Overview: Penny is a 41 year old mother of one, existing day to day in the normal world until a chance encounter changes everything, for everyone.
Author’s Notes: Hey Tumblrs! So this is my first ever story (not counting the shit I created at school). So be easy on me! I apologise for any typos, and for my misunderstanding of basic punctuation. This story has a little bit of Yours Truly woven into it. It’s a slow burn, full of angst, inner monologues, and insecurities but promises a happy ending of sorts! Using just my imagination and countless hours “researching” Mr. Cavill, I hope I can portray a different side to this fascinating man. Please indulge me …
Pairing: Henry Cavill x Plus Size/Curvy OFC (Penny)
Chapter: 31 of ?
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Widow’s Pique
"White or Pink Pen?"
"White, always white" Penny shouted from her office over the sounds of Dusty Springfield.
She was dancing on the spot as she worked on an intricate collage piece at her idea bench. Moments later a large, warm pair of hands crept onto her hips as Henry joined her.
"I'm sorry to interrupt the artist at work honey, but I just couldn't resist those wiggling hips".
Penny spun around and laced her hands behind Henry's neck, continuing her swaying. Henry took the opportunity to steal a kiss from her smiling lips and a squeeze of her ample backside in the process.
She rested the side of her head against his chest as they continued to move to the music. Henry peppered her hair with more kisses as he squeezed her close.
"You ok mama?" he asked as the song finished.
"I'm good thanks." she spoke dreamily.
"What can I do for you, get for you?"
"Nothing Honey, I have everything I need." she rested her head back against his chest as she rubbed her hands over his strong, smooth back, tucking her hands up under his t-shirt to feel his soft, warm flesh.
"Was that Fernando on the phone?"
"It was indeed."
"All ok?"
"All is ok. Going swimmingly in fact"
Henry had kept his word and had made the wedding planning as stress-free as possible. In the space of two weeks the date had been set, invites sent, catering and entertainment sorted and even the flowers. By using the professionals (and throwing undisclosed amounts of money in their direction), most of the hassle was out of their hands, leaving Henry and Penny just to make the fun decisions. The venue was easy; Penny's back garden was perfect for an informal late summer wedding. The field behind would house a marquee for the meal and evening entertainment. All that was needed to finalise was Henry's suit and Penny's dress.
"So are you excited to sort out your dress tomorrow, Pen?" he asked, knowing she was apprehensive.
"I am, I just hope they can make me something comfortable and pretty. God knows how much bigger I'll be in another two weeks time!"
Henry rumbled a small laugh, placing his hand on the side of Penny's stomach, rubbing it gently.
"You're going to look stunning Pen, I have no doubt."
He was careful with his choice of words, knowing how uncomfortable she had become lately. He was also worried the baby might arrive before they had the chance to get married. Penny certainly looked ready to go. She hardly complained though, in fear of him becoming even more over protective of her.
Henry insisted on driving Penny to the dressmakers, parking up in a secluded alleyway to access the discreet entrance for high-profile clients. Marianne and Helen were already inside, sipping champagne despite it only being 11am. He wore a tracksuit and baseball cap as his 'disguise' as he graciously helped Penny out of the beast. He made sure Penny was happy and comfortable inside the boutique before being shooed away by his mother.
"I'll meet you all back at yours later ok?"
"Yes dear, now clear off darling, you're not supposed to be here." Marianne quipped as she waved her hand dismissing Henry from the lavish room. Henry grumbled and kissed Penny gently on the lips.
"Any issues, call me ok honey?"
Penny nodded and crossed her heart as she helped move him towards the door.
A tall elegant lady and two young assistants wafted into the room to greet Penny.
"Ms Green? I'm Lily. It's a pleasure to meet you, thank you for choosing us to make this special piece for you."
Penny blushed, not sure she was up for all the fussing. "Thank you, Lily. And thank you for seeing me so quickly, as you can see, time is of the essence." she laughed as she patted her bump.
Although Penny had been trepidatious, the experience was unfolding to be much more relaxed and enjoyable than she'd expected. Despite spending most of the time in just her wedding underwear she enjoyed being swathed in different fabrics, Lily draping and folding the most stunning lace and silk around Penny to find the look that worked best. There were even a couple of pre-made maternity wedding dresses that Penny could try on. Unsurprisingly these were too small still for Penny, making her feel huge again. Lily was so serene and patient, listening intently to everything Penny liked and disliked. The idea of the dress slowly came together from shape ideas and inspiration from the other dresses she was shown. All of Penny's concerns were met, and Marianne and Helen even managed to keep their stronger opinions to themselves.
Once Penny was back in her own dress she hugged Lily and popped to the loo whilst Helen brought her car around to the side entrance.
Helen's drove a Tesla Model 3, which seemed like it was on the ground when Penny tried to sit elegantly in the passenger seat. She regretted wearing such a figure hugging outfit, adding to her inflexibility.
"I hope you're hungry ladies as I've booked a table for lunch at Bertrand's."
"Oh, I thought we were going back to yours Marianne? Won't Henry be waiting?"
"He'll be fine with Colin, It'll do you both good to have some time apart."
Penny wasn't sure what she meant by that but her stomach growled happily in the anticipation of food.
The beautiful Art Nouveau facade of the swanky restaurant opened up into a vast maze of eclectic but lavishly furnished booths, perfect for discreet dining. On their way to their table they hardly saw any of the other diners, but the hubbub of conversation proved that the place was full. Penny was glad of this, really not wanting to get recognised in her current state.
After a delicious array of crudités Helen and Marianne revealed their motivation behind the lunch.
"Penny, we wanted to talk to you about the wedding." Hells began, glancing nervously at Marianne.
"We, well a few of us are a little worried that this might be a bit too much for you at the moment. If you wanted to change your mind no-one at all would think bad of you."
Penny finished crunching a radish as she took in what was being said. Marianne took this as a bad sign.
"Penny, dearest. You know I adore you both, and I know Henry better than he knows himself. Once he puts his mind to something he's a force to be reckoned with. We just want to make sure that you're not feeling too pressured. We just worry, that's all."
Silence fell on the table as Penny slowly sipped her water.
"Honestly, you have nothing to worry about. I'm ridiculously calm about the wedding. It's as much my idea as it's Henry's, he's not pressurising me into anything. I swear. If anything it's been taking my mind off birthing this huge-ass baby."
Helen snorted, and instantly covered her mouth in embarrassment.
At that moment Marianne's phone rang, it was Henry.
"We're just grabbing a bite to eat darling. Penny was famished." Marianne winked at Penny as she continued to 'uh-huh' and 'ok' to Henry's call.
"She's fine Henry, we are taking good care of her, it's all very private here too so please don't stress. See if you can help your Dad move the treadmill upstairs while you're waiting." All three ladies chuckled at the thought of Henry wrestling the machine up the staircases.
After the call, lunch progressed as normal. Talking of their outfits and the guest list.
"Henry's requested no phones at the wedding too, that'll be interesting. He's also hired security! I've never heard of security at a wedding, I think it's a bit OTT really."
"It's all quite standard for this kind of do Penny. Let's just hope the press don't get a whiff of it beforehand, you don't want helicopters buzzing over the house." Helen joked, but Penny suddenly sat up a bit straighter, looking concerned.
Marianne held her wrist "Are you ok my dear?"
"Could that really happen? I not a big fan of paparazzi or helicopters." Penny shuddered thinking back to the time Henry was whisked away from her.
"There's always a small chance of it being leaked, but Henry is more than on top of the privacy for everyone, especially you my darling." Marianne squeezed her wrist again before finishing her fish.
Penny sat back, feeling a small braxton hick threatening. Her appetite for her fancy sandwich suddenly lost.
Four days before the big day the house and grounds were already buzzing with people. The marquee was set up. the walkways being laid, the car parking mats covered the field next door, and swathes of festoon lights were being hung in every space. A small barn-style building was being constructed at the end of the garden. This was the covered area for the wedding, where Penny and Henry would stand. It was beautiful, even before it was decorated. Penny wondered if they could keep it.
Today Lily was visiting with the final fitting of the dress, Penny couldn't wait to see it. Henry's tailor was already downstairs, making final adjustments to Henry and Ben's suits.
"Jesus George, the waist is cutting into me, is that right?" Henry complained, feeling a bit hot and bothered.
"Well, Henry that will be because you are a little bit fatter than the last time I measured you. I'm going to have to let this out, quite a lot too by the looks of it."
Henry breathed in and looked in the mirror. Ben sniggered at him.
"Hey, short stuff, the same will happen to you when you get to my age." Henry joked as he breathed out again and patted his pooch. He'd not paid that much attention to his own physique of late. Especially as he'd cleared his schedule and had cut down on the training. What he'd forgotten to cut down on was his calorie intake. He looked again in the mirror as George fussed around his waistband, getting impatient with Henry's movement.
"It's not too bad is it George?" Henry rubbed his stomach, purposefully pushing it out even more for comedic effect.
