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“No, silly, you’re going to help me,” she said.
“Me? I don’t know the first thing about painting,” I told her.
“I’ll teach you. Think of how fun it’ll be; just the two of us painting our daughter’s bedroom
together.”
She was so excited to have me help her that I couldn’t tell her otherwise. I smiled and told her that
I couldn’t wait. She put her hands on my arms and started stroking them softly. “I’m horny,” she
blurted out.
“What?” I laughed. I thought she was joking until she turned around and started unbuttoning my
pants.
“Let’s have sex and then we have to go to the paint store,” she said.
“Ok, if that’s what you want to do, here in this room, where our baby is going to sleep.”
“Oh, stop it, Connor. Live a little, and make love to me,” she said as she pulled me to the floor.
After we made love, we got dressed and we drove to look at paint colors. I really didn’t know
much about it because I always hired people to do the painting for me. Being that Ellery is an artist,
she knows all about paint. It was fun watching her looking at the different colors and trying to decide
which ones were better. She was so serious about it. She would ask me my input about the colors, and
when I told her what I thought, she’d tell me to be quiet because I didn’t know what I was talking
about. I rolled my eyes and walked away. She finally made a decision on what colors she wanted. I
kissed her and told her they were beautiful. I asked the store to deliver the paint to the penthouse the
next day.
Ellery was in bed, reading a book when I came from my office downstairs. I stood in the doorway
and stared at her. All you saw was her huge belly and her book that was resting upon it. She looked
up and smiled. “What are you doing just standing there?” she asked.
“I’m just admiring the most beautiful woman in the world,” I said as I took off my clothes and
climbed in next to her. I leaned over and kissed her belly. “Hi, little one, it’s your daddy. I wanted to
tell you that you’re one lucky girl to have the most beautiful mommy in the world.”
“Connor, stop; you’re making me cry,” she said as she ran her fingers through my hair.
“I’m only telling her the truth.”
“I can’t wait to see what she looks like,” Ellery said.
“I already know,” I said as I sat up and faced her. I ran one finger by her eye. “She’ll have your ice
blue eyes and your cute little nose,” I said as I ran my finger down to her lips. “She’ll have your lips
and your smile. I’ll have to keep her locked up in the house because all the boys will melt when she
smiles at them.”
Ellery flinched and put both hands on her belly. “Ellery, what’s wrong?” I said, panicking.
“The baby kicked. Here,” she said as she took my hand and placed it on the side of her stomach.
She smiled at me and bit her bottom lip as I felt the baby kicking. She laid herself down on her side,
and I did the same, facing her. I kept my hand on her stomach as she stroked my fingers with hers. I
leaned closer and kissed her good night.
***
It was Saturday morning, and I awoke to the birds chirping outside my window. I got out of bed and
headed to the kitchen for some coffee. Claire was making breakfast, Ellery was at the table, drinking
juice, and Denny was reading the paper.
“Morning everyone,” I smiled.
“Good morning, babe. Don’t forget that after breakfast we’re going to start painting the nursery,”
she said.
I heard Denny chuckle. I walked over and gave Ellery as kiss. “What’s so funny, Denny?” I asked
as I sat down next to him.
“I just can’t imagine you painting. Do you even know how to hold a paint brush?” he asked.
“That’s very funny, Denny,” I snarled.
“He’ll be fine. I’ll teach him,” Ellery smiled.
“Ellery, I know how to hold a paint brush,” I growled.
“I’m sure you do, babe.”
We finished breakfast, and I went upstairs to change into some old clothes. I walked into the
nursery, and Ellery was up on the ladder. I almost had a heart attack.
“Ellery Rose Black, get off that ladder, right now!” I commanded.
“How do you expect me to paint the mural on the ceiling if I’m on the floor?”
“What if you fall and hurt yourself or the baby.”
“I’m not going to fall, Connor. I’ve painted many ceilings.”
“God, Elle, you make me nervous.”
“Stop it, and go start painting that wall over there,” she said.
I took the roller, rolled it in the pan filled with paint, and started rolling the wall with it. It wasn’t
too long before Ellery came over and took it from me.
“Connor, let me show you the proper way to paint a wall,” she said as she took the roller from my
hand. There was nothing sexier than watching the mother of my child paint a wall. She held out her
hand to me, and I took it. “We can do this, babe; you and me,” she smiled. I nodded my head as I took
the paint roller from her.
We painted all day, and when we stopped, we stood in the middle of the room and looked around.
The mint green walls were painted to perfection, and the part of the ceiling that Ellery painted looked
phenomenal. She kissed me on the cheek. “You’re a wonderful painter, Mr. Black.”
A few days later, Ellery finished the nursery just in time for the furniture to be delivered. I got
home from the office and headed upstairs to see the finished room. I walked in as Ellery was sitting in
the rocking chair with her hands on her belly. I walked over and kissed her as I helped her up from
the rocking chair. She had everything in its place. People have been sending us gifts every day, not to
mention everything we got from the baby shower. I looked around at the furniture and all the items on
the shelves. “This is going to be one spoiled baby,” I said.
“Of course she’ll be spoiled because you’ll be the one spoiling her,” Ellery smiled.
I looked up at the ceiling. The mural Ellery painted was perfect, and nobody could’ve painted it
better. I walked over to the crib and stared down at it.
“I can’t believe that in a couple of weeks, our daughter will be sleeping in here,” I smiled.
“It went by so fast,” she said as she put her arm around me.
