Cade then sits back on the sofa breathing hard, pulling me onto my butt next to him.
Finally starting to get my breathing back to normal I realize I’m very nearly asleep.
“Cade, do you mind if I hit the sack? Food can wait until morning?”
“Okay love, I’ll join you as soon as I can move.”
“Aren’t you hungry?” I ask.
“Not really, exhausted more than anything,” he grins at me.
Chapter 24
~~ Rona ~~
Waking up on my wedding day with my groom asleep on his side next to me feels wonderful and fills my stomach with butterflies.
We’ve been here a week so far and have been having the most amazing time. In fact I didn’t think it was possible to fall even more in love with Cade, but I have. He’s my other half. I’m complete.
During our week here we have been strolling up and down the six kilometers of coastline at least every other day. We have been swimming in the ocean daily, and I absolutely love the parasailing. Although I think Cade nearly had a coronary watching me up there.
But the highlight up until this morning has been the sunset trip. We visited a deserted island surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the coral reefs. Cade took me snorkeling in the lovely warm sea and we saw lots of colorful marine life. In fact we even saw a turtle.
The evening meal was served on the beach before heading back to the resort. It was a lovely romantic evening.
I climb out of bed slowly, so as not to disturb Cade. I head to my suitcase and remove the small package I’d bought before leaving Jackson Hole.
Checking that Cade is still asleep, I walk into the bathroom. Entering, I close and lock the door and quietly unwrap the package.
Reading the back of the box, I should have the result in a few minutes. So getting down to business, I pee on the stick and keep my fingers crossed.
My period is eight days late and I’ve never been late in my life before. I’m really hoping that I’m pregnant with Cade’s child. I just hope he’ll be as happy as I will be.
Closing my eyes, taking a deep breath, I turn the stick over and open my eyes.
Oh my god. Oh my god.
Pregnant!
Shit, do I rush in and tell Cade or wait until we are married?
Tell him now.
Taking another deep breath, trying not to let my excitement show, I walk back towards the bed.
I look over to Cade, who’s lying on his side, wide awake, propped up with his head in his hands staring at me with deep love and affection.
“Come back to bed?”
Seeing me raise an eyebrow, “I just want to hold you.”
“That would be nice.” I climb back into bed and into Cade’s arms.
Tell him now
“Cade?”
“Yes?”
“You know how we haven’t been using birth control?” At this he stills and tilts my chin up looking into my eyes.
Looking back into Cades eyes, I can see all his love for me, “I’m pregnant.... we’re going to have a baby.”
Silence. He places his forehead against mine and whispers, “Thank you.... I love you.... You have made me the happiest guy in the world today, not only are you going to become my wife, but we are going to have a baby too.... wow.”
“Are you really alright with me being pregnant?” I try to hold back my tears of joy.
“Oh love, I’m more than alright.... I just hope it’s a little girl who looks just like her mother.”
Crying openly, Cade pulls me into his arms stroking my back. “I’m so happy Cade, and I feel as though I’m dreaming.”
“If we’re dreaming then I don’t want to wake up.”
“I’m so excited I could burst.... Rona Matthews.... I like the sound of that.”
“Not as much as I do.” Cade kisses me.
~~ Cade ~~
I’m going to be a dad again and this time it’s with Rona. The woman I love with all my heart.
Standing under the wedding pergola, decorated with hundreds of fresh flowers, my stomach is in a tight knot awaiting Rona’s arrival.
I haven’t seen her since this morning when she was whisked away by two of the resort staff, taking her for the full ‘bride to be’ treatments – whatever they are.
Before we left Jackson Hole, I’d asked Rona what she wanted me to wear today. She chose white linen trousers with a granddad style linen shirt in pale green; to match my eyes she said. I’ve had a bit of trouble getting the flower for my buttonhole to stay put. I’m not wearing a jacket, but providing I don’t make any quick movements, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Looking back towards the entrance of the pergola, I see a vision in white, offering me a nervous smile.
I’m so lucky. She looks amazing.
Walking towards me, I can’t take my eyes from her. She’s wearing a long white dress which is fitted to her curves, with a loose neck falling between her breasts. Her engagement ring has been transferred to her right hand for the ceremony. I noticed she did this before heading off this morning.
Around her throat she’s wearing the diamond tear drop pendant which I purchased from the jewelers in Dubai, along with matching earrings.
Her hair has been curled and hangs loosely down her back with the front swept up from her face; jeweled clips holding it in place.
There is only one word to describe her.... Stunning.
~~ Rona ~~
Walking towards Cade, he looks agitated until he turns around and sees me. Then, he goes completely relaxed as he looks at me and I see his eyes fill with love and excitement.
