Chapter 20
Wyatt Woods
It was late as I stood outside Valerie’s door and contemplated turning around and going back home. My mom said Valerie had a difficult day and needed someone to listen to. I softly knocked, then I heard the click of the lock turn and the door open.
Valerie stood in the doorway in her pajamas.
Her eyes were slightly puffy and red as if she had been crying, and her lips trembled slightly.
Despite this, she managed a small, grateful smile, inviting me inside with a gentle nod.
Her soft auburn hair hung past her shoulders.
I couldn’t help but joke. “Do you always answer the door like this? ”
“No. Sometimes I’m naked.” The corner of her mouth twitched slightly as she continued, “Just kidding. Come on in.” She stepped aside, allowing me to enter her cozy room. The soft glow of the bedside lamps created a warm atmosphere, making me feel at ease.
“Sorry to stop by so late. My mom said you might need someone to talk to, or a shoulder to lean on.”
“Your mother is sweet. I do want some company.”
I wiped the side of her face with the pad of my thumb. “Do you want to talk about it?”
She shook her head. “No. Can you keep me company until I fall asleep?”
“Sure, I can do that.”
“Unless you have Emily waiting for you?”
“Emily is at her grandparents.” I felt a surge of anger toward whoever was responsible for making Valerie upset. I sat on the edge of her bed, and she crawled under the covers, pulling them up to her chest.
“Can you lay beside me?” She pulled the covers back and I took off my clothes down to my underwear.
“No funny business lady.” She giggled, as I slipped into bed. “How’s it only been a day since I’ve seen you, but it feels like a week has passed by?”
“Awe, I missed you too.” She placed her head on my shoulder and wrapped her arm around my midsection.
I placed my hand on her wrist splint and caressed her hand.
“Thank you for stopping by to see me.” We laid in silence for a while, the only sound being the footsteps of people walking down the hallway.
Eventually, her breathing slowed, and I knew she had fallen asleep.
I gently tucked her hair behind her ear and whispered, “Goodnight Valerie.” and kissed her forehead.
The room exuded a sense of tranquility, with its soft, muted colors and plush furnishings.
The gentle hum of the air conditioner blended with the quiet rustle of the curtains, which swayed slightly in the cool breeze.
A delicate scent of lavender lingered in the air, adding to the calming ambiance as the night enveloped us in its peaceful embrace.
It wasn’t long before I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep.
When I woke the next morning, I once again found myself alone in bed. Valerie has a habit of slipping away while I’m still asleep. I lay in bed staring at the ceiling when I heard the sound of the water running in the bathroom. I pulled the covers back and stood to join her in the shower.
A knock at the door stopped me in my tracks. I turned to look at the clock; it was only seven-fourteen. Who the hell is knocking this early? Could it be room service? I pulled on my pants and looked through the keyhole.
A man stood on the other side of the door that I didn’t recognize. I would guess he’s in his mid-fifties by the looks of his gray hair. I don’t think it’s her dad since he left her family long ago. I unlocked the door and opened it.
The gentleman looked surprised to see me. “Can I help you?”
“Sorry, I was looking for Valerie Masterson.”
“She’s unavailable right now, and you are?”
“Her boss, Steven Graves.”
Behind me, Valerie spoke. “Former boss. Remember, I quit!”
I folded my arms and stood with my best menacing glare. “Listen, Mr. Graves is it? Where I come from, we don’t intrude on a lady’s privacy. Why not head downstairs for some coffee? She’ll find you when she’s ready to see you.” I took a step back and slammed the door in his face.
I turned to see Valerie standing in a robe with her hair wrapped in a towel. “Why did you quit? Was he harassing you?” I tilted my head and waited for her to explain.
She blew out a frustrated breath. “No, he didn’t harass me. I submitted my recommendation for them to build a hospital. When he said it wasn’t feasible, I kinda blew up and told him I quit.”
“I appreciate that you stood up for Skybrook, but are you sure about quitting?”
She shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t know.”
I took a step closer, held her in my arms, and stared into her gorgeous eyes. “Perhaps your speech piqued his interest, and he flew to see you. There’s a chance you can change his mind if you give him a tour of Skybrook and let him see the damage caused by the storm.”
“You’re right. There’s no reason for him to fly out here. Especially not for him to personally pick up my resignation letter.”
“Exactly.”
Valerie’s eyes roamed my body, lingering a little longer at my treasure trail leading beyond my pants to my growing erection. “So, no funny business, huh?”
The corner of my lip lifted. “Maybe later. Why don’t you get dressed and go down to see your boss.” I needed to control my urges and consider what Valerie is going through.
“Ex-boss, and he can wait.” She pulled at the ties of her bathrobe, and I watched as it slid to the ground exposing her soft pale skin. At that moment I completely forgot everything we had been talking about.
She removed the towel from her hair, letting her wet auburn locks tumble down and frame her face.
“God, you’re beautiful.” I crashed my lips into hers. I picked her up and pinned her to the wall. “You make it very difficult to resist.” I kissed her again, sliding my tongue into her mouth. She slid her fingers through my hair.
After a few minutes passed, I lowered her feet down to the ground and moved my hand caressing her soft skin, as I kneeled in front of her.
I picked up one of her legs and draped it over my shoulder.
