Jenna thought about what Gretchen had said. This would certainly explain his animosity toward her, he just didn’t want to get involved with anyone and resented his aunt and uncle’s intrusion. She also thought about Rose and Stanley and, realizing that they had had an ulterior motive when they’d sent her to Wade’s, she smiled inwardly. Those two lovable cupids. The only problem was that she had fallen in love with him, but she was sure her feelings weren’t reciprocated. Once they had made love he had retreated into his world again, and there was no place for her in that world, she thought sadly.
“I don’t know what to do. Should I try to make him see that we’re good together, or should I just let things be? I don’t want to have my heart broken again, I don’t think I could take it.”
“Maybe you should give him a little more time to get used to having you around, then you can slowly try to break through. But don’t wait too long before you let him know how you feel.”
“I guess you’re right. Thanks for the advice Gretchen, it feels good to get this off my chest.”
“No problem. But I have to tell you, I would love to see the two of you together.”
“You and me both,” Jenna said, smiling at her friend.
Gretchen finished cooking and called her husband Mike and the kids to dinner. They enjoyed a wonderful feast and Jenna went home feeling much better than when she’d arrived.
***
The next day Wade had to drive into town to pick up some supplies.
“Do you want to come with me?” he had asked Jenna.
“I promised Gretchen that I’d help with the men’s lunch. But maybe we can get together after you get back?”
“Sounds good.” He kissed her softly and set out.
Wade had decided to stop letting the past interfere with his future. On the drive out he kept thinking about the night he made love to her. He had never felt with anyone else like he felt with Jenna. Could this be the love he had been waiting for his whole life? It sure felt like it. He smiled to himself, then frowned at the thought of telling Uncle Stanley. He hoped this wouldn’t damage their relationship.
***
That night he came home determined to make things right with Jenna. He heard her in the shower and went into his own. When he was done showering he went into her room.
She saw him and couldn’t help the surge of heat that coursed through her body. He was wearing only jeans, no shirt, and his muscled abs and wide shoulders took her breath away.
“Hello beautiful. How was your day?” His eyes took in the sight of her, looking so sweet in her t-shirt and pajama shorts, and his heart constricted.
“It was okay. Just went for a walk, then a swim. It was pretty relaxing,” she said, trying to remain calm. She never knew how to approach him.
He looked at her face, knowing that he was the source of the tension he saw etched in her delicate features.
“Sweetheart, I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable here. I know that I’ve been a bit unpredictable when it comes to us, but I want you to know that I’m turning over a new leaf. If you still want me I want to assure you that I’ve escorted grumpy Wade out and he won’t be setting foot in this house anymore.” He smiled that smile that melted Jenna’s heart.
“I do want you,” she said, smiling at the thought of him actually escorting a grumpy version of himself out the door.
She walked closer to him and he took her in his arms. He lifted her chin and kissed her gently, slowly parting her lips as he deepened the kiss. He pulled her body closer and again she felt his arousal pressing against her.
“I have to go get something, I’ll be right back,” Jenna felt empty as she watched him leave. He was doing it again, she thought, getting her hot and bothered, then abandoning her.
She was starting to get angry when she saw him come quickly back into the room.
“I’m sorry baby, but I had to go get these. Last time came as a surprise and I was unprepared, that was unfair to you.”
She looked down to see a handful of condoms. “Well, it looks like someone has high aspirations tonight,” she said, laughing.
“Better safe than sorry,” he said, giving her a lop-sided grin.
He put the condoms on the night stand, then turned to take her in his arms.
“Now where were we?”
“I think we were just about here,” she said, pulling his head down to hers and joining their lips in a renewed exploration.
He lifted her shirt, cupping her bare breast as his mouth left hers and began its journey downward. He pulled the shirt off completely and took a breast in his mouth, sucking the hardened tip until she cried out with want.
He pulled her shorts down as she lifted one leg, then the other, letting the pants fall to the side. He picked her up and carried her, laying her gently on the bed. He stood up and looked at the magnificent woman lying naked before him. He could feel the bulge in his pants, begging to be released, and swiftly undid the zipper, pulling the jeans off in one swift motion.
Jenna was again taken aback. He was so big and hard, the tip of his engorged shaft glistening in anticipation. He stood before her, enjoying the look of pure desire in her wide eyes.
She began to slowly rub her thighs together, wanting him but refusing to call out to him. He saw her tongue dart out as she moistened her lower lip. Knowing that she desired him, that just looking at him turned her on, made his cock jump in response.
He finally lowered himself to the bed, taking her lips as he kneaded her breasts. She responded by rubbing herself against his throbbing length, her body silently begging for more. He cupped the mound between her legs and felt an overwhelming need to taste what was hidden behind the small triangle.
His mouth left her lips, following a path downward, first stopping at her hardened nipple, then slowly, agonizingly, continuing south. He licked her taut belly and gently spread her legs as he positioned himself to expose her core. Delicately he pulled open her feminine folds, and watched in awe as her swollen nub throbbed in response.
As if in a trance Wade’s lips hovered just over her hidden treasure as his eyes relished the sight of her. Jenna could feel his hot breath over her and arched her back impatiently.
