Seth groaned into her mouth and then straightened his arms, thrusting hard one last time. As he slowed, Julia could feel the heat of his release inside her. He lowered himself down, and she welcomed the comforting feel of both the heat and weight of his body on hers.
Julia felt dazed, not sure of how much time went by before Seth got up and went to the bathroom. He returned with two bottles of water. After chugging half her bottle, Julia laid down on the bed next to Seth, staring out the balcony door at the moon. She soon drifted off to sleep; unaware that Seth had done the same.
CHAPTER 9
J ulia woke up to the sun shining in through the balcony door. She rubbed her eyes and, realizing she was still naked, began to run through the events of the night before. I slept with Seth. Rolling over on her side what she found made her smile crinkle her eyes. Resting on the bed next to her was a white rose and a hand written note.
Meet me for dinner. 7 pm. Dasheen Restaurant at Ladera resort. The concierge will give you the address and get you a car. I’ve already taken care of it. I can’t wait to see you again. Seth
Julia laid on her back and held the note to her chest. She closed her eyes and thought about Seth, his touch, his smell, the power behind the orgasm that he had given her more than once.
What am I doing? Julia opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling. What the fuck am I doing? He’s too young for me. And the last thing I want is to let myself start feeling something for someone. Someone I’m only going to know for a short time.
“Dammit!” Julia sat up on the edge of the bed and tossed the note on the floor. “Why did I let them talk me into this?” Grabbing her phone, she texted Mia to find out where to meet them. Mia texted back to meet in the lobby in a few minutes. Julia tossed her phone on the bed. “Dammit!”
Julia quickly dressed, grumbling and bitching as she did, and zipped out of her room to the elevator. When the doors opened on the ground floor, she spotted her friends in the lobby. They waved to her with smiles and laughter. Julia walked toward them with a determined gait, as she moved closer she pointed her finger.
“You,” Julia said. “You bitches did this!”
“Did what?” Mia said. “What the hell did we do?”
“How could we do anything?” Grace said. She playfully hid behind Deb to shield herself. “We haven’t seen you. You’ve been too busy bumping uglies with your prince charming!”
“That’s just it!” Julia stood in the center of her friends and glared at them all individually. “We’re supposed to be here on a girls' weekend. So, why the hell did you let me go off with some boy toy and let myself get all caught up hot sex?”
“So the sex was hot?” Wendy said. “I knew it would be hot.” She nudged Mia, raising her eyebrows and smiling. “How could it not be – did you see him? Damn!”
“Did you sleep with his friend?” Deb asked, looking at Wendy. “The one that you were dancing with? He was really hot, too.”
“No,” Wendy replied. “But we exchanged numbers. And he’s supposed to text me later so we can get together and have drinks. So fingers crossed that I get lucky.” Wendy crossed her fingers, closed her eyes tightly, and looked up at the sky.
“And that the sex is as hot for you as it seems to be for Julia,” Mia added. Mia teasingly ran her hand down Julia’s arm.
“Oh. My. God!” Julia put her hands out in front of her, fingers spread and looked into her empty palms. “Is no one listening to me?”
“We’re listening,” Grace said. She interlocked her arm through Julia’s and began walking away from the lobby. “We just think you’re being stupid, and we don’t care – but we still love you.”
The other women laughed and followed Julia and Grace to the restaurant where they were seated at a large table.
Julia sat in her chair and crossed her arms over her chest. “You guys really think I’m being stupid?”
The women looked at each other and then back at Julia. “Yes,” they replied in unison.
“Listen honey,” Mia said. She leaned forward and put her elbows on the table. “We understand that the last year or so has been hard.”
“We do,” Grace said.
“We get it,” Deb added.
“But,” Wendy continued, “What better way to get over your asshole of an ex-husband than to have a hot, steamy, fling with a handsome –”
“And hot –” Wendy said.
“Very hot –” Deb agreed.
