STAY

Eighty Two

I woke to the sound of my phone ringing. I usually had it on silent, except when Jared was away. I grabbed it bleary eyed and answered, "hello" I said a little annoyed. "Gigi, I'm sorry, did I wake you?" speak of the devil. "it's ... 2.20 am, of course you woke me. Are you okay? What's wrong?" I said suddenly concerned. "I'm sorry to wake you. Look, I'm coming home. Genevieve, I never should have left, I'm so sorry baby" he said frantically. I was silent for a moment, "say something, please" he said. "It's okay" I said trying to hold back tears. "I'm an asshole. I'll make it up to you Gigi" he said. I sniffed, wiping away the tears that had escaped. "It's okay, it's okay" I said softly. I heard Isabella give a cry, the noise must have woken her up. "Shit, sorry, I woke the baby" he said regretfully. "Don't worry about it. I'll get her back to sleep" I said. "I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. My flight leaves in about 3 hours, it's the next available" he said. "Okay" I said. "I love you Gigi, see you soon baby" he said. "I love you too" I said and he hung up. What the hell was that about I thought, why the sudden regret? I didn't care, I was just happy he was coming back.

Jared's POV -
My dream had scared me, it was a serious wake up call. I never should have left her. I had woken up in a sweat, terrified that it had actually been true, that she'd said all those things. I had called Emma, waking her up as well, asking her to put me on the next flight home. I instructed her to tell them I had to leave, there was an emergency at home. I didn't care, I just needed to be with Genevieve.

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"Why do you think he's coming back?" asked Miles. It was a lucky coincidence that I had an appointment with him today. I was feeling better, whether that was because my meds were starting to work or because Jared was coming back I wasn't sure. I was thankfully less anxious. "I don't know, guilt? Shannon has probably been updating him" I said shrugging. "Thank goodness he's been around" I added. "You speak about him with affection" he said. I nodded, "do you care about him?" he asked. "Of course, he's part of the family" I said. "No, there's something more, there's a warmth, an attachment in the way you talk about him" he said knowingly. I exhaled, "when Jared and I first got together, the three of us were all .... very close" I said carefully. He nodded, "I see, is this ever a sore spot for Jared?" he asked. I nodded slowly, "sometimes I think he regrets it, I don't know" I said. "Do you, regret it?" he asked. "Nope, not in the slightest" I said firmly, he nodded and turned to other topics. I was soon done and home shortly after. "Look who's back, it's mommy" I heard Shannon say, he appeared holding the baby. She was happily in his arms, biting on a toy. "Thank you. Was she okay?" I asked him, kissing her on the forehead. "Perfect, she was perfect" he said rocking her gently. "Jared is coming home" I said, pouring us both a drink. He nodded, "I know, he rang me at like 3 in the morning" he said. "He gives me whiplash" I said wryly. He laughed nodding, he put Isabella into her rocker and grabbed his drink. "Don't be too hard on him Gigi, he's trying to do the right thing" he said. "I know, I know" I said. "Just hear him out, he knows he fucked up" he said. I raised an eyebrow, "does he though? He's always right, didn't you know?" I said with a smirk. He grinned and nodded. We didn't need to say anything more.

