Chapter 5 #2
He kissed his teeth. He was over the conversation. “Talk to your girl.” He turned to Lorielle. “When you’re finished, you can bring me my phone.” He snuck in another kiss hoping it would hold him over until that night.
Nightfall came, and it was a beautiful night under the stars with people he loved.
They all sat around the fire pit, conversing on many topics as they drank their cocoa.
After that, Gavin broke out his guitar. He and Lorielle sat close and made eyes at each other all night, but that wasn’t enough.
Benny couldn’t wait until he had her to himself.
“I can say this trip was a success and your mother is the happiest she has ever been,” his father spoke. It was only the two of them outside now.
“Yeah, I’m sure everyone is relieved to not be holding on to the secret proposal and wedding. Elle was ready to burst a few days before because Jo was so miserable. The things we do for love.”
“Speaking of love…” His father smirked before taking a sip of his whisky. They both had switched out their cocoa for a real drink. “I see you and Elle are getting closer.”
Now it was his turn to hide his smile behind his glass. Truth was, Benny wanted her desperately. There was no hiding his burning desire for her as they sat around the open flames. He couldn’t pull his eyes away from her and he noticed though she tried, her eyes always found their way back to him.
“I love that woman, Dad.”
“I know that. Does your brother know that, though?” His father nodded to where Lorielle and Gavin were screaming about something. They could see them through the screen of the porch, playing around.
Benny knew his father was teasing him. Gavin was a harmless flirt and Benny loved how Lorielle interacted with him. Tara was easily irritated by Gavin. It was nice to see someone he cared about cared for his siblings.
Family was a big part of his life. His childhood was a huge reason he wanted a family of his own.
He couldn’t wait to do the things his parents had done for him and his siblings when they were younger.
Even now, family trips were always a thing, and he was glad it didn’t stop when they hit a certain age.
“I’m not worried about that fool.” He shook his head, moving on to something more important. “Gavin told me about the band.”
“He did?” His father’s eyes doubled in size.
Benny nodded. “He did. I can’t say I wasn’t looking forward to him coming on board, but I’m glad he’s getting to experience something different.”
“I just hope he doesn’t get caught up with life on the road and forget about school.”
“I said the same thing, but Elle reminded me he had us to look up to and he’s a smart kid. I believe he’s going to do the right thing, and even if he does slip up, he’ll have us to guide him back on track.”
“Elle is a gem, and you have a pretty good head on your shoulders. We did good with you. Now your sister is where we messed up at.”
They laughed as the door opened, and his mother stepped out. “Hey, Benny. I didn’t know you were still out here.” She walked down the path and moved straight for her husband. He pulled her onto his lap and that was Benny’s cue to leave.
He gathered his things and cleaned up his area.
“I missed you.” His father kissed her neck.
She snickered. “I was only gone a few minutes.”
“I still missed you.”
“Show me how much you missed me,” his mother whispered, but it was still loud enough for him to hear.
Benny made a face, his nose wrinkling. He was disgusted. “All right. Can y’all wait until I get into the house?”
She giggled. “Good night, Son.”
“Good night, y’all.”
He wasn’t mad at them at all. Benny had some plans of his own.
When he walked back into the house, things were quiet.
It seemed everyone had gone their separate ways.
Trey’s parents had an early flight, so they were already up in their room.
Gavin was playing the game or about to get on it.
It was a part of his brother’s nightly routine.
As for Lorielle, he hoped she was waiting on him as he requested.
Benny walked down the hall to the study. He stopped at the door, taking a deep breath. He pushed it open, finding the room empty. A bitter feeling took over him. He thought he and Lorielle were making progress, but he guessed not. For her to be older, she played a lot of games.
Benny climbed the stairs and moved straight to his room. He opened the door but came to a halt when he saw Lorielle by the fireplace. Flames flickered off her body that was covered with a long, sheer, powder blue nightgown. He couldn’t explain it, but the matching robe added to the sex appeal.
Her hair was down, hanging past her shoulders. Her face was makeup-free except for a little lip gloss. He hoped it was the one he was growing fond of that tasted like strawberries.
“I thought it would be better if I met you here.” She watched him with curious eyes as he advanced on her. She wondered what his next move would be, but she wouldn’t have to wait long to see.
“I thought you stood me up.” His hands rubbed over the smooth fabric on her hips as he pulled her into him. “You look beautiful.” He moved her hair to nuzzle her neck. “And smell amazing.” Like vanilla and apricots.
“Thank you,” she said breathlessly. “This is for you.” She pulled back, bringing her hands from behind her back. She revealed a mug.
He took it, examining it. “You made me one? That was quick.”
“I didn’t make this when you asked. We didn’t have enough time, but I thought this one would work until I could. When I made this, I didn’t know it was your favorite color and mine together.”
It was a purple and blue gradient colored mug.
“I love it.” He would have his morning coffee in it every day.
“Now, you’ll give your mother’s back?”
He chuckled. “Yeah, I’ll give hers back.” He set the mug on the mantle, then moved to the dresser, opening one of the drawers. “I have a gift for you.”
