Rising Up: Finding Me book 1 (37 page)

There are no words as we collapse back on the mattress both trying to catch our breaths.

After a few minutes Ginny leans up on one elbow.  "Do you fancy a shower?"

"Hell yeah, lead the way sweetheart."  Before I know it she's on her knees with me holding her hair tightly as she sucks me deep in to her throat.  How the fuck does she do this, I'm always hard and always ready for her.  It doesn't take me long before she makes me come for the third time tonight, and nothing looks better than her staring at me as she swallows every drop of me.  God, I love her.

We are dry and back in bed, as usual she has her back to me and I am stroking our baby through the fabric, Imogen has one of my T-shirts on and even that is beginning to stretch across her middle now.

"Do you want to tell me your news now?"  Her voice is low and nervous.

"No babe, it's nothing that can't wait.  Let's sleep."  I kiss her still damp hair breathing in the scent of flowers from her shampoo and the captivating smell of her skin that is just Imogen.

"Night Mason, my love."

"Goodnight babe."  I send a silent prayer up to whatever gods are watching over us thanking them for giving me my girl back.

Imogen

I wake up to an empty bed and can hear voices downstairs, so pulling on a pair of baggy sweats and scooping my hair up to a messy knot on my head I make my way downstairs.

All the talking stops when I walk in the kitchen and Mason and his mum suddenly find themselves very busy rustling paperwork and studying the computer.  "What's going on?  You stopped talking as soon as I walked in.  Mason what secrets are you keeping, because the pair of you look very guilty."  I'm smiling because my new found me isn't going to jump to negative conclusions every time I'm unsure of a situation.

"Nothing bad babe, I promise.  Just maybe a surprise for your birthday."  He gives me a very sexy wink and looks back down at the computer screen.

"Well that's okay then I like those sorts of secrets.  It's yours soon too Mase, so what do you want from me?"

"Nothing babe, you've already given me everything I could possibly wish for."

"That's a crap answer and you know it.  I'll have to get together with Beth and your brother and we'll find you something.  Nancy, you must have some ideas too?" 

I look around and see she has tears in her eyes.  "Nancy, what's wrong, why are you crying."  I walk over and put my arms around her.  "Don't cry Nancy, it's not like you to be upset."

"These are happy tears Ginny, you look and sound so much happier today than you have for such a long time."  She hugs me back.

"Have I really been that bad?  I'm sorry if I been such a bitch.  I hate that you may think I haven't appreciated all that you have done for me.  I love you Nancy, I couldn't have coped without your help and support.  You probably don't realize how much you have helped me, you have shown and given me more love and encouragement than I have ever received from my own flesh and blood and that means everything to me."

"I love you too sweet girl, and your parents deserve every day of their punishment."  She looks up at me and then to Mason.  "Damn, you haven't told her yet have you?"

"No Mom, but I was going to today.  Imogen, shall I share my news from yesterday now?"

"If it's about my horrible parents or Lauren and Celia I think I'll have my breakfast first, nothing is going to change in half an hour is it."

"No babe."  He shakes his head and smiles his sexy little half smile and moves off to make my meal.  I sit back at the table and look at the program of jobs to be done today, most of the building work has been finished but I see the gardening work is set to start today and I'm very excited about seeing my plans and ideas come to life out there.

Mason brings me a plate of bacon and pancakes and a cup of coffee, I look questioningly up at him my eyebrow rising in surprise.  "Coffee Mason, what's going on here?  Not that I'm complaining, wait it's not de-caff is it?"

Laughing at me he leans down and kisses me.  "No, I promise you it's the real thing.  I spoke to Dr. Markson and she says that one cup at this stage is not a problem, so you are allowed a good cup of your favorite drink with your breakfast, but it will probably have to stop again when you are feeding Cookie.  So go for it babe!" 

"Hell Mase, I love you even more now."  Tucking in I turn to Nancy.  "Shall we start putting stuff in the nursery today?  I'm sure we can manage to assemble a cot don't you?"

"Sounds like a plan, I'm going to take Phoenix for a walk while you and Mason talk, I won't be too long though."  She pats my cheek and calls the dog.

