Big on Education

by Laurie Ames

  Allison offered to go to the store and check on things for Juanita after her nursing shifts, but Juanita refused. She said that Allison had already done so much for her and she was already greatly in her debt. But Allison was adamant, and she would faithfully ride by the store after all her hospital shifts.

  One night, about two weeks after the incident, Allison was riding by after work and noticed a bright red car sitting across the street from Juanita’s store. She slowed down in order to get a closer look at the person who was sitting in the car—half-expecting to see Walt Fanning’s face peering out of the window. But, to her surprise, the person she saw staking out Juanita’s clothing store just happened to be Elaine.

  Allison was so surprised that she nearly swerved into another car. The driver of the car honked angrily and passed her quickly, while flashing an irate look. Allison lip synced an apology to the driver and swiftly pulled over to park.

  What was Elaine doing parked in front of Juanita’s store? She didn’t know the specifics of Juanita’s relationship with Elaine, but it seemed strange that Elaine would be sitting across the street, peering into the store—especially so late at night. The store had been closed for hours.

  Allison quickly dialed Juanita’s cell phone number. “Hello?” Juanita answered in a sleepy-sounding voice.

  “Hey, I’m sorry if I woke you, hon, but I was just driving past your store and I saw a suspicious-looking vehicle sitting across the street. It looked like someone was watching your store. I thought it was Walt, but when I drove past, I saw that it was actually Elaine.”

  “What?” Juanita sounded both surprised and confused. “Are you sure?”

  “Yeah, I’m sure it’s her. I’m sitting here looking at her right now,” Allison explained.

  Juanita grew silent for a moment.

  “Is there any reason she would be sitting outside of the store this late?” Alison asked, concernedly.

  “Not that I can think of,” Juanita replied quietly.

  “Well, do you want me to say something to her…or maybe…call someone…,” Allison began.

  “No, no,” Juanita replied quickly. “I’ll deal with it. I’ll get to the bottom of it. But, thank you, just as well.” Allison sensed her tone had a hint of concern in it, and that it bothered her. But she didn’t say anything at that time. She let Juanita get back to sleep.

  As soon as Allison got off the phone, she noticed Elaine suddenly staring over toward her car. Allison figured that Elaine couldn’t tell who she was, because it was dark and too far away, but for whatever reason, Elaine quickly started her car and pulled away.

  ***

  Over the next few weeks, Allison drove past the store after every one of her shifts. She never mentioned it to Juanita, but she never again saw Elaine’s car—nor any other car—sitting in front of the store. She wondered if Juanita had “taken care of it,” whatever that had meant.

  It was the first week of December when Allison finally got the call she had been eagerly anticipating. She was watching one of her favorite shows on television, and enjoying a day off from work, when her cellphone rang. She looked down and saw that it was Juanita.

  “Hey, you,” she said into the phone, grinning from ear to ear.

  “Hello, beautiful,” Juanita replied, cheerfully.

  “You sound like you’re in a good mood,” Allison commented. “How did your doctor’s appointment go?” she asked.

  “I got my casts off,” Juanita exclaimed, happily. “And I did a bit of physical therapy, today. I’m good to go! I’m so excited!”

  “That’s wonderful, Juanita! I’m so happy for you!” Allison said warmly.

  “And…the best news is, my mom is leaving tonight. She’s going home and back to work. So…it’s time for me to fulfill my promise to you,” Juanita mused. “I’m taking you out to a very fine dinner tomorrow night, so wear something hot and ravishing. Can you make it?”

  “Oh, Juanita, you don’t have to…” Allison began.

  “Don’t even start, Alli. I’m doing it, we’re going and that’s that!” Juanita stated firmly.

  Allison had been looking forward to their dinner date for weeks and was elated inside but hadn’t wanted Juanita to feel obligated. “Okay, that sounds really great, actually. I’m looking forward to it,” Allison replied, gladly.

