When There Is Nothing Left But Love

He held me even tighter. “Tomorrow we’ll bring Summer over to live with us.”

I nodded, not quite knowing what to say.

Ashton seemed exceedingly warm and gentle that night. I’m not sure what caused it, but I couldn’t quell the suspicions that arose in my heart.

I woke up the next day and found no trace of him next to me.

He was already dressed and stood by the window. “Why don’t you sleep a little while longer?” he said as he turned to me.

“Are you going out?” His clothes were prim and he was in a splendid mood; even went out of his way to style his hair. He looked even more dashing that way.

Ashton came closer and pecked my forehead. “I’m leaving to fetch Summer,” he informed me. “Just trying some clothes to see if they’re a good fit.”

I laughed involuntarily. “You’re just picking her up, why do you need to dress so formally?”

And did his hair.

He chuckled and passed his necktie to me. “I’m a father now. I have to look good for my daughter.”

I tied his tie neatly for him. “She’s only three months old, what impression are you hoping to leave?” I giggled.

He bent down and examined his tie. “How does it look?” he asked happily.

There was nothing much I could say but nod.

I stretched and was prepared to get up from the bed when I was struck by a sudden bout of intense pain. I stared at him in a fury. “Ashton you b*stard!”

was taken aback at my outburst.

my lips and was about to get out of bed when he scooped me up in his arms.

glared at him again as he carried me into the bathroom. I washed my face and brushed my teeth, as I was still held

you’re going to do this again, we’ll sleep in separate

put me down. “How about what

surprise. What have I

his lip in a terrible attempt to keep from smiling and looked at me

milk! My face grew

next time,” Ashton said as

I…

won’t be uncontrollable like this. It’s normal for women who were recently pregnant. By the looks of it, Summer would have more than she needs,” Ashton said as he

After I shoved him out of the bathroom, I proceeded to clean myself

dressed, I found

going!” he called out when he saw

go now,” I declared as I picked up my purse. I was

petulance. He scooped up two boiled eggs and

and left the house with

awkwardness. “Give them

said, and lapsed back

for ways to remain conversational with me. “When we get Summer, we’ll drop by the

I asked, in spite of

plan on undergoing treatment every

I…

thing?” This was a