Chapter 15 Solana
THE NEXT MORNING…
I felt him before; I opened my eyes as the events of last night came to my mind and my body.
Now that I allowed that man to touch me, my girl was acting like she’d never been touched before.
I glanced over at the clock and realized I needed to get back to the shop and soon if I wanted the folks to have fresh treats.
I usually woke up earlier than this, so I was already behind.
I turned within Duke’s arms and traced the curves of his jawline and the tip of his nose. I couldn’t help it but to lean in and place kisses in every place I touched until his eyes peeled open slowly. Soon after, a smile followed it.
“I need you to take me back to my shop, sir. I have to start prepping for the day, and I’m already behind.” I whispered.
I held my hand in front of my mouth, afraid he would smell my morning breath. He reached out and pulled my hand from in front of my face.
“You don’t have to do that. We grown and I already smelled it sweets. Ain’t nothing sweet about it.” He cracked.
I swatted his shoulder, causing him to laugh. “I’m just fucking with you, sweets. It’s gone take us at least thirty to forty-five minutes to get back, baby. You think you can call Jessa to open for you?” he asked.
“Maybe. But she is going to want to know why I can’t do it.”
He leaned in and pecked my lips a few times.
“Tell her you came home with your man.”
My eyes widened. I wasn’t sure what we were, but him making it plain was enough for me.
I smiled.
“Oh, so you’re my man now? You know this is a new day and age. Just because you fucked doesn’t mean you have to be my man.”
His brow lifted, and he smacked my ass causing me to giggle.
“I don’t know what those new age women are doing but you, Sweets, are taken. Understood?” he asked.
I nodded, then leaned forward to kiss him a few times. Then slipped out of the bed to figure out where I left my phone.
“I think it’s downstairs on the island.” Duke called out.
I nodded and stepped out of the room, taking in all the things I hadn’t paid attention to the first time he brought me upstairs.
By the time I made it back to the kitchen, my phone was still sitting on the counter.
A few missed calls stared back at me, along with a flood of notifications from my social media.
I didn’t have to guess what that was about, but I didn’t want to allow it to ruin my time here with Duke. Instead, I clicked Jessa’s name, and she groggily answered.
“Why are you calling me this early, Solana? It better be life or death.”
“Well, I should be asking you that. You called me too, and I missed them. But I need a favor and it’s a big one.”
I heard Jessa sit up in bed. I already knew she was going to have something to say about this later. I groaned inwardly, bracing myself for the harassment.
“Ma’am, you never told me how the date went or if you got home. I had to hear through the grapevine that you were fine. Now, what do you need?”
“I need you to open the shop for me. I won’t get back in time.”
Jessa shouted.
I rolled my eyes because she enjoyed being dramatic as hell.
“Where you at? You know what? I don’t even need to ask. You over there seeing a Duke about a horse?” she asked, then burst into laughter.
“You get on my nerves so bad. Can you please go to the bakery? I would truly appreciate it. I even have a few things prepped in the fridge to put in the oven. Please and thank you.”
“I’ll do it, but you owe me hoe and I want details. I also expect a girl’s night. Don’t get no man and start forgetting your girls.”
I could hear her moving around the room, preparing to head to the bakery. Before I could respond, I glanced up to see Duke walking downstairs in a pair of gray sweatpants that left nothing to the imagination. I hope he knew he was going back upstairs to change.
“Now you already know. Thank you so much!”
Duke walked up behind me and slipped his hand beneath the shirt he’d loaned me. Then placed his hand in between my thighs to spread my legs. I bit my lower lip as he played with my pussy, then strummed my clit with the tip of his thumb.
“Oookay, I’ll see you in a second.” I quickly said.
“Bitch—” Jessa started before I hung up.
I gripped the counter as he continued strumming my clit. I moaned as the pressure built steadily. It felt so good I was practically on the tips of my toes, trying to get away from his fingers.
Before I could reach my peak, he lifted my leg onto the counter. Then dragged his thick head between my wet folds before plunging into me. My breath was locked in place as he slowly went deeper. Then wrapped his hand around my throat while placing kisses along the length of my neck.
He stroked me slowly.
Allowing the sounds of our bodies meeting in an unhurried fashion to do all the talking.