"Hmm, nothing that a girdle wouldn't fix, now keep still."
Henry looked at Ben and pulled a face like a naughty school boy.
"No competition for Mummy's though Ben, right?" he joked "Don't tell her I said that please!" he added, suddenly becoming serious.
Ben motioned locking his mouth and putting the key in his t-shirt pocket.
The gate buzzer seemed to be going off every 10 minutes with one delivery or another. This time Colin was sent to answer the door as Lily and her two assistants arrived carrying a huge garment bag between them. He smiled, nodded and again wordlessly ushered them towards the stairs.
Penny was in her bedroom with Kate helping her tie her hair back. She was already suffering in the heat, a large fan blasted warm air at her in an attempt to cool her down. She fiddled with the back of her white bra as Kate swotted her hand away and sorted it for her. She'd resorted to bearing a belly band to support her bump. Henry helped her with it every morning now, it gave her some relief on her aching back and hips. He'd also cradle her bump for her as he stood behind her. It was such a relief until he gave up complaining it was uncomfortable and pulling his back.
A light knock on Penny's bedroom door signalled the arrival of Lily and The Dress. At this point Penny just wanted something white that fitted. Lily greeted Penny like an old friend, Penny loved how elegant and serene she was. She hoped some of that would rub off on her right now.
"Are you ready for this Penny? Any adjustments we can make today, we have our kits with us, so don't worry at all ok?"
The garment bag was hooked onto the top of the door frame as the two young assistants Eloise and Suni slowly unzipped and lifted it out to present to Penny.
"Oh, my, god Lily! It's absolutely stunning, you're a freakin' wizard! The detail, the fabric, it's, it's, just beautiful - so beautiful." Penny covered her face as she shuddered a huge cry into her hands. Kate rubbed her back as she too hitched her breath with tears in her eyes.
"Right, enough of the hormones Mrs Bump. Let's wrangle you into this and see how it looks." Kate barked, knowing that they needed to get a move on.
Another knock at the door signalled mild panic thinking Henry was trying to come in until Marianne spoke from the other side.
"Is it here? Can I see it Penny?"
Carefully, the several pairs of hands helped Penny step into the silk slip under-dress. Lily skilfully began lacing the back as the cool, soft fabric began to mould around Penny's curves. The bias cut of the fabric clung to Penny's shape without restricting her movement.
Next was the sheer lace part. Suni and Eloise laid this out on the floor in front of Penny. She carefully stepped into the centre as the delicate fabric was lifted up carefully. Marianne stood with her hands over her mouth. Tears in her eyes, unable to speak. Kate was also uncharacteristically quiet as she swallowed her emotions, not wanting to set Penny off again.
Slowly Penny threaded her arms into the long sleeves, thankful that the fabric had some give to it. Nothing felt tight, everything fitted so well. Lilly and Suni began to fasten the tiny buttons at the back as Eloise adjusted the fabric to the right position. Penny smoothed her hand over the beautiful open mesh cotton lace, tracing the large swirls and leaves.
"Now Penny, the good news is that we just have half a dozen buttons to reposition, tell me, how does it feel? How do you feel in it?
At this point Eloise angled Penny's floor mirror towards her. She stared at her reflection, unable to find the right words, amazed at what she was seeing. Her large bump looked perfectly at home within the dress, something Penny never expected. Her hips were smooth, her arms looked slender, and even her boobs were flattered but tamed within the stunning outfit.
Realising that everyone was waiting for her to speak, Penny cleared her throat.
"I - I bloody love it!!" as she jumped up and down on the spot squealing.
Everyone else followed suit as downstairs in the kitchen Henry, Colin and Ben stared up at the ceiling.
"Either the dress looks good, or there's a huge spider in the bedroom", Henry joked as he picked up Ben for a hug. "Let's go check on the progress outside, short stuff." and they went to track down Fernando, the wedding planner.
After lunch more pampering arrived for Penny, a fresh hair colour and spray tan whilst Marianne and Colin readied the spare rooms for more guests.
Even Callum was helping by re-gravelling the track and tidying up the entrance through the farm.
Penny had needed another nap so Kate left her to rest whilst she surveyed the back garden, marvelling at how pretty it already looked. She found Henry in the marquee looking frazzled.
"Hey, hot stuff - how's it all going?"
Henry blew a sweaty curl from his forehead as his face cracked into a tired smile.
"It's ok, there are a few delays with some bits and bobs, but on the whole, ok. There's just so much last minute stuff. Is Penny ok?"
"Yeah, she's having a cat nap. I thought you had a guy for all this running around?"
"I do, I just want it to be perfect."
"Well it won't be perfect if your blood pressure is through the roof and you feel like shit will it? Now come inside and have a drink and a sit down - no buts."
"Yes Mrs Roberts" he saluted as he followed Kate back through the garden, his beady eye checking off other things he still needed to ask Fernando about. Kal bounded up to him, knowing he need a bear hug.
"Leave the dog Son and come and get a cold one, you've done enough for today." Colin instructed.
Henry laughed at everyone's concern, he felt truly grateful of how helpful everyone had been. He grunted in discomfort as he sat down at the dining table, grabbing for some buttered bread.
"Why don't you get an early night after you've eaten poppet?" Marianne suggested.
"You all trying to get rid of me or something?" he muttered with his mouth full.
"Not at all, you just need to save some energy for the big day son, and of course tomorrow evening."
Henry had refused a stag do, convincing himself he would jinx everything and send Penny into early labour if he were to go somewhere, so instead his brothers were coming to the farm to give him some kind of a traditional send off.
Kate had organised a similar evening for Penny despite her reluctance too. Henry had pleaded with Kate not to do anything too rowdy.
"It's not a stag do Pops, just a few of us having a couple drinks and playing some poker ok?"
"Of course, of course." Colin winked at Ben, who had been clinging to his new grandad like a limpet since he arrived.
Henry decided an early night was very appealing if it meant escaping the fussing, and the chance to spend some alone time with his Penny.
"Hey sleepyhead." Henry whispered as he kissed Penny's forehead.
"Oh, shit. It's dark already, you should have woken me up." Penny groaned, as she shuffled and shifted to sit up. Henry went to help her but she clamped her arms down in defiance "I'm fine Henry, I can sit up myself!"
Henry stood back, hands in the air. Too tired to laugh or get annoyed at her snapping. Instead he began undressing on the way to the bathroom to clean his teeth.
Moments later Penny appeared to use the toilet.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't wait." she apologised for her unladylike gesture.
"You can poop in front of me my dear, I really don't mind."
"I'm not pooping, just having a wee. Your daughter is using my bladder as a yoga mat."
Henry chuckled, she was always 'his' daughter when she was causing trouble. He had a feeling this would still be the case once she arrived. He was more than ok with that, already knowing she would have him around her little finger from day one.
Back in bed, Penny remained sitting up as Henry plonked himself down face first and wrestled with his pillow for a comfortable position.
"You're exhausted Hen." Henry murmured into his pillow. Penny reached over and began rubbing his shoulder muscles, Henry groaned again. After a couple of minutes he shifted to lay on his side, taking Penny's hand and kissing it.
"You shouldn't be fussing over me, I should be fussing over you, my love"
Penny smiled softly "You've not stopped for days, you're going to be exhausted by Saturday."
"I'll be fine. I'm strong, like ox" he joked as he flexed his bicep half heartedly.
"I'm sorry for snapping earlier, I know I've been a prize bitch lately."
Henry smirked and blinked slowly. "You've not been a bitch, you wouldn't know how. So you've been a bit testy. So would I carrying around our not so little beany baby 24/7. You're doing so well honey, I'm so very proud of you."
Penny's skin shivered with his praise. Henry schooched up to sit closer, his large warm hand atop Penny's round stomach. Henry dipped his head towards her belly and kissed it. Penny rested her hand over his.
"Mummy and I can't wait to meet you our darling girl. Just keep on baking nicely, ok?" he kissed her again as Penny wrapped her arms around her beautiful, sweet man. Overwhelmed with happiness and emotion. She began to cry, a regular occurrence lately, as Henry shushed her, peppering her hair with kisses as they both drifted off to sleep together.
The next day seemed just as hectic as the last few. Not helped by the arrival of more Cavill's.
Kate's sole purpose seemed to be in following Penny everywhere she went, making her sit down and drink and eat enough. Whilst Kate had to visit the loo Penny escaped into the back garden to check on things. She found Henry and Callum helping roll barrels of beer towards the marquee. It was only 10am but the sun was already scorching hot. Both men were red faced and very sweaty.
"You know there are dozens of guys here that are hired to help with this kind of stuff!"
Henry straightened up, his back obviously hurting him.
"Why are you out here Penelope?" he scowled at her, ignoring her comment.
"Because I'm sick of being under house arrest, I want to help."
"Somehow I don't think you're going to be much help at the moment Penny." Callum joked.
Henry shot a worried glance at Callum.
"I'm pregnant, not useless Callum." Callum looked at the ground, knowing he should have kept his mouth shut.