“Young man like Seth?” Mia grinned at Julia. “You’ll probably never see him again.” Mia picked up her coffee and took a sip from the light blue cup. She placed it on the table and reached for a sugar packet. “Have your way with him. Fuck him ten ways to Sunday. Use him up. And then move on.”
“It’s not like you’re going to marry him,” Deb said. She picked up her orange juice and held it up to Julia.
“It’s just an island fling, sweetie,” Wendy said. “Don’t fight it. Just have fun. I know I will be, if I get a chance that is.”
“So you guys have no problem with all the time I’ve been spending with Seth?”
“Nope,” the girls said, again answering in unison.
“And if I were to tell you that he wants me to go to dinner with him tonight, at The Dasheen Restaurant, you’re all okay with me skipping out on you again?”
“Dasheen?” Mia sat up in her seat. “He wants to take you to Dasheen?”
“That’s what he said – or wrote actually.” Julia pulled the note out of her pocket and handed it to Mia. Mia snatched it from her hand and read it. Her mouth hung open and she smiled as she handed it back to Julia.
“Are you serious?” Deb put her hand over her mouth.
“Julia,” Wendy sat back in her chair and crossed her legs, gripping the arms of the chair with her fingers. “I love you, but if you don’t go to dinner with that man tonight, I will smack you.”
Julia looked confused. “I don’t get it? What’s the big deal?”
“The big deal is that Dasheen is one of the most popular restaurants in all of the West Indies,” Grace said. “Chef Nigel is legendary and his food is to die for and it is hard as hell to get into.”
“We called the day we made our reservations for the hotel trying to get a table and they were booked.” Deb mindlessly stirred her coffee.
“Seriously?” Julia sat up the table. A slow smile took over her face. That’s interesting.
“So please, please tell me you’re going,” Wendy said.
“Only if you tell me that you’re going to text Seth’s friend,” Julia said, chuckling.
CHAPTER 10
J ulia watched Seth step out of the back seat of the dark colored SUV and slowly bent over to adjust the strap on her high heels. Her hair draped over her face, curtaining down, barely touching the asphalt. She tilted her head up slightly, catching his gaze, and then gradually rolled her body to a standing position.
“Wow,” Seth said, looking her over from head to toe. “You look phenomenal.”
Julia pushed her hair back off her shoulders, showing off her well-displayed cleavage. “Thank you,” she said. She took a few steps and placed her hand on Seth’s shoulder, lightly kissing his cheek. “And you look very handsome.” Seth took her hand and helped her into the SUV, quickly following behind.
Seth nodded and the driver pulled out into traffic. “It will only take a few minutes to get there. It’s not far away, but I didn’t think you’d want to walk from our hotel in heels and a dress – especially not that dress.” Seth’s gaze moved to Julia’s body, almost caressing her with eyes.
“I appreciate that,” Julia said. She slid across the leather seat and moved her body up against his. She put her hand on his thigh and squeezed. “And I really appreciate you taking me to dinner. I’ve heard that this place is pretty exclusive, and it’s not easy to get a reservation.” Julia leaned over and kissed Seth’s earlobe. “I really, really appreciate you taking me.”
Seth closed his eyes and sucked in a breat
h through his partially opened mouth. “I ... sure ... it’s ... yeah.” Seth’s words stammered as she inched her hand up his thigh toward the bulge growing in his pants. He turned his head and kissed her, grabbing the back of her head to pull her mouth tightly against his.
“Sir,” the driver said. “We’ve arrived.”
“Dammit,” Seth whispered onto Julia’s lips. “Thank you,” he replied. “Give us just a minute.” Seth pulled back from their kiss, and grabbed her hand from his thigh. “As much as I love your touch,” he kissed the back of her fingers. “And I do. I can’t very well go walking into this restaurant with a full-blown boner.”
Julia grinned and leaned back against the leather. “Okay,” she chuckled. “You’re right. I’ll behave – for now.” Julia ran her hands through the back of her hair and pulled out a small compact from her purse. Reapplying her lipstick, she reached out to wipe the red tint from Seth’s lips.
