“What am I supposed to see?”
“Look to your left.”
Kaneese saw the sign to the hotel and became curious. “What’s going on at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa Bay?” she asked.
“I got us an executive suite for the weekend.”
“Are you serious?”
Teddy nodded.
“Oh my god!” Kaneese grabbed his face and kissed him several times deeply on the lips until she felt Teddy’s strong arms wrap around her.
“I knew you’d like it,” he said huskily through a deep breath.
“Oh, baby! I can’t believe you did this.” Kaneese smiled and went in for another kiss. “When we get to our room it’s on Mr. Brian.”
“Well, I guess we better hurry up and get there.”
***
Teddy and Kaneese checked in and made their way to the elevator, headed for the 8th floor. Room 846 would be their abode for the short stay. They both could hardly wait to enter the suite. Kissing, sucking and feverishly touching each other in the most intimate crevices had already taken place in the elevator.
“This is turning out to be a phenomenal anniversary so far,” Kaneese stated. Her back pressed against the wooden door with Teddy meshed closely to her as they became one.
“I agree, and it’s only going to get better.” Teddy swiped the card key and Kaneese hastily made her entrance.
The first thing she did before stepping too far in to the room was scope out the bathroom. “Ah man, no Jacuzzi tub,” she subtly expressed. The things she planned to do to him if they had a Jacuzzi.
“Sorry, Hun,” Teddy apologized. “But when I made the reservation, they told me no VIP suites were available for this date.”
“It’s okay. We’ll just spend most of our time in the bed.” She winked and smiled a devilish grin, making her way into the bedroom.
At the mini bar, Teddy poured two glasses of wine (a bottle of Moscato that he special ordered for their suite) then met up with his future wife in the bedroom where she lie sprawled out on the king sized bed.
“Is it comfortable?” Teddy asked holding up the two glasses of wine.
“Very! But it will be more comfortable when you join me.”
Teddy sat beside her and gave her a glass. He raised his glass to toast. “To the best three years of my life.”
“And many more to come,” Kaneese added with a sexy smile. They crossed arms and sipped from opposite glasses.
“Come, let me show you something.” Teddy led the way over to the window. The Tampa Bay-Clearwater skyline was gorgeous.
“Wow!” Kaneese took a deep breath. “Baby, as much as I hate surprises, I must say, you really pulled out all the stops with this one.”
“Well, for the past two years, I’d either given you something you could wear or something you could eat. This time I wanted give you something you could feel. With the restaurant opening next week, I’m not quite sure how much time we’ll have to spend together, so this weekend I’m giving you all of me. My undivided time and attention.”
A knock at the door interrupted him.
“Room Service,” blurted a heavy accented male voice from the other side of the door.
“Dinner’s here.” Teddy said walking toward the door. Just as he had arranged it, room service’s timing was perfect.
“Good evening, sir.”
“Good evening,” Teddy returned. “I’ll take it from here. Thank you,” he said, passing twenty dollars in exchange for the tray.
The gentleman smiled and nodded in appreciation then took off down the hallway.
“So what did you order? And how did you get room services here so quick?” Kaneese asked peeking over Teddy’s shoulder waiting for him to unveil the two dishes.
“It’s all part of the night my love and you know I know what you like to eat whenever we’re out.”
“Italian,” both said in unison.
Teddy revealed Manicotti with white sauce on one dish and Shrimp marinara on the other.
They took their seats at the desk by the window, said grace then dug into their meals. Teddy fed Kaneese first and let her sample the Shrimp marinara. They sampled the Manicotti and continued with light conversation between forkfuls of food.
“So like I was saying earlier, I wanted to get us a VIP suite – ”
“It’s not the room that’s gonna make me feel good.” Kaneese cut him off and leaned in closer to him.
Teddy kissed her slow and gently on the lips.
“I love when you kiss me like that.”
Teddy grinned feeling good knowing that he knew how to please his woman.
