Family Love Page 10

  “The only reservation I have is that you live in Seattle and I live here. I can tell by the way you treat Max and Molly that you care about family. Payton, I don’t get involved easily. It is very important that you understand my children come first to me. I have always wanted a partner that would love my children and me. I want a fam¨ily, lover, and partner. You are someone I could find that with, and I want to take that chance. If you are willing, we will figure everything out.”

  Payton relaxed as she and Reina talked about anything and every¨thing. They visited for several hours and they shared their hopes and dreams. Family, love, commitment, and mutual attraction were important to the both of them. Payton shared her desire to be part of Reina’s growing family, and her promise to be there for every step of Reina’s pregnancy. It was after midnight before the two of them climbed into bed. A feeling of contentment filled Payton as she and Reina shared a long goodnight kiss. One kiss led to another as their mutual passion for each other was unleashed. They made love slowly, teasing each other with gentle touches, soft kisses, and quiet words. Payton nearly cried aloud as Reina’s fingers found her wet and waiting. Her hand slipped between Reina’s legs and found her in a similar state. They made love, exchanging kiss after kiss. Reina’s body arched away from Payton’s as an orgasm shudder through her, driving Payton over the edge as she was inundated with an orgasm of her own. Their breathing came in gasps, their bodies moving against each other’s.

  “Payton,” Reina whispered, her face tightly against Payton’s.

  “Reina,” Payton breathed. Neither one needed to say anything else as they held tightly to each other, their breathing slowly returning to normal. Then they slipped off into comfortable sleep, tucked in each other’s arms.

  “Payton, sweetie. I’m leaving for work, honey.”

  “What time is it?” Payton shook herself awake.

  “It’s early. If I can get everything done today, I won’t have to go in tomorrow.” Reina hugged her tightly.

  “I’ll miss you.”

  “I’ll miss you, honey.” Reina kissed her. “I’ll call you later.”

  “Have a good day.”

  Reina waved her hand at Payton before heading out for work. She had lots of things to get accomplished.

  Payton rolled over and prepared to go to sleep. Then it dawned on her. She had better put her pajamas on before the kids woke up. She quickly slipped into them and crawled back under the covers, not a moment too soon, as Max tiptoed into the room.

  “Good morning, little man.” Payton opened up the covers and helped Max into bed. Max was still too sleepy to answer, and he wrapped his little arms around Payton’s neck and settled against her. The two of them were sound asleep in minutes.

  It was after nine o’clock before Payton and now both Max and Molly woke up. The three of them decided to go for a walk after breakfast, and then sat in the backyard enjoying the warm weather. They read books, looked at flowers, colored, and just enjoyed the day. They had just come inside to make lunch when the telephone rang.

  “Hello.”

  “Hi, how’s it going?” It was Reina.

  “Just fine. We’re fixing lunch.”

  “I thought the four of us could go out to dinner tonight. What do you think?”

  “Sounds good. Should we dress up?”

  “No, we can go to the Mexican restaurant about a mile from the house. Max and Molly love the place.”

  “Great. I’ll make sure we’re all cleaned up by the time you get home.”

  “Perfect. I’ll pick you all up around five-thirty.”

  “How is your day going?”

  “Crazy, but I’m actually getting everything cleared up so I can relax next week.”

  “It’s going to be a fun week.”

  “I can’t wait to get home tonight.”

  “I’m looking forward to it.”

  “I love you, Payton.”

  “I love you.”

  “I’ve got to go. Kiss Max and Molly for me.”

  “I will.”

  “I’ll kiss you later.” Reina chuckled.

  “I’ll hold you to that promise.” Payton laughed in return.

  “It will be my pleasure.” Payton couldn’t keep from smiling as she hung up the telephone.

  “Hey little guys, we are going out for dinner tonight.” The two children were studiously trying to spread peanut butter on their bread.

  Molly and Max became very excited as Payton explained their mother’s plans.

  “We had better finish lunch and take naps if we are going out for dinner.”

  “No nap,” Max responded.

  “Then I guess you don’t want to go out for dinner?” Payton asked while she placed his sandwich in front of him. “If you don’t take a nap, you don’t go out for dinner.”

