Hope for All chapter 67
Tony and Angela were able to get the babies settled in for the night after dessert was finished. They gave them a bath, got them changed and fed. Both were sound asleep in their bassinets as Tony and Angela curled into each other.
"So I was thinking… maybe if they settle tomorrow night, we can… you know…" she said as she gently rubbed his chest, feeling his chest muscles tighten under her touch.
"You don't have to ask me twice! Are you sure? You don't want to wait for your diaphragm?" he asked as he laid back down, pulling her flush against him.
"No, we can use condoms for now, as long as you are okay with it" she said as she snuggled into his side.
"Trust me Angela I'm fine with it! Now let's just hope these kids let us get in some alone time Angela! Angela! Angela?" he asked as he looked down to see a sleeping Angela.
"Apparently we need the babies to sleep and you to stay awake!" he chuckled softly as he turned off the lights, falling asleep a few minutes later.
The next morning, Tony got up early with the babies and let Angela sleep in. Matthew was still sleeping but Anna was starting to fuss so he picked her up and headed into the nursery.
"Morning my little love! You sleep okay? For the cat naps you and your brother took all night! I think I need to read up on these sleep regressions… if I can keep my eyes open long enough!" he chuckled as he changed her on the changing table.
"I think it's a stay in pjs for the morning type of Saturday! You're not due to eat yet so maybe we should read a book! I don't think we've really had that much time to do that yet! This was my favorite time with your big sister Samantha! How about we start with one of our favorites? The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss!" he said as he found the book on the shelf.
"The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house, all that cold, cold, wet day…" he started to read. By the time thing one and thing two came on the scene, Anna had started to close her eyes. Once the mother came back home, she was sound asleep.
"Success! That's about how it used to go with Samantha!" he whispered. He stood up and put the book back on the shelf. He shifted her in his arms and headed back to the bedroom. He was able to place her back down in the bassinet and headed back to his side of the bed. He was just about to fall back asleep when Matthew started to fuss. He shook his head, knowing this was life with twins.
"Morning Matty boy! C'mon let's not wake the other women in our lives alright?" he said as he walked back into the nursery. His cries amplified as Tony quickly changed him and attempted to get him to settle in the rocker.
"So this just worked on your sister. Thoughts of if working on you too?" he asked as he pulled back out the book. His crying continued through four pages of the book when Tony gave up.
"Well, so much for your Mommy sleeping in because you are definitely hungry! C'mon let's go…" he said as he headed back into the bedroom. Angela was already awake trying to sooth a now awake and crying Anna.
"Morning sweetheart… I take it he's hungry too?" she asked as she set up for their feeding.
"Hasn't stopped crying since he woke up! They are both changed though" he said as he handed Matthew to Angela.
"This sleep regression ends when Angela?" he asked as he settled in on the bed next to her, gently rubbing her back.
"I read they can last between a week up until a month… I'm hoping it only lasts a week!" she said with a yawn.
"You and me both! I was thinking maybe we could have Mona watch them tonight while we… reconnect. Maybe even see if we can have dinner alone too…" he said.
"Just some alone time would be wonderful! Let's see if at least she can watch them while we eat dinner. Maybe we can make up some excuse she would halfheartedly believe to get us some time for ourselves" she said.
"Well let's think of something! How about I start by bringing us up some tea in bed? Maybe some toast and eggs? How does that sound?" he asked.
"Sounds wonderful! They should be due to burp by the time you are done. I swear these feedings get longer and longer!" she said as she looked down at them.
"Alright I'll be right back!" he said as he kissed her before heading downstairs. The kitchen was empty, neither of the kids nor Mona rising yet at this early hour on a Saturday. He quickly boiled the water for the tea and started in on breakfast. After about fifteen minutes, he had plated both their breakfasts and was heading back upstairs.
"Breakfast is served!" he said as he placed the tray on the end of the bed.
"Smells delicious! Okay take Matthew" she said as she handed him to Tony. Both babies burped easily and were back to feeding. They finished about ten minutes later and were soon asleep in their parents' arms.
