Text Copyright © 2013 Sarah Jane Hartgrove
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, locations, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
Before reading Hot Nights Forever, make sure you read book 1 of this series, Hot Nights in Savannah.
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Chapter One
It had been one week and 3 days since Stephanie drove away from Savannah and away from Brian. She would finally see him on Saturday. Only 4 more days, she thought to herself. They had talked every day, sometimes twice a day on the phone. Their calls were getting hotter and hotter. It seemed that even one hundred fifty miles couldn’t keep their physical connection at bay.
They had also had an emotional connection. When Stephanie returned home and picked up her mail, she had one letter from the central office of the school system she worked for. They were informing her that because of budget cuts, her contract for the next school year would not be renewed. They would pay her through July but after that she was without a job. When she told Brian about it, she couldn’t help but sob over the phone. He said all the right things and even made her laugh. That’s when she knew she loved him.
Stephanie had strong feelings for him in Savannah but she pushed them aside, thinking that it was impossible to love someone after one or two days and nights together. It was when she got back home that she realized she did love him. Stephanie decided not to say anything to Brian because she suspected that he was careful with how far he took relationships.
She was making plans for the two of them and getting the final items from the grocery store for meals they would eat. Walking up and down the aisles, Stephanie realized that she was in love with a man she barely knew. Stephanie had no idea what he liked to eat other than the breakfast foods he ate at the B&B and Shrimp and Grits that they ate together. So in her buggy were the makings for French toast, grits, sausage, eggs, and shrimp. Then she decided to pick up some potatoes, steaks, chicken, and assorted veggies from the produce section. What man didn’t like meat and potatoes, right?
Stephanie loved cooking but it was hard to cook a meal for just one person. She often cooked simple meals that didn’t end up with lots of food left over. The single servings of frozen veggies and stir fry were a perfect portion. She was looking forward to cooking a good meal for Brian.
When she arrived home, there was a long narrow box on her front steps. She unlocked her door and put the bags she was carrying inside. Bending down to pick up the box, she was surprised at how light it was. Walking into her kitchen, Stephanie placed it on the table and went back to get her remaining bags from her car.
After placing all of the refrigerated items away, she made her way to the mysterious box. Inside, wrapped in pink tissue paper were a dozen long stem red roses accented with baby’s breath. She was stunned! Stephanie took out the card that was lying to the side of the roses.
I miss you and can’t wait till I see you again
on Saturday. We will be making up for 2 weeks of
lost sex. Keep your head up and you will find
another job teaching. You are beautiful, smart,
and talented.
See you soon!
Brian
Stephanie pressed the card to her chest and picked up the roses. She smelled their sweet scent and turned to find a vase. She was filled with anticipation and couldn’t wait for Brian to come to Columbia. Getting a vase from the top shelf, she filled it with water and added the roses. Carefully, she placed the vase of fragrant flowers in the center of her table. Knowing that Brian was working until 10 o’clock, she decided to put away the remaining groceries and call him later that evening.
Chapter Two
Brian knew his shift was ending soon and wondered for the hundredth time if Stephanie got her flowers. He was hoping that they would lift her spirits until he arrived on Saturday. She was so upset about losing her job and he hated like hell that he couldn’t be there to physically comfort her.
He took out his phone as soon as he was leaving the station and pressed her contact name. On the first ring, she picked up.
“Hi. How are you?” Stephanie said, a little out of breath.
“I’m fine and you?” Brian got into his car and started the engine.
“I was greeted with a nice surprise from you and that made my day much better.” Stephanie smiled into the phone.
“So you got the flowers? I was hoping that they would cheer you up. Why are you out of breath?” Brian sat in his parking space while he talked to her.
“I ran from my bedroom to answer the phone because I knew it was you.” Stephanie blushed a little at her admission.
“Well I wanted to give you a quick call before I head home. I’ll call you again after I shower if you’re still going to be up.” Brian was hoping for a late night call with her.
Stephanie rolled her eyes. She knew that Brian didn’t talk on the phone and drive at the same time. She found that out when she called him on the road when she left Savannah. He ended their conversation quickly and she was taken aback. When she arrived home and called him again, he explained to her how many times they go to car accident scenes that are caused by the driver talking or texting on the phone.
“I’ll be up. I’ve got some changes to make on my resume and a shower to get as well.” Stephanie booted up her computer.
“Ok. We’ll talk again soon. Miss you.” Brian gripped his steering wheel as he was thinking of her in the shower.
“I miss you too. Bye.” Stephanie stared blankly at her computer screen.
“Bye baby.” Brian turned his phone off and headed west to his apartment.
When he arrived home, Brian took a quick shower and then began packing a few items to take to Stephanie’s. He was anxious to get the next 4 days behind him and have her in his arms again. A week with her seemed like heaven to him. He had never wanted to spend that much time, one on one, with a woman but Stephanie was different. And his feelings seemed to intensify after she left. He didn’t know what this relationship was or where it was going but he knew they were going to have an unforgettable week together. He was sure of that.