  That reasoning seemed to set well with Max, and he began eating his lunch. It wasn’t much later that Payton put the two children down for their naps. Max fussed a little but was soon sound asleep, and Molly lay in her bed quietly looking at one of her books.

  While the children napped, Payton ironed her outfit and cleaned up the kitchen. An hour and a half later she checked on Max and Molly. She decided to wake them up, and slowly the two did. They went back out in the backyard and spent several hours coloring and reading books, while Max played with his blocks.

  At four-thirty she herded the two inside and washed them up, before helping them dress. Then the two joined her in Reina’s bed¨room while Payton cleaned up and dressed. She was just finishing combing Max’s hair when Reina entered the bedroom.

  “Well, don’t you guys look nice?” She kneeled down and kissed her two children hello.

  “Hi, Mom.”

  “You look pretty terrific, too.” Reina stood up and grinned at Pay-ton, her eyes sliding over Payton’s slender body. “These are for you.”

  Reina handed Payton a large bouquet of multi-colored flowers, and kissed her hello. “Thank you.” Payton blushed as she took them. “They are beautiful. Look, Molly and Max, aren’t these flowers pretty? Let’s go put them in a vase.”

  Reina smiled as she followed the threesome into the kitchen. Both children were clean and dressed, their hair combed. Payton was wearing a pair of khaki pants and a yellow shell. She looked very sexy.

  “You look beautiful,” Reina whispered, hugging Payton quickly.

  “Thank you,” Payton responded. She looked Reina up and down. “You look pretty terrific yourself.”

  “Mom, look at my hair,” Molly demanded. “Payton braided it for me.” It was obvious she was very proud of how she looked.

  “It’s very pretty, honey.” Reina hugged her tiny daughter.

  “Mom.” Max needed his mother’s attention also.

  “Max, you look very handsome.” She hugged him tightly. “Okay guys, let’s go to dinner.” The four of them headed for the door and the car.

  It was a very pleasant dinner as Reina and Payton shared their conversation with Max and Molly. It was over two hours before the happy group headed for home. Even with their naps, both Molly and Max were yawning by the time they’d gotten back to the house and put their pajamas on.

  “How about Payton and I read you two a story and then you go to bed? You need all your rest before we go camping.” The two children didn’t argue. Reina held Molly and Payton held Max, while Reina read from one of Molly’s favorite books.

  A half hour later the sleepy children were put to bed and Reina and Payton sat alone in the kitchen. Tamara and Lindy had called earlier and reminded the two of them to be packed and at their house by four. Reina and Payton were in charge of Friday night’s din¨ner and Sunday morning’s breakfast, so they had shopping to do. They also needed to get out blankets and pillows, and clothes for the kids.

  “I can’t believe we’re taking five kids and four adults camping,” Reina groaned, sliding her arms around Payton’s neck.

  “It’ll be fun,” Payton reassured her as they kissed. “Besides, I prom
ised Max and Molly they could fish.”

  “Great, but you’re baiting the hook, not me.” Reina grimaced as Payton laughed.

  “What do you say to meeting me in the bedroom and making good on your promise?” Payton’s sexy smile caused Reina’s stomach to flutter.

  “I think that’s a wonderful idea.” Reina kissed her slowly, her hands traveling down Payton’s back and settled on to her hips. “You know, I think it’s going to take me all night.”

  “I think I can deal with that.” Payton smiled and followed Reina down the hall and into the bedroom.

  “We’d better make the most of tonight, because for the next two nights we’re sleeping with Max and Molly,” Reina reminded Payton, quickly helping her out of her clothes.

  “Honey, I plan on making the most of every night,” Payton prom¨ised as she slid her hands under Reina’s blouse and surrounded her breasts. Reina hissed as Payton’s fingers stroked Reina’s nipples.

  “Let’s get you out of these clothes.” Payton’s lips pressed against Reina’s lips, her cheek, and her neck.

  “Please.” It was all Reina said, as Payton ever so slowly slid off Reina’s blouse and equally as slowly undid her bra. Her mouth and hands covered every inch of Reina’s breasts before she removed the rest of her clothes.

