Stacy
Life is perfect. I can't help but be happy. How could I not be? I’m free from the wrath of Percy, and I have total devotion from all three brothers—Carter, Kieran, and Nolan have all been so good to me.
None of them hold me responsible for anything. All of us were targets in the little game of chess Percy was playing. He lied to cover his ass with every last one of us.
The house is now free from the destruction that followed this man, and even better, all the fences are mended between the brothers. I know that I’ll do everything I can to make sure it stays this way.
I think Nolan was the one hurt the worst. When Percy held the gambling debt over his head, he couldn't be himself. It was impossible for trust to exist between the three of them.
To celebrate all the changes that have come about and the amazing future that awaits us, I plan a dinner for the four of us. It will be a celebration that no one will ever forget.
I spend the day with the kitchen staff going over the perfect menu for this evening. I've decided it should be something extraordinary. A night we’ll never forget.
The chef suggests a roast turkey with all the trimmings, and for dessert, a peach cobbler. My mouth waters thinking about it. We have so much to celebrate now.
Dressing for dinner, I choose a black silk dress and heels. Of course, I know that all three of them will want to rip this off me the moment they see it, but I hope to make it through dinner at least.
I press a button on my phone and say, "Boys, dinner in fifteen minutes. The chef said don't be late. She's cooked your favorite dinner." The message is delivered to our group text.
When I make my way downstairs,
the table in the dining room is already set. The place settings are adorned with the finest china, the glasses filled with a vintage wine picked from the massive wine cellar. A small rectangle box sits on each salad plate. That’s my addition to the meal.
I take a seat at the table before they all arrive. I'm incredibly nervous right now. What if they say I have to leave? You know, like Barbara did? I’d be devastated, but I know in my heart that will never happen. Too much has happened between us for me to be forced out of the house.
The first one to enter is Carter. He looks perfect in a black pair of slacks, a white turtleneck, and a simple pair of black Italian leather shoes.
"Wow, Stacy. You look amazing. I like that smile on your face."
He kisses my cheek before taking the seat next to me.
Next is Kieran. He’s wearing a warm grey suit, the tie a russet red. I can't believe how handsome he looks tonight.
"Stacy, you went to a lot of trouble tonight. I guess we’ll have to show you how much we appreciate that later."
His eyebrows wiggle suggestively as Nolan walks in dressed casually in jeans and a sweater.
"Hey, stop flirting with my girl."
Everyone laughs at this point. We all know that I am all of theirs now.
After Nolan takes a seat, they all notice the boxes on the table. Carter picks up his, shaking it. Nolan does the same.
"Hey, stop it. You'll spoil the surprise."
All of them look a little confused about the boxes. I’m nervous, but I think I’ll get nothing but approval from them all.
"So, we all know that I was never married to Percy, and he lied about everything."
Nodding their heads, I can tell they’re being typical boys. The boxes are driving them crazy.
"My father is safe now, and the threat is over. So, I have a little surprise for you all. Well, it's for me too. How about you open the boxes?"
Chewing my bottom lip, I watch as they rip open the ribbons, pull the lids off, and stop everything. Each box contained a positive pregnancy test. I found out earlier today that I’m pregnant.
"Whoa, what does this mean?"
"Wait, you're pregnant?"
"Which one of us is the Father?"
All of them speak at once. But I can only answer two of them.
"I am pregnant, but as for the father, I don't know. And I don’t want to know. I adore all of you, and I feel like we’re all in this together. I want you all to be the father of this child."
I beam with pride as they all jump from their chairs and come over to hug me. One by one, each of the brothers kiss my lips, hugging the mother of their child.
"We don't want to know either,” Carter says. “We can all live here and raise the child together."
"Wow, I'm going to be a dad. That’s fucking awesome!" Kieran adds.
"This is perfect. We all got the best part of this deal. We got you, Stacy." Nolan gives me a tender smile.
Emotional tears run down my cheeks. I’m thrilled about this. I've always wanted a child, but now, it’s even better than I imagined it would be because I’m ensured that my baby will have the best life possible.
"So, I was thinking. Since Percy’s gone, can I redecorate his room for the baby? It seems logical since it's the room that’s between us all?"
"Of course. Just tell us what you need, but don't you touch a thing. We will hire someone to come in and do all the work for you."
"I agree, I don't want you taking any chances with our child inside of you."
"We can still fuck, right? That won't hurt the baby?"
The entire room erupts in laughter as I ensure them the child will be just fine.
After a fantastic meal, the four of us end up in what will soon become the playroom.
Tossing the picture of Percy off the wall, his office is now the place that we’ll share all our dirty little secrets. Though now, there’s nothing dirty about it.
We aren’t hiding anymore. We get to live our lives together and raise our child. That’s a better life than I ever could have imagined. And it’s my life now.