Part 35
AJ collapsed beside Stormy holding her close to his body as their breathing returned to normal. Lovingly, he caressed her arm as he played with her hair. His heart was about to burst with love as he watched her. “Are you okay?” he asked softly.
With her eyes still closed, “I’m fine.”
“You were fantastic, baby,” praised AJ as he rolled on his side to look at her.
Stormy opened her eyes. His eyes were so soft and tender, full of love and sincerity, and as he placed his hand on her stomach, she began to cry.
“Hey now, why the tears, beautiful?” cajoled AJ as he wiped her tears.
“You! You have made this more than I ever expected,” she whispered tearfully as she put her hand on his.
“I want to make you happy, baby.”
“You do. Oh god, you do! Alex, I never in my life imagined feeling this way about anyone. I’ve never seen a good relationship…you know, the kind where the couple is so in love that they don’t see anyone else but their partner. My father has always had mistresses and my mother and Teresa have had their fair share of boy toys.”
Alex smiled as he stroked her cheek. “I know how you feel. My grandparents’ marriage was the only stable one in my life and now I watch Kevin and Dee and Brian and Leighanne and I find myself jealous of what they have. When they’re together, they look so….whole…so complete. I want that. I’m tired of the string of one-night stands and women only wanting my money or my name. I want us to work, Stormy. Being with you is so right.”
Her fingers trailed across his chest. “We just need to work at it, Alex. Tonight was so perfect.”
“And it’s not over, baby. I have more in store for you. Give me a few minutes.”
“To do what?”
“Well, you need to
get cleaned up and I thought maybe a bubble bath together would be nice. The
tub is definitely big enough for the both of us. I’m gonna go get everything
set and then I’ll come get you.
“You’re gonna spoil me, aren’t you?”
“I’m gonna try my damnedest,” smirked AJ. Giving her a kiss, he hopped out of bed. “I promise, I won’t be long.”
Stormy watched Alex’s naked form disappear into the bathroom and then rolled onto her back. Closing her eyes, she let the images of their love-making play out in her mind. He had been so gentle, so loving. He had made sure she was completely satisfied. There was no doubt in her mind or her heart that Alex loved her.
Alex returned and thought she was asleep. Sitting beside her on the bed, he cupped her cheek and leaned to kiss her. To his surprise, she kissed him back as her hands took his face in them.
“You aren’t asleep.”
“No, I’m not,” she whispered as she traced his sideburns. “I was just remembering the feel of your body with mine.”
“How do you feel?”
“Warm….happy…completely and totally in love,” she sighed running her hands down his arms. “How am I supposed to feel?”
“I was just making sure you weren’t sore.”
“A little but not enough to worry.”
Taking her hand, he said, “The bubble bath is ready. Go on and get in and I’ll be there in a minute.”
“What are you gonna do NOW?”
“Just making sure everything is perfect for you,” he answered with a kiss. “Now go on.”
This time, AJ watched her slender frame retreat to the bathroom and he felt himself harden. Letting out a groan, he grabbed a bathrobe and headed to the living area where he made a couple phone calls. He also took the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign down and then headed back to the bedroom where he dug through his bag. When he had what he wanted, he took it with him to the bathroom to join Stormy.
Slipping into the tub with her, AJ wrapped his arms around her. As he nuzzled her neck placing moist kisses along her skin, he ran his hands over her stomach. The nearness of her body was enough to make him hard again and he ached to have her again.
Putting her hands on his, she leaned against him. His touch was so warm and his embrace, inviting. “You make me feel so good,” she whispered as she closed her eyes drifting away.
“I wanna make you feel even better,” growled AJ as he took her ear in his mouth. One hand slipped down between her legs stroking her mound as his other cupped a firm breast, his forefinger and thumb twisting and twirling the nipple to an aroused point. “Ready for round two, baby?”
“Uh huh,” she gasped.
“Then turn and face me,” instructed AJ.
Stormy did as he said and he helped her to wrap her legs around his waist, his hard cock pressed against her belly. He put one hand on her waist as he reached between them to cup her mound. Skillfully, he parted her lips as he shifted his body under her then eased her down on his shaft. Her walls parted for him and when he was completely in, he held her still.
“I could get very use to this,” whispered Stormy as she ran her hands over his chest.”
“What, baby? The making love?”
“And the romance.”
“You’d better get use to it because there’s PLENTY of both in our future,” promised AJ as he began to rock in and out of her.
The water moved with the couple, sloshing over the sides, but they didn’t seem to notice. Nor did they hear room service coming into the room. Their entire focus was on each other and the feelings they were creating in each other. The love they felt intensified with every touch, every look, every sound, every thrust and exploded in their souls.
Their climax subsiding, AJ continued to hold Stormy, her head nestled on his shoulder. How could one person who, for almost a week, hadn’t said a single word, steal his heart so completely?
From the other room, the sound of the door opening and people moving around drifted in causing Stormy to panic.
Her eyes wide with fear, “Who is that?”
“Relax, baby,” soothed AJ. “It’s just housekeeping changing the sheets on our bed.”
“Oh!” and a pale read crept into her cheeks as she realized why they were changing the sheets.