  “You are so beautiful,” Payton whispered, kneeling in front of Reina. Her lips and tongue teased Reina, and she traced her hips and stomach until Reina’s hips twisted and turned in Payton’s hands. Payton could wait no longer to taste the very center of her. Her mouth covered Reina as her tongue slid in and out until she could feel Reina’s response. Her fingers joined her tongue, driving Reina crazy with desire. A series of orgasms had Reina’s body shuddering in Payton’s arms, as she cried out in pleasure.

  “Hold me Payton,” Reina cried. Payton stood and pulled Reina into her arms as she wept softly against Payton’s shoulder.

  “Honey, why are you crying?” Payton asked gently kissing the tears that slid from Reina’s eyes.

  “I love you, Payton.”

  “I love you. Why the tears, sweetheart?”

  “I can’t stand to let you go, to never see you again. I want to be with you.”

  “Honey, I’m here and I’m not going anywhere. I want this to work.” Payton spoke quietly as she held Reina. She knew what Reina meant but she couldn’t acknowledge her own fears.

  “Payton, I’m serious. I really want to be with you.” Reina looked into Payton’s eyes. “Do you think you would consider moving here, living here with me and my kids? You could wait until after I have the baby and see if you still want to be with me.”

  “Reina, honey, listen to me. I don’t want to wait until after you have your baby. I want to be there the whole time, if you’ll let me.”

  “Are you sure?” Reina’s eyes were shiny with tears as she gazed at Payton.

  “I am very sure. I want to be with you and all three kids. The ques¨tion is, do you want me in your life with you and your children?”

  “Payton, I want you here. I can’t think of anyone I would rather spend my life with, and I know you will always take care of Max and Molly.”

  “And the new baby. So what’s the matter then?”

  “Payton, I’m going to have a baby and I’m so fearful that you’ll look at me in a couple of months and leave.”

  “Reina, I won’t leave, I promise. I love that you are having a baby.” Payton dropped to her knees and covered Reina’s stomach with kisses.

  “Payton, I love you.” Reina pulled Payton to her feet and kissed her. Her hands slid along Payton’s hips, pulling her tightly against her, her mouth meeting Payton’s with hunger. Reina was not gentle as she devoured Payton’s body with her mouth and hands, murmur¨ing her love. Somehow the two of them found themselves on the bed as Reina renewed her efforts and made love to her thoroughly. They continued their lovemaking until the early hours of the morning, before they fell into exhausted sleep, still in each other’s arms.

  It was still dark when Payton felt delicious soft kisses against her neck and back. Moaning with happiness, she enjoyed Reina’s wet mouth while Reina’s hands reached around and floated over her breasts. The flash of heat and pleasure was instantaneous and her nipples tightened in response. Payton leaned back against Reina’s body, her arms reaching back to hold on to Reina’s hips. Payton’s sighs encouraged Reina; her fingers continued their magic, tracing Payton’s flat stomach and hips. Reina’s lips tasted Payton’s neck and shoulders and her hand slid between Payton’s legs, parting her moist curls.

  “Oh God!” Payton cried as Reina touched her softly, her body jerking in response.

  “Payton, I love how you feel, how you respond when I touch you. You are so beautiful, so sexy.” Reina’s words came in quiet whispers as she made love to Payton.

  Payton was beyond words and was completely overwhelmed by a series of orgasms that shook her to her toes. Payton turned her upper body toward Reina as they kissed thoroughly, their tongues sliding together as their mouths meshed.

  Hungrily, Payton turned her body until she faced Reina. Her mouth wouldn’t be satisfied as she covered Reina’s breasts with mouth-watering kisses. Her fascination with Reina’s very full breasts and nipples caused Reina to shiver as Payton’s hot mouth sucked and teased. Reina’s breathing became labored when Payton’s tongue tasted her stomach and bathed the tops of her thighs. Payton’s tongue slid along the inside of Reina’s thigh and Reina shivered in anticipation, as Payton’s mouth hovered over her very center before taking pleasure in Reina’s gasping response. Payton’s tongue stroked lightly and then increasing its pressure until Reina’s body began to vibrate. Her fingers gripped Payton’s shoulders and her thighs clenched and shook. Payton’s tongue and mouth drove Reina mind¨less until she was limp with exhaustion. Payton held tightly onto Reina’s hips, her face resting on Reina’s stomach. Reina reached down to Payton and pulled her up into her arms, hugging her tightly as she tried to catch her breath.