“Damn, Sweets you didn’t tell me how pretty this pussy was. Shit, you didn’t tell me I wouldn’t want to be anyplace else. You hear how she keeps begging me to punish her? You want me to beat it, Sweets?” he groaned against my ear.
His voice was only making my pussy wetter. I could feel my essence sliding down the insides of my thighs.
“Please.” I moaned.
That was all the influence he needed. The strokes he delivered left my legs weak. He continued to fuck me through my orgasm until he was soon following me.
“You know we have to get back, right?” I asked, breathing hard.
“Mhm, let me get you clean, then.”
I glanced over my shoulder to see him mischievously smirking at me. Duke lifted me and ran towards the stairs.
“Dukeeee, we don’t have time for this.” I groaned.
“You got time to get clean, love,” he retorted.
I laughed as he brought me into the bathroom and did everything but clean me up. We didn’t make it to the shop until an hour before opening. I fussed at Duke the whole way. I didn’t want Jessa to think I was taking advantage of her.
When we pulled up to the shop, Aubree was already inside, helping Jessa get everything together. After Duke helped me off his bike, he stored my helmet away, then followed me inside the bakery after I unlocked the door.
Jessa came out from the back while Aubree stood behind the register, grinning as she counted down the cash. It was funny how easily they handled the shop. They’d been with me since the first day, and Aubree had her own, so she was always putting me on to things.
“Now you want to show up. Duke, don’t be slutting my friend out while she is on the phone with me. I don’t like either of y’all enough for that.” Jessa announced.
I covered my face while Duke thought it was hilarious.
“My bad, it’s not my fault your friend—” I covered his mouth before he could finish.
Only for him to kiss the inside of my hand, then bite it.
“I’m sorry, I’m late. I truly appreciate both of y’all. I’m already showered. I just need to change my clothes.”
“I’m sure you are,” Aubree added with a laugh.
Duke shook his head, then leaned in to kiss me.
“I’ll be by to help you close tonight,” he reminded me.
I nodded, then watched him stroll out of my bakery. Damn, that man was fine and now I knew all that arrogance he had was well worth it. I understood why ole’ girl couldn’t let him go. But behind Duke, I was willing to come out of retirement.
“Friend, that man gave you that novocaine dick, huh?” Jessa asked behind me.
I turned to look back at her, brow raised, my jaw practically on the floor. She got on my nerves so bad—sis just said anything that came to mind. I couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Good girls, don’t kiss and tell.” I responded, while trying to walk past her into the kitchen.
Jessa and Aubree stayed close behind me, not giving me a moment to shake off the new developments in Duke and my relationship.
“No need to tell. When I could hear from said phone call, that man was getting ready to take you for another ride on his handlebars.” Jessa added.
I stopped walking and tried to keep a straight face, but I couldn’t. Aubree and Jessa were standing waiting for me to confirm what they already knew.
“Ugh, okay bitch. Yes, that’s my man and he is damn near insatiable. Happy?” I asked throwing up my arms.
We stood silent for a moment and then all burst into laughter.
“We want every detail of the date night and how we got to him being your man. I need to live through someone. Now, go get dressed. We did what we can do, but you know these folks don’t play when it comes to you and these treats.”
I smiled and nodded, then rushed up the steps to my apartment. The moment I stepped inside, I tossed my phone onto the bed and headed to the bathroom to relieve myself before getting dressed. I planned to throw on a cute dress and lay my edges.
Once I finished, I washed my hands and walked into my closet to pick out something to wear.
The pink caught my eye first—soft and romantic, with a daring slit that traced up the thigh.
I pulled it from the hanger, letting it fall in front of me before holding it against my frame.
My fingers brushed over the embroidered flowers, and I gave a quick nod before slipping it over my head.
I glanced in the mirror once more, then made my way out of my apartment.
I’d already used more than enough time messing around with Duke.
I didn’t want to hold Jessa and Aubree too much longer.
But if I knew my friends, they weren’t leaving here until I told them everything they wanted to know about the date.
The moment I stepped into the kitchen, I washed my hands, then iced the cupcakes that either Jessa or Aubree pulled out of the stove. I could tell it had time to cool. I zoned out for a little as I went through, adding the glaze to some, nuts to others, and frosting to a few.
The door swung open and Jessa stood in the frame, gripping her hips with her arms crossed.
“I know you not in here trying to hide.”
I rolled my eyes with a smirk and waved my hands over the treats I had just finished decorating.