by Mj Fields
Emma turned red and looked towards the girls who were chuckling.
���I would like to take her,��� Ava grinned.
���No she���s fine thank you,��� Emma smiled at the girl and scowled at Brody.
���Sorry Love, I didn���t see them,��� he whispered.
���How did you not?���
���One track mind, you���re here, nothing else matters,��� he kissed her quickly on the cheek. ���Alright Lexi change of plans, you and I are going to work on crawling today and walking tomorrow.���
���Brody she���s������ Emma began.
���Old enough to crawl, I���ve had some free time Em, did some reading. First crawling and then walking and then eating real food,��� he smiled as he talked to her.
���We can help,��� Harper smiled.
Emma laughed, ���Baby boot camp for you Lexi. But first I think you can eat.���
Emma opened the cereal and mixed in applesauce, ���Let���s try this with Daddy here.���
���First time Em?��� He smiled.
���Applesauce yes,��� she laughed.
���Good, may I?���
���Of course,��� Emma handed him the spoon.
���Can you get London, I want her to be part of this,��� he smiled at Emma.
���She���s with Troy,��� Emma laughed.
Brody looked at her and his face fell, ���Then we wait.���
Emma looked confused, ���If it���s important I guess I can.���
London came in and smiled, ���Thank you for waiting for me.���
London hoped on his lap and he handed her the spoon, ���You want to do the first bite?���
���Yes,��� London beamed.
���Wait, wait, wait,��� Emma ran down the stairs with the video camera, ���Okay go ahead.���
Lexington opened her mouth and swallowed and then opened it again when the first bite was in her mouth.
���You like it, huh?��� Brody laughed and Lexington giggled.
���She loves it,��� London clapped.
* * *
Emma and Brody lay Lexi down. She���d fallen asleep after baby boot camp.
���She���s crawling now,��� Brody kissed her head.
���And eating something other than rice cereal,��� Emma smiled.
Brody looked up at his wife���s beaming face, ���You look lovely, Em.���
Emma stopped smiling, ���Oh.���
Brody took her hands and kissed them, ���I love you, I love the girls, both of them. I���m not leaving you Em.���
���Good, please don���t,��� Emma kissed him and he groaned and pulled away slowly.
���Em, it���s been awhile,��� Brody���s breaths became heavy and his eyes were hooded.
Emma kissed him again and he moaned into her mouth, she pushed her breasts against him and he shook slightly. He pulled his body away slightly and she pulled him against her and kissed down his neck.
���Emma, God…slow Love, please.��� Brody groaned and she pushed him on the bed, straddled him, and pulled her shirt off.
���You���re so sexy,��� he sat up and took her breast in his mouth and she let out a muzzled moan.
She pulled his hair back and leaned over him and slowly stroking his tongue with hers she breathed against his cheek and shuttered slightly.
Emma pulled his shirt over his head and then unsnapped her bra and leaned into him, ���Em, we should������
Emma stood up and pulled her shorts and underwear off, she pulled him up and unbuttoned his pants as he tried to catch his breath, ���Em������
Emma put her fingers over this mouth and traced his bottom lip, with her finger she pushed him down and turned her back to him and sat on his lap with her legs bent under her, she brought his left hand to her breast and his right between her legs, as he rubbed her gently her hips circled him and he breathed into her neck and ran his tongue down it, she let out a moan.
She took him in her hand and rubbed him against her, she heard his breath hitch. He kissed down her neck and pulled her hair back so that she was looking up at him. His tongue traced her lower lip as she lifted herself and slowly eased herself onto him, she moaned into his mouth.
Brody groaned as she filled herself with him, ���Oh���my���God.���
He pushed her hips forward and back with one hand and rubbed her clit with the other. She began to feel the burn and ground her hips deeper into him. Emma rested her hands on her knees and pushed into him until she came.
Brody stood up and threw a blanket over the portable crib covering it, he turned to Emma who lay on the bed trying to catch her breath. He took her hand and pulled her up into a seated position and kissed her deeply. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he squeezed her ass tightly and lifted her up wrapping her legs around him as he walked into the closet and closed the door.
���I love you,��� he said before pushing her into the wall and buried himself inside her and she began to yell out his name. He covered her mouth with his as he continued nailing her into the closet door.
���I love you, Brody,��� she whispered.
She stayed wrapped around him as he kissed her again. ���I love you, more.���
Brody sat down on the floor in the closet with her on his lap, ���You tired, Em?���
���No Brody, I���m happy,��� she kissed him and held her head snuggly against his neck.
* * *
Brody and Emma sat in the sand playing with London and Lexi.
Troy watched as they laughed and kissed often. London loved him and he treated her no different than he did his child with Emma.