Pushing my empty plate away I look at Mason.  "Okay let's have it.  I'm sure you will feel better when you got it off your chest."

I watch him taking a deep breath in.  "It's all over Imogen.  Your parents both changed their pleas to guilty and they were sentenced yesterday.  They both got sent down for a minimum of fifteen years, and put on the sex offenders register for life. 

They are both going to be very old by the time they are released.  You are free of them Ginny.  Lake will be flying home today and he'll be able to tell you more if you want more details.  Ben and Theo are with him and we can call in to the offices tomorrow and see everyone if you'd like.  I'm sure April would like to see you."

"Um... Er... Y'know Mase, I think I'm going to head back to bed for a while.  Say sorry to your mum for me, but I think I need to lie down for a bit."  My head is spinning and I don’t know how to process this news, I thought I’d feel nothing but relief that they had admitted their crimes, but I feel something completely different and unexpected.

I feel empty as if my life has been washed away from me and that the Heidi that I emerged from has been wiped out as if she never existed, I need to mourn for her, I remember one of the detectives mentioning that not many women would have survived my abuse, and that I was strong but he was wrong, the woman I was then didn’t survive she was destroyed not just by Williams or my parents but by me, I could have stopped her from being hurt and I didn’t. 

I think I have to accept some of the blame too, and until I come to terms with that, I won’t be able to let her go, and I think she wants me to.  It’s hard, it’s final and its closure.  I feel my body start to shake as the shock sets in and look over to Mason for guidance.

"C'mon babe, you've had a big shock, I'll come and lie with you for a while, just till you sleep."  Mason puts his hand out for me and helps me out of my chair and pulls me towards him in a large embrace.  I can feel my body mould against his as I let him take control.  Nancy walks back in and looks towards me.

"Oh Imogen darling girl, they got what they deserved so it's time for you to let them go.  You get some rest, you've had a shock.  Let Mason look after you, I'll sort out the landscaper, he has your plans and knows what to do.  So just curl up with Mason and let yourself go.  I'll be here for as long as you need me to be."  She gives me the sweetest smile and that's the last straw as I start to sob against Mason, very quickly soaking his shirt.

"Don't worry babe, I've got you, there’s no more need for your walls.  Let's get you back in bed."  He leads me back to our beautiful bedroom and we lie together, not speaking but I can feel his love and support seeping in to my bones.

"I love you Mason, I'm sorry I've been such a bad girlfriend to you.  I will try so much harder from now on to be the girlfriend you deserve."  My voice stutters as my body shakes.

"Imogen, you are everything I want you to be and so much more, your strength, your compassion, your willingness to forgive shows me what an amazing person you are.  But with me babe you don't have to hide behind your walls, the fortress you have built around you to protect yourself from harsh words, and even harsher and harder actions is able to come down now, because there is no-one out there able to hurt you anymore. 

This is your time now sweetheart, this is your time to shine, you have no need to hide from anybody or to think that what you say isn't important or valid because babe I love hearing any of your views and opinions. 

The ideas you have put into place for this house have astounded me, and the builders and designers.  If you ever wanted to change careers I think you have found your calling." 

This makes me giggle against him and my sobs are replaced with a laugh and my tears are replaced with a smile.  As we stay still on the bed and whisper quiet thoughts to each other I slip in to a peaceful and restful sleep.

Mason

It's been another week and Imogen looks like she is ready to pop this baby out any minute, but we've still got about a month to go.  I've loved watching the change in Ginny since the cloud of her parents has disappeared, there is a spring in her step even though she is carrying an extra twenty plus pounds, her weight has never really recovered from the trauma of her attack and the following month of self-neglect, but she is aware of it and is really trying to turn things around.

So when Ginny asked to speak to Lake, she wanted me to go with her I knew I would have to sit through the dreadful details.  Theo was already with Lake and they spoke for over two hours and told her everything, even the awful visit her brother had made to their parents, I know that Elizabeth Reid was full of anger and hatred for her children but I don't think any of us realized just how sick she is. 

Lake also informed us that Celia Montgomery had been deported and had a restraining order against her forbidding her to contact or be within five hundred meters of not only Imogen, but myself, our children and Maddie.

