Adam asks me. “Did you see anything you like?”
“Did you?” There’s hidden meaning in my words. I can’t help myself.
“No, nothing for me. I have more than enough suits right now.”
“You’ve bought me more than enough already, but thanks for the offer.” I know my tone is harsher than is called for.
He seems to sense my angst and gives me some space. He also seems distracted. The four of us move to a bar-height table and have another glass of champagne. I’m glad Ann and Ted are here. The four of us are laughing and talking when the model, now in a fitted black mermaid dress, comes over to our table. Her eyes rest only on Adam.
“Hello, Adam. How are you?” She wraps her arm around his neck and kisses him on the cheek. I can feel my face go flush and I feel cold all of a sudden. She’s even more attractive up close.
“I am well, Tanya. Nice to see you. I didn’t realize you were doing runway work again.” Adam turns to me and takes my hand to bring me over next to him. “Tanya, this is my girlfriend, Violet, and our friends, Ann and Ted.”
Tanya looks me up and down before she smiles at all of us. I shake her hand. “It’s nice to meet you. How do you and Adam know each other?” It comes out of my mouth so easily. She looks at Adam to respond. She knows him well if she’s doing that, really well.
Adam says, “Tanya is a friend of mine.” She nods following his lead and it’s then I remember her face in the box of pictures I found in Adam’s home office. She’s the blonde he had his arms around in one of them. My stomach turns, but I somehow find inner strength and politely excuse myself. In the quiet of the bathroom, I think, He hasn’t done anything wrong. Then I ask, are we here because she’s here? I stand just staring at myself in the mirror. Why am I so jealous? I don’t want to be this way, but my feelings don’t lie. A part of me wants to leave, but then I’d put Ann and Ted in an awkward situation. I exhale, compose myself in the mirror, and leave the bathroom. Tanya is still there, standing very close to Adam. There’s a familiarity there and I don’t like it. I grab a glass of champagne from one of the waiters before I get back to the group, taking a big gulp on the way.
Tanya lingers with us longer than I want before she finally leaves. I pretend to notice nothing, but I know Adam knows I’m pretending. He keeps looking at me for clues of what I might be thinking. The DJ comes on and we all decide to dance. This lightens my mood as Adam spins me around and brings me back into his arms where I belong. We fast dance and his sexy hips move perfectly to the beat of the music. Ann gives us the thumbs up as I know she’s probably surprised to see me dancing. A slow song comes on and we dance, my arms are wrapped tightly around Adam’s neck. When the song finishes we have another drink and decide it’s time to leave. I excuse myself to go to the bathroom for real this time.
I look in the mirror and like what I see staring back at me. I’m still thinking about Tanya. As her name enters my mind I see her appear behind me. “Hello again,” she says friendly enough. What is it with me and Adam’s exes and bathrooms! I think back to the Emilia incident at the club when we were first dating. I remind myself we’re living together now, which elevates my position with him over any of his other girlfriends.
“Hi,” I reply. We are both looking at each other in the mirror. She finally turns to face me and I turn to face her. I feel confident and stand tall. She’s still taller than me but I hold my ground.
She cuts to the chase. “So how long have you and Adam been together?”
I look her directly in the eye and say, “We’ve been living together for a couple of months now.” I watch the shock as it fills her face and feel good about it.
She catches herself and says, “Oh. Adam and I were friends not that long ago.”
“I know who you are. You were Adam’s girlfriend not long before me. I am glad you’re doing so well. This must be a great event to be a part of.” I don’t want to be nasty. It’s not in my nature and she’s being polite.
“Thanks, I’m glad to be back in town for a little while. And yes, I was with Adam. Honestly though, I never imagined him living with a woman, ever. He always maintained some wall I couldn’t seem to break through. Clearly you have, Violet, and for that I am happy for both of you.”
She then takes my hand. “I wish you good luck with him, really. He’s quite the man.” She blushes and so do I as I’m sure we’re both thinking about his sexual prowess. To my surprise, she kisses me on the lips. They’re very soft. I don’t pull away. She releases my hand and winks at me as she leaves the bathroom. I’m flushed at what just happened and don’t know what to make of it. Have I really broken down his wall? The living arrangement is only temporary. My mind reels with more ‘what if’ thoughts about Adam and me. Stop, just stop, I tell myself. You’re an educated, smart woman. Shit, you got Adam didn’t you? That’s enough. I pull myself together and head back to Adam and our friends.
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Back at the apartment, alone after dropping off Ann and Ted, Adam says, “You really are beautiful, Babe. I mean it when I say how lucky I am that you’re all mine.”
I smile at him too when I put my hands on his shoulders and say, “I don’t want to argue. This is only a question, okay?”
He nods yes. “You told me your last girlfriend was a model. Was it Tanya?”
“Yes, it was. I hope you’re not mad at me.” His eyes scan my face.
“No, I’m not. I just needed to know that’s all. I ran into her in the bathroom. What is it anyway about your exes, bathrooms, and me? Don’t worry, she was very polite. She even kissed me on the lips before she left.”
