Authors: DeLaine Roberts
“Let’s go see what it says.” He was trying to play dumb.
“Why Dr. Know-it-all, I thought you had it memorized. Are you falling down on the job?” and our jovial spirit was coming back.
I bedded down on the sofa, as Grayson ordered the pizza and made a salad. He fixed me a tall glass of lemonade and came to lay with me. “Hey Red, Zoe was reminding me that I have a medical conference in Austria in a few weeks. I would love for you to go with me. Have you ever been? Do you have a passport?”
“No, I have never been to Austria. I do have a valid passport. I would love to go” I'm giddy with excitement.
“If you like, we could leave from Chicago and just ship your things here. That way they would be here when you got home, if that is okay angel?”
“I would love that, sweetheart. A little mini-trip for us would be fantastic. Just the thought of getting away with you is refreshing. To spend time with you, just us and no drama, is just what the doctor ordered.”
Grayson was quiet for a few minutes, then he looked at me with sad eyes, “Alexandra, could you ever see yourself not working and being a stay-at-home mom?”
“I have never thought about that aspect of my life, because I have never had a serious relationship. All I have thought about since before starting my education was a career.”
“I will never ask you to give up your career, but I will tell you that anytime you want to stop working, I will support you. I can take care of you. I love you and I want you to be completely fulfilled in all parts of your life. If working makes you complete, that’s fine with me. However, if staying home and raising our kids together is what you would want, I am ready for that, too.” His eyes begun to twinkle as he talked about our “kids” and that made me smile. The thought of having a real family, something I have never really known. It now was becoming evident that the one thing Grayson and I both missed growing up was a complete family, something both of us wanted in our future and it was right in front of us.
“Grayson, you would be okay if I didn’t go back to Chicago. In fact, I think you would be happier if I didn’t. But I need to know, is it about me having a career or is it because of Harrison?”
Taking a deep breath and a long time to answer, “It has nothing to do with Harrison. A part of me is dead when you are not around, YOU put excitement in my life, make me feel whole, fill up my head, my heart, even my bed!” He tried to laugh, but I could see he was trying to tell me he was half empty when I wasn’t around. It’s the same feeling that I have when he is not with me. The pizza arrived, ending his serious ploy to discuss me working, but it did leave me with much to think about.
All I have ever wanted was right in front of me, begging me to be his, begging me to give him/me a family and I was blowing him off for a career, half in Chicago, half here, for what? After all, Grayson is 10 years older than me, he has had longer to want or long for a family. He thought he was going to have that with
evil plastic bitch Olivia
before their relationship ended last year. Now, he has the opportunity to have it with me. I had no problem finding confidence and strength when it came to my career. I wanted to find that same strength in my ability to make a family with Grayson. Uncover the trust that he would always be there for me and not walk out when the going gets tough, or that I would leave out of fear of being rejected. If only I had experienced that faithfulness and commitment to love growing up. I loved my dad, but when my mom got sick, he took her illness so hard that he couldn’t let her see his pain. So, he never came home, he left her with staff to take care of her. He was always traveling. Eventually, other women were part of his life until he met Gretchen. This meant he wasn’t there for me, either. But, Cooper was and that is when we bonded and became so close.
Playing with the new layers in my hair as he walked past me, “Angel, what are you so deep in thought about?"
”Oh, you know, the usual, you, me, showers, sex." I thought I could catch him off guard.
”Red, you need to chill out and eat, before I tie you to the sofa and make you rest!" He was playfully giving it back to me. This side of Grayson, relaxed and comfortable, is wonderful. But I could tell, he was using restraint and would like to enjoy more, which made me happy.