  ***

  The next day, Allison woke up feeling excited, even though there was two inches of fresh snow on the ground outside. She had the day off and wanted to go out and shop for a new dress to wear to her dinner date with Juanita. She had no idea where they were going, but Juanita had told her it’s a very upscale restaurant, and that she’d made reservations for 7:00.

  Allison decided to check out Juanita’s store—secretly, of course. She was curious to check it out, but she also wanted to be a little nosy and see if Walt or Elaine had been snooping around the place at all.

  Juanita’s store employees didn’t know who she was, so when she entered the Crawford’s Clothing Emporium, they treated her as if she was a regular customer. The two women were very friendly and helpful. She told them about her fancy dinner date—without mentioning who it was, of course—and they showed her some lovely choices for her evening attire.

  Allison picked out a long, form-fitting, shimmery, emerald-green dress that she felt accented her green eyes. It had a sexy slit up the right side that went all the way up to the lower thigh. She tried it on in one of the dressing rooms and observed herself in the mirror. The pretty young clerk gave a thumbs-up and assured her that her dinner date would be very impressed. Little did the clerk know that Allison’s date was her boss.

  Chapter 6: The Dinner Date

  Allison’s door speaker buzzed at 6:35. She had just added a final coat of lip gloss to her lips, trying to make them look as sensual and alluring as possible. She pressed the button next to the buzzer.

  “I’ll be right out!” she said into the speaker. She grabbed her purse and dress coat and headed outside.

  Juanita was waiting for her at the door. She was wearing a long black faux fur coat and a lovely leopard print hat and gloves set. She looked absolutely stunning. Her face was made up like a model from Ebony magazine and her hair was layered in dark shiny waves, hanging freely around her shoulders. Allison couldn’t see the dress that she was wearing, but her high-heeled black stilettos looked gorgeous on her feet.

  Allison’s face lit up at the sight of Juanita standing, attractive and glowing on her doorstep. She greeted her with a passionate hug, holding her tightly and inhaling the aroma of her fruity-scented perfume spray. It was hard for her to let her go, after having gone so long without seeing her.

  “You look amazing!” Allison told Juanita with an enthralled smile.

  “So do you!” Juanita replied, standing back to get a good look. The two women climbed into Juanita’s silver SUV and headed downtown.

  Allison couldn’t believe how extravagant the restaurant looked. It was called Bello Italiano and was not the kind of place you get a table on impulse. It was breathtakingly beautiful. There were golden statues in every corner, crystal chandeliers on the ceiling, and extraordinary paintings on every wall. There were flowers on each table, and delicate live piano music played in the background. She looked around at the busy tables. An old couple were eating side by side, one glass of wine each, studiously bent over their meals. A group of young professional women were giggling loudly as a stern woman dining alone nearby looked on and frowned. Businessmen in their grey suits were lighting up cigars. Wealthy American tourists were trying to decipher the menu. The noise level was high. The smoke level, too. But it didn’t bother her, this was an energizing place.

  The tuxedo-clad host escorted them to their seats and offered them the specials. Allison opened the menu, hoping she’d be able to pronounce the names of the dishes.

  “Wow! This place is incredible!” Allison said to Juanita, as she looked around impressed.

  “Well, you deserve it, Alli,” Juanita replie
d with an adoring smile. “It’s not every day I get to thank a wonderful beautiful woman for saving my life. That’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I wanted to make it count.” She reached across the table and placed her hand on top of Allison’s.

  Allison smiled, feeling her cheeks becoming rosier as she blushed.

  They enjoyed a wonderfully intimate dinner together, and the passion and attraction for each other grew. Allison wanted to ask Juanita more about the hit and run accident and suspicions about Elaine, but she didn’t want to ruin their happy flirtatious mood. ‘Those things can wait until later’ she thought silently as she become engulfed Juanita’s company.

  After their lavish dinner, the valet brought Juanita’s SUV around to the front of the restaurant.

