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We showered, and when we left the bathroom, both clad in robes, Lori asked over her shoulder, "Do you mind if I put on some music?" she asked.
"Not at all."
Lori clicked a remote, and a slow song started blaring through the sound system in the living room. She swayed her head and neck to the easy rhythm. I pulled her to me, taking one of her small hands in mine and bringing my other hand to her waist. I swayed us both to the slow beat of the music.
I caught her dreamy smile when she glanced at the huge folder titled Wedding Portfolio on the coffee table. It brought back bitter memories for me, but I tried not to show it. She’d pick up on it, and I didn’t want to get into it right now. I’d shared with her a lot today about my family and my marriage, and I was still feeling raw from it.
"This afternoon is the best," she whispered, looking up at me with so much warmth you'd think I was laying the world at her feet. This simple afternoon was making me immensely happy, and she seemed happy too. I was hoping, at least. I wanted this woman's affection. It scared me how much I craved it already, because it made me feel exposed. But that look in her eyes right there... I wanted more of it. Which was why, instead of taking things slow, I asked, “Do you have plans tonight?”
"Not beyond picking up Milo and bringing him back here."
"Let's do that together."
She hesitated, and I held my breath until she nodded. "Okay. What are you doing tomorrow evening?"
"I'm meeting some sponsors. Why?"
"My family gets together every Friday for dinner. Think you could come by next week?"
I loved spending time with her and Milo, so why not meet the rest of the family too?
I tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Definitely. I'd love to come with you."
"It's better that you won't be here for this one, actually. I'm going to tell them about us. I mean the girls know, but my brothers don't."
"Sounds like a plan." We hadn't talked about when to break the news to those close to us, but I'd already told the three people I cared about most that I was dating Lori.
"Nana, Matt, and Amber already know about us."
"And your dad?"
"I'll tell him next time we talk, but we don't have that kind of relationship."
"Sorry I'm being so nosy. I can't help thinking what a pity it is that you aren't closer. My parents passed away in a car accident when I was a kid, and I still miss them."
I held her closer, feeling her go soft in my arms.
"I’m sorry. Honestly, I wouldn't know how to build a relationship with him. After the fiasco at the club, we drifted apart even more. We speak once a month when I send him an allowance."
"Oh?"
"I promised to send him money if he in turn promised not to ask Nana for it. It also gives me some peace of mind, knowing he's set up financially. Means he can't get in trouble."
I knew she was tight with her siblings, and I hoped she wouldn't think I was a heartless bastard for keeping my father at arm's length. But her eyes didn't hold judgment, just warmth and empathy. I could learn a thing or ten from Lori, and I was looking forward to it. I twirled her once, and the tie around her robe loosened a bit. I saw my chance and unfastened it completely.
"What did you do that for?" she asked.
"You're so beautiful. Shame to cover you up." I switched up our dancing position, wrapping my hands around her waist, pulling her close enough that her breasts were pressing against my chest. Her nipples puckered when I lowered my hands to her ass.
"You're so good with your hands," she murmured. I lowered myself until I was level with her breast and drew a circle with my tongue around her nipple. Her hips surged forward. "You're good with your mouth too."
Straightening up, I captured her mouth. Her eyes flared when I pulled back.
"You bring out all my unladylike instincts," she said, bringing her hand to the tie of my robe and pulling at it.
"I like those instincts very much. I like everything about you."
"Is that so? Well, I love your mouth and hands. Haven't decided about the rest." She lowered her hand to cup my cock, stroking me up and down. "Love this too."
