Forever Black

I slid into the back of the limo and Co

 “I called Peyton and told her I was back in town and I needed her help with something for you, so she’s coming by the penthouse around 7 tonight.”

“You didn’t tell her I was here?”

He tightened the grip on my hand, “No, I was going to let you surprise her.”

I rested my head on his shoulder, “I love you.”

We arrived back at the penthouse around five. Co

“Oh, I forgot you haven’t been in here.”

My eyes glanced to the right, then above the bed and then to the left side of the room. Each wall was displayed with my paintings from the art gallery.

“You bought my paintings?”

He held his hands up, “Please tell me you aren’t mad.”

I looked at the painting that hung over his bed, the one of the man and woman dancing under the stars.

“I’m not mad; I just want to know why.”

He sighed. “Look at them Elle, they’re beautiful. It was my way of being able to be close to you when you weren’t around.”

I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his waist, “Thank you, it means a lot.” He let out a sigh as if he was relieved there wasn’t going to be a battle.

I walked over to his bed and slightly chuckled remembering the night I struggled to get his clothes off.

“What’s so fu

“I was just remembering the night you were passed out on this bed and I was straddled over you taking off your clothes.”

His sexy smile captivated me as he laid down on the bed and spread out.

“What are you doing?” I laughed.

“I don’t remember you doing that and I want to, so I thought you could reenact it for me.”

I bit my lip as I pulled my shirt over my head and threw it on the floor.

“Umm, I don’t think you did that.”

I seductively smiled, “No I didn’t, but I’m going to make it a little more interesting this time.” I unbuttoned my pants and took them off, throwing them on top of my shirt. I straddled him and slowly unbuttoned his shirt.

“Fuck it, I need you now,” he said. Before I knew it I was lying on my back and he was on top of me.

I stayed in the kitchen while Co

“Ok Co

I stepped from the kitchen. “That would be me!” I exclaimed.

Peyton shrieked as she ran to me and we hugged jumping up and down.

“Oh my god Elle! I’m so happy you’re here!”

Co

I took Peyton to the kitchen and poured us each a glass of wine. We moved ourselves to the comfort of the couch in the living room.

“So, tell me what’s going on with you and Henry?”

She smiled her big Peyton smile and told me they were doing great and she thought he was going to propose at Christmas. We talked for a few hours before Henry called her and asked her when she was coming home. She took my hands and held them in front of her as I noticed her eyes start to tear.

“You are my best friend and I hate that you have to fight cancer again. I want you to know that I will always be here for you no matter what. You will beat this Ellery Lane or I will kick your ass, do you understand me?” I hugged her and smiled.

“Yes Peyton, I will beat this because you scare me.” She let out a laugh and walked out the door.

I walked upstairs to find Co

The week went by rather quickly as I visited the soup kitchen and the art gallery. Co

While Co

Thanksgiving was here and I was a nervous wreck to meet his family.

Chapter 38

We pulled up the long winding driveway to the Black family home in Hoboken, New Jersey. I bit my bottom lip as Co

 “Don’t be nervous, my family will love you.”

I smiled and took Co

“Hey buddy, how are you?” Co

Hi Camden,” I smiled and held out my hand. He continued to stare, unsure of me, and then looked back at Co

It’s ok Camden, you can touch Ellery.” He looked back at me and slowly put his hand in mine as I gently shook it.

“Co

“Mother, this is Ellery.”

She looked at me and took my hands, “You are just as beautiful as Co

I blushed, “Thank you, it’s nice to meet you Mrs. Black.”

“Call me Je

Je

Camden was struggling to be put down as Co

He smiled and kissed her on the cheek, “Cassidy, this is Ellery.”

She turned and hugged me, “I’m so happy to finally meet you.”

I smiled and hugged her back. Her smile was big and her green eyes were full of light. She was exactly my height and she wore her black hair short and stylish. Co

Cassidy took my hand, “Come on let’s see if mom needs help in the kitchen.”

I looked at Co

“So Ellery, Co

“Yes, I paint pictures for a small art gallery in New York.”

Cassidy smiled, “I bought one, but I didn’t know my brother was dating the artist. You paint beautiful pictures Ellery; you are very talented.”

I was starting to feel more relaxed as she handed me a glass of red wine. As Je

“Co