10 Years

30 - Noah

The following months past us and before we knew it summer was over, the nights were becoming cooler and shorter. Things for Hunter had quietened down for now, he called this his quiet time of year which lasted until Spring when things would pick up for him again - don't get me wrong every Thursday Friday and Saturday night people would still line up in an attempt to get into his clubs, his restaurant had a 3 week waiting list to get a reservation, but from an event point of view things were quieter, we had breakfast together every morning and dinner together every night, on the days I worked he picked me up, we went to bed together every night.

We were kind of overdue for a trip to visit Hunters parents so I organised a couple of days off work and we flew home for a quick catch up, arriving early on Thursday morning and leaving Saturday afternoon, his parents were always so happy to see us and were easy to spend time with, his parents were loving and affectionate- they clearly adored their son and it made me wonder why Hunter never really wanted his own children,

"Hunter, are you awake" I laid with my back to his chest, our naked bodies pressed tightly together as he held me, we tried not to get too carried away at his parents house but I craved the touch of his skin on mine, it was like my own version of a security blanket, but trust me sleeping naked with him was both a blessing and a curse and it took a great deal of willpower not to lose control.

"Hmmm, what's on your mind princess?"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Anything"

"The kids thing? Why are you so hesitant?"

"I don't know Lil" he rolled onto his back, I turned to face him, he had one hand under his head the other was still around my waist, "I guess I just kind of like things the way I like things, I like my freedom, I like we can just pack up and get away for a few days, I like fucking my wife whenever and wherever I feel like it"

"But you would make such a great Dad Hunter"

He turned his head to look at me,

"What's going on Lil? Do you want a baby?" He rolled on his side facing me, tucking my hair behind my ear,

"I don't know" I shrugged "I guess I just don't want it to be 100% off the table"

Hunter sighed, a small smile gracing his lips as he spoke

"This is pretty heavy conversation for 7 in the morning" I laughed,

"Well your probably gonna hate for what I say next" he raised his eyebrows at me,

"What's up baby?"

"I think I want to go and see my parents"

I decided a quiet approach was the best way to do this, no phone calls or announced visits - just arrive on their door step and hope they don't slam it in my face, this time Hunter was coming with me - I knew it might work against me but this man was now my Husband and I wanted him by my side, I took a deep breath as I rang the doorbell, gripping Hunters hand tighter as it opened.

"Lily" My father stood before me, his face in complete shock, his eyes moved from me to Hunter and back before he pulled me into his arms, "Oh my god baby" he ushered us inside calling out to my mother "Amara",

"Ash, What's going on?" My Mum stopped as she saw us standing inside her entry "Lily?"

"Hi Mum" she ran to me throwing her arms around me as she pulled me close to her, my hand never let go of Hunters as she held me, her tears falling onto my jumper. Pulling away she ran her fingers down my cheek smiling, my father pulled her to his side his hand placed gently around her waist,