  No words were necessary. They just held onto each other, enjoying the closeness and the overwhelming emotions they felt at that moment. Again, they drifted off to sleep, Payton’s body draped on top of Reina’s, their hands clasped together, their faces tucked against each other’s.

  “Reina, honey, you’d better put your nightgown on, Max and Molly will be here any minute.” It was early morning.

  “Do I have to?” Reina grinned as her arms stretched around Pay-ton’s neck. “You know what I want?”

  “What?” Payton smiled at her very sexy lover, enjoying the feel of Reina’s body stretching against her own.

  “Twenty-four hours of uninterrupted time with you.”

  “Sounds heavenly, but it won’t be today.” Payton sighed.

  Reina raised her arms so that Payton could slide the nightgown on. The view of Reina’s naked breasts so close to Payton’s mouth was too much of a temptation, and she surrounded Reina’s nipple, suck¨ing lightly.

  “Payton,” Reina hissed, leaning into her.

  “I can’t resist you,” Payton admitted as she sat up and pulled the nightgown over Reina’s breasts. “You are just too beautiful to cover up.”

  “I don’t want you to resist me.” Reina grinned and pulled Payton onto her lap. They shared several intense kisses before smiling at one other and sitting quietly in each other’s arms. It was several minutes before Reina rose and went in to shower and Payton got up.

  “Reina, I started a pot of coffee, would you like a cup?’

  “Yes, please. And then we need to talk.” Reina stood in the bath¨room drying her hair.

  “About what?” Payton’s heart pounded as she gazed at Reina.

  “About how I’m going to talk you into moving and living here with me and my kids forever.” If the words hadn’t gone directly to Payton’s heart, the brilliant smile on Reina’s face would have had the same effect.

  Payton looked at Reina for the longest moment as a slow smile showed her happiness. She walke
d to the side of the bed next to Reina and spoke. “You just have to ask me.” Payton held her breath.

  “Payton, will you come live with me and my kids and be a part of my family? Will you be with me while I have our third child? I will love you forever, I promise.” Reina’s voice shook with emotion as she spoke, her hands trembling.

  “Reina, yes, my answer is yes.” Payton couldn’t help but cry as she reacted to Reina’s words. “I want to come live with you and be part of your family, and more than anything I want to be with you when you have your baby.”

  “Our baby,” Reina corrected her with a whisper, and she kissed Payton gently, taking her hands. “It will be our baby.”

  Payton’s tears flowed freely as she held Reina tightly in her arms. She couldn’t believe that she had just agreed to move in with Reina and her children. She had only known Reina for less than a week.

  “Honey, are you sure you want to quit your job and give up your home?”

  “My home would be here with you and the kids.”

  “How long will it take you to move here?”

  “I’m not sure. I’ll need to find a job and put my condominium up for sale.”

  “If you don’t like this house we can find another.”

  “Reina, I love your home, and Max and Molly are used to it.”

  “I promise that you and I will make it our home.”

  “Mom, are you up?” Molly called as she entered the bedroom.

  “Yes, Molly. Come here and give Payton and me a hug. Is Max awake?”

  “Nope.” Molly hugged Payton and then her mother. Reina held Molly on her lap as Payton stood next to them.

  “Reina, I’m going to get us both a cup of coffee. Molly, do you want a glass of juice?”

  “Yes, please?”

  Payton took one last look at Reina and Molly talking quietly to each other, before she left the room. The thought of spending the rest of her life with Reina was so wonderful, but to see Max and Molly grow up was an added blessing. The fact that Reina was preg¨nant made the relationship even more special. It was a huge step, one she was very nervous about. She needed to talk to Lindy.