“Are you ready for dessert?”
Kaneese yawned, “Baby, I’m stuffed. I can’t eat anything else.”
“That’s not like you to turn down dessert.”
“I know.” Kaneese agreed. “But - well what is it?”
“How about you take a look for yourself?” Teddy said, offering her a covered plate.
Kaneese lifted the cover in slow motion. Her eyes narrowed to the sight of a small black box.
“What is this?” She asked cautiously.
“Open it.” Teddy softly commanded.
The shine from a three-karat oval cut diamond quickly caught her attention. Excitement beamed from her eyes when she noticed Teddy was down on bended knee.
“I knew for certain after our first year together that I wanted to marry you. No other woman has ever been as patient and understanding of what I do and where I want to be. You came into my life showing me true value and purpose. Your heart is beyond measure, and baby you light my fire in more ways than you can imagine. Because of these things and so much more, I want you with me forever. Will you marry me?”
“Yes, yes, yes,” Kaneese cried out over and over.
“Give me your hand.” Teddy held the ring out ready to place it on her finger. Ecstatic and thankful that she accepted his proposal, a lone tear formed in the corner of his eye as he stood to his feet and embraced her. He could feel her body trembling in his arms. “Why are you shaking? Are you nervous?”
“No. I’m just excited. C’mon, put it on.” She dangled her ring finger in front of him.
With ease, Teddy slid the ring completely on to her finger. “Fits perfect. How do you like it?” he asked.
Kaneese stiffened and spread apart her fingers. She stared at the ring as she pressed her arm forward. Amazed at how different her hand looked that very moment. “It’s beautiful. It’s everything I want as if I had picked it out myself.”
Teddy found his iPod and connected it to the computer on the desk, sought out his Slow Jams play list, pressed play and made his way back over to Kaneese.
“I’m just so overwhelmed right now. I can’t believe it. I would’ve never imagined this.”
“Well believe it baby, ‘cause this is all real.” Teddy playfully pinched her on her arm.
Kaneese chuckled. “I love you Theodore Julius Brian.”
“I love you too, Kaneese Mahlia James.” Teddy pulled her to him and ran a tender hand through her tresses. He tugged at the end of her mane and drew her head back. He covered her neck with light kisses and with his free hand, he cruised to her breast and backside. Seconds later, they landed on the bed with Kaneese on top.
She felt the need to take control of the moment. She wanted tonight to be better than any other night they shared together. She wanted to fulfill the promises she made at the stoplight close to the hotel.
“I want tonight to be unforgettable,” Kaneese murmured.
“It already is.” Teddy ran his hand through her locks, pulling her head down to meet his lips. Their kiss was long and their breaths deep and wanting. Inhaling and exhaling the very essence of each other, they stripped out of their clothes as quickly as humanly possible. He delighted in her leopard print panties and bra. “I love it when you wear this set,” he said, running his hands over the beautiful fabric.
“The leopard prints?”
“Yes, babe. I love it.”
“Rrrrr,” She purred.
“Looks like I’ma have to tame that kitty,” he teased. Allowing her breast to roam free, he unsnapped her bra, tenderly sucking the underside of the left breast. Kaneese’s nipples were erect. Ready for his loving. Wanting for his hungry mouth to nibble away at them. And he did. Nibble, bite, nibble, and bite until Kaneese’s body ran hot with desire. She reached for him to bring him closer, but he resisted. She reached again. He backed her off yet again. This play of wills went on until she became frustrated. Her need was too strong. His opposition only made her crave him more.
“C’mere.” She reached for him one last time and in a sweeping motion, Teddy rose to a full standing position with Kaneese in his arms. She sat safely, cupped in his arms, as he spun around and laid her on the bed beneath him. A mischievous look was all she received as warning before he dove face first straight towards her center. Moving her panties to one side, he lapped her wetness like it was his last meal.
“Mmmmmm,” Kaneese moaned softly, gently biting her bottom lip.
