by P. G. Van
“You need to stop staring at me like that, Nick,” I said smiling and added as I ran my tongue on his chin, “I am going to be cranky if you make me wait.”
“Really?” he challenged getting off the swing to swoop me into his arms and off the swing.
“Nick,” I laughed taken by surprise and clung to him as he gently lowered me back on to the swing so I was lying along the length of the six-foot by four-foot wooden plank swing.
“Is this what you want?” he teased as he came to the swing to lie next to me.
I smiled nodding and grabbed onto the collar of his shirt pulling his lips to mine. His lips were gentle as he smiled at my urgency. Unable to bear the fabric barrier on his chest, I tugged at his shirt ripping off a couple of buttons and pulled his lips to mine with a deep hunger.
“Hey, that’s my wife’s favorite shirt,” Nick teased against my lips.
“I don’t care, I want you,” I said impatiently running my palms along his back.
“Your wish is my command,” Nick chuckled as he dug his teeth into my lower lip. I moaned in sweet pain and dug my fingertips into his upper back.
He gently reached for the halter knot at the nape of my neck and tugged on it releasing the slender strings. He ran his fingers under the chiffon and teased my hardened nipple as his tongue blazed on my bare shoulder. I moaned and grabbed on to one of the four brass chains used to suspend the wooden swing from the concrete beams above.
“Hold on to those chains with both hands, love,” Nick said against the red chiffon ruffles that had gathered on my chest. I felt the smooth rosewood polish against my bare back as Nick flattened my back further and took my hardened nipple into his warm mouth. I arched my back taking the nipple deeper into his mouth, and my body quivered internally as he lapped and flickered his tongue.
I clung on to the brass chains with my sweaty palms as Nick took his hand south stroking me to awaken my inner need while his lips lingered at my nipple. He gently pulled the layered dress up to take his burning fingertips to my moist pleasure zone that had been longing for his touch all day. He ran his fingers gently along my inner thighs and stopped short when he touched the bare skin with his fingers. He looked into my eyes and said in a shaky voice more of a statement than a question, “You are not wearing underwear.”
I moaned in reaction to his touch over the sensitive, recently waxed skin and said gritting my teeth, “The boutique wasn’t selling any underwear so I didn’t buy any.”
Nick growled in response to my playful comment and brought his lips to mine as his fingers stroked and massaged my clit, igniting the sparks of excitement from within causing me to pool out in pleasure. I moaned when he took his fingers away to tease my inner thighs as he drew small circles with his fingertips.
I threw my head back and arched my body in anticipation as Nick slipped his fingers into me as smooth as silk.
“You are so wet, baby,” he said running his lips along my jawline as he continued his exploration with his fingers for my ultimate pleasure. He brought his hungry lips to mine as his fingers continued to sink deeper and then I felt it, an unsurpassable eruption of pure pleasure from within that took over my entire being. I experienced a sense of liberation in my epicenter as a shot of fluid escaped from my inner depths.
I moaned and let go of the chains and felt the blood rushing to my palms. I wrapped my arms around Nick and clung to him digging my teeth into his chest. My body trembled uncontrollably as he introduced me to a new dimension of bliss. I opened my eyes to look into Nick’s desire-driven eyes.
“Nick...” my voice trailed off as I gasped for air and pulled him to me.
Nick groaned in response to the raw intensity in my voice as I called out his name for every flick of his tongue and every stroke of his fingertips. I reached for his jeans and started to push them down swiftly.
“Easy, baby,” Nick chuckled, as he got off the swing to quickly ease himself out of his jeans and boxers and came back to lie down on the swing next to me. I felt his hardness against my body through the thin layers of my dress. I gently started to rub my body against his as his lips teased and tingled the sensitive skin behind my ear.
“Your skin feels like silk and the smell, I can’t get enough of it,” Nick said taking a deep breath against my neck.
“Thanks to my loving assistant for setting up my pampering appointment today,” I said playfully.
“Do you think the guy deserves a reward?” Nick asked his voice fierce.
