Truly Madly Deeply

by Knox, Sara S.

  “But Ambi knew it wasn’t just tea. She did it on purpose because she was angry as well.”

  “I see.” Daesha said a tad too calm.

  “Now, Daesha don’t get any ideas.”

  “I’m just storing that bit of information for a later date.”

  Aahsod cleared his throat. “Daesha just be careful. Even though you can’t see it right now, my son is hurting as well. He loved you but chose to marry another to secure his daughter’s name. He has to be living in hell right now.”

  “He made his bed, Aahsod and now he has to lie in it. He could have told me what was going on and we could have dealt with it together but he chose otherwise.”

  “I realize that but I can’t look down at my son completely.”

  “Aahsod is right, Daesha. I think we need to take a break from this topic and plan a day with Aahmod.”

  “I agree, mom. You two plan something with Aahmod and I will call Rahjah to apologize.”

  Amaia just nodded as her daughter departed from the dining room. Daesha went up to her room immediately to place the call. He answered on the first ring.

  “Hi, Daesha.”

  “Hi, Rahjah. I just wanted to call you up to apologize. You were trying to be a friend and I should have listened.”

  “It is okay. I was going to call you to see if you wanted to come to the boathouse later today?”

  “What time?”

  “How about six thirty tonight?”

  “I can’t. Mom and Aahsod are planning something with Aahmod. Maybe tomorrow?”

  “I can’t. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays I have to do my internship with my mentor.”

  “I thought your dad was your mentor.”

  “He is but I still need to get those hours in for medical school. I want to be the best plastic surgeon.”

  “I understand maybe next weekend.”

  “We will plan on it.”

  They said their goodbyes and hung up. When Daesha arrived back downstairs she was shocked to see Tahj in the living room holding his daughter. She stood at the top of the stairs listening.

  “Where is Ambi?” Aahsod asked.

  “She wanted some alone time after all that has happened.”

  “For how long?” Amaia asked feeding Aahleigha while Aahsod feed Rahshod.

  “A week.”

  “Tahj, have you lost your mind? Why would you let her go off alone for a week?” Aahsod asked.

  “I felt she deserved something after what has happened. Dad, do you think when she gets back you could secure her a job at Karmikell’s as a model?”

  “I will see what I can do. Was that one of her demands?”

  “Yes. She is tougher than I thought.”

  “You really messed things up with Daesha.” Amaia stated.

  “Amaia, I realize that. At the time all of this was happening, I kept thinking about how my mother abandoned me as a child.”

  “All I can say is that I hope both you and Daesha can become friends at some point.”

  “So do I.” Tahj said with a sigh.

  Daesha turned to go back upstairs and found Aahmod standing behind her. He motioned for her to follow him into his room. When she entered, he had the chess board set up. She laughed as she entered.

  “I think you get joy out of kicking my butt in chess.”

  “I just think you need an intellectual distraction from this situation.”

  “Thanks, Aahmod. I truly appreciate this.”

  “Anytime.”

  Chapter 21Daesha was really enjoying her time with Aahmod. He was able to keep her mind focused away from Tahj. They were finishing their second game when Tahj found them. Daesha was hoping to win this game.

  “Aahmod, can you leave me and Daesha alone please to play a game of chess?”

  “Sure.” When Aahmod was gone, Tahj set up the board again for them two of them.

  “I really don’t want to do this with you.”

  “What is the harm in a little game of chess?”

  “Where is your daughter?”

  “With Aahleigha and Rahshod. Camille is watching all three of them.”

  “Tahj, I really don’t think this is a good idea.”

  “Why not?”

  Daesha does not respond, she got up to depart from the room. Tahj stopped her. The touch to her arm made her tingle. Her heart quickened. “Please, Tahj.”

  “Please what, Daesha?” he asked as he turned her to face him.