“Wait,” Seth said. He took the compact from Julia’s hand. “You better let me do it or we’ll never get out of this car.” Julia smiled and watched Seth attempt to wipe remnants of her lipstick from his cheek, and earlobe. He snapped the compact closed and handed it back to Julia. “So,” he said, taking a deep breath. “Are we ready?” Julia nodded.
The driver helped Julia from the SUV and she then took Seth’s arm. She did her best not to look like a tourist as they walked through the Ladera resort. The local foliage, dark natural flooring, and the beautiful intricate woodwork were breathtaking.
“So beautiful,” she whispered. Seth gave her a sweet smile.
“I agree,” he said. Julia looked up and their eyes met. Seth winked at her, and she understood he wasn’t agreeing with her about the splendor of the space before them. She felt her face get warm, reached up, and touched her cheek.
“Right this way,” the hostess said.
Julia continued to look around as they made their way to their seats. “Here are you.” The hostess motioned to a table on the terrace with a view of the mountain range and the beach. Julia jerked to a stop, putting her hand over her mouth.
“Oh, my god. That is breathtaking.” The hostess smiled, placing menus on the table, and motioning for a waiter.
“Enjoy your meal,” she said. Julia looked at her and nodded, then quickly turned her gaze back to the view.
Seth pulled out Julia’s chair, waited for her to get comfortable and then moved to his own. “Do you like it?” he asked.
“I love it,” she replied, her words mixed with excited laughter. “Thank you so much for bringing me here.” Julia looked at Seth. Why did he bring me here? He could have brought anyone – one of his friends, his sister. Why me?
“Wait until you taste the coconut risotto,” he said. “I haven’t had Chef Nigel’s, but I’ve had it in several places in the states and it’s delicious – if you like coconut that is.”
Julia listened to Seth order the wine, she agreed when he asked if he could order appetizers for the table, and was impressed when he knew to ask the waiter about the chef’s special. How did a man so young get so refined and sophisticated? Damn. I like him.
After ordering their meals, they began talking, sharing details about themselves.
“So what is it you do exactly?” Seth asked, taking a sip of his wine. “You never did tell me.”
“I’m a marketing communications manager,” Julia replied. “I know.” She took a sip of her own wine and placed the glass on the table. “Sounds boring.”
“Not really.” Seth folded his arms on the table and leaned closer. “I’ve worked in marketing before – not as a marketing manager or anything. And I know your job can be very stressful and time consuming. I applaud you.”
“You’ve worked in marketing?” How is it he works in the same field as I do? “In what aspect?”
“I’m a graphic designer,” Seth said, his voice tinged with pride. “I’m the guy who creates all the neat pictures and graphics for those concepts you think up in that pretty little head of yours.”
Julia chuckled. “We have a few of those at our company – very talented.” Graphic designer, huh? At least went to college. “So where are you working now?”
“My company just underwent a merger, so I was downsized, as they say.” Seth leaned back in his seat, resting his elbows on the arms of the dark brown wooden chair. “But I have two very promising interviews set up as soon as I get back from vacation.”
They sat silently for a moment, gazing at the view and stealing glances from each other. A waiter approached their table, carrying a large tray. He carefully set plates containing small works of art made completely of food in front of them. For a short while, the air was thick with mouthed-filled smiles, laughs, and noises of pure enjoyment as Seth and Julia relished the rich and savory dishes placed before them. Once finished, the table was cleared, and the couple continued to talk until darkness had fallen.
Julia took a sip of her wine and used her right foot to help wiggle her left foot out of her shoe. Looking at Seth over the top of her glass, she gently ran her toes up his thigh, and caressed his crotch, gently applying a small amount of pressure with the ball of her foot. Seth bit his bottom lip and gripped the arms of the chair tightly. He looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then locked eyes with Julia.
“You want to get out of here?” Seth asked. “Maybe take a walk on the beach?”
“Absolutely,” Julia said. Staring into Seth’s eyes, she felt a stirring in her chest, an excitement, a longing anticipation to taste Seth’s lips and have his body for dessert.
