Chapter 26

Jayde

One week later…

I woke up the same as any other day, to find my outfit already picked out for me and a note saying breakfast would be ready soon. I get out of bed and go to the bathroom. After finishing my bathroom routine, I get dressed. I then make my way downstairs. It takes a lot out of me, still. But physical therapy is helping me a ton. I walk to the dining room and sit at the table and wait for Max to bring breakfast in. It smells delicious, as always. It smells like bacon, eggs, and I can’t tell if it is pancakes or waffles he is making. I can hear Max humming as he works in the kitchen. He must be in an exceptionally good mood this morning. I take my phone out of my pocket and play solitaire while I wait for him.

After a while, Max begins to bring breakfast into the dining room. He sets everything down on the table. After he brings in all the food, he sets the table. He made pancakes, bacon, eggs, and a fruit salad. It looks fabulous. He makes my plate first and then makes his own.

“Good morning, baby girl.” He says as he sets his plate back down. “How did you sleep?”
“Good morning, I slept very well, thank you. And thank you for this lovely breakfast.” I say.
“It was nothing to make. I only want what’s best for you. I do hope you will enjoy it.”
“It looks amazing,” I say, like I do every morning. “So what is on your agenda for today?”
“The usual. Back to back meetings. We are getting ready to start auditioning actors so I am meeting with several casting directors today.”
“That’s good.”
“Do you have any plans today? Besides physical therapy and hanging out with Amara.”
“Nope, just the usual for me.” I lie. We have been doing this dance for a while now. I go to physical therapy and hang with Amara for a while then I go to Adam’s house. Nurse Carter has been nice enough to keep my secret.
“That’s nice. I know how much you enjoy spending time with your sister. Is physical therapy getting easier for you?” He asks as he pours syrup on his pancakes.
“Yes, I am able to do all the exercises now with very little increase in pain.” I tell him as I take a bite of my eggs.
“That’s good. You’ll be good as new in no time.” He takes a bite of his pancakes and smiles. “You know, when Amara is in better shape, I was thinking of bringing her home. I will keep her nurse on until she is fully recovered. But, I was thinking maybe you could move into my place when she comes home. Don’t get me wrong, I like it here but for the privacy, my place is better.” He says as I nearly choke on my pancakes. He reaches over and pats me on the back a few times. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah, I'm fine. I just wasn’t expecting that.” I choke out.
“It’s just something to think about.” He takes another bite.

We finish the rest of our breakfast in silence.

After breakfast, he leaves for work. I wait for Nurse Carter to arrive.

When she does, I am out the door before she can get out of her car. She takes me to the rented mansion where Amara has been living and where I have my physical therapy. I get out of the car and head inside.

My first stop as usual is Amara. We visit for a little while as I wait for the physical therapist to arrive. She has been getting better. We sometimes go outside in the garden and talk but not today. Today we stay inside. We talk about Max, world events, and next steps. I tell her that when she is more recovered and able to get around better on her own, that Max wants to bring her home. And then I tell her he wants me to move in with him. She knows about Grace, so she is a little shocked by this news. To be honest I was shocked too. I wonder if Max plans to break off the engagement. I have no idea what is in the contract they signed, but Grace would rather kill Max than pay him to break off the engagement.

Nurse Carter comes into the room and lets me know my physical therapist is here. She then takes me down to the therapy room.

After physical therapy, I visit with Amara again. We talk about nothing and everything until her nurse comes to get her for her physical therapy. And then Nurse Carter takes me to Adam’s house.

As usual, Adam is waiting on the porch with the door open. I walk up the few steps and give him a hug. He hugs me back.

“You look better today,” he says as he ushers me into his home.
“I feel better, too.” I tell him.

We go into the living room as we usually do. He puts on Dexter as this has become our routine. And then he makes us some sandwiches. We eat while we watch Dexter. Graham usually joins us after a while, but not today.

“Where is Graham hiding?” I ask.
“He is working today. He got a new job.” He tells me.
“Oh, that is wonderful. I knew he would get it.”
“Me, too. But he didn’t think he would.”
“I know. Poor kid has been through a lot. But at least he stopped drinking and getting high all the time.”
“Yeah, though sober Graham is a little more grouchy than drunk and high Graham.” He laughs. I laugh, too.

As we watched Dexter, I am suddenly aware of how close we are sitting to each other. I also realize I have a strong sense of security and inner peace at this awareness. I’m not sure what comes over me, but I lean over and kiss his cheek. He turns his head with a smile on his face. He angles his body more towards me and then cups the back of my head and kisses me. It is a full on kiss. I can’t help the feelings I get and deepen the kiss. The next thing I know he is picking me up off the couch and carrying me to the bedroom. I laugh as he tickles me before placing me on the bed.

I notice how hard he is and he catches me staring.

“I hope this is okay. I have wanted to do this for some time now. You are such a beautiful soul. Are you up for it?” He asks in a sensual tone.
“Yeah.” I half whisper.
“Take off your clothes.” He says as he begins to strip. I do as he says and strip my clothes and shoes off and toss them to the floor.

Once he is naked, he positions me on the bed how he wants me. I see how big he is and I begin to wonder how much of him I can take. He’s huge, bigger than Max. And I remember that with Max, it hurt a little. How much more will it hurt when Adam thrusts into me? He must sense my worry.

“We don’t have to do this if you don’t want to.” He says calmingly.
“I want to, it’s just that you are so big, I don’t know if you’ll fit.”
“Don’t worry, I will prepare you and I will be gentle. We’ll go slow, okay?”
“Okay.”

Then he crawls onto the bed and kisses his way up my body. Adam kisses me deeply as he uses one hand to play with my clit. He slides one finger inside me and then two. He pumps them in and out of me, slowly working me open and stretching me. I moan at the feel of his fingers inside me as his thumb massages my clit. He adds a third finger, I can feel my pussy stretch to accommodate his third finger. It’s intense but not too painful. I find that I like it.

After a while of fingering me, he says, “I think you are ready for me now. You are so wet and your sweet hole has been stretched nicely.”
“Okay, I’m ready.” I whisper as he lines himself up with my entrance. I feel like this is my first time. Like I am losing my virginity all over again.