  “Sooo, I have something really special for you, but I left it back at my place. Do you mind if we stop there and get it?” Juanita asked as they turned onto the main road. Allison was quite aware that Juanita wanted to get her back to her place, and she was more than willing to take the bait.

  “Sure, although that amazing dinner was more than thank-you enough,” Allison replied with a sincere smile.

  Juanita reached over and placed a soft hand on Allison’s right thigh. Allison placed her own hand on hers and stroked it gently, sensuously. Both women knew what was on each other’s mind as they drove toward Juanita’s house in comfortable silence, with the radio playing soft, smooth R&B music.

  When they pulled into Juanita’s driveway, she turned the engine off, but left the music playing. She turned to face Allison and smiled seductively at her.

  “Thank you, so much for a wonderful dinner—the most incredible dinner I have ever had, actually,” Allison told her softly, looking deep into Juanita’s alluring hazel eyes.

  “Stop thanking me, Alli,” Juanita said, in playfully stern voice. “The second part of your thank-you present is inside. I can’t wait to give it to you.”

  She raised her eyebrows as her grin widened, then she opened the driver’s side door and got out. Allison followed her lead and they headed into Juanita’s quaint little ranch style home.

  Once inside, Allison looked around Juanita’s off-white carpeted living room. The paint on the wall was a peach color and the furnishings consisted of a grey leather sectional sofa and a matching grey glass-topped coffee table. Against the wall on the far end of the room was a 60-inch plasma TV on a grey television stand.

  “You have a lovely home,” Allison stated, as Juanita took her coat and hung it up in the front closet, next to her own.

  “Thanks,” Juanita replied. “It was my mother’s. She gave it to me when she moved away for her job promotion. They supplied her with an apartment and a company vehicle when she accepted the position, so, she signed this house over to me. Make yourself at home. I’ll get us some drinks, and, of course, grab your gift.” She winked at Allison as she left the room, switching her hips and bountiful ass in her tight black dress, as Allison gazed at her from behind.

  Allison sat down on the leather sofa and looked around the room as she awaited Juanita’s return. Juanita had pictures and paintings on every wall. One particular photo caught her eye. It was a picture of Juanita and Elaine at the grand opening of Juanita’s clothing store. As she observed the photo more closely, something in the background caught her eye. It was a blackish-colored car with darkly tinted windows parked in the background of the photo.

  Juanita returned to the living room with a tray of champagne and two wine glasses. Also, on the tray was a small silver box with a pretty silver ribbon tied around it. Allison’s eyes lit up when Juanita set the tray down on the coffee table.

  “Wow,” was all Allison could muster up to say as her eyes sparkled with excitement. She was staring at the pretty little silver box as Juanita filled both wine glasses with champagne. She picked up a remote control and pressed a button, and the lights went low, and the room filled with smooth, slow R&B music.

  “I wanted tonight to be special,” Juanita said in a soft, sultry voice. She handed Allison a drink as she sat down beside her on the leather sofa.

  “Thanks,” Allison said as she accepted the glass and tried hard not to blush. Juanita held her glass up toward Allison and grinned.

  “What shall we cheer to?” she asked, looking fondly into Allison’s deep green eyes.

  “Umm, let us toast to a new beginning,” Allison suggested. They clinked their glasses together and took a long sip of champagne.

  “And now for the best part.” Juanita picked the box up from the tray and held it in her hand. “This is for you,” she said happily and placed the box in Allison’s hand. Allison undid the bow and opened the small box. Inside was a beautiful silver necklace with the word: MY ANGEL written in large, fancy cursive letters.

  “Oh, my God!” Allison gasped in awe at the lovely necklace as she held it up in front of her face. “It’s beautiful!” Juanita looked at her with adoration in her eyes.

  “It’s because you are a nurse, a healer and my Angel. You like it?” Juanita asked, already able to tell that she did, of course.

