by Anne McClean
Merrick smiled, at the idea of meeting Mya’s mother. If she’s anything like you I’m well get along just fine.
"I'm sure your mother and I will get along swimmingly my love, after all, we have you in common.”
When they arrived at the car Chris was already there still on the phone. Merrick opened the passenger door for Mya.
“Your chariot madam.” She graciously climbed in taking her bag from him in the process.
As he walked over to the driver's side Chris who was finally finished with his phone call called out to him.
“Hey Merrick, disregard the ride, I’m meeting the wife for dinner at this new Italian place. It’s only a few blocks away so I’ll walk. You can thank me tomorrow.” He said grinning from ear to ear.
"No problem Chris, I'll see you tomorrow." Once again he disregarded Chris’s attempt to goad him into discussing Mya.
Jumping into driver's seat he turned to Mya.
“So your place or mine?”
“Neither, how about we eat out?”
“If I didn't know better I would think that you are avoiding being alone with me.”
“You would be correct, it’s been a long ass day Merrick and I’m tired.”
“Good point, then how about I take you to my place draw you a hot bath, make you dinner and give you a well deserved massage?”
“Ok, I’m sold Merrick, your place it is but I think I’ll pass on the bath and massage.”
"As you wish." He gave her a knowing smile. Of course, they both knew what would happen if he got her naked again. That was something that Mya desperately wanted to avoid at least for as long as she could.
He placed the car in gear and sped off toward his place. Traffic was typical of a Sunday evening so they arrived in no time. They continued the banter they began after landing. By the time they arrived the atmosphere between them was amiable.
Merrick wasn’t sure what brought about the change in Mya but he liked it. Maybe it could become something long term or even permanent. What the fuck is she doing to me? I don’t do permanent, fuck I don't even do weekly.
As he parked he did a mental check of what fresh ingredients he had readily available. He remembered the smoked salmon he purchased the day before and decided on a light dinner consisting of various cheeses, crackers, smoked salmon and wine.
He looked at Mya, she dozed off sometime between him parking and thinking. Reaching out he gently traced her jawline with his thumb; she stirred and opened her eyes. He smiled. God, I could look at her all fucking day and never get tired. “We’ve arrived”, he whispered feeling guilty for waking her.
“Sorry, I guess I dozed off on you.”
“No worries, Mya, you can rest while I prepare dinner. Now stay put so I can pretend to be a gentleman and open your door.”
“Yes, sir.” She replied jokingly offering him a half ass salute. Obviously referring to his prior military service.
He walked around to passenger door where Mya was patiently waiting. Opening the door herself was tempting but she didn't want to upset the harmonious mood between them. After retrieving Mya, they made their way upstairs
Once inside, Merrick helped Mya out of her jacket. “You remember where the bathroom is if you need to freshen up. Just in case you forgot there’s one in my bedroom and another just down the hall on the right.” His loins stirred, he couldn't help himself the last time she was in his bedroom she was naked.
It suddenly occurred to him that he never got a chance to change the sheets. Fuck, I’ll have to change those after I prepare dinner. Maybe she’ll just use the one down here.
“I remember where the bathrooms are Merrick but thanks, I’ll just use the one down here. Do you need help preparing dinner?”
“Nope, I got it covered.” The deal was that we talk and then you get some rest. Did you reconsider taking a hot bath? I can get it started for you before I begin dinner.”
He kept his expression as blank as possible even if his intentions were to get Mya out of her clothes; he at least wanted her to be relaxed. She was like a fucking Jackrabbit; the slightest provocation could lead to her fleeing. “I promise to behave, Mya.” It was half the truth. Merrick wanted Mya out of her clothes but he was also concerned about her wellbeing, she looked pale and her eyes were red.
Mya thought about Merrick’s proposal. The lure of a hot bath was too tempting to turn down but that would mean undressing. Fuck it, I’ll take my chances. “Ok Merrick, I guess I won’t need to freshen up after all.”
Merrick could hardly contain himself. “After you.” He gestured for her to go up the stairs to the master bedroom. “I just need to grab my phone.”
“Ok, you know the way take your time.” He smiled inwardly before ascending the steps three at a time. Perfect Merrick thought, while she is soaking in the tub I can change the sheets. When he got to his bedroom walked straight over to rumbled the bed and pulled the comforter looked at the bed and quickly pulled the comforter up.
In the bathroom, he gave the tub a quick rinse and set it to fill up with water that was slightly too hot for his taste. Living in a home with two younger sisters and mother taught him a thing about women and hot water; they liked it hot.
Mya reached into her bag and removed her phone. She sighed in relief when there were no missed calls, messages or texts. Taking a few minutes she thought about the night ahead. Now maybe I can just deal with Merrick undistracted. Liar, your mind is in constant movement planning ahead, looking back…
Taking one final look at the screen she turned the volume all the way down and changed the setting to “silent” before returning it to her purse. I hope nobody decides to fucking die tonight. She looked up at the stairs to find Merrick standing at the top staring at her.