Her natural body scent had him spellbound. Teddy buried his face deeper, penetrating her with his middle finger until he found her G-spot. With slow steady strokes, he matched the rhythms of his tongue and finger. He eased his tongue away and rubbed a speedy finger back and forth over her clit.
“Oh my God!” Kaneese cried out in pleasure. She bucked and jerked until she lost all control.
Her intense eruption sent blood rushing, engorging his organ to an unbearable hardness. He moved upwards to her navel and further up her stomach – positioning his body atop hers.
“I wanna feel you inside of me, now,” she begged, eager to be filled to the hilt with his love.
Teddy licked his lips, arched her back slightly off the bed, pulled her into him and drove hard and deep inside of her.
“Unhhh,” Kaneese groaned feeling the prod of his manhood nearly collapse her sugar walls.
Her moan was sweet music to his ears. He pushed with the same force on the second stroke, and again with the third. On and on he continued picking up the pace with every stroke thereafter.
“Take it, baby. Take it,” Teddy said in a rough but sensual tone.
Kaneese took it and then some. She gripped his rear and began to ram him further into her. “Yes! Give it to me, baby. Yes!” she sang.
Her insides were hot and wet. Sensations rose near climactic state all through his loins. “Wait, wait,” Teddy slowed her. “I don’t want to come yet.” Knowing a quick ending wouldn’t work well for her, he quickly withdrew himself.
“Lay down,” Kaneese told him.
Teddy rolled onto his back and took a couple of deep breaths. Ready to continue his torment. Kaneese straddled him and slowly pressed her body down onto his.
“Ahhhh,” Teddy gasped feeling her warmth once again. He gripped her ample hips, spreading them just a bit, so that he could fill her supple body to the core.
She gyrated her body eager to take all that he had to offer. She threw her head back, grinding harder and faster on his muscular body. “Oh, baby, you feel so good.”
The faster she moved, the wetter she got, the harder she slammed her body against his, the deeper he went. Sensations became too intense for Teddy. He couldn’t hold back his orgasm any longer. “Baby, I’m about to cum.”
“Give it to me,” Kaneese whispered in his ear when she laid low on his chest and slowed her movements. The rapid beat of his heart became the music in her heart. Then a strong jolt from his body set her orgasm in motion.
“Ooohhh!” They both clamored as their bodies shuddered in unison. Teddy held tight to the sheets and Kaneese clung to him until they reached complete resolution.
“Whew!” Kaneese expelled a heavy sigh.
“Yeah, exactly,” Teddy said faintly. The combination of his release and Kaneese’s dead weight made it difficult for him to speak loud.
“That was the best,” Kaneese murmured. “I can’t move.”
“Was it a strong one?”
“Very!”
Teddy grinned. He felt good knowing the he could bring her to the highest peak.
“So, no round two, I take?” Teddy joked.
“Sure, just wake me up in ten minutes.” She responded exhaustedly. She rolled off of him and fell instantly asleep.
***
Wednesday 3:30 pm
“Alright everyone ,” Teddy began. “If we could all meet out on the main floor, I need a few minutes of your time, please.”
The staff followed Teddy out of the kitchen and pulled in close around him once on the main floor.
“I first want to thank everyone for being here to celebrate the grand opening of Orange Sun.”
Roars of applause and cheers came from the crowd.
“Thank you, thank you.” He applauded along with them then continued his speech. “As you all can see,” he pointed to the clock overhead the bar. “We open our doors in less than half an hour from now. Trust me y’all when I tell you this, this place is going to be jumping. I expect everyone to bring their A-game tonight. That includes me.” Teddy patted his chest. “No exceptions! We can’t afford to slip up in any kind of way. It’s make or break it, you know. The critics are just waiting to write something foul about us to keep us from succeeding. But I’m not having it, and neither are any of you.”
A few chuckles escaped.