"Pen, most of the stuff is lifting and shifting stuff. You really think that's a good idea?"
She pursed her lips, knowing she had a weak argument.
Surprisingly Henry added "Find Fernando, he's in the marquee, he might have a job for you."
Penny perked up and turned on her heel as she tried her best not to waddle away towards the marquee.
Callum gave a surprised look in Henry's direction.
"Don't worry, Fernando will send her away. He's terrified she's going to have the baby any second now." Henry laughed.
"Aren't we all?" Callum added as they shared a concerned look at each other.
The plan that evening for the 'non' Hen and Stag do's was for Helen's girls to host a fun games and pizza night for the children upstairs, whilst the men tested out a section of the marquee and the bar outside. This left the ladies with the downstairs of the house. Whilst Penny was upstairs trying to find something to wear the other ladies were setting up balloons and decorations as a surprise. Henry poked his head in through the back door only to be shooed away by everyone.
Out in the marquee, Colin was mixing up cocktails as Charlie and Simon cooked up a meat-fest on the barbeque. Tom was in the DJ Booth, reliving his youth whilst Callum helped Piers and Nik set up the poker table. Henry purposely didn't want any celebrity friends there tonight, despite feeling guilty for not inviting them. Some he'd invited to the wedding though but he didn't want it to feel like a showbiz event, it was about him and Penny.
Callum was surprised to get an invite tonight. He wasn't sure if it was the best idea considering his feelings towards Penny. Over the past few months, he'd tried to keep his distance, but Penny and Henry both tried to keep him in their lives.
Henry arrived back from the house "So let's get this fucking party started then boys!" Much to the amusement of the other Cavill brothers. Despite strict orders from Marianne, they were going to make their brother's 'stag do', an evening to remember.
Kate found Penny rifling through her wardrobe, piles of clothes already discarded on the bed. Penny was red faced and swearing under her breath as she fanned her face with her spare hand.
"Oi, Green, what the hell are you up to?"
"What does it look like? Trying to find something to fucking wear! Nothing fucking fits!"
"Woah, alright Gordon Ramsay, chill. Let me chose. Where's the first thing you tried on?"
"On the bed." Penny gestured, with a petulant look on her face.
Kate could help but smirk at her attitude, but was careful not to rile her up too much. She flipped the pile of clothes over and found a simple round neck bodycon dress made from a beautiful dusky pink stretchy fabric.
"What was wrong with this one Pen?" Kate asked.
"Too clingy, looked like Kim K on a very bad day." Penny tried to joke, knowing she was being difficult.
"But does it fit?"
"Yes.."
"And is it comfy?"
"Hmm, I guess so…"
"Great, that's what you're wearing. Put it on and stop your whinging woman."
Penny sighed and stomped over to grab the dress from Kate.
"Henry bought me this, I look like a fucking sausage in it Katie."
"I don't care, no-one cares. They just want to see you and celebrate with you ok. Stop being so difficult woman." Kate knew she was pushing her luck being so bolshy with her, but she figured it was the only way to get the night started.
Penny readjusted her boobs once she pulled the dress down. Kate grabbed some hairspray and fluffed up Penny's hair. A quick flick of mascara and lipstick and Penny was finally ready.
"Fucking Kim K would wanna look like you Pen, you look hot honey!"
Penny daren't even look in the mirror, knowing Kate was just trying to make her feel better.
After copious amounts of barbequed protein, the men readied their bravado for the poker game. The Cavill brothers, in particular Charlie, seemed supremely confident that he would fleece everyone before the night was over. Colin quietly smirked, knowing from experience that the opposite would be more likely.
"Deal me in, I'm just going to check on Pen." Henry slurred, already several beers in.
"Woah, woah, woah!" came the combined protest "Leave the woman alone, if there was a problem, you would hear about it Hank - so sit the fuck down." Piers barked.
Henry sat down with a pout.
Kate led an anxious Penny past Ben's room after goodnight kisses, and loudly announced her arrival to the gaggle of girls downstairs.
"Surprise!!!! Happy Hen, Engagement, Baby Shower Penny!!!" the well practiced chorus sang out.
Penny clutched her chest and held back more tears as she saw the beautiful balloons and banners that the girls had put up whilst she was getting ready.
"We thought we'd roll them all into one Pen, as you don't like to waste any time!" Kate whispered as she patted Penny's backside.
Julia walked up to Penny, giving her a huge double cheek kiss and then tying a pretty flowery belt around her waist as Charlotte placed an equally tasteful floral crown atop Penny's head.
Several photos were taken with the custom balloon backdrop as Marianne poured the Prosecco.
Penny reluctantly agreed to a couple sips before complaining it was giving her heartburn.
Her dress was a big hit, with everyone admiring Penny's impressive bump.
"When I was pregnant with Hughie I swelled up like a balloon, do you remember Pen? It was fucking awful, you're just all belly Pen Pen, like you were with Ben. So not fair how you can look so good when you're so pregnant!"
"Did Henry pay you all to make me feel less huge ladies?" Penny asked, half seriously as she was feeling super self-conscious in her figure hugging outfit.
"I see Hank is trying to compete with you Pen in the belly department." Heather joked, nudging Penny with her pointy elbow.
"Heather, now that's enough. You know better than to comment on Henry's weight, he can get very sensitive about it." Marianne chastised.
"He's always the first to take the piss out of my Charlie if he's starting to look a little chubby, it's nice to see the tables turned." Heather continued, as Vicky and Charlotte nodded in agreement.
"Well I love his new tummy, it suits him too." Penny added, feeling bad that Henry's weight was being discussed.
"That man can make anything look good, even a gut!" Kate chuckled.
"Well that's enough fat-shaming our lovely Henry, let's all grab some food and then we can get the games underway." Helen instructed.
"Games?" Penny asked reluctantly.
"Read 'em and weep." Piers gloated as he laid down his winning hand amidst groans and obscenities from the rest of the table.
"Fuck this, I need a piss." Tom threw his cards down and headed off into the dark field outside, tripping over two guy ropes on the way.
"So bloody lucky Piers, next year we're going to Vegas son." Colin added
"You're on Pops, as long as we can take Hank to pay for everything."
Henry sat up from resting his head on the table, struggling to keep his eyes open after the constant flow of whiskey.
"Shall I run in and get coffees?" David suggested, being the most sober of the group.
"I'll come with you." Henry lurched out of his seat.
Callum stood to support him, "Maybe let Dave go for now Henry, you might want to sober up a bit before you go back inside."
"Hmm, kay." he agreed, feeling lightheaded from standing up so quickly.
"Let's finish up this meat and get the after party started boys." Charlie added with a chicken drumstick already in hand.
"Report back on the situation inside will you Dave?" Nik asked as David wove his way back to the garden.
The Hen party was well underway as David tried to sneak in the back, it took 5 seconds for Helen to spot him.
"David, what are you doing here?"
"Coffee." was his deliberately short response.
Helen was too tipsy to question him, "How civilised!" she chuckled before heading back to the makeshift dance floor.
Penny was trying her best to keep up with everyone despite being the only fully sober adult in the building. 'My humps' came on the sound system and one by one the ladies grabbed cushions, bowls and spare clothing to shove up their dresses to mirror Penny's impressive humps of her own.
Penny was screaming with laughter at the ridiculous sight before her. Glad that Kiri and Marianne were taking lots of photos to document it. Penny joined in as best as she could rubbing her bump against the others.
David looked up from the kitchen, shaking his head in amusement.
"There we're doing what?" Colin asked, confused by David's explanation.
"They'd all wedged cushions up their dresses to give them big bellies, like Penny's." he repeated as he set the heavy tray of coffee and cups on the bar.
"What the fuck? That's hilarious." Tom piped up.
"What was Pen doing?" Henry asked, now leaning against the bar, messily making himself a coffee.
"Dancing and laughing."
"Jesus Christ, if those women put her into labour there'll be hell to pay." Henry grumbled, trying to squint through the opening in the marquee towards the house.
"Chill bruv, she's in safe hands." Simon added, trying to stop Henry worrying.
"Maybe we should go back in the house with cushions up our tops and join them." Piers joked.
"Dad and Henry won't need the cushions though P" Charlie quickly quipped.
Henry broke the laughter with his angry rebuttal "Fuck off Chuck, I knew you couldn't help but take the fucking piss."
"Ah come on Hank, I'm only joking, so what, you're carrying a little extra timber these days."
"Don't they call it a sympathy belly?" Nik retorted with a snigger.
"Both you and Simon did the same when your girls were expecting." Nik pointed to Charlie.
"I can still take you all down brothers, just remember that."
"Let's fucking have it then!" Charlie shouted with excitement as he practically ripped off his shirt and ran towards Henry, attempting to wrestle him to the ground.
Several minutes later a bemused Tom, David & Callum leaned against the bar as they watched the five large men act like kids again, shirts off, clumsily trying to pin each other down onto the floor. Henry was bearing the brunt of most of this after his challenge.
