by Delisa Lynn
“What’s that smile for? I haven’t seen you smile like that in years.” He nudges my shoulder. “It wouldn’t have anything to do with that soon-to-be sister-in-law of mine, would it?” He gives me a fist bump.
“Brett, this woman—and I do mean woman, because she is all woman…I’ve never met anyone like her. It sucks knowing she was in love with my brother when he died, but I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I feel like Seth has sent her to me. I know it sounds cliché, but I have never felt this way with anyone. Not even Josie.” I sit down and open my water bottle. “Oh, and we’re all going skydiving tonight.”
“Well, my friend, I do believe in all that stuff and insta-love. You got the Sommers fever, dude. They’re amazing women. They come from good people. Now, if you hurt her, I will have to de-ball you because that would put me in the doghouse with my woman. Y’all can go. I’ll watch from below,” he says, slapping my back.
“I do love her. Fuck, who wouldn’t love her?” Just thinking about holding her in my arms makes me smile. I’m not sure if Alyssa knows that I’m actually showing the house to Brett and Abby. I just found out today. “And yes, you are going too.”
“I know exactly what you mean. I felt the same way about Abby. You and Abby are serious about dragging me along. I guess there’s no getting out of it, huh?”
“Nope, you’re definitely going. Do you know if Alyssa knows you all are moving here?”
“I’m not sure if she knows. Damn it, I can’t stand you sometimes.”
“Okay, well, I won’t mention the move to her. She’ll be with me tonight, so I guess she’ll know soon enough.” I slap his back. “Don’t worry, the feeling is requited.”
“Has she seen your house yet?”
“No, she hasn’t. We’ve been spending time at the beach house next to the one they are occupying.”
“Well, once she sees your house, I’m sure she’ll want to move to North Carolina.”
“I can only hope. I don’t know how it will be when she leaves. Hell, I miss her already and she is in the same city. I don’t think I can take it once we are states away from each other.”
“It will all work out, my friend. Just have faith. Don’t rush her either because she’s been through hell. She was raped, and it took her years to tell Abby. Did she tell you about that guy that just slept with her when it was convenient for him?”
“Yeah, I would love to kill those motherfuckers. I can’t believe someone would do that to her. Yes, I know about him. I don’t see who wouldn’t love this woman. She is mine now and I will not lose her, even if I have to give up everything else in the process.”
“That’s my dude. I like the way you’re thinking. Now, let’s go get some food and find the Sommers men.”
“Sounds good to me.” I follow him.
Chapter Eleven
Heath
We’re meeting the girls at Skyways or Highways, the only skydiving place in the area. Brett is still shaking. He swears he isn’t doing it. I spot Alyssa as soon as we pull in. She’s wearing a pair of light blue jeans with a pair of silver Chuck Taylors and a silver and black tank top. I laugh. She’s always matching. Even after the long drive from New York, she looked like a million bucks.
I kiss her. “Damn, you look hot.”
“You’re mighty handsome yourself.” She winks. “You ready to do this?”
“Yes. Are you? You can back out now, if you want.” I laugh.
“No way. I’ve wanted to do this for a while and doing it with you is perfect.” She smiles as she leans into my side.
“How the hell did I get so fucking lucky?”
“Come on, enough already,” Brett shouts. “Let’s get this shit over with.”
Abby laughs. “He’s being a huge pussy. He’s scared.”
“No way. Brett, you’re afraid of heights?” I chuckle. “Just as I thought. You’re a fucking sissy.” I nudge his arm.
“Welcome to Skyways or Highways. My name is Ed. I’ll be your instructor today. I suggest sitting this one out if you’re afraid of heights. We will begin shortly. If you have a partner and you would like to jump hand in hand with them, that’s fine. If you would like to jump with one of the instructors, you’ll need to let us know now.” He says, looking around. It looks like everyone is partnering up. “Okay, let’s get this party started, shall we?”
As I walk toward the plane, I’m so damn excited. Alyssa is glowing. When we get on the plane, the instructors help us all harness up. I watch Lys the entire time she’s getting ready.
