Wrapped in Silk

by Mj Fields

  Brody held her as she slept. He let Emma sleep for an hour before he began kissing her neck, “Brody,” she smiled.

  “Its three thirty and I will just need you to lay still for thirty minutes or so,” Brody said as he rolled her to her back. He winked and crawled under the covers. She melted within minutes. He came up and reached for his pants and grabbed a condom, “You alright?”

  “Uh hu” Emma said trying to breathe.

  “Good,” Brody lifted her up so she straddled him and thrust deeply into her, she bit down hard on his shoulder. He flinched.

  “Sorry,” Emma breathed out and pushed him back and moved up and down him slowly watching his eyes close slightly.

  She closed her eyes and moved faster as he watched her. He grabbed her hips and guided her, her face flushed and he laid her back and moved swiftly. Emma pulled back to stop.

  “Emma don’t pull away,” Brody demanded in a husky voice.

  “I am going to scream or bite you,” Emma said angrily.

  He kissed her and grabbed the pillow, “I think if you bite me I may scream, use this,” he smiled as he lay her down and continued slowly moving. “This okay?”

  “Perfect,” she gasped as he continued his slow powerful thrusts into her.

  “You are,” Brody moaned and moved faster and harder. Emma dug into his muscular ass and felt her toes curl as she arched her back, Brody smiled seductively and handed her the pillow. He knew she was ready and he hastened his powerful thrusts until she yelled his name into the pillow, he released moments later.

  “I don’t want you to leave Emma,” he said breathlessly as he held her tightly against his naked sweaty body.

  “I kind of have to, London will be up soon,” Emma sluggishly sat up still trying to catch her breath.

  “That’s not what I mean Emma,” Brody said softly as he sat up and gently rubbed her back.

  Emma turned and looked at him as she pulled her bottoms on.

  “I leave today,” she thought out loud.

  Brody hugged her and at that moment she felt like she was supposed to be there and it scared her.

  “Brody I am...”

  “So am I,” he said rubbing her back. “I need you to know how I feel Emma,” Brody started.

  “Please not yet, please,” she begged softly.

  “Alright, I don’t think I have to even say the words Emma, you already know. And you feel the same, I know you do. Your body knows too Emma,” Brody said and kissed her head.

  “I can’t,” Emma said and pulled away and stood up composing herself. “Thank you Brody, you are amazing,” she said as she walked out the door.

  Brody felt frozen. He sat for a long time trying to figure out what that meant. Well that was a first, he thought to himself. Brody was not used to women leaving him, especially not after sex, he was the one who left. Chip it away, he thought as he threw himself back on the bed and groaned in frustration. He set his alarm and finally fell asleep trying to think of what he could do to keep her.

  CHAPTER 7

  Emma woke and saw the sun and stretched as she sat up alone. She heard music when she opened the door and walked down the hall. She turned the corner and London and Brody were laughing as they made breakfast.

  “Good morning,” Emma said as she walked in.

  “Almost afternoon Mom,” London laughed and hugged her.

  “What…” Emma started.

  “It’s nine thirty Emma, good morning,” he said and turned around and flashed her a smile. “Sit, London taught me how to make breakfast,” he said and brought her a plate, “London be a dear and grab the juice?” he kissed Emma’s head when London’s back was turned, “Sex hair,” he whispered, “I like it, especially knowing I put it there,” he winked at her as Emma blushed and looked down.

  ~

  Emma was almost finished packing and London looked at her, “If I take a shower now can I skip it when we get home?”

  “That’s a great idea, then we can get in our PJ’s and snuggle and watch a movie,” Emma said and answered her phone. “This is Emma,” she said and smiled as she watched London walk out the door. “I would love to, yes see you at 7:30,” she hung up, “Hey London guess who will be your art teacher tomorrow?”

  “Cool,” London smiled knowing it would be her mother as she shut the bathroom door.

  Emma brought the suit cases to the foyer, she heard Brody on the phone.

