Take Care of Me

by Melita Washington

  Chapter 12

  “I’ll come back and pick up your car once Jasmine gets off of work.” Nick said. He had her extra car key so it was no problem for him to do that. Stacey had relied on Nick for so long it was an adjustment to know that Stefan would do all those types of things and more. My husband. Stacey was still having trouble wrapping her brain around the fact that not only did Stefan love her, but he was the one who pushed for them to get married.

  “Where are we going to live?” Stacey asked Stefan as they pulled out of the church parking lot.

  “Wherever you want to live, sweetie. I am not tied to my apartment. My lease is up in about 6 months, but we could buy a house. I’m financially set to be able to do that.” Stefan said smiling at her.

  “We never even talked about this kind of stuff. Did we rush this?” Stacey asked, but as soon as she did, she remembered Nick’s words to let Stefan love her. Stacey did have a knack of sabotaging their relationship. She wasn’t going to do it this time. “Never mind, I don’t need to answer every question this minute. I just want to bask in the glow of being your wife.” She leaned over and kissed his cheek.

  “I like your attitude Mrs. Spencer.”

  “Boy I like the sound of that.” She rested her head on his shoulder.

  “Are you tired?” Stefan asked concern coloring his voice.

  “A little. Now that all the excitement is over, I’m a little bushed.” Stacey squeezed his arm reassuring him. She was hoping that he wasn’t thinking that her being tired was the leukemia.

  They pulled into a parking garage of a hotel she had never seen before. “Where are we?”

  “It’s the Tabard Inn. Jody found it for us. We have the next 3 days to sit back and enjoy.” Stefan smiled at her with such love and devotion.

  “You’re so good to me.” She beamed at him.

  They checked in and went to their room. It was very stylish and boutique like. Stefan picked her up and carried her over the threshold. He laid Stacey on the bed and kissed her. It was a slow and tantalizing kiss. It was a kiss that conveyed the love they felt for each other. Stacey ran her fingers through his hair as they tasted each other hungrily.

  “I love you so much Stacey. Thank you for agreeing to marry me. I know it wasn’t easy for you to let go and let this happen. I promise every day to make you happy with your decision.”

  He got up and she protested. “Hey where are you going?”

  “I’m going to draw you a bubble bath and let you relax. Then I’m going to order up some food so that we can enjoy our first meal together as husband and wife.” Stefan gave her a quick peck on the lips and went to the bathroom.

  Stacey ran a finger across her lips feeling them tingle from the kiss they had shared a moment ago. This is truly bliss. Mrs. Spencer. She really was married to Stefan. She wanted to make him as happy as he made her, but didn’t even know where to begin.

  The best way would be to do to him what she would want done to her she thought. Stacey undressed and went into the bathroom.  Stefan was checking the temperature of the water as the tub was filling with water and bubbles were steadily rising on top of the water. The scent was soothing. “Lavender?” She asked.

  “Yes. You like?” Stefan asked taking in her lack of apparel with appreciation.

  “Yes. I like.” Stacey answered and stood on her tip toes to kiss him. “Join me?”

  “You don’t want food?” Stefan asked.

  “Right now all I want is you.” She answered slipping her arms around his neck kissing him deeply trying to show him how much she loved him. His arms came around her pulling her closer.  “You have on too many clothes Mr. Spencer.”

  “Well let’s fix that problem right now Mrs. Spencer.” Stefan undressed with quick efficiency. He kissed her again using his tongue to explore her mouth with determined fervor. His hands slid down her back cupping her bottom. Stacey pulled back and said teasingly, “the water will get cold.”

  He stepped into the tub and held her hand for Stacey to follow. They settled into the warm luxurious water and she sighed. It felt so good. She leaned against him. He began to soap her body using his large hands to rub and soothe the day away. Stacey felt like Jell-o. She sighed again.

  The sensation soon began to change from languid relaxation to sexually charged sensitivity. The moment she felt his male member grow and harden against her back everything felt heightened. Stacey wanted to take control and give him a wonderful experience like he had given to her, but she wasn’t sure how.