“Yes, he absolutely does,” I said gritting my teeth as Nick entered me with a sense of urgency that I had not seen him display before. I held on to the brass chains for support as Nick increased the pace of his rhythmic invasion. The brass links clanked, the thick wooden plank of the swing jerked with every stroke of Nick’s masculinity, and I spiraled into a state of euphoria as he engulfed me with his desire.
Chapter Twenty-Five
I woke up the next morning with Nick’s hardness digging into my back. I couldn’t believe how aroused he was even in his sleep. He had his arms protectively around my waist while his palm curved over my breast. I didn’t need to move to know that my body felt like I ran a marathon the night before, and I smiled and thought it was no less when Nick was not holding back anything. I had teased him to the edge with every trick in the book. We weren’t content until we both collapsed with exhaustion after we eventually made it into the bedroom from the swing in the roof garden.
I felt Nick’s steady breathing on the nape of my neck, and I turned around to look at his beautiful face. As I turned around, I felt his arms move to pull me against him smiling with love in his eyes. I took my lips to his lips and said, “I had too much fun last night.”
Nick chuckled and placed his palm on my cheek digging in deeper into my mouth with his tongue. I knew instantly I wanted him again, and I was sure he could fulfill my need. I snaked my fingers into his hair and pulled him closer as he came down hot and hungry with his lips. I shuddered as he stroked my bareback and slid his fingers along my outer thigh. I moaned arching my back towards him as I lay on my side and as if that was his cue, he entered with a deep thrust that sent thrills up and down my spine. He rolled me over to bring his weight on top, as his lips pressed down harder. I dug my nails into his back realizing how much I was enjoying the roughness in bed. Nick pounded away with the pressure increasing with every stroke as I floated away into a state of sensual delight heightened by the sweet ache in my muscles.
The last thing I remembered was Nick calling out my name as he peaked and crashed on to the mattress pulling me to lie over him while we stayed united.
A distant buzz roused me as I lay with my cheek to Nick’s beating heart. I heard another buzz immediately, and I looked around and saw it was Nick’s phone buzzing. Nick was in a deep sleep, and I took my lips to his cheek and kissed him lightly before I eased myself out of bed going straight to the shower.
My body welcomed the warmth of the streaming water as I stood in the shower smiling at the memories from last night. I knew at that point the sweetness and sexiness of make-up sex.
It was almost nine o’clock when I stepped out of the shower. I had ample time before Ann and I had to head out for our spa day. I looked at myself in the mirror with a towel wrapped around me and knew there was no service in the spa that could revive my body like Nick did the previous night.
I put on a pastel green, bohemian style maxi dress and smiled at the mirror as I stood in the breezy, flowing sleeveless dress. The dress had a cool rounded neck and a cinched waist with simple embroidery on the placket. I blushed in solitude feeling beautiful inside and out in the artfully cool dress.
“Good morning beautiful, what is your name again?” Nick teased as he walked towards me wearing only his sleep shorts. I flattened my palms on his tight chest and opened up my neck as he slid his lips down my neck and said, “You look stunning in this dress. So stunning that I feel like ripping it to pieces.”
I pulled back laughing an
d said, “Nick. I feel so good today that I feel like I am the happiest person in this world.”
Nick planted a kiss on the tip of my nose and said smiling, “I think I can add a bit more to that feeling.”
‘Really?” I teased.
“Yes. Sam and Reetu are ready to pick a wedding date,” Nick said in a cool voice.
“When did you talk to him?” I asked with excitement.
“Sam and I went out for lunch yesterday for like the first time in our lives, and we had a good talk. I asked him how he felt about Reetu, and he told me that they were in a good place in spite of some flares lately,” he paused and added in a soft voice, “ and I just got a text message from him that Reetu and he talked last night, and they are ready for the next step.”
I squealed with joy and said, “This is so exciting. We should tell everyone.”
“We should let Sam announce it, baby,” Nick said calming me down, and I nodded in agreement as I hugged him tightly.
