“I know I am sorry about that.” Desiree replied.
“So how was it?”
“How was what?”
“Please I know you gave it up. It’s been too damn long for a fine man like that to come onto you and you say no.” Nikki said half joking.
“I did say no.”
Nikki sat in silence for only a moment. “You are telling me that a fine six foot plus sexy ass man came onto you and you turned him down?” she asked shocked.
“Nikki you know how I feel about sex.”
“I know how you feel about killing helpless animals but you’re still a meat eater.” Nikki said smartly.
“Funny, it was nice though, he was so understanding which makes me want him even more. We stayed up all night just talking about anything and everything. It was fun and nice and so romantic…and I like him so much and I just couldn’t bear the thought of him getting sex from me then walking away.”
“Do you think he would do that?”
“I did at first and now I realize he is not that kind of guy. He respects me and my wishes and now my wish is to mount him like a tiger and give him some sex therapy.”
Nikki laughed. “Channeling Robin Thicke damn you do want him. So what are you gonna do?” she asked wondering what would come of her best friend and this situation.
“Well I am going to go see my son and probably come home.”
“You know I love you Desi and I would never tell you to do something crazy but think about it like this, if on the off chance you and he stop talking today as you board a plane and head back here. Do you really want to come back here never having slept with that man of your dreams?”
Desiree knew Nikki was right. “No I don’t but I don’t want to be a slut.”
“Seven damn years girl you’re not a slut.”
“I think he is coming I gotta go I will call you ASAP. Love ya.”
Before Nikki could reply she hung up. Ramón knocked on the door before entering a few seconds later.
“Here you go one you get dressed we can head out. I called my mom she said they are still sleep.” He said with a warm smile.
Desiree took the dress and Ramón turned to walk away. While a part of her wanted him to leave a bigger part of her wanted him to stay. She wanted to feel him all over her. Tonight she would most likely be on a plane back home and from there may never hear from him again so what would it hurt if they were careful and safe. Two consenting adults looking for a little release.
“Ramón wait.”
He turned to her and she moved closer to him until she was in front of him looking at his chest. She looked up to him and loved the way he looked down to her. Making her feel safe and beautiful.
“Kiss me.”
Ramón frowned.
“I want to I really do but if I do I won’t stop there.”
She reached for his hand and pulled him to the bed. “Good.”
She sat on the bed pulling him down with her and took his lips to hers. Ramón let out a slight moan as she gently bit his bottom lip. The sudden need to feel all over her was apparent and he could no longer resist. He repositioned her to her back on top of the pillow and moved his hands up her soft legs to her center. She moaned as his fingers brushed across it. He kissed a trail back down to her stomach as he pulled his shorts off of her and tossed them aside. In Desiree’s mind, she stopped the madness again before it continued. Her mind was screaming stop but her body yearned for his touch.
His lips moved back up to hers then down to the nape of her neck while he began to lightly caressing her center. As he rained kisses down her neck, he pulled up the sweatshirt she was wearing and exposed her big beautiful breast. As he pulled it over her head he felt her tense up, as she tried to cover herself all he said before he feasted on her breast was “God your beautiful”.
As he tasted and teased her hard nipples, she ran her hands under his shirt feeling the hardness of his chest. He stood up only long enough to remove his shirt and shorts revealing in her eyes the body of an Adonis. His chest was chiseled to perfection.
As her eyes traveled downward, he covered her again with his body and smiled as she moaned under his touch. He began again to lay light butterfly kisses along her shoulders and went back to the conversation he started with her breast. She grabbed and stroked his back while his hand went back down to the core of her. She closed her legs unsure of the reason but knowing it had to do with his touch. He looked up to her.
“Open up for me Desi.”
She couldn’t refuse him if she wanted to. The passion in his eyes and voice spoke volumes to her soul. She did what he asked and opened her legs for him. As his smooth fingers began to caress her lightly as she moved into his touch. He dipped his index finger into her wetness and then another, she let a cry escape her lips.
She began to rock with him wanting the pleasure to last. He moved his lips back up to hers then looked her in her eyes. His touch made her pulse quicken as he added a third finger to her. As his three fingers explored inside her he rubbed her outside with his thumb. Desiree didn’t know what he was doing but she begged him not to stop.
“Please.” She whispered breathlessly. “Oh don’t stop.”
“You like that do you?” he asked with a devilish smile.
She nodded staring into his eyes.
“Come on say yes for me baby.” He coaxed.
“Yes.” She said between sighs.
“Tell me you like it.” He moved his fingers faster inside her.
“I like it.” She moaned.
“Tell me you want it.” He asked gazing into her eyes. She breathed hard.
“I want it!”
The faster he went the heavier she breathed until her walls erupted around his fingers. She screamed with pleasure as he removed his fingers and went to the side dresser. He pulled out a condom and placed it atop of himself with little effort as her body continued to convulse giving off little ripples of pleasure.
Desiree took in the fullness and thickness of him and she took a deep breath. He caressed her forehead as he got back on top of her.