  “No just change the flight for Thursday please…no I will wait to make that change… open ended,” Brody said grabbing Emma’s hand as she walked by stopping her.

  “Yes thank you,” he said ending his call. “I am leaving Thursday after I know how court went,” Emma started to interrupt and he put his finger over her lips, “Stop please, and I am staying in a hotel half an hour from your town in case you need me. I have a meeting tomorrow and should arrive Tuesday morning, if you want to see me I will be there.”

  Emma looked at him and down deep she fought the desire to smile, “Okay,” she said and took a deep breath.

  “I am fighting the need to ask you if that makes you happy or upsets you. I don’t want you to feel like you need to plan or over think it, but what you want is important to me. You want a happy life, that’s what you told me. I am going to do my best to make sure that’s what you get, Emma I…” he started and she knew what was coming and kissed him sucking his lower lips so that his mouth opened and he held her tightly as their tongues danced.

  He pulled away and smiled at her, “You are impossible.”

  “We have to leave soon, I am working Monday. London has dance from four until six. You should stay here, you have a lot going on,” Emma said knowing it was the right thing but desperately wanting what he had proposed.

  “Plans are already in place,” he winked and kissed her head and walked away. “Good morning Lila.”

  “Good morning,” Lila said giggling as she looked at Emma’s red face. “Brody you’re scheduled for the Today show tomorrow before you meet with your record label.”

  “Why?” Brody bruited.

  “You have a number one song, you are going to sing in the Plaza before you run away from your adoring fans,” Lila said insistently, “We will tell them the carriage ride was a friend if asked, is that alright?”

  “No, London doesn’t need to be discussed on national television,” Brody said protectively.

  “I could always skip school and go with you,” London laughed as she ran out and stood next to him.

  Brody flashed her a smile, “And what would we tell them?”

  “The truth, you love my Mom and I don’t know maybe someday you’ll be my,” she paused and looked at Emma who’s jaw dropped, “Piano teacher.”

  Brody laughed, “Your mother may have a heart attack if I ever dare say something like that.”

  “London please say your goodbyes,” Emma said firmly as her neck started to heat up.

  London hugged and thanked Lila and walked over to Brody and threw her arms around him and kissed him, “I like you Brody Hines.”

  “I adore you London, and I will miss you very much,” Brody whispered and hugged her tightly closing his eyes.

  “Lila thanks so much,” Emma said and hugged her.

  She looked at Brody and smiled, “Nice to see you again.”

  “London come here and help me get an elevator,” Lila said rolling her eyes at Emma.

  “I will see you soon Emma,” Brody said and hugged her and kissed her lightly on the lips. Emma smiled and her eyes felt heated, he noticed immediately how she was feeling, exactly the same as he was, “I will see you Tuesday night.”

  “You don’t have to, Brody this is stupid,” she said widening her eyes and blinking hoping to stop the impending tears.

  He smiled and hugged and kissed her again, “Poor timing, but not stupid. I will be figuring things out on my end. Oh and I am falling in love with you. There I said it and you couldn’t stop me,” he gazed at her with a sexy half smile.

&nbs
p; “Brody, my feelings are no different. I just don’t know how to trust, or believe, that all that will matter after a few years. London is waiting,” Emma reached up and softly stroked his soft stubble and kissed him.

  “Well sometimes you just have to have faith,” Brody said and took her hand and kissed it as he led her to the door.

  ~

  Emma and London walked into their home, and both looked at each other and smiled.

  “Mom is it weird that I miss the city?” London asked.

  “Do you miss the city London?” Emma smiled.

  “Ya, and I miss Brody, he was fun. Do you?” London smiled.

  “I missed our couch, let’s watch a movie, pick one out, I will make popcorn,” Emma smiled back.

  Emma’s phone chimed

  -I miss you Em…Yours, MM

  -Who is this?...

  -Music Man…I miss you.