“Please Wade, take me in your mouth, make me come,” she said, pulling him onto her.
Wade’s tongue darted out, tasting the exquisite flavor that could only be Jenna’s. He felt himself grow bigger still as she writhed under him, and he began licking faster, enjoying her loss of control as she begged for more.
“Suck on me, hard, please Wade.”
He finally gave her what she wanted, opening his mouth and encircling her clit with his hot lips. He suckled gently at first, then took her completely in, sucking hard as she tossed her head from side to side, calling out his name.
“Wade, I’m coming, I’m coming,” she cried out as she shattered under him.
He felt her body stiffen as the orgasm rocked her body, then collapse onto the bed. Jenna slowly came back down to earth, breathing hard as she tried to regain her composure. Her breathing finally slowed and she looked down to see Wade smiling up at her.
“I guess you liked that,” he said, a wicked grin on his face as he lifted himself up to her.
“It was heaven,” she said dreamily.
He held her against him for a while longer, then took her chin as he kissed her gently. He let his hand roam her body, settling between her legs. His finger explored her, feeling the moist heat as his shaft begged for entry.
“You’re so wet Jenna,” he groaned as he took her breast in his mouth. His tongue swirled around the pink bud as she again arched her back toward him.
Just minutes before she had exploded with pleasure, her body spent from the pure ecstasy of the experience, yet her body still craved more.
“Wade, I need you inside me,” she said as she lifted her hips toward him.
Wade swiftly reached for the night stand, quickly sheathing himself as he poised himself over her. Not wanti
ng to hurt her he slowly led his engorged cock inside.
But gentleness was not what Jenna wanted. She wrapped her legs around his waist as she pulled him in.
“Deeper, Wade, I need to feel you deep inside me.”
Wade didn’t need any more encouragement. He pushed himself deep, then began pumping, feeling her muscles wrapping around him, sucking him deeper into her.
“Jenna, if I don’t slow down I’m going to come right now,” he said through clenched teeth, trying to hold himself back.
He felt Jenna’s body rebel as she lifted her hips and began that age old rhythm that would soon bring them to the pinnacle of pleasure. She moved faster and faster, and he abandoned any notion of extending the moment.
Their breathing quickened and he felt her tighten around him as she called out his name. Seeing her face contort with the power of her orgasm pushed him over the edge. Clenching his jaw he gave one last push as he released into her.
They held onto each other as their bodies once again relaxed. Not wanting to let go of this moment just yet he lay on top of her for a bit longer, careful not to put too much of his weight on her. Only when his breathing evened out did he pull out and move over on his side. He held Jenna close to him as he stroked her waist, then her hip, his hand reveling at the feel of her soft body next to his. At this moment he knew that this was where he was meant to be.
Chapter ten
Once he allowed himself to pursue a relationship with Jenna things began falling into place. It had been a month since he had decided to give them a chance and it had been the happiest time of his life. He spent any free time he had with Jenna. The nights were filled with sweet lovemaking and he was starting to see a future with her. She was smart, sweet, beautiful, and she stimulated him mentally and physically. He felt lucky to have her in his life.
Wade hadn’t let anyone know of their blossoming romance and decided that it was time to start introducing her as his girlfriend to the family. He began with Mitch.
“Hey cuz, I was wondering if you were free for dinner Saturday night, I have some good news.”
“I’m always free for some good news,” Mitch drawled.
“Great. How about six at the ranch?”
“Sounds good, see you then.”
He hung up the phone and went to see Jenna.
“Hi honey,” he said, pulling her in and kissing her warmly.
“Hi sweetheart,” she said, returning the kiss.
“I invited Mitch for dinner this Saturday. I want to introduce you to him.”
“I’d love that. I can’t wait to meet him,” she said brightly, but he could see the worry in her eyes.
“What’s wrong,” he asked, lifting her chin.
“I’m just a little nervous, that’s all. What if he doesn’t like me?”
“Don’t be nervous, Mitch is a wonderful person. He’s like a brother to me and when he sees how happy I am he’ll love you for being the reason for that happiness.”
“You think so?”
“I know so.”
***
Mitch arrived promptly at six.
“Hey cuz, I’m so happy you could make it,” Wade said.
“Like I said, I always make time for good news. Now don’t keep me in suspense.”
“Boy, a bit eager, aren’t we?” Wade laughed. “She’ll be down in a minute.”
“She? Now that, I wasn’t expecting.”
Wade laughed. “I know, it was unexpected for me too. I can’t wait for you to meet her.”
“Is it the girl Marla told me about?”
“Yes it is. I can’t believe it myself, but she’s made me love again Mitch. She’s wonderful.”
Mitch was delighted to see that spark in Wade’s eyes. He had always been such a happy person, but when Susan broke his heart he had forsaken love, and no amount of coaxing from anyone had changed his mind.
Jenna walked down the stairs and Mitch looked up to see this beauty smiling at him.
“Mitch, I’d like you to meet Jenna,” Wade said.