He looks curious when he says, “What did you talk about?”
“She wanted to know what any ex who is still interested in you wants to know, how long we’ve been together. She was clearly shocked to hear we live together. She said she couldn’t get through your wall.” I try to gauge his reaction. “She then wished me good luck with you. Do I need it?”
He says smiling, “We all need a bit of good luck, don’t we? Sweetheart, one day at a time. I think that’s how it’s supposed to work. We are both new at this and seem to be doing really well. Isn’t that what really matters?”
“Yes, where we are today is all that matters. The past is the past. I just wanted you to know, that’s all.”
He grins, “Did you enjoy the kiss?”
I have to laugh, “She has nice soft lips, not unlike yours. That’s all I am going to tell you.” We both laugh.
He pulls me in close to him and whispers in my ear, “Let’s not go to bed yet, let me admire you some more. You really do look stunning. You’re absolutely gorgeous.” I can feel my heart pounding in my chest. I love being close to him.
He turns on some soft jazz. The sound of the saxophone is sexy and sensual. He takes me into his arms and we dance to the beautiful sound of the music. It’s another magical moment.
After we dance for a while, Adam takes my hand and leads me up the stairs to our bedroom. He looks down at me and says softly, “I want to make to love to you now.” He moves behind me to help me out of my dress and then lifts me up in his arms to carry me over to the bed where he gently lays me down. I watch him undress, catching his eye every now and then. I enjoy watching him. His beautiful naked body comes over to the bed. He leans down to kiss me before he moves to the foot of the bed to take off my shoes, which he gently drops to the floor. He lifts one leg and leans it against his bare chest as he begins to massage my foot. He runs his thumbs down the arch of it, pressing into it all the way down to my heel and then moving back up all the way to my toes. It feels amazing after being in four-inch heels. He repeats this a few times, removing all of the tension out of my foot. He’s watching me and smiling with such affection in his eyes. The aura around us is gentle, caring, and loving. The sensual massage and his naked body make me feel desire and love for him. My breathing begins to get h
eavier. Our eyes still locked, he begins to kiss my toes as his hands move down my calf, massaging all the tension away. After a while, he lifts my other leg to his chest and begins massaging my other foot.
“That feels so good.” I almost groan as my eyes open and close. He slowly moves his thumbs up and down the arch of my foot, all the way up to my toes and back again. While kissing my toes, his hands slide up and down my calf, using his thumbs to apply just the perfect pressure. It feels amazing.
His gentle voice says, to me, “I’m here to please you tonight.” He gently puts my leg down and moves up the bed and lies down next to me. He whispers in my ear as he runs a finger over my cheek, “You are my sweet Violet. Whatever you ask, I will do. I love you, you know.”
I freeze and look up at him. “You said you loved me?” He’s giving himself to me finally.
“Yes Violet, I love you. Very much.”
The earth stars and moon, actually the entire universe has aligned for me. A tear trickles down my cheek as I say, “I love you too Adam, so much that it hurts sometimes.”
He kisses the tear from my cheek, “Please don’t cry sweetheart. Let me love you tonight and please you.” I nod because all I want is to be close to him. This man, I love like no other on this planet, is offering himself to me wholly and solely. He smiles lovingly at me as he begins running his hand along my thigh as his lips come down over mine, his beautiful soft lips and velvet tongue. I moan in his mouth. We kiss passionately for a long while. I feel the wall slowly crumbling down around him. It’s sublime. Our tongues dance together in perfect harmony.
He stops kissing me and, staring into my eyes, says, “What else can I do to please you my love?” I’m overwhelmed with emotion and want him so much. I look down and he knows what I want. “Tell me sweetheart; tell me what you want me to do. We love each other so we can say anything to each another.”
The wall has fallen and all that is left is dust which I am about to blow away so it never returns again. He’s right we should be able to say anything to each other. I look into his eyes, all embarrassment gone when I ask “Please taste me Adam. Please.”
He smiles softly and begins to kiss my neck and run his fingers softly over my breasts. His touch sets my body on fire. He slowly moves his lips over my erect nipple, licking and then sucking it gently. He uses his other hand to caress up and down my legs, coming back up to kiss me again. I can hear my heart pounding in my chest as I watch him begin his descent down my body. He kisses me all the way down to my belly, running his tongue around my navel. My legs quiver at the pleasure he’s giving me. “Oh Adam,” I moan when he begins to kiss the inside of my thighs while removing my panties. He reaches for two pillows, which he places underneath me. My body burns with desire as I watch him move his beautiful head in between my thighs.
He smiles up at me and then kisses me there. Looking back up, he says, “Is this what you want?”
His velvet tongue runs over me. “Oh yessss.” I groan. His tongue is probing all of me. I like watching his head move up and down. “Ah Adam, that feels sooo good.” I stop myself from grabbing hold of his head. I want him to take his time with me. This is different than any of our other encounters. It means so much more. His tongue caresses me slowly with soft, gingerly flicks. He knows my body so well. My mind whirls in delight as my body is divulged in pure pleasure. He begins to circle around and around, moving up to my clitoris and teasing it until I moan again. “Ohhhh!” I can’t help myself. It feels so incredible that I can’t help but grab onto his head and begin pushing myself into him. He lets me and the additional pressure causes more pleasure.