“Can I please tell Ann?” I pleaded.
Nick laughed and said, “Yes, but ask her to pretend like she was hearing it for the first time when Sam tells her and you too. I only told you because you were the reason I talked to him yesterday.”
“This is so awesome, Nick,” I said smiling at him.
Nick placed his palms on my cheeks and said, “I didn’t realize until yesterday how disconnected I was with Sam. I had a great time with Sam yesterday afternoon, and we talked for hours which like I said, we have never done before so, thank you my love.”
“You are welcome,” I winked.
“You are glowing like a bulb, love. I am thrilled to see you like this,” Nick said looking at me.
“Thanks to my spa day yesterday, I have no strand of hair left on my body so my skin is showing off its true colors,” I mocked.
“I totally enjoyed that, but I would have like some hair left,” he said and paused looking at me and added with a wink, “you know where.”
I laughed and pulled out of his arms and teased, “I don’t know what you are talking about, but I am heading out shortly for my day out with Ann.”
“You have fun and make sure Ann only gets alcohol free drinks,” Nick said as he disappeared into the bathroom.
Ten minutes later, I called Ann to tell her that I was ready to go anytime.
“I just need fifteen minutes to shower, and I will meet you downstairs. I need some green tea before we go,” Ann said in a sleepy voice.
“Sounds good Ann and by the way, I ended up going to a spa with my girlfriends yesterday so I don’t know what else they can do for me. Sorry,” I said sheepishly.
“Don’t worry about it, I made reservations for two, and I can cancel it, unless,” Ann paused and said cheerfully, “Nethra wants to go with us.”
“Seriously?” I asked with excitement and literally jumping with joy said, “I am going to shake her awake and make sure she goes with us.”
“Awesome!!! I will meet you downstairs in fifteen,” Ann said cheerfully and ended the call.
I immediately called Nate and she answered in a sleepy voice, “Meera, it’s a Sunday morning. You better have a good reason for waking me up this early.”
“Nate, SPA day. Get out of bed,” I said to her giggling.
“What?” Nate said wide awake.
“Yes, ditch Srini for today. Ann, you, and I are going out,” I said giggling.
“You know I will ditch anybody for a spa day,” Nate said laughing and added, “I will definitely go. Just tell me where and when.”
“I will text you the details within the next thirty minutes so get your butt out of bed,” I said laughing and hung up.
I twirled around in the bedroom like a little girl as I bubbled with endless joy and caught Nick staring at me from the closet. I walked back into the closet putting my arms around his neck and said, “Last year this time, I had no idea I would have this happiness in my life.”
Nick smiled and planted a kiss on my forehead and said, “Was that Nethra you were talking to on the phone?”
“Yes, she is going to join Ann and me for the spa day,” I said smiling.
“Oh that’s great. I will ask Srini if he wants to join us at the race track,” Nick said with excitement.
“Yes, please do so I feel less guilty about taking Nate with us, and you guys be responsible okay,” I said as I grabbed my purse and headed downstairs.
“I will see you downstairs in a bit, baby. Please don’t leave until I come say bye to you,” Nick said as he went back into the bathroom to shower.
“I won’t,” I called out and went downstairs.
Nick’s mom and dad were at the dining table enjoying their morning coffee.
“You look beautiful, Meera,” Nick’s mom said as I put my arms around her.
“Thanks mom,” I said as I went over to hug Nick’s dad as he nodded in agreement.
“Good morning Dad,” I said as I sat down next to him.
“Did you have fun at your reunion?” Nick’s mom asked winking at me.
“You know I did mom,” I teased.
“Did our baby Bhatia follow you to the wine country?” Nick’s mom asked smiling.
“He showed up yesterday. How did you know?” I asked curiously.
“I heard him zoom out in his sports car and that thing is so loud he woke me up on his way out,” she whined.
“Sorry, he woke you,” I said sheepishly.
“We are used to it by now. It’s a sign he is agitated when he makes that engine rattle the entire house early in the morning,” Nick’s mom said laughing.