"One of these days I'll have a hot meal again! Still tastes delicious Tony!" she said as she took a bite of her cooled eggs and toast.
"Thanks Angela… I need to work on my timing a little better!" he laughed. They finished up their breakfast and turned on the television. Both babies were still sleeping peacefully as Tony and Angela both enjoyed their tea and the morning news.
"You know Angela… when we found out that you were pregnant with the twins, I had a vision of us doing just this… cuddling up in bed with them and a cup of tea. I don't think I pictured us quite this tired but either way just being able to relax…" he said as he moved even closer to her on the bed.
"This really is such a special time! We complain about the lack of sleep but soon they will be old enough to sleep through the night and then eventually we will miss this cuddle time" she said as she leaned into him. Just then, screaming could be heard from in the hallway.
"And then they turn into hormonal teenagers and there is no peace! Don't grow up you two!" chuckled Tony as he got up off the bed. Angela was right behind him as they headed into the hallway.
"What's going on?" said Tony as he tried to keep his voice as quiet as possible to not wake the babies. Unfortunately, his efforts didn't work as both babies work up crying.
"Jonathan flushed the toilet while I was in the shower!" shouted Samantha.
"Jonathan! How could you! You know better than to do that!" shouted Angela as she was trying to get Anna to stop crying and back to sleep. Tony was trying in vain with Matthew, which was creating more tension.
"But she's been in there forever! I knocked three times because I really had to use the bathroom! I finally went downstairs and what was I supposed to do?" he asked.
"Alright you two! Enough! Samantha, next time shorter showers please! Or at least let him in before you take one!" said Tony as Matthew finally settled down.
"And Jonathan next time just knock on our door and you can use our bathroom" she said as she continued to try and soothe Anna.
"Fine!" they said in unison as Samantha went back to finish her shower and Jonathan went back to his room.
"Let's just go downstairs since we are all up! So much for the nice quiet morning!" she laughed as she headed back inside the room to grab her robe. Soon, they were downstairs in the kitchen. Both babies had settled and were enjoying being in their bouncers as Tony made them another cup of tea. Mona walked in about fifteen minutes later, looking like she hadn't been home yet from the night before.
"Hey Mona! How are you? How are things?" asked Tony, his overly enthusiastic greeting a dead giveaway that he needed something.
"What do you want Tony?" she asked as she poured herself a cup of coffee.
"What? I can't ask how my mother-in-law is doing?" he asked.
"I'll ask again… what do you want Tony?" she asked as she sipped her coffee.
"Mother, we were hoping you'd be able to do some babysitting tonight. We like to have a date night just the two of us if possible. Just for a couple of hours. Are you free?" she asked, knowing if she didn't just rip the bandaid off they'd be here all morning.
"Well I do have a date this evening… but seeing as Tony is about to burst at the seams with sexual frustration, I can postpone it. You both will owe me for this one…" she said.
"Mona you're the best! What do you want for breakfast? I'll make you anything you want!" he practically shouted, causing Angela to laugh.
"Eggs Benedict with an English muffin, glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and sliced up fruit. I'll need my energy for tonight… in more ways than one…" she said.
"Coming right up!" he said as he started getting out the ingredients for her breakfast.
"Wow… you really are desperate… Angela, normally I'd say play a little hard to get but I worry for your husband's health. Blue really isn't his color…" she said as Tony nearly dropped the carton of eggs.
"Mother! Enough! Please just watch them and try not to worry about our sex life…" she said disgustedly.
"The last time I worried about your sex life, you got knocked up and gave me two new grandchildren… but if you say I have nothing to worry about, then I will stop…" she said as she took another long sip of coffee as Matthew started to cry.
"I think he's in agreement that he needs to be the baby for a while…" quipped Mona.
"Come here baby! You will always be my baby! Soon, I'm going to teach you how to ignore your grandma! It's easier as you get older…" said Angela as she picked up Matthew.
Tony finished Mona's breakfast and started to plan their evening. He decided to make her favorite meal, linguine alle vongole, which meant he needed to run to the grocery store. He wanted this night not just to lead to sex, but to be an appreciation night for Angela. He wanted to make her feel special and loved. By mid afternoon, he had been to the grocery store, florist and the jewelry store.