“Do you want me Desi?” he asked searching her eyes wanting to make sure this is what she wanted.
She looked into his wanting eyes, her mind still reeling from the pleasure of his touch.
“I want you.” She said softly.
“Are you sure?” he asked pulling her up to him.
“Positive.”
“Tell me if it’s too much.”
He moved to the end of the bed pulling her on top of him. As they were eye level he began moving as slowly as he could, entering her in one long, smooth thrust. She let out a pleasurable moan as he entered her. With the help of the bed they bounced up and down and the deeper he went the more she wanted him, and he responded to her in ways he never thought possible. Desiree’s arms wrapped around him as he moved her faster and thrusted harder. She closed her eyes throwing her head back.
“Look at me Desi.” He commanded and she did feeling heat rise in her as she stared into his eyes, her body responding to the ecstasy she felt inside. Ramón gripped her tighter as he moved deeper inside of her. He gave her a crushing kiss and began moving within her faster. She wrapped her legs around his waist digging her nails into the curve of his back. As he stood carrying her to the wall and pushing himself in her. Her body seemed to be spiraling out of control as the pleasure of this man consumed her.
Her body tensed as his thrusts became harder and faster. Her body tightened as his thrusts came quicker, more demanding. The pressure twisted rapidly with in her, igniting out from her core with an alarming passion as she felt him come inside her as her walls shook around him. She let out a loud scream as the pleasure whirled around her from head to toe and the tenseness he felt drifted away. He nuzzled her neck as his own strength returned to him Desiree took his lips to hers. As her tongue explored his she felt him rising to the occasion once again. He pulled away and nibbled on her ear.
“I hope you’re
ready for seconds cause here comes the main course.”
She didn’t know if she was or not but she was not about to give up a round two with this man.
***
Desiree stepped into her heels and smiled as Ramón came behind her.
“Yeah you seemed to really enjoy yourself.”
“I did and so did you.” They seemed to both pay a moment of silence for the erotic and pleasurable moment they had just shared. Ramón turned her around as he caressed her face and kissed the tip of her nose.
“Can I ask you a question?”
Desiree laughed.
“Yes I am on birth control not that it matters now.”
“That wasn’t the question. I guess I just wanna know why you changed your mind?”
“I don't know. I was serious when I said I don't do this. But I'm so attracted to you and nothing has ever felt as amazing as what we shared.”
“I know what you mean that was incredible.”
Ramón looked at her for a second.
“Yes but we really need to go.”
He pulled her up to him as he drew her lips to his and kissed her. She felt heat flow through her veins. Oh, she wanted this man in so many ways but she knew was a onetime thing.
“Let me grab my keys and we can be on our way.”
Ramón walked over to the table to grab his keys and Desiree couldn’t resist looking over to him. His body was sexy she couldn’t deny that she was so attracted to this man. But she knew he was who he was and the truth of the matter was she allowed lust and attraction to overpower her will power. She prided herself on being able to control her emotions, but with Ramón, she knew she was in trouble of losing herself completely.
On the way to the hospital, Desiree couldn’t help but smile. Never in her life had she had so much fun and pleasure and she enjoyed every second minute and great hour they shared. She recalled the last night as if it were a moment in the history books. She looked down to her clothes a little embarrassed to wear the dress during the day but it was more important to get to Zack then comfortable. Ramón moved his hand to thighs and began to caress them. She shook her head and laughed.
“I told you I am not christening your car. My son and your daughter will be sitting in here in a few hours.”
“Party pooper.”
Desiree laughed as he pulled into the parking deck. As they walked into the hospital their first stop was a gift shop. She picked a couple of balloons for Zack and Maddie and Ramón grabbed them each a stuffed basketball. Not allowing her to pay Ramón snuck his card to the lady before Desiree even lifted her purse.
As they walked to the children’s room, they heard laughing and knew Maddie and Zack were feeling much better. They walked into the room and noticed Aladdin on the room TV, Zack, and Maddie were engaged in the show.
“Mom!”
“Dad!”
They smiled and said in unison. Desiree walked over to Zach and kissed him. Then handed Zack and Maddie the balloons and ball Ramón brought for them.
“Hey guys how are you feeling?”
“Better. Did you hear the storm last night?”
Desiree smiled and stole a glance towards Ramón.
“Yeah it lasted a while that’s why we weren’t up here sooner.”
Joseph looked at his unnaturally quiet son watching the interaction between Desiree and the kids. He stood.
“I am going to grab a cup of coffee Ramón come keep an old man company.”
Ramón kissed Madison’s head and smiled down at Desiree. She blushed as he walked out the room. Rachael smiled to herself. Something happened between Desiree and Ramón she was sure of it. And she had a feeling her husband knew it too. Ramón followed Joseph to the cafeteria.
“So how are you this morning?”
“I am good.”
Joseph patted his son’s back “I can see that son. What did you guys do last night?”
“Why do you ask?”
“Because you look different this morning.”