  Jade eyes locked with sapphire eyes. Daesha lost all thoughts. Tahj knew what he was about to do was wrong. He pulled Daesha to him and slanted his mouth over hers in a soft tender kiss. He nibbled at her lips then kissed her seductively. Daesha thought she would melt in his arms. She could not focus on anything but him at this moment. Tahj reached inside of her pajama pants and cupped the heat of her desire through her panties.

  “I love you, Tahj.”

  “I love you too, Daesha.” He said removing his hand from her pajamas and putting them in her hair as he deepened the kiss. This is how Aahmod found them. He cleared his throat to announce his presence.

  “I think the two of you forgot what you were supposed to be doing. I won’t say anything about this but since you are married Tahj you really need to come back downstairs and leave Daesha alone.”

  Daesha’s face was red from embarrassment. “It wasn’t what you think.” She said trying to salvage the situation.

  “I might be eleven but I am far from stupid. I came up to tell you that Amaia and Dad are taking me to a private showing at the art museum. Dad knows the curator and has arranged a private showing for me.”

  “We will be down shortly.” Tahj stated.

  “I don’t think so. You come with me Tahj. Daesha you go get dressed. We will see you downstairs momentarily.”

  Tahj looked at Aahmod as if he had lost his mind. “Dude, do you realize I am the big brother?”

  “Do you realize that you don’t need to be alone with Daesha another second?”

  Tahj sighed and started to comment but Daesha stopped him. “He is right, Tahj. Go on downstairs and I will meet you guys down there after I have dressed.”

  Tahj nodded as he followed his little brother downstairs. Daesha sighed as she went to her room to get dressed. She knew what she was doing with Tahj moments ago was wrong but she still loved him. She knew she had to figure out a way to get control of her feelings for him. Once she was dressed, she returned downstairs and headed to the art museum with her family.

  Ambi’s brother, Tandu, had rented her a boathouse to stay in for a week. She was really enjoying the relaxation. When she stepped out of her boathouse she was surprised to see Tahj’s cousin Rahjah coming out of one as well.

  “Hi, Rahjah.” She yelled to him.

  He smiled as he approached her. “Well, hello, Ambi. What brings you here?”

  “Just needed some free time to myself.”

  “And Tahj agreed to it?”

  “He really did not have a choice after what he put me through.”

  “How much free time did you request?”

  “A week.”

  “Want some company?”

  “Sounds nice.”

  “How about you come to my boathouse about six thirty tonight for dinner?”

  “I would love to.”

  “See you then.” He smiled at her before departing.

  Ambi decided to go buy herself something nice for the evening with Rahjah. She took a taxi into town.

  At the museum, Daesha was very uncomfortable having Tahj stand so close to her. Aahmod saw this and intervened. “Daesha come with me to look at the Monet exhibit.”

  She did not say anything but her eyes said thanks as she followed him. Tahj was getting very irritated by his little brother. He had to find a way to get closer to Daesha. He never got the opportunity. Aahmod hogged all of her time during the tour. It had gotten late and they were headed back home. Aahmod even sat between them in the back of the SUV making Tahj fume with an
ger as Aahmod conversed with Daesha.

  When they arrived back at home, Tahj collected his daughter and said a quick goodnight. Daesha knew Tahj was angry at Aahmod but she was grateful. She giggled to herself as she climbed the stairs. She took a quick shower and dressed. She looked at the time and noticed it was seven thirty and decided to surprise Rahjah. She told Amaia and Aahsod not to wait up for her and departed from the house.

  When she arrived at Rahjah’s boathouse, she entered without knocking. The bedroom door was ajar. When she entered, she noticed that he was not alone. She could not see the woman’s face but he was holding her naked frame so tenderly. She stifled a n angry gasp and quietly departed from the boathouse. She knew that she had no right to be angry but it hurt nonetheless. She sat in her vehicle calming herself down before departing. She went to the one place she knew she would find comfort. Tahj answered on the second knock.

  “What are you doing here?” Tahj asked in shock.

  “I know I should not be here but I want to make love with you one last time.” She said entering the house.

