Things are changing....

          
Things are Changing......

This episode is rated PG
due to language and adult situations.

We left off with Allison's sister Shayna coming to see her. Shayna has been off on a long trip with her boyfriend Val. He whisked her away on a romantic Caribbean cruise. Allison & Shayna always get together. Whether its dinner on a Tuesday night or Sunday morning coffee at Baked with love. Lately things though have just been hectic for both girls. The whole morning Allison anticipated her sister coming. When she told her the news how would she feel? Allison being pregnant with Christian's baby. They were just newly together. This was a recipe for disaster.

Shayna- Hellloooo ( smiling eagerly)

Allison- Hey, look at you all pretty and tan.

Shayna- Oh yea girl! Hah the cruise was sinful!!! Between the food, drinks and Val!

Allison smirked she knew what her sister was getting at.

Allison- Glad to see you got out of the room and in the sun!

Shayna had that shit eating grin on her face.

Shayna- It was incredible Alli. Val was so sweet and romantic.

Allison was so happy that Shayna was in a stable relationship. Val was perfect for her and she couldn't be more happier for her sister.

Shayna sat down getting comfortable. Crossing her leg and smiling.

Shayna- So, Christian around today or is he working?

Allison- Yes, he had to go in early today, but he told me to say hello to you..

Shayna- ahh yes tell Mr. Cutie I said hello ( smiling)

Allison just giggled under her breath. Her jokes helped ease the nerves a little bit in her stomach. She had to tell her and just not hold it back anymore. Praying that she wouldn't be mad. Shayna & Allison were sisters but best friends. They were all each other had. When they needed family they leaned on each other.

Shayna- Alli, I am so glad you two met up again that night. It was like fate brought you two together! He's like your prince charming!

Smiling and giggling at Shayna's sweet comment, Allison had to tell her. It was now or never.

Allison- haha.... yeah...

Shayna- What did you have to tell me? I am glad we finally have some girl time together.

The acid rose in Allison's throat. She had a little morning sickness and this felt like it was repeating itself again today.  As she stalled on telling Shayna what was on her mind, Shayna gave her that peculiar look.

Allison- uhh...hmmm....

Shayna suspected something wrong with the look Allison had on her face. The way she couldn't really make eye contact with her and she fiddled with her fingers. Swallowing the large lump that formed in her throat, she gave Allison the pleading eyes to tell her what is going on.

Shayna- Alli, what's wrong?

When Allison looked up, the hot tears began to fall and sting her cheeks. Her vision was blurry. Everything felt like it was falling apart.

Shayna- Allison, tell me please! What has you so upset, just tell me.

Allison sniffled and wiped the tears off her eyes. Mustering up the strength to tell her sister the news. Instead of explaining she just blurted it out like it was toxic in her mouth.

Allison- Shayna, I am....I am pregnant! Its Christians.

Shayna was so excited with delight she bounced in her seat and squealed!

Shayna- ahhh!!!! YA!!!! I am going to be an Auntie!!! Wahhoooo!!!!

Allison chuckled and brushed the tears away. This was a better response then she anticipated.

Shayna put her hands on her mouth she was so overcome with joy that her own tears began to flow. Allison was her big sister, an there was no way she could be upset with the fact her sister was carrying a human life.

Shayna- Alli, oh hunny!!!! I am so happy for you.

Getting up from her chair wanting to embrace her sister in a squeeze. Allison got up and the two sisters wrapped their arms around each other.

                                 

 As the two girls hugged each other tight they giggled and laughed. Shayna couldn't help saying it again that she was going to be an Aunt.

Shayna- I'm going to be an Aunt!!!

Allison- haha, yes, yes you are.
Shayna didn't let her go she said these words.

Shayna- your going to be a wonderful mother!

Allison- thank you, so much ( she whispered)

Looking at her sister, Allison had tears streaming down her cheeks.  

Allison- Shayna, I am so scared.

Shayna-Tthat's so normal but, your going to be the best mother that baby could ever have. Wait, how is Christian? I hope he is excited.

Allison- He is ecstatic on complete cloud 9. He even said...well he said he wanted to marry me.

Shayna- Girl yes!!! Oh yes, marry him Alli you know you wanna.