  -We just got home, feelings mutual…Em

  -See you Tuesday…MM

  -We shall see, sweet dreams…Em

  ~

  Emma woke and was excited for her first day subbing. She missed Brody, especially after the highly erotic dream she had just woke up from. She grabbed her phone,

  -Good Luck today Music Man…Em

  -Good morning. I am very glad you are thinking about me. I miss you Em. Have fun at school today, I never understood the desire to teach, wasn’t thirteen years enough?...MM

  - I did seventeen years. Do great MM, BTW, me2…Em

  -hmm…MM

  Emma hit the DVR to record the Today show. She smiled and shook her head.

  ~

  Brody was on stage with his band and they played Blue Love. Matt the host, came on stage as the crowd of women screamed and cheered.

  “That is a great song, were did the inspiration come from?” Matt asked.

  Brody smiled, “Well you know,” and he laughed nervously.

  “Alright Brody, I get it. So how have you been since the divorce?” Matt asked.

  “I have been fine, life goes on,” Brody gave a dazzling smile.

  “Any truth behind the rumors?” Matt asked.

  “Probably not, there usually isn’t,” he answered.

  “So you’re going home to finish your album?” Matt asked.

  “I am,” Brody replied, “I only have a couple to record and one that I just started working on about my favorite city in England,” Brody beamed.

  “One more song?” Matt asked.

  “Absolutely,” Brody smiled and winked at the camera.

  They sang Over It which was a new song released that day.

  Matt walked back on stage, “We have to ask Brody,” Matt said and Brody raised his eyebrow. “Who was the little girl in the carriage?”

  Brody took a deep breath and looked towards Lila.

  “She is a friend of my publicist,” he countered in a guarded tone.

  “Does she have a name?” Matt asked.

  “She is a minor, someone’s child. Let me ask you something Matt, you have kids right? What are their names and would you want them on national TV or magazine’s or online without your consent,” Brody stated rather than asked.

  “Actually I would not,” Matt laughed, “I need something for the fans Brody, something personal from someone they admire,” Matt looked at Brody and Brody shook his head and looked down. “Alright how about something like what is your favorite candy?”

  “M&M’s,” Brody grinned and raised his eyebrow.

  “Really?” Matt responded and laughed.

  “Absolutely,” Brody smirked, “melts in your mouth.”

  “Well everyone we got something out of Brody Hines, thanks for stopping by,” Matt shook his hand.

  “Thanks so much everyone!” Brody yelled to his fans and flashed his stunning smile.

  Brody got in the car and Lila smiled at him, “M&M’s Brody?”

  “Yes, they are insanely addictive and delicious,” Brody smiled sheepishly.

  ~

  Emma and London went for a walk after school, when they came home Emma made dinner and London did her homework. She looked at her phone willing it to ring and it didn’t. No call, no text, nothing. London showered and read Emma a story about a Princess and Emma couldn’t help but think of him. He was in her head and nothing seemed to be able to get him out. Emma went downstairs and grabbed the remote and skipped through the Today show until she saw him. He looked amazing, she laughed when she noticed the pants and wondered how he could have thrown together something that made them look good and laughed to herself when she realized nothing he wore could look bad, he even looked hot in those glasses. When the song finished she saw the anchor Matt walk on stage and she worried he would be shy like he was onstage the night she and Lila went to see him sing. He was smiling and happy and she snickered when he talked about his favorite city in England and was almost certain he was talking about London. She watched cautiously when he was asked about the carriage ride. He did very well, she could tell he was angry but pulled it off well. She could not believe the M&M comment but was not sure if she was assuming correctly. She rewound and played it over and over, like she did her favorite songs when she was younger.

  Her phone rang and she smiled.

  “Hello this is Emma.”

  “Hello Emma, this is Brody,” he said with a smile in his voice.

  “Oh I wasn’t sure which man with a British accent would be calling at this hour,” she joked.

  “I am sorry Emma am I calling too late?” Brody asked.

  “I was joking,” Emma said trying not to act overly excited that he had called.

  “Did you catch the Today show?” Brody smiled.

  “I recorded it, does that sound bad? Like creep you out?” Emma asked softly.