  Tahj closed the door. “Daesha, I don’t want you to do something you will regret.”

  “Please stop talking before you make me change my mind. No one has to know about this but the two of us.” She put her hands on his chest. “I love you, Tahj.”

  Tahj could not resist. “I love you too.” He pulled her to him and kissed her with the passionate that had been building for quite some time. He guided her over to the couch and pulled her on top of him. Finally she broke free so that they could get undressed. She removed a condom from his wallet and sheathed him. She straddled him. She jumped as his fingers pulled back the soft petals of flesh that hid her womanhood. He began to caress her and she climaxed. He leaned up and began to suckle on her nipple and she climaxed again. Tahj smiled against her breast. She whimpered with desire as he pushed his swollen erection into the opening of her heated flesh. He lifted her hips up to thrust himself deep into her body and could not get over how tight she was. She sheathed him like a glove. He continued to thrust himself deep into her. She seemed to climax with each thrust. She was screaming his name. He hugged her against him each time he impaled her. Each thrust more demanding than the last, and then when he could not contain himself any longer, he found himself filling the condom with his hot seed. As he lay there with her on top of him spent and exhausted he made the decision that he would love her forever.

  Rahjah looked over at Ambi’s beautiful naked form as she slept. Just looking at her aroused him instantly. He let his finger trail feather light down her back as he nibbled and kissed her neck. When she turned to face him, she noticed his arousal.

  “Again?” Ambi asked.

  “You bring out the sex beast in me.” He said with a sexy smile.

  “I think you are as starved as I am.” She responded.

  “Are you up to another hour of passion?” he inquired.

  “I have to have more of you to last me. I won’t see you again after tonight.”

  “You do realize that Tahj would kill us if he found out.” He pointed out.

  “There is no reason to tell him.”

  “I can keep a secret if you can.”

  “Take me,” she said with a passion filled voice.

  Rahjah slid into her moist heat to pleasure her through the night.

  Chapter 22The week went by quickly. Rahjah had interned most of the week. When the weekend approached, he decided to go see Daesha. He found her in the pool swimming with Aahmod.

  “Hi, Daesha.”

  “Hi, Rahjah.” She swam over to where he was and exited the pool.

  His eyes immediately devoured her sexy ruby red bikini clad body. She immediately covered herself with her coverall.

  “Would you like to go for a ride and get some lunch?”

  “No thanks. Mom and Aahsod are having a pool party and I need to help out.”

  “Why didn’t I know about the party?”

  “You decided to intern all week. I am sure you had other things on your mind.”

  “What is that suppose to mean?”

  “What did you do last weekend when I couldn’t come to your boathouse?” she asked when she noticed Aahmod was out of ear range.

  “Watched movies and read some good books. Why?”

  “You are such a liar.”

  “Can you prove that I am lying?”

  “Yes, because I came to the boathouse. You and your little date were sleep and naked in your bed. I left without disturbing you.”

  “Daesha let me explain.” He said thinking she recognized Ambi.

  “Rahjah, you do not owe me an explanation. We do not have a relationship but as a friend I would appreciate it if you could be a little more honest with me.”

  “You’re right. I apologize.” He said relieved she wasn’t aware.

  “Now go home, get your swim trunks and come back for a nice swim.”

  “See you soon.” He said departing with a smile.

  Soon family was swarming at the house enjoying themselves. Daesha was in deep conversation with Rahjah when Tahj entered with Ambi. Daesha was jealous of her being with Tahj. She noticed Rahjah could not take his eyes off of Ambi. Her bathing suit did not leave much to the imagination. The hot pink color of the bathing suit against the light copper hue of her skin made her look exotic.

  “Rahjah, you can close your mouth at any time.” Daesha stated.

  “Very funny Daesha.”

  “She is beautiful. If I can admit it, you should be able to.”

  “I won’t fall for that trick. Let’s swim.” She shrieked as he pulled her into the water.