"Alright you two! I'm going to teach you how to make Mommy's favorite meal! It will come in handy one day I promise!" he chuckled as the twins sat in their bouncers while Tony started prepping dinner. Angela was able to take a nap in between feedings.
"Hey Dad! You need help?" asked Samantha as she walked in the kitchen.
"I'm just teaching them how to make linguine alle vongole for our dinner tonight! Stick around and you can learn too!" he laughed.
"Dad… they are six weeks old! You've got as much chance of them helping you as you do the dweeb or I helping you!" laughed Samantha.
"Why do you think I'm starting them early? I need some of my kids to know their way around a kitchen! If I end up being two for four, I'll be happy! Actually, I'd be happy if you'd learn to make an omelet without the eggshells! Living here and I swear you are slowly morphing into Angela!" he chuckled as he finished taking out the ingredients.
"Minus the lack of culinary skills, that's not the worst thing in the world…" she said as she started playing with the babies. Tony just smiled at her, knowing she was right. They spent the next hour making dinner before the twins needed to be fed. Samantha was able to bring both babies upstairs to Angela to be changed and fed.
"So you ready for a romantic night Angela?" asked Samantha as she helped burp Anna.
"I'm ready to spend some adult time not having to worry about being spit up on! Eating a hot meal and of course spending time with your dad" she said.
"Jonathan and I will help Mona too… I'm not sure how well she'd do on her own with both of them!" she laughed as she cuddled with Anna.
"Thank you! The baby whisperer she's not that's for sure! Maybe in the next few weeks you and Jonathan could watch them. I trust you and I'm sure your dad will too!" she said.
"Great! I'm sure Mona will be happy!" she chuckled. Angela was able to finish up their feedings and hand them back to Samantha. Tony and Mona came back up to get the babies ready. Tony had brought over the portable bassinets and bouncers as well their fully stocked diaper bags. All that was left to do was say their goodbyes and head over to Mona's.
"Okay Mona! I brought everything over there and there's two bottles in your refrigerator in case they get hungry before we are done with… our night. If you need anything, just come over" he said as he kissed each baby.
"Oh I'm going to miss you little ones! Please be good for everyone! I love you so much!" she gushed as the tears started to fall.
"Relax Angela! They will be fifty feet away! Go get ready for your hot night alone with your husband…" said Mona as she made Matthew wave his little hand at them as she walked out of the room. Samantha did the same with Anna as she followed Mona out the door.
"They will be fine! Samantha knows what she's doing! Even Jonathan will help! C'mon let's get ready! Dinner should be ready in about twenty minutes!" he said as he leaned in for a kiss.
"I know it's just this is the first time I'm leaving them. Jonathan was this age when I went back to work and I think it's just getting the better of me but I'll be okay. Let me jump in the shower quick and get changed" she said as she kissed him back and headed into the bathroom. Tony quickly got out a suit and tie and got changed. He was able to do his hair and put on some cologne before Angela was out of the shower. He quickly headed downstairs just as she was getting out of the shower.
'Okay Angela! What should you wear? The mom look of sweatpants and a messy bun is probably not going to cut it tonight! I'm not fitting into my pre-pregnancy wardrobe quite yet but maybe one of the early maternity outfits will do' she said to herself as she looked over at the closet.
She settled on one of her maternity dresses that had a low cut top and slit down the leg. It had a belt that she could pull if it was too big, which she almost fainted when it was in fact too big. She spent the next ten minutes putting her hair in a half up, half down style and then put on her makeup. She took a final look in the mirror before heading downstairs.
The smell of her favorite meal permeated her nose as soon as she came into the living room. She headed into the kitchen and peaked her head in the door. She could see Tony putting the finishing touches on the meal, a blue apron covering his suit. She had thoughts of just skipping right to dessert but didn't want the food to go to waste.
"Hi there…" she said seductively as she leaned into the door frame. Tony turned around and almost dropped the bowl of salad.
"You really need to be more careful Tony. First the eggs this morning and now the salad…" she said as she walked over to him.