“It’s so nice to meet you Mitch,” Jenna said, extending her hand.
“The pleasure is all mine,” Mitch said, shaking her hand as he tipped his cowboy hat.
“Why don’t we go into the living room? Gretchen will call us when dinner’s ready,” Wade said, leading them into the living area.
They sat and talked, and soon the tension Jenna had been feeling began to dissipate. Mitch was a very charming man and between him and Wade she couldn’t help but relax. By the time they finished with dinner they were talking and joking like old friends. At the end of the night they said their goodbyes and Wade walked Mitch out. As they walked to the car Mitch patted Wade on the back.
“Boy, Marla had told me she was great, but she is amazing. You’re a lucky man.”
“Thanks Mitch. She’s wonderful, I wish I would have realized it sooner. I wasted some precious time.”
“Better late than never, right? The important thing is that you did realize it, and now you can be happy.”
“I truly feel like she’s the one for me.”
“I’m happy for you. Now go see to your lady,” Mitch said, as he got in his car and drove off.
***
“You get away from me,” Jenna screamed as Wade chased her around the pool, intent on throwing her in.
“You can run but you can’t hide.” He laughed as she ran and screeched like a little girl.
He finally reached her, lifting her as she struggled to get free.
“You put me down this instant,” she ordered.
“Your wish is my command,” he said as he lifted her higher and tossed her into the pool.
“Wade, I’m going to get you,” she said, sputtering and flailing her arms as he laughed.
“Promises, promises,” he said as he jumped into the pool himself. He reached her and took her in his arms.
“Now what was it I heard about you ‘getting’ me?”
“You’re lucky I can’t resist you,” she said as she pulled him toward her.
Wade lowered his head, taking her lips as she moaned and melted into him.
“I am going to get you, you know, when you least expect it,” Jenna said, kissing him back. Now it was his turn to moan with delight.
“You’ve already got me,” he whispered into her ear when their lips finally separated.
Jenna smiled and lay her head on his chest as he held her close to him. She had never felt this loved and prayed that this feeling would never end.
***
Wade, Jenna and Mitch jumped up as their team scored yet another home run.
“Yeah baby!” Mitch yelled as he pumped his fist in the air.
Jenna jumped into Wade’s arms. “They can’t catch up to us now, we’re too far ahead.”
Wade kissed her as he lifted her off the ground. “No, we’ve got this one won.”
The inning ended in triumph for them and they headed for the exit.
“Let’s go to Joe’s Burgers,” Mitch suggested as they reached the car.
They had taken one of Wade’s SUV’s and they climbed in, patiently waiting their turn as the cars began to file out of the ballpark.
When they arrived at the burger joint they ordered the house special burger with all the fixin’s.
“What a great game. I wasn’t expecting such a big win,” Mitch said as he took a swig of his beer.
“I never had a doubt,” Jenna said smugly.
“Oh no, of course not. You’re all knowing,” Mitch teased as he playfully rolled his eyes.
Jenna laughed as she too took a sip of her beer. The three of them had been getting together frequently and were now thick as thieves. The burgers arrived and were placed in front of each of them.
“That’s my girl,” Wade said proudly as Jenna took a huge first bite.
She smiled as she washed the burger down with another swig of beer.
“So Mitch, why are we all alone today, what happened to Bella?” she
asked. Mitch had been seeing Bella for a couple of weeks now and seemed gaga over her the last time they had spoken.
“She caught me looking at another girl and broke up with me. I don’t get it, I’m supposed to ignore a beautiful lady? What am I, dead?”
“You’re only supposed to have eyes for the lady you’re with. Don’t you know anything?” Jenna said as she playfully punched his arm.
“All I know is that I’m now out a girlfriend and a secretary. This is it, my next secretary is going to be as unattractive as they come, no more beauties for me, I promise.”
“There is no way you can keep that promise,” Wade laughed as he put his arm around Jenna.
“Now that’s what I want,” Mitch said, looking at the happy couple, “a beautiful, smart lady who can make me happy.”
“Well if you find her please refrain from looking at other women when you’re with her,” Jenna laughed.
Wade watched as she interacted with his cousin and couldn’t help the thrill that the view elicited in him. She was a part of his life now, there was no going back.
Chapter eleven
“Jenna, Stanley’s on the phone.” Jenna heard Gretchen call out to her.
She ran over and took the receiver.
“Stanley, how are you?” she said excitedly.
“Fine honey.”
“Hi sweetheart. How’s everything going there?” Rose asked from the extension.
“Great, just great. I have so much to tell you.” One didn’t have to see Jenna to see that she was beaming.
Rose gave Stanley a knowing look and they nodded in unison.
“Go ahead babe, tell us,” Rose said eagerly.
“No, I want to tell you in person. When are you coming back?”
“We’ve been here a few of days. We have to get some things in order then we’ll take a trip to the ranch. It’ll be a couple of weeks. Can’t you tell us now?” Rose pleaded.
“Good things come to those who wait,” Jenna said, laughing.
“Fine, we’ll wait,” Stanley said. He had a pretty good idea what the news was but wanted to hear it directly from them.
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