“Baby, what’s wrong?”
“Alex, they’re gonna know what we did and that…”
AJ cut her off with a kiss, and then said, “So? They don’t know for sure. You could have started your period for all they know. All they can do is speculate. Are you ready to get out?”
Stormy relaxed leaning back as he let his fingers caress her thighs. “Not really. I love the feel of your fingers on my skin and being with you like this.”
“I promise, whether we’re in the tub or not, you will have more of what you like. Come on, I have one more surprise for you.”
“What more could you POSSIBLY have for me, Alex?”
“You’ll see as soon as you get out.” Nodding towards the counter, he said, “I bought you a gown in LA hoping you’d wear it then after we’d made love but THAT didn’t happen. I want you to wear it now…with your hair down.”
Stormy spotted the gown. “When did you get it?”
“The first day we were there, before I came back to the room.”
AJ helped Stormy up and they rinsed the bubbles off their bodies before stepping out of the tub. Together, they dried each other, taking their time exploring further the new territory. Finally, they dressed; AJ in a pair of satin lounging pants that matched the ivory-colored gown he’d bought her.
Taking her hand, he led her out to the living area to find a cart loaded with an assortment of fresh fruit, all the kinds she liked, and chilled sparkling apple cider. There were roses everywhere and candlelight that shimmered as soft music played.
Tears welled up in Stormy’s eyes and she turned to look at AJ. “How? Why?” was all she could ask.
Leading her to the cart, AJ poured them each a class of cider and handed one to her. “Stormy, I wanted tonight to be special for you…a night you’ll always be able to look back on and get a warm, tingly feeling no matter who you’re with or how old you are. And your name….Stormy…it’s not just a reminder of the night I found you. You stormed into my life and I don’t EVER want to let you go. No woman has ever done to me what you have. I’ve NEVER waited to make love to a woman. If she hadn’t said ‘yes’ the first night, I’d move on but with you, I’d have waited until hell froze over to make love to you. Tonight, you gave me the most precious gift….which I’m deeply honored by. You gave me your heart, your trust, and your acceptance without question. I’ll give you the world…all you have to do is give me a sign.” Stepping closer to her so that just the glasses separated them, he lowered his voice as he said, “Danielle Nicole Troy, I love you with every fiber of my being.”
Stormy lost the fight with the tears she was holding back. AJ had told her how he felt, numerous times. He’d told her how much it meant to him that she accepted him for himself, not wanting anything from him other than his love. So why was this turning her to mush now? Was it the honesty and sincerity in his words and his eyes? Was it the love that was so obvious? Or was it the whole night? At this point, she really didn’t care. All she knew at that moment was there was no other man in the world that she loved more than the one standing before her.
Tearfully, she whispered, “I love you too, Alexander James McLean.”
Raising his glass for a toast, “To the beginning of a beautiful and lasting relationship with a fantastic lady…”
“And a very special man.”
Wrapping his arm with hers, the couple took a sip of their cider and then AJ took her glass from her. “Dance with me?” he asked.
Tilting her head to the side, “I’d be honored.”
Once more, AJ took Stormy in his arms and they began to move with the music. They spent what seemed like forever dancing and it was a good thing that there wasn’t anyone else with them because they were lost in each other, their bodies seemed to be fused together, their breathing synchronized, everything in perfect harmony.
Feeling Stormy yawn, AJ stopped. “Why don’t we sit and eat some fruit?”
Stormy laughed, “You, eat fruit? Give me a break, McLean!! I’m surprised you haven’t gone out to get a Happy Meal from the local McDonald’s.”
“Midnight snack,” shot AJ as the two sat on the couch. He reached for a strawberry and held it for her to bite. “Right now, I’m gonna feed you what YOU like.”
“Mmmm, FRESH strawberries!!! This has definitely been a wonderful night but I’m not sure I’m gonna be able to move tomorrow.”
“You’ll be fine.”
Stormy got comfortable in AJ’s arms as he continued to feed her the fresh fruit. Occasionally, he would take a bite too or hold a piece of fruit in his mouth for her to get so that he could kiss her. They talked about Stormy’s life here in Virginia and she told him more about herself…little things that being in Virginia reminded her of. All the while, she traced the tattoos on his arms.
Finishing with one story in particular, she asked, “Does it hurt to get a tattoo?”
AJ shrugged, “Sorta. Depends on where you get it. Why? Do you want one?”
“I think it would be kinda cool. What do you think?”
The thought rambled around in AJ’s mind for several minutes then he said, “If you get one, I know what you should get.”
“Yeah?”
“A storm....on your lower back.”
“Would you take me?”
“And hold your hand if you want me to.”
“How about when we get back to Orlando?”
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah….I am,” yawned Stormy.
“Okay, then I’ll take you but right now, I’m gonna take you to bed. It’s late and we need to get to your dad’s before lunch,” said AJ as he pushed her up off the couch.
Before retiring for the evening, the two went around the room blowing out the candles and then made their way to the bedroom, the music still playing softly throughout the suite. The couple got comfortable, Stormy with her head on AJ’s chest, and sleep quickly pulled them under but not before AJ professed his love for her once more on the whisper of a dream.
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