Part 515
Sarah snuggled closer to Howie putting her head in his lap. As she went back to watching the show, she ran her fingers along his thigh, subconsciously hoping that this would lead to them making love.
Howie still couldn’t watch the show. His complete attention was focused on this wife. Reaching to her braid, he slipped the ponytail holder off and ran his fingers through her hair to take it out of the braid. As her hair fell loose, he played with it, wrapping it around his fingers. Releasing it, he took it all in his hand enabling him to see her tattoo…’Sweet D’s Angel’. He closed his eyes and remembered the night she’d gotten it. She’s worn her black leather hipsters, a matching halter-top, and her hair had been in a ponytail. Then the thought struck him…that had been the night she’d gotten pregnant and he let out a soft chuckle.
Looking up, Sarah asked, "What’s so funny?"
"Do you know when you got pregnant?"
"Not exactly…sometime between our wedding and Nick and Becca’s wedding."
"It was the night, well, the morning after, you got the tattoo."
Sarah laughed too remembering the whole incident. "Make up sex. You were furious with me about the fan fic stuff but you know something, I thought you were gonna be even more ticked about the tat."
"It threw me, I’ll admit, but it’s tasteful…and makes it clear whose woman you are," smirked Howie. "I guess knowing your fear of needles was what had me so surprised."
"But the needles weren’t for drugs," whispered Sarah as she slipped away.
Howie watched her and knew where she’d gone. Softly, he brushed her cheek. "’Angel’, look at me."
Sarah obeyed.
"I know what’s going through that beautiful head of yours. I made you a promise and I’m going to keep it. WE will get through this delivery TOGETHER and YOU aren’t going to get hooked again."
"I want to believe you, ‘D’," answered Sarah tearfully.
"Shh, have I ever let you down before?"
Smiling through her tears, "No."
Howie reached to take a sip of his hot chocolate as he said, "Angel…"
Looking at him, Sarah began to giggle. She tried to suppress them but it was difficult and she gave in.
"What is so funny?" asked Howie not having the slightest clue what she could possibly be laughing at.
"You," laughed Sarah as she sat up. "You’ve got a hot chocolate mustache."
"Oh," and he started to wipe it off.
"NO!" Sarah stopped him and leaned to him as she said in her most sultry voice, "I’ll take care of it for you."
Slowly, she ran her tongue across his upper lip, licking the froth away. "So sweet."
Howie groaned, "You don’t play fair," and he put his hands in her hair.
From the television, they both heard, ‘It has begun’, his one line on the show and they began to giggle.
Howie grinned as he pulled her to him, his tongue tracing her lips before plunging into the depths of ecstasy. That was the only word he could think of to describe making love to his wife.
Carefully, he rolled her over onto her back, never relinquishing his possession of her mouth. His hands moved reverently over her body possessing it the same way his mouth had claimed hers. Her breasts, her growing stomach, every luscious inch of her body. She was his mistress, he her slave. His sole purpose was to please her.
Breaking free for air, she dove deep into his brown pools of desire. "Make love to me," she whispered running her hands through the curls she loved so much.
His answer…kisses bestowed upon her eyelids, the tip of her nose, her cheeks as his hands slipped the straps off her shoulders. Moving his kisses down her neck, he moved the gown down to expose her full breasts, swollen from pregnancy and desire. His soft lips moved lovingly around the aureoles, the scruff of his beard tickling the sensitive skin causing her nipples to harden.
Lifting his eyes, he found her lost in his touch. Placing a kiss between her breasts, he said, "Help me with your gown."
Sarah lifted her body so that he could slide her gown off, then settled back into the pillows to watch as he slipped his boxers off. A whimper escaped seeing his lean, hard body standing beside the bed.
"What’s wrong, ‘Angel’?" cooed Howie as he rejoined her,
kneeling over her.
Sarah reached between his legs. "Nothing’s wrong, ‘D’. I just want you," she purred as she stroked his hard shaft.
Her hands knew exactly the right amount of pressure. "Oh god," he moaned closing his eyes.
Sarah laughed softly, "It sounds more like YOU have the problem."
"Uh uh, no problem that we can’t solve," he answered as he moved between her legs.
She wrapped her legs around his waist pulling him closer so that the head of his cock was nestled just on the edge of her quivering lips. Desperation started to set in and she tried to pull him into her.
"Be patient, ‘Angel’," soothed Howie as he dipped to capture one pointed peak in his lips sucking tenderly. "You taste so sweet. Is this what the twins are gonna get?"
"For the first couple of days, unless Daddy keeps THIS up!"
Howie smirked, "Only if YOU keep ME up."
Sliding in slowly, filling her completely, the couple sighed with relief. Howie stayed still for what seemed like an eternity just enjoying the feeling of being joined together in the most intimate way a couple could be joined. He locked his eyes on hers as she caressed his cheek. Slowly he moved pulling out only to slide back ‘home’. His strokes were tender and passionate wanting to enjoy the feeling of being complete.
