“I hope that made you feel better.” He smiled as he placed his hand on my forehead.
“It did.”
He kissed my lips before rolling off of me and headed to the bathroom.
“Someone has a big birthday coming up in a couple of hours.”
He emerged from the bathroom with a smile on his face but still a hint of sadness in his eyes. He climbed into bed and wrapped his arms around me.
“I can’t think of a better way to wake up on my birthday than with your perfect naked body wrapped around mine.”
I gave his chest tiny kisses as I placed my hand down below, feeling his cock over the cotton of his underwear.
“I think this big guy may get his own present in the morning.” I felt it twinge, and I smiled.
“I’m going to make sure you keep that promise.” He kissed my head and turned off the light.
The next morning, I made good on my promise and gave him an amazing birthday present.
“Happy birthday, big boy.” I smiled as I finished and kissed his lips.
“Damn. It sure is a happy birthday. Thank you.” He cupped his hand around the back of my neck and pulled me into a passionate kiss. “I guess you’re feeling better.”
“I am, and I have something for you.” I reached into the drawer on the nightstand and pulled out the small gift bag. “Happy birthday, Max.”
He sat up against the headboard and took the box from the bag. “You didn’t have to get me anything.”
“I wanted to. Now open it.”
He removed the lid and pulled out the stainless steel and black onyx pendant with his name engraved on a black leather rope.
“Emma, this is amazing.”
“Do you like it? I thought you could wear it when you dress a little more casually.”
“I love it.”
“Turn it over.” I smiled.
He ran his finger over the small phoenix that I had engraved. “The phoenix, much like the butterfly, symbolizes transformation and rebirth. I thought it appropriate since you’re embarking on a new adventure and renewing yourself from under your father’s shadow.”
“I’m speechless. No one has ever given me something like this before. I don’t know what to say.”
“You don’t have to say anything. It’s a gift from me to you.”
“Thank you. I’ll wear it every day.”
“I have to get ready for school, and you have to get ready for the office.” I smiled.
“I’m going to call Darren to come get me and take me home real quick. I left some papers there that I need.” He kissed me.
I got up from the bed and brushed my teeth in the bathroom. The feeling of nausea returned the minute I put the toothbrush in my mouth. I quickly removed it and placed my hands on the counter, waiting for it to pass.
“Darren’s here, and I’m heading out. I’ll be by to pick you up around five thirty,” he said through the door.
“Okay. Have a great day, and I’ll see you later. Happy birthday, Max!”
“Thanks, babe. I’ll call you later.”