"Are they always like this Col?" Tom inquired, as Colin sighed and nodded.
"Fucking hell Piers, mind my face." Henry grunted as he tried to get away from his brothers. They helped him to his feet as he grumpily wiggled his nose, checking for damage.
"Let's try something a little more civilised shall we chaps?" Tom began, as the Cavill boys wiped their faces with their tops. "A little arm wrestling competition will sift the boys from the men I think…"
Callum looked up at the ceiling and chose to Irish up his coffee…
After an enforced break to let Penny rest, the classic baby shower games began. Labour or orgasm faces, famous baby photos, nappy snacks, and guessing the weight of the baby.
Ben sneaked down to check on Penny and see if he was missing out on any fun. He made sure to give Penny the biggest hug, with a kiss for his baby sister too before he scampered back to his own party.
Penny was helped up to go and cut the stunning three tiered buttercream cake. It had edible flowers pressed into the icing and a beautiful gold crepe paper flower on the very top. The ladies had all worked up an appetite, so before long they all were tucking into the deliciously moist masterpiece.
Penny stood looking out into the back garden, the festoon lights making everything look romantic. She could see some movement inside the marquee, but it was too far to make out what was what. She could guarantee that Henry was already three sheets to the wind, but she was glad he was letting his hair down after how hard he'd been working lately.
"Right-ho, everyone pair up and get comfy. Remember the rules gents, and may the best man win."
Tom announced as he sat down to square up to Charlie. David was against Simon, Callum against Piers, and Henry against Nik.
They took turns so they could watch each match. The aim was to all arm wrestle each other, and the two with the most wins face-off at the end.
Callum was reluctant to join in, not sure if he was up for the testosterone-fuelled challenge, but he was also a little curious to see if he could beat Henry.
Nik, Tom, Henry, and Callum all faired well unsurprisingly. Tom gloated knowing they'd underestimated his natural strength. All that rock climbing was finally paying off. Charlie pouted every time he lost, only managing to beat David. Henry was being pretty cocky, sure that no one would be a match for him. He knew Nik was his biggest opponent, so braced himself for a challenge. But his flippant attitude to Callum led to a quick surprise defeat. Henry's pride was dented. His brothers found this beyond hilarious. Tom and Callum were deadlocked in their match for so long that the others started to get bored. They were both evenly matched. But Callum's larger frame eventually won for him. Finally once the scores were totted up the last match to decide the winner was on. Henry vs Callum.
Both men shook their arms and stretched. Trying to revive their overworked muscles after so many matches. Both tried pretending that they weren't too fussed about winning, but once they sat down, face to face again the atmosphere changed. This time Henry wasn't going to underestimate the farmer, he knew Callum would love to have bragging rights from this, but Henry wasn't going to allow it. He was fucking Superman for crying out loud, his inebriated brain kept reminding him.
After the first minute, both held up their sides. Each huffing and puffing with exertion. Sweat dripped off the end of Henry's nose, whilst Callum's neck and face were bright red.
"Ready to quit yet Supes?" Callum goaded.
"Just about to ask you the same thing Giles." Henry spat, with gritted teeth.
The other men shouted out their support and tried to put them off at the same time. Charlie was filming on his phone, adding to Henry's annoyance.
After another few minutes of stalemate, Colin piped up.
"Boys, you're going to cause yourselves some mischief like this, let's just call it a tie now."
Both ignored Colin and looked into each other's eyes. Neither wanted to give up, but neither felt they could keep this up much longer. Henry's bicep and forearm were on fire, his fingers threatening to cramp. The tendons in Callum's neck looked painful as he breathed heavily through his flared nostrils.
"Decorative muscles don't always equate to real world strength Cavill." Callum muttered, using what felt like his last attempt to put Henry off.
"And shoving your arm up a cow's arse does too then?" Henry added with a cocky smile.
From nowhere Callum found some extra energy as he managed to push Henry's arm to the side. Henry dug deep and used every ounce of strength, but at this compromised angle, he just didn't have the power to come back. He grunted loudly and suddenly the back of his hand hit the table, he'd lost.
"What the fuck Hank?" Charlie shouted at him.
Henry stood up, knocking his chair over in the process as he angrily walked back to the bar to reclaim his drink before heading out into the field.
Callum was amazed he'd properly beaten him, after accepting that their first match was a lucky punt. Disappointingly he didn't feel as elated as he'd expected either. He stood up, rubbing his arm as he received several pats on the back in congratulations.
Penny leaned against the kitchen island nibbling on some red peppers, one of her main pregnancy cravings, as she shifted her weight to her other foot. Marianne walked up behind her giving her a small back rub as she passed.
"Do you want me to check on them Penny?" she asked.
"Who?" Penny replied, knowing exactly who she meant as the kids had only just been checked on by Helen.
"The boys outside my dear, I can see that you're fretting a little."
"Am I that obvious?!" Penny chuckled, holding her bump as it moved. "I guess I'm feeling a little needy, I just hate being apart from him at the moment. I feel safe when he's around."
Marianne wrapped her arm behind Penny, giving her a tight squeeze.
"That's very sweet my dear, not needy at all. And perfectly natural in your condition too."
"I'm sure they're having a good time, and don't need us checking up on them," Penny admitted, making herself drag her focus away from the garden.
When Henry didn't return to the tent Callum poured a couple of whiskeys and went in search outside.
He found Henry sitting on the wooden ceremony platform at the back of the garden. He'd watched as Penny looked wistfully out into the garden and her sweet interaction with his mum. Tears had tumbled down his cheeks.
"Hey" Callum announced.
"Hey", Henry added, sniffing and wiping his face as he gladly accepted the scotch.
Callum plonked himself down beside Henry, almost losing his balance in the process.
They sat in silence for a few moments, just watching the ladies inside, smiling at their happy faces and bursts of laughter.
"Looks like they're having a good time?" Callum interjected.
"It does."
"You ok Henry?"
"Yeah, just needed some air."
Callum swigged the last of his whiskey down with a grimace. He was feeling bad thinking he'd upset Henry.
They both looked up again as a loud cheer was heard from the house. They could see Penny hugging Kate and creasing up in laughter.
"You're a fucking lucky man, Cavill."
Henry turned to look at Callum, wondering where this praise was coming from.
"I know - I know it's no secret how I feel about Penny, but above all I'm just glad she's happy again. You make her happy. Despite your noodle arms."
Henry chuckled and nudged Callum sideways, grabbing him before he toppled over.
"Thanks mate. I never thought I'd find her, I thought I'd never find this kind of happiness. We just need to find this for you too buddy." Henry put his arm around Callum.
"I'm working on it. I'm working on it."
"Don't fanny about this time though, Life is too fucking short."
Callum nodded, sucking in his emotions as they threatened to escape.
"Come on, let's go back to the lads." As he hauled himself up and held a hand out for Henry.
Karaoke was the next segment of Penny's Hen do. Heather and Charlotte started off the proceedings with their duet of "Islands in the Stream" and Helen continued the theme with her very warbly version of "Nine to Five". Penny was quite enjoying being the sober one amidst the gaggle of loud, sozzled women. Kate decided to attempt her favourite Van Morrison tune, dedicating it to Penny, even though she had blue eyes. A few of the kids sneaked downstairs to see what all the noise was about before deciding that they preferred their video games to their mothers vocal talents.
Heather was desperate for Penny to join in, but she felt far too comfortable in her chair, and sober to be tempted. So Heather roped Marianne and Julia into a murdering of 'It's Raining Men'.
Back in the marquee Tom was back on the decks to his one loyal fan, Charlie. Reliving their Ibiza days. Henry walked straight past, spying the last sausage and grabbing for the scotch. Piers beat him too it as he flung his arm around his little brother and poured them both another drink.
"Can't believe you're finally tying the knot little brother." he shouted.
Henry nodded, and grinned. "About bloody time eh?" Henry raised his glass, "To my beautiful bride to be." he shouted as he staggered back slightly. All the men raised their drinks.
"To Penny!" they all cheered.
Tom returned to the main table where the conversation had turned to ex-girlfriends.
"Si, remember that girl you used to date with the lazy eye?" Charlie began, getting far too excited by his recollection. "whatever happened to her?"
Simon gave Charlie the death stare and raised his middle finger to his annoying younger brother.
"She broke my heart Charles, you know that you little runt."
The rest of the brothers and Colin all found this hilarious.
"What about that Spanish girl Charlie?" Simon retorted. "the one you bought a car for and she left you the week after?"
"She was Portuguese actually, and it was only a Fiat 500, not a fucking Porsche, no biggie." as he returned the middle finger gesture enthusiastically.
"What about that nice young girl that you used to court Henry? The one with the dubious family background." Colin asked, with a knowing grin already on his face.
"She was lovely, but unfortunately her brothers were the next Krays and frightened the absolute life out of me." he turned to Tom "They threatened me with castration if I dishonoured their sister!"
"Castration eh? Who would threaten such a thing?!" he winked back at Henry.
