My Forever Love: Forbidden Love Series, #2

By Arri Stone

Book 2 
Sam and Chloe continue their whirlwind romance, battle the hate from Sam's mother, and anyone else out to get what they want. Chloe struggles to cope with starting a family with Sam and if it is even possible for her. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Arri Stone
• Release date: May 14, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224422661

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Chapter 1

Chloe

AFTER MANY YEARS OF being unhappily married, I finally got a divorce from my cheating ex-husband, who is in jail for assaulting and trying to kill me. I’m now happily married to Sam. He is my son’s best friend. I know there is a large age gap between us and the looks we get when we’re out doesn’t help, but when you fall in love, does age really matter? 

Sam and I set up a design business together. After discovering his talent in art and design and my business knowledge and networking, it became the ideal business and challenge. Thorn designs were born. Sam manages all the online design stuff, and I do all the personal designing and meetings; we sometimes go to meetings together. Unfortunately, we’ve found from previous clients that by telling them we are a married couple, they look at us funny. So, we tend not to say too much.

I hate the fact that sometimes Sam and I must be discreet about our relationship together. But we are getting sick of it. Sam is extremely loving and has recently told me to fuck what others think; it’s what we think that matters. You would never guess that he was only 18 years old.

Zander has been going to university during the week and back home at the weekends. Sam’s dad is coming over this weekend to visit. He has had a hard time dealing with his divorce after he found out his wife Melanie had been cheating on him.

Honey, have you got the design finished for that company? I ask him as I smooth down the outfit I put on.             

Yeah, baby, it’s all here. Are we going together to show them? He was going to come, no matter what. I smiled at my husband. He has been my rock through all of this and taken no nonsense from anyone. We pack up everything and Sam gets the car ready so we can head into the city to give the company all the design work we have done.

When we arrived, we headed into the building and the receptionist directed us to the lift. We get in the lift and press the correct floor. As the doors shut, Sam kisses the back of my neck.   

I’ve always dreamed of taking you in a lift. His soft lips trace over my skin.

Oh god Sam. I turn around to face him. He brings his hands to cup my face, bringing his lips down onto mine, making me moan.

I love you. I still can’t believe that you’re my wife, you know.

And I love you too, my gorgeous husband. Once his lips are on mine, our kiss deepens and my hands find their way to his ass, his hands threaded through my hair. God, he turns me on with just his kiss.

Mm, I’m getting very naughty thoughts here. Sam pulls me closer to him.

You know how much you turn me on. I moan as his hot breath blows across my skin.

I’m tempted to feel how turned on you are. His fingers skim down my sides.

We have to do this job first. I giggle as his fingers tickle my sides.

As much as I hate it, I know you’re right. He groans and drops his head on my shoulder.

As the lift stops, we get out and go along to the office of Hall and French industries. We showed them the designs on paper and the online sites. They were extremely happy, and we did all the completing there. It was worth all the hard work we had done, and finally, our business was taking off.

We leave the office together and Sam puts his arm around my waist, pulling me in close to him. As we get to the lift, there are a couple of other people waiting for it. We stand next to them. Sam still has his arm around me, and the other two are watching us, probably trying to work out what we are to each other. The lift doors open, and as they step inside, we follow in after. Sam’s hands slide around me, hugging me from behind. The two people look at him in disgust.

So, my beautiful, what would you like to do tonight? He trails kisses down my neck, not giving a care in the world about the other two.

How about we go for a swim in the pool? I tilt my head and hold my bottom lip between my teeth.

Mm... well, you know what happened the last time in the pool. Sam wiggles his hips against me.

Disgusting. The lady who stood next to us muttered.

I’m sorry. Did you say something? I glance at the older woman. What is everyone’s problem? Oh yeah, I have a young husband who adores me.

How could you? You’re disgusting, taking advantage of a boy. The way she said boy made it out as if Sam was a kid. He is more grown up than any man I’ve known. She screwed up her face at me.

I believe I’m the one taking advantage of her. Sam stands tall and frowns at the couple, but a smirk plays on his lips.

It’s ok honey I’m used to people making horrible comments. In fact, it hurts me every single time and Sam knows it.

He’s like half your age. You should be ashamed of yourself. She points her finger at us, trying to make me feel worse.

I’ve nothing to be ashamed of. I love my husband. The anger and tears which form every single time this happens bubbles up inside of me.

And I love you too, my beautiful wife. Sam takes my hand in his and kisses me.

You should be sent to jail for... I just... It makes me feel sick. The woman looks down her nose at us.

Well, go be sick over there and stop being horrible to my wife. Sam gritted his teeth in anger.

You’re married... Oh my god, George, did you hear that... She has forced the poor boy into marriage. She follows it up with some dramatic noises.

I asked my wife to marry me because I love her. I fucking love her to bits. She is my life. Sam became angry now. People seem to think because he is young that he doesn’t know what he is thinking, or I have forced him into it.

Sam, god I love you. My heart explodes with love for him every time he stands up for us.

I bet you wouldn’t even bat an eyelid if it was an older man with a younger woman? Sam crosses his arms in front of his chest.

He’s right Joan. The man answers and nods his head.

Thank you. I give him a genuine smile.

It’s just wrong. She mutters and curls her lip in disgust.

Thankfully, the lift doors open, and Sam pulls me out. There are several people about in the reception area. I can still hear the woman behind us tutting away, clearly offended by Sam and I being together. By now I’ve got used to the odd remarks and looks that some people give us. Sam obviously noticed the effect that had on me. I don’t have time to answer him, as he’s quick to pull me in for a kiss.