“You’re all set”, He said when their eyes met. Was she thinking of leaving? We will have none of that tonight.
“Thanks, I was just turning my phone off.” She made her way up the stairs to where Merrick was standing. “I really appreciate this Merrick.”
“You deserve to relax every now and then, Mya. It’s obvious that you won’t unless someone insists.”
“I don’t like being told what to do, sir.”
The smile on his face said it all. What he wouldn’t give to hear her call him sir under different circumstances. He wanted to kiss her beautifully sarcastic mouth. Mya read the look in his eyes accurately. Retreating to the bathroom seemed like a good idea but she couldn’t move. Merrick’s passionate gaze kept her captive.
“I know you don’t Mya, but sometimes it’s what you need that matters and someone has to remind you of that. I don’t mind being that person from time to time.”
They stared each other down, the wanton
lust between them was stifling.
Fuck this waiting bullshit! I should just take her here…now. No..wait..Maybe after her bath, I’m not unreasonable.
“Your bath water is getting cold, Mya.” It was all he could do to break the stifling allure between them before he did something he really wanted to do. It worked.
Mya snapped out of her momentary trance. “Thanks, I should probably get in there, before the water gets cold.” She continued up the stairs to the bedroom. Merrick watched as she entered the bathroom and closed the door.
There was no mistaking the tightness of his jeans. She had that affect on him it was instantiations. As he walked down the stairs, slowly making his way to the kitchen, he wondered if she also got a tingle in her nether regions by their closeness. Certainly, it wasn't something that she would dare admit unless of course, he persuaded her, smiling wickedly, he began preparing their dinner.
Chapter 7
In the bathroom, Mya studied her reflection in the oversized bronze mirror. Her eyes were puffy and red like she had been crying nonstop for hours. Damn, Merrick was right I need to relax.
She walked over to the oversized Jacuzzi tub as it continued filling with water. It was too inviting to deny. The bathroom smelled like jasmin
e and lavender. She inhaled deeply the scent was calming. Merrick obviously knew something about unwinding.
Undressing quickly, she dropped every stitch of clothing to the floor. Suddenly each piece seemed too heavy for her tired frame. As she sunk into the water and closed her eyes, an uncertain amount of time passed seconds or minutes it was unclear which.
Merrick prepared a lavish plate with a wild smoked salmon spread, a variety of hard and soft cheeses, artisan crackers, concord grapes and a bottle of Chardonnay. It took him all of ten minutes to realize that Mya had more than likely drifted off. He would have to bring the meal to her and with any luck join her. Fuck luck, I’m claiming what’s mine. He ascended the stairs to his bedroom stopping at the bathroom door pausing long enough to place the bottle of Chardonnay on the floor so he could open the bathroom door.
The sweet scent of lavender and jasmine mixed with a hint of Mya hit him. He put the tray on the marble table near the sink then turned to pick up the bottle of Chardonnay before closing the bathroom door. Glancing over to the tub he saw Mya’s long dark hair flowing over the side. The need to bury his face in the long mass of tangles was almost overwhelming but not as much as wanting to be inside her again. He put the tray and champagne in the marble sink. As he walked over to the tub he heard Mya's steady breathing and realized she was asleep just as he expected.
He stood over the tub looking down at her. The bubbles encircled her breasts and the two perfectly formed mounds bobbed proudly just above the water, topped with two fully erect pink nipples invited him to sample them.
He sat on the edge of the tub. The bar of soap teetering on the edge fell in making a small splash. Mya’s eyes fly open. She was met with Merrick’s concerned gaze.
“Merrick, you startled me”, without thinking she sat up leaving the safety of the bubbles. Her breasts were now fully exposed to his gaze. The sudden change in temperature made her already erect nipples even harder. Immediately, Merrick’s gaze changed from concerned to lustful. “I knocked but you didn't answer, I was concerned that you fell
asleep so I came in, turns out I was right.” His gaze was fixed on her breasts.
She crossed her arms over her breasts. “I guess I was a lot more tired than I realized. Thank you for this Merrick.”
He smiled at her attempt to hide her breasts from his view. “You are welcome, Mya. Would you mind if I joined you? It’s been a long day for me as well.” He stood up and quickly undressed before she could reply. He pulled the shirt off and then his pants exposing his semi-erect cock. Mya breathed in sharply at the sight of him. She sat there unable to say anything or move. He had a magnificently sculpted body. His cock even semi hard was enormous. How the hell did that fit inside of me? Mya stared at him in disbelief.
Merrick felt her eyes on him but he didn't care. He climbed in the tub and positioned himself at the opposite end facing her, placing one leg on either side of her body. The water rose and flooded over the edge. Luckily the oversized bathtub was big enough for two. He cupped both hands in the water and splashed the contents over his
head running his hands through his hair in the process, leaving him deliciously wet.
He looked at Mya. She was in the same position he left her in moments earlier. “Breathe, Mya.” He reminded her. She exhaled and averted her eyes.
“Are you ready to talk or should we just rinse off and go to bed? If you are still tired I could bathe you and put you to bed… again.”
