by Joyce Jordan
“Okay, I’ll be ready.” Ana turned and went to her bedroom. She decided she looked presentable as she was with leggings and a short skirt on top, t-shirt and heavy sweater on top. She would carry her heavy coat in case they left the confines of the car. She took her driver’s license and credit card and some cash then shoved the items in her skirt pocket. Her cellphone went into her coat pocket and she was ready. She chose a short coat that went just below her waist. Since they were driving, it would be less cumbersome than a full length coat. Gabe was waiting for her in the living room. He was standing next to the window watching traffic down below but didn’t seem to be seeing anything.
“Penny for your thoughts.”
“Hmmm. Just business.” He turned and pulled her to his side. “Ready?”
“Look, we don’t have to go if you have business to take care of.” Ana stepped back and continued, “I understand you have an empire to run.”
“Ana, if I needed to take care of anything, I would.” He moved forward and placed his hands at her back. “Right now, I just want to go for a drive with my girlfriend.” Gabe shifted and leaned down until his forehead touched hers. “Is that okay with you?”
Smiling into his eyes, she said, “Certainly.”
“Ana, do you have any idea how beautiful you are?” He brought his hand to her chin and lifted it up, then lowered his head further until their lips touched. He kissed her lightly, reverently, sweetly until Ana sighed, then he deepened the kiss pushing his tongue into her mouth.
Ana whimpered when Gabe broke the kiss off. He chuckled and looked at his phone. He brushed his lips against hers and told her John was downstairs. Gabe took his coat from the coat closet, then they made their way downstairs. The elevator opened immediately when they summoned it, confirming someone on their floor had just exited from it. The sun was trying to fight it’s way out but the chilly air was making everyone rush around avoiding spending too much time outside.
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They arrived back after eight that night. Ana was tired and full. Gabe had shown her a quaint bed and breakfast tucked away from the road where they had lunch that afternoon. Gabe convinced Ana to have dessert and she caved in. They sat and talked about inconsequential things, and laughed at each others jokes. After lunch they came across a flea market and decided to stop and peruse the items. Ana found an exquisite piece of furniture she said her mom would love. She haggled over the price until the seller agreed to lower the price by more than half. Despite her protests Gabe paid and made arrangements to have it delivered to her apartment during the week. They made arrangements for the seller to call the day before delivery and confirm the exact time for the delivery.
They decided to have dinner before they got back. They had walked off their lunch during the three hours they had spent at the flea market. And now adding the fresh air outside, they were hungry again. When she found out the dessert menu included custard and bread pudding, she didn’t even need convincing this time around. She even asked for an extra portion in a take out box. “For Kelly,” she explained to Gabe. “We both love custard and bread pudding.” Her eyes glazed as she added, “It’s to die for.”
They agreed they would spend the rest of the weekend at Gabe’s penthouse. They passed by Ana’s apartment where Ana dropped off the pudding. It was still warm, so Kelly dove right in and enjoyed the pudding. Thanking Ana profusely, she waved her goodbye when she left immediately after that.
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Ana woke the next day to find herself alone in bed. Gabe’s side of the bed was cold. Ana wondered how long he had been gone. She got up, took a shower and got dressed, then went looking for him. He was in his home office. She stopped when she found out he wasn’t alone. Rafe was to the side and she hadn’t seen him until she was right at the door. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb. Hi Rafe,” Ana greeted and turned to leave.
“Ana. Come in,” Gabe called out to her. He stood and made to follow, then met her at the door. “Good Morning.” He kissed her lips and rubbed her back, then tugged her inside.
“Morning,” she responded.
Gabe lifted Ana to sit on his desk, then went back to sit in his chair facing her.
“Morning Ana. Don’t I get a kiss too?” he smiled devilishly at her.
Gabe growled and Ana laughed. “Go and get your own girlfriend,” he said to Rafe. “This one’s taken.”
“As long as she doesn’t have a ring on her finger, she is fair game,” Rafe said.