Chapter Three
Stephanie made the final changes to her resume and added some new email addresses to her contacts list. She would email her resume out to several different school systems surrounding Columbia next week. Stephanie didn’t like the thought of driving thirty minutes or more to work but she was going to take what she could get.
She shut down her laptop and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. When she finished, she would call Brian so they could talk longer. They had begun talking to each other when she was in bed. It made the distance between them seem a little shorter. And the phone calls kept getting hotter. She was embarrassed at first when he began asking her sexy questions but if their conversation led to talking dirty on the phone tonight, she was not backing down.
After getting out of the shower and drying off, Stephanie put on a cream color silk chemise and applied lotion to her arms and legs. Going through her small house and making sure the lights were off and the doors were locked, Stephanie grabbed her cell phone and when to her bedroom. Sliding between the cool sheets, she pressed Brian’s contact name and put the phone to her ear.
On the third ring, he answered in his deep sexy voice. “Hi baby.”
“Hi. Am I calling at a bad time?” Ste
phanie was flipping through the channels on her flat screen TV.
“No. I just got out of the shower and was putting on some boxers. Are you in bed?” Brian headed to his own bedroom and pulled the covers back.
“Yes I just got in when I called you.” Stephanie settled on a channel that was playing soft rock music.
“Did you get your resume finished?” Brian asked.
“I did. I only had a few updates to make.” Stephanie loved his thoughtfulness.
“So, what are our plans when I arrive?” Brian was excited about seeing her and doing things that she had planned.
Stephanie smiled into the phone. “I have a few places we can go but I was hoping to spend most of our time at my place.” She blushed at her own admission.
“I like the sound of that. Tell me what you are planning to do with me at your house.” Brian loved her potty mouth and he wanted to encourage her to use it more in bed.
“Well…I know how much you like me kissing your nipples and chest.” Stephanie had butterflies in her stomach. She had never talked dirty to a man. She wasn’t sure what to say or do.
“Baby I love it when you kiss my chest. I love it when your beautiful mouth goes below my waistline too.” Brian’s cock began growing as he was thinking of her mouth on his shaft.
“I could say the same about you too. You do wonderful things with your tongue.” Stephanie cupped her breast and rubbed her finger over her nipple through the thin fabric.
“Are you wearing anything right now” Brian was so hard he thought he was going to explode. Talking dirty over the phone with her was sexy as hell.
“I’m wearing a short, silk nightgown.” Stephanie began to feel moisture between her thighs.
“Put me on speaker phone and undress. I’ll do the same.” Brian pressed the speaker button and placed the phone beside his head. He slid his boxers off.
Stephanie did the same. “I wish you were here with me. Four days seems like a long time right now.”
“I’ll be there before you know it. I want you to cup your breast and rub your nipple until it’s hard. Think about my hands on you.” Brian’s voice came out smooth over the speaker phone, like he was in the room.
“Mmm. What are you doing?” Stephanie was so aroused. She had never had these feelings before going solo.
“I’ve got my hand wrapped around my cock and I’m thinking of your beautiful mouth on me.” Brian was slowly stroking himself while images of Stephanie on him filled his mind.
“Are you wet baby?” Brian could hear in her voice how turned on she was.
“Yes, I’m so wet,” Stephanie moaned.
“Move your hand down to your wet pussy and slowly slide one finger inside yourself.” Brian started to stroke himself faster as he was thinking of Stephanie touching herself. He was definitely going to have to witness that in person when they were together again.
“This feels so good.” Stephanie inserted a second finger inside and began to slide her fingers in an out at a faster pace. She was thinking of Brian’s cock filling her.
“I want you to go faster baby. Make yourself come for me.” Brian began pumping his shaft and felt his own orgasm building.
Stephanie rubbed her clitoris and cried out as she climaxed the same time that Brian felt his release and moaned. “Oh my. That was...” She was breathless.
“I wish I could kiss your neck right now. There’s a spot behind your ears that gets red and hot to the touch after you have an orgasm.
Stephanie laughed. “Really? I never knew that.” Her hand went up to touch her neck. It was warm beneath her fingers.
“I love how we have this connection even when we are one hundred and fifty miles apart.” Brian smiled as he thought about how provocative she looks after sex.
Her breath caught in her throat. He said love. Maybe he had deeper feelings for her too. Just maybe. “I know. I can’t wait for Saturday.”
“Me too. Keep yourself busy and I’ll be there before you know it.” Brian put his boxers back on and got into bed. “I better let you get some sleep baby. I think I’ve kept you up long enough.”
“Okay. I’ve got a feeling that I’ll sleep good tonight,” she laughed.