"Angela… wow! You… you look gorgeous!" he said as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close.
"You clean up pretty well yourself…" she said as her hands found his back, feeling the tight muscles underneath his suit.
"I'm not sure I'm going to make it all the way through dinner without skipping to dessert…" he said as his lips found a sensitive spot on her neck, eliciting a soft moan from Angela.
"Hmmm… my thoughts exactly but I'm also starving so how about we eat dinner now and then head upstairs…" she said as she grabbed a hold of his butt and gave a quick squeeze before pulling back. Tony reluctantly grabbed the food and headed into the dining room, Angela following behind with the rest of the dishes.
She was overwhelmed by the sight in front of her- the room was lit with candles and the lights dimmed low. The table was set for the two of them with their fancy china. As Angela was still abstaining from alcohol, sparking cider was poured for both of them in champagne flutes. A dozen pink roses sat in the middle of the table, rose petals strewn over the table cloth.
"Oh Tony… this is beautiful! You didn't have to go to so much trouble!" she said as she placed the food down.
"No trouble at all! The pleasure was all mine… I love finding ways of showing you just how much I love and appreciate you…" he said as he placed the remaining food down and pulled out her chair.
"You really do know how to spoil a girl…" she said.
"Just wait Angela… just wait… but for now, let's eat!" he said as he plated their food. Neither realized just how hungry they were until they started eating. For the first five minutes, neither said anything as they were too busy eating. Finally, after being culinarily satisfied, they sat back in their chairs, reaching for their hands.
"That was delicious Tony! One of the best meals you've ever made!" she said.
"You're just happy to have a hot meal! The bar wasn't set very high!" he chuckled.
"Well that's true… but still it was delicious! And the company's not half bad either…" she said as she squeezed his hand.
"So I've got one more surprise up my sleeve…" he said as he pulled out a small gift bag from the chair next to him. He handed it over to Angela.
"Tony! You didn't have to get me anything! Just spending some time with you was more than enough!" she said as she ripped open the package like a kid on Christmas morning. She opened up a small box to reveal a pair of rose gold earrings.
"It's nothing too elaborate but I wanted to get you a little something to show you just how much I love you… not just for giving me two of the greatest blessings in our lives, but just for being you…" he said.
"Oh Tony… they're beautiful! I love them but I love you more!" she gushed as she leaned over and captured his lips with her own. Tony gently pulled her into his lap as their kissing intensified. Knowing they'd be much more comfortable upstairs in their bed, Tony pulled back and helped her up, leaving the food and dishes for later. Hand in hand, they headed through the living room and up the stairs.
"You sure you're ready for this Angela?" he asked before opening up their bedroom door. She answered him wordlessly as she opened the bedroom door and led him into the room by his tie, closing and locking the door.
No sooner was the door locked then Tony wrapped his arms around her and gently led her towards the bed. She pushed his suit coat to the floor and undid his tie. He unzipped her dress, allowing it to fall into a heap on the floor. She took no time in unbuttoning his shirt, moving on to his pants. Moments later, they were both left in their underwear, lying next to one another on the bed.
"I love you Tony… so much…" she managed to say in between kisses.
"I love you too Angela…" he gasped as her hands found their way around the waist of his boxers, pulling them down to his knees. From that moment on, they both lost the ability to speak, instead communicating with sighs and moans. As promised, Tony took care of the contraception and soon they were lost in their own ecstasy. Once they were both fully satisfied, they curled up into one another in bed.
"Wow… that was amazing! How does each time with you get better and better?" he asked as he kissed the top of her head.
"You're just happy to have sex after six weeks! The bar wasn't set very high!" she chuckled as he playfully batted her hand.
"So how much longer do you think we've got until the little ones outlast the big ones over there?" he asked.
"Well we've been lucky for the past hour or so… maybe we can extend it another hour… any ideas on how you want to spend our limited free time?" she asked coyly as she ran her fingers through his hair.
"Well we still haven't had dessert yet… at least a second helping…" he said with a smirk.
"That would be a shame wouldn't it…" she said as he rolled her over, showing her just how deep his love ran.