Something Wonderful (32 page)

W
ITH MY HEART BEATING
out of my chest, I stuffed the items from the package into my bag and headed to Max’s place. I can do this, I told myself, as I unlocked his front door. The first thing I saw was the colorful city lights that glowed against the night. Though there were no stars out tonight, the lights alone were picturesque, like a painting you could stare at forever. No matter how many times I saw it, my reaction was the same. It sucked me in and I was mesmerized. Though it was dark, the reflection from the lights was enough for me to get around.

Trying not to make a sound, I took off my jacket and heels, taking in the warmth from the heater and quietly paced forward. With each step I took, my courage faltered…until I saw Max sitting on the bed with his back to me. He wore his usual white T-shirt and black cotton shorts. He was singing along to a love song. I had never heard him sing before.

As I stood there listening to his beautiful voice, chills ran through me. I think I fell in love all over again with this “wanna-be” rock star who had become my best friend, my lover, my something wonderful. I wanted to show him what he meant to me. I had to put my shyness and my insecurities aside, because Max stripped those away from me every time he made me feel beautiful and sexy through his words, his touch, and his love for me.

When the song stopped and Max turned to the door, he jerked back and dropped his iPad. His hand went straight to his heart. “Jeez, Jenna,” he panted lightly. "You scared the life out of me. You’re like a little mouse! Make some noise when you come in next time.”

“I’m sorry, Max,” I laughed and headed toward him to give him a kiss on his lips. Those lips, his lips, were meant to kiss only mine. “I didn’t mean to startle you. I wanted to surprise you, but I think I was the one who was surprised. You have an amazing voice.”

“Oh, that,” Max mumbled, suddenly looking shy. “I don’t sing in public.”

“Well, I’m not public,” I commented, running my hands along the curve of his biceps.

“How about I change the subject? I can make you forget what you heard,” he said, kissing me passionately. After he thought it was enough, Max pulled back, leaving me in a daze.

Stumbling a little, I looked at him with lustful eyes. “It’s not enough, Max. I want more,” I said with my sultry tone. He rewarded me with the most delicious, naughty grin. Just before he pulled me onto him, I tugged his T-shirt off and pushed him back onto the bed. “No, no, no. No touching,” I ordered, and reached into my bag to take out the first item.

Letting him watch, I seductively took off my long coat and revealed a sexy, black negligee. This one was even hotter than the one Becky bought for me for Christmas. Max lit up with a huge, hungry grin, obviously enjoying his view. Locked on his eyes playfully, I slowly crawled like a lioness after its prey over his body. I took both of his hands and pinned them above his head.

“Jenna? Did you take something?” Max chuckled. “I love what you’re doing to me, but this is….”

“The new me,” I answered for him. “You make me feel sexy and I’m going to show you just how much.” I smiled, seeing Max growing underneath his shorts. That alone got me aroused. With the black satin tie in my hand, I bound his hands together, but not too tight. I wasn’t good at this, being that it was the first time.

“You want to punish me back, Jenna?”

“Don’t talk. Let me enjoy.” Starting at his lips, I nibbled down to the side of his neck, then from one shoulder to the other, while slowly rocking myself on him. Hearing a groaning sound from Max made me grind against him even harder, and I sucked his tongue just as fast and hard.

Max turned his face to the side, looking completely unglued, but still he managed to speak. “I love what you’re wearing, but what if you got pulled over by a cop?”

I could tell he was trying to untie his hands by distracting me. “Then for sure I wouldn’t have gotten a ticket. I’d just have to show him what was underneath my coat,” I replied without hesitation, no hint of embarrassment from saying what I wouldn’t normally have been able to say.

“You naughty girl,” he said inbetween, biting my lip. “Untie me so I can touch you.”

I didn’t respond or do as he asked. Instead, I ran my tongue down his chest, tasting and enjoying every inch of him. When I went further down to his groin, Max growled and arched his back. Snatching my body with his tied hands, he pulled me back up to his lips and kissed me hard. “Let me go. I need to touch you.” His tone was low, serious, and caveman-like.

“Now you know how I felt,” I stated. Grabbing more items out of my purse, I placed them below my feet so he couldn’t see them. Guiding his hands to the side of his head, this time I blindfolded him.

“Jenna,” Max chuckled. “I’m going to assume this was Becky’s idea. Am I right? Do I need to thank her?”

“Shhh! You talk too much. Now enjoy.” Tugging his shorts off, I poured the lotion over my hand. From the first contact, Max made the most pleasurable sound. Oh, how I loved making him feel as good as he did for me. Stroking steadily, I let him kiss me and when I went faster, he bit my bottom lip. I could tell Max was nearing the point of no return, so I stopped.

Groaning with pleasure, Max succumbed under my control for the first time and it was gratifying to know that I could make him feel this way.

“My turn. I need to be inside you,” Max said. Before I could flinch, I realized Max had somehow untied himself. Taking off the blindfold and the tie completely, I found myself underneath him.

“Hey! I was having fun,” I whined, but Max thrust inside me before I could do or say anything else. I’d lost all sense of reality and time as he pumped away.

Cradling my head with his hands, Max looked lovingly into my eyes. I could see so much in that look—how much he wanted me, and cared for me, even as he pounded me faster.

“You’ve got me so hard, I can’t stop.” Max’s eyes darkened with passion, want, and the need for fulfillment. I would swear the whole world heard the sound that emanated from me. “Shit! I need to get a condom,” he muttered without stopping.

“Don’t stop, Max,” I begged.

