Damon's Challenge(31)

The men sat in the chairs, and she served them all a big meaty soup with lots of bread. She wasn’t hungry and picked on bits of toast. Damon and Andy took it in turns to hug and kiss her. The men smiled at her, putting her at ease.

“That’s a mighty fine meal,” one of the workers said.

“Thank you.” She smiled at him and went over to where she’d placed the parcels. “Please give your families all the best. I hope this is okay for you all.” Meredith handed out the bags. She saw them all look inside. The joy on their face was enough for her.

“Will some of this baking be at the fair tomorrow?” another worker asked.

“Yes. We’ll be stopping by around seven,” Andy said. “I don’t want Meredith to be out too late.”

“Our woman is pregnant,” Damon said, going to her side.

The men cheered, and she smiled, burying her head against Damon’s chest.

They all wished her well before leaving the kitchen. “You can’t keep anything to yourself,” Meredith said, tapping him on the arm.

“Why would we want to keep your pregnancy a secret? You’re going to look so fucking hot in maternity clothes,” Andy said. “Speaking of maternity clothes, I went and ordered some stuff.”

She watched her husband leave the kitchen and return with several boxes. “How did you get all this?” she asked, tucking some hair behind her ear.

“I went shopping earlier, and I stopped off at Callie’s.” He put several jars of body lotion on the table along with tubes of lubrication. She was never going to get used to that. Meredith still hadn’t entered the sex store. She intended to do so tomorrow to pick up a gift for the two men.

Her presents were going to be one gift for each man then a combined present they could unwrap together. She hoped her plan worked.

“Callie sells more than sex toys.” He pulled out a long black dress. “She also sells maternity wear. She told me they go together. You know, the whole consequence of sex is babies. She offers her congratulations, baby.”

Nodding, Meredith reached out, touching the fabric of the dress. “It’s beautiful.”

“You don’t need to wear it now, but I thought in a couple of months. I don’t have a clue when you’ll start showing.”

Andy showed her a couple more items of clothing. Damon was chuckling behind her. She tapped his arm to get him to shut up. Meredith thought it was incredibly sweet what Andy had done.

“Oh, I almost forgot. Here is Holly’s number. She’s pregnant as well and thought it would be great for you both to get together and compare notes.”

She took the piece of paper from him. “I’ll give her a call. It would be nice to talk with another woman.”

“What’s wrong with us?” Damon asked, caressing her stomach.

“You’re guys. Neither of you are going to experience this change. My body will not become my own, and talking with another woman will help.” She gazed down at the numbers wondering if she would be using it.

“The town is excited about what’s happening. I know they accept Damon in our life,” Andy said.

Glancing up she saw the happiness on Damon’s face. “Are you okay with that?” she asked. “You’re not used to settling down. Are you freaking out yet?”

“Not at all. There’s no freaking out from me. I’m here to stay.”

Andy cleared his throat. “I also went to the jewelers. I know we can’t get married and make it official.” A small velvet box was pulled out of Andy’s jeans pocket. “Meredith and I are married in the eyes of the law, but I was thinking this could be a way of binding us together.”

Inside the box was a simple, plain gold band. Meredith felt Damon tighten his hold on her.

“What do you think?” she asked.

“I don’t know what to say.”

“Do you want it?” Andy asked. “You don’t have to wear it, but I thought you’d like a little something.”

“I love it.” Damon let her go long enough to take the ring from the box. She watched him slide the ring onto his fingers. It was a perfect fit. She took his hand within her own and kissed his finger.

“I love you,” she said.

He claimed her lips then pulled Andy close to him, kissing his lips. “Let’s go upstairs. I want to make love to you.”

Every time she saw Damon and Andy kiss she felt a pulse deep within her core. The two men were so different, and their kiss was always passionate and consuming. She loved watching them kiss and make love.

Damon led the way taking her hand in his and heading toward the stairs. Meredith went willingly. Her excitement was growing with every step she took. Andy was close behind her.