by Tiana Laveen
“Weeks and months passed as we got to know one another. I will never forget our first date, and when that date was over, after we danced on your porch and laughed, I knew you were the one. I could feel it. I’d never had that connection with anyone before. I’m not going to lie, it worried me. It happened so fast, but I refused to run away. In fact, I had to keep moving forward. Towards you. I had to have you.”
He took a deep breath, then continued, “From that day forward, you’ve been there for me, through ups and downs. You watched me grow, and never made me feel badly for simply being me. You watched me remove barriers, so you could get closer to me. You watched me… you watched me fall in love with your son, now our son, Troy, and you said that made you love me even more. I promised him many times, and I am promising you too, that I will be a good father to him. He deserves nothing less.” He dried his eyes while she cried quietly.
“I’ve watched you work your fingers to the bone to take care of others, your child, and make things better for all involved. I’ve observed you being so tired from work and school, you literally fell asleep on your feet, and once in mid-sentence while speaking to me on the phone. I’ve watched you get the promotion you so deserved, starting a new job as a Marketing Director. Your vocational dreams have come true, and you are a blessing to so many people. I’ve watched you make miracles out of monstrosities, and I’ve watched you love and care for people who didn’t deserve to even be in your presence. You’ve taught me so much. I’m a work in progress, but… I look up to you. You’re my greatest love. The best thing I’ve ever done in this lifetime is follow my heart when it comes to you.
He smiled at her. “Thank you, for trusting me. Thank you for coming over to my home, my garden, and seeing my beauty, while appreciating the beast. You’re my Eve. I love you. My friends love you. The Kings and Queens love you, my blood family loves you. Te quiero más que las palabras pueden decir. Encontré mi corazón. Vive en ti.” The room erupted in cheers.
Allison handed Majesty another tissue. She dabbed at her eyes, then took a piece of paper from her sister, unfolded it, and began to read.
“Dominic, I thank God for loud music and broken ordinances. It gave me an excuse to march over to your house but when you opened that door…. Bay-be!” The room erupted in laughter. He grinned. “I looked up and saw this tall, ridiculously handsome man whom I wanted to remain angry with, but it was hard to do that when I was drowning in a pair of gorgeous hazel eyes… until you slammed the door in my face, that is.” The ruckus resumed, with catcalls and whistles galore.
“That was rude of me. I’m sorry…”
“No, you’re not!” He shrugged, agreeing with her. Everyone was having a great time with their banter. “Anyway, that was the day my life changed forever. As time wore on, I noticed you seemed to have a crush on me, and then, Mr. Earl…” They both looked out into the crowd at the man, who smiled and waved. “Mr. Earl said something that made me realize that there was nothing wrong with wanting to get to know you better, too. Before long, I couldn’t resist anymore, and we became inseparable. You’ve been wonderful to my son, who lost his biological father in an untimely death.”
She paused, working hard to contain her emotion. “You… you’ve stepped into those shoes, and you didn’t have to, and what’s so amazing, Dominic, is that you did it so well, as if you’d been practicing for years. Troy, I know, has confided in you about things he didn’t feel comfortable sharing with me. He has asked you things that only another man could truly address. He feels comfortable with you. Safe. He loves you. I love you.
“So, as I stand here in front of our family and friends, I want you to know that you’re everything I want and need in a spouse. No, things have not always been easy for me, or for you, but in each other, we’ve found peace.” Her voice quaked, and she sniffed back tears. “You understand me. You get me. I don’t have to explain who I am to you because you just know. I found out early on that you and I have a lot in common. Despite being from different backgrounds, we share many of the same likes, have similar beliefs and goals in life. We’ve grown together, we’ve been good influences on one another, and I know you in ways that many don’t. Dominic, you often keep your feelings guarded, but with me, I’ve seen you bloom like a rose. You are vulnerable with me. Truthful. Loving. I love you so much, Dominic. I fell in love with you, and there’s no turning back. You are the one for me, and I’m so grateful for you. I promise to be here for you, just like you are here for me. I promise to continue to be a good mother to Troy, and to any other children we may have together from our union. I promise to be faithful, and I promise to be the person you can turn to. In your darkest hour, you are not alone. I will be there, shining a light on you, and our love.”