A short while later, Nick and Ann came downstairs bickering at each other playfully.
“I am not a super model like your wife,” Ann taunted him as they approached the dining table.
I laughed and said, “Whatever it is you guys are talking about, I am not a super model and please leave me out of your conversation.”
“Nick has a problem with my outfit,” Ann sneered at Nick as he sat down next to me. Ann wore a loose t-shirt and cropped yoga pants. I knew that she had been feeling bloated and had been wearing loose clothes to feel comfortable.
Nick continued to pull her leg, and I knew he was doing that out of love and sweet revenge on his sister who had yet to tell him he was going to be an uncle. I sent a silent prayer to all the gods out there thanking them for what I was blessed with in my life.
*****
“Good morning, lovely ladies,” Nate said as she put her arms around Ann and me later that morning at the main entrance of the family residence. Srini and Nate came to meet us at the family residence so we could head out to the spa with Mitch while Nick drove Srini and Paul to the raceway.
Nate, Ann, and I had decided to eat breakfast at home and go straight to the spa and have a late lunch after the services.
“Why did you go to the spa when you knew you guys had a planned spa day today?” Nate asked me on our way to the day spa.
“Well, Nick crashed my reunion and gave me and my friends spa time because he brought me back home last night,” I said blushing.
“He came all the way to Napa to see you?” Ann asked surprised.
“Yes, well we kind of had an argument on Thursday night,” I said softly.
“Was he upset about you meeting Sanjay?” Nate asked as if she saw us arguing.
“Yes, how do you know we argued about that?” I asked curiously.
“Well, I went to pick up Srini after work on Thursday and Nick was there for a meeting. When I asked him where you were, he told me you had gone to meet a friend by the name of Sanjay. I couldn’t hide my anger and when Nick asked me why I was upset, I told him about the idiot,” Nate said apologetically and added, “I didn’t realize he was upset because he seemed pretty cool when I told him.”
“Girls, who is this Sanjay and why are we talking about him?” Ann asked curiously.
“My ex, Ann, and Nick was upset that I met him and didn’t punch him in the face because he was a
n ass in college,” I said rolling my eyes.
“Nick wants to punch everyone. I dreaded telling him when I broke up with someone because he beat up a couple of my ex’s in the past,” Ann said giggling.
“I have a few ex’s I would like beaten up. Can I talk to Nick about them, Meera?” Nate teased, and we burst out laughing.
We reached the day spa and were immediately wrapped in a calming energy as soon as we stepped into the welcome area. The room had the perfect temperature and had multiple seating areas with comfortable chairs and a few couches all focused towards a cyclone fireplace. A light floral smell filled the air, and the expertly placed greenery added to the tranquility of the spa.
“I love this place, Ann,” I whispered as we were directed towards the women’s locker room and were offered fluffy robes and slippers. I passed on the robe but grabbed a pair of the fluffy slippers and enjoyed the feel of the fine fibers on my feet. We were directed to the couples massage room. I settled into a comfortable chair as Nate and Ann lay on the massage tables waiting for their massages followed by facials.
“I can’t wait for my prenatal belly rub,” Ann blurted out with excitement, and I immediately heard Nate gasp with excitement and get off the massage table to hug Ann.
“Congratulations, Ann. I am so happy for you,” Nate said as she planted a kiss on Ann’s cheek.
Nate turned around to look at me as I looked at them with a shocked expression. I couldn’t figure out if Ann said what she said on purpose or if it was unintentional.
“Meera, you knew and you didn’t tell me,” Nate whined.
“Nethra, I wanted to share the news with you so I asked Meera to keep it to herself,” Ann said softly and teased, “I loved the look on your face when you heard the word prenatal.”
“Ann, it’s very sweet of you to share the news with Nate and me,” I said as I put my arms around Ann and Nate.
“I have always wondered what sisterhood was like, and I know now,” Ann said smiling at us.
Nate had tears of joy in her eyes as I smiled at them and said, “I am very glad to hear that Ann because we feel the same way about you.”