Ken and Kevin rushed in, their eyes widening when they saw the ring on my finger. Ken squealed in delight. "Yay, Mom and Dad are getting married! Finally!" he said."Congrats, when's the wedding?" asked Kevin, who seemed almost as excited as Ken. I felt speechless. I wanted to be happy and excited, but I couldn't find the words. Ellis answered for me. "I think two months will be a good time, just enough time to get everything ready." The words hung in the air, and I felt a weight descend in my stomach. Could I really get ready in that short of a time to do something so big and life-changing? Could I forgive Ellis for all the lies? I would need to seriously think this over. Ellis seemed to understand, and he lightly touched my arm. "It's okay," he said quietly. "You don't have to decide right now. Take your time and think it over." I nodded, feeling relieved. I looked out the window, my thoughts taking me far away. I thought about the past few months, about all the secrets, the d
Ellis grabbed me from behind. Since everyone was asleep now, I could feel Ellis push his body into mine. "I want to enjoy you while we're on a cruise ship." Hearing those words made me quiver with desire. Goosebumps formed on my arms and a chill went up my spine. Ellis grabbed my body and carried me to our room placing me on the bed. I giggled as I reached for him. My fingers crept up his thighs, playing over his skin until I could grab hold of his shaft. Feeling his muscles tense and hearing him moan made me also moan. My hips bucked forward, and the shaft moved under my hand.I felt his hand on my chest and one of the cups of my bra moved down. His fingers dug into my breasts and pinched my nipples. My other breast sprang free, and the air moved across it like waves on the ocean.His tongue darted out to lick his lips as he backed up away from me. I pulled him toward me with my hand on his shaft. For several long moments, Ellis explored my body with his hands and mouth. I wiggled u
On the day of the wedding, the island was alive with excitement. The weather looked perfect for this special day. No wind or rain would ruin this special moment for me. I felt thankful for that. Ellis and I were finally tying the knot! It felt like we’d been together and engaged forever without any progress. Now our families and friends are here to witness the special moment. I wore the stunning white wedding gown with golden design on it. Everyone could see my bare shoulders since it would be off-the-shoulder, which I loved since you didn’t see off-the-shoulder dresses that often. Seeing Ken and Kevin go down the aisle made me smile wide. They both looked good in black and white tuxes. I walked down the aisle with my father. It felt so special to me. Once I stood in front of Ellis, I could see him dressed in a classic black tuxedo. The vows came now and I held my breath as I heard Ellis speak loudly and clearly. “My dearest Olivia, we have been through some rough times. Again, I d
**Ellis POVThe last leg of our journey home was a flight that felt longer than the entire cruise. It probably didn't help that it was the middle of the night. Everyone looked exhausted as we all sat in the plane. I dozed off from time to time. Holding Olivia’s hand as much as possible the entire way. It felt nice to finally get into the limo and see the familiar surroundings. It was nice to be back in Boston. The ride from the airport to the house didn't seem to take all that long. Once the limo stopped in front of the Peterson mansion, I sighed with relief. Everyone climbed out and rushed inside.As soon as we stepped inside, we were greeted by a familiar face. My grandfather, Herman, held out his arms wide with a bright smile. I smiled happily at him and set our bags down for a moment. “Welcome home,” Grandfather Herman greeted us. He was beaming with joy. “Did you have a wonderful wedding trip? I’m sorry I couldn’t make it, but I’m so glad you’re here now.”“We’re glad to be home
I got a call a few days after our wonderful time of settling into the estate. A call I didn’t expect. It was the Mayor. I found it surprising that he would be calling me."So, what’s up, Mayor?" I asked."I was interested in talking about your proposal for urban and suburban development.""Oh, okay sure. Did you want to talk in person about this?" I asked."Sure, whenever you can get here." "I will be on my way." I hung up and hurried out of the mansion. I arrived at the Mayor’s office a few minutes earlier than he probably expected. I was expecting a warm welcome. But I was wrong. Dead wrong.As I waited for him, I could hear the Mayor was on the phone, speaking in hushed tones. I couldn’t make out everything he was saying, but I instantly sensed something was wrong when I heard the name Bennett Klein. The Mayor hung up the phone and called me in, his face a mask of solemnity. “Bennett Klein is missing,” he said. “He’s a fugitive from justice,” the Mayor replied grimly. “He fled th
**Olivia POV The next several weeks seemed to drag on for me. Same thing every day. I was so bored all the time. Since the weeks were piling up, my body started to show more and more. I know it's a blessing to have kids. Especially when some women can't have them. My chest grew more and felt harder and filled up. My face looked a little puffy too. Even my thighs started to puff up.With the baby growing, it started to feel heavier on my small frame. So, now my back started to hurt more often. I hated the aches and pains. Ellis was up at the Crack of dawn and went to work. The two boys started school. Both of them seemed excited about it. Especially Ken since he would get to meet new kids. But that meant it would be just me at home in the humongous mansion with Grandpa Herman staying mostly in his room. I felt so lonely.Morning came around again, I noticed the school bus out front. So, I rushed towards the stairs. “Ken, Kevin! Bus is here!” I yelled loudly.I watched Ken rush down t
Suddenly, the front doors flew open and a wisp of cold air rushed inside the living room. Ken leaped up and yelled, “Daddy!”“Ken, Kevin, are you two okay?” Ellis asked loudly as he came running over.“Yeah, we’re fine. Did the school call you?” Ken asked.“Yes, so I rushed home to check on you,” Ellis said with a nod.“Well, everything’s fine, Daddy. Can you stay home with us now?” Ken asked.“Sorry, buddy. I can’t. I have meetings in about an hour. I had just enough time in-between to come check on you. Why didn’t anyone call me about you guys coming home early?” Ellis asked as he looked at me.“Sorry, Ellis, they just got here within the last two hours or so. Besides, you’ve been busy with work. I know working with the Mayor is important to you. So, I didn’t want to bother you when it wasn’t an emergency. You haven’t been home much lately anyways.”“That’s no excuse, Olivia. I’d still like to know when something important happens to the boys. There was plenty of time to call me, Oli
**Ellis POVI stood on the steel beam of the skyscraper and looked out across the city skyline. It looked fascinating to me. I had taken over this project after Bennett Klein’s disappearance and had been working on it for weeks. Being away from Olivia made it feel like a long time. But I was proud of the progress that had been made. The building was nearly complete. The project was on time and on budget. Pretty amazing if you ask me. That doesn't always happen. I was confident that I would be able to hand it over to the city in just a few more weeks.I walked through the skyscraper, admiring the view of the city from the upper floors. The air was crisp and clear, the sun just beginning to set. I felt a sense of pride. I knew it would be a beautiful addition to the skyline.I checked my watch and continued my inspection. Even though I had a nagging feeling in the back of my mind. Something I had forgotten. I shook it off and kept walking. Then my phone buzzed.It was a text from O