“I have someone I want you to meet,” she said.
“First, let me have a welcoming kiss.”
His lips found hers in a hot, hungry kiss.
Sierra stood in the doorway of the kitchen clearing her throat. Jalil broke the kiss.
Daesha blushed and introduced him to her best friend.
“Jalil, I would like for you to meet my best friend, Sierra Sharpe.”
Jalil extended his hand to be shaken. “It’s a pleasure.”
“Same here. Do you know that you favor the Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor?” She said shaking his hand briefly.
“I get that all the time.” He said with a smile.
“Well, I know when I am not wanted so, I will leave you two alone and go take care of some important business. Daesha walk me to the door.”
Daesha walked her to the door. Sierra leaned in and whispered in her ear. “He is your type of yummy but he needs to gain some weight. Roman beats him any day in my eyes.” Sierra stated with a smile as she opened the door.
“Go home silly.” Daesha said with a small laugh as she closed the door and walked back over to Jalil who was sitting on the couch.
When she sat down beside him, he looked her in the eyes. “It is so great to see you. I have missed you so much.”
“I missed you too, Jalil. I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“Maybe one day we will get married in the future.”
“I can see you as my wife with a little daughter that looks just like you.” He replied with a smile.
“Or a boy that looks like you.”
“I agree but no time soon. I want us to be focused on our studies and have a career before we do any of that.”
“I agree and as long as I know that we both want to be a part of the others future that’s all that matters until it finally happens.”
When Aahsod and Amaia arrived at the party, it was going full blast. The maid took their coats. Amaia started to move away from him so it would appear that they were not together since the relationship was still a secret, but Aahsod pulled her back to his side. He led her out to the courtyard.
“Why did you bring me out here? Its too cool.”
“I love you, Amaia. Truly, Madly, Deeply. I love you with every breath I take.”
The chill in the air no longer matter as she nearly burst from happiness. She was on the verge of tears.
“I have waited two years to hear those words. I love you too.” She began to twine her arms around his neck but he stopped her.
“There’s something else you need to hear.”
“What else could I possibly want to hear besides those three beautiful words?”
“How about will you marry me Amaia Elayne Collins?” he said as he slipped seven-carat solitaire square cut diamond ring on her finger.
She did start to cry this time. “Oh, Aahsod.”
“I hope that means yes.”
“It does.”
Aahsod brushed her tears away with his thumbs. “I want to start a new beginning with you as the love of my life. I will be strong and faithful for infinity.”
“I have a surprise for you too.” She said stopping him as he lowered his mouth to hers for a kiss.
“And what might that be?”
“I’m pregnant.”
Joy registered on his face. “Are you sure?”
“Yes, the doctor confirmed it today. Does it bother you?”
“Of course not, Amaia. When I chose not to wear protection, I realized the consequences of my actions. How far along are you?”
“Five weeks.”
“That gives us a great excuse for having a short engagement. We have to start meeting one another’s family immediately. Tahj is coming home Sunday, I want you to meet him then.”
“I’ll make arrangements for you to meet my family Sunday. Mom invited me to Thanksgiving dinner Sunday and she wanted me to bring a date. You’ll be my date.”
This time when Aahsod lowered his head for a kiss, she did not stop him. Their lips were sealed in a breathtaking kiss. Finally, they pulled apart.
“Let’s go inside, before everyone begins to wonder what we are up to out here,” he said taking her hand and leading her back inside.
When they entered the house, Mr. and Mrs. Karmikell greeted them.
“Hello you two, I’m glad you could attend the party,” Elliot Karmikell said with a warm smile.
“We’re glad to be here,” Aahsod stated.
“Did you come together?” Sarai Karmikell asked with an arched eyebrow.
“Yes, we did. We have also been seeing one another steadily for nearly two years. I hope you don’t mind,” Aahsod stated.
“Of course not, we only advise those who work together and date to remember that the work area is not a place for personal matters but a place of business,” Elliot stated.
“Well, if you have been dating secretly for the past two years, you have been keeping a very professional attitude at the office. So I hope it remains that way,” Sarai said with a smile.
“Thank you, Sarai,” Amaia said.
“Yes, thank you, but I think you should know that we are officially engaged.” Aahsod stated with a bright smile.
“That’s wonderful. Would you like for us to announce it for you?” asked Elliot.
“No, thank you. We’d like the opportunity to tell our families before we tell our colleagues if you don’t mind,” Aahsod said.
“We understand. Enjoy the party,” Elliot said as he walked off with his wife.
“Would you like to dance?” Aahsod asked.
“I’d love to.”
Once inside, Aahsod went over to the D.J. and requested the song Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden before going back to take Amaia’s hand to escort her to the dance floor. Once they were on the dance floor, he pulled her close for a slow dance. Many of the people at the party were looking at them out of curiosity and others out of shock especially Kenneth. He chose to remain tight lipped with an angry expression.
“We seem to be the center of attention,” stated Amaia.
“Nothing matters but you and me.”
She smiled as she snuggled into his warm embrace. Aahsod leaned in to whisper in her ear.