“I will too. Good night baby.” Brian realized that he was holding back feelings and it scared him to death. I love you was on the tip of his tongue. Where in the hell did that come from?
Stephanie yawned into the phone and she had taken off speaker. “Good night.”
Chapter Four
The next day Brian made his way to his best friend, Aaron’s house. They had plans to finish putting up railings around his new deck today. Aaron wanted it complete before his wife had their third baby in a few months. Things were going to be really hectic with three little boys in the house.
“What time are you leaving Saturday?” Aaron asked as he measured a board to cut and made a pencil mark at the appropriate length.
“It will probably be midmorning. You know how summer traffic is on the interstates.” Brian took the board that Aaron had measured and cut it at the mark with a circular saw.
“I don’t think I’ve ever remembered you going after a woman like this locally, much less from a distance. Do you want to confess now or later?”
Brian put the board down that he had just cut. “To be honest, I’ve never felt this way about any other woman. Stephanie is amazing and I don’t want to see her out of my life.”
Aaron was shocked by his friend’s admissions. “It sounds like you love her.”
“I do. I didn’t think I could ever love a woman like I love her. And it is scaring the hell out of me.” Brian ran his fingers through his brown hair.
“I’ve found out that the best things in life are the scariest. What are you going to do about living over 2 hours apart?” Aaron picked up another board and measured it.
“That’s a tough issue. She lost her teaching position and is looking for something else. I’m just going to play things as they go between us next week.”
“Well, I’m glad that you’ve met a woman that might settle you down once and for all.” Aaron slapped Brian on the shoulder.
Brian raised his head and looked at Aaron dead on. “Please reassure me that spending a lifetime with one woman isn’t as bad as people make it out to be.”
When Aaron looked at Brian, he could see him completely vulnerable and a little fearful. “If you find the right woman, it’s amazing. Every day with my wife is new and different. We both work to keep our marriage together.”
“I already see this but I’ve got to ask. Are you and Kara happy?” Brian already knew the answer, but he needed to hear it from Aaron straight.
“Yes, I couldn’t ask for a better woman to spend every day and night with.” Aaron gave him a genuine smile.
For the first time in Brian’s adult life, he knew that he could be happy with one woman forever.
Chapter Five
Stephanie kept herself busy for the next 4 days and before she knew it, she was waking up to the Saturday morning that Brian would arrive. She ate a simple breakfast of yogurt and granola with two cups of coffee. Brian had called her at 9 o’clock and said he was leaving Savannah. That would mean that he would arrive around lunchtime and Stephanie began thinking about what she could fix for them to eat when he reached Columbia. She decided on Roast Beef Tortillas Wraps and a Raspberry Tossed Salad.
Knowing that if she kept herself busy by making lunch, time would go by a little faster so Stephanie went to the kitchen and began taking items from the frig. She got out sliced roast beef, mayo, sour cream, lettuce, raspberries, onions, feta cheese, pecans, and raspberry jam. From her cabinets, she retrieved tortillas, raspberry vinegar, EVOO, salt, and pepper. Turning her IPod on and hitting her playlist, she began swaying to the music as she began making the spread for the roast beef wraps.
When Stephanie had finished the wraps, she began on the salad. She was making the homemade dressing when there was a knock at her door. Looking at her cloc
k and surprised it was almost 11 o’clock, she squealed in delight and ran for the door. Looking through the peephole and seeing sexy blue eyes and a beautiful mouth, Stephanie swung the door open and jumped into Brian’s arms.
He caught her easily and pulled her into his body. Brian lifted her off her feet and spun her around on her front stoop. Pulling her down, he placed both hands on either side of her face. He greedily brought his mouth to hers and began a hungry kiss. His tongue explored every part of her mouth. When he broke away, Stephanie was breathless and completely wet.
“Hi baby. I have missed you.” Brian was rubbing his hands along her back.
“Hi yourself, and I’ve missed you too. I will say that our phone call the other night helped though” Stephanie laughed.
“Let’s get inside before I embarrass you in front of your neighbors.” Brian took her hand and let her lead him inside her home.
“I like your place. It’s very comfortable.” Brian looked around the small living room that had just the right amount of furniture. A sofa and love seat with two end tables and a flat screen TV on top of a double door cabinet was all she needed.
“Thanks. I’ve been here going on 2 years.” Stephanie turned and looked up into his eyes. She couldn’t believe that he was standing in her living room. Had he gotten better looking since last time she saw him?
“Something smells good. I’m hungry but not for food.” Brian’s eyes reflected a sexual hunger that she felt too.
“Which way to your bedroom?” Brian asked.
“Down the hall to the right.” Stephanie reached up and touched his chest through his shirt.
Brian scooped her up and carried her down the hall. Stephanie was squealing in delight. With each step, Brian’s eyes became a darker blue with need. When he reached her room, he carried her to the queen size bed and deposited her onto the blue, brown, and cream scroll patterned comforter.
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