As if I just gave him permission, he grabbed my bottom tightly and gave me all he had. When Max pulled out, he jerked and shuddered on top of me. Luckily, there was a hand towel on the nightstand. Max quickly wiped his release from us both, and cradled me into his arms. As our bodies linked flesh to flesh, I felt his chest rise and fall with mine. Out of breath and feeling as if I had just had an out of body experience, I peered up to his eyes when he brushed my hair away from my face.

“You little sex kitten. Where did you get those things?”

No longer role-playing, I suddenly became shy. “Online,” I answered, feeling my cheeks burn.

“We can look online together if you’d like,” Max suggested, almost sounding unsure, as if he didn’t know how I would react.

When I agreed, he chuckled happily, and cuddled me tighter. “Next time we have to be careful and use a condom.”

“I was going to go see my gynecologist and get on the pill.” Max’s reaction startled me. It was his angry tone that troubled me.

“You’re not on the pill?”

“No.” I sat up. “I wasn’t involved with anyone sexually, remember?”

Max relaxed when my voice sounded annoyed. “Jenna,” he said as he tenderly caressed my arm. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to raise my voice. More than anything, I want to make you my wife someday, and have a minivan full of children, but not now. I want us to have fun, see the world, and explore each other on every level. Having a baby right now would end all that. Babies are a lot of work. I know you know this.”

“I do, but even though you thought I was on the pill, you used a condom.”

“It’s a precautionary measure. I’ve always used one, and I always pull out even when I use one, but I guess with you, I wasn’t as vigilant.”

“Don’t worry; I’m sure we’re fine.” I plopped back into his arms, snuggling. “I’ll get on the pill.”

“You don’t have to,” Max caressed my check. “I’ll use a condom.”

“No. I like to feel all of you.” I laced my fingers through his hair, gazing at this handsome man, admiring his perfect features.

“I knew there was a wild side to you. It just needed a little encouragement. You really are my sex kitten. Seeing that side of you drives me crazy. I can’t help myself. It’s like I’m helping to mold this part of you and I get to watch and experience as you blossom.”

“Want to know what other naughty thing I did tonight?”

Max raised his brows, looking confused. “As long as there wasn’t another man involved, I think I can handle anything.”

“Don’t be silly,” I slapped him lightly. “You’re the only man in my life.”

“Good answer.” Max kissed the tip of my nose.

“I ran into Crystal at dinner.”

Max stiffened, but began to relax and even laughed out loud when I told him what had happened.

“
I
’LL GET IT,”
I yelled. Looking through the peephole, I opened the door when I saw it was a delivery person. A cute college guy was holding two large vases filled with the most beautiful red roses and a little card sticking out of each bouquet.

“Becky Miller and Jenna Mefferd?” He was confirming.

“Yes, I’m Becky.” Taking the vases from his hands, I headed to the dining room table. After depositing the beautiful flowers on the table, I reached into my purse, grabbed five bucks and handed him a tip. I remembered how hard it was to make ends meet in college. “Here. Thank you.”

“Wow! Thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day.”

“Thanks,” I said and closed the door.

“Becky, who was at the door?” Jenna asked, and then stopped in front of the roses.

“One is for you and the other is for me,” I pointed, recalling a comment Matthew made a while back. He said I deserved bigger flowers and he did not disappoint. Our apartment began to smell like a beautiful rose garden. Seeing Jenna take her card out of the envelope, I did the same.

Becca,

I’ll pick you up at 4. Be ready to take that robe off.

We’re going skinny-dipping. See ya later, firecracker.

Be prepared for MY fireworks!

Don’t forget to pack as we’ve discussed.

Matthew

I swallowed and looked at Jenna who was smiling from ear to ear. “What does your card say?”

Jenna handed her card to me as she continued to smile. Walking to her room like she was floating on air, I wondered if I did the same. Her card read:

Jenna,

Be my Valentine tonight.

I’ll pick you up at 4, as per our conversation.

I can’t wait to TKLS. Bring a sweater.

Don’t forget to pack as we’ve discussed.

Love,

Max

“What do the initials stand for?” I asked out loud.

“Touch…kiss...lick…and suck,” Jenna yelled back from her bedroom.

“Oh.” It was all I could say, taken by surprise at her words.

W
HEN THE DOORBELL RANG
, Jenna opened the door. Not knowing who would come first, I peeked out of my bedroom door. When I saw that it was Matthew, my heart fluttered. Feeling nervous and giddy at the same time, the butterflies in my stomach would not rest. Looking absolutely edible, Matthew wore dark slacks, a pin striped shirt, and a dark brown, suede jacket.

I had no idea where we were going for dinner as I glanced at what I was wearing. Jenna and I each wore a form-fitting black dress, but not too casual looking. We were a perfect match.

After Matthew gave Jenna a hug, he spotted me. Grinning, he came for me. “Becca,” he whispered in my ear, squeezing me tightly. “I’ve missed you.” Matthew exhaled a deep breath, then took a whiff of my perfume. Just his simple touch electrified me.

Matthew had been out of town on a business trip for the last few days. He had just come home last night, but we exchanged some hot texts while he was gone. “Hi,” I said, releasing from his hold.

“Wow. Both of you look so beautiful. I think I’ll take the both of you out tonight. Max can go on a date by himself.”

Jenna giggled and blushed. “Thanks, Matthew. Maybe next time.”

“I don’t think so,” Max said as he walked in, twirling the apartment key on his finger. Max had his own set of keys to our place. Embracing Jenna and giving her a kiss, he said, “This one is mine and I won’t share her even with my own brother. But Matthew is right. Both of you look absolutely gorgeous. You’ll be turning heads and Matthew and I will enjoy making all the guys jealous.”