An Unplanned Life (Unplanned Series) (10 page)

Chapter 21

Dailan

Nicole finally fell asleep, resting her head on my chest. I was still wide awake. Even the great sex that I had just had didn’t curtail my thoughts. I didn’t tell Nicole about my little visit from that dirt bag the other day and I didn’t intend to. I didn’t want her to have to worry anymore about it. There was no way that I would ever allow him to hurt her or Ryan again. I was always so driven to win all of my cases, but this one was now a crusade that I knew I had to win for both professional and personal satisfaction. I looked down at Nicole, who was sleeping. I really was a lucky man to have her as my wife and I would do whatever it took to shield her from the pain that she had faced in her past. She was my everything. She had given me a beautiful daughter and Ryan. Not to mention, sex with her was still as amazing as the first time. I closed my eyes and smiled, thinking back to the first night that we had slept together:

I knew that I would be having sex with her that night, from the moment that she opened her front door and I saw her standing there in that little black dress. I always thought she was hot. But that night, she was scorching hot
. I couldn’t stop staring at her ass; it was perfect. Her sarcastic remarks and hard-to-get façade throughout the night just added to my want for her. Little did she know, but it was total foreplay for me. I had to give her credit; she was definitely slick with some of her comments, so I decided to get her back a little. I walked her to her door and I could tell that she was just waiting for me to kiss her. There was nothing more that I wanted than to stick my tongue down her throat, not to mention other places. I wanted to push her up against the wall and fuck her brains out. As hard as it was, I played it cool, leaving with just a “good night.” The look on her face was priceless. I headed down the steps, giving her just enough time to stew a little. I couldn’t wait any longer; I wanted her bad. I knocked on her front door and watched as she tried to hold back a smile. “Do you always answer the door at this hour of the night without asking who it is?”

“Tell me about it; look what I just let walk in,” she said, making me want her even more than I already did just moments ago.

“Do you ever just shut up?”

“Did you forget something, Mr. O’Maley?”

“I believe I did.” I couldn’t get my mouth on hers quick enough. I needed this girl now! She rubbed her thumb along my face, looking up at me with those beautiful hazel eyes and I was gone. “Screw getting even,” I said as I pushed her up against the wall and began to kiss her again. She removed my tie as my hands began to wander up and down her body. I lifted her off the ground and she pointed me in the direction of her bedroom. I couldn’t get her dress off fast enough. She began to unbutton my shirt as I undid the last of the buttons and threw it on the floor. I stared at her body in just her bra and underwear. She was so tiny, a little skinnier than I was used to, but that just made her even cuter. She started to undo my belt buckle and unbutton my pants. I was hard as hell for her and I knew that if I put it in her now, it would be over way too quick. I wanted to enjoy every last bit of her first. I took her hand and moved it away. “Not so fast.” She looked disappointed. But she wouldn’t be for long. I hovered over top of her as she lay down on the bed. The things I wanted to do with her. I had never been this turned on by
any
other woman as I was with her. I kissed her neck as I removed her bra. She smelled so good, making me want her even more. Her tits were perfect. I couldn’t resist running my tongue over her hardened nipple.

“Oh, Dailan, please!”
she cried. Just hearing her say my name and finally admitting that she wanted it made me smile. I moved my lips slowly down her stomach. I had never wanted to go down on a girl so badly. I couldn’t wait to taste her. There was nothing hotter than staring up at this beautiful woman above me, waiting for me to go down on her. My tongue began to move around. She was so soft and warm. Everything about this girl was perfection. I started out light and easy and became more intense. I was teasing her, letting her excitement rise and fall. Her stomach began to contract. She raised her hips and tightened up. She let out a scream just as I tasted her sweet, delicious release. She was breathing hard as I looked up at her. I couldn’t fuck her fast enough. I took off my pants as quickly as I could and tore open the condom wrapper. I stood over top of her and seeing the longing in her eyes made my dick even harder. I had to catch my breath as I entered her. Even with the condom, I could still feel her warmth. I moved around inside of her and it was only a matter of minutes before she was screaming my name again –
damn I’m good
. She pulled me closer and began to kiss my neck. She was driving me crazy. After bringing her to another orgasm, I finally gave in from what I was holding back from doing the moment I walked back through her door. I came at the exact same time that she did
again
. Mind blowing was the only word that came to mind. Sex with Miss Morgan was sweeter than I imagined and I definitely wanted – no, I
needed
more of it.