A quite lull in the conversation allowed the baseline of one of the karaoke songs to drift through the night air.
"They fucking singing in there?" Nik shouted, standing up to look outside. "Right boys, I think it's time we merge these parties, who's coming?"
"Finally!" Henry shouted, feeling glad to see his Penny again.
Helen was just starting 'Copacabana' As Charlie, Tom and Piers noisily flung open the back doors to announce their arrival.
"Someone ordered the Dreamboys Ladies?" Charlie shouted as he made a beeline for Heather with his sexiest walk.
Penny craned her neck to see the newcomers as she spotted Henry and Callum stumbling through the door together. Henry's shirt was partially unbuttoned. And what buttons were fastened were in the wrong holes. Callum was still topless as was Nik after the arm wrestling tournament.
Callum suddenly felt a little conspicuous now with several females eyes upon him.
"What the hell have you lot been up to? You all look like you've been pulled through a hedge backwards." Kate laughed as she tried to fix the mess that was her husband's hair.
Henry reached the back of the sofa and kissed Penny's forehead as she leaned back to smile at him. He then dramatically rolled over the back of the chair, narrowly missing Julia's drink.
"Woah, steady on honey." Penny added, chuckling at her lumbering man.
Henry composed himself and with a soppy smile manouvered himself to sit close up to her.
"My beautiful Pen Pen. I missed you." he smooched, lips searching for hers.
"Missed you too Yogi, did you have fun?"
"I did, I may have had a lickle too much to drink though, sorry." he pouted, looking up at Penny with puppy dog eyes.
"That's ok Hen, I don't mind. Just don't throw up on the carpet later."
"Right!!" Tom spoke loudly into the mike, making Penny jump. "All you lovely ladies have been making the sweetest of sounds, but now it's time for the men to show you all how it's done. Big man, come here and serenade your betrothed." He gestured to a reluctant Henry as Penny smiled and pushed him a little to gee him up. Everyone shouted encouragement and before long he relented and hauled himself off the sofa, slightly swaying as he finally straightened up. Tom walked over to him and ushered him back to the karaoke machine.
"So, what will it be cherub? Pick something that'll make her cry." Tom whispered into his ear.
After a bit of deliberating Henry pushed his hair out of his eyes, rotated his shoulders, and took a deep breath as the first chords began. All eyes were upon him as Penny cringed in embarrassment.
She grabbed a cushion to hide behind when she realised what he'd chosen, knowing she'd be in tears before too long.
Henry's deep baritone attempted the American screech of "Oh Lord, won't you buy me, a Mercedes Benz.." Only Penny knew the significance of this and laughed as the others looked at each other and her in mild confusion. Henry kept his gaze fixed on Penny during the whole song, enjoying her reaction. They both thought back to that bitterly cold, grey Saturday in January. Such a chance meeting. A real turning point for them both. It truly felt like fate had intervened in their lives to make their paths cross. As Henry finished the last note Penny shuffled to stand up, Henry's strong arms ready to help her as she stood and they embraced. Their tears weren't the only ones after witnessing their dedication to each other.
"Oh honey, that was beautiful." she managed to say, as Henry's broad shoulder muffled her face. Henry kept hold of her for the longest time until Charlie grabbed the mike…
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Penny had just finished what felt like her thousandth toilet visit of the day to find Henry waiting for her outside in the corridor. A naughty look in his eyes.
"Henry."
"Penelope." he replied as he stepped towards her and swept his hands around her curves. "This dress is un-fucking-believable Pen. I've been trying so hard not to ravish you in front of our friends and family. I'm literally struggling right now." He took her hand and led it over the impressive bulge in his dress shorts.
"You're kidding right? I look like an over-stuffed sausage Hen." Penny blushed, enjoying Henry's continuous exploration of her stomach, boobs and bottom. She tilted her head back as he gently pushed her back against the door.
Henry ignored her comment, leaning forward to press his forehead against hers.
"Can we have lots of babies honey, I want to keep you like this forever." Henry breathed heavily his eyes dark with arousal.
Penny raised her eyebrows at him "Christ almighty Cavill, you're practically feral tonight. Let's just get this little Princess sorted first before we talk about any more. And then we'll see how frisky you are when there's a newborn in the house."
Again, Penny's words washed over his inebriated brain and he continued to paw at her and kiss down her neck, pulling at the neckline of her dress attempting to find her nipple.
Tom walked around the corner nonchalantly and smacked Henry on his backside.
"That's what got you into this situation you horny fuckers, move aside, I need to drain the lizard."
Penny chuckled, relieved it wasn't either of Henry's parents that caught them.
"Come on honey, let's get you some water to cool you down." Penny suggested as she ushered her big bear back towards the party and Heathers singing.
Henry was stolen away by Simon, Charlie and Colin to sing Bohemian Rhapsody whilst Penny stood stretching her back against the kitchen island, wondering whose hangover would be worse tomorrow morning.
Callum sidled up to her.
"You ok Penny?" he asked, trying his best to sound more sober than he was.
"A little achey, but enjoying the entertainment." she chuckled.
"You look amazing by the way." he mumbled, instantly regretting his compliment. His cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
Penny looked up at him, trying to judge his emotion after his unexpected praise. He looked over at the others with an unconvincing passive expression on his face.
"Thanks Callum, everyones been so sweet trying to make me feel less like a bloody whale."
"No!" he stated, louder than they both expected. "It really suits you - being - being, pregnant. You're - glowing Penny." Penny looked back up at him, to see him looking back down at her. A strange expression on his face. Penny smiled, hooking her hand around his arm and giving him a small side hug.
"I'm genuinely happy for you, you know that right?" he continued, Penny looked over to see Henry's eyes on them briefly.
"Thanks Callum. You ok?" she asked, squeezing his arm and resting one hand on his shoulder.
He nodded and smiled. His eyes glassy with tears as he drank from his beer bottle.
Penny opened her mouth again to say something, anything. But an increasingly loud squeal broke the moment as Julia and Kate (who were getting on like a house on fire) barrelled up to Penny to grab her away.
"Pen-Pen, you can't say no. They've fucking got it!" as she pulled Penny away reluctantly. She looked back as Callum smiled and shooed her away. Julia unsubtly stayed behind to seize her opportunity with the farmer.
"No, No, No. It's been too long." Penny protested, seeing what she was being dragged towards.
"Come on Pen, let's have it!" Tom encouraged as Nik and Charlie joined in.
Henry stood watching this with a befuddled expression as Marianne adorably re-buttoned his shirt for him.
"Can't chicken out now Pen, unless you're too old to be cool babes." Kate goaded.
"Fuck off Roberts, give me that mike." Penny narrowed her eyes at her bestie as she abandoned her awkwardness for the challenge.
Penny launched into her memorised and well-practised rendition of 'Alphabet Aerobics', not dropping a beat or missing a word. Most of the Cavills were agog at Penny's unexpectedly skilled rap, Charlie was bouncing around like a puppy with excitement.
"Shit the bed Penny! You were fucking amazing!" Charlie shouted, draping one arm heavily over Penny's shoulders. Henry appeared to rescue her as Charlie switched to Henry's shoulder. "Did you know about your woman's hidden talents Hank?!"
"She's a woman of many hidden talents young Chuck." Henry purred with a dramatic arched brow.
"Rap Battle it is then Penelope Green." Tom announced as Penny shook her head.
"I'm too pregnant for all of this Thomas!" she protested.
"Come on! You don't hear Dre making that fucking excuse do you?" He began to giggle, finding his own joke hilarious.
Penny relented easily and performed several more hip hop classics alongside Heather, Kate, Tom, Charlie, and even Henry.
The lyrics to 'It's Tricky' coming out of Henry's mouth were hilarious for all involved. Henry hammed it up as only actors can do and gave it his best shot. Penny genuinely thought she was going to wet herself at one point with laughter.
Eventually, the singing turned into a more chilled end to the evening of chatting, drinking, and more eating. Penny was back in her comfy spot with Henry and Kate sat on either side of her, both having their own conversations with her unborn child.
Kate leaned forward, hands cupped on the globe of Penny's stomach. "Listen up short stuff, Auntie Katie will be making such a fuss of you when you finally get here. You might have been a surprise.."
"Kate!" Penny exclaimed as Kate dismissed her with an annoyed wave of her hand
She continued "You might have been a surprise, but you will be so loved and will bring us all so much bloody happiness. Now stay in until the 10th as I have money riding on that date."
"Katie, you're incorrigible, and so bloody soppy. Love you." she reached as well as she could and pulled Kates head towards her lips.
It was Henry's turn to offer his wisdom. "Mummy's done a fabulous job of baking you, my little cupcake. Can't wait to see your pretty little face and kiss your tiny toesies. Now just keep chilling for a few more days, my little girl." He instantly held his hand over his mouth. Realising his slip up.
"A girl?!" Kate asked "A Girl!!" she then shouted as everyone's attention was caught.