“Are you saying you want to place a ring on Ana’s finger?” Gabe asked.
“Are you afraid of a little competition?” Rafe challenged.
“Guys, you realize that I’m right here?” For all the good it did her, nobody paid her any attention.
“Certainly not from you.” Gabe snickered.
“You should be. I’m better looking.”
“Guys,” Ana called out and tried to get their attention by waving her hands. Nothing. She got off the desk and left, slamming the door shut on her way out. Was that laughter she just heard? Coming from his office? What a duo of adolescent boys.
What Ana didn’t know was that Gabe had mentioned a long term relationship with her to Rafe. Gabe was worried that it was too soon and would scare Ana away. He couldn’t even get her to agree to the use of a car, but had finally relented but only after dark. Most women would have jumped at the chance. Besides, he couldn’t move on to that step before he met her family. His mum would skin him alive. Do the right thing, she always said.
She got to the kitchen and looked for something to eat. It was after eleven and she wasn’t sure what time lunch would be. She found some fruit and yoghurt and helped herself. A few minutes later the ‘adolescent boys’ joined her.
Gabe came to her side and kissed her cheek. “Do you mind lunch at my mum’s?”
“No. What time do we leave?” She looked at Rafe who was helping himself to a cup of coffee. He seemed to know where everything was. Ana was thinking that they probably visited each other often. They grew up together and were brothers in every sense of the word, except blood.
“Soon. We just need to call Nate to come and pick us up. We usually carpool if we don’t have anything that prevents us from leaving together.”
“Okay. Let me get my boots and a coat then.” She threw the empty yoghurt cup into the trash can and walked to the bedroom. She was back in a few minutes and joined the guys in the kitchen. She listened to them talk about sport and before long, Nate was calling them to come downstairs.
They climbed into Nate’s Range Rover, Rafe in the passenger seat with Gabe and Ana in the back. Ana met Nate’s gaze in the rear view mirror and greeted him.
He turned around and gave her a huge smile and greeted her right back. “Ana, why don’t you exchange seats with Rafe?”
Growling, Gabe cut in, “What’s with you Sullivan brothers and my girl? Go and get your own.”
Everybody laughed and Nate joined the traffic.
“Listen Ana,” Nate looked at her via the rear view mirror. “This is probably not the best time, but we were walking with Rafe.”
Okay, not a good way to start a conversation and expect the other person to remain at ease. “And…”
“And, we were thinking of inviting you to join our firm.” Rafe finished and swung his body to look at her in the back.
“Thanks, but I’d prefer not to be swollowed by the big sharks. Including my clients too.”
“You would chose your own cases, and continue working the same way you have been working,” Rafe clarified.
“Interesting. To my experience, nothing in corporate is that cut and dried easy.”
“What do you mean?” Nate asked.
“There are too many do’s and don’ts. Too much hierarchy which at times doesn’t help anybody. You know some of the stuff I do borders on illegal, although I try not to cross that line, but as a hacker its bound to happen more often that I like sometimes. Anyway, my point is, I am sure you have something in your
human resources handbook that probably prohibits that or some chain of command one would have to follow before being granted permission to do something like that. Am I wrong?”
Everybdoy laughed and Gabe said to them, “She’s got you there.”
“I guess you are right. But if we were to change our handbook, would you be interested? Pretty please?” Rafe looked at her with puppy dog eyes.
Almost choking with laughter, Ana shook her head. “That’s just the tip of the iceberg, there is lot’s more where that came from.”
“We are here, but how about we sit down and discuss? Hmmm?” Nate said as he stopped the car.
Gabe jumped out and came to open her door. He lifted her off the seat telling her to watch out for the pool of water next to the car.
Six
On Monday, Ana watched Gabe dress then helped him with his tie. They left together, each going to their office. The rest of the week passed in the same fashion with Ana sleeping at Gabe’s penthouse and then leaving in the morning to her apartment to do some work and Gabe collecting her later in the evening. They either ordered dinner or Gabe cooked. Ana’s piece of furniture was delivered on Thursday, and she packed it and shipped it to her mum the same day. She knew it would be early the following week before she received it, but was certain she would love it.
