Laura
After Jake left for work, I decided it was the perfect day to do something special for Arlene and my aunt. I went into the kitchen and got to work on a big pot of her favorite soup, stirring in all the ingredients I knew she loved. I also prepared a breakfast tray with fresh fruit, eggs, pancakes, and my aunt's favorite tea. The smells were comforting, and it felt good to put my love into something tangible for the two special people in my life.
Once everything was packed up, I quickly got dressed, filled my arms with the food containers, and headed over to Arlene's. The smile that spread across her face as she opened the door was priceless and made it all worthwhile.
"Laura!" she exclaimed, pulling me in for a hug.
"Sweetheart!" I exclaimed as we both exchanged air kisses.
"Oh my god, you brought all this for us? This looks amazing! Is that your homemade soup?" She let out as she took some of the things from me.
I laughed. "Of course! Only the best for my girl." I grinned, holding up the containers.
"And that's why I can't stop loving you." She retorted.
"I know right, who else can tolerate your silly ass?" I teased while she playfully shakes her ass, making me laugh hard.
It was our laugh that called the attention of my aunt. She joined us in the kitchen, her eyes lighting up as she saw the breakfast spread.
"Oh my baby, you've outdone yourself! This is such a lovely surprise, you didn't have to go through all this trouble though. You should be having all the rest you need. I don't want you looking anywhere near stressed on your big day." she said, giving me a warm hug.
"This wasn't any trouble, aunty. I enjoyed making it." I affirmed.
We quickly set the table, and soon enough, we were all sitting down together, laughing and chatting as we dug into the food. There was something comforting about these moments, sharing stories and enjoying each other's company without a care in the world. After breakfast, I turned to Arlene with a smile.
"Alright, Arlene. Are you ready for your appointment?"
Her smiled faltered slightly "Oh, the hospital? I almost forgot. Right… I guess I don't have any reason to avoid it now."
I placed a reassuring hand on her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "It'll be fine, I promise. I'll be with you every step of the way."
She nodded, giving me a small smile. "Thank you, Laura. Really. I don't know what I'd do without you."
My aunt and I continued chatting while Arlene went into the room to get dressed. She was soon out and we left.
As we got into my car, I noticed a hint of hesitation on Arlene's face. To lighten the mood and lift her spirits a bit more, I decided to share some exciting news.
"So, I told Jake about everything yesterday, about everything that has been going on with you, the job, everything," I began, watching her expression soften.
"I hope you don't mind though." I quickly asked.
"Of course not, he already knows a lot about it so I don't mind at all."
"What did he say though?"
"I hope it wasn't too much trouble." She added.
"Not at all," I assured her. "He cares about you too. In fact, he's going to help you find a better job with a really good pay." I said feeling a swell of pride as I spoke.
"He's also going to help you find a new apartment, and he's setting up a trust fund for the baby."
Arlene's face broke into a smile, her eyes widening with disbelief as she stared at me, speechless. "Wow… I can't believe it. That sounds like a dream. I mean, Jake is… he's really doing all that?" She let out while I nodded, touched by her reaction.
Arlene let out a small laugh, wiping a tear from her eye. "Wow, I really had him pegged wrong. I always thought he'd be just a playboy, someone who'd eventually break your heart. But… he's really stepped up, and now, he's practically going above and beyond for me
"Yes. You know, a lot of people doubted him because of his past. Everyone saw him as this playboy who would never settle down. Me too. I used to think that way and for the longest time, I blamed myself for stupidly falling in love with him. But he's proving everyone wrong. He wants to make sure you and the baby are safe and taken care of."
"He's serious, and he genuinely cares about you and your future. We all do."
"Yes…" she nodded.
I smiled. "He's amazing. And he wants to be there for you as much as I do."
"Thank you for being so persistent about him. I know I haven't been the most supportive in the past."
"Don't worry about it," I said, smiling. "I get it. You were looking out for me."
Arlene reached over, squeezing my hand. "Thank you, Laura. And please, thank Jake for me too. I don't think anyone's ever done something this big for me."
We arrived at the hospital, and after a few minutes in the waiting room, the nurse called Arlene's name. I gave her a reassuring smile as we followed the nurse to the registration desk.
The nurse smiled as she handed Arlene a form. "First time, huh? Congratulations!"
Arlene smiled, looking a little shy. "Thank you. It's… a lot to process."
"Nothing to worry about. We'll take good care of you," the nurse assured her. "Just fill this out, and we'll set up your first appointment."
As Arlene filled out the form, I watched her face, trying to gauge her emotions. She seemed nervous but determined.
Once everything was done, she handed the form back to the nurse, who gave her an encouraging smile. "You're all set. We'll see you next week for your first appointment."
On our way back to the car, Arlene looked over at me. "I was nervous, but… I feel a lot better now. Thank you for being here, Laura."
"Always," I replied, giving her a hug.
After dropping her off at work, I decided to pay Jake a surprise visit. I'd noticed something had been weighing on him when he left that morning, and I wanted to cheer him up.
I pulled in front of the office and braced myself for the well of wishes and greetings I was about to be bombarded with. I hadn't been to the office since Jake announced my new position as one of the shareholders.
As expected, people started to hug and exchange pleasantries with me the moment I stepped into the building. I got exhausted at a point and had to run off to Jake's office.
I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
"Baby, are you in there?" I asked just before the door opened, and Jake's eyes widened in surprise. "Honey! What are you doing here?"
Without a word, I stepped inside, closing the door behind me and locking it.
"I missed you," I whispered, wrapping my arms around his neck.
Jake chuckled, though he looked a bit tense. "Here? Now?" He asked, already sensing what I was going for.
"Why not?" I teased, brushing my lips against his.
He hesitated, glancing around the office as if something were bothering him. "Laura… I…"
I silenced him with a kiss, my hands trailing down to his chest. I ignored his reluctance and went on kissing him til he finally relaxed, wrapping his arms around me as we lost ourselves in each other. Everything else melted away, and all I could think about was how much I loved this man.
I paused and quickly reached to put off my dress but he stopped me. He lifted me instead and took me to the sofa. I took off his belt in a second, pulled down his pants and he was soon lying on me.
My legs were spread wide and all I had to do was hold my panties to the side while he slid right in.
We both moaned as the strokes started gentle and passionate. I hadn't done this before, and seeing how intoxicating it was, I was glad I listened to my wild side and pushed for it.
Jake buried his lips in mine while he increased the pace and I moans loudly but he quickly covered mouth with his hands.
"Gently babe…" he muttered and I nodded anxiously.
Five minutes later, I threw my head back in a frenzy, while he went really fast and soon came hard in me.
When we finally pulled apart, he looked at me with a soft smile. "You're full of surprises, aren't you?"
"Maybe," I replied, grinning. "But you absolutely love it, don't you?" I quizzed, while he chuckled.
"Yeah," he said, his gaze softening. "I do. More than you know." He retorted.