I was enjoying my pizza and salad, it hit the spot. I turned the football game on and was stuck watching the Dallas Cowboys. Grayson and I shared barbs back and forth about the game. After the half-time, Cooper made his way back home. Mark, Monica, and Emily, one of the shoot stylists, had joined him. We all enjoyed watching the game and taking sides. It was fun just relaxing and hanging out. I could see that Grayson was relaxed, happy that I was eating and I caught a glimpse of what life would be like as a couple, just enjoying time together. I wanted more of that, my heart longed for it. I enjoyed just laying on top of Grayson on the couch watching the game, him rubbing my back and feeling connected in a strong, protective way.
“Alexandra, Alexandra, are you going to sleep on top of me all night?” I could hear Grayson mumbling underneath me, I had fallen asleep.
“I am so comfy I can’t move. I guess that means you are stuck being my mattress the rest of the night.” He was laughing and yawning at the same time.
Laughing, “Red, I will show you a mattress!” “But, I want to take you to bed. I have something else in mind for you!” Leading me into the bedroom and closing the door behind us. He took me in his arms, twirling me around to the bathroom, putting me down by the shower, “I want to play in here, you up for a lesson?”
“Ah, YES, Professor Brooks please warm the water!” Oh, let the passion begin.
Only the lamp was on in my bathroom, but I could see the twinkling in his eyes. Grayson wanted me. He removed my clothes, sensually peeling off one piece at a time. Staring, learning and then exploring and teasing my body. Sucking my nipples, biting my belly button, then he turned me so that I faced away from him. Pulling my hair to one side, he began biting and sucking on my neck, my shoulders, and my upper back. I quickly turned around on him, undressing him and exploring his body. Running my fingers through the glorious hair on his chest, kissing his chin, biting his nipples. I reached down to unbutton his shorts and boxers, letting his erection release into my hands before putting him fully in my mouth, enjoying the sense of him.
Grayson gently pulled me up as we stepped out of our clothes and into the warm water. It felt so good to be in his arms, completely safe from the world, experiencing the emotional and physical effects of being in love, in here, in the shower...our happy place. As we teased and tantalized each other, Grayson took his thumb and massaged my clit, then gently started sucking me until I was able to achieve my release. As my body gave way to trembling from complete satisfaction, what this man can do with his mouth is a gift. After my body calmed from the aftershocks of my orgasm, I slipped out of Grayson’s arms and slid down his body. Taking him into my mouth, I teased and stroked him with my hands. I was tantalizing him with my tongue, even biting him, just to hear him suck in air. Gazing up at him, I could see that I was pleasing him as he stopped holding onto the shower walls and started to hold my head, clinging to me, as if he was afraid that I would stop. He began moaning and throwing his head back, “Red, don’t stop, that feels so damn good,” making a few thrust into my mouth and then pulling out as he exploded all over my breasts. Having never experienced this before, he caught my surprise and pulled me up to him and held me tight, “Alexandra, you have an amazing talent on your knees. Ah, my little angel, you have turned into quiet the little nymph. I can’t get enough of you!”
“Grayson, it makes me very happy to be your student, and you have a few talents of your own that I am enjoying immensely. To think, if we had been doing this all along, we wouldn’t be pregnant!”
“Alexandra, there is nothing better, no replacement for being inside you and I can’t wait until Tuesday when I can have you all night, and I will, so rest up. You will need your strength for what I have in mind!” He gently popped me on my bottom as we finished up our shower and made our way to bed.
Cuddling in bed and just talking about the weekend and the visitors in and out, I could tell that Grayson wanted to discuss something more. “Grayson, just say it, what is on your mind?”
“I was trying to figure out if Cooper would take in Mark or one of his stylist friends as a roommate when you move in with me, at some point in the future of course, whenever you were ready.”
“Actually Grayson, I wanted to talk to you about that. I am ready to do that and was thinking about moving in with you when I get back from Chicago.”
“Alexandra, my lease is up in November, what do you think about looking for a home here in Dallas for us to live in as a family?”
“I love that idea. Our lease is up in December, so this gives Cooper time to find a roommate or go to a single apartment. I will let him know in the morning.”