That night Gabe had a benefit he needed to attend and she agreed to escort him. She found a short sparkly silver dress to wear. It had long sleeves and a low back. The weather wasn’t exactly perfect for it, but since they would be indoors, Ana decided to take a chance and wear it. They met both Nate and Rafe there, so Ana was not bored with the whole event after all. She even danced with all three, but they fought over themselves on who had danced the most with her. It was hilarious but made the time pass away quickly. They got home after midnight and immediately fell into bed.
Friday, Kelly was off and Gabe had promised to take them to the opera. Kelly slept the morning away, but woke up in the afternoon and they went to put in a few hours of volunteer work at the nursing home they usually went to. They were back by four, courtesy of Gabe’s car and driver. He had arranged for a young guy called James who was taking Kelly back and forth to work. They had called him and he had ferried them back and forth to the nursing home. They rushed to get ready, their show was at eight and Gabe had said he would take them to dinner first. He arrived promptly at five and they were ready. Kelly was wearing a midnight blue long dress with silver shoes. Ana wore a black dazzling dress with a silver pair of shoes as well. Gabe commented on their attire and won smiles from both girls.
They ate at a restaurant close by so they wouldn’t have to rush through dinner then have to drive to make it in time. This way they would just walk a few doors down. Gabe said that John would be picking them after ten thirty.
They were dazzled by Annie. It was so gripping and nobody said a word. The intermission didn’t help. Ana could have watched for hours. After the show, she kissed Gabe and told him what a fantastic show it was. He told them anytime they wanted to watch another show, he would escort them. That was an offer neither girl was prepared to decline. As they made their way out, they were stopped by a few people that Gabe knew. It had been the same during the intermission, when they stepped outside their box, a few people had come over to say hi to Gabe.
The weather had turned more chilly. Fortunately John was already waiting for them. They ran to the limo and to warmth. Giggling like schoolgirls, they huddled together, trying to chase away the cold from outside. When they got to the apartment building, they dashed again from the limo to the foyer. They were greeted by warm air when they entered the apartment. Everyone said their goodnights and Kelly went to her bedroom, Gabe followed Ana to her bedroom.
He helped her with her dress. When she stepped out of her dress, Gabe tensed and stared at her. He moved back a few steps. “Baby, what are you wearing?”
“It’s called lingerie,” she turned to face him and laughed.
“I know what it called. Jesus, are you trying to give me a heart attack?” He threw her dress and his jacket on the chair close by. Neither made it but he didn’t pick them up. “Turn around,” he croaked out.
Ana turned slowly, very slowly. By the time she faced him again, he was right next to her.
He ran the back of his right hand down her body, and repeated with his left hand. He picked her up and sat her on the edge of the bed, after pulling the covers down. “Don’t move.”
Not that Ana could have moved a muscle. She was mesmerized by the expression on Gabe’s face. She could see the hunger in his eyes and he had barely touched her.
He removed his shoes and socks, then his shirt and pants. Ana gasped when he removed his boxer briefs. His cock was long and hard. Thick and very swollen indeed. “Yes, look at me. This is what you do to me.” He moved to her and stood in the middle of her legs. “Baby, I hope you are wet, because I’m not sure how long I can last.”
He pulled her head to meet his descending head. He was gentle but demanding from the first moment their lips touched. Ana opened immediately and ferociously kissed him right back. He lightly bit her bottom lip, then moved his mouth down her body. He suckled her nipples through the teddy, then moved to her mound. He knelt on the floor and stuck his face between her legs. He snapped the strings holding her panties and inserted two fingers inside. “Yes, you are wet. But not enough.” He worked her with both his mouth and fingers and it didn’t take long before Ana climaxed.