Penny shot pretend daggers at a cringing Henry as their news was out. She didn't really mind, and seeing the joy it brought everyone who now knew she couldn't be angry at him.
Kisses, handshakes, and hugs came from all directions as Marianne burst into tears. "Just perfect darlings, we needed more girls. Wonderful news." she sobbed as Colin patted her back.
Penny stifled another yawn just as Henry looked around.
"Right Mama, you need to sleep, let's hit the hay."
Penny protested politely, but was more than ready for her bed after such a full on evening.
Henry grasped her hands and slowly helped her stand, he could tell she was in a reasonable amount of pain despite her smiles.
"Thank you everyone for making this such an amazing evening, I'm sorry to be such a lightweight but feel free to keep the party going!" Penny spoke as Henry held her tight.
"Thanks guys, love you all!" Henry added as he ushered Penny past several more kisses and hugs.
If Henry had been sober he would have carried Penny up the stairs seeing how uncomfortable she was. Instead, he tried his best to guide her hips forward to take some of her weight. He also couldn't resist grabbing her arse in the process too.
They poked their heads into Ben's room to see them all fast asleep and the room filled with bodies. Penny had never known so many people to be in her house overnight.
Despite his lack of coordination Henry tried to help Penny to clear away the pile of clothes on the bed, left from Penny's earlier stress. After removing her floral decorations she began to wriggle out of the dress. Unsurprisingly Henry appeared to help. Kissing her shoulders in the process.
"Hmm, Pen, you're gonna get me all worked up again honey," as they stared at each other in the floor length mirror. Both watching Penny disrobe. Henry abandoned his clothes by his feet as he stood behind Penny and watched his reflection massaging her heavy breasts and taut stomach.
"Hold that thought, Cavill. I need to pee." as she made a dash for the bathroom. After cleaning her teeth and removing her makeup she returned to the bedroom to find Henry asleep on the bed.
"Gah!" she complained, as she haughtily pushed his knee over to his side of the bed so she could enter her cave of cushions. After finally finding a reasonably comfy position Henry snorted himself awake.
"Ung, fell 'sleep" he mumbled "Sorry baby," he said, his voice muffled by his pillow. He reached his arm up and plonked it heavily onto Penny's bump.
"I noticed." Penny said with subtle annoyance, hoping to get some time alone with her bear.
Henry sat up, with one eye open. Penny chuckled at his comical expression.
"I'm awake now!" he stated with a cheeky grin. He sidled up to Penny, mirroring her pose.
"Did you have a good night honey?"
"I did indeed, although I missed you lots." he admitted coyly.
"Missed you too Yogi, even though you were only in the field."
After a moments silence Henry piped up.
"Pen. Do I….. do I look fat?" he asked sheepishly, staring down at his stomach. "I'm sorry I've let myself go lately, I'll work extra hard to get back into shape."
It took everything Penny had not to laugh at his endearing comments, but she knew how much of a sensitive subject this was.
"Henry, honey." she took his hand and squeezed it. "First off, you don't look fat, you're not fat. You can be whatever shape you want to be, whatever makes you happy. Not me, not your family, not your fans, you honey. You're so used to trying to maintain an unrealistic physique, exhausting yourself, depriving yourself, and for what? A few photos, a few moments in a movie. It's crazy. And actually unhealthy in lots of ways. This is normal honey." she rubbed his softened stomach.
"You still think I'm sexy Pen?" he asked in all seriousness.
"You're fucking kidding me right? I'm sat here like this and you're the one thinking you're fat and unsexy?!"
Penny stared at him, seeing that he was still full of doubts and insecurities.
She pulled his head towards her chest as his arm cradled her belly.
"Baby, you're such a doofus at times. Do I really need to tell you that you are the sexiest freakin' man alive?!! That all I want to do every time I see you is run my nails down your back and lick your chest."
Penny flung aside her largest pillow and with all her strength swung her leg over Henry and straddled him.
"Fuck, Pen. Steady on honey." he gasped, as his hands automatically grasped her waist. "Christ almighty" he continued as his hands roamed up and down her. She was wearing a soft cotton sleep bra and matching knickers. She rested on her side and slipped off her bottoms before sitting back over Henry again.
"Pen, oh god. This is so fucking hot. But Pen, Pen." he threw his head back onto the pillow as she grasped his cock, tugging it and then rubbing herself over it. He rutted upwards as he grasped her thick thighs, Penny supported her back as she moaned loudly in pleasure.
"Pen, stop, we can't."
Penny took Henry's hard dick and lined him with her entrance. Henry was torn, reaching out to massage her breasts. She began to slide down onto him slowly as he grasped her arms.
"No! Pen, we can't risk it." again she ignored him, lost in her passion.
"Stop!" he shouted, finally able to make her listen.
Penny looked at him in confusion and hurt. "Why?" she asked.
"The baby, Pen. What if you go into labour?"
Penny continued to sit down further onto Henry, feeling the delicious stretch. She clenched, making him throw his head back in pleasure again.
"I'm fine honey, I've got weeks until she's due."
"I just don't want to risk it before the wedding Pen Pen." He held his large paw against the side of her pouting face. "Lay back down and I will help ease your frustrations, my love."
Penny relented, pouting, feeling tired and uncomfortable now the moment was lost. But she soon perked up on feeling Henry's strong digits delving between her legs. Penny ground against his touch, needing more friction. Henry's tongue swirled noisily around Penny's nipples as he readjusted his position, kissing her as he moved. He knelt on the bed, between her legs. Smoothing his hands up along Penny's legs, hips, waist, and breasts. A greedy grin on his face. Penny clenched at his electrifying gaze. His desire and lust felt ready to explode. Unexpectedly he froze and scrunched up his face. He raised a finger.
"Hold that thought, Pen" as he leaped off the bed, hopping as one foot was wrapped in the sheets, heading for the bathroom. At first, Penny thought he was going to throw up, which would have made her feel absolutely devastated, considering where he'd just been, but the familiar sound of him peeing like a racehorse echoed from the ensuite, and a loud "Ahhh…" on top.
Penny chuckled as she waited for him to return. After some noisy hand washing and fumbling in the dark, Henry plodded back over to her, locating her feet first and climbing between her legs again.
"Right. Where were we..?"
"Actually, Hen. I'm feeling super tired again, sorry…"
"Oh.." he said, surprised by her sudden switch. "Ok, my sweetness. I'm sorry for ruining the moment."
Penny didn't disagree with him. "Just make sure our wedding night is more romantic honey," she said, sleepily. Tucking her pillows around her as she made herself comfortable.
Henry leaned over and kissed her shoulder, helping tuck another pillow behind her at the same time.
"Just you wait Penelope, Daddy's going to pull all his tricks out of the bag."
They both giggled at his bravado as Henry snuggled up behind her, smoothing his hand up and down the contours of her hip and thigh as she quickly succumbed to her sleep.
Authors Comments
I hope you enjoyed the run-up to the big day. The interactions with their friends and family. I really enjoyed writing this chapter, I hope you liked reading it!! Thank you all for your continued support with this epic saga that is slowly coming to its natural end xxx
i feel so dumb for this but i just realized the wig he wears here in the second pic is just the wig from the first pic tied up in a bun lol. i thought they were two completely different wigs.
So… a couple of you might have noticed my complete lack of posting the continuation of Widows Pique. I think I’ll have to admit that it is on a little hiatus whilst my own life becomes more hospitable for writing.
I’m sorry for those that are waiting. Especially as I’m so close to finalising it! Hopefully in the new year I will find the time and place to pick this up again.
In the meantime I wish you all love and happiness and hopeful times ahead!
Overview: Penny is a 41 year old mother of one, existing day to day in the normal world until a chance encounter changes everything, for everyone.
Author’s Notes: Hey Tumblrs! So this is my first ever story (not counting the shit I created at school). So be easy on me! I apologise for any typos, and for my misunderstanding of basic punctuation. This story has a little bit of Yours Truly woven into it. It’s a slow burn, full of angst, inner monologues, and insecurities but promises a happy ending of sorts! Using just my imagination and countless hours “researching” Mr. Cavill, I hope I can portray a different side to this fascinating man. Please indulge me …
Pairing: Henry Cavill x Plus Size/Curvy OFC (Penny)
Chapter: 30 of ?
Word Count: 4k
Warnings: Angst. Pregnancy. Sex.
Disclaimers: This is all fiction baby!
Over 18’s only. No permission is given for reposting my work, copying it or parts of the source material, and claiming it as your own.
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Penny grabbed so tightly onto Henry's hand that he snapped his head towards her, mouthing the words 'Are you ok?' as they walked up the steps to the school playground. She felt like a cowboy entering a swing door saloon in a Western. So many pairs of eyes watching them. Shocked by Henry's presence and Penny's unhidden stomach.
Amidst the hushed atmosphere, small pre-schoolers whizzed around on their scooters, tugged on their mothers leggings and fussed in their push chairs as the mostly female crowd studied the pair as they walked towards the back of the school.