“Hey, let’s make Brett and Abby go first.” She laughs.
“Okay. We can go after them.”
I know Brett is going to shit himself. Brett and Abby join hands. Abby pulls him with her and they jump.
“We’re up, baby. You ready?” I ask.
“Let’s do this.” She smiles. We both stand up. I squeeze her hand. On the count of three, we fall from the plane, and I can feel the adrenaline kicking in. This is amazing, very different than flying. As I hold onto Lys, she laughs and screams. Once our destination comes into view, I release our parachutes.
We land in the grassy field. I see that Brett and Abby are lying on the ground. I know they are fine.
“How are you doing?” I ask as I help her remove all the gear that is hiding her beautiful body.
“I just feel a little sick. Remind me to never eat before doing this again.”
She runs in the other direction. I follow. Seconds after she stops, I hear her puking. From behind her, I place my hand on her back. I move the pieces of hair that fell from her ponytail out of her face.
“You okay?” I ask as I pull my t-shirt over my head and hand it to her. “Here, let me clean your face.” I wipe the corners of her mouth with the shirt.
“Oh. My. God. You must love me to clean puke from my mouth.” She laughs. “I’m a mess. We ate at the mall. I think it was just too much. I should’ve known not to eat before doing this. I’m good now.” She smiles. “Have any gum?”
“I do love you, more than you could imagine.” I take my gum from my mouth and place it in hers. “Sorry, that’s all I have.”
“You love me?” she whispers. Oh hell, I did just say that to her.
“Yes, I love you, babe. I know this is happening way too fast.” I kiss her cheek. “But I know that you are the one for me. You were made for me, Alyssa.” I pull her close to me.
She says into my chest, “I love you too.” She snorts and then shakes her head, her attention now on Brett and Abby. “Let’s go check on my sister and the chicken.”
***
I’m picking Alyssa up and we’re meeting Brett and Abby at the home they want to purchase, which is located next to mine. I’m bringing Alyssa back to my place for the first time and I need to make sure everything is perfect. I ordered Chinese takeout to be delivered at eight o’clock. We should be finished by then.
I take a walk through my house. I look through every room and make sure they’re all perfect. I want her to fall in love with this house. Hell, who am I kidding? I’m sure she’ll love it. It is decorated nicely. I hired one of the best.
After completing my walk through, I set some wine in ice. I carry it into the media room. I haven’t used this room much lately. I look through my movies, making sure there are some chick flicks. I know women love those sort of sappy movies. I come across Hope Floats, In Her Shoes, Sixteen Candles, and The Family Stone. I have no clue where these movies came from. I have never seen any of them.
After laying those out, I make sure there are CDs in the stereo. Yes, I’m going all out. I want this night to be perfect.
I go to the garage and let the top down on my Mercedes. I just purchased this car last year. I saved up for it for years so I could pay cash. I open the garage door and hit the road. I’m a little nervous, considering Alyssa may not know that her sister is moving in to the house near mine and she hasn’t seen my house.
I hope she doesn’t think it’s
too extravagant. I try not to flaunt the fact that I have money. I’ve worked very hard to get where I am in life. I know that she has too. I can tell that she does lead a certain lifestyle, which is fine with me. I like that she likes the finer things.
When I turn onto Holden and pull up in front of the beach house, I sigh. Alyssa is standing on the patio. She’s wearing a black dress with a pair of black heels. She’s rocking it. Her hips are a perfect curve. I get out and walk toward her, whistling. She laughs.
I place my arms around her waist and pull her in for a kiss. She groans as soon as my lips graze hers.
My dick gets hard right away. I know she can feel me pressing against her. She pulls away, a big smile on her face. I wipe her lipstick from the corners of her lips, and, as my finger touches her lips, she slides her tongue over my left thumb. She looks into my eyes and winks.
“So, Mr. Fancy Car, what are we doing after you show this house?” She places her hand in mine.
“I figured we would just have dinner at my place. I ordered Chinese. I hope that’s okay,” I say, opening the door for her.