He wrapped her legs around his waist and pushed his way inside her. “Ah, Ana! You are so tight.” He moved out and pushed in again. Gabe felt his cock squeezed with each in and out movement. He was about to lose it but wanted to make sure Ana got used to his large cock. But when she squeezed her inter muscles every coherent thought left his head. “Ah. Fuck!” he groaned harshly and pumped vigorously. He held her hips tightly and pulled her to meet his wild thrusts. Ana’s quick and harsh moans only fueled him further. Midway Ana climaxed but Gabe kept going then finally they both climaxed together, sweating like marathon runners.
Before Ana’s orgasm had subsided, she heard the material of her teddy tearing right down the middle, then felt Gabe’s hand on her breasts. “Oh Ana,” he said reverently then closed his mouth against one breast, then moved to the other. A few minutes later he pulled out of her and removed the torn teddy from her body then moved them both to the center of the bed. “Sorry about the lingerie,” he said and laughed softly. “I think I should invest in the company that makes those.”
Ana laughed and hit his shoulder. “I’m glad you liked my teddy. I’ll try and wear them when you are good.”
“Baby, I am always good,” he said to her and ran his fingers through her hair. Part of it was damp and just drying out.
“Oh, Please.”
“What?”
Ana lifted her head. “Do you seriously want me to start going through the list?”
“There is a list?” he questioned surprised
“Aha, very long.”
“Name three.”
“The car badgering.”
“That was me being concerned about your safety, so doesn’t count.”
“The wardrobe of expensive clothes.”
“That was me making sure you had a ready wardrobe at my place so you wouldn’t need to carry clothes back and forth, so doesn’t count too.”
“The contract you tried to change.”
“You knew it was me?”
“Ofcourse, I knew.” She guffawed. “Why did you think I upped the fee?”
He pushed her onto her back and pinned her down. “Guess I shouldn’t be surprised. You have a sharp IQ afterall.” He kissed her nose. “You got me on that one.” He laughed at himself then smiled down at her. “What are you going to use the money for? Grow your business?”
“I donated it.” She laughed at his expression.
“All of it?”
“Aha.”
“I’ll be damned. I almost got punched by Rafe whe
n I insisted on that clause. And you can imagine his glee when you came back with your own contract and a higher fee. ‘Take it or leave it’ were your exact words. As you can imagine, I’ll never live that one done.”
“Sorry about that,” she said, not sorry at all.
“Well, I am not sorry. It just made me want you more. Not many people would have noticed that clause, and there you are, twenty two years old, fresh out of school.” Gabe balanced himself on his elbows and carressed her cheeks. His thumbs moved to her lips and he ran both thumbs over them. “And here you are. With me. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.” He moved his head down until he reached her lips and kissed her. He took his time and made slow sweet love to her. He flipped her onto her stomach and kissed every inch of her back, from her neck right down to her toes. His breath was hot and moist against her skin and she trembled each time he nipped her. When he flipped her back to her back, he opened her and entered her slowly. Ana tried to push him, but he held her and continued his slow pace. He molded their bodies and pumped into her at a slow pace. Frustrated Ana bit his earlobe and squeezed his ass, but Gabe only laughed and continued his sweet torture. Their climax was sweet and slow and beautiful. He gathered her to him and rolled to his side. “Sleep baby,” he said to her and rubbed his hand on her back. Within a few minutes Ana was out and Gabe fell asleep shortly thereafter.
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The next morning, Gabe took them for breakfast then left them to their own devices. They did a little window shopping then decided to spend the afternoon relaxing at home. They talked reminiscing about the college days. They watched movies, ordered pizza for dinner and went to bed early. Kelly was starting a series of day shifts tomorrow, and had said she may pull a couple of extra hours here and there, so she needed to make sure she was well rested.
They both smiled as they thought about what each one needed to do before they left for their trip on Friday. They were doing a two day lay over in California and spending the weekend with Kelly’s parents. Ana needed to make sure she tied up all lose ends, and so woke up early the next day and got busy. She thought about the fact that she hadn’t told Gabe about the trip, but decided to put that aside until she had to deal with it.