Running her fingers lightly across his chest, Sarah whispered, "This is heaven."
"That’s because I’m making love to an angel," he breathed against her skin. "Are you okay?"
"Uh huh," answered Sarah as she met his next thrust hungrily.
Howie held his full weight off Sarah as he made love to her. It was a slow, tender union full of passion. Their hands moved over each other touching all the familiar spots, loving each other like only they could. Time slipped by, second by second, minute by minute, but they didn’t care. They were lost in each other and the pleasure they were giving.
Spent, Howie lay beside Sarah running a single finger along her skin. He watched as she lay with her eyes closed. No words needed to be said. He knew all her fears had been absolved.
"What do you want for breakfast?" asked Sarah breaking the silence.
It should have startled Howie but no, he had known she was still awake. "I don’t care. You gonna get some sleep later?"
"After I know Nick and Becca are okay."
"’Angel’," started Howie but he stopped knowing there was no point in trying to convince her otherwise. Looking at his watch, he asked, "What time do you think Garrett will wake up?"
"He’s been getting up between six and seven. I promise, I’ll get a nap before the attorneys get here and after my sound check."
"Don’t forget you need to set up lunch."
"I haven’t forgotten." Looking out the double French doors, Sarah saw the first signs of the sunrise. "I’ll call room service."
As Sarah ordered their breakfast, Howie found some warm clothes for both of them. He tossed Sarah’s to her before getting dressed himself.
When they were ready, they went out on the balcony to watch the sunrise. Talk, what little there was, centered around things NOT connected to what was going on with Lou.
Settled to eat breakfast, the phone rang. Not wanting it to wake the others, Howie quickly answered it. He didn’t speak long before he hung up.
"Who was that?"
"Kevin. He’s coming down."
"Is he okay?"
"Yeah, I guess." A knock sounded at the door and he said, "You can ask him yourself."
Howie got up to answer the door and when Kevin joined them, Sarah could tell he wasn’t okay. "’Boo’, you look like shit."
"Thanks so much, baby," grinned Kevin as he gave Sarah a kiss on the cheek. "Have you and Howie even been to bed yet?"
"Not yet." Sarah took Kevin’s hand and pulled him down beside her on the couch. "You haven’t slept, have you?"
"I tried, Sarah, but I’m really worried about Nick and Becca. They aren’t as strong as you and Howie."
Howie sat on the other side of Sarah as he said, "Yeah, they are, Kevin. They’ve grown up in the last few months."
Kevin looked at the couple and squeezed Sarah’s hand. "You two don’t see Nick as a kid any more, do you?"
"Nope. Kevin, you and Howie are going to take care of ALL this. You two have always protected the ones you love and now is no different."
"So, why are you two still up?" asked Kevin knowing full well that they too were worried.
Howie gave a snort. "Freezing my ass off."
"Oh give it a rest, ‘Florida Boy’," smirked Sarah nudging him.
Kevin laughed. "Let me guess…she wanted to watch the stars."
"Wearing nothing but a gown."
"Baby, you know better," laughed Kevin as he watched Howie wrap his arms around her.
"Yeah! Yeah! Don’t YOU go lecturing me too!"
"Something tells me Howie had to do some reassuring to convince you that things would be okay."
"He did and I’m fine now."
"Baby, you DO know that the attorneys want to meet with Lou?"
"That’s fine, ‘Boo’. He can’t hurt me as long as my knight is with me to protect me." Sarah pulled Howie’s arms tighter. "Look, we ALL need to be on our best, especially you, Kevin. Becca and Nick can NOT know that we’re worried too. They’ll misread our concern for them and think we’re worried the attorneys can’t fix this."
Kevin shook his head prompting Howie to ask, "What’s wrong, Kevin?"
"Nothing’s wrong. Your wife just never ceases to amaze me."
"Yeah, she is pretty amazing. That’s why I married her."
"Flattery will get you everywhere," said Sarah looking at Howie. Then to Kevin, "and it will get you just about anything. How about some breakfast? I can order you something."
"Thanks," said Kevin as he stole a piece of sausage from Sarah’s plate. "Whatever you order will be fine."
Sarah reached behind her to get the phone while Kevin went to pour a cup of coffee. While she was on the phone, she decided to make arrangements for lunch too.
The guys were talking about Sarah’s music when she interrupted, "Guys, how many for lunch?"
The two looked at each other and Kevin said, "There’s the seven of us, four attorneys, Steve…"
"And we probably should do something for security," added Howie.
"Twenty?"
"Sounds right and here in the suite," said Kevin.
Sarah finished with the lunch arrangements and rejoined the men to finish her breakfast as they waited for the others to join them.