He looks so handsome in his linen shirt and trousers.
Now, standing in front of Cade, Lalaina takes my orchid bouquet and places it on a table to the side. Cade takes hold of my hands, kissing my knuckles, “You look stunning.”
Smiling, “You don’t look so bad yourself.”
Clearing his throat waiting for us to turn towards him, the Master of Ceremonies then begins our wedding vows.
Before I know it we are up to exchanging of rings. Cade bought my wedding band at the same time as my engagement ring. He had forgotten to buy himself one, so we’d taken a trip to the jewelers in Dubai to correct that.
Cade takes hold of my left hand and as he’s placing the wedding band on my finger, looking into my eyes he says, “Rona, wear this ring as a sign of our faithful love. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Then it’s my turn, taking hold of Cade’s left hand, I place his wedding band on his finger and say, “Cade, wear this ring as a sign of our faithful love. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Then the Master of Ceremonies says, “Cade and Rona, you have exchanged vows and rings, and consented to marry in the presence of this company. By the authority vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.”
“At last.”
Stepping in close to me Cade puts his arms around me, “Hello, Mrs Matthews.” Smiling, he places his lips to mine. Opening my mouth to him, he puts his tongue inside and starts tasting me. I move in even closer putting my arms up around his neck, only to have the Master of Ceremonies coughing again.
We pull apart laughing and smiling, then we sign the marriage license and thank everyone there for making this day perfect.
Lalaina comes over, leading us to the golf buggy. During the ceremony this has been decorated with flowers.
We’re heading back to our villa where we are going to eat a meal we have already ordered, along with the cream, strawberry and chocolate meringue concoction I have ordered instead of a wedding cake.
~~ Cade ~~
“Mrs Matthews.” Looking over to Rona, “Mrs Matthews, Mrs Rona Matthews.”
Laughing now, “Do you like your new name love?”
“Oh yes.”
“And I love, Mrs Cade Matthews.” I laugh at the look on Rona’s face as she hadn’t thought of that one.
“My wife.”
“Wow, this is amazing. Can we have a party when Jake and Elise get back from their honeymoon, along with, Anna, Beth and their families, to celebrate our wedding?”
“I think that can be arranged.”
“Before we eat let’s see if we can get Jake on Skype. I want the girls to see me in my wedding finery.”
“Alright, how are you feeling?” I ask smoothing my hand over her stomach.
“I feel like the luckiest woman alive right now. I have a husband whom I love with all my heart and I’m pregnant with his child. What more could I want?”
Arriving back at our villa, I tell Lalaina to give us fifteen minutes, before they start to serve us our wedding dinner.
After ringing Jake to tell him to log on to Skype, we finally connect to not just Jake, but Elise, Anna, Beth, their husbands and kids as well. This brings tears to Rona’s eyes and I feel myself getting all choked up.
“Looking at your faces does this mean congratulation’s are in order?” Jake asks, grinning with his arms wrapped around Elise.
“I’m now officially Mrs Cade Matthews,” Rona announces, flashing her hand for all to see. Pulling her back into me, I place a kiss on her lips to much cheering from home.
“Is everyone alright back there?” I ask.
“Everything is fine dad. Don’t worry about anything, we have it covered. Just enjoy your time with Rona.”
“Hiya Rona, I’ve been telling Honey Bee about you getting married, she misses you,” says Gabby.
“I’ll be home in a week. Perhaps when I get back you’d like to go riding with me and your grandpa?”
“Yeah! Yes please.” Gabby dances around.
“Oh by the way ladies, I went shopping in Dubai.... Lingerie! Do I need to say more?” Rona teases my daughters and Elise.
“Shit, it’s not like the,” coughing, “dress is it?” Jake asks.
“Jake whatever do you mean?” We are both laughing now. “Jake there is even less material to what I’m bringing back for the three ladies there. In fact I refused to let your father in the shop with me. Thought it might be too much for him with me buying things for his daughters and daughter-in-law.”
“Oh my god guys, better stock up on condoms,” Jake whispers, so that the kids don’t overhear him.
“Alright, we’re going to go and eat now, we’ll see you all in a week.” I try to bring the conversation to an end.
“Hang on dad. We have something to tell you,” Anna says.
“Go ahead.”
Is Jake Blushing?
Taking a deep breath, “We realize that Rona is, Mmm, younger than you and that she might want.... children.” At this my heart starts beating wildly wondering what the hell is coming next and hoping it isn’t anything to upset Rona who’s already pregnant.
Taking hold of Rona’s hand and linking our fingers together. “Go ahead Anna, its okay.” I try to keep my voice calm.