CHAPTER 11
J ulia held her shoes in her hand, enjoying the feel of the cool sand on her bare feet. “I guess it’s not a tropical vacation until you’ve walked barefoot on the beach,” she said, laughing.
“I guess not,” Seth said. In his hands were his own shoes, with the socks shoved inside. He'd rolled up the bottom hem of his pants legs, but they had gotten wet anyway.
Kicking at the waves, Julia laughed and danced down the beach. She turned around and saw Seth staring at her.
“You’re beautiful,” he said. “I can’t believe I met someone as beautiful as you.”
Julia looked down at the sand. The wind off the ocean blew her hair around her face. She had been told that the tresses of her hair snapping back and forth in the breeze resembled roaring flames. Stop being scared. He likes you. She looked up at Seth. The moonlight danced on his skin. Dammit. Why does he have to be so young? And gorgeous. She watched him slowly walked across the sand, his footprints washed away by the tide almost as quickly as he made them. The girls said have fun.
Seth stood a few inches from her, stroking her arms with his fingertips. “You’re cold,” he said.
“A bit,” Julia replied.
Seth took off his jacket and wrapped it around her shoulders. The girls did say to go for it. Seth pulled her long hair out from under the material of the jacket and a chill ran down her spine. I need to stop overthinking it and just have fun. Julia put her arms into the sleeves and unfastened the top three buttons on her dress. She watched Seth’s chest rise as in inhaled a deep breath, and let it out through pursed lips. The sex is hot – like dirty hot. Fuck it. Why not?
“Damn girl,” he said. “You’re going to get me in trouble.” Julia stood in front of Seth, facing him. She looked down the beach in one direction and then the other, not seeing anyone. Slowly lifting the sides of her dress, Julia put her thumbs under the material of her panties and pushed them down her thighs. Wiggling her ass back and forth slightly, her panties fell to the sand and Julia giggled. She stepped out of them, picked up the silky material, and shoved them in the pocket of Seth’s jacket.
“What are you doing?” The expression on Seth’s face was a mixture of shock and a smile. Julia reached down and pulled on Seth’s crisp white shirt, untucking it from his pants. She lightly touched her lips to his, gently biting his bottom lip as she pulled away.
“Trust me,” she whispered. J
ulia put her hand on his chest and gently coaxed him backwards towards an empty beach chair. Before they reached the chair, she slipped her fingers under his shirt, unfastening his belt, button, and zipper. Julia reached her hand inside his black boxers and wrapped her fingers around his firm penis.
Julia rippled her body in response to the touch of Seth’s hands on each side of her face. He pressed his lips to hers, and she drank in the moan of his longing into her kiss. She ran her nails of her free hands over his well-defined abs and felt his stomach muscles quiver. Julia stroked her hand down the length of his growing erection, using her thumb to rub the silky liquid leaking from the head. She lowered Seth’s pants a few inches down his hips, just enough to allow his fully hard penis to be exposed to the night air.
Julia pulled back from Seth and took a small step backwards. “Sit down,” Julia commanded. Seth immediately followed her direction and sat on the edge of the beach chair, his dick standing at full attention. She stepped toward him, lifting her dress just slightly. Julia put one leg on each side of Seth, straddling him on the beach chair. She lowered herself down, taking Seth’s erection into her swollen wet opening.
Julia held her breath, eager, wanting, taking in every sensation of Seth putting his hands on her waist, pulling her down onto him, and thrusting his hard dick deep inside. She put her hands on his shoulders, catching her breath with the feel of his thrust. Julia listened to the ocean behind them, allowing the crashing of the waves onto the beach to hide her frenzied moans. She bit at her bottom lip as Seth teased her cleavage with his tongue, and the cool night air off the ocean kissed the wetness left behind, causing goosebumps to race up and down her body.
Julia felt an aching heat growing, moving up her spine, spreading down her legs. She tried to hold back her explosion, not wanting the feeling to end, but it was a battle she wouldn’t win.
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