Chapter 15
It was finally the weekend of Ivy’s birthday. Dos planned a big birthday bash at the club. We went all out for this celebration. The guest list was one hundred people strong plus we opened the party up to the public. The bar was fully stocked, and we even ordered a few extra cases of champagne. Dos had planned surprises for her. He told me not to worry about anything; he had it all under control. I just went with the flow.
I arrived at Mystic about an hour before the celebration began. There were ballons, a champagne wall and many other eye-catching design elements for our guests tonight. The DJ was setting up while the waitstaff were running through the menu and schedule for tonight. Everything was coming together. I went to my office to finish up some last-minute details when Stacy walked in.
“You good, Uno?”
“Yeah, Stacy, why you ask?”
“Things just haven’t been the same since Ivy came back. I know it’s none of my business what you do in your personal life, I just need you to know I’m here if you ever want to talk.”
“Thanks Stacy. After this weekend I have a feeling this will turn around.” I said thinking of the promise I made to Dos regarding the relationship we were in with Ivy.
“Plus, there is a fine ass lady out front looking for you. She asked for Umar, I ain’t never heard nobody call you that since I came in here and interviewed,” She chuckled.
Damn, Crystal is here? I didn’t know Ivy invited her. “Ok, you can bring her back here.” Stacy left out, and within minutes there was a knock at the door.
“Come in.”
The door opened and a stunning Crystal dressed in a blue strapless dress walked in.
“Damn Ma you look good enough to eat,” I said, as I got up from my desk and walked over to her for a hug. My arms wrapped around her curves for an embrace that felt like it was more than friends, but not lovers; yet. She smelled so good. I loved the way she looked outside of the gym.
“Hey Umar. You know you are fine sir,” she said as we embraced.
“Look at us. Matching like a couple.”
She blushed at the thought. “Before Ivy gets here can we talk?” she asked.
“Sure, what’s up?”
“I think I need to step away