"Are you sure about this?"

"Hundred percent sure. I know what I'm doing"

"You're sick Marcus. Have been for years"

"I know. But just because I have heart problems doesn't mean my head is sick too. I'm perfectly fine up there Stan"

"So why are you doing this?"

"Because I want my son to be happy. That snake he married is only making him miserable. Did you see him when he came back for the holidays last year? There was nothing in his eyes Stan. She's killing him little by little from the inside out."

"So make Theo divorce her. You can say the only way he gets the shares is if he divorces her. You don't have to leave them to Eleanor"

"I know. But when have I ever been so boring? Let me do a little match making would you. Eleanor is exactly what Theodore needs."

"And you know that how?"

"He's my son. I know him and I know that even though that wife of his doesn't respect their marriage, he does. He would never look at another woman and I need him to look at Eleanor. Really look"

"I think you're crazy Marcus. And as your lawyer I'm telling you that this is a bad idea"

"It doesn't matter. I mean what's the worst that could happen my friend? Theodore would end up falling in love with her or he'll realize how horrible his wife is and divorce her? It's a win win either way. Eleanor is a good girl. If my son is forced to deal with her, he'll eventually see who she really is. I'm telling you Stan I know what I'm doing."

"If you say so"

Stan smiled to himself as the priest told the groom to kiss his bride. He hadn't thought Marcus's plan would work but his friend, may he rest in peace, had proven him wrong. Maybe parents really did know what their children needed. Having grown up in an orphanage, he didn't know what it was like to have a family. He'd worked his ass off to put himself through law school and when he'd graduated with honors. He had joined a small law firm that had made him their puppet and when they were done with him, they'd thrown him out. He didn't think he would make it on his own but he had still tried. He had rented a single room where he'd started his own firm. But things weren't easy. And he would have given up were it not for Marcus. He would always remember the man fondly. As Theo and Eleanor were walking down the aisle he felt a pang of loneliness. Maybe he should also find himself someone to spend the rest of his life with. Theodore Sullivan's happiness was rubbing off on him. Who would have known?

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"Husband"

"Wife" Theo said from where he lay in bed dressed in only his boxers. Eleanor had told him to wait so she could change into something sexy. He couldn't wait to see what she had in mind. He also couldn't wait to rip it off her. He never thought he could be so happy. Finally they were married and she was his. Forever. They had invited Bridget and she'd declined saying she couldn't make it. Ingrid on the other hand hadn't even bothered to say she couldn't go to their wedding. Last he heard was that his mother was in Dubai. He would have inquired why she was there if he cared. In fact the invite was just a courtesy. He didn't care if she never showed her face again. He had all he needed. His wife and daughter.

"I'm standing here in sexy underwear and you're thinking about someone else? Who is it?" Eleanor demanded fuming. Jumping up he rounded the bed, stopping in front of her.

"Would you believe it if I told you I was thinking about my mother?"

She blinked scrunching her face up "Ingrid? Why? She didn't show up and I'm sorry that she wasn't there for you but I think it's for the best. She would have caused a scene or at least said something mean to me....." he slammed his lips against hers shutting her up. Grabbing her waist, he pulled her to him kissing her deeply. They were on their honeymoon and they were wasting precious time talking about Ingrid? What was wrong with them? Lifting her up he threw her on the bed, where she bounced shrieking. "Careful you idiot. There's a baby in here that requires you to be gentle" she said freezing him on the spot.

"You're pregnant?" Theo whispered not believing it. They hadn't been trying to have a baby officially because Eleanor had wanted to look pretty in their wedding photos. And she had. The second she'd walked in that church, she'd taken his breath away. His vision of her had been blurred by the unshed tears brimming in his eyes. He couldn't believe he was marrying her. And now they were having a baby. He felt like his heart couldn't take anymore happiness or it would burst.

"Yeah I'm pregnant. I thought you opened your wedding gift?" she asked looking around the room. He hadn't. He'd been too anxious to care what was inside it so he'd stuck it in the night stand drawer.

"No I haven't. But it doesn't matter" he said kneeling beside the bed. "We're having a baby Eleanor."

"I know. And mama over here needs care. I predict that I'll be needing your services more often than you think. Can you handle it?" she asked wiggling her eyebrows.

"Of course I can. Just tell me what you need"

"Right now? I need you to finish what you just started. I'm burning up here" she said smiling. Without another word Theo pulled her to the edge of the bed. Throwing her legs over his shoulders, he placed tiny kisses on her inner thigh, slowly heading to the junction of her legs where he nuzzled his nose on the triangle patch of hair then moved up to her stomach kissing his way to the swell of her breasts. "Stop teasing me husband" Eleanor said panting. He smiled, taking her legs that were still on his shoulders and wound them around his waist, looming above her.

"I'm going to take this slow until you can't take it anymore" he rasped licking the hard erect nub against her lace bra. He felt her shiver and repeated the same motion on her other breast.

"Theo.. " she moaned attempting to take off her bra but he took her wrists and held them above her head.