  “No, are you busy? Can you watch it now while I am on the line with you?” Brody asked.

  “Why?” Emma spoke as she covered her eyes, good lord he can’t even see me she thought.

  “Just want to see what you think,” he said with a smile in his voice.

  “Ok,” she laughed and paused for a minute. “I have already watched,” she laughed, “Three times.”

  “Okay Emma that makes you sound a little creepy,” Brody said and laughed.

  “I just had to make sure you did well, ya know in case you needed feedback,” Emma said trying to defend herself.

  ”I love that you watched it Emma, now tell me what stuck out the most to you,” he asked in amusement.

  “Really?” Emma asked embarrassed.

  “Yes really,” Brody said in a very self assured voice.

  “The pants were nice,” Emma chuckled. “You made them look good.”

  “Did I?” Brody said laughing, “Emma is that all?”

  “You defended London, I loved that,” Emma said enjoyably.

  “Did you hear him ask me about my favorite candy?” Brody asked trying to sound serious.

  “Yep,” Emma said.

  “Did you know that I liked M&M’s?” Brody asked.

  “No,” Emma said smiling to herself.

  “Can I tell you a secret? Neither did I,” Brody laughed, “But now it’s my favorite candy.”

  “Well I will have to remember that,” Emma said trying not to giggle like a teenage girl.

  “Do I need to spell it out for you Em?” Brody asked.

  “Well I guess not,” Emma said.

  “So you know I was talking about you?” Brody asked.

  “I do now,” she said and smiled.

  “Good, did London see it?” Brody asked.

  “No!” Emma said sharply.

  Brody laughed, “I am sure she would not get it.”

  “Well I certainly hope not,” she said and laughed so hard tears were falling.

  Brody laughed, “I miss you.”

  “I miss you Brody,” Emma said still laughing.

  “I love you Em,” Brody said smiling.

  “Oh I love you Bro...” she stopped.

  “Emma did you
just call me Bro?” he snickered. She sat with her hand over her mouth, “Emma?”

  She cleared her throat, “I am here, sorry.”

  “Hmm, I will see you tomorrow? I want to come see you after court. I also want you to know that my lawyer is going to meet yours tomorrow and be at court with you,” He began without missing a beat, “Have you decided on which offer you will be accepting?”

  “Brody, can we please talk about something else,” Emma said calmly.

  “Sure, M&M’s?” he asked.

  “Or how about that you are leaving in a few days for a month,” she said in a very dry tone.

  “Do you have a problem with my Lawyer meeting yours?” Brody asked.

  “I don’t know why that is necessary,” Emma answered.

  “He is the best, and you and London deserve that, I don’t want to argue with you,” He said in an authoritive tone. She said nothing and he took a deep breath and said sweetly, “Emma I am in love with you, I want you and your daughter to be happy, please accept that.”

  “Ok,” she whispered. She had tears building and her voice cracked. “Brody I can’t be your project, I can’t feel like all of these feelings you’re expressing are because you feel sorry for me or my situation, because I will be okay. You don’t have to do this. And you have to promise me,” she said finally stopping to take a breath, “that when you realize this is just because you and I have both been through hell lately, you’ll just tell me and not string me along. I can’t do that. So please promise me.”

  “Are you done Em?” Brody asked in a clipped tone.

  “I guess,” Emma said feeling like a child.

  “Chipping away,” he whispered as he leaned back breathing deeply trying to regain control. “Good, so have you looked over your offers?”

  “No,” she pouted.

  “So what are you waiting for?” Brody asked.

  “Tomorrow Brody, to see what I am allowed to plan, to know that I can fucking breathe again, to know my daughter is going to be safe,” she said and the damn finally broke, “is that what you wanted to know Brody?” Emma said harshly. “I lived many years with someone who enjoyed lording over me and making me feel like nothing, someone who loved me broken so he felt better about himself.”

  “Emma I am sorry, I am so sorry.” Brody said sounding devastated. “Can I talk to you tomorrow?”