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So, it’s worth being momentarily uncomfortable.
I noticed his eyes on my ass when we walked outside the restaurant. It was indeed worth it. If even just for the boost of confidence about myself. However, right now, as I blow softly on my coffee, I wish I was in my pajamas.
“I dated this girl a few years ago who had a top of the art kitchen.” He sips his coffee. “New appliances, expensive pots and pans, the whole shebang. But she never cooked. It was all for show when she hosted parties.”
His words make me tense. This is the first time he’s really disclosing his dating history. We’re both in our thirties, he must have some sort of past just like me.
I wince, he’s also a well-known author so it must be a very rich relationship history. I want to ask more, to have a number or something. At the same time, I don’t want to know. My stomach is in knots, the uneasiness like getting off a rollercoaster that had a bunch of loops.
It’ll never be serious between us. It’s not what I want.
Ergo, his answer doesn’t matter. I need to chill.
I’m curious so I bite the bullet and just ask, “Have you ever been married?”
“Almost. I was engaged once. Things just didn’t work out,” he trails off. “I’ve dated here and there but with my work and traveling a lot it’s hard to be in a serious, committed relationship. Usually, the other person gets annoyed that I canonly call at certain times. Or that they can’t fly with me for trips. Those sorts of issues.”
“I don’t know when I’ll be ready to attempt a serious relationship again.” I set my mug on the table. I wouldn’t mind a summer romance. I’d be the Cinderella of romance. We could go on a few dates, have some flirty fun, and when Theo leaves for Toronto, I’ll return to my regular life.
He sets his cup down and closes the distance between us. “Would you consider a relationship where there’s no expectations on what the future looks like? Basically, a fling of sorts.”
Words escape me. It’s like he read my mind. Is a fling or even just a one-night stand worth the potential turbulence of feelings afterwards? I doubt I’d catch feelings, but my brain is playing ping pong with all the what-ifs.
Do I go for it?
Let my heart heal at its own pace but enjoy this time with Theo.
Or I do take things slow?
Tonight, I decide to give in, to let go.
There’s obviously something between us. The heat of our first kiss more passionate than I would’ve ever expected. With a hunger I didn’t quite realize until I touch his lips with mine again. I kiss him deeply.
He puts his hands on either side of my face, pulling me gently towards him, caressing my face as we kiss. His hands are warm against my skin, I want him to feel more of my body.
His fingers could be doing something much more pleasure inducing than this.
I moan softly into Theo’s mouth, shifting my weight, easing my knees in between his thighs. I untuck my blouse as we kiss, our tongues intertwined.
I’m eager for more, to move faster. But Theo pulls back from the kiss. We’re both breathing heavy. He reaches for my waist, pulling me closer to him. I can feel his hard dick against my leg. Theo smells like the ocean breeze and vanilla, maybe a hint of caramel.
Delicious, I lick my lips.
“How far do you want to go?” he purrs into my ear. “I will respect your wishes, but I need to know now Marie.”
His breath is hot, and I feel the fire in my lower abdomen igniting. My body is a cocktail of emotions but only one is taking charge tonight— lust.
I need him. I crave him.
Even if it’s just for a night, I want this experience with Theo.
I lean back just far enough to start unbuttoning my blouse. “As far as you’ll go.”
I toss my blouse over my shoulder. Theo’s hands grip my thighs the moment my top hits the floor. He pulls me on top of his lap. With hungry eyes he claims my mouth once more.
FIVE
THEO
