Chapter Five
Andrew was on the cusp of exploding. Literally, his engorged cock ached to release the seed built up. Lying back in the driver’s seat, he held the back of Emily’s head as she stroked him with her precious lips. His body burned with need. He wanted to pump into her, but anyone could walk down the alley and find them. The darkened windows would hide most of their actions, but he didn’t dare risk someone interrupting them in the midst of sex. For now, he enjoyed her caress on his hard length. He’d fill her with it later.
She dragged her tongue up and then circled underneath the head. He groaned as the zings of pleasure danced within him.
“Damn, that feels so good,” he said.
She repeated her loving kiss. The tension within him had almost reached a breaking point. She took him deep into her mouth again and again. He couldn’t hold back any longer. Her love brought him the release he’d been seeking. His erection pulsed while the warm fluid it held flowed free. Euphoria drifted through him. She slowed her movements. He’d miss her love and the way she made him so horny. No one could ever replace her.
His fast beating heart calmed but his cock hadn’t yet. She removed her lips and lifted her head.
“Better?” she asked.
He inhaled a long breath. “For now. I would be much better if I could make love to you.” He lifted the back of his seat.
“Trust me, I would like you to, but this isn’t the best place for sex.”
The tall buildings on both sides added some privacy, but not enough in the daylight. He liked to strip Emily, touch and kiss her. He wouldn’t risk someone seeing her naked beauty. It was for his eyes only.
“Rain check,” he said as he tucked his length back into his boxers and jeans.
“I’ll cash it later.”
His wife’s fun nature, good humor, and loving spirit were all qualities he admired and adored. As he started the engine, he wondered if such characteristics would transfer to their child. He hoped so.
Andrew steered out of the alley in a blissful state of mind and it had nothing to do with the blowjob. The appointment had turned out well. Mother and baby were both healthy. Emily’s blood pressure wasn’t a big concern, but he had to wonder if the stress of him leaving was a contributing factor. He’d noticed an increase in her pulse after she’d had moments of the blues. The previous night had been no exception. The numbers weren’t too bad, but he wondered if they could worsen the further into her pregnancy. He’d have to monitor her better and try harder not to speak about his departure.
“These pictures are great,” she said as she held them in her hands.
“They are. I love looking at them. Can you believe how much our baby has grown?”
He recalled the first ultrasound they’d gone to. The fetus had been a few inches in length. Now it appeared to be eight to ten inches long. And the heartbeat… What a beautiful sound. He was in awe of the life inside her and how quickly it developed.
“It doesn’t look like an alien so much now,” she said.
“When you take out the bag with the other pictures, I’d like to show them to Matt. I think he’ll enjoy seeing them, too.”
“Yeah, he should look at them.”
He glanced at her while he drove. She held a wide grin on her face as she stared forward.
“What?” he asked.
“Nothing.” She shook her head, but the smile remained.
“Oh no, there’s something in that sweet head of yours. Tell me.”
“I can’t. Not yet. It’s just an idea anyway.”
“Then share it.”
“No, it’s mine. You’ll have to wait.”
“That’s not fair.”
He steered into the garage behind the hotel. The large brick building had seven floors and took up a good portion of the block. He stopped at the gate and swiped his card.
“I think you should tell me,” he said as the gate lifted.
“No, Andrew, not now. I’ll share it with you soon. Be patient.”
“How soon?” He drove through the garage, searching for a spot.
“Soon.” She huffed.
He clenched his jaw. He hated she wouldn’t tell him her idea. Because she refused, he suspected it had to be a surprise, maybe even something for Christmas. Damn it, now he needed to find something spectacular to give her. And time was running out with it being Christmas Eve tomorrow.
He parked in a spot on the third floor. Although their suite was on the seventh level, they could take the elevator up.
“I’d like to stop at the Square after dinner. I think it will be open. We should look around at some shops,” Andrew said while she gathered her purse from the floor.
Located in the center of town, the Square was a multilevel complex with a wide array of shops. He’d read about it in a magazine offered at the hotel. They’d passed by the building several times, but had yet to venture inside.
“Yeah, that sounds fine to me,” she said. “We’d planned to walk around after we eat anyway.”
They exited the Jeep. Andrew hurried around to catch up with her. He hit the button on the remote to trigger the alarm. Together, they headed for the stairwell and elevators.
Emily shoved her hands into the pockets of her jacket. Her purse dangled from one of her arms. “It’s cold. Remind me next time not to visit any places near the east coast in the winter.” Condensation from her breath disappeared quickly.
He grabbed the door for her and opened it. “Make sure to wear layers tonight. I think it might even snow.”
She led the way to the elevator. “Well, the Square will look pretty if it does.” She hit the call button.
“We could try ice skating. The rink isn’t far from the Square.”
“You and Matt can. I’d love to see two big men on thin blades trying to skate on ice.”
“Afraid to try? Surely you know how since you grew up in Chicago.”
The elevator doors opened. He followed her inside. Within seconds of her pressing the dial on the display, they were on the way up.
“I’ve skated before several times. It’s not difficult. I’m passing because of the baby. If someone gets in my way, and I try to avoid them and fall…”
“Right. I don’t want you risk hurting yourself or the baby. Ice skating was a bad idea.”
“No, it’s a good one for you two. I can watch and drink hot chocolate.”
“We’ll see. I’m more interested in checking out the shops in the Square.”
The elevator stopped on the seventh floor. Emily walked out first. He followed her down the hall to the entrance. She stopped at the door.
“I’m glad you went with me to the doctor,” she said as he swiped the card from the hotel. “I always feel better when you’re with me. When I looked at those other women waiting, it made me sad to think they were alone.”
He opened the door for her after the lights flashed green. “I always get excited to go with you. I want to know how my two girls are doing.”
She strode down the hall. “It is amazing to see the changes.”
“I would miss out if I weren’t with you. I can’t have that,” he said as he walked beside her.
They stopped at the door to their suite. Andrew had one more chance to try to get her to share her idea while he had her alone. He tugged on her arm and backed her to the wall. She removed her hands from the coat pockets as he stepped closer to her.
“Can you give me a small hint about your idea?” he asked.
She took hold of the zipper on his jacket and gently pulled it. “If I did that, it would ruin the surprise.”
“I don’t mind.”
She scoffed. “I’m not telling you.”
“Please?”
“No. Just wait one day.”
“So it’s a Christmas gift?”
She rolled her eyes. “Andrew, open the door. I need to pee.”
Of course she did. The excuse worked well in any intense situation. Shaking his head, he inserted the key card.
“Don’t worry, you’ll love it,” she said before she pushed the door open.
He adored his wife with all his heart, but when she played games with him and planned surprises, well, he had to find a way to top whatever she had. The challenge had been set. He had less than thirty-six hours to obtain something to impress and stun her. He hoped he could do it.