LAKE
With money and connections, my wife got her furniture in just a few hours. The men who delivered and installed the bedroom set just left. I was tired and sleepy, but Maverick still cleaned the closet and put her clothes in place. She locked the room and didn’t allow anyone to get in.
I knocked again. This time, I had reasons. “For how long are you going to lock the door, Maverick? The food is getting cold.”
“Just a minute.”
I shook my head as I joined the guys in the small kitchen. “I can’t fucking believe it. Why am I not allowed to get in?”
Homer shook his head in amusement.
“Do you have something to say?”
“Girls value their privacy a lot. They have things they didn’t want boys to see.”
“Like what?”
“Tampons, underwear, shavers, maybe pictures with their exes, love letters, and so on,” Owen replied.
“Sex toys.” Homer shrugged.
My blood started rushing in my head. “Sex toys?”
“What are you guys talking about?”
My spine stiffened, and I turned around. She was beautiful, looking so homey and a wife.
I hoped she didn’t hear the last part. “Nothing.”
“I heard it, Lake.” She joined us on the small dining table. Owen opened two pizza boxes and took burgers and fries out of the bag.
“You heard what?” I put a can of soda before her and the paper plate.
“You were talking about sex toys.”
Homer and Owen held their laughs, ignoring my discomfort. Talking about sex and sex toys was not something that I was ashamed of.
I had a lot of experience in that part. In fact, my father once took me to the sex club instead of teaching me about protection and all that kind of shit. But talking about sex with Maverick and the guys around was something I avoided. I didn’t want her to see my hard-on, and this woman drove me crazy, which no one ever did before.
“Eat, Maverick. Then we can continue what we talked about earlier.” I put a slice of pizza and a burger on her plate.
“How was your dinner with your mom?”
“She wants to meet you.”
The pizza hung in the air, and her eyes widened. “She knows?”
“I don’t lie to my mother.”
“She must be furious.”
“At first.”
From shock, her face ashened. “Oh.”
“She was furious that I didn’t tell her before I got married, but she understood.”
The guys were done eating, took their sodas, and left to the living room.
I faced Maverick this time. She suddenly shifted in her seat but finished her pizza.
“Let’s talk about the kiss, wife.”
“Why would I want to talk about my embarrassing moment?” She went to eat the burger, taking a big bite. I loved the fact that she didn’t mind getting her lips dirty.
I wiped the little sauce at the corner of her mouth with my thumb and licked it.
She just gave me a look and continued eating. I moved my chair closer, our knees pressing together.
“What are you doing?”
I ate some fries, but my eyes never left hers. “I enjoy watching you eat.”
She took a bite and talked while her mouth was full. “You’re weird.”
“You think I would not kiss you even if your mouth is full?”
“You won’t let it go, will you?”
“Don’t me again that it was a fucking relapse. You know me by now. I’m persistent and persuasive.”
She looked me in the eye. “You mean you always get what you want like an entitled brat rich kid?”
“I’m a brat and rich, but certainly not a kid.” I drank my soda. And fuck me, she even looked hot eating messily. “Call me to help you clean when you’re done, okay?” I pressed my lips on her exposed shoulder before I got up.”
I joined the guys in the living room.
“We’re going down and stay in the car.” Owen got to his feet.
“It’s fine. You can go home. Her roommate will be here shortly anyway.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah. This seemed a pretty safe neighborhood. I know the drill.”
After they bid goodbye to Maverick, Homer and Owen left the apartment. I made sure I locked the door properly before going to the kitchen. She was already done cleaning off the table.
“Didn’t I tell you I’m going to help?”
“There’s nothing here to help. All dirty dishes are disposable.” She looked at my outfit. “You’re staying?”
“Yes. I’m going to sleep in your new bed.”
“In those clothes?”
“Nope. I’m sleeping naked.”
“No, you’re not.” The looks on her face were priceless, and she had flushed cheeks and wide eyes.
“I’m sure you’ve seen men naked and slept beside them, Maverick. What’s so different with me? Because you’re attracted to me?”
“Just call the guys to send you some clean clothes in the morning.” She walked past me, and I got to hold her wrist.
“Did you regret kissing me?”
She met my gaze. “No, but you’re making it a big deal. It’s just a kiss, for Pete’s sake.” It was not the answer I was expecting. I expected her to deny it, but hearing her admit it, I felt relieved.
I let go of her wrist and followed her to her room. The furniture was pretty decent- a queen-sized bed, a five-door closet, a vanity mirror, and bedside tables.
“I placed a new toothbrush and clean towels, but unfortunately, I don’t have a bigger shirt to lean you.”
“I told you, Maverick. I’m good sleeping in my boxers unless you’re uncomfortable sleeping beside me.”
“It’s fine.”
Thirty minutes later, we were both done using the bathroom. I took off my clothes and went to bed. She came back with cute pajamas, her wavy hair down cascading her shoulder.
“Do you sleep lights off?”
“Yeah.”
She turned off the lights and nothing but the light from the lampshade. She then joined me in bed like we were a real couple. She grabbed some hand cream from the drawer and offered it to me.
“No, thank you.”
“Thank you.”
“For what?”
“For this.” She looked around.
“It’s not a big deal. I told you, and it makes me happy if you won’t resist. I swear I don’t have any hidden agenda. Why would I deny something if it makes you comfortable?”
Before she could lie down, my phone vibrated. “I’m sorry.”
It was my mother calling. I answered it. “Mom.”
“I was worried. You haven’t called me, but the chopper is at the Osmium.”
“I was busy. I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine. How’s Maverick?”
“She’s fine. She’s strong, Mom.” I looked at Maverick. She was typing on her phone. I wasn’t sure if she pretended not to listen or was giving me some privacy.
“Well, then. Take her with you. Let’s have tea tomorrow afternoon.”
“I thought we were having dinner next week.”
“I changed my mind. I want to meet her, honey.”
Shit. “Okay. Tomorrow then.”
“Thank you, Big Bunny. You’re making mom happy.”
I ended the call while Maverick was still busy with her phone. “Who are you texting with?”
“GG. She’s not coming home tonight when I told her you’re with me.”
“That’s great. Now it’s just the two of us.” I moved closer to her, put my arm around her waist, and pulled her closer to me. I then rested my chin on her shoulder, delving my nose deep into her hair.
She stiffened instantly. “It’s been a long day, Lake. Get some rest.”
“I have something to tell you, and don’t get mad at me.” I inhaled her scent. She smelled sweet, delicate, and feminine. Nothing expensive perfume, just her intoxicating scent.
We descended into a tense silence, and both of us didn’t make any movement, but I could feel my heart beating fast, my dick hardening against her ass. She then softened against my chest, letting go of a long, deep sigh.
“Maverick?”
“Yeah.” Her voice was almost a whisper, pure sex.
“We’ll talk tomorrow.”
“No. Tell me now.” She turned to face me, meeting me in the eye. Her pupils dilated, her cheeks flushing.
My sex drive went off the roof. My body burned. The heat that flushed through me was flaming, fueling my vehement desire with the dirtiest thoughts of what to do to her once I had her naked in bed. And knowing she also wanted this and turned on as I was, I was losing my shit.
Fuck.
My heartbeat went haywire. My last thread of restraint split in half.