The two girls continued laughing like old times. Allison's heart was at ease and now she could move forward with the process. She was pregnant and in nine months she would have a sweet baby in her arms.

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On the other side of town.......

Chris and Stephanie were going to take a ride out on the farm and just enjoy the summer evening. Watching the horses frolic and the start of lighting bugs coming out to light the night. Looking in the fridge, getting out Chris's favorite beer and some snacks, she was smiling at the thought of  him. If someone would have said she would be in Ash Harbor living with a man, she would have thought they were crazy.

These last few months with Stephanie was the best time of Chris's life. The feelings she made him feel  he never expected to feel again. Small things she did had his mind clouded and  falling even more in love with her day by day. From their mornings of sharing coffee on the deck with her sitting on his lap to evening's riding in the jeep past the pastures and admiring the horses. From her shampoo in the shower to her scent on his pillow, Chris was drowning in a sea of her and no boat would be able to rescue his heart. When he looked into her eyes, he saw forever.

A few days ago, when Chris was talking with his mom, she gave him something. A beautiful heart antique heart locket. It was his Nanny Josephine's, Pam's mother. When she passed away. It was written in the will to go to Pam to give to Chris. The reason behind why she wanted him to have  it was, for Chris to give to the one he loved, his furture bride. He knew once his mom handed it over  to him he wanted it to be for Stephanie. It was to soon to ask her to marry him, he knew that. As much as he felt confidante that he could ask her hand in marriage one day, it had been too soon. he would wait but in the mean time, he wanted her to wear that necklace.

Pulling out the necklace wrapped in tissue, Chris thought of his Nanny. She would have loved Stephanie, and she was probably smiling down on heaven knowing it was going to a woman such as her.

Taking the necklace out from the tissue he held it in his hand. Studying the details on the front of the heart. Remembering how his Nanny wore that necklace everyday. That was her favorite piece of jewelry. Smiling and looking up, he said "Thank you Nanny, I love you".

Wasting no time, he stood up and gripped the necklace in his hands. Pushing it down into his front pocket, making sure it was safe. He planned to give it to Stephanie in a little while during their little night time ride. His stomach was bursting with butterflies and the anticipation. Just knowing she was downstairs, waiting on him excited him even more.

As he came to the bottom of the stairs and nearing the kitchen, he was stopped in his tracks. That red sundress she was wearing , showing off her long sexy legs. Brown cowgirl boots that just made his heart skip a beat. A sudden pounding urge to wrap her up in his arms, and kiss her soft silky lips.

Leaning against the wall, he watched her as she dug around in the fridge. No idea he was behind her watching her.  Humming to the music that was coming from the radio she swayed back and forth to the beat. His heart thumped like a thousand wild horses galloping. The sight of this woman could crush him in a minute.

Have you ever had that feeling someone was watching you? Stephanie felt the presence of Chris's eyes on her. The thing about him is she always knew when he was near. Like an intuition.  Spinning around on her heels, she smirked at him standing there in the doorway. His arm up on the wall and the other right by his side. He was like a girls wet dream. Handsome, tall and that beard, the kind that tickles when he kisses you. That hooded lustful look in his eyes.

Stephanie- What are you grinning at?

she said with a smirk on her face.

Chris- mm...I am staring at the most beautiful thing in this kitchen.

Stephanie- oh your beer.. yes got it ready for you?

Chris enjoyed her smartass mouth, but he no longer could handle being away from her body. His arm let off the wall and he strode closer to her.

Taking her into his arms and pulling her flush up against him. He claimed her.

Chris- no, smart ass you! your the most beautiful thing in this room.

She laughed, she knew he loved her teasing him that way.

Stephanie- oh...well..ya know, if you say so....

The two laughed for a few moments.

 Chris continued looking into her eyes. They were so deep brown and had small yellow flecks that reflected the light. Like beams of sunshine peaking thru a morning window. Biting on the bottom of her lip, sent him into over drive. He ached to have her lips pressed against his, and their tongues in a knot. Pulling her a little closer ,his hand  dropped down to grasp her ass cheek. Anytime he touched her it was like an electric tremor.

Stephanie- if we keep this up, we will never do our nightly ride.
He could tell she wouldn't mind if their plans changed, but he had another plan on the agenda.

