When the day met the night Part 2

Chapter Four

I was sitting in the shade watching them play in the pool. It was late in the day and though it was still hot, I didn't really feel like swimming. Our conversation from last week was still going around my head, I couldn't stop thinking about it. My heart ached when I remembered how sorry he had been after I'd told him my true feelings. I hated the hurt look on his face, I wanted more than anything to make him happy. True to his word, he never mentioned it in any way, he pretended as though it had never happened. Though sometimes, I would catch a glimpse of worry on his face when he didn't think I was looking. "What's wrong, hey are you listening?" Jared's voice finally broke through my thoughts, getting my attention. I blinked looking over at him, "what is it?" I said puzzled, I had been deep in thought. "I'm talking to you and you're just staring into space, I said it's hot, why don't you come in with us" he said smiling warmly, I shook my head. "It's okay I'm happy to watch but I'll hang my legs in" I said, moving to the edge and putting my legs in the cool water. I watched them playing, smiling at them and laughing as she squealed and splashed around. "Okay let's get out" he said, walking towards the steps, "no no!!" she cried, but he was out before she could argue anymore. As I wrapped a towel around her and picked her up, I heard his phone ring, I don't know who he was talking with, but he was telling them he'd wouldn't be available for the next week or so and he wanted privacy so he wasn't having anyone around. As he was hanging up, I grabbed his arm getting his attention, "If we're going to live here, I won't put up with people coming and going all the time" I said firmly. I didn't bother waiting for a reply, I left him standing there and walked off inside. I put Bluebell in the bath, trying to stop my mind from buzzing with questions and worries. I had just finished getting her dressed when Jared walked in, he'd had a shower and was drying his hair, "Hey miss Blue, are you all clean now?" he said picking her up and kissing her, "oh you smell nice" he laughed burying his nose in her hair, she giggled, wriggled out of his arms and ran off to play. I started to clean up when I felt his arms around my waist, pulling me against his chest. "Leave it, we can do it later" he said kissing my neck. "I've told everyone the house is off limits" he said, "until when?" I said gently pushing him away, but he didn't let go, he merely let me lean back. "I'm just reorganizing a few things, there will be only us, only us recording, writing, no extra people around, I promise" he said trying to pull me back, but I put my hand up to stop him. "I need privacy Jared" I said firmly, he nodded reassuringly "I promise you, it will be okay, just trust me" he said, "okay, thank you". He pulled me close and I finally relaxed, putting my arms around his neck and kissing him softly. I hated being mad at him. We spent the rest of the night bumming around, she finally fell asleep in his arms and he went up to put her to bed, coming back down quietly to sit next to me on the couch. He pulled my legs over his and smiled at me before turning away to focus on the tv. "I stopped taking it" I said in a soft voice. He turned to look at me, his brows furrowed, "stopped what baby?" he asked, confused. "Stopped, taking my .... pill" I said sighing. "You, stopped? Stopped? Wait, when?" he said, he was clearly surprised by what I had just told him. "A few days" I said shrugging. "Harper, I ... are you sure you're ready? I don't want you to feel pressured, I .." I held up a hand to stop him, "I'm ... sure, not completely, but as sure as I'll ever be" I murmured. He smiled, that smile that made my heart beat 100 miles an hour, that melted my insides and turned me into putty. I couldn't help but smile back at him. He pushed my legs off him and jumped up, grabbed my hand and hauled me up off the couch as well. He grinned then, a sexy, devilish grin. "Well, well, come on then, let's go make a baby" he said with a leer. "You know it won't happen straight away" I said rolling my eyes at him as he started pulling me towards the stairs. "I know, I know, but we can practice" he grinned slyly, I couldn't help but hide a smile. He would be hellbent on getting me pregnant now, which meant he would be screwing me like crazy. He closed the door to our room behind me, wasting no time in pulling me up against his body. His hands grasped my head and held it in place as his lips sought mine. He treated me then to a kiss, one which left me dazed, panting, a mouth hanging open, gasping for breath kind of kiss. "Still with me baby?" he murmured against my lips, I nodded. A small groan escaped me, "aha" was all I could manage. I heard a low sexy laugh come from his throat, I shivered in anticipation. "We're gonna have so much fun trying" he whispered in my ear. Of that, I had no doubt.
Jared's POV -
My heart soared when I heard her utter those words! Fuck! She was happy to have another baby!! Was she going to stay? That was still an unanswered question, but I could wait, I wouldn't push her. I was ecstatic. I was shocked to discover that I had somehow become a 1950's husband. If I was honest I didn't want her to ever work. I wanted her at home, at my beck and call. Pregnant, barefoot and ready for me all the time. I'd only had the guts to confess this to Shannon. He was more than a little surprised, he had promptly called me an asshole and laughed his head off. "You had better not ever let her find out you think that, she'll flip her shit" he warned. I agreed, her anger would be impressive. But I would never stop her pursuing her career, never, but I was more than happy if she didn't. For now at least.