“Oh?”
“You look well overjoyed.” He said grabbing two coffee cups and handed one over to Ramón.
“I guess I am a little. My daughter is fine and that’s a great reason to be overjoyed as you call it.”
“Maybe but I think it has to do with Ms. Desiree if you ask me.”
“Dad.”
“Now come on son you and I have an understanding we always tell each other what’s going on.” He said pouring coffee into his cup then handing the pot to Ramón.
“I like her dad. The more I try to deny it the harder it hits me in the face. She’s sweet and funny. Thoughtful I told you about the book she bought me. And last night…I mean we talked actually talked and for once, it was more than what I do and who I am. She was interested in just me.”
“I could sense she was a very sweet and down to earth woman when your mother told me that she told you off last month and again last week. She doesn’t seem fazed that you are famous.”
“Dad she is different from all these women who just throw themselves at me. I actually had to work hard to get her attention.”
They walked over to the creamer and sugar and Joseph smiled. “Isn’t this what you were just telling your mother you wanted?”
“Yes it was.”
Ramón looked over to his dad and sighed.
“Dad I haven’t felt like this ever.”
“But?”
“But she is leaving as soon as she can get a flight out. She lives in Florida and I know that can’t work.”
“Why can’t it? If you like her you owe it to yourself to see it through.”
“She is determined to get back to her life and I don't know what to do.”
“Ask her to stay for a while see if it's really worth it.”
“She’s not gonna stay easily she is different dad. Really different.”
Ramón’s face lit up as he thought back to the night before. Joseph smirked as he looked at his son.
“So you guys just talked all night?” he asked lifting his eyebrows.
“Yes we actually fell asleep talking.” Ramón said thinking about
“Uh huh.” Joseph gave him a knowing look as Ramón gave a toothy smile.
“What?”
“I know that smile.”
“What smile?” Ramón questioned touching his face.
“The smile where I can see all your pearly whites.”
“Dad.” He said shoving his hands in his pockets.
“What? You’re not a monk I know that.”
“Dad.”
“Don’t dad me I am not blind and neither are you.”
“Dad it's not about sex.” Ramón stated.
“But if it was?” joseph asked.
“No complaints here.”
“Just make sure you’re taking care of business.”
“I am dad.”
Ramón shook his head. His dad was anything if not blunt.
Chapter 4
Desiree felt like a weight had been lifted off of her as she and Ramón helped the kids into his Yukon. Ramón held the door open for Desiree and when she was set he shut it and ran to the driver’s side. Zack looked up from the back seat.
“So are we headed back to camp?”
Desiree looked back at him.
“You know what the doctor said. No running around on the court for at least a couple of weeks.”
“But.”
“No buts.” She cut him off. “You took a hard fall. You both should be thanking God.”
Zack sat back frowning. “So does that mean we are going home?”
“Your dad isn’t gonna be back for another week or so which means you are stuck with me.”
“But mom.”
“Don’t you but me again Zack.”
Ramón started the car.
“So where are we headed?”
“To the camp to get his stuff and then I guess to the airport. See if we can get a flight out.”
Ramón looked at
Zack and gave him a wink before he cleared his throat. “Oh I checked, I was going to surprise you with two tickets but there is a tornado warning all flights are grounded.”
“What?”
She said half upset and half relieved not to be leaving. Ramón held in his smile.
“Yeah I’m sorry.”
“I don't know what we are gonna do. We can’t stay here?”
Madison smiled.
“Why not? We have plenty of room don’t we daddy?”
“Yes we do Madison good point.”
Desiree could have sworn she saw a smile glimmer from Ramón’s eyes. She knew he couldn’t control the weather but couldn’t shake the feeling that he planned them being stranded. She sighed.
“I don't know.”
“What’s to know?”
“Well let’s see I don't know if I can take another day, I don't have any clothes. I just don't.”
He cut her off before she could finish making excuses.
“Look why don't we go get these lucky kids their clothes and something to eat and we will figure everything out then.”
Desiree heaved a sigh she didn’t have a choice. She placed her seatbelt on as he began to drive. He pulled into a drive in place. Desiree smiled.
“Swenson’s?”
“Yep they have the best Burgers in Ohio. So I talked to the owner and had them build one here.”
“Really you own this place?”
“Own it but I don’t run it. I bought the land and put it up here as well as the bowling center.”
“That is pretty cool.”
“Yeah so you wanna prove me right?”
“Sure why not?”
She tried to suppress a smile as he rolled down the window and turned his lights on. He ordered for them saying he knew what they liked. And from what Desiree tasted he did. Desiree couldn’t lie those burgers were amazing. The blend of spices and sweetness was doing something to her taste buds. She rolled her eyes in pleasure and Ramón looked amused. She smiled.
“What?”
“Nothing, it’s just nice to see someone enjoying good food.”
Madison popped her head from the back seat. “Daddy, can Zack and I go to the game room in the bowling alley?”
“Sure we will be right behind you.”
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