Chapter 29

Declining all the invitations to the New Years Eve parties they stayed home, wanting to bring in the New Year alone.

Gabriel had candles lit, music playing in their bedroom. A bowl of fresh strawberries and cream sat on the table for them to enjoy. He planned on making love to her, starting before midnight and going into the New Year.

Paige was excited about tonight, they were about to enter a new year together and things were going so well for them.

Though she was getting bigger he made her feel beautiful and loved. He made love with tenderness and passion. She missed the more aggressive side of him in bed but understood they had to be careful.

After putting on her satin nightgown she applies a drop of the perfume he gave her for Christmas behind each ear and one between her breasts.

Seeing her walk from the bathroom he almost dropped the two glasses of champagne he was holding, hers, of course, had no alcohol in it.

"Damn, you are so beautiful, you take my breath away."

She felt like a school girl standing there before him. The way he was looking at her with lust in his eyes, the way he licked his bottom lip lit the fire inside her.

Walking over she takes one glass from his hand and took a sip.

"For not having any alcohol in this it's quite good."

Being this close and taking in his scent she fought the urge to throw him down on the bed and have her way with him.

He cupped the side of her face, his heart drumming in his chest.

"Would you like a strawberry, with whip cream?" he asked, using his thumb stroked her cheek.

Her breath hitched in her throat. What she really wanted was for him to rip off her gown and toss her like a rag doll onto the bed. Instead, she nods. Her cheek still felt warm from his touch when he removed it and she watched as he went over to the bowl of berries. Taking one he dipped it in the cream and came back over.

He held it up to her mouth and watched as she took a bite, leaving a spot of cream on her lip. Popping the remainder into his own mouth he licked the cream off her lip.

That was all it took for his desire to take over. Trapping her in his arms his mouth came down hard on hers, his tongue going between her lips and explored the inside of her mouth.

His one arm left her and moved over her shoulder, sliding the strap of her gown down. He moved his lips over her shoulder as his hand moved slowly down.

Hiking the gown up he felt the pool of moisture in the heart of her femininity.

"Stop," she said through breathy pants.

"Have I hurt you?" he asked with great concern.

"No. I want to try something, take off your clothes and lay on the bed."

He looked at her quizzically but did as she requested. Removing his shirt and pants laid down, waiting to see what she was up to.

She straddled him, leaning over started kissing his neck, moved down his chest, stomach till she reached his manhood.

Taking him in her hand she wrapped her lips around the tip and sucked, moving further up, taking as much of him in as she could. This was her first time and at first, she gagged till she got used to it.

His eyes widened and he looked down at what she was doing. It felt so good he closed his eyes and moaned, her tongue was sliding up and down his shaft.

It was warm and moist inside her mouth and he was so close to coming. He looked at the clock and saw it was only minutes away from midnight. He did not want to come in her mouth, wanted to bring in the new year inside her warmth.

"No more angel."

She stopped and sat up. "I'm sorry, that wasn't good for you was it?"

"It was great, you are amazing but I want to be inside your warm sweet pussy. Now take off the gown or I'll destroy it in my desire to have you."

She barely had it over her head when he flung her down and got on top.

As the clock struck midnight he brought them both to a climax, their screams echoed throughout the bedroom when their orgasm shook them both.

"Happy New Year angel."

"Happy New Year sweetheart," she answered back.

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✨SEVERAL DAYS LATER ✨

Gabriel woke up in the middle of the night, Paige was not laying next to him. Sitting up he looked around and saw her sitting by the window.

She was staring out, her hand was on her stomach and she was humming. Usually, she would sing to the baby but he figured she didn't want to wake him. As if he could sleep without the warmth of her body against him.

Getting out of bed he puts on his briefs and goes over, getting on his knees in front of her.

"Why are you sitting over here by yourself? Is it the baby that's keeping you awake?"

"I just couldn't sleep. I love being pregnant, every minute of it." She let out a sigh. "But I wish it would hurry up and come already. My ankles are swollen, it's hard finding a position to sleep comfortably in."

"I know angel, but there are only a couple more weeks till your due date," he says, kissing her stomach. "Then you will be holding our son in your arms."

"You mean our daughter," she said, smiling as she ran her fingers through his hair.

He laughs. "We'll see. Come back to bed now, you need to sleep."

Using her finger she traced along his lips. "I read somewhere that having sex can induce labor, maybe we should try it."

"Well, anything for my family," he says, lifting her up carried her back to bed. He was more than willing to accommodate her.

The next two weeks flew by and still no baby, she was beginning to think it was never going to happen. She went into Gabriel's office where he was hunched over some files but set them aside when she walked in.

"Hey," he says, smiling at her as she walked over to him. "I thought you were resting, is it time?"