Julia trotted over, in impractically high heels to dramatically display her friendship with Penny.
"Henry, this is Julia, Jules - Henry."
Her theatrics increased as she air-kissed both of Henry's cheeks "So nice to finally meet you Henry, my goodness you're even bigger than I'd remembered" as she held her beautifully manicured hand against his chest and giggled.
Penny snorted quietly as a few more mums sidled up to introduce themselves.
Before long, several selfies had been taken and Henry had thoroughly charmed the school mums with his witty banter and public displays of affection with Penny. Her light grey shirred summer dress clung to her ample chest and flowed over her bump. The empire waistline making her pregnancy unmistakeable now. Most had just stared, but on seeing Henry proudly holding her tummy and rubbing it casually as he chatted, Penny began to receive several congratulations and smiles.
As the children flowed out, the noise level returned and Henry had another wave of selfie requests from Mums feeling braver now that they could use their children as an excuse to get close to the actor.
Ben's class was one of the last to be dismissed. In true 8 year old fashion he barrelled up to Penny with his book bag, water bottle and lunch bag before realising Henry was there.
Ben sprung up into his arms, gripping Henry with all of his might. "Missed you Bud," Henry whispered as Ben continued to cling to him.
"Daddy Henry, you came back!" he squealed, his eyes shut and his grubby hands gripping the back of Henry's t-shirt.
"I always come back buddy, never forget that."
It was Henry's turn to grip Penny's hand tightly as they sat in the warm darkness of the ultrasound room. Pre-warmed gel was squirted onto Penny's tummy as the doctor fiddled and scrolled with one hand and lifted and twisted the wand in the other, pushing hard against Penny's firm stomach.
"Does that hurt honey?" Henry asked, hoping it would make the consultant press more lightly.
"It's fine Hen, just relax."
The fast swooshing of the baby's heartbeat filled the room as tears flowed down Henry's cheeks. When the screen showed the head and then quickly the legs as the baby wriggled inside. Henry let out a strange noise. Penny turned to see his ugly crying face again, she couldn't help but giggle.
"Oh, Hen, makes it seem so much more real doesn't it?" as she squeezed harder on his hand as he smiled, unable to speak.
"So, are we wanting to know the gender?" The doctor asked, looking over the top of his glasses. Both Henry and Penny nodded anxiously as the doctor flicked the wand and repositioned the view.
"If you take a look here, baby is clearly showing us that she is a little girl, lovely," he smiled at them both as Penny shuddered with happy tears.
"My girls." Henry managed as he rubbed Penny's forearm. Desperately trying to hold back his own tears without success.
After Penny was wiped, sat up and sorted out, the Consultant ran through the options for the labour and delivery. Henry asked so many questions, Penny was impressed with his level of understanding and his sweet protective manner over her wellbeing. She still wasn't convinced that she needed to be in London for the delivery, but didn't want to have that argument in front of the doctor.
On leaving the hospital they were both anxious about being papped, so opted for separate cars. Henry didn't want to risk stressing Penny out with any attention from the press, despite wanting to shout his excitement from the rooftops. The cars met up again outside Henry's parents house, Henry waiting to help Penny out, like the gentleman he always was.
Marianne had become very protective over Penny since her spell in hospital, fussing over her more than she ever did her boys. Penny's fears over Henry's family disapproving of their surprise addition were completely unfounded and their excitement at the new arrival was palpable.
"Oh Penny, just look at you." Marianne swept towards Penny, embracing the sides of her stomach, then pulling her in for one of her trademark hugs.
Colin slapped Henry on the back in a proud and congratulatory manner, ushering him into the kitchen after the ladies.
Before she knew it, Penny was sat down in the window seat being shown pictures of Henry as a baby. His eyes were unmistakeable even then.
"Oh my goodness, he was adorable Marianne, such a chubby little thing too!"
"Ha, yes, he was like a little sumo wrestler with all those little rolls. He was 10lb 6oz too! Good job he wasn't my first or I wouldn't have tried again." Marianne instantly regretted her words and placed a hand on Penny's knee. "I'm sure this little one won't be that big my dear."
Penny sat back, gripping her belly and looking down. "I don't know Marianne, they're measuring big, and I feel a lot bigger than I did with Ben.
At that point Henry and Colin entered the room with tea and biscuits.
"Mum, really?! Not the baby album." he cringed, kissing Penny on the top of her head as he sat down next to her.
"His brothers nicknamed him Jabba, you can see why now can't you?!" Colin joked as Henry closed up the album whilst giving his own father the stink eye.
Henry leaned into Penny's stomach, cupping his hands together.
"Don't listen to Pops little one, he's getting sarcastic in his old age. Your big brother is going to be nothing but nice to you."
Penny blushed at Henry's soppiness in front of his parents. Marianne gazed happily at them both. Penny felt a little uncomfortable with the attention.
The conversation changed towards their earlier consultants appointment. Penny decided to broach the subject of not having the baby in London.
"It's not that I don't like the hospital Henry, it's just that it's so far from home and they're not worried about anything. In fact recently I've been considering a home birth."
"No." Henry abruptly stated. "Out of the question."
"Henry!" Marianne reproached. "There's nothing wrong with home-birthing. I had Charlie at home and it was perfectly safe. Alex was a home birth, and Poppy too!"
Penny was shocked by Henry's attitude and her emotions quickly bubbled up. She breathed deeply to try and quell her tears. She swallowed and continued. "I'm just considering it at the moment, but as I'm the one who has to squeeze a person out of me I think I get to choose where and how."
Henry cringed at his reaction. "I'm sorry Pen. I, just want you and the baby to be safe."
"Well that's my preference too honey. Remember, I've done this before ok?"
Colin squirmed uncomfortably in his seat, not wanting to get involved in any arguments.
"More tea?" he offered, changing the subject.
Driving back home they were both quiet, lost in their own thoughts. Henry didn't like it when plans were changed, he felt uneasy and a little panicked thinking his daughter could be born without a doctor nearby.
Penny was still smarting from Henry's bolshy attitude earlier, she hated being treated like she didn't know her own mind.
Henry knew he'd upset her, but he also thought she was being a little naive and selfish perhaps. Not that he would dare say that to her. His brothers were right when they'd warned him not to cross a pregnant woman, Penny certainly was quick to snap back at him lately. He actually found it quite endearing, in fact everything she did lately made his heart melt. Her little waddle, her many cushions in the bed, putting on her shoes, even getting in the car. Seeing her carrying their baby was truly fascinating to him and made him feel so unbelievably proud and protective of her.
He reach over and placed his hand on her thigh, giving it a gentle squeeze.
"I love you Penny Green, do you know that?"
Penny smiled, turning to look at him as he kept his eyes on the road ahead. A warm smile on his handsome face.
She gripped his hand, then ran it up along his shirt sleeve to his shoulder as he grabbed her hand again he brought it to his lips and kissed it.
Penny was 28 weeks pregnant now and feeling it. She knew that being an older mum would be hard work, but some days all she wanted to do was float in the tub. Henry was ridiculously attentive though, to the point where she was pretty sure he would bathe, dress and feed her if she let him.
She looked at her crinkled fingertips and decided she needed to leave the bath, heaving herself forward as her aching bones protested. On cue, Henry appeared, grasping her under her arms and taking her weight as she climbed out, embarrassed that she was becoming so reliant on his help already.
"Thanks Hen, it's ok though, I can still get out of the bath honey." she smiled.
"I know Pen, I was just here so thought I'd lend a hand", he was aware that he was fussing too much and worried that he was driving her nuts in doing so.
"Did you decide what you are going to wear yet honey?" He asked tentatively.
It seemed that every day there was a new delivery of something or other baby or pregnancy related. Henry seemed hell bent on buying every gadget, gismo and toy for their little girl, as well as cute outfits for Penny. Henry was living out his fantasy as Penny indulged his love of seeing her dress up for him. He couldn't get enough of her new sexy shape and her growing bump. She suspected her tiredness was in part due to Henry's increased libido, which was pretty healthy beforehand. Not that she was complaining, the constant adoration and manhandling was doing wonders for Penny's confidence. She hadn't even needed much persuading to have a photoshoot with one of Henry's favourite photographers.
Penny chose a cute button front emerald green dress with a scoop neck, high waistline and delicate puffed sleeves. She also let him chose two more outfits for her. Knowing how much enjoyment he was getting from it.
She finished her makeup and carefully pulled the dress over her head. The fabric was thin, stretchy and beautifully soft. She moaned quietly at the sensation as she smoothed and pulled the dress into the right position. Even she couldn't stop brushing her hands over her large stomach, feeling especially sensitive lately.
With a final fluff of her curls she headed downstairs to join Henry, the photographer and his assistant. Henry stopped mid sentence as he spotted Penny on the stairs. Neil and Abby followed his gaze as they all watched Penny gracefully but carefully descend the last two steps.