“I know we haven’t been here long. I am craving a taste of butter crème.”
“I am ready for you to devour that butter crème you are craving.”
“Then we had better say our goodbyes and go back to my place.”
Chapter 3When they arrive at his house, neither could hard wait to touch the other. They rush upstairs to his bedroom. They quickly get undressed and Aahsod pulls her to him for a deep lingering kiss of denied passion. It had been three weeks since they last made love. Amaia moaned into his mouth. He caressed her plump ass as he deepened the kiss if that was even possible. Amaia pulled slightly away. She stood back to let his eyes wander over her nude body except for black high heeled shoes. Aahsod smiles at the beauty before him. He pushed her back on the bed to and spread her legs wide. He smiled when he noticed that she was completely shaven on her butter crème lips. The only hair was at the top of her triangular juncture. He rubbed her clit and she squirmed.
“You like that?” he asked with his mouth mere inches from her moistness.
“Ohh Yess!” she responded as her body began to tingle in anticipation.
Aahsod took the tight bud in his mouth and began to suckle gently making her climax instantly. As the nectar began to flow, he gently stuck his tongue into her hot crevice to drink the sweet nectar that her body was releasing. Amaia eyes rolled back in her head. His hands reached up and teased her nipples making Amaia pelvis thrust against his mouth as her hand clinched his silky hair. He made love to her with his mouth driving her insane with need. When he gently pulled on her clit she her body shook from the spasm of another orgasm.
“Oh, Aahsod, I am getting so wet,” she stated breathlessly.
“Just the way I want you.” He replied as
he continue to make her climax.
She finally pulled his face away from her to look him in the eyes. “I have to taste you now!” she stated moving away from him and making him lie on his back. Amaia takes her thin black scarf she was wearing and uses it to tie his arms to the bed post.
“Hmmmmmm.” was all he said. Once she had him tied securely, she eased down to capture his passion filled flesh in her mouth to suckle lovingly as if he was a lollipop. Aahsod gasped from sheer pleasure. He was not ready to make his release. “You have to stop.” He stated in a strangled voice.
Amaia straddled him to into his eyes. “Do you want me?”
“Yes.” He responded.
“How bad?” she asked.
“Very bad?”
“Deeply?”
“Very deep.”
“I am going to untie you and I wish for you to please me deeply and I mean deeply.” She stated as she untied him and straddled him.
“Your wish is my command.” He stated pushing her breasts together to suckle both nipples at one time. Amaia threw her head back with pleasure. Aahsod flipped her over to enter her when he heard a voice coming from downstairs.
“Dad, are you home?” Yelled his son.
“Shit! He wasn’t supposed to be home for two days. I can’t believe this.” Aahsod whispered.
“It’s okay. Just get dressed and go downstairs.” Amaia whispered back.
“Don’t get dressed. I will be right back.” Was his whispered response.
Aahsod dressed quickly and headed downstairs to find his son sitting on the couch flipping through channels. Tahj looked at him as he was coming downstairs.
“Where have you been? Were you getting ready for bed?”
“At the Karmikell’s annual Black Friday party and yes I was. What are you doing home so early? I didn’t expect you since you weren’t able to come home for Thanksgiving.”
“Nothing to do in Miami so I decided to come on home. Is there a problem with me being here?”
“No, you just usually call before you come.”
“It is the holidays. I figured it was okay. Dad, you are acting strange. What is going on?”
Before Aahsod could answer, Amaia was walking downstairs. Tahj turned to seeing the vision of loveliness heading their way. He had a raised eyebrow and a smile on his face. He stood up beside his father and whispered. “Dad, I am sorry if I interrupted.”
“Liar.” Aahsod whispered to his son before he walked over to Amaia.
He looked her in the eyes. “You don’t have to go.”
“Yes, I do. I need to be getting home any way. Spend time with your son.”
“Let me introduce you and I’ll take you home.”
Amaia nodded. “Tahj, I would like for you to meet Amaia Collins, my fiancée. I proposed to her tonight.”
“It is a pleasure to meet you Ms. Collins.” He stated shaking her hand and wondering if she was related to Daesha. If she was, he knew his deception was about to catch up with him.
“Nice to meet you as well Tahj, just call me Amaia.” “Amaia, do you have any children?”
“A daughter by the name of Daesha. I can’t wait for you to meet her.”
“I am looking forward to it. We will have to plan something.” Tahj stated with a forced smile.
“Sounds great.” Amaia said with a smile.
“Now that all the formalities are over, I will take you home.”
She and Tahj said their goodbyes and she departed with Aahsod. Amaia was quiet during the ride in the Mercedes.
“What’s wrong?”
“Just trying to come to terms with being pregnant and engaged. It just all seems like a dream. It has been nineteen years since I held a baby. I hope I can handle it.”
“It has been twenty four years for me. Things will be fine. I will tell Tahj about the pregnancy when I get back home. You take your time telling Daesha. I know she can be hard to talk to at times.”
“That seems to be all we experience now is difficulties.”