Chapter 22

Nicole

Even though I was able to sleep in, I couldn’t. My internal alarm clock was set not to let me sleep past seven, so I tossed and turned for a bit before finally getting out of bed. I kissed Dailan, who was still fast asleep, on the cheek. I went downstairs and made some coffee. I called my mom, knowing that Ella probably already had her up. I told her that I would pick them up, but she was insistent that she would drop them off after they went out to breakfast. It was so nice to have time alone with Dailan, but I missed Ryan and Ella when they weren’t around. Since, I had nothing else to do; I pulled out my planner and began to do my lesson plans for the week. Less than two weeks left of school, not that I was counting or anything. I was halfway through the next week when I heard a knock at my door. I couldn’t imagine who it was this early in the morning. I looked out the window and saw Tommy’s car and immediately answered the door. I wrapped my arms around myself, suddenly realizing that I was still in my pajamas and braless. “Hey, Tommy, what are you doing here so early?”

“I’m heading out for the day and figured I
would stop by and wish your husband a happy birthday, since he was too busy all week long to have a drink with me.”

I nodded. “Yeah, I’ve hardly seen him all week too. He’s been working a lot. He’s sleeping.”

He sat down and I handed him a cup of coffee. “Why’s it so quiet in here? Where’s the kids?”

I laughed. “They’re
at my parents’. They slept over there last night.”

“Oh,
no wonder why my man is still sleeping. Rough night?” he smirked.

“Well, I don’t know about
‘rough.’ But a lady never kisses and tells,” I joked.

He smiled. “Yeah, well Dailan’s a lucky guy.”

“Yeah, he is, isn’t he?” I joked. I took a deep breath to prepare myself for the question I was about to ask him. “So what’s going on with you?”

He looked away, like he didn’t want to tell me. “Not much.”

“Really?” I pressed on, not really wanting to know, but feeling like we had to get it out in the open.

“I guess Dailan told you.”

I nodded. “Yeah, he did. Look, Tommy, it’s not my business, but just be careful. You know she’s still married. I just don’t want to see you get hurt.”

“Thanks for looking out for me, but I’ll be okay.”

“Okay.” I had said what I needed to say. The rest was on him. Dailan came down the stairs and into the kitchen. God, he was so sexy, wearing just his pajama bottoms. If Tommy weren’t here right now, the things I would be doing to him. I stood up and wrapped my arms around him. “Happy birthday!” I said, kissing him softly on the lips.

“Aw, how sweet
,” Tommy teased.

“What
the hell are you doing here so early?” Dailan asked.

“Well, good morning to you too,
ass. I thought I would be nice and stop by to wish my dearest and
oldest
friend a happy birthday before I leave for the weekend.”

“Where are you going?” Dailan asked.

Tommy looked at me and then at Dailan like he didn’t want to answer. I knew exactly where he was going – Renee’s. “That’s okay; you don’t have to hide it from me. I said what I had to and I’m not saying anymore where that’s concerned.” I handed Dailan a cup of coffee. I stood behind him and wrapped my arms around him, resting my head on his back.

“I
’ve got to go into work for a few hours today to finish some things up,” Dailan said.

“Oh
, Dailan, no! It’s your birthday. Ryan and Ella want to spend time with you.” I hugged him tighter and placed a tiny kiss on his shoulder.

“I promise
; it won’t be for long.”

“Damn
, Dailan, why didn’t you just settle on that damn case, instead of running yourself ragged like this,” Tommy said.

Dailan shook his head as if he was trying to tell Tommy to shut up. I lifted my head from his back. “They offered you a settlement? Why did
n’t you just take it?” I asked.

“Because it was a ridiculous offer and they don’t have a case,” he answered. “So where you going today, Tommy?”
he asked as if he were quickly trying to shift the subject.

“On that note, I think I will go take a shower,” I said, giving Dailan one last hug and kiss. “You have a good weekend
, Tommy.”

“See ya, Nicole,” Tommy said.

“Hey, Nicole,” Dailan shouted as I started walking away. I turned around to find his eyes looking me over from top to bottom, just like he would when we had first met. My stomach fluttered. “I can get rid of this guy and we can shower together.”

Yes, yes, yes!
My insides were screaming. Tommy was grinning and shaking his head. “Nah, that’s okay. I have to share you.” His stare was intense, making me want to escort Tommy to the door myself. Instead, I gave him a quick smile, mouthed the words “love you” to him, and headed up the steps. I still could never get enough of that man.

Chapter
23

Dailan

    I waited until Nicole was all the way up the steps before I told Tommy the whole deal about the lawsuit and how that dirt bag came to my office with his offer.

“Really and how is this guy still alive? I’m surprised that you didn’t kill him.”