"And here she is, Neil, Abby. This is my Penny"
Penny felt flushed with the attention, but mostly Henry's intense, loving but licentious stare. He even licked his lips, making Penny shudder slightly with excitement. She hoped the shoot wouldn't take too long, she desperately needed to be alone with him.
At first Penny felt a little self conscious posing for photos around the house and garden. Henry of course was a natural, loving the intimate poses, knowing how great the shots would look already. Nick was a real sweetheart, so generous with his praise and flattery that by the end of the shoot Penny almost felt like a model.
"Oh Penny, you are just gonna love these shots. Those last ones against the door - mmm - just divine."
"Thanks Nick, I'm glad you got some you're happy with." she added as Henry kissed the side of her head for the hundredth time that day.
By the time the equipment was packed away and farewells were said Penny flopped down on the sofa to rest her aching feet. Henry was quick to offer a foot rub as he grinned up at her.
"What?" she asked, wondering what was so funny.
"Can't a man just enjoy rubbing his wife's feet my love?"
"Not as much as you seem to be Mr Cavill. Plus, I'm not your wife yet, merely your fiancee."
Henry detected an undertone to her statement.
"There is nothing mere about being my betrothed young lady." He ran his warm hand slowly up her calf muscle, to behind her thigh under her dress, finishing at her large, soft behind. He crawled up towards her carefully, slowly kissing her thigh, her stomach, her arms, her neck and then her lips.
Penny ran her fingers through his growing curls, thickened but still soft with product. She began unbuttoning his shirt. He watched her fingers then looked up at her with quizzical eyebrows.
"Frisky again Mrs Green? You will be the death of me." he growled as he knelt up to undo his jeans and Penny sat up to continue with his shirt. Henry helped her to stand as he deftly pulled her dress up over her head and her knickers down. Carefully allowing her to get her balance as she stepped out of them. He remained crouched below her, looking up at her beautiful round stomach. As much as he couldn't wait to meet their daughter he would miss her like this, and wondered if she would consider more children after.
"You." he spoke between kisses "Are. The. Most. Sexiest. Woman. I. Have. Ever. Met."
Penny was already super aroused. His words, his kisses, his warm breath on her skin sent shockwaves of delight through her. She'd removed her bra and played with her nipples as Henry swept two fingers through her folds and lewdly licked his fingers clean. She pulled him up and kissed him so fiercely he almost lost his balance. Her nails clawed at his back. Her large firm stomach pushed against his newly softened one. Henry's hands slid all over her, grabbing at her, squeezing at her. He found her breasts again and sucked her swollen nipples into his hungry mouth, his tongue swirling as she moaned in exquisite pleasure.
"Hen, I need you, inside me, now."
He chuckled, loving her desperation "Oh my beautiful girl, does someone want Daddy's cock inside them?"
Penny was too far gone to chuckle at his words, she was ready to beg if he asked.
"Please, yes, please Daddy, I need your cock. I need it now. Fuck me, fuck me hard."
Henry's dick twitched at her words. He grabbed her by the waist and spun her around.
"Lean forward, kneel on the sofa." he ordered. "'kay?" he quickly checked to make sure she was comfy. Again Henry ran his fingers through Penny's sex, using her wetness to smear over his steel hard dick. This position had proved very successful for them recently now that Penny was too big for some of their other favourite positions.
"Henry, now!" Penny shouted as Henry smirked at her bossiness.
"Yes my princess. Uh. Take. Daddy's cock. In your. Uh. Tight. Little. Pussy"
Penny loved his dirty talk, each time she pushed him to say filthier things to her. He treated her so gently at every other time she craved the contrast when they were intimate. To hear such a polite, charming man say such dirty, erotic words was such a turn on for Penny.
The sound of his hips slapping against Penny's backside filled the house. she shouted for him to go harder and faster. Henry worried he might hurt her but also desperately wanted to satisfy. Not wanting to upset Penny, he upped his pace and energy.
"Fuck, Hen, so, fucking, good. I'm so close, so, so close…, please"
Henry's nostrils flared as sweat poured down his reddened face. Concentrating so hard not to disappoint her and come first.
Penny braced herself against the back of the sofa, head down, watching everything jolt with Henry's vigour.
Neither of them spoke as they both concentrated on Penny's climax. Henry bit deep into his bottom lip as he readjusted his grip of Penny's hips.
She roared as the ecstasy washed over her, Henry gratefully joining her in his release. Relieved that he managed to hold out. They slowly rocked together, as the electric pulses ebbed away and they became aware of their surroundings again.
"Thank you honey, I - I really needed that." Penny whispered shyly.
Henry kissed her back as his warm hands found their way to her stomach, rubbing it gently as he caught his breath.
"Lets get cleaned up and I'll make us some lunch mama" Henry gathered up their clothing and offered his hand to lead a pink faced Penny upstairs.
Tiredness washed over her as Henry clipped up her hair and turned on the shower. Guiding her again, he held the shower head and ran the soothing warm water over her body before doing the same himself. Penny's blinks became slower and slower as Henry washed her. Wanting to savour every moment, but knowing how tired she was, he had to be quick.
Once showered he sat her down and dried her off. Her eyes were completely closed now, she was totally at his will as he gently rubbed her soft skin. After quickly drying himself he picked her up and placed her on top of the covers, making sure he propped her onto her side with her many pillows. He stood for several moments watching her sleep, committing this moment to memory. Consumed by such a powerful feeling of love and contentment. Knowing he would do absolutely anything for the woman sleeping before him.
An hour later Henry sat on the armchair, thinking back to their earlier fun, but also Penny's words about 'merely being his fiancee'. He was desperate to call her his wife, he tried to imagine their wedding, the potential intrusion from the press, the reaction of his fans. He just couldn't risk upsetting Penny by even discussing it at the moment. He daydreamed about seeing her walk down the aisle, flowers in her hair, freckles on her nose… a creak from upstairs woke him from his musings.
Penny tried on her new striped jersey dress and was surprised at how well it fitted, sure her arse looked huge, her tummy was huge and her boobs, well, they were ridiculous, but sod it, she was pregnant and there was no disguising it now so she might as well embrace it! A small voice at the back of her head whispered, you sure about this hun? Before an even louder one told it to fuck off.
Downstairs she found a puppy eyed Henry, retrieving lunch from the fridge.
"My word Penelope, you are spoiling me today." he growled as her reached for her waist.
"This? It's just something casual for the school run Hen!"
"Hmm.." he pondered, spinning her around for inspection.
"What, is it too clingy?"
"It certainly fits where it touches Pen, that's why I like it so much." he began kissing her neck as his hands roamed her backside.
"Mr. Cavill, that's enough of that! You have a hungry pregnant woman before you, it's practically an emergency." she quipped as she wiggled towards the dining table.
Penny smirked at the Mrs Cavill mug that Henry always liked to use for her. Holding it up to toast her handsome chef as he glugged from his sports bottle. Henry paused and almost made a Mrs Cavill comment, but thought better of it. Penny noticed his apprehension.
"What is it Cavill, fess up. I can tell when you want to say something."
"What? I'm just having a drink."
"Fine, don't tell me then." she half joked, narrowing her eyes in suspicion.
"It's, it's." shit - he thought, why am I even saying anything? "I was thinking about what you said earlier, about 'merely' being my fiancee. You know I'd marry you tomorrow if I could Pen."
Penny continued to side eye him, wondering what he wasn't saying.
Henry continued under Penny's intense glare. "I know that you didn't want to have a child out of wedlock, and weddings are complicated, and hard to keep under wraps from the press. The last thing I want is to cause you any additional stress at the moment, my love."
"What are you saying Henry?"
"Nothing really, I seem just to have random words coming from my mouth at the moment without making much sense. I, I, just want you to be my wife. I want you to feel secure and safe and, and proper. Shit, I shouldn't have said anything."
"Henry, are you trying to say that you want to get married before the baby arrives?" Penny sat back in her seat, subconsciously rubbing her stomach.
"No, honey, it's a terrible idea, not enough time, too much stress. We need to focus on little legs arrival. I shouldn't have said anything, I'm sorry."
"Why are you sorry, I want this too Hen. But there's no way we can find a venue, a dress, organise the reception in such a short space of time. I don't want to be going into labour and getting married on the same day hun."
"I don't care about the party, or the venue. I just want to be your husband. If you really want this too Pen, I can make it happen - you wouldn't need to lift a finger - unless you wanted to of course. I just don't want to stress you out honey."
Penny blew out her deep breath, "Ok, let's do it."
"Really? You really want to Pen?" Henry stood up, his hands reaching behind his head in excitement.
"Definitely, as long as you don't mind me waddling down the aisle looking like a marshmallow."
"Come here." Henry beckoned as he walked around the table to her. "Let's go get ourselves hitched Mrs Green."
Authors Comments
It seems every time I post a chapter I have to apologise - this time has been the longest gap between chapters - for which I am so sorry. My life has been very chaotic, with far too many distractions.
I do hope you enjoyed reading about this goofy pair again as they prepare for parenthood as a couple. Thank you all for your patience xxx