“Speaking of mornings, it is almost morning already. Go to sleep my little sex minx, or I may have to take you back to the shower for some repeat action. I love you, Alexandra Morrison and I promise to never stop telling you that, ever again.”
Chapter 12
Waking up when Grayson’s alarm went off, I realized that I had slept all night without having to get up, as we were all tangled and nestled together. Sleeping with Grayson is the warmest, coziest feeling, and I am glad that he likes to spoon me. I sleep so much better wrapped in his arms.
“Good morning Red, you are so beautiful when you first wake up. How are you feeling this morning?” He was nibbling on my neck.
“Like I need a shower!”
“Oh, you dirty little girl, come on, I’ll show you a shower!” As he led me to paradise first thing in the morning, all I could think about was sex. I wanted him, all of him and I couldn’t wait until we could be together again.
“Grayson, what does your schedule look like today?” As I tried to wrangle my unruly hair this morning into a pony tail and he was getting dressed in scrubs for work.
“I am going to the gym for a quick workout, and then I have patients starting at 8:30, Tumor conference at noon and then I should be back here by 6:00 if not before,” giving me a questioning look.
“I wanted to talk to Coop about the apartment lease situation and I also wanted to see what time to have dinner ready.”
“Alexandra, if you get stir crazy, we can go out or if you are okay to dine in, we can order out this afternoon and I will pick it up on my way home, that way you can stay here and relax, just call me or text me and I will do whatever you want, my pet!” Giving me a big bear hug and kissing my neck, “You make me so happy, I love you so much!”
“I love you too, Grayson!” We headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.
I made Grayson coffee and toast and he kept trying to get in my way, finally shooing him out of my kitchen. “Alexandra, are you joining me for breakfast?”
Looking at me quizzically, I could tell that he really wanted
to tell me to eat
but I beat him to it, “I am having yogurt, fruit and oatmeal. Oh, and some juice since the coffee police is sitting at my bar!”
“Well, that makes me the sex, shower, food and now coffee police
. I am glad to be so gainfully employed!” We both busted out laughing! Too loud unfortunately, we managed to disturb Cooper.
“Hey, you two need to get a room. Ya’ll are Texas-sized happy and way too loud!” He said as he tried to put a t-shirt on and grab coffee at the same time.
“Cooper, funny you should mention that, when you are more awake, I want to make arrangements for our lease and go over some ideas I had with you,” thinking I may have to go easy on him.
“Alex, I have it under wraps, seems that Monica is in need of a place in December, her roomie is getting married. Whenever you bail on me, there will be someone to pick up the pieces of my broken heart. Can I get applause for my fake tears?” We all had another storm of laughter.
“Well, Cooper, I can honestly say, it is never a dull moment with you.” Grayson said, punching Cooper in the shoulder.
“Well, to be totally honest, doc, it hasn’t been a dull moment around here since you came into the picture either,” and we all had our turn laughing again.
Oh, what a fun way to start the day. Grayson kissed me bye and my heart took a leap, realizing that I would be without him all day. This was a life that would take some getting used to, but I fell asleep last night thinking about Grayson asking me to stay home with our kids. Thinking about it again just now, these thoughts bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes...family. Without a doubt in my mind, a comfortable feeling came over me that I have been waiting for my whole life. I couldn’t wait to tell the world we were going to be a family. The thought of it had me grinning from ear to ear.
My phone was beeping, locating it, a text from Grayson:
Missing you already angel, I love you, GT
Responding:
I Love you too +1!
p.s. please tell me you are not driving
!
Grayson’s response:
No, I am at gym, shower b4 going to ofc...wish YOU were here!
I decided to not answer him for awhile, so that he could ponder on his “shower” comment, as much as I was. I sure would like to be there with him in the shower. Yummy thoughts and no complaints. My reflections of my splendid weekend with sexy, Dr. Brooks, were being interrupted by Drew calling me.
“Hi Drew, how are you and where are you, this morning?”