Emotion pulsed in every corner of the room while Majesty folded up the paper and handed it back to Allison.
The vows began, and things progressed. Viper responded to the questions, going through the motions, but in his heart, he was already married. He’d already recited his vows to this beautiful woman before him. Soon, they exchanged rings, and the minister said, “Dominic Martinez, you may kiss your bride!”
Before he could grab her and show her what he needed right then and there, the woman cradled his face in her palms and dragged him down to her height to kiss him. The crowd cheered as Majesty took over the reins. Not one to be outdone, he picked her up off her feet, causing cheers and laughter, then wrapped his hand around her neck and kissed the life out of her…
When he set her back down on the floor, she reached up and wiped a bit of her lipstick from his mouth, her eyes glossed over, and a proud smile lined on her face.
“I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez!”
The two of them jumped down the step, hand in hand, as the brothers chanted, “Power to King Viper! Glory to Queen Majesty!” Gold and black confetti floated in the air and Majesty’s face balled up tighter than a baby’s fist holding a rattle!
“Viper! I told you no gold and black. You got these men in here throwin’ up gang signs and all this mess, and I saw those black and gold rose petals by your shoes, too.” He laughed, not realizing she’d seen Pedro do his thing. But then he kissed her hand and gave her his trademark smile and she instantly softened.
“You knew what I was… You know what I am.” He kissed her hand once again, then started to let go but she held on and gave him a peck.
“I know. It still won’t stop me from wanting my way.” She winked.
“You should’ve never stepped on my side of the garden if you didn’t want the fruit. I’m not Adam… I’m the Viper.” He ran his hand along her shoulder, wanting her so damn bad, his dick throbbed with need. “You were made for me.”
“Yes. I wouldn’t have it any other way. You bastard.” They both burst out laughing.
“Black and gold is what we are, Majesty… You and me. Don’t resist. My beautiful Black Queen is by my side, and her Gold King has her front and back. Always. It’s us against the world, baby!”
SAAAAALUTE! Amor de Rey!
Santorini, Greece was one of the most beautiful places Majesty had ever seen.
She rolled on the white and blue sheets, which felt so cool against her skin. Bags of goodies were against the wall from the late afternoon shopping, and she was giddy with excitement. Viper was talking in Spanish to his mother on the phone in the adjoining room. They’d only been there one day for their seven-night honeymoon at the Anastasis Apartments, so they were still a little jetlagged. However, they didn’t let that stop them from going out and looking around before the sun set. They had dinner plans but before they proceeded, she’d called Troy and checked in. He was staying with her sister, having a great time.
Viper returned and pulled his shirt off, tossing it on an accent chair, then proceeded to go brush his teeth. Putting the television on mute, Majesty closed her eyes and took it all in. There’d been so much going on, so many things that still needed doing. Such as getting the rest of her things moved over
to Viper’s house. There wasn’t a lot left, but she wanted Marie to begin moving in there, as per their agreement. Viper’s business was booming, and he’d had to work late up until the last second before they’d left to ensure that he felt comfortable leaving his staff alone with the dogs under his care. She had a lot of learning to do regarding her new position at a big company that specialized in manufacturing sports equipment; the nice salary came with a large learning curve. Viper made enough money and she didn’t have to work, but she wanted to—something her mother still couldn’t understand but seemed to be learning to respect.
She took a deep exhale, forcing herself to just relax and enjoy the moment. When she opened her eyes, Viper was standing in front of her, butt ass naked. She rose from the bed, leaning on her elbows.
“Viper, as soon as the plane landed, you tried to jump on me. We were both exhausted, so I said we’re going to have an amazing, wonderful time this evening. I’ve got candles, black lingerie, my little bullet like you to use on me and—”
“No, I don’t want to hear it. I’m not waiting any longer. We can do all of that, but I want some pussy right now.”
