hairs on her arms and the back of her neck stood up as she though about how good it felt to be this close to the man that owned her mind, body and soul. God, how she loved him and now she couldn't understand why she had left him to begin with.
Without warning a soft kiss was being placed on her lips as the man closed the small space between them and allowed his firm body to be pressed against her small frame. The shock of his actions startled the girl forcing her to stumble backwards, but luck for her the man's strong arms were wrapped around the woman holding her tightly as his kisses turned rougher and more forceful.
He then took her into his arms and carried her towards the large bed where they made love to each other, tuning out the world and forgetting about the past acts of indiscretions. All that matter was that they loved and needed each other in a way not many people could or would ever understand and even if Jason was hurt and by her actions he couldn't ignore how much he wanted her. How much he longed for her, the love of his life and now mother of his child.
The two became lost in each others bodies for what seemed like hours before the couple climaxed together as he fell onto her chest, burying his face deep in her neck as they held each other close, trembling, with legs intertwined. Once they were able to regain their composure the couple lay side by side as the woman rested her head on the man's chest. The two laid there in silence until Jason was able to find his voice.
"You could have come to me you know" he spoke softly yet stern.
"I know and I'm sorry. I don't know what else to say Jason but I swear to you that I didn't do it to hurt you. I never wanted to cause you any pain, you have to know that" she said as could feel herself beginning to tear up.
"I understand that and I know you were scared but why didn't you call me once the baby was born? You know I would have been here in a matter of a few short hours if you had bothered to call me and that's what pisses me off the most" he said now raising his voice slightly.
"I…I" the woman said as she took a deep breath before continuing. "I was afraid that because of what I did you would be angry that you wouldn't want me back and because of that animosity you wouldn't accept Jayden or you would take her from me" the woman spoke knowing how silly she must have sounded.
"How could you ever believe that about me Sam? You should have known that I would never take Jayden away from you. Now I'm not saying that I wouldn't have been a little upset but it would have made things easier if you had came to me on your own and shown a little faith in me" replied Jason who spoke in a pained voice.
Sam didn't know what to say or what to do. She had given her reasons and now whatever happened next would be up him.
"So where do we go from here?" she asked in a yielding tone.
"I don't know but whatever it is, we'll make the decision together and do what's best for…" the man trailed off at the sound of his daughter's cries causing the woman to giggle.
"For the howling child in the next room"
"Yeah that" the man smiled before putting on a pair of shorts and retrieving the child from her crib.
He was gone for only a short while which Sam attributed to the child needing to be changed. He then returned to the bedroom with their daughter in his arms.
Sam couldn't help but smile at the sight as it reminded her of another image just like it that had played out almost two years earlier. Only this time no one would appear out of nowhere and steal the child away from her and the man she loved. This time they could form a bond with their little girl and love and care for her without fear and the constant looking over their shoulder. This time they could form a strong family unit and get the happily ever after that they both so richly deserved.
The mother and father duo smiled blissfully at their daughter who cooed and tried to smile a little inciting laughter from both of her parents completing their perfect family picture.
ONE YEAR LATER
"Jason come on, it's almost time to cut the cake" the woman called out to her husband as the rest of their family and friends gathered around the table.
"Come on Jason it's going to be the girls next birthday by the time you get over here, now move your ass man" joked Sonny as everyone around them giggled at the man's remarks.
"Alright already" the man answered back as he placed the stack of birthday gifts on the table.
"Is everybody ready? Ok we're going to sing happy birthday to our little birthday girl on three. One, two, three" the proud Mama spoke before leading the group of well wishers in song.
Once it was over everyone began clapping with a very excited Jayden mimicking their moves while smiling happily and eyeing the very pretty pink and white birthday cake in front of her. "Ok since our little angel here is too young to make a wish or blow out her candle Jason and I will do it for her. Ready?" the woman said giving the man a smile before the two of them blew out the candle to the sound of cheering from the crowd.
Jason and Sam looked at each other with love in their eyes and grinned widely at how far they had come. Never in a million years would they have dreamt that their lives would turn out to be so filled with love and total and utter happiness but they were glad it did and they wouldn't have it any other way.
