Thread: One Night...Forever Changed (Reydan and LingeringDesire)

The kiss to her cheek was un expected and caused her skin to tingle. Keeley wanted to pull him to her and show him exactly how she wished to be greeted, they had a child together for crying out loud. My pleasure, she said back to him, softly. Slipping her arm into his felt natural, the warmth from him radiated into her as she rested her palm on his forearm. He made her feel as if she was the only woman in the room, it was always this way. She looked around at the maps and the items he had on display. Trying not to stare up at him, as much as she wanted to. I'd love one... She said, thinking he meant of soda or water. Her brow furrowed when he asked if she was allowed... but as he explained further, she laughed. Men... Noticing his own choice she smiled, but his words slapped her across the face. After what... the most amazing night of her life? After they had created Maitlyn? After he broke her heart? Each of them fit, but she bit her lip, turned her head away and chose a glass of water for herself. I can drink whatever I want, but I prefer to stay away from alcohol since... well, not anymore. She said repeating his line. She was embarrassed, they had been fuzzy, he more than her. She wanted him though and told him that when he said he wanted her... she didn't realize he was as wasted as he was, at the time. It was the next morning, she woke up smiling at him. He looked her over, said, Oh shit! And ran from the room. She was gone when he returned. When he didn't call she knew it was a mistake, she figured he'd thought she was someone else the night before and hated himself when he learned the truth. It killed everything between them, even though it had created life... guilt struck her. He drug her away from the table as she looked over the cheese and fruit. Like I have a choice... She smiled at him though, wanting things back at normal between them. Her eyes followed his arm, what is... Matt! She said, relinquishing her hold on his arm as she moved forward. Her fingers gently traced over drawings, doodles and lines she remembered well. She turned to look at him, wide smile lifting her lips at the corners. It's amazing... She whispered. Moving closer to a little figure she felt tears coming to the surface. Even after all of this, he... Her eyes were drawn to the smallest figure, Maitlyn. She loved it, the beautiful way he'd included... unknowingly... his own daughter in the picture. All that was missing was him. Keeley wanted to kiss him, to grab him and shove him against the wall and kiss him until he saw how perfect he was for her and she for him. Then stop when they were breathless and confess her secret... but she couldn't ruin his life like that. Maitlyn was her choice, not his and he didn't need that... no matter how great of a dad she thought he'd be. Her sister and brother-in-law were an unwelcome addition to the moment. She glanced at Kenzie and then away from the wall, but not at Matt. I-I'm fine... she shifted awkwardly away. yes, a perfect gentleman... Lifting her glass she smiled, I'm going to refresh this, I'll be just a minute. Kenzie was hot on her heels, she knew she would be. What is up with you? Nothing, She said grabbing a new glass of water. Then why the waterworks... was it over the mermaid Maitlyn? Kenzie asked, grabbing a glass of red wine. You are such a sap, always were... but even more now that you are a mommy. but seriously, it's a nice gesture.. deserves a dinner or a kiss... hell maybe even a blow job. Keeley's eyes went wide and her wine glass teetered as her sister listed what the nice gesture was worth. She blushed and shook her head, trying to come back with something. Well, we'll never know since you and Todd burst the bubble... I have to pee, be right back. I'm not done with this... Kenzie called out behind her. Of course you aren't... she muttered. She needed some fresh air, to compose herself and get things under control. Grabbing her jacket she stepped out onto the street and sighed.