“Viper, come on! Stop being a baby!” She laughed. “It’s not like I was saving it for my wedding night. You’re being silly.”
“I don’t care that we’ve been fucking this entire time. I don’t want to wait until tonight to get my first honeymoon sex session. You told me you were tired, so I left you alone, but then I saw you shopping and having all the energy in the world this afternoon. Spending up our money.” He laughed. “So now, you’re about to give me what’s mine. Open up for business…”
“I hate how my body wants you, but I want to sock you with my fist!”
Looking thoroughly amused, he lay on top of her, then stretched her arms up above her head and clasped their hands together, intertwining their fingers. He lavished her with needy kisses and grinded his groin against hers, forcing her sundress up her body. She sighed with want as he removed her panties and cast them aside.
“Shit…”
He wasted no time tasting her love. She moved in rhythm with the twists and turns of his tongue, cursing him and loving him at the same time.
“Cum in my mouth, Queen. Let me taste that fucking honey…”
Viper worked his long, fat tongue against her clit, then up and down until she shattered. She screamed and shook, losing her mind.
Before she came down from the high, he crawled up her body and slid the sundress off her trembling form, not giving a damn that she was weak and unable to focus. He wanted to have her… and have her he would. Gripping her hips, he yanked her towards the bottom of the bed, then draped her legs over his shoulder. She watched listlessly as he gripped his big, long dick and plunged it deep inside of her.
“OH, GOD!”
A deep growl escaped his lips when he slammed into her, fucking her ruthlessly… as if he wanted to meld his body to her’s by sheer effort. He paused to kiss her ankle, then started up again, pounding the hell out of her pussy.
“You’re mine, baby. This is my pussy! You like this dick, don’t you? You love it, love how I beat up your pussy, don’t you, baby?”
“Yes! Fuck me, Viper! Fuck me with that big dick!”
He moved faster, balls deep, and pivoted his body in just the right way to hit her zones and drive her crazy. Soon, she was hit with another orgasm.
Both drenched in sweat, they kissed languorously, then he turned her over on her stomach and rammed into her so hard, she had to hold the sheets and bite into the pillow for leverage. She loved every nasty thrust, every painfully pleasurable plunge, every tender kiss. After a while, he turned her on her side, opening her legs like a pair of scissors. He fucked her in an upward motion, so deep, damn near touching her heart. The way he looked into her eyes let her know he’d meant what he’d said: She belonged to him, but in the most beautiful of ways. He slowed down, making love to her nice and slow now, gently stroking her cheek, kissing her lips, fingering her hair out of her face.
Then he rolled her onto her back and claimed her again, the ruthlessness of his thrusts rendering her speechless. She gasped for air as she clung to him. Long white nails digging into his shoulders. He kissed her passionately, with all of his being, and lavished her face and neck with pecks. But through it all he never slowed. His hips moved from left to right, back and forth, as if he were dancing, gliding with precision inside her flowing river. His lips parted and his Adam’s apple bobbed. She knew that look, that feeling. He was near…
Cradling her head, he groaned against her lips as he filled her with warm cum, his body spasming violently.
They lay down nestled against each other, as one, his dick still inside her, twitching every now and again. His body was so heavy yet comforting against hers. His rapid breathing decelerated. After a while, he kissed her on the cheek and went to the restroom while she waited, feeling lazy and in love. Feeling things she’d never imagined possible. When he came back, he was drying off his hands, then went to the luggage rack to get himself a pair of boxers and some nice pants. She enjoyed watching him dress, loving the way his gold and diamond wedding band looked against his skin, and especially, her tattooed name that was now right over his heart, with a queen’s crown above it.
“I’m starting to get hungry. Dinner reservation you made is at six, right, baby?” he asked, breaking the silence as he buttoned up a black shirt.
“Yes. The restaurant is called Misteli.” He nodded, then sat on the edge of the bed and put on his socks. “This doesn’t even seem real, does it, Viper? It’s like we’re in paradise.”