  “Like it? I absolutely LOVE it, Juanita!” Allison exclaimed excitedly. Juanita smiled proudly as she helped Allison put it around her neck. They went over to a mirror hanging on Juanita’s living room wall so that Allison could look at it.

  “It looks so beautiful on you, Alli,” Juanita said softly, admiring her from behind.

  “Just like you,” Allison replied, her voice barely above a whisper. She turned around to face Juanita and at that moment, all the passionate juices that had been building up within her came flowing to the surface. With their eyes closed, their faces drifted closer, until their noses rubbed together.

  Allison took Juanita’s delicate, sweet face into her hands and pressed her shimmery glossed lips against hers. Juanita closed her eyes and moaned softly, surrendering to Allison’s kiss. Allison slid her tongue between Juanita’s luscious, slightly parted lips and explored the sweet taste of her mouth. Allison’s right hand found one of Juanita’s soft firm breasts and squeezed gently, causing her to let out another moan of passion. Juanita’s soft sounds of enjoyment turned Allison on to no end. She could feel herself becoming moist with arousal between her own thighs.

  “I want you,” Allison murmured, her words muffled by Juanita’s soft lips. Juanita briefly broke away from their embrace and looked at Allison with eyes like hazel pools of fierce desire.

  “Then, take me,” Juanita replied, her eyes never leaving Allison’s. She unzipped her tight black dress and let it fall carelessly to the floor. Allison’s eyes took in her beautiful brown frame, from her shiny black stiletto heels all the way up to her long wavy black hair. She didn’t have to be told twice.

  Allison took Juanita into her arms and they embraced passionately, as they made their way back into Juanita’s bedroom. Juanita laid down on her lavender comforter as Allison slipped out of her tight cocktail dress. She climbed onto the bed and slid her thin body in between Juanita’s parted legs. The two women continued to undress one another, with Juanita unhooking Allison’s strapless silk bra and Allison removing Juanita’s thin satin one. They then kissed harder, their breasts flattening together, their hard nipples digging into each other's hot flesh. Allison’s mouth soon found Juanita’s breasts. She licked and sucked hungrily on her taut nipples, burying her face in Juanita’s warm, soft bosom. Juanita threw her head back and hissed with pleasure while running her fingers through Allison’s thick blonde hair.

  Allison trailed kisses down Juanita’s belly until she reached the warm moistness of her womanhood. She could feel the heat of arousal emanating from beneath the thin fabric of Juanita’s satin panties. She pulled her panties down gently, trailing kisses along Juanita’s thigh and calf as she did so, until they slid over her feet and onto the bed.

  Allison massaged Juanita’s clit with her fingertips, causing Juanita to jerk her hips upward and forward against Allison’s intimate touch. Juanita moaned and sighed, writhing with d
elight.

  “Ohhh, Alli,” she mumbled between heavy breaths. She reached and pulled down on Allison’s golden hair as Allison’s lips made contact on Juanita’s moist, swollen clit. Her tongue flicked at the engorged dark and sensual mound. She was delighted with the neatly shaved, almost hairless pussy and decided she would enthusiastically praise her with a deep probing tongue. Allison slid her hands around to cup Juanita's writhing ass, squeezing it tight and pulling her closer. Juanita reacted by humping faster and faster, soon building to a hypnotic rhythm that was almost heavenly. Juanita clawed at her own nipples, twisting and pulling them, her eyes shut tightly, as she threw her head back, her orgasm starting to shatter from her body.

  "Please!" she cried. "Please, don't stop, Ali!"

  Juanita's words spurred Allison on, and she sped up her actions, reaching up simultaneously to rub her fingers against Juanita's throbbing clit. The combined stimulus caused her to wail with pleasure. Her body began to spasm as her orgasm washed over her. Allison brought Juanita to a powerful, intense climax, causing Juanita’s legs to shake uncontrollably as her hips pressed against Allison’s face.