“Okay, well what we want to say is.... well it’s like this.”
“Shit, Anna just spit it out will you?” Jake gets aggravated.
“What she’s trying to say Dad is that if Rona wants children then that’s fine with us,” Jake tells us.
“We know you don’t need our permission, but remembering the ‘birds and the bees’ talk you gave us, we figured we’d get this out of the way and tell you first before you have something to tell us, sort of like a verbal wedding present,” Beth finishes.
Looking at Rona she mouths, ‘yes’ to me.
“Well that’s good, because that’s what’s going to be happening in about eight months time,” I announce, with a big grin on my face.
“How did that happen?” Beth asks.
“The usual way, perhaps we need more practice to refresh your memory,” Mack tells his wife, to everyone’s amusement.
~~ Rona ~~
After the Skype call with the Matthews’ clan back in Jackson Hole we have a lovely meal prepared for us in our villa, followed by coffee and the dessert I’d ordered instead of a wedding cake. The dessert was made up of chocolate dipped meringues, layered with strawberries and cream. It was delicious and melted in my mouth.
I’ve just showered and I’m now waiting for Cade to join me for our wedding night. I can’t stop looking at my rings, they’re just perfect.
Walking up behind me, Cade puts his arms around me and I snuggle into his embrace.
“Come to bed, love.”
Leading me by the hand over to the bed, Cade then pulls the cover down ready to climb in.
Undoing the belt of my robe, he removes it and his own, placing them on the chair at the side of the bed.
Sitting on the bed he pulls me between his legs kissing my stomach. His hands caress my butt and the back of my legs. “You’re exquisite.”
He pulls me in even closer and wraps his arms around my waist. My hands go into his hair. I massage his scalp, feeling him shiver.
After a minute or two, I move slightly and straddle his legs. I push slightly. He falls backwards onto the bed. I move up and straddle his hips.
He has me so wet with wanting. This happens every time we’re together.
Leaning over, I lick his nipples, moving up to his collarbone. I lick up to his neck and then his ear. I start nibbling. He shudders and arches off the bed.
His penis is snug between the folds of my sex. Sitting up I slide up and down along his shaft. I tingle all over. He grabs my hips and grinds against me.
Looking down, Cade is watching me through heavy lidded eyes. I reach between us and smooth my thumb over the tip of him. He groans. Moving down his length, I take a firmer hold and position him at the opening of my sex. Holding there I take a deep breath to try and slow down. I realize Cade is as worked up as I am.
“Brace yourself, husband.”
“You’re going to kill me, wife.”
Then I drop down on him. He touches base inside me; the pleasure drags moans from us.
~~ Cade ~~
Shit, I thought I was going to blow when she slammed down onto me. As it is, I’m probably two strokes away.
Looking up at the goddess on top of me, I start moving my hips slowly.
Holding onto Rona’s hips, I help her to move up and down. Feeling close, I push up and wrap her up in my arms. I kiss her with everything I have while still moving inside her.
Feeling her start to come, my cock enlarges. My balls drawing up. I ejaculate inside her while Rona still quivers around me.
With our breathing evening out, she’s still impaled on me. I turn slightly, lying down. I withdraw from her slowly and pull her into my arms.
“You have realized that twins run in my family, right?”
Sensing her looking at me, “I know Anna and Jake are twins, but I never gave it a thought.”
“Well, I guess twins are more of a bet for us as both my parents had a twin.”
“Oh shit.” Laughing, “I did want maybe two children. I just wasn’t expecting to have them at the same time.”
“I love you, Mrs Matthews.”
“I love you too, Mr Matthews.”
Epilogue
~~ Rona ~~
It’s good to finally be back home with my family.
I really don’t like hospitals and I really, really missed my husband and lying in his arms at night.
It’s also great not being like a beached whale anymore. Cade kept telling me I was gorgeous and he would kiss my stomach all the time.
Our twin sons arrived during the early hours of the morning four days ago and although they were three weeks early, they were healthy birth weights at 5lb 10oz and 6lb 2oz.
Gosh twins sons, Cody and Travis. They already have their dad and half brother Jake wrapped around their little fingers.
I’m sitting propped up on the sofa while Jake and Elise cuddle our bundles of Joy. Elise is here and is five months pregnant, also with twins.
Jake bless him, had been so stressed the night I was in labor. Heaven he
lp him when it’s Elise’s turn.
“Rona, how are you?” Grace asks on entering the house with a guy I haven’t seen before, but I presume it must be Jason, who she’s been away with this weekend. Grace has been through a lot these past few months, because of the trouble Tom, her brother, caused and my ex fiancé, Nick.
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