“Alex, I got your message this weekend and I probably shouldn’t be bothering you, but I am concerned. Are you okay, please tell me it’s nothing to worry about?”
“I am fine really, but we do need to talk. I am glad you called.” Taking a moment to breathe and find my words, “Grayson and I are going to be parents, I am pregnant, Drew.” Whew, that just happened. At least it was out, blurted or not.
“Alex, congratulations to you and Grayson, I could not be happier for you, he is a very lucky man!”
“Thank you, Drew. The doctors told me that I would need to be off my feet for a couple of days, but I am in Dallas. I came in for the weekend and had a slight scare, so I am resting for a few days, no traveling if you are okay with this. My plan is to head back to Chicago on Wednesday, finish out the next few weeks there and then relocate back to Dallas?”
“You can do whatever you need as far as time off, but if you want to relocate back, go ahead and do it this weekend or as soon as you are ready, because I have a surprise for you.” He was sounding coy, real enthusiasm in his voice; I couldn’t be for sure what he was up to.
“Well, originally, I was going to try and keep this under radar for the first trimester, but you know how I seem to be a drama magnet lately. But I do want to try and keep it private, if that is okay with you? Also, I don’t plan on,” Drew interrupted me.
“We are expanding at PMC, Alex. The beta test with you and Jennifer has worked out judiciously. The numbers you ladies are posting are over target by 60%. We have decided to go full launch and will be placing a Marketing Director to run our launch. That would be you, Alex, if you want the position. I am going to Fed-Ex you the packet, so that you can take a look at the job description and compensation. I will attach it to email as well, if you decide to take the position, sign the offer and send it back to me. I think you may have been in the process of telling me that you weren’t planning on working much longer, but once you get the Marketing offer, you may change your mind. It will be something that you can do remotely. That ultimately will provide you more time at home. The travel will be doable with a little one for a long time. It will also mean a promotion for Jennifer, which I will call her about only after you accept the offer. This is a great opportunity for you, Alexandra, many congratulations for a job well done. You are well-deserving, as your performance in such a short time has been beyond measure. Take your time mending this week and just look over the offer when you get it tomorrow. I don’t need an answer for at least a week, so give it some thought. I would hate to lose you, but to lose you to MOMMY status beats losing you to a competitor.”
“Wow, boss, I don’t know what to say. I am at a loss for words. Thank you for the kind words and certainly for the support that you have provided over the last few months with everything that has happened. You are correct, I was about to tell you that I was not sure how I would be able to continue this position once the baby comes, but with this opportunity you have placed in front of me, it is possible that my mind could be changed. Grayson is fine with me working or not, it is up to me. Although I know that NOT working is his preference, but we are not married and I plan on figuring out how to take care of me and the baby. If traveling is mostly for conferences, I could figure that part out and the position is truly my dream job.”
“Normally, we would not promote before an employee has 1 year under their belt, however, this is an unusual situation and you are perfect for the role. Take your time, get some rest and let’s touch base next week. In the meantime, if you need anything from me, please give me a call, and Alex, truly, I couldn’t be happier for you and Grayson!”
Wow, that really did just happen. My dream job offer when I was just about to let him know that I would be leaving. The stars must be aligning for me. I decided to text Grayson and let him know how my day was going.
Missing you luv, just had a great talk w/Drew, he has made me an offer, we can discuss over dinner. Order in whatever u want me to eat :) LU+1, AM
Response from Grayson...
Red, I’m not a great texter, what do all those characters mean
?
Seriously, too funny, I must fill him in.
L means love
U+1 is YOU plus one (our baby)
Love you too plus our baby
Response from GB...