He plays me well and, after a few more licks and sucks, he glides his tongue downward to prolong my pleasure. I grab his hair to pull his face away as I’m so close and don’t want this to end yet either. I look down at his face, now framed between my thighs, and our eyes meet. His face gleams with my love juices and increases my desire as I roughly pull his head back down to finish my pleasuring. His tongue circles around and around. He gently blows over my erect clitoris. It sends chills through me. Oh, he’s kissing my other lips. I like that too. My body writhes with passion; he continues to explore, licking and blowing lightly. I can’t take it anymore. I force his head upward, making his tongue connect with my clitoris. Holding his head firmly where I want it, his tongue circles around and around like an orbit in the sky and he’s taking me that high! In the few seconds that follow, I cry out. “Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Ahhhhh!” My bum clenches as the shooting stars begin to blast through me and explode at rapid speed. I push myself into his beautiful face, which prolongs my pleasure.
Feeling breathless now, I lie still, unable to move. When Adam raises himself to his knees, I can see his glorious erection. As he slides up the bed, he puts his arms under my knees, and raises my legs ever so slightly. He lowers himself on top of me and gently enters me. Our eyes are locked when he begins to kiss me and then slowly rock his hips back and forth. His hardness fills me and sends beautiful sensations with each motion of his hips. He stops kissing me and looking into my eyes says, “You are mine forever, Violet.” I nod yes and he moves faster, causing rising flames through me.
“I love you so much, Adam,” I groan. I wrap my legs around him and my hands grip his back as our union takes me close to another explosive climax. I can feel it rising in me.
He whispers between kisses. “I love you. You’re perfection.” I can feel his hips brushing across my hips. It’s so sensual. He begins to move faster now. I can see his beautiful bum raising up and down, his strong muscular legs moving between my own. I run my hands over his arms, they’re so strong. We are one and in love with each other. My dream has finally come true. He moves faster now. He says breathing heavily, “I’m close sweetheart. Come with me, please.” The faster thrusts escalate my pleasure. I moan loudly and within a few moments we reach our superb orgasms at the very same time. Our feelings of pure love, desire, and passion engulf the room. It’s now I realize how lucky we are to have found each other and to be so in love.
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I wake to see Adam with a tray in his hand. He’s brought me Sunday brunch in bed. His smile alone brightens my universe. Sitting up I put a pillow behind me. Adam places the tray on my lap and kisses me. “Good morning.”
“Oh, this is really nice. I could’ve come down for breakfast.”
“I know, but I wanted to surprise you.” He sits on the edge of the bed and puts a napkin over my chest. He’s made me French toast and bacon. There are two champagne glasses with mimosas. He hands one to me and takes his. “To forever, Violet,” he says. My heart skips a beat, my love for him churns through my body and I start to sob. Sounding alarmed he says, “What’s wrong?”
“I’m just so happy Adam. Do you remember what you said to me last night?” I ask sheepishly.
“Of course I do. I love you, Violet.” He puts his glass down, holds my face in both his hands and kisses me again. “Come, Babe, please don’t cry, you said you were happy.” I stifle my sobs and lift my glass.
This time I say, “To forever, Adam.” We clink glasses and drink the perfect mimosa. He props himself beside me on the bed, feeling satisfied I’m okay now, and watches me eat.
“Do you want some?” I ask.
“No, I’ve eaten already.” I love his smile.
“What should we do today, then?”
“How about we go riding for a few hours?”
I smile at him, “Sure, that’s a great idea before winter comes.”
“Don’t worry, we can still ride in the winter.”
After breakfast, I get ready and by noon we arrive at the stables. Jackie greets us. Adam is going to ride Storm and I’m going to ride a filly named Chelsea. The sun shines for us and the leaves have changed color, making our surroundings very pretty. It’s a beautiful autumn day.
Riding alongside Adam, I ask, “How are you feeling?”
/> He looks over, “I am still in love with you, if that’s what you mean.”
I grin, “I could listen to you say that over and over again. Honestly, I’ve had many insecure moments with you. You can be so unpredictable and you’re way too smart for your own good and mine sometimes.” We both laugh.
“I’m sorry if I made you feel like that. I’ve cared about you from day one. I hope you know that.”
“I think deep down I did, which is why I came back to you that night. This can’t be easy for you, especially with your childhood loss and how it made you feel.”
“There was always something so special about you. I can’t explain it, I just couldn’t resist you. I wanted you more than any other woman I’ve ever met. I did tell you that and I still feel that way.”
“We’re even, then. I think about you morning, noon, and night. You occupy all my thoughts, Adam.”
“See, there’s our good luck!” he smiles broadly.
“Up until now, I didn’t think you believed in good luck! You’ve always succeeded on your own merits.”
“The fact I’ve fallen in love says I have good luck, especially with a remarkable woman like you.”
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