by MJ Masucci
Xander gathered up the report and found a pad and pen. He settled himself at the dining room table and began to take notes from the report. He was excited to get to work and help his sister and Brett recover some of what they had lost.
Chapter 16
Ava spent most of the weekend relaxing except for the few hours of torturous studying Jacob put her through. She occasionally texted Xander, and they had phone sex on Saturday night. The more she talked to him, the more anxious she became. The feeling she had was of something being just out of reach.
She wanted him back in New York as soon as possible. However, she didn’t verbalize this to him for fear she would sound selfish. She didn’t want him to struggle between his feelings for taking care of his family or being with her. She kept the conversation light unless they were having phone sex, then she was much more intense.
She knew he was excited at the prospect of getting back into working as an attorney. Xander told her that he didn’t realize how much he missed it until he started working on the case for Lidia and Brett. His friend from Duke had recommended a medium sized firm that could take the case. He would provide all of the research to save his sister money.
Then there had been Tim that weekend, who had texted her several times about what a great time he was having in Cape Cod. It irked her that he was continuing to lie to her. Why not just tell her the truth? She wouldn’t have been angry if he had said he wanted to spend the weekend on his own. She could understand him wanting to because at times her introverted and reclusive nature took over, making her want to do the same thing.
On Monday, Tim texted again to tell her that he would be back in New York that morning and he wanted to schedule a run with her. She politely declined. She needed to think of a way to confront him without it sounding accusatory. Ava told him that she would contact him during the week and maybe they could have lunch or coffee.
The week went quickly and after she was finished each day Jacob insisted on drilling her with flashcards during his lunch hour. She did well, and he was impressed. She still had no idea why she was studying so hard this early in advance. The test was six months away, and she could very well forget everything that she was studying.
“You won’t forget and believe me when I tell you that they put some bizarre items on the test. We will continue to go over them each day. Are you studying at home much?”
“Of course I am. I usually put in several hours a week. I just think that studying this far in advance might backfire. Suppose I can’t shove anything else in my brain?”
Jacob laughed, “I have no doubt you will reach that point, but that is when you take a few days break. Then you go back. The worst thing you can do is lay off studying for too long a time. My lunch break is over. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
She left his office and went up to eighteen to see if Samantha was at her desk. She had barely spent any time with her this summer. Sam was not there, so she left a sticky note to let her know she was looking for her. She didn’t want to text her in case she was in with her boss.
Her phone chirped as she transitioned out into the hot temp of mid-August. Tim had texted her.
Are you upset with me? If you are, please call me so we can discuss. I’m sorry if I was away this weekend.
She ignored him and a few minutes later her phone rang, which she also ignored. She let the call go to voicemail as she walked to the subway. A few minutes later he called her again, and she repeated the previous process. Her curiosity got the best of her, and she listened to the voicemails while waiting for her train.
“Since you did not pick up your phone, I assume I’m correct. You are upset with me. Please don’t be. Call me so that I can explain.”
Explain what? How could he possibly know that she had seen him in the park when he was supposed to be in Cape Cod? She wasn’t going to call him. She was going to let him stew for a few days until she was good and ready to confront him. Why was she always getting involved with these types of people?
Two more days had passed before she called Tim. The only reason she broke her self-promise was that she needed support from him. Xander hadn’t contacted her over the past three nights even though she had texted him several times. She felt a sense of foreboding. Was he going to disappear on her again? They had only spent that weekend together and then they were separated. He seemed interested in getting back with her, but she couldn’t truly be sure until he was back in New York. She called Tim and waited for him to answer.
“So, you finally decided to call me back? I’ve been waiting for you, but I’m not going to give chase unless you are interested in hearing what I have to say.”
“Tim, I’m sorry. I’ve been busy with work and studying. Can we get together for coffee? I have some things to ask you.”
They decided to meet at a small restaurant not far from her apartment. Tim smiled widely as she entered. He kissed her cheek, and she sat down on the other side of the table. After they had placed their orders, she asked him about Cape Cod. He finally came clean to her admitting that he hadn’t gone to the Cape. He was asked to help a friend with a problem before he left. He thought he would be able to go, but the problem became more than he expected.
The lie came rolling out of his mouth as if it was the truth. She believed him and let him continue to explain. She was impressed that he would change his weekend plans to help a friend in need. Tim was a really good guy, and she was happy to have him as a friend.
After he had finished, she told him about Xander’s lack of communication. Tim could see that she was upset and told himself it was time to move on with his plans. Next week would be his last week to spend with her full time. The last week of August, he had to prepare his lesson plans to start teaching when the city schools started, the day after Labor Day, and all of that would take up his time.
He also needed to scope out the school to see where the best areas would be to sell his product. This wasn’t the first private school where he worked, and he knew that drug use was rampant. Too much money and too little adult supervision gave these kids the freedom to be recreational drug users.
