Don’t Touch
Later in the afternoon, when I grab my bag and close my office, I bump into Kaylah.
“Are you going home already? There is still so much to do. The staff is still meeting, they might need your help.” I frown and decide to take a look at the conference room. Indeed, I see the managers there deliberating. When I step in and take a seat, I end up in a financial discussion and eventually I help with the preparations for the execution of the several departments.
I am startled when I suddenly feel a hand on my shoulder, when I look up I get a kiss on the lips. “Loraine, you would be home early. You're still working, but I think it's time to wrap this up. I came here to get you." Danner has a smile on his face, thankfully. I can't afford his irritation now, I'm dead tired myself. I quickly gather my things and get up from my chair. “Gentlemen, lady. I am leaving. Tomorrow is another day, so what cannot be finished today, starts fresh tomorrow.” I see the disapproval on their faces, they really thought we would finish all the tasks today. In addition, not everyone is fond of the arrogant Danner who barely greeted them when he entered the room.
With Danner's arm around me, I leave the meeting, heading for the parking lot. As we pull away in Danner's Maserati, I can feel him casting furtive glances at me. “Did you forget our appointment? If I hadn't come to pick you up, you would have continued working till late hours," he notes. “Yes, this contract is important, you know how much it means to me. We are all in suspense. It is our first major collaboration and without Aziel at work, we are very nervous.” He nods as if he understands.
We drive into the parking lot of the apartment complex and without waiting for Danner I jump out of the vehicle and walk to the elevator. Danner barely manages to hold the doors open and slips inside. He looks at me strangely, but I ignore his reaction. Silently we reach the rooftop and when we are inside, I fall on the couch, placing my head on the headrest.
“I’m so tired. I want to get back under the covers early tonight so that I'm rested at work tomorrow. There's still a lot to do," I sigh. Danner comes up behind me and starts massaging my shoulders. Slowly I relax, a slight limp overtakes me. “Hmmmm, that feels so good. Please keep going”, I mumble with eyes closed. After a few minutes, he picks me up from the couch and carries me to the dining room. When I'm comfortable in my chair, he goes to the oven and takes out a plate of all my favorite treats.
Mouthwatering I look at it, Danner laughs at my lustful glances.
“I prepared this all for you yesterday. Fortunately, most of it is still good and we can still enjoy it today," he says slightly reproachfully. No problem for me. Certain dishes are the best the next day. I eagerly finish the meal, much to Danner's delight. “Tomorrow night is the launch of a new car brand line. I hope you didn’t forget about that. Please bear this in mind when you’re in the office tomorrow, so that we can leave home on time.”
“Where is the venue?”, I want to know. “Grand Hilton Hotel. They give us a great service and have transformed their lobby into a real showroom. This allows us to have a few small car models there as by-catch. The city mayor and other politicians are also coming.”
I know these events are very important to Danner and his company. That's why I always do my very best to make it successful for him. “I promise to be on time tomorrow, don’t worry, babe.” I rub my stomach and sigh. “That was a lovely meal, Danner. I've eaten my stomach full. Let's sleep early today.”
Danner won't let himself be told this twice. He comes over to me and we enter the bedroom with intertwined hands. To prevent him from seeing the light hickeys on my body, I immediately enter the bathroom, drop my clothes on the floor and step into the tub. As it fills, Danner also enters and sits across me. I give him a faint smile and start scrubbing my body.
Danner's eyes remain fixed on me as I scrub myself clean. I wait for him to get out of the tub first and follow him to quickly fish a towel off the rack and prevent him from drying me off as usual. With the towel around my body, I go to the closet and take out a one piece lingerie that covers my entire torso. All this to hide those love bites Dordrich put on my body in the heat of those heavenly moments. When I have applied myself well with some body cream, I immediately jump into bed with the sheet half over me.
I can feel Danner staring at me and when he stands next to the bed, I look up at his face with a smile. “Come on, babe”, I whisper as I remove the towel from his waist. I know what he loves, spoil him like never before but prevent him from touching me intimately. When he falls into bed exhausted, he pulls me close to his chest.
"Let's sleep, Danner, I want to be up early in the morning." When I turn my back to him, I feel his arms around me. “Loraine, something has changed here. Why can't I please you too like before? You were very demanding in bed but now you just turn your back to me. It’s like you don't need me anymore." I place my head on his upper arm and close my eyes, without answering him. Some changes need no explanation, you just have to draw your own conclusions.
A restful sleep comes over me. Danner's problem is one to solve another time...