Jared's POV -
I tried to sleep during my flight but it was almost impossible. I only managed to doze on and off for a couple of hours. By the time the car got to the house I was exhausted. I walked in dumping my bags and looking for Gigi. "Welcome back, she's upstairs" I heard Shannon's voice in greeting, he appeared coming over to me. "Hey, thanks. How is she?" I said accepting his hug. "She's okay, she was tired so she went back to bed" he said. I nodded, "thank you. Thanks for staying with her" I said, "of course, they both mean the world to me" he said. "I know, I appreciate it. I'm sure she does too" I said. "Go up and see her. I'm going out" he said grinning. "Will you be back for dinner?" I asked him, he shook his head. "Nah, I'm eating out, or in, depends on which way you look at it" he laughed. I grinned nodding knowingly. "Enjoy" I said, "oh I will" he said. I smirked and shook my head, heading up the stairs. I opened the door, walking in quietly. She was curled up on the bed, tucked into a little ball. Her hands as if in prayer up beside her face. She was so beautiful, my heart leapt in my chest. I went over to the baby, sound asleep. A little smile on her face, I resisted the urge to pick her up. I grinned to myself. My entire world in that one room. I needed to strike a balance or I would lose them both.
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"Hey baby, I'm home" I heard him whisper in my ear. His arm was around my waist, he was snuggled up against my back. My heart leapt, I blinked a few times trying to wake up. Turning quickly in his arms and tucking myself into his chest. Trying to get as close to him as possible. "I missed you" I said tearfully. "I know, I missed you too. I'm so sorry I left Gigi" he said. I pushed away and sat up. "You shouldn't have left. I was a complete mess. I begged you to stay and you didn't" I said sadly. He sat up as well, "I know. It was the wrong thing to do. I underestimated how vulnerable you're feeling. I'm more sorry than I can say" he said, I hung my head for a moment, pulling myself together. "Gigi, I had a dream and it frightened me. You were having fun with Shannon and you told me you'd had enough. You were done. I woke up and I was so afraid it had been real. I can't lose you. My career is important to me, I won't even try and deny it. But you and Isabella mean everything to me. We have to make it work" he said. I shook my head, "believe me I wasn't having fun. I was lying on the sofa in the studio watching him in silence, because he didn't want me to be alone" I said sharply. "I know that" he said. "I would never ask you to give up your work. It's part of who you are and you've struggled to get to where you are. I understand. But I needed you" I said sadly. "I don't know what to say other than sorry" he exhaled, pulling me into back his embrace. Tears escaped my eyes and I sobbed quietly against his chest. "Don't cry, please" he whispered. "I'm afraid that there will come a day when your career will be more important than us" I said softly. "Gigi, I promise you that won't ever happen" he said fiercely. "You have to trust me baby, trust us" he added. We heard babbling coming from across the room, the baby was awake and demanding attention. I sighed, we had resolved nothing really. I nodded letting him go and wiping my cheeks. As soon as she saw him she squealed loudly, I couldn't help but smile as he picked her up and she grabbed at his face. He kissed her lovingly, telling her how much he missed her. "I think she grew, I was barely gone a week and she looks so much bigger" he said to me. I nodded, "she does" I agreed. "Lie back down, I'll go get her a bottle" he said. I sighed nodding and lay down, watching them leave the room. I was exhausted from fighting my emotions, I wished I didn't feel the way I did. I wished I was confident and secure in myself. I hated feeling this vulnerable. He appeared minutes later and lay down next to me, the baby between us. She looked at us both in turn as he gave her the bottle, kicking her legs and swinging her arms around. "Do you want to go somewhere?" he asked me. I looked up at him curiously, "where?" I asked. "Remember that cabin at Joshua Tree, we could go, just the three of us" he said. My eyes widened, "oh, I thought you meant like, the market or something" I said in surprise. He grinned shaking his head, "no, a little further out" he said. I shrugged, "I don't know, are you sure? I'm a little nervous to leave home with her" I said truthfully. "Well, we'll be together. It'll be okay, between the two of us we'll manage" he said. I nodded slowly, "okay, that sounds, okay. Are you sure, that you want to go?" I said. He frowned, "of course, why would I suggest it?" he said. "It won't be like before, when we used to go places together" I said, looking at him carefully to gauge his reaction. He smiled warmly, "I know it won't be, it'll be a little different. But we'll still have fun, we'll be together, that's the most important thing" he said. A warmth blossomed inside my chest, I felt a little excited. "Okay" I said nodding. "Great, lets get her stuff packed. You and I won't need much. I already booked it, while I was waiting for my flight last night. Don't worry I've organized a cot and everything for her to sleep in, it's all arranged" he said excitedly. "Oh wow, okay, cool" I said in shock. "So I guess we're doing it" I added. He nodded and leaned across kissing me softly. "Yes baby, we're doing it" he whispered against my lips.

