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Noah and I stared into each other eyes as he held me close. I could feel my heart begin to calm as my feet were placed firmly on the ground. I cleared my throat when
Noah didn’t let go of me right away.
His hands shot away from me like I was made of flames.
“I'm sorry. I didn’t mention there was a bump there,” Noah apologized. He sighed and walked to the fridge.
“It’s not your fault. You’re used to it. I should have noticed it earlier. I’ve been here a before.”
“You could have been hurt.”
“I probably would have wound up with a nasty bruise but nothing else.”
He nodded and smiled, and I felt a bead of warmth settle in my stomach. He pulled a bottle of water out of the refrigerator. “And what would you like to drink? We have water, soda, sparkling water, and apple juice.”
“Water is fine by me.” My throat was a desert after feeling his hands on me.
“Here you go.” He tossed me the bottle. I almost failed to catch it, but I succeeded.
“Thanks. You know, I don’t think I’ve ever asked what your business is?” I prompted. I’d made a rather embarrassing admission about being my mother’s greatest disappointment, so it was only fair I could ask what he did for a living.
“I’m the CEO of Clark Industries.”
My mouth dropped. “Oh wow. Did you always want to do that? Run a huge company like that?”
“Nope. Not even close. I wanted to be an architect. But my father started the company and left it for me to run when he died. So here I am.”
“You don’t like it?” I asked.
He seemed to consider for a moment before answering. “I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it. But it allows me to give Tess a very good life, so I guess I really can’t complain.”
I nodded, understanding. “I’ve always wanted to open my own design firm,” I admitted.
“So why haven’t you?” he asked.
I laughed. “Well, I’m not exactly financially able to do that just yet.”
“I get it,” he said sympathetically. “But I’m sure you’ll get there someday if it’s really what you want.”
The softness in his voice made my insides tingle, and I could almost believe his words. The fact was, the longer it took me to get the money I needed to start my own company, the farther away my dream felt. But he was being so kind that I
couldn’t bring myself to say that. I took a deep breath and thought about telling Noah about the wedding, about the deal with my mother. Maybe he’d be sympathetic. I’d told him about my dreams and he seemed to think I could make them come true. Maybe if he knew about my deal, he would help me...
Before I could talk myself out of it, I took a deep breath and blurted, “Would you be willing to be my date to my sister’s wedding?” A beat of silence sat between us. His mouth opened, but I cut him off before he could speak. “Let me explain first. Please.” I smiled at him with what I hoped to be a pleading stare. “It’s my mother. She made this stupid deal with me surrounding my sister’s wedding. I have to bring a date.”
His eyebrows raised. “And?”
“My mother will finally hand over ownership of my Grandma Susie’s studio apartment. It was under my mom’s hold until I’m twenty-eight, which I am this year. I plan on making it home base for my business, but it’s a little hard to set up shop when I don’t have a key.” I hoped I didn’t sound too much like I was pleading. “It was my Grandma’s dying wish for me to have her apartment. I don’t want to lose it because of a missing date...” I fidgeted with my hair. “If you go with me, I’ll finally have access to the studio.” I paused for dramatic effect. “And I’ll put in a good word with my mother for you.”
“What do you mean? Who’s your mother?”
“When Tess mentioned what school she wanted to go to for high school, I recognized the name. My mother is on the board.”
Noah’s jaw dropped. He almost dropped his bottle of water as he walked closer. “Are you serious?”
I nodded. “Very.” “Then yes. It’s a deal.”
“Seriously?” I felt stupid for asking. “I mean, thank you. Thank you so much, Noah.”
“You do know that if it was put in writing, your mother has to give you that apartment, right?” he asked me, eyeing me with what looked like skepticism.
I nodded, smiling at him. “I do, yes. But she’ll make me to go to court for it, and I don’t have the money to fight her.”
Noah considered for a moment before nodding. “I’m on board as long as this is treated as a business deal.”
I nodded my head so fast my hair flew around. “Yes, of course, that’s fine. Thank you so much.”
Noah offered me his hand to shake and I took it. Before I knew what was happening, we were only inches apart and Noah’s lips were on mine. His lips were firm and a bit rough against my soft flesh. I felt his scruff rub against my face and had to fight the urge to turn into jelly in his arms.
The kiss ended much too soon, and I knew my face must have looked like a tomato as I stumbled away from him. I almost tripped over the lip on the floor again as I raced to the door. I made sure I had my purse and slammed the door behind me as I fled.
I didn’t have a ride home, but I was able to catch a cab. I didn’t want to walk all the way home with Noah and the kiss on my mind. As I entered the cab, my mind wandered to the
vibrator I had in my side table by my bed. Maybe Sara had the right idea. I squirmed in the back seat and tried to ignore how wet my panties were.
I paid for the cab and sprinted up the stairs to my apartment. I was out of breath when I opened my door, and I felt too hot. I was aching between my legs and wanted to relieve this pressure before I exploded.
I found the vibrator where I’d left it in the drawer. I made quick work of the packaging and thanked my lucky stars it came with batteries.
With little thought, I yanked my shirt off and fondled my breasts through my bra. I let out a breathy moan and pinched my nipples. I laid back against my bed and squeezed my thighs together. I arched my back and shimmied out of my pants, and with one final kick, my bottoms went flying across my room.
I spread my legs and began to toy with my lower lips. My pointer and ring finger parted to reveal my clit. I felt a shiver go down my spine as my sensitive nub was tickled by a wave of cold air. I toyed with the tip with my middle finger and clenched my toes at arousal flooded me.
With my other hand, I grabbed the vibrator and aligned it with my clit. With my free hand, I toyed with my pussy. I imagined it was Noah and his large hot hands that spread my lips wide. He’d insert his fingers into me one-by-one, and I would be stretched wide in preparation for his cock.
He’d then lower his face to my pussy and begin to lick it. He’d insert his tongue into me, and I would feel the muscle wiggle inside me in a way that a finger couldn’t.
I turned on the vibrator at that moment and almost screamed. My back arched and my heels dug into the bed. The head of the vibrator barely brushed my clit and I felt like I was on fire.
I could feel the muscles in my leg tense as I brought the toy back down. I cried out and my body tightened. I was soaking wet.
I pictured Noah going down on me. He’d make me even wetter as he ate me out. He’d go for my clit and suck on it.
My finger accidentally hit the button on the side, and the speed of the vibration accelerated. I had to fight to keep my voice down. I wanted to scream out in ecstasy and cry Noah’s name into my empty apartment. I could only imagine how his rough lips would feel down there as I sat on his face. His nose and tongue would play with me as I massaged my tits.
My nipples were rock hard and almost hurt. I brought my free hand up and began to pinch them. They were coated in my natural lubricant and I groaned. I smelled the musk of sex, and I wished Noah was there.
I wanted to suck his cock. I’d seen him in tight jeans and knew he was big. I’d have to work at swallowing him all. Even then, I didn’t know if it’d be possible. I ran my tongue over the roof of my mouth and licked my lips.
I moaned and pushed the vibrator firmer against my clit. I didn’t know how long I’d be able to last. It was the most stimulation I’d had in a very long time.
“Come for me, Jenna.” I heard Noah’s voice echo in my ear. He’d bite my nipple and I could feel his throbbing cock twitch inside me.
I came with a cry. My whole body tensed, and I was overcome with pleasure.
I got up on shaky legs. I barely made it into the bathroom. I washed my hands and my new best friend. I also gave my body a once over with a washcloth and threw on a tank top and shorts.
I crawled under my covers and fell into a heavy sleep.