"No," she said, looking down at her feet. "I'm just bored," she said, sighing.

Using his hand lifted her face so that she had to look at him.

"Once the baby is here you won't be. I have to go into town for a bit and when I come back we'll watch a movie and pick out on junk food. Will that make you happy?"

She smiled. "You won't be long will you?"

Every minute away from him seemed like an eternity.

Lifting her up onto the desk stood between her legs, his hands moving over her belly.

"I really don't want to leave you when you are this close to delivery. But the papers I need to sign has to be witnessed by a judge. I will sign them and come right back," he said, kissing her lips softly.

"Guess there's no hurry since the doctor said it could be another week before I go into labor. I don't know why. I was due yesterday," she said, pouting she stuck out her bottom lip.

Later that day she was laying on the sofa when the pains started. Sitting up she called out for help and it just happened that Mitch was in the next room and hearing her came running.

"Mrs. Maestri, is something wrong?" he asked, rushing over to her.

She clutched her stomach. "Call Gabriel. I think I'm going into labor."

Mitch dialed Gabriel's number but it went to his voicemail so he left him a message. "He's not answering, what do you want me to do?"

Doubling over she let out a loud groan.

"You're going to have to drive me to the hospital. My overnight bag is upstairs by the bed, go get it."

She waited while he went up to get her bag and she cursed Gabriel for not being here, and why wasn't he answering his damn phone?

It wasn't like him, especially when she was this close to giving birth.

Mitch came back and put his arm around her he helped her out to the car, once she was settled he went around and got in and drove off. He then tried getting a hold of Gabriel, again getting his voicemail, so he told him they were on the way to the hospital.

Paige looked over at Mitch as another contraction hit.

"I'm going to kill that husband of mine for not picking up. He should be the one with me, not you. Sorry Mitch, no offense." She felt terrible for snapping at him that way.

"None is taken, Mrs. Maestri. I'm sure there is a reasonable explanation for why his phone is turned off. How close are the contractions?"

"I'm not sure, close," she said, taking a deep breath. "Can't you drive any faster?"

Mitch smirked. "I must get you there safely. If I do not Mr. Maestri will kill me with his bare hands."

"Does Gabriel really have that much power to put fear in people?"

"No one dares to cross your husband or they live to regret it. I have to say though you are different. There is nothing you can say or do that will make him angry with you. Nothing that would make him harm you. You two are like that fairytale, beauty and the beast, you have tamed him. And God helps anyone who harms you."

"You like him don't you?" she asked, smiling.

"Yes. I respect him and he has been good to me."

"Oh God," she cried out. "It hurts, where is Gabriel? I need him."

"We're here," Mitch said, parking the car got out and went over to help her. As she was having trouble walking from the pain he carried her inside.

When they were taking her away she grabbed Mitch's hand.

"Please, you've got to get Gabriel. I can't do this without him."

"I'll get him here Mrs. Maestri, don't you worry."

He got on the phone and called every number he could think of, finally getting through to the Judge's chamber was put through to Gabriel. He explained where he and Paige were and told him he had to hurry, that she needed him.

Not worrying about manners he fled the room without saying goodbye and dashed out and into his car.

Then he checked his phone and saw it was turned off. He had no idea how that happened. He would never have turned it off knowing his wife could have the baby any minute.

If he didn't get there in time for the birth of his child she might never forgive him, hell, he wouldn't forgive himself. He could picture her face, see the disappointment on her face.

This was something they were both looking forward to. He cursed himself for leaving, nothing was more important to him than his wife and the birth of their baby.

When the door to her room opened she smiled, expecting it to be Gabriel but it was Mitch. Her face dropped and a tear slid down her cheek. Most women were in labor for hours but it seems she was one of the exceptions. Her baby was coming now and he wasn't going to be here with her.

"Your husband is on his way. He feels really bad, said his phone was turned off." He felt bad for the girl, she looked so distraught.

"He would never have turned his phone off, someone must have done it. I pity the person who did."

"It doesn't matter now. They're taking me into delivery now, he's not going to make it so I'll need you to be with me."

"Me? No, I can't," Mitch said and shook his head.

She looked at him all teary-eyed. "Please, I need someone with me, I'm scared."

He wasn't sure how Gabriel would feel about it but seeing how worried she was he couldn't say no.

They came in to get her and wheeled them into the delivery room. "Are you and your husband ready to bring your baby into the world?" The one nurse asked them.

"I'm not her husband," Mitch spoke.

"No, he's my friend," she says, taking his hand. Her heart felt heavy, sadness washed over her. If only Gabriel was here.

"Ok Mrs. Maestri, time to push."

All their heads turned when the door flung open before she had the chance to start pushing.