He could probably hide his stash in one of the gym lockers. Or as he had done at his previous position he could fashion a false bottom to his desk drawer. But he needed to know the security in the building before he did that.
“Tim, do you want anything else?” Ava said as she gently touched his arm.
“No, sorry I was thinking about school. One more week of freedom and I’m back to work.”
“I know I’m going to miss spending time with you. We will have to make plans each week to go out to dinner when you’re free.”
Ava reached in her purse for money, but Tim waved it away. He shoved his hand into his pocket and pulled out a thick wad of bills held together by a money clip. He paid the bill leaving a generous tip for the waitress.
Ava commented, “Wow, did you just win the lottery?”
“No, I just got paid for a couple of computer projects I did on the side.” The lies just continued to roll out of his mouth. It was becoming easier to lie to her. He rationalized it was for the greater good and their future. Later that night Xander finally texted Ava.
Sweetheart, I’m sorry I haven’t gotten back to you lately. I have been working on this case like crazy. Can I call you?
Yes!
Her phone rang. “It’s so good to hear your voice. I’ve missed it.”
“I miss you. I can’t wait to be back with you. Next Tuesday I have an appointment with Kaycee Colon. She is the attorney my friend recommended. I hope she wants to take the case. She seemed very interested when I talked to her this afternoon.”
“How are Brett and Lidia doing?”
“Well. Brett picked up another graphics job so at least they have some income. Lidia is anxious to get out of bed and sleep in her own room. I can’t believe it’s been a month since I last saw you.”
“It hasn’t been a month. It’s been a few days.”
Xa
nder hesitated then asked, “It has been a month. Why would you say it’s only been a few days?”
“You saw me a few days ago when we did, you know.”
Xander laughed. “I mean in the flesh, uh, I mean in person.”
“Can we do it tonight? I need it.”
“I can’t tonight. Lidia and Brett are having some of their friends over. I promised I would help them get things ready and clean after it was over. They need to see other people besides me. I think they are going a little stir crazy.”
“Oh, I wish you would reconsider.”
Xander could hear the disappointment in her voice. He needed it, too. He hadn’t satisfied himself since they last had phone sex. He wanted to, but he saved it for when they were doing it together.
“What time are you going to bed?”
“I think I will around midnight.”
“I’m not sure their friends will be gone by then. Remember that I am three hours behind you. I can’t promise anything, but I will try to before you’re in bed. I have to go; Lidia is calling me. I love you.”
“I love you, too,” she mumbled not hiding her lack of enthusiasm.
“Ava, don’t be angry with me. I’m trying with all my might to make everyone happy. This happened at a very unfortunate time. I know you can’t wait to be with me. I feel the same way. Please don’t make this any harder than it already is. Please?”
She didn’t want to start an argument with him and tried to smooth it over as best she could without it sounding false. They hung up on good terms, and she went to her room to get ready for bed. It was still early, just after 9:00 PM but she didn’t feel up to watching TV or studying. She stripped naked and slipped under the cool sheets.
She was awakened just after midnight by her cell phone ringing. She sleepily answered until he spoke. Then she was wide awake.
“Are you ready for me to make you come? I need you to follow my instructions,” his voice purred. “I’m stroking myself and my cock is hard and ready for you to tease.”
Ava instantly felt herself start to get wet. He had the power to do that to her.
He continued to speak to her slowly. “Pinch your nipples.” She flung the covers off her and did as he asked. “Now cup your breasts and caress them as I do. Ava? Are you paying attention to me?”
She barely was because her hand was far below her breasts. Just the sound of his voice and his heavy breathing was enough to get her hot. She didn’t need to do anything other than listen to be ready.
“Are you following what I am saying? I can hear your breathing getting heavy. You are touching your pussy, aren’t you?”
She was able to strangle out, “Yes,” as she slid her fingers back and forth through her wet folds.
“You’re a naughty girl. I told you to follow my instructions. Should I punish you?”
“How? How are you going to punish me?”
“I can hang up the phone.”
She felt panic at the thought of him not being with her when she exploded.
“Please don’t. I need you with me,” she moaned.
Xander could hear it in her voice. She was getting close, and he sped up his stroking so that he would come nearly at the same time as she.
“Oh, God. Xander,” she moaned loudly.
“Come, sweetheart; I know you want it.”
She climaxed, and the phone slid from her hand as she did. He could hear her panting as she came down from her orgasm. A minute later he was coming in several large spurts. She finally picked up the phone as he was finishing.
“I wish you were here with me. I love how you hold me after we make love. I can’t wait for it to be like that again.”
“It will be. I have to go we still have people here, and I have been away to long already. I just needed to make sure you were satisfied before you fell asleep.”
“I love you. Goodnight, Xander.”
“Goodnight, sweetheart.”
She hung up the phone and put it back on her nightstand. A heated flush had come over her body, and she went to sleep without the covers.