She laughed. “Are you ever going to let me live that down, Merrick? I was in rare form that night and if I’m not mistaken…I did thank you.”
He smirked at the memory. “Actually, you did thank me, Mya, repeatedly, and I thanked you also." The devilish grin his lips formed made her blush. He was obviously referring to their lovemaking.
“May I ask you a question”? He was feeling bold. He had her right where he wanted her, naked and within his grasp. There was nowhere for her to hide or run. He picked
one of her legs up in one swift motion,
placing his foot directly on her center. She stiffened in response.
“This thing between us…it’s obviously not going anywhere. It’s only getting more intense. What are we going to do about it?”
He asserted more pressure on her center making her squirm. His foot skillfully parted her pussy lips allowing his toes full access to her already enlarged clit. His big toe found its target and took full advantage. Mya’s hands moved from covering her breasts to grasping each side of the tub. It was pure ecstasy. Her lips parted releasing an involuntary moan. She pressed back against the pleasure and began moving to his rhythm. Merrick’s eyes darkened. His cock now fully erect seemed to bob and weave, dancing above the water.
Despite the uncontrollable lust oozing from his pores, he wanted an answer. “Mya, you didn't answer me. What are we going to do about this…?” She was unable to speak or think. Even with his toes, Merrick was skilled. He exerted just the right amount of pressure on her clit, driving her to edge. Fuck, it, Fine, I’ll answer for you, I’m going to fuck you now Mya do you have any complaints? “Merrick…I’m…Oh… God Please…Please.” He knew she was close
and there was no way he wanted it wasted in water. He wanted to feel her orgasm on his cock.
In one swift movement, he reached for her, pulling her to him and gently down on his waiting cock. The sudden intrusion met her orgasm. She screamed his name burying her face into his neck as he stretched her damn near to the limit, it was almost unbearable but he held her hips firmly in place as the spasms coursed through her body. The water splashed and sloshed over the edge of the tub but neither of them seemed to care or notice. He reached out with a free hand releasing the water.
“Fuck, you are so tight, Mya” he breathed the words into her mouth between kisses. He stood up bringing her with him still impaled on his cock, inhaling her scent as he licked the droplets of water from her neck, licking along her jawline back to her lips. Deeping the kiss as he pinned her securely between the shower wall and his hard body, she had no escape. Leaving her little choice but to wrap her long shapely legs around Merrick’s waist. The gesture pulled him in
deeper forcing a gasp from her lips. She was right where he needed her, no choice but to take his cock. And he gave it to her…. Slow deep strokes, pulling out fully and pushing into her tightness watching the pleasure on her face as wave after wave of orgasm coursed through her body. He wasn't even halfway in.
Grasping her firm glorious ass firmly he climbed from the oversized tub and carried her to his bed, still only less than halfway impaled on his cock. Damn near tripping over his clothes in the process. She was barely aware of anything but her building orgasm and his lips on her breasts.
A natural dominant in the bedroom, his enjoyment came from leaving a woman in a sexual stupor unable to remember her name or even move by the time they were done. With Mya, he wanted that and more…He wanted her ass up in the air pushing back on the full length of his cock screaming his name and begging him for more. And even more than that he wanted to wake up with her naked, sore, flustered body wrapped in his arms so he could roll over and start all over again.
Merrick placed her on the bed and quickly covered her with his body, they were both still half soaking wet from the shower from head to toe. The cool air on Mya’s skin made her tremble slightly. Merrick reached down and dragged the comforter over their entwined bodies.
They made love all night. It was slow and intense. Merrick familiarized himself with every inch of Mya’s body, something he was unable to do the first time he had her in his bed. He took his time kissing, teasing, licking, sucking, and learning where to touch to elicit the response he wanted. Mya lost control of her body, it was clear that it belonged to Merrick in this moment. Finally after many later when they were both spent, gasping for breath, covered in sweat, and dehydrated…they drifted to sleep.
Merrick was awoken by the sound of the city. The sound of car alarms, honking horns, raised voices and
people in a rush to get nowhere. He felt the emptiness of his bed and knew instantly that Mya was gone. He sat up in bed raking his hands through his damp hair, taking a deep breath in an effort to keep calm. That B-I-T-C-H!
*****
Chapter 8
In the days that followed, Mya went out of her way to avoid Merrick. When she awoke that morning tired, sore and barely able to walk, she was careful not to wake him. She dressed quickly although her legs felt like they would give out at any minute. Thankfully, there was a cab waiting outside Merrick’s building. One of the perks of being the D.A. was having an A.D.A.
She worked from home that day and the day after that. The investigation into the serial killings continued and by the end of the week there was no new bodies or leads. By the middle of the week, she fully rejuvenated and ready to get back to work. However, facing Merrick after fleeing from his bed twice was another story
Merrick was frustrated but it wasn’t normal everyday stressors. It wasn't the fucked up case, his job, finances, kids or heaven forbid. It was a woman. The most infuriating woman he ever had the displeasure and pleasure of bedding, fucking Mya.