���Are you okay with all this?��� Tessa asked Troy.
���It���s certainly interesting sober,��� Troy laughed, ���No, Tessa…even though it���s been over a year, I still love her, you know?���
���I can see that,��� Tessa patted his leg.
���You moved on,��� Troy smiled.
���I did, like���a hundred years ago. It wasn���t meant to be,��� Tessa smiled.
���Yeah, I remember,��� Troy laughed.
���You really have to leave tonight?��� Tessa asked.
���I should have left this morning, I want to tuck my little monkey in bed before I go,��� Troy smiled.
���Hey ��� you���re absolutely amazing with her,��� Tessa smiled.
���I missed seven years Tessa, I never realized how much you could possibly love someone until her. She���s funny and smart and absolutely beautiful,��� Troy smiled at London.
Brody walked up to the house, ���Troy, might I have a moment?���
���Sure, what���s up?��� Troy asked.
���Excuse me a moment,��� Tessa walked towards Collin smiling from ear to ear.
���I���I guess I don���t know exactly how to say this however it must be said. I never liked you,��� Brody said scowling down.
Troy laughed out loud and Brody smiled and ran his hands through his hair and sat back.
���That obvious, huh?��� he asked smiling.
���On both our parts I think,��� Troy smiled.
���Well I want to apologize. I shouldn���t have judged you. I know you were there for Em and Lexi while I was gone. I know now how much you love London,��� he paused, ���I hope that someday we might be friends.���
���Sure Brody,��� Troy smiled and stuck out his hand and shook Brody���s. ���You treat my little girl just like you treat Lexi, and I appreciate that.���
���That child is wise beyond her years. She���s literally one of the funniest people I���ve ever met,��� Brody smiled as he talked about London, ���I couldn���t have ever dreamed of a better step daughter or sister for my own daughter.���
���Alright then, we���re good?��� Troy smiled.
���Yes. Troy if anything ever happens to me, I would want you to������ Brody began.
���You don���t even have to say it, I adore your little one. So let���s make a deal. No more awkward moments about them, they���re family. If you look around here all of these people are, Lexi���s and your family as well,��� Troy stood and Brody did as well.
Brody stuck out his hand and Troy pulled him into a bear hug. Brody laughed as he saw London running towards them, ���No way!���
���Yes way, London,��� Troy scooped her up, ���We���re all your family.���
���Hey Mom get the camera, we���re having a moment over here.��� London yelled.
CHAPTER EIGHT
We left Tessa���s late and the kids fell asleep in the car so I tucked London into her bed as Brody rocked and sang to Lexi. Emma stood in the doorway watching him rub Lexi���s back as he softly hum a song she hasn���t heard yet. It was a soft sweet tune, it was beautiful.
Brody was beautiful and every time she looked at him she couldn���t help but wonder what she could have possibly done to catch the eye of the man who millions of women, and even girls as young as Harper and Ava gushed over. She couldn���t blame them not with him being over six foot tall with those piercing eyes and beautiful hair���he was stunning. Couple that with his lips, perfectly square jaw, lean muscular body, he was more beautiful than any man she���d ever laid eyes on. Now if he smiled that sexy half smile as he peered through his long black lashes, well, that could make you combust without even so much as a touch. If they only knew about that mouth. Emma closed her eyes and licked her dry lips, lost in thought.
* * *
Brody lay Lexi down and turned and saw her and carefully walked towards her so that he didn���t disturb her from whatever she was thinking.
He kissed her neck and her breath hitched, he pulled back and looked at her face. Her eyes were still closed and her face was red, ���Love, what are you thinking?��� Brody whispered as he kissed her again.
���Shh,��� she smiled, ���Please don���t disturb me, I have the most amazing vision in my head.���
���Oh really?��� he kissed her neck again.
���Uh huh,��� she smiled with her eyes closed.
���Open your eyes, Em,��� he lightly bit her neck and Emma opened her eyes. ���Tell me what has you so flushed and peaking.���
Emma opened her eyes, ���Thank God.���
Brody looked at her curiously.
���Still dreaming,��� she whispered as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Brody smiled as he pulled back and held her face, ���I love you, Em.���
���I love you,��� Emma nuzzled her face into his hands and he kissed her.
Brody lifted Emma���s legs around him as she kissed his neck and cheek. He walked into their room and gently placed her on the bed and climbed on top of her. He held her face between his hands and looked into her eyes, ���Always Em. Promise me always.���
Emma smiled, ���And forever Brody. Always and forever.���
Brody pulled her nightgown up as he kissed her. His hands ran slowly up her side and they lightly caressed her breasts. He pushed his pants down and then pulled her panties aside and rubbed himself slowly up and down her wetness.