T U 4 educating me, Love YOU+1
Wanting to be rested when Grayson came home, I decide to try and take a nap. I went to lie down and saw Grayson’s t-shirt on the bench and decided to put it on, as it smelled of him, such warm and cozy thoughts came over me. Lying there thinking of our new family coming soon, I was finally able to drift off. I am not sure how long I slept, but I woke feeling rested and excited that Grayson would be here soon. I was thinking about Drew’s offer for me to go back to Chicago, get my things and come home. I couldn’t think of any better surprise than to show back up on Wednesday. Grayson wouldn’t expect me to go and come in the same day, if I packed quick, I could be back before dinner. I jumped up and called Dad’s pilot to see if he could pick me up on Wednesday at noon and return me later that evening. I haven’t relished in the luxury of having a pilot at my beckon call, when I refused assistance from my dad, I always chose to fly commercial. However, with all the recent events, it has been more comforting to know that I have Dad’s team available.
I could hear Coop making noise in the kitchen and decided to go hang out with him since it hadn’t been the two of us much lately. “Hey Coop, whatcha making, smells heavenly?”
“Hey girl, glad you finally decided to get up and join the rest of the world. I am making lasagna, Caesar salad and garlic bread for dinner, just getting a jump on my lasagna.”
“That smells delicious and sounds awesome. Grayson and I were going to order out, but I will text him and let him know that you are cooking. I haven’t had your lasagna since before we left Chicago, yummo!”
The smell in our kitchen was amazing. Italian sausage and garlic, yes, yes, my stomach was growling already.
“Actually, I have already sent Grayson a text and he knows I am cooking,” giving me that I am in control look.
“Coop, what is it with you two, some kind of twisted threesome we got going on here and I don’t know it?”
“Alex, he texted me earlier when he couldn’t get you for awhile and wanted to know if you were okay or if you were down resting, that’s all. You gotta keeper there and you know it, but you two need to get your own place, you are too noisy, especially when you are using all the hot water!”
“COOOOOOP, we do no such thing!” I was embarrassed, but couldn’t hide my happiness.
“Alex, love and preggers agrees with you, you are glowing. I can’t wait to get you styled in maternity, and you are finally getting those boobs you always wanted, ha!”
“Cooper Roberts, stop it! Ya know, Grayson said the same thing. My boobs are bigger, but everything else is smaller. I can’t keep food down for long. It will be awhile before I need maternity clothes, but I know that you, Monica and some of the other stylists will keep me cute!” Pausing, “I can put some music on for us to set our Italian mood, and I suppose I better check my phone and answer the
stalker
, or he will be having a panic attack!” I went to put on some Italian music, Jeff Steinberg’s Romance in Tuscany and looked for my phone. It was beginning to smell, and now sound, like an Italian Bistro
1 message and several missed texts...
Grayson:
Hey, Red, missing u, shower was boring w/o u
Hope u r getting some rest, lu+1, GB
PM clinic almost over, b home about 5:30, LOVE YOU ANGEL +AIO
I replied:
Had a long nap, dreamt of U, what is AIO?
His response:
Great! Angel in waiting! See you soon, LUB, GB
Oh he is really getting into acronyms, I have no idea.
I respond:
LUB
?
His response:
LOVE YOU BOTH
!
“Hey Coop. I have an assignment if you are interested?”
“That depends, where are you going, so I will know how to dress that tall, tight-ass of yours?” A smirk on his face.
“It’s not an event, it’s a home. Would you start looking for a home for us? We want you to be our realtor!”
Cooper is usually not the giddy type, but my offer of being our realtor seemed to make his day. “Sure, I would be honored. We can discuss your wants over dinner and see what area Grayson had in mind. Do you have a time-line?”
“Well, yes, Grayson will anyway. His lease is up in November and he can go month-to-month until we find something. You know that I have no idea about homes or locations around here, but I am sure that he will let you know his preference.”
“Alex, I know your preferences like the back of my hand. You like traditional or old-world styling, rich colors, nothing white, brown, brown and more brown!” He says laughing at me. Really, does he have to laugh at me about liking brown? Redheads don’t do red, we do orange, yellow, cream and BROWN!