“Benny, no,” she whined.
“God loves a cheerful giver, and I’m excited about this.” He flipped the top of the box.
“Oh God.” She clutched her chest.
When Benny picked out the twelve carat, emerald and round-cut diamond tennis necklace, he knew it would look good on her. “Turn around.”
“This is too much,” she said as she turned, giving him her back.
Women. He chuckled.
Benny clasped it around her neck, and it fit her perfectly. He was glad he had gone with sixteen inches. “Take a look for yourself. It’s perfect.”
He guided her up to the full-length mirror.
“It’s gorgeous.”
He knotted her hair in his fist before kissing her neck. “It’s fourteen karat white gold. Do you like it?” he asked in between kisses.
Her shaky hands traced over the diamonds. “I love it.”
“You deserve all the nice things in the world.” He tugged at her hair, giving himself access to her mouth.
“Mmmmm.” Lorielle moaned when he moved his lips back to her neck. She gripped the back of his head as he targeted her hot spot, attacking it with tantalizing kisses.
“You know how beautiful you are?” He slowly removed her robe, letting it drop to the floor. “You know I love you, right?” He looked at her in the mirror with an under-eye stare.
Lorielle laughed nervously. “I love you, too, Benny.”
This wasn’t the first time he confessed his love for her, but she always took it in a friendly nature. She never understood the magnitude of his words, but she would.
“I just want to take care of you, Lorielle. Give you all the things you never had before.” And he wasn’t just talking about tangible items. Anyone could buy her clothes, bags, jewelry. But to take care of her mentally, emotionally, and physically—that was something money couldn’t buy.
“It’s so easy to say yes in the moment, but we have to be realistic.”
“What’s more real than what’s happening in the moment?” he whispered in her ear. “You don’t feel what’s transpiring between us?”
“Mmm. I feel it.”
He smiled against her skin. “Why fight it?” Patient hands waited until she fully relaxed, her body melting into his, her head falling to his shoulder.
It was a natural thing between them. From the beginning they could kick it. When they first met, they talked for hours.
What kept them apart? She said it was his age, then he later found out it had less to do with his age and more to do with her not wanting to be tied down, but that was years ago. They both had grown, and now he hoped they could grow together.
Benny was on a mission to elevate her life, but he would start with her body.
“Watch me in the mirror.” He nuzzled her face, encouraging her to lift her head to stare in the mirror that revealed him raising her gown.
Benny gathered the fabric until he had access to her prized paradise. He admired her there. She had the prettiest pussy he had ever seen. Clean shaven, smooth, and plump. He eased his leg in between hers, parting her thighs to give him room to work.
“Can I touch you?”
Lorielle grabbed his hand, placing it right where she wanted it. Between parted lips, the pads of his fingers brushed over her clit. His touch caused a sexy sigh to leave her lips.
“You like that?”
She nodded with her bottom lip between her teeth. That was so sexy to him.
Round and round, his fingers circled her clit.
Her hips moved with him, amplifying the pleasure.
He could feel her growing slicker the longer he touched her.
His erection was hard, pressing into her lower back.
It throbbed with need, but his satisfaction would come when Elle found her release.
There would be a time when his pleasure was pertinent, but not now. This moment was for his baby.
“Benny.” Her head dropped back to his shoulder.
The sound of his name from her mouth was like music to his ears. He pressed a kiss to her cheek before his attention was back on the mirror, watching how ripe her pussy was getting for him.
“She so wet, baby. Look at how soaked my fingers are.”
“Make me cum. Please. Ah, Benny!”
He couldn’t believe he had Lorielle in his arms, bringing her immense pleasure from his touch. She was calling out his name, begging for relief that only he could provide.
“Watch me, Elle. Watch me make you cum.”
He went lower, slipping two fingers inside of her. She cried out, but it was cut short by the slap of her hand over her mouth.
That was when he remembered there was a house full of people all around them.
Damn. He wanted to do all kinds of nasty, freaky things to her, but he wanted to hear every moan, whimper, and scream when he did them.
He looked her over in the mirror. Her chest heaved. Her pointed nipples peeked through the flimsy fabric.
He cupped one of her breasts in his hand and pinched the pebbled point. “You know how bad I want you right now?”
“Mmhmm,” she moaned. “I want you too.”
“Tell me I can have you. When the time is right, when there’s room to lose control… Tell me I can take your body to new heights.”
“Yes!” She wrapped her arm around the back of his neck, holding him to her. “I’m about to cum,” she whispered-yelled. Her free hand pressed down on her clit, and he felt her explode.
When she came, it was biting down on her bottom lip, eyes shut tight. She was holding on tight to his jeans to keep herself up, but he had her. A strong arm was clamped around her waist while his fingers caressed her swollen lips to gently bring her down from her climax.
Lorielle went limp. Like she was light as a feather, he lifted her in his arms, placing her in his bed. She was fast asleep before he could pull away.
“Good night, my love.”
Stepping back, Benny removed his shirt and pants before sliding into bed behind her. He held her tight, like she would get away if he didn’t hold on to her.