"No. Not yet" Theo bent his head and took one nipple into his mouth pulling on it with his teeth. She squirmed grinding herself against him as he lavished one breast then the other until she was begging, pleading with him. Theo let go of her wrists and ripped off the lacy material of her panties then swiped one finger on her length making her cry out. He wanted to prolong this as much as he could but she was dripping wet. For him. All for him. He inserted his middle finger in her, caressing her inner walls. She was close. He knew by how she kept tightening on his finger but he wasn't going to let her come yet so he withdrew it.

"Theo" she growled, glaring at him.

"What do you want Eleanor?" he asked looking down at her sex that was pink and swollen. He knew what she wanted but she had to tell him first. In a way this was payback for making him wait so long before saying yes to his proposal. After finalizing the divorce, they'd gone to Paris where he'd proposed to her on top of the Eiffel Tower just like she wanted. She'd said yes but when they got home she'd changed her mind and said since Marjorie wasn't there to witness it, it wasn't official yet. He'd worked for it alright. And he would do it a thousand times if it meant having her where she was right then. His, with a baby on the way. To think he'd almost lost her because of his foolishness.

"I want you Theo. Please"

"You have me. All of me" he said meaning it. She possessed his heart and soul.

"Yes I do. But I also want you inside me so stop teasing me. I can't take it anymore" she whined batting her eyelashes. He had already found a way to resist this trick. Even Marjorie couldn't use on him anymore. Of course he'd felt triumphant until she'd started crying. God that he couldn't resist even if he wanted to.

"Say it Eleanor"

"Theo....." she started in a warning voice but he cut her off

"Say it!"

"Make love to me Theo"

He smirked pushing down his boxers. His erection sprung free and he took it in his hand stroking himself as he watched Eleanor watch him, her tongue darting out to lick her lips. He wanted those lips wrapped around him but that would have to wait until later. He couldn't wait any longer. Bending over her, he pushed into her wet core, groaning at how right it felt being inside her. He'd made love to her countless times before but this was different. She was his wife now and that to him meant more than she would ever think. They were linked now forever. The baby in her womb made their connection more stronger. Bridget had hadn't given him the chance to revel in the feeling of creating something so wonderful. But with Eleanor he knew without a doubt that this time it would be different. They were going to share their happiness together and do everything together because they loved each other.

"Are you going to start moving any time soon?" She asked beneath wiggling around. He stared into her eyes pouring what he felt in to that single gaze and she stopped bringing her hand to caress his face. "I love you Theo. So much"

"I adore you Eleanor" he braced his hands on either side of her face bending down to kiss her. Then he started moving, slowly administering long deep thrusts letting her feel everything. They were just beginning their lives and they had so much awaiting them. "I love you" he murmured over and over bringing them to new heights. Eleanor moved with him in perfect coordination and together they fell off the edge whispering each other's name. Theo slumped on the bed, pulling her on top of him.

"I love you" Eleanor said after a while and he sensed a but coming.

"But......" he prompted when she didn't continue.

"That was amazing but I want more." lifting her head she looked up at him with a wicked smile. "Hard and fast."

"Your wish is my command your highness"

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They were on the beach lying on a blanket. Eleanor was on her stomach determined to get a tan everywhere which is why she was naked. They'd slept at four in the morning after spending the whole night making love. Theo hadn't stopped even when she'd said she was tired. He'd coaxed three more orgasms from her before he let her sleep. It was almost noon and he still hadn't had enough. Neither had she even if she was sore and her limbs were protesting. Who knew when they'd have time alone especially after the baby was born. The hand caressing her back was heating her body up more than the sun was. "How soon can you go again? Because I honestly can't move so you'll have to do all the work"

Theo laughed climbing on top of her. "I told you my love, anything you want, I'll give it to you"

"I want you right here right now"

"Thank God this beach is private" he said winding his hand around her so it rested on her stomach. Lifting her lower body up he entered her in one swift movement. They didn't need foreplay because she was always ready for him. Always.

"Do you think it's a boy? I want a boy" Eleanor said later when their breathing had gone back to normal and their hearts had calmed down.

"Why a boy? I want a little girl who looks just like you"

"We already have Marjorie. She said she wanted a little brother not sister"

Theo scoffed "I don't want any competition. I want to be there only man in your lives so that baby better be a girl"

"Shame on you Theo. You can't be jealous of a baby"

"I won't be so long as it's a girl."

She laughed punching him jokingly on his shoulder "I so can not wait for Theodore junior to be born. I'll enjoy seeing you fighting for my attention with a baby"

"I already do that with Marjorie already." they both laughed each remembering every time Marjorie bounded into their room with Artie on her heels. It was strange how she came in just as they wanted to make love and it was frustrating every time because they had to give in to her demands so she would leave them alone. Currently she had a pony, a cat, chicken and another puppy they'd bought her before they left. Already Theo had bought a ranch knowing that if he had to give in to his daughter's demands they'd need a place to keep all her pets. But she was happy. He knew the Marjorie she was right then,  was the little girl she was from the beginning. Eleanor had taken off her mask too, letting them be who they really were and not the people they were pretending to be.

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Phew. We're done here then.