“That’s perfect. I hope what I’m wearing is okay,” she says, fastening her seat belt.
I lean over and kiss her. “Baby, what you’re wearing is fucking hot.”
“I’m glad you like it. Now, about this car. Are all of your cars like this?” she asks meekly.
“No, I have cheaper cars.” I laugh. “I saved up for this one for years. I have two more cars and a truck. I also have a boat and jet skis.”
“Oh.” She gulps as I switch gears in the Mercedes and start heading to the house. “Sounds like you like variety.”
“I do. I like to switch it up a bit. Does this bother you?” I ask, not knowing how she’ll respond. What if she thinks I’m a rich asshole?
“Hell no. I love the fact that you see what you like and go after it. I come from money, Heath. I have money. This doesn’t bother me. The house you are showing…is it the one that Abby and Brett want to purchase?”
“Good, because I plan on buying you very nice things. Yes, this is the house. I wasn’t sure if you knew or not. I didn’t want to say anything until they did,” I say, justifying why I kept it from her.
“I understand. Abby told me earlier. She thinks I should move here as well.” She sighs. “I’m not sure if I want to pack up and leave my position at my firm. I know I can practice anywhere, but I love it there,” she says matter-of-factly.
“I understand. I’m sure it would be hard. I would like to talk more tonight about our future plans.” I rest my hand on her thigh. “To be honest, I’m not sure that I can deal with you being so far away.”
“I’ve been thinking about this since the first time we saw each other again. Heath, I feel something for you that I have never felt before. I feel alive, wanted, and loved,” she says with tears in her eyes. I have to choke back the lump forming in my throat. Man card. Think man card before you start crying, Heath.
“I’m so glad you love me as I do you,” she says.
“I do love you, so much.”
***
“This house is absolutely beautiful, Heath,” Abby says as she and Brett walk through the kitchen, hand in hand. “I can see us living here for many years.”
“Well, if y’all want it, then it’s yours.”
I look at Alyssa. She’s standing in the corner, smiling and staring out the window. I walk over to her.
“Hi,” she says.
“What are you over here smiling about?” I kiss her neck.
“I was just wondering which house is yours. They’re all amazing, but I think that brick one with double doors is yours,” she says, wrapping her arms around my neck. “Am I right?”
“Damn, baby, you are awesome at guessing. You’re right. That one is mine. I’ll be neighbors with Brett and Abby.” I kiss her again.
“That’s an awful big house just for you,” she says with a questioning look.
“I got a great deal on it. I couldn’t pass it up.” I wink.
“Umm, excuse me, love birds. I want this house. Should I write you a check and just send you on your way?” Brett says, laughing.
“We will be on our way. You can just send me the check later. All the forms are on the breakfast bar, in the folder.” I grab Alyssa’s hands and pull her toward the door.
“See you all later,” she calls out over her shoulder. I hold her hand as we walk quickly across the street. I kiss her, pick her up, and open the door.
***
Alyssa
Being carried through Heath’s front doors, bride style, is pretty damn sexy. I gasp as soon as we walk in. This house is stunning. The exterior is brick, the front doors white double doors. The foyer is huge. It looks larger than my condo. The two columns that separate it from another room go floor to ceiling. We walk to the right, into a formal living room. Then, to the left, is an office.
“Heath, this place is breathtaking,” I say as he sits me down.
“You really like it? There is plenty more. Come on, baby. I’ll show you the rest,” he says, leading me into a massive kitchen. It’s the largest kitchen I’ve ever seen.
“This is just…wow. Just wow.” I run my hand along the marble counter tops. I could bake my ass off in this kitchen. There are four double ovens and a huge gas stove with a grill built in. The cabinets are floor to ceiling.
“This kitchen is huge, isn’t it?” He laughs.
“Very, and it’s beautiful. I can see myself baking cupcakes in that oven.” I open the top oven and look in.
“Well, I think we need to make a trip to Piggly Wiggly. Red Velvet?”
“I can make you any flavor you like,” I say, walking over to him. “I do make a bad ass homemade cream cheese frosting.”