  She began to imitate his actions and soap up his body the same way he had done for her. She turned to face him and water sloshed over the sides. They laughed. “Maybe we should move this exploration to the bed.” She suggested.

  Stefan stood and unstopped the drain, then pulled her with him as he sponged the soap off the both of them. He got out first. He grabbed a towel and began to use it slowly drying every part of her body. So Stacey in turn grabbed another towel and began to copy his actions; slowly drying his back and his chest in sensuous circles. When Stacey began to move lower, he took the towel from her hands wrapping it around his waist.

  They walked to the bed and she sat on the edge. Stefan stood in front of her and leaned over to kiss her. As their mouths melted together she removed his towel from his hips and let it drop to the floor. He was surprised that Stacey was taking the lead.

  She was so anxious to please him.  She ran her hands down his chest, past his chiseled abs and did not stop her caress when she encountered his jutting manhood. He stopped breathing at her touch.

  It was such an empowering sensation. He was totally in her thrall. A moan escaped his lips and it was the enticement that spurred her to really take control.  She straddled him and took him deep into herself. Up and down slowly, imitating what he had done to her earlier.

  “Ah, woman. I won’t last long if you keep that up.” Stefan tried to stop her movements, but she was determined to make the most of being able to explore his body. She pressed her naked body against his not allowing his length to ease from her body. She began to kiss his neck and down his chest. She wanted to know every inch of his body.

  Stacey picked up the pace and watched as his eyes rolled to the back of his head. She smiled. She began to ride him in quick hard strokes. Stacey felt completely in control of the situation keeping the raging fire she felt building at bay. But then Stefan began  his own assault on her body and she was lost. The sensations he evoked shot straight to her core.

  She felt like she was on fire. Every part of her felt like she was radiating heat and the most intense energy.  Stacey was frantic in her motions now, Stefan used one hand on her hip to steady her rhythm and then with the other hand, Stefan touched her most intimate self and it felt like she exploded into a million pieces. And her pulsing around him caused him to shatter. It was glorious. She collapsed on top of him trying to catch her breath.

  “Mrs. Spencer, that was amazing!” Stefan said. She could hear the smile in his voice.

  “You’re telling me!” Stacey exclaimed.

  “Maybe some sustenance now?” Stefan queried

  “What? We can’t live on love?” She quipped.

  “I have a practical side, and it’s about to start growling.” Stefan laughed.

  Stefan ordered a pizza and a bottle of wine. The entire time he was on the phone ordering room service Stacey was kissing his back and caressing his torso. When he hung up the phone she asked the question that had been buzzing around her head. “So was that OK? I wanted to return the favor from yesterday, but I’m not experienced...” She trailed off not wanting to sound like she was judging him because he had more sexual experience than she did.

  But he didn’t take it that way.  He pulled her in front of him and kissed her. “Woman I couldn’t have asked for a better lover. You were amazing. I was lucky to have lasted for as long as I did.”

  Stacey smiled. “Is it OK to ask things like that? Somehow I feel like I should be embarrass
ed.”

  “No sweetheart. We are going to share our lives and the only way we can do that is to communicate. Never be afraid to ask a question or to say what’s on your mind.” Stefan looked at her intently trying to read her expression.

  “You’re right. I know it, but sometimes you may have to call me on it. I tend to take care of others so it’s new to let you take care of me.” Stacey said sheepishly.

  “No, really?” The sarcasm was dripping from his voice.

  They both laughed.

  The pizza came and they sat together wrapped in a sheet and ate pizza. “I never thought I’d get you here.” Stefan said as he fed her a bite of pepperoni.

  “The biggest battle was with myself. You are wonderful, but I still have a hard time understanding why you love me. But I’m not going to doubt it anymore, I’m your wife. Amazingly and astonishingly enough, I am your wife.” The smile on her face was so wide that her cheeks actually hurt.

  The three days that they spent in the hotel room was a little slice of heaven. They loved and laughed and got to know each other’s bodies. It was living a fantasy that Stacey had never even thought was possible to have.

  But then reality set in. They had to get back to real life.