I ran my tongue along her folds and stuck two fingers inside her.
I couldn’t get enough of her; she soaked my fingers as I was pumping them in and out of her.
She gripped my hair tightly. I lapped up her juices and as she moaned I flicked my tongue faster, pushing her over the precipice.
I lowered her leg and stood, Valerie’s eyes fluttering as she attempted to regain her composure. I smirked at a job well done. Her hands tugged at the buttons of my pants and quickly had them off in no time.
I shucked off my boxer briefs and slid my hand up and down my shaft.
She licked her lips as she watched my hand move.
“How do you want this?” There was no beating around the bush, I was going to give her what she wanted.
She gave me a sultry look, that displayed passion and desire and her attraction to me.
I stepped closer, picked her up, and had her straddle me as I held her against the wall.
She wrapped her arms around my neck and held on tightly.
I kissed her and ground into her core, teasing her of what was to come.
I could feel her pussy wetting my dick and I wanted to be inside her.
“I want you inside me. Stop teasing me!” She didn’t have to ask again.
While her legs were wrapped around my waist, I guided my dick to her entrance.
We fit together perfectly, and as I thrust into her, she moaned in pleasure.
“God, you feel so good.” I opened my eyes to the realization that I was deep inside her with no condom. I stopped my movements. “Valerie, honey, we have to stop.”
“No, keep going.”
“I don’t have a condom on.”
“It’s fine, I’m on birth control.” I hesitated for a moment, considering the risks and weighing them against the intense desire we both felt.
Her eyes met mine, filled with trust and yearning, and I knew she was aware of the implications.
After a brief pause, we both agreed to continue, understanding the precautions she had taken.
I moved my hips back and forth. Together we had a steady rhythm. The only sound I could hear was the beating of my heart and the pounding on the wall. I paused briefly and carried her over to bed and laid her down, where we could continue our lovemaking.
I kissed her lips again as I moved in and out of her body.
Our bodies moved in sync, with the intensity building with each movement.
The heat between us grew until we both cried out as we reached the peak of ecstasy, completely lost in the moment.
I stayed inside her for a few moments before I pulled out and collapsed beside her.
We lay there trying to slow our breathing after the vigorous workout we had. Valerie chortled, “So much for taking a shower.”
I turned to my side to see her naked body next to mine. I lifted an eyebrow. “Who says you can’t take more than one in a day?” The corners of her mouth lifted into a smile. I stood and offered Valerie a hand. She took it and followed me to the bathroom .
Twenty minutes later we were clean, dry, and I was redressing. When Valerie was ready, we headed downstairs to the lobby. We didn’t see Mr. Graves, so we thought he had left, until we heard laughter coming from the dining area.
As we stepped in, I noticed Victoria was at a table with Mr. Graves. If I didn’t know better, I would say they were flirting. She was holding onto his gaze as he spoke. He laughed at her jokes, engaging in playful banter. She gave a subtle touch to his arm and leaned in during their conversation.
I followed Valerie to the table. “Excuse me. Mom, can you give Mr. Graves and me a minute to talk?”
“Of course, Val.” She pushed the chair back and stood up.
“Ms. Masterson, have you had breakfast yet?”
“I have, but I’d love a cup of coffee.”
“Come with me, I know the owner. She makes a wicked cappuccino unless you prefer a latte. ”
“I’d love either.” She followed me to the kitchen where smells of various breakfast dishes were being made to replenish the buffet. “Are you sure it’s okay for us to be here?”
“Definitely.”
“Sugar britches, what are you doing in here? Are you looking to help us cook this morning?” My mom had a habit of calling me that when no one was looking. But today she must be full of piss and vinegar.
“Momma, you know Victoria Masterson. I was going to ask if you could be so kind as to make her a cappuccino.”
“You don’t think it’s a little too hot for a drink like that?”
“She likes coffee, I don’t think she’d want a sweet tea.”
My mom thought for a moment. “Would you like an iced cappuccino?”
“That sounds delicious. What flavors do you have available? ”
“Let’s see, I have vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut.”
“Mmm, they all sound wonderful. May I please have hazelnut?”
“Of course, I’ll bring that out to you as soon as I’m finished.”
“Thank you, Abby. I hope it’s not a bother.”
“Shucks no! I’ll have that out in no time.”
We walked back to the dining room, and I saw Valerie sitting with Mr. Graves still in conversation. He was nodding as she spoke, which was a good sign. We sat at a table nearby to give them time to discuss Valerie’s decision.
“You know, when I saw him in the lobby earlier, I had no idea he was Valerie’s boss because I’d never met him before.
” She bit her bottom lip. “Here I thought, ‘Oh he’s a good-looking guy’.
Then we got to talking and he was very charming.
When Valerie came to the table and said his last name, I felt I was a horrible person for being attracted to the enemy. ”
“Victoria, you don’t have to feel horrible about it. At the beginning, I didn’t like him or his company because I had a preconceived notion about it. Let’s see how their conversation unfolds before we decide he’s the bad guy.”
“You’re right. Valerie has always had a good head on her shoulders.
” My mother dropped off a cappuccino for each of us.
Victoria was willing to tell me about Valerie’s adventures growing up.
We sat and enjoyed each other’s company while we waited patiently for Valerie to wrap up her impromptu meeting.