“I was thinking the same thing. I always wanted to come to Greece. I’m glad you suggested it for our honeymoon.” He turned around and kissed her forehead, then reached for his watch. He started to put it on but then paused, his gaze roving up and down her body, paying special attention to her hips, pussy, and breasts.
“What? I have a few minutes before I need to start getting ready.”
“I suggest you get ready now, or we’ll miss dinner.”
“Look, just because I’ve been late a few times for our dates in the past doesn’t mean—”
“No, you don’t understand. Majesty, you have no idea how much you turn me on. Put on some damn clothes or we’ll never leave here tonight. Real talk.” He walked out of the room, and she knew the sex-crazed man was dead serious. Giggling, she headed to the bathroom to clean up. A tap sounded on the door.
“Yes, baby?” she called out, the sink water on full blast as she washed her face.
“This feels like paradise to us because it is. You’re my everything, Majesty. There’s nothing you need that I won’t make sure you have, nothing you want that I won’t turn the world inside out to provide for you. There’s only one thing I can’t ever do… and that’s give you up.”
With that, he walked away…
EPILOGUE
Three and a half years later…
Troy clutched the video game controller, his headset on, and his eyes focused on the large computer in his room.
“Yes, Mama, yes! I’ll do it right after this! I promise! BOOM! I got you!” he cheered. Viper looked on through his open office door, where he sat going over some invoices. He watched his wife look around Troy’s room that was in desperate need of a cleanup. “And I need you to walk the dogs. Poor Belleza had that surgery, and you know she can’t walk as fast but likes being outside.”
“I’ll walk the dogs, Mama, I promise. Just give me a minute… HA! Yo, Eric, watch out! They’re right behind you!”
He’d been holed up in there for a while, talking to his friends on that headset and glaring at the big, oversized computer screen that, as Majesty put it, showed nothing but him blowing up things, and plenty of blood and guts.
Suddenly, Majesty’s face turned sullen. He knew what the issue was. She’d been rather emotional about it lately. Troy wasn’t a baby anymore. He’d just turned 13, and his voice had begun to drop. He was much ta
ller, too. The baby face he’d had when he’d met him was gone, and his biggest concerns were his grades, video games, and some girl named Makayla Ackerson.
Soon after the wedding, Viper had asked Troy for permission to legally adopt him. Troy had been ecstatic about that, jumping into his arms with joy. Then, during the adoption process, Majesty had told him how the boy’s name had actually been her mother’s suggestion since the woman had expressed a desire to name her grandson. Majesty had obliged to make her happy, but then only through a recent discussion with her mother did she discover that Troy had been his mother-in-law’s biological father’s name. The man she’d found. The one person she’d adored yet lost far too soon. And now that her relationship with her mother had opened up more, she appreciated the love Mama always showered on Troy. Because that, if little else, had always been real.
Majesty exited his room, closing the door behind her as the boy continued to yell and rave, probably not even noticing she’d walked away.
“Come here,” he called out to her. She paused for a moment, then entered his office from the hall. He put down his pen and held her in his arms. “What do you want to do this weekend?”
“I haven’t even thought that far. Maybe we can go on a staycation. Tampa?”
“You got it. We’ll do it.”
Suddenly, her cellphone binged with a text message notification.
“Oh, it’s Mama. She wants me to call her right now and confirm.”
“Confirm what?”
“Believe it or not, she wants all of us to come over for dinner in a couple of weeks! She’s got a new chef, and she wants us to meet her new boyfriend.” She laughed and rolled her eyes.
“What’s wrong with that?”
“Oh, nothing. This one doesn’t have much money though, and he’s twenty years younger than her. She is just using him for sex. Ugh! Just the thought of it makes my skin crawl.” Viper burst out laughing. “Now that Mama has all of that money from the divorce and said she’s never getting married again, she’s been running through men like water, getting her freak on. She had the nerve to say that she’s keeping this one though, talkin’ about he’s packing. Gross!”