Chris- damnn... I know. As much as I would love to scoop you up right now and take you upstairs, I got something to show ya.

Stephanie- hmmm, ok... but promise me something?

Chris- anything baby.

Stephanie- we hurry home.

Chris-hahah...hell yea, that's my girl.
Chris just laughed at how she could go from sweet and innocent to sexy sultry vixen in the matter of seconds.

Breaking away from their embrace, she shows him what she has packed in the bag. Some chips, cookies and last but not least his beer. Chris nods and agrees, not really hearing what she is saying. His mind is on giving her the necklace and seeing her reaction.

Stephanie- so that sound ok?

Chris- huh? oh yeah... that's fine babe.

Stephanie- did you hear anything I said?

hands on her hip...

Chris- sort of (smirking)

Stephanie- uhhh... come on you...

Shaking her head and laughing she knew he couldn't help himself. He just loved to mess with her. Grabbing the bag and heading towards the door, she swayed her ass a little knowing his eyes were fixated.

Stephanie- I feel you staring at my ass.

she felt him on her just like he was touching her.

Chris- I sure am woman...its a fine ass too.

Laughing at his words, she kept on heading outside.

Driving out into the field they found a good spot to park the jeep. The horses would be making their way up the hill towards the barn. Stopping for a treat and some attention as they do every night. Stephanie has come to enjoy this ritual they have started. 

The two come around to the front of the jeep. Chris sat on the hood. Stephanie couldn't help herself. She brought her legs up between his straddled legs.

Chris- what are you doing he said smiling

Stephanie- hoping you would kiss me.

Chris- oh I could help you with that.

As Chris stared into her eyes, those long lashes that touched her cheeks.This was the perfect time to give her the necklace.

Reaching deep in his pocket to pull out the necklace, she is distracted and nuzzling his neck. When she turned to see what he was preoccupied with her eyes came into view of a beautiful necklace lying in his palm.

Stephanie- wha..what is that?

Chris- this is a necklace that was left to me. It was my Nanny Josephine's. The reason she left to me was because,she knew how much I adored that necklace on her. She wanted me to give it to someone who had my heart & someone I love.

The tears began clouding up her eyes. This was his grandmother's necklace, and he thought that much of her that he would give her something of this value. She put her hand over her mouth. It was exquisite on every level.

Nuzzling her cheek with his nose and his soft warm breath on her skin, he spoke softly.

Chris- baby, I love you... I want you to have this, if you want.

Stephanie- yes, yes.. I love you too.

Chris smiled at her. She was everything he had ever dreamed about. Everything he has experienced this year was so worth it to get to her.

Placing it around her neck and letting it fall between her breast., She took the heart into her hand and felt the cool metal feeling on her skin. The ornate design was so beautiful and unique. Something to cherish for a lifetime.

Chris- do you like it?

Stephanie- I love it, I don't like it I absolutely love it so much. Oh Chris, I am just...

The tears of joy began falling. This last month not only did Stephanie feel she found herself once again, she found love!

Taking her into his arms and breathing in her sweet scent. His head pressed against hers.  Kissing her forehead. She beamed like a little kid on Christmas morning. It made Chris ecstatic she liked it. Not brand new or fancy. Simple and perfect just like her.

Chris- Glad you love it baby. She was a special woman and so are you.

Stephanie- I hope she is happy I am wearing this.

Chris- I am sure she is smiling.

Without any hesitation she leaned in kissing him with such a strong force. Sucking the breath out of his lungs. The two joined in a long romantic kiss. Starting out with a need and ending in a slow response.

Stephanie- I love you...

Chris- I love you, so damn much baby... so much

Stay tuned.......

I hope to have another episode next week. My family lucked out, even though we are in South Eastern NC and did suffer some property and some minor home damage. We escaped Hurricane Florence for the most part. Having a generator eased a lot of the troubles.  We are so blessed that god kept us safe from the storm. Now it will be the big clean up. I hope to have a new episode up next week. If not I will shoot for the following week. Thank you again everyone!!!!

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Also want to thank my best friend Miranda. She sent this beautiful necklace and I knew it had to be used and giving to a special doll.. Thank you Miranda for always being there for me and being who you are. I think of you as my sister. <3