“I’m serious people! This is no joking matter. It’s time to get down to business. So, let’s get focused and make it happen y’all. Let’s show these people what Orange Sun is about. I’ve come too far to let my dream go down quicker than it took to put up. So if you feel me,” he stuck his arm out. “Let’s do this. Orange Sun on three.”
Arm after arm the staff joined in.
“One, two, three – Orange Sun!”
A flash of light went off startling Teddy. He turned to see Kaneese standing with her new camera in hand.
“This will look good on the website,” Kaneese said turning the camera to show him the picture.
“Yeah, that does look good,” he agreed.
“Now let me get one of you by yourself.” Kaneese looked around for the best spot to take the picture. “How ‘bout right there?” She pointed to the middle of the bar. “I can get the restaurant name in as your backdrop.”
“You’re the woman with the plan, so let’s do it.” Teddy headed over to where Kaneese wanted to shoot and posed for the camera. He stood with folded arms, his head held high and a partial smile showing off his high cheeks.
“That’s perfect.” She complimented him then depressed the button on the camera.
Teddy moved toward her when the flash completed. “Now that’s a good picture.” He viewed the screen of the camera.
“Yes it is,” she agreed. “I’ve not seen a chef as good looking as you.” She leaned in and kissed him.
Breaking the kiss, Teddy took in the moment reflecting on the two recent major events of his life: his engagement to Kaneese, and the grand opening of his first restaurant. He stood with confidence knowing that Kaneese was just as proud of him as he was of himself. She deserved everything he had already given her, and what he had in store for her. And with everything that stood as an obstacle to his dream, it was all just part of the process to get to this very moment.
“Thanks, Hun, for living out my dream with me. Who knows where I’d be had you not entered my life.”
Kaneese blushed and ran her warm hand over his apron. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
The lovers locked tightly in a tender embrace.
David Williams, a native of Brooklyn, NY, is now a resident of Tampa, Fl. His debut novel, My Lover , My Brother My Daddy's Son was released in 2004.
For more information about the author, visit his website at www.dvwillie.com or email him at
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My Heart Can Handle It
Kanarian Kindred
Have I lost my damn mind? Have I sunk so low
that I’m strolling the old folk’s home?” These are the thoughts that entered my brain when contemplating making love to Mr. Brown. Here I stand a twenty-three year old graduate student, with a high profile government job, and most importantly, the world at my feet. So why do I want pops instead of the young tenders in my town?
He is after all sixty-five, a great grandfather, and deacon of the local church. It amazes me how the senior saints around town have tried to wheel him in to no avail. At first, I made him out to be just another dirty old man, but he proved me wrong. His standing in the community is undeniably respectable and I’ve never heard of him paying for sex around town.
In the beginning, I think that is what really drew me to him, his sense of privacy. Though I’m well known around the city, no one knows of my private escapades. As a teenager, I adopted the “don’t shit where you eat philosophy,” which has proven to be a huge benefit over the years. If the town only knew of my scandalous affair with the instructor, the fraternity advisor, or the married principal in Mayberry County, they would absolutely lose it!
I mean the down home country girl being such an undercover freak, “not Johanna Pillsbury they would say.” Shit, if they only knew, I have been turned out since the tender age of sixteen by LaMartinez, my high school sweetheart. I wasn’t a pro in the beginning but, after our romance started, I became a master at sex. He used to scream out while making love to me, telling me that I could move better than grown women he had been with. I loved every minute of it. Of all the things we tried, I yearned the taste of him on my tongue the most.
The bastard found it so amusing that even the thought of sucking his dick drove me insane. I loved the way he squirmed whenever I hit those nerves, as well as his excitement when I would go deeper. The night I finally let him cum in my face I thought his heart was going to explode. I knew, at that point, we would be together forever.
Well that was until he left me to start a family with someone else. I was devastated but in the end I realized sex can only take a relationship so far, even if your oral sex drives a man to tears.
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