The next morning Ava awoke refreshed even though her sleep had been interrupted. But it was a good interruption. She hoped that there would be many more of those to come. She got into work earlier than her usual 7:00 and sat at her desk organizing a few files. At 7:15, she received an email from Victoria. She wouldn’t be in today or tomorrow. She had some things of a personal nature to take care handle. Great, she could have let me know that yesterday.
Normally, Victoria would give her work in advance if she was going to be out. Usually, she had more work than she could handle but she had completed all the work she was given already. So she had a free day for the next few hours. Ava went to Jacob’s office to see if he needed anything.
When she got there, his office door was closed, and the transom indicated his office was dark. He probably was in court today. She wandered down the hall to say hello to Samantha. They met on the way to Sam’s desk, and after a brief exchange, Sam had to go. Next, she went to Uncle Daniel’s office to see if he needed any help. He instructed her to either take the next two days off or to go to the pool of assistants to help out. She preferred to go home. A four day weekend would be nice.
The heat was oppressive when she went out the doors of the office building. The temperature must have increased twenty degrees since she got to work. She was thinking about a run in the park, but she thought it would be insane to do that with the heat index so high. Then she had another idea; she texted Xander hoping he was awake at this hour. He was in agreement and very excited. She made the arrangements and got ready to go.
Ava arrived in Los Angeles at 2:00 PM. As she made her way out of the terminal, she noted that the heat wasn’t nearly as oppressive as New York. She hailed a taxi and gave the driver the address of the hotel where she would be staying. She spared no expense and had reserved a suite and was glad that she could afford it. Next, she texted Xander when she arrived, excited to see him. She was a few miles from Lidia’s home, but it was a lot closer than New York.
Xander had received her text and packed a small overnight bag. He didn’t have much with him here in California and needed to go clothes shopping. But with Ava, he wouldn’t need to wear much. He spoke to both Lidia and Brett swearing them to secrecy. Brett was getting around much better, and he would be able to take care of Lidia for a couple of days. They both knew how important it was for him to see Ava. It was something that Lidia had been hoping would happen. She knew how depressed Xander had been while he was apart from Ava for the past four years.
Ava quickly showered not knowing how soon Xander would be at the hotel. She was sweaty from her travels. She was correct to hurry because as soon as she stepped from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, there was a knock at the door. She checked the peephole, opened the door and Xander swept her up in his arms. He buried his head in her neck breathing in the clean scent of her. Then he latched his lips upon hers as he closed the door with his foot.
He turned around and pushed her back against the door clawing at the towel which dropped at his feet. She wrapped her legs and arms around him as he tugged at his shorts. He was already rock hard, and she was wet just thinking about him entering her. The only thing that could be heard in the room was their heavy breathing and the rustling sound of his clothing dropping on the floor.
He held her with one arm while he positioned himself at her opening. With one swift move, he let her drop onto him. She gently sank her teeth into his shoulder as his cock pistoned in and out. She threw her head back, and he planted kisses on her neck and collarbone.
Their lovemaking didn’t last long because within a few short minutes they were both about to orgasm. When they were finished, she remained wrapped around him, while he was still inside her. He stepped out of his shorts pooled at his ankles and walked her over to the bed. She was limp in his arms as he laid her down.
“I’m so pleased you came to see me.” He knew she had a fear of flying.
“I couldn’t stay away anymore. I needed to be with you.”
He slipped into bed next to her and curled himself around her body.
“I have something to tell you.”
“I don’t like the sound of that.”
“It’s not a bad thing, but you might think it is. I told Lidia and Brett we are back together. I had to, or they would have wondered why I was disappearing for a few days.”
“What did they say?”
“They were happy for us. Lidia said it’s about time I stopped being such a stubborn mule. She always was straight to the point.”
Ava started to say something, but he clamped his mouth upon hers. She turned to him, and he pushed his tongue deep into her mouth. His hands caressed her breasts, breaking their kiss to suck on her hardened nipples. She ran her hand through his thick hair that looked like it had gotten even blonder in the California sun.
Xander was growing hard again, and he turned her onto her side bending her leg up over his hip. Without a word, he entered her again and placed his hand against her flat stomach for balance. He kissed her neck and sucked on her shoulder as he moved his hips against her. His fingers rubbed at her clit as he fucked her. She reached back and curled her arm around his face and grabbed a handful of his blond locks. Ava moaned loudly and continued to do so until he felt her climax squeeze him.
He removed his fingers and kept his movement. He varied the speed at which he fucked her until he was sure she was no longer sensitive. Then he began to finger her clit again. She turned her head to kiss him as he teased her and held himself from coming until she came a second time. When they were finished, he slipped out of her and lay on his back trying to catch his breath.
“We never tried that position,” she said as she placed her head on his sweaty chest.
“I thought a change would be nice. There are plenty more positions I want to try with you,” he said with a wicked smile.