Lauren had the same order against her as well, so hopefully we are free from them for good now.  We also found out that Mark had been questioned by the police and had proved that he had no involvement with any of plans or actions related to Imogen’s kidnapping by Williams, or with Celia and Lauren's plan to harm Ginny.  He has chosen to leave the city and has moved away.

Tomorrow is her birthday and the surprise party is going ahead, and I really believe she has no idea.  There have been two major turns of events surrounding the night, I only hope that one isn't going to turn into a disaster, actually no scrap that, both could completely fail so to say, I'm crapping myself is a major understatement.

Tamsin and Amber are calling round for her tomorrow after breakfast to take her for a couple of spa treatments, it all sounded like girlie shit so I didn't pay too much attention. 

My thoughts are suddenly interrupted by Lake and Austin.  "Dude, have you hit defcon one yet?  You must be shitting yourself!"  Austin laughs and walks in my office.  "Come on let's go and do this shit!  If you want to surprise her then this sure is a good way to do it, I just hope you don't get kicked to the curb tomorrow."

"Austin, why are you always such a dickwad?  Did you major in it at college?"  I have come back to work now that the house is virtually finished and I think that Ginny and my mom like doing all the finishing touches by themselves. 

The bond between them has become so strong and they are both enjoying learning new things about each other, Imogen feels like she has a new mom, a proper kind and loving mom and is glowing with her new found confidence and freedom.  So I know I can sneak off and get the two important things sorted.

After over two hours sat in the chair I was happy to stand up and stretch, and after bandaging me up I could put my shirt back on.  I love what I have chosen, I just hope Ginny does too.

Now to Tiffany's to collect the next part of her present, even though I think this one is more for me.  Next the three of us head to my parents place, the marquee has already been erected and the constructors are now setting the flooring down with a large dance area, the music has all been chosen and the DJ is happy with the playlist.  My dad is shouting down the phone about something not being ready.

"Hey Pops, You look like you're about to have an aneurism, chill out and tell me what's wrong and we'll see how we can sort it."

"It's the bakery, the cake isn't going to be ready for tomorrow, one of their decorators has called in sick.  I think we are going to have to go somewhere else and buy off the shelf as it were."

"Fuck, hang on let me call Trudy she's always at events and shows, she'll know where we can get another one from."  I pat my father on the shoulder and go off to call my friend.  Fifteen minutes later it's all sorted and I can stop my father's heart attack and go off to collect the new cake.  Problem solved.

I'm on my way back to the house when I have an idea.  I pull up Ginny's number on my cell.  "Hey babe, I'm on my way home now, is my Mom still with you?"

"No, she left about ten minutes ago, why?"

"Because babe, I want you naked and on your knees for me when I walk in the door.  I'm horny as hell and I want my cock down your throat.  Sound good to you?"  I know Ginny and she will already be wet just at the thought of sucking me.  "Hey babe, are you wet yet?"  I laugh when she only manages a stuttered "Yep."

"I'm on the drive sweetheart so you'd better be ready or I'll spank your ass too!"  I'm probably going to spank her anyway.  Shit my dick is so hard now it’s ready to burst out of my pants.

Parking the car and walking slowly up the steps I'm still on the phone, "I'm at the door babe."  Fuck I want her so much and when I walk through I see her naked and kneeling on a cushion, her hair is pulled back in a loose ponytail and her emerald eyes are dark and hooded with desire. 

"Fuck babe, you look like a fucking dream."  I drop my briefcase and jacket on the back of the brand new sofa, running my hand over her hair I pull the ponytail loose and her hair tumbles around her face and over her shoulders to her amazing tits, God I love this woman.  Walking slowly back to face her I take off my pants and my dick springs free and is already leaking, Ginny leans forward and tip of her tongue flicks out and licks the drop away, and she runs her tongue over her top lip. 

I can't keep the groan in my throat from bursting out of my clenched teeth as she puts her hands behind her back and takes me deep in her mouth, her tongue flattens against the hard vein running up the underside of my cock and just using her mouth she sucks and licks me. 

As she slows down I'm looking straight into her blazing eyes before she takes me to the back of her throat and swallows, and before I can stop myself I'm winding my fingers through her hair and thrusting in and out.