  Ambi did not like how chummy Daesha and Rahjah were. Tahj noticed her watching them.

  “Don’t get any ideas about my cousin.”

  “I don’t know what you are talking about.”

  “I am not crazy. I see how you are looking at him.”

  “I was just watching how chummy he seems with Daesha. Are they in a relationship?”

  “I seriously doubt it.”

  “Jealous?”

  “We are not going to have this discussion.”

  “We are married so whatever Daesha decides to do with your cousin is none of your concern.” She stated trying to convince herself as well.

  Tahj decided to just ignore her. He walked over to his father to talk.

  “Hi, dad.”

  “I have some good news, son.”

  “Which is?”

  “Your mother should be here soon.”

  “Are you serious?” Tahj asked with a smile.

  “She was in route before you got here. She said she wanted to spend some time with you while you were here for the summer. She is bringing Joi and Juan with her. I told her you were married with a daughter. I hope it is okay that I told her.”

  “It’s fine. Thanks, dad. It will be great to see her again.” As soon as he said that Jovita was walking out to the veranda with Joi and Juan.

  Tahj hugged her tightly. “How are you feeling?” he inquired.

  “I feel fine. I heard you have a wife and daughter. It is Daesha?”

  “No, Dad didn’t tell you the details?”

  “No, he said you would tell me.” Jovita stated.

  Tahj was about to respond when Ambi walked up to them holding Neela.

  “Ambi, this is my mother, Jovita, my brother Juan, and my sister Joi. Everyone this is my wife Ambi and daughter Neela.”

  “Nice to meet all of you.”

  “May I hold my granddaughter?” Jovita inquired.

  “Sure,” Ambi replied handing the infant over to Jovita.

  Ambi pulled Tahj over to the side to whisper in his ear. “I thought your mother was deceased.”

  “Long story that we will have to discuss later.”

  She nodded and smiled as she walked over to socialize with others. The day was coming to an end. Tahj was in deep conversation with his mother. He took the time to notice Daesha departing with Ra
hjah. He had to force himself to remain calm and not cause a scene. He looked up to see Ambi looking at him as if saying ‘Don’t you dare’. He continued to converse with his mother and catch up on her progress and what projects she was working on at the moment. Different family members had departed leaving only Tahj and his family as well as his mother and siblings.

  Ambi had changed into a shorts set and was inquiring about them going home with Neela. After they said goodnight to everyone, they departed to go home. The ride home was accomplished in complete silence. Tahj really was not in the mood for any type of conversation and was glad Ambi seemed to feel the same way.

  Rahjah and Daesha were at the boathouse talking.

  “I can’t believe you brought me here after your little fling last weekend.”

  “I like women Daesha. I am a healthy young man with a hearty sexual appetite. I don’t see what the problem is as long as I practice safe sex. It isn’t as though I am with a woman every weekend. I know you get the impression that I am a dog but I am just a man without inhibitions. Does that bother you?”

  “I just don’t see how long that can last if you ever expect to find the right woman.”

  “I am still in medical school. I don’t plan to find the right woman right now.”

  “I hope you eventually find love. It can be a wonderful thing.”

  “If it turns out like you and Tahj then I don’t want it anytime soon.”

  “Thanks.” Daesha responded with a frown.

  “Sorry, Daesha. He and I are cousins and I know him better than you. He won’t be able to commit any time soon. He may have married Ambi but he will never be true to her.”

  “So you think it would have been the same with me?”

  “Probably. He and I are too much alike.”

  “So you are saying that you just wanted to use me as well.”

  “I was honest and said I wanted you. Any man looking at you would be stupid not to want you.”

  “So you think you are a fantastic lover?”

  “I know I am. Let me prove it to you.” Before she could respond he was kissing her. When she tried to pull away, he grasped the back of her head to continue the kiss. Daesha finally gave in. His hands went under her coverall to caress her breasts. He broke free to nibble on her neck. She was caught up in the heat of passion.