“Are you still up to going out for dinner with Peyton and Henry tonight?” I asked her.
“Of course I am; why would you ask?”
“I’m just making sure you’re feeling ok, and that you’re not too tired,” I said as I kissed her head.
“Actually, I feel great. Better than I have in a long time,” she smiled. “Would you like to join me in
the shower before we leave?” she winked.
“I’d love to join you.” I took her hand and led her to our bathroom.
***
Denny drove us to the restaurant where we met Peyton and Henry for dinner. They were already
sitting down in a booth when we arrived. The waitress showed us to our seats, and Ellery stood there
looking at the booth.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“There’s no way I’m going to fit in there,” she frowned.
Ellery was big, and she looked like she was going to give birth any day.
“Elle, I’m sorry, I should have requested a table. I don’t want you squishing my goddaughter,”
Peyton laughed.
I called the waitress over and told her we needed a table. She accommodated us immediately. We
sat down, and I asked Ellery if she was ok. She looked at me as we both started laughing about her
not being able to fit in the booth.
“I better lose all this weight,” she said.
“We’ll go to the gym together, and I’ll hire you a personal trainer,” I said.
Peyton grabbed Henry’s hand and told us they had an announcement. She held out her left hand and
showed off her exquisite engagement ring. Ellery wanted to jump up and hug her, but she couldn’t.
“Peyton, it’s gorgeous! Congratulations!” she exclaimed.
I got up from my seat, kissed Peyton on the cheek, and shook Henry’s hand. “Congratulations to
both of you, and may you have a wonderful life together,” I toasted as we all held up our glasses of
wine, with the exception of Ellery; she had water. Ellery turned to me and gave me a look as if she
was trying to figure something out.
“You knew, didn’t you?” she asked.
“Knew what?”
“You knew Henry was going to ask Peyton to marry him, and you didn’t tell me,” she glared.
I smiled and that was enough to let her know that I knew. “Of course I knew. Who do you think
went with him to pick out the ring?” I laughed.
“Wow, Connor, how could you not tell me?”
“Maybe because it was a surprise, and I know you and that you would’ve called Peyton and told
her about the ring.”
“No, I wouldn’t have,” she said.
“Yes, you would’ve, and then you would’ve told her to act surprised,” I said as I kissed her cheek.
Peyton looked at Ellery. “He’s right; you probably would’ve,” she said.
“I know, I would’ve,” she said as she rolled her eyes.
The waitress brought our meals to the table. I looked over at Ellery, but she wasn’t eating like she
normally does. She was picking at her chicken. “You ok, baby?” I asked.
“I’m fine, honey, I’m just not very hungry,” she smiled as she turned to me.
Henry and I talked about sports as Peyton and Ellery threw around some ideas for the wedding. We
had a nice dinner, and we were in the company of great friends. I couldn’t ask for a better evening. I
ordered us another round of drinks and dessert for everyone. The waitress had been flirting with me
and Henry all night. She brought the desserts to the table and brushed up against me with her breasts.
“Excuse me,” Peyton said. “I saw what you just did, and don’t think I haven’t noticed what you’ve
been doing all night. That man right there, that you just boob-brushed is married with a baby on the
way, and this man right here is my fiancé. If his wife wasn’t about to give birth, she would have
kicked your ass by now. So back off our men, and go find someone who isn’t already taken.” The
waitress glared at her and then looked at Ellery. “Yeah, what she said,” Ellery spat.
The waitress turned and walked away in a huff. Henry took Peyton’s hand and started laughing.
Ellery put her hand on my leg under the table and squeezed it. I looked over at her as she stared at me.
“Connor, my water just broke; it’s time,” she said.
To be continued…
Forever Us
The story of Connor and Ellery Black continues in the last installment of the Forever Black Trilogy,
Forever Us.
You took Connor and Ellery’s journey of love, courage, and strength as Ellery’s illness threatened
their future in Forever Black. You continued their journey through the eyes of Connor Black in
Forever You as you watched them get their happily ever after through marriage and planning for their
first child.
Join Connor and Ellery once again as they face the challenges of parenthood. Take their journey in
Forever Us as they learn to cope with the demands of a new baby, a demanding career, and the onset
of a new challenge in which Ellery must confront on her own for the sake of her family.
To My Readers
I want to thank you for reading Forever You. I hope you enjoyed reading the story from Connor
Black’s Point Of View. This book wouldn’t have been possible without the support of each and every
one of you who took the time to send me beautiful and heartfelt messages after you read Forever
Black. I cherish every message, tweet, and comment you send! Thank you from the bottom of my heart
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Forever You Playlist
Carry On – Fun
Everything’ll Be Alright – Joshua Radin
Come Home – One Republic, Sara Bareilles
Feel Again – One Republic
Changed – Rascal Flatts
Wanted – Hunter Hayes
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Ever The Same – Rob Thomas
November Rain – Guns N’ Roses
Become – The Goo Goo Dolls
You Had Me From Hello – Kenny Chesney
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
When You’re Gone – Avril Lavigne
Fix You – Cold Play
Collide – Howie Day
Your Call – Secondhand Serenade
We Run The Night - Havana Brown, Pitbull
Brighter Than Sunshine – Aqualung
Follow Through – Gavin DeGraw
Calling You – Blue October
You can find this playlist as well as the Forever Black playlist on Spotify.
- Acknowledgments
- Prologue
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Forever Us
- To My Readers
- Forever You Playlist