"You love me fucking your mouth don't you? 

The hard deep thrusts that take me deep in your throat and you want my come, don't you babe.  You love swallowing my seed, hot and thick over your tongue and lips."  My voice breaks as I start to come, I can feel Ginny squirming as her juices pour from her pussy trying to find some relief. "God Imogen. Fuuuuuck!"

I'm pouring my load in to her mouth and it just keeps coming, this orgasm is never ending and I fucking love it.  I pull out and coat her tongue, and running the tip over her lips, my release glistening on her swollen lips gets me hard again.  "That was out of this world Ginny.  Your turn now babe, stand up and lean over the arm of the sofa." 

I help her up and run my hands down her hot body, her breasts are firm and high with her nipples hard and now a deep red color.  My fingers reach between her legs and spread her juices over her clit and down to her tight hole.  I watch her eyes dilate even further when I slip my finger in her ass.

"God Mason, I want you so much, don't hold back on me.  I want it all tonight."  Her strained voice is panting when I flip her round and bend her over the sofa, making sure her bump isn't making her uncomfortable as she leans down with her head resting on her arms.

"Then my darling girl you're gonna get the lot."  My hand leaves her hip and smacks down hard on her firm butt and my hand print glows on her milky skin.  "Jeez, Ginny your ass is fantastic."

"Again Mason, again."  She pushes her ass against me and I smack on the other cheek, after six more I can see she is ready to climax, so kneeling down I push my face against her pussy and lick all the way from her ass to her clit, savoring her unique flavor, again I swipe my tongue over her before two fingers push into her pulsing hot core. 

The muscles pull me in deeper as I clamp down on her clit, her orgasm screams from her, my name being chanted like a mantra as she pours her juices over my fingers and tongue.

"Do you want more babe?"  I keep my fingers stroking her insides while my tongue runs up her spine and I bite on the soft skin at the base of her neck.

"God! Yes Mason, more I need you deep inside me.  Fuck me, fuck me now!" 

"Now Mason, start moving now."  Looking over her shoulder at me. "I mean it Mason."

I pull my fingers out of her pussy and grip her hips and start to push and pull in and out, all the while she's matching me thrust for thrust.  I can't stop as I pick up speed and pound in and out as her cries get louder, and I'm biting my lip to stop from joining her, I have never felt any thing as amazing as this.  My hand pulls back and smacks down on her ass again.

"Shit Mason, I'm coming, God I can't stop."

My hand reaches round my thumb pushes down on her clit.  All of her muscles clench down on me and my head is thrown back as I pour inside her, crying her name.  Her muscles are still pulsing and clenching my cock as we sink to the floor and I cradle her hot and sweating body against me, as I keep kissing her shoulders and neck.  My hands stroke over her belly as the baby wriggles and squirms under my touch.

"I think he liked that, Shit Mason that was fantastic.  I fucking love you."  Reaching her arm around the back of my neck she pulls my mouth to hers and kisses me hard.

"Imogen Jane Banks You fucking rock girl."  I pull out of her and move to stand up, "Come on babe let's get in the shower and clean up.  Do you want me to carry you?"  I can see that she isn't going to be able to stand so I sweep her up into my arms and carry her upstairs to our huge walk in shower.

"I want a bath Mason, I need to soak."  Her head lies limp against my chest.

"Anything you want babe."  Sitting her gently on the wide edge of our sunken bath I quickly fill the tub adding her favorite bubbles, and ease her in.

"Are you going to join me?  Why have you still got your shirt on?"  Looking hard at me.  I can see her mind whirring.  "What have you done Mason?"

"What do you mean, why do you think I've done anything?"

"Because my love, you love me running my hands over your body.  So spill what have you done?"

"How the hell do you work this out?  It's a surprise and it's for your birthday tomorrow, so just enjoy your bath my beautiful girl, I'll shower in the other bathroom then I'll come and help you out."  Leaning over her I kiss her softly at first but soon the kiss deepens and our tongues are stroking each other’s, pulling back I see her eyes are closed and she looks so perfect and content.  "Relax babe, I'll be back in a few."  I stand in the shower with hot water streaming over my body.  How the hell did I get so fucking lucky?  I shake my head as I wash.