“Would you rather I am with you?”
“No, she might attempt to be mean spirited and hurtful when responding to you. I think it is best that I handle her and my family alone.”
“You don’t have to do that. You know I am always here for you.”
“I know. I just really do not know what to do anymore. My mom is going to hit the roof. My sister Beverlee is going to have a field day with it. I am sure my dad and brother, Cayle will understand as always.”
“Amaia, I really think we need to have a dinner to discuss this with everyone.”
“Do you think you can handle it?”
“I can handle anything as long as we are doing it together.”
“I will make the arrangements to have the dinner at my house tomorrow night so that things will be smoother for the Sunday dinner. I better talk to Daesha as soon as I enter the house.” She stated as he pulled into her driveway.
“I love you. Just always remember that.” He replied with a loving smile.
“I love you too,” she stated leaning over and giving him a kiss.
The porch light flickered off and back on. Amaia knew Daesha was doing it. She sighed and shook her head before departing from the Mercedes. Once she was in the house, she found Daesha sitting in the living room watching television and eating popcorn.
“Welcome home.”
“Hmmm.” Amaia said removing her scarf with her left hand. That’s when Daesha noticed the ring on her finger and jumped up from the couch.
“It that what I think it is?”
“It is. How do you feel about it?”
“Did he tell you he loved you?”
“He did.”
“Then I am happy for you mom.”
“Are you really?”
“Yes I am mom.”
“Well, then there is something else that you should know.”
“What, that you are pregnant?” Daesha stated with a laugh.
Amaia did not laugh but nodded. “Ew!” was Daesha’s response.
“Ew?”
“Mom, why would you want to be pregnant at your age?”
“You act as though I am ancient.”
“Thirty Nine!”
“I think I know my age dear.”
“And he is forty seven. Ew, the two of you having sex is too gross to think about.”
“Then don’t think about it. Think about the fact that you will be our ages some day and still want to be active.”
“Don’t make me puke.”
“Are you sexually active?”
“Mom!”
“You are nineteen with a boyfriend.”
“This conversation is so over.” Daesha stated.
“Too hot in the kitchen my dear?”
“I just do not want to have this conversation with you. I am going to bed.”
“When do I get to meet your boyfriend?”
“When I am comfortable enough and before you start to show. I don’t want to have to explain that any time soon.”
“Well I am planning to have a family dinner tomorrow to tell everyone in the family.”
“Even Nana?”
“Yes, even Nana.” Amaia stated.
“Well it really will get hot in here.”
“I realize that but it has to be done.” Amaia stated as she reached for the phone to call her mother and it rang. It was her brother, Cayle Jennings, who resembled Isaiah Washington.
“Cayle it is great to hear you voice. How is Mexico?”
“Mexico was great. I have a surprise for everyone.” He stated.
“I can’t wait to know what your surprise is. When are you coming for a visit?” Amaia asked.
“We just happen to be here now at mom and dad’s.” Cayle responded.
“That’s great I was getting ready to call her and invite everyone to dinner tomorrow.”
“Beverlee is here also so hold on while I ask.” Cayle stated putting the phone on hold. Finally he came back. “They
all said yes. What time?”
“Eight is fine.” She said her goodbyes and hung up.
She then picked up the phone to call, Joesi. She answered on the first ring.
“Hey girl.” Joesi said with a smile in her voice.
“Caller Id is a wonderful thing isn’t it?” Amaia asked.
“It sure is. What can I do for you?”
“I wanted to invite you over to the house for dinner tomorrow night.”
“I will be there. What time?” Joesi asked.
“Eight.”
“I’ll be there. What’s the occasion and what should I wear?”
“I have an announcement and it is dressy casual.”
“See you then. Good night.” Joesi stated.
“Good night.” Amaia replied hanging up the phone.
Tahj was very quiet as him and his father were watching television. Aahsod spoke first.
“Amaia and I have been dating for two years.”
“Why did you keep it from me?” Tahj asked running a hand through his thick black mane.
“I wanted to make sure she was the one. You know my last few relationships haven’t been that positive.”
“I just can’t believe you kept it from me of all people.”
“I just didn’t want to take a chance on hurting anyone. I wanted to make sure she was the one.”
“So you proposed and told her you loved her in one night?”
“Yes.”
Tahj was quiet for a moment before responding. “Anything else?”
“She is five weeks pregnant.”
“Did you propose because she is pregnant?”
“No, she didn’t tell me until after I had proposed.”
“Are you happy?” Tahj asked his father.
“Extremely.”
“Then I am happy too.”
“I really appreciate that son.”
“Anytime, dad.”
Aahsod patted him on the arm before getting up to go upstairs.
Chapter 4Everyone that Amaia had invited from her side and Aahsod’s side had shown up except for his son, Tahj. There was a knock at the door and Daesha rushed to answer it to find Jalil standing at the door. Before she could respond, Aahsod was speaking to him.
“Tahj, son, come in here and meet everyone.” When the introductions were over he could feel Daesha’s confused yet angry eyes on him. He would explain things to her later.
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