I love you. Let’s get out of here, baby. The nuzzle of his nose against mine as he gazes lovingly into my eyes. No person should question his love for me.

I love you too Sam. The tears I had held in, trickles down my cheeks. Sam wipes them away with his thumbs and kisses my lips again. How I deserve this man I do not know. He is amazing, loving, kind and since the day I married him, he has become a strong and confident man, and has let no one disrespect me.

Chapter 2

Sam

WALKING OUT HAND IN hand, I rub my thumb over the back of her hand in soothing strokes. I hate it when people say stuff like that to her. She was just jealous because she is a lonely old fart. I bend down and kiss her head as she smiles and laughs. There is still some pain behind her eyes, but I have my wife smiling again.

You always know how to cheer me up. Chloe drops her head, trying to hide how much she is hurting, and it kills me.

I’ll take you home and show you how much I can cheer you up. I hold her chin in my fingers and bring my lips down to hers, devouring her mouth with my tongue.

Are you still happy that I’ve come off birth control? She mutters against my mouth. She is worried about what people will think when we have a child together.

It might seem crazy as everything has happened so fast for us, but I’m enjoying making love to you and practicing making babies. I want a family with you. Everything with this woman is what I desire. I can’t tell her enough how much I love her and want a family. She’s my life, and it pains me every time someone makes a comment and brings her down. She went through 16 years of marriage to someone who spoke to her like she wasn’t worth it.

Well, I should be due on in the next couple of days, so fingers crossed and hope I don’t come on. She bites her lip, which just makes me crazy for her.

I can’t wait to find out. I rub her tummy instinctively, hoping shortly I’ll be doing it for real. Someone was watching us, and my blood froze when she spoke.

You’ve got to be kidding me? My mother’s voice cuts through us like ice; I had been avoiding her completely.

Oh, great. I grumble loud enough for her to hear.

Melanie. Chloe holds onto me tighter. I wrap my arms around her protectively. My mother has been the bitch from hell since I told her I wanted to be with Chloe.

Sam, tell me you haven’t knocked her up? I’m working on a way to get you a divorce. Rose is still waiting for you. My mother stares at us, pleading for me to give up my life with Chloe.

I don’t want Rose. How many times do I have to tell you, and yes to your other question, we are having a baby together! It is not true yet, but I don’t care. Our voices have risen between us and there are people watching. My mom can get lost because all she has done is destroy everything. Dad is still in pieces since their divorce.

Melanie, is everything alright? The guy next to my mom puts his arm around her. Talk about double standards: he must be at least five years younger than her.

Yes, dear it is.

So, who’s the new flavor of the month, then? I ask sarcastically, narrowing my eyes to them.

That’s none of your business, Sam. My mother flicks her hair.

Sam, you’re her son? He raises an eyebrow at me, then has the cheek to eye up my wife.

Was. I answer back. Since Chloe and I came out in a relationship, I have disowned my mother. She has been pure evil to my dad, and he did nothing wrong; it was all her.

And you must be? He blatantly checks Chloe out, licking his lips as he does.

Chloe, Sam’s wife. She doesn’t move from my side.

Wow He looks at her up and down again. I don’t like him one bit. How can you be with someone but stare at another woman, and the way he is checking Chloe out... I move myself in front of her.

Come on, baby, let’s get you home. I turn to Chloe and kiss the top of her head.

Sam My mom tries the softer approach. I know her games and I’m not falling for them.

I’ve nothing to say to you, mom. I snarl out, completely pissed off at her.

I’ve spoken to David. She smirks, which sends chills down my spine. We stop dead in our tracks. I glance at Chloe as she stiffens in my arms. She looks like she is going to break down.

Why in gods’ name would you go and see that wife beating motherfucker? I turn to face my mother.

He has to know. She narrows her eyes as she glares at my wife.

He doesn’t have to know shit. He’s in jail for what he did, and you have no right to go there and see him. Chloe spat out in anger as she gripped my hand tightly.

He asked me to go see him. My mother holds her chin up; she is up to something; I just know it.

Why would a low life piece of trash do that? I want to wipe the smile off my mother’s face.

Oh, wouldn’t you like to know? Julian, come on dear, we’ve got dinner to go to. Mom flicks her hair as she spins on her heels.

I pull my wife away from the confrontation and we get out of there. Chloe stops us when we are far enough away. You don’t think David will get out of jail? Chloe dreaded the day that would happen. She put him in there and although he only got five years, we both hoped he would just move on.

He better not. I wouldn’t put it past my mother to screw things up for us. Out of all the things which could happen, David was her biggest concern. Would he lose it and try to kill her for real this time?

Maybe we could ask your dad to see if he can find out from the prison? Chloe puts her arms around my neck and plays with my hair. Dad had been lucky in landing a job in the police department, although the friend he used to go to school with was one of the detectives there. Dad only pushes the paperwork around, but it gives him a life back.

Yes, I’ll do that, but I don’t want you to worry. It’s bad for the baby. I joke, lightening the mood.

Sam, we don’t even know yet. She buried her face in my chest.

I’m hopeful. I hold her and kiss the top of her head.

You’re the most gorgeous, caring husband ever. She gazes into my eyes and my heart beats crazily for her. Every day, I love her more.

And you’re the most beautiful wife a man could ask for. I rub my thumb over her cheek. God, I love her so much. I lean down and kiss her perfect lips.