We had put the baby to sleep and he wasted no time pulling me down on to the bed with him. I was drowning in his kisses, my hands were tangled in his hair holding him to me. We separated and he leaned back, his fingers running circles around my neck and chest. Then slowly popping open the buttons on my shirt, flicking it apart. "I have no patience" I sighed, my heart beating faster as he lay his hand between my breasts. "I am fully aware of that" he snickered. "I can't wait to take you back downstairs" he said in a sultry drawl. We hadn't ventured down there since his birthday, months ago. My breath hitched in my throat, "me too" I whispered. "What do you suppose we might do down there?" he asked raising an eyebrow, all the while his fingers continued drawing little circles on my skin, making me shiver. "Whatever you like" I breathed. "Whatever I like? I love the sound of that, there are so many things I like to do" he said airily. I nodded. "I want you to be more assertive, I want you to be in charge" he suggested. My eyes widened, I shook my head slowly. "Why?" he asked. "Because that's not what I like. I like, well I like you to be .... in control" I admitted. I could sense the pleasure radiating off him at my words, I knew he wanted that more than anything. He loved me being submissive to him. I heard a little growl erupt from his throat, he was aroused at the conversation. His hand grasped my breast, squeezing it firmly, his fingers flipping down the lace. His mouth was hot as it latched on to my nipple hungrily, I moaned softly at the sensation. He climbed over me, his hair falling across my chest as he exposed the other breast as well. Plumping them both up in his hands, biting and suckling them in turn. My center clenched with desire and I could feel the dampness building between my legs. He let go and sat up, pulling off his tee. I marveled at his smooth, firm torso. "God you're hot" I said breathlessly, putting my hands on his stomach. He raised an eyebrow wickedly, licking his bottom lip, I was suddenly even more impatient than ever. I pushed him off me and giggled as he lost his balance falling almost off the bed. I tore off my clothes in moments, then pulled back the duvet laying back, waiting restlessly. He on the other hand, took his time. He slowly climbed off the bed and slid his pants down his hips, kicking them off. His cock straining against his jockeys, I exhaled, "please, hurry" I finally begged. Squeezing my thighs together, the ache growing stronger. I exhaled frustratedly and hung my head back, closing my eyes. Trying to reign in my desire.

Jared's POV -
I was teasing her, making her wait. I watched her let her head fall back, her hair fanned out around her. She was biting her lip in a effort to be patient, her eyes were closed and her breasts were rising and falling as she tried to slow her breathing down. Suddenly I could no longer wait, she looked so enticing lying there waiting for me. I tore off my jockeys and was climbing up over her in moments. She gasped in surprise, her eyes flashing open. A warm sensual smile crossed her lips, it was a smile just for me. She wrapped her legs around my waist and put her hands on my shoulders. Within moments I was buried in her velvety warmth, her walls squeezing and pulsing around me. Soft moans and cries fell from her lips as I made love to her. She'd had to learn to be a little quieter since we had company in our bedroom, no easy task for her. She tightened her legs and lifted her hips, meeting my thrusts in perfect time. Her nails dug into my flesh and as I kissed her, she bit my lip hard, I knew she was rushing towards her climax. "Faster" she hissed, I obliged, feeling my own body rocketing towards my release. She let go and her entire body shuddered as she came, a cry escaping her. Pulling me with her, I fucked her harder and faster, finally spilling myself into her. Giving a few more lazy thrusts, as we both started to come down from our high. Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled up at me, "that was, lovely" she whispered. I grinned kissing her deeply. "That's a word for it" I said. She giggled, it was a gorgeous sound. I hadn't heard it in a while and it made me happy.