“God, you’re so beautiful, Alyssa. Take your dress off.”
“Right here?”
“Yes, I want to fuck you on the counter,” he says, un-buttoning his pants. I’m so wet. The way he talks turns me on more than any man has, ever…
I pull my dress over my head and stand there, completely nude. I’m not wearing panties. With Heath, I’ve learned that he will fuck me anywhere he can.
I drop to my knees and pull his pants down. His cock springs forward. I lick my lips, then place my mouth around the tip. He’s very large. His thickness scared me the first time I saw him naked. I place my free hand on his balls, massaging them gently. He groans as he grabs a fistful of my hair.
“Up. I need to fuck you, babe.”
He picks me up and sits me on the counter. In one swift move, he’s inside of me. I wrap my legs around his waist. I lift my ass a little so he can go deeper “So fucking ready for me, baby,” he groans.
“Oh…God. Heath, harder. Fuck me harder,” I scream. “Yes…Yes. Oh, God, bite my nipple,” I yell.
“Is that what you want, baby?” He takes my right nipple between his teeth, gently pulling and nipping it. As his teeth scrapes my pink flesh, my body rocks. My orgasm rushes through my core.
“Harder, please,” I cry out as I feel his balls smacking my ass. The deeper he goes, the louder I scream. “Fuck, I’m coming, Heath,” I moan as I feel my pussy clench around his cock.
“Mine. My pussy, baby. I’m coming. Squeeze my cock harder with my pussy. I love you, baby,” he groans as I feel him pouring himself in me. Oh shit, he didn’t wear a condom.
“That was amazing. I love how you fuck me. The way you talk to me turns me on so fucking much,” I say after I catch my breath. I look into his eyes and I see something, something I’ve never noticed before. “You didn’t wear a condom.” I giggle.
“I know, baby. Are you on the pill?” he asks as he runs his hand along my jaw.
“I have an IUD. It’s a form of birth control, so we’re good.” I kiss him.
He kisses me harder. “Good, because we’re never using a condom again. When I fuck my pussy, I don’t want anything between us. Nothing at all, just my skin inside of you.”
; A small moan escapes my lips. No one has ever talked to me like that before.
“I’m going to miss you so much, Heath Mason,” I say as I lay my head on his chest.
“That’s what we need to talk about. We have about an hour before the food is delivered. Let’s go take a bath.”
He helps me off the counter. He walks to what I thought was a closet, but it’s an elevator? I laugh as the door opens.
“Why do you have an elevator? I know you aren’t lazy.”
“It was already here when I bought the house. When we remodeled, I kept it.”
“Oh, I see. That makes sense.”
The elevator takes us up. We walk out into a huge hallway and all I see are doors. “Are these all bedrooms?” I ask as I follow him down the long hall.
“Yes. There are five bedrooms and then the master suite. Then there are two bathrooms.”
“Wow, this is beautiful.”
He opens the door to his master bedroom. The bed is huge, and I mean huge. It’s a canopy style bed with black and white linens. The windows are floor to ceiling and look out over the ocean. He opens another door, which leads to the bathroom.
“In that cabinet, there are shower gels and bubble bath. My stepmom has stockpiles of Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret products. She always sends me stuff. I can’t lie, I do use the bubble bath.” He laughs. “I’ll start the water. You can go ahead and pick out some.”
He walks to the ten-person tub and turns on the water, which comes from above the tub. Yeah, I could get used to this. I laugh to myself.
“Pomegranate is my favorite,” I say as I walk toward him with my arms full of the bottles.
“Make sure the water isn’t too hot. I like it hot, but I wouldn’t want you to get burned,” he says, pushing my hair behind my ear. I smile as I stick my foot in the tub. It’s perfect. I lift my other leg and step completely in and sit down. It feels great, soothing. I’m a little sore. The sex that he and I have been having is the most action I’ve gotten in months.
“This is perfect. Get in with me,” I say meekly. I’ve always been kind of loud and blunt, but with him, I sometimes feel a little shy.