“Oh, I wanted to. He’s lucky that someone that I work with walked in because I swear to God, Tommy, I wanted to kill him.”

“Well, do you think he has a case for getting any rights to Ryan?”

“Hell, no, and he knows it. That’s why he’s trying to grasp at straws.”

“Don’t you think you should tell Nicole?”

“No, I don’t need her worrying about these people any more than she has to. They don’t have a leg to stand on where Ryan is concerned and the other part has to do with work, so she doesn’t need to know about that.”

“If you say so, but if she finds out, she might be pissed.”

“Well, she’s not going to find out. I’m going to win this case and everything will be back to normal.”

“Dude, have a little more confidence in yourself,” Tommy joked.

“Tommy, you know I don’t like to lose at anything. And now that he’s made it personal, I will make damn sure that I don’t.”

“Well, good luck
, buddy, and don’t work too hard on your birthday.”

“Hey, where are you going this weekend?
”

“To
your wife’s sister’s.”

“Really, falling in love again?”

“Maybe, bro.” He got up and placed his hand on my shoulder as I walked him to the door. I went upstairs and opened the bathroom door. I quickly got undressed and got into the shower with Nicole. She looked so damn sexy as she looked up at me with surprise.

“Why
, hello there, Mr. O’Maley. I was hoping that you would join me.” She stood on her tippy toes and whispered in my ear, “Are you ready for your next birthday present?”

I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her close.
“Hell, yeah.”

***

We finally got out of the shower, only because we ran out of hot water. Nicole really did know how to make me feel special on my birthday. I got dressed and headed downstairs just as Nicole’s parents were walking through the door with Ryan and Ella. I felt like I hadn’t seen the two of them in ages. They were both in bed by the time I got home and sleeping by the time I left for work this past week. Ryan’s smile was worth a million dollars. “Happy birthday, Uncle D!” He rushed over and gave me a high five.

“Hey
, dude, how was the baseball game?”

“It was awesome! Wish you could have come.”

“Daaa – Daa,” Ella screamed, reaching out for me from Nicole’s mother’s arms.

I took her from Nicole’s mother and she began to give me her version of kisses all over my face. “Hey, baby girl. I missed you,” I said
, kissing her on her head.

“She loves her daddy
.” Nicole’s mother smiled. “Happy birthday, Dailan,” she said, giving me a kiss on my cheek.

“Yeah, happy birthday,” Nicole’s dad chimed in.

“Hey,” Nicole said with a huge smile on her face as she walked down the stairs. “Did everyone behave last night?” she asked.

“Of course
. We had a lot of fun,” her mother said.

“I missed you guys,” Nicole said as she messed up Ryan’
s hair. “Hey, missy, did you miss Mommy?” Ella gave her a smile and buried her head into my shoulder.

“Well, we have to run. Your father invited unexpected guests over for dinner and now
we
have to go food shopping.” They said their goodbyes and walked out the door.

Nicole leaned down
and Ryan whispered something in her ear. She whispered something back and Ryan ran up the stairs two at a time. Nicole shrugged her shoulders and smiled. Ryan came running back down the stairs with a present in his hands.

“This is from me and Ella,” Ryan said, unable to wipe the smile from his face. Nicole took Ella from me
while Ryan and I sat down on the couch. I took off the wrapping paper to find the salt water fishing pole that I had showed Ryan the last time we were at the sporting goods store. “That’s the right one, right?” Ryan asked.

“Yeah, it is. Thank you so much
, buddy.”

“You’re welcome. Can we go fishing today?”
he asked, still unable to wipe away his smile.

“I have to go –” I stopped myself upon seeing the excitement on his face. “You know what
? That can wait until tomorrow. Go get your stuff together.”

“Yes!” Ryan screamed as he ran up the stairs once again
.

Nicole smiled at Ryan’s excitement. I took Ella back from her and kissed her. “Thank you for my present, baby girl.” She wiggled her way out of
my arms and onto the floor. “You are the best, you know that?” Nicole said. She sat down next to me and kissed me softly on the lips. Ella lifted herself up and began to walk as she grabbed on to the couch. “She’s going to be walking in no time,” Nicole said.

“Yeah, I know.
”

“I’m ready!” Ryan said as he waited anxiously in the doorway.

“Ryan, make sure you put sunblock on!” I shouted.

“I will.”

I got up and looked down at my ringing cell phone. “It’s my mother,” I said to Nicole.

“Well, today would be the perfect day to break the news to her about us not coming. It’s your birthday
, so maybe she won’t be as pissed.”

“
Yeah, yeah, yeah,” I said as we headed out the door, prepping myself for a ration of shit from my mother.