He carefully, slowly entered her, ���This okay Em?���
���Yes,��� she whimpered as his mouth kissed up her neck and down and up her jaw until their lips met.
His tongue mimicked his slow deep thrust.
He kissed her gently as he made love to her slowly. Her body had taken all it could and he finally finished. She went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth. When she came out he wasn���t in the room. Her heart began to race and she felt anxious. She walked out the door and ran into him and hugged him tightly.
���Em, you okay?��� He asked lifting her chin.
���I thought you���yes I���m fine,��� she hugged him tighter.
���Okay, shall we get some rest?��� He asked kissing the top of her head.
Emma woke several times during the night and held him tighter each time.
���You���re awake,��� she said each time.
���Em, sleep love,��� he kissed her.
Brody knew she wasn���t sleeping well and rubbed her back gently until she finally drifted asleep.
Emma woke one last time and smiled at him, ���I love you.���
���I love you more, so much more,��� he said in barely a whisper.
* * *
���Mommy,��� London climbed onto the bed all smiles.
���Good morning,��� Emma hugged her tightly and stretched.
���You taking me to school?��� London smiled.
���Sure thing, wow Brody let me sleep in way too late,��� Emma smiled, ���Quick shower and I���ll be right down.���
London and Ann stood in the kitchen, ���Ann, let Brody know I���ll be right back.���
Emma flew out the door and took London to school.
London talked the entire time about how much fun she had at the Cape.
They laughed and looked at all the pictures taken over their vacation.
���Hey Mom, Brody told me to give you this,��� London handed her an envelope and ran into school.
Emma opened the envelope and read,
Em,
I want you to know how much I���ve enjoyed the past few days with you and the girls. My heart is full and I hope yours is as well.
As I mentioned I need to take a short trip to England. It can���t be eluded any longer.
I understand you may be a bit angry about saying see you soon this way, and I apologize. I, however…prefer to remember my wife smiling at me as she���s wrapped in my arms after a wonderful three days together. The hurt I presume that���s set in your eyes at this moment would truly crush me. Writing this letter is just as hard. However this way we can avoid the tears and hurtful words that we���ve shared in the past when we must be apart.
You are my life Emma, my world. These are not just words Emma they are truths. I promise I will return, I promise you are irreplaceable. I promise I will forever love you. You and those precious little girls are more important to me Emma then my next breath. Not just now as I write to you but Always���.and Forever, these words have not and will never cross my lips unfilled. You are my everything.
Always and Forever.
I am yours, Brody
Emma grabbed her phone from her purse, she wanted to call him, scream at him, and tell him he was a coward, anything but cry. She looked at it, there was a message from Brody.
- I love you Em. With your heart love, please with your heart. Yours MM
She threw her phone across the car looking out the window she cried.
* * *
���Welcome back Brody Hines,��� Matt smiled.
���Thank you Matt.���
���New single out today huh?���
���Yes, that���s why I���m here,��� Brody smiled slightly.
���So how
are things at home?���
���Well it���s been a bit of an adjustment,��� Brody forced a smile.
���I bet, and how���s your daughter?���
���Perfect, just like her sister.���
���Anything else you care to share, your separation, what���s that about?��� Matt asked and sat back bracing himself.
Brody looked up at him and his expression was blank, ���What are most about Matt?���
���Is it a step towards a divorce or just a break to get back on track?���
���Well we���re not like most and it���s none of your fucking business,��� Brody said through his teeth.
The network���s five second delay came in handy that day. Brody stood and started to walk off stage.
���Hey Hines, I���m just doing my fucking job,��� Matt stormed after him, he was bleeped out as well and the TV went blank momentarily.
After the commercial break, Brody was on stage with his band.
���Welcome back everyone, here���s The Brody Hines Band,��� the woman anchor announced, as Matt and Brody continued glaring at one another the band started playing.
Brody leaned into his stool as he played the guitar.
Mistakes, mistaken the flashes that burned
Inside dying slowly, absorbing, secretly denying I can���t stand back, from the suns warmth I learned
With her warmth and her glow the strength builds to burst,
Desiring nothing but to fill, quench her thirst.
Blue turns to red, the fire so hot, can���t turn back now cannot stop
Soaring through fog towards the sun���s warmth a desire turns to need give me but a drop
The pain incredible, undeniable, insane.
Each day filled with clouds bitterness and rain.
Blue turns to Red, each drop spilled like wine,
Dulling the senses boggling my mind.
Blue turns to Red yet I seek it still
Wanting and needing for her warmth to fill.
The picture more distorted like photos close fire