MAEVE HAWTHORN.
“Which do you think I should wear today? I want him to be taken by surprise when he sees me.” I said, holding up two different dresses for Scarlett and Clara to choose.
Everyday after that night at the beach has been nothing but bliss, it’s been more than a month now and Enzo and I are still going strong.
My closet has been filled up with dresses, hoodies and T-shirts that he either got from me or I stole from him and I just felt like my life had never been better.
When I told Scarlett and Clara about the new development, they had the same reaction even though they weren’t together when I told them.
“The red one is sexy but I feel like the black is fierce and Enzo would definitely love it on you.” Clara said and Scarlett immediately nodded in agreement.
Tonight is date night and he had gone out as usual to make preparations while I stayed back and just got ready for him to come pick me up.
The thought of it made my heart flutter and even though I was so sure that nothing could really come between us, I still couldn’t help but wish that this lasts forever.
Enzo has been trying so hard to make sure that this relationship works, he was always around whenever I needed him and last night even after getting a call from his best friend, he wouldn’t get out of bed because he wanted to be in it with me.
“So, you’ve been so full of life and I love it. I’m happy for you but have you thought about what the next step is?” Scarlett asked and I swallowed.
“Next step? What next step are you talking about?” I enquired, the only thing I’ve ever thought about was if he was going to come back home with my favorite junk food.
But knowing Scarlett, I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that she had thought so far ahead and was probably already scouting for venues for my wedding.
“I don’t know, I mean, he is still the most dangerous man alive and you’re in a very serious, official relationship with him.” She paused.
“I know you love him, it’s written all over your face but are you sure you’re up for it? Are you sure you’re up for doing this forever thing with him?” She added and I sighed.
I’ve thought about it in more ways than one, I’ve asked myself that question multiple times and my answer hasn’t changed and I genuinely do not think it’s ever going to.
“Yes,” I responded firmly and with conviction, “I love Enzo, I knew about the nature of his work before I fell in love with him and I knew what I was getting into too.” I smiled.
“I wouldn’t do this forever thing with anyone that’s not Enzo De-Luca.” I finished and Scarlett and Clara both stared at each other for a moment.
I waited for their judgement as if I was being prosecuted and relief washed over me like the touch of comforting fingers when they both smiled and threw themselves at me.
“We were just asking, we wanted to hear you proclaim your love for him again.” Clara said as they held me and I couldn’t hold in my laughter as I hugged them back.
If my life could just keep going this smoothly then I would never ask the universe for anything more. My heart suddenly pounded and I felt an ache in my head.
The pain was unbearable but it was only for a moment, my legs shook and the room looked as though it was upside down for a moment before I recovered.
I knew really well that if it weren’t for the people holding me then I would have hit the ground. My stomach churned and I felt irritated, almost as though I wanted to barf.
“Ladies, I need to go to the bathroom.” I said, clearing my throat as I rushed to the bathroom and turned the tap on. My eyes rolled, my head pounded and nothing I did held back the vomit that forced its way out of my throat.
Washing my face and staring at the mirror, I didn’t need anyone to tell me what this meant. I’ve missed two of my periods already and all pregnancy tests I took kept coming back positive.
The plan was to tell him about it tonight if things go well but even at that, I still can’t shake off the feeling that something was definitely going to go wrong.
“When are you going to tell him you’re pregnant?” Scarlett asked as soon as I walked out of the bathroom and my eyes widened.
“Shh! People will hear you!” I hushed, covering her mouth as my heart pounded really hard against my chest but Scarlett was strong enough to get me off her.
“The only people here are you and I,” she rolled her eyes, “also, I’m sure you don’t think Clara doesn’t know, she probably just isn’t saying anything.” She added and I sighed.
“Well, I know, I just want to tell Enzo first before telling anyone else, except you since you already know.” I explained and Scarlett nodded.
My best friend and I spoke through the entire makeup session as she helped me with everything and I confessed to her that I intended to tell Enzo today if everything went well.
“We’re done!” Scarlett announced at about the same time a knock came on the door, “that’s your man, good luck, baby girl.” She smiled at me and I nodded.
Taking one final look at myself in the mirror, my hands moved as if they had a mind of their own as they rubbed my belly before I turned around and walked out of the room.
Enzo was waiting by the door, he stood tall like a towering spruce and if I hadn’t seen much of him to know that it’s really him, I’d be convinced he was a Greek god.
His dark hair had grown significantly and he had it packed in a ponytail, his green eyes left invisible trails on every single part of my body and I swallowed when I saw that the first three buttons on his shirt were undone.
My pussy purred and I felt the juice soaking my panties as I clenched and held back the urge to rub my thighs together and moan.
I wanted to take him by surprise by showing up like this but he beat me to it and Enzo would forever be the most handsome man I ever met.
“You’re just…” His voice trailed off as he placed a hand on my waist and pulled me into him, he took a deep breath with his face buried in my neck and I could swear that I felt his cock kick against me.
“You are beautiful.” He muttered before pulling away, his green eyes staring deep into my brown ones and making me melt so much that I thought I was going to disappear.
My cheeks felt hot and I opened my mouth, the intention was to thank him for the compliment but his lips claimed mine before I could say anything.
His tongue traced the soft fullness of my lips, not caring about the fact that he was practically eating my lipstick as he kissed me.
“Every. Single. Day. I. Question. The. Good. Deed. I. Must. Have. Done. To. Be. Blessed. With. A. Goddess. Like. You.” He spoke as he kissed me.
Giving myself freely to the passion of his kiss, I felt the gentle ministration of his lips on my mouth and along my neck set my body aflame.
I could barely breathe and it wasn’t because I couldn’t, it was mainly because I didn’t want to. I didn’t want him to stop kissing me, I didn’t want him to stop looking at me like this and I was scared that breathing would just make it all go away.
The strong hardness of his lips, the feel of his hand sliding down my waist and stopping right on my ass as he pressed my body into his drove me insane.
“I know you can’t keep your hands off each other but it would be nice if some of us don’t have to watch the porn.” A familiar voice sounded behind me and I laughed as Enzo pulled away.
His lips were already covered with the lipstick he got from mine, “Scarlett, how are you?” His voice was rough, warm and my mouth burned with fire.
“I was good until I opened the door and saw you both about to do it against the door.” She responded as she walked past me but stopped when she got to Enzo.
It’s always been some sort of tension with the both of them, they get into fights more easily than any siblings I know and they both try desperately to mark their territories.
“You might be kissing her but I’ve seen her naked, that should be enough to let you know that you can’t take my place.” Scarlett’s voice was low but I could still hear.
Holding back my laugh, I watched as Enzo smiled devilishly as he prepared his comeback, “what are you talking about? I’ve not only seen her naked, I’ve been inside her and not just one time.” My jaw dropped and my eyes widened.
“Don’t get cocky because when it gets down to it, she’ll choose me over you,” Scarlett clapped back and Enzo laughed as they both glared at each other.
“Right, Mae-”
“As extremely sweet as this rivalry is, Enzo and I have somewhere to get to.” I interrupted before I could get dragged into their childish fights.
“Well, before you there was me,” Scarlett said to him before continuing her walk down the hallway, “I have to get to work, call me when you get back.”
“I’ll try to make sure she has her phone, her voice and senses by the time we get home.” Enzo shouted.
“FUCK YOU!” Scarlett yelled back, understanding what Enzo meant by that and I just couldn’t stop laughing.
Seeing my best friend and boyfriend get along felt like a different kind of blessing. Scarlett never got along with Theo so seeing her get along with Enzo was everything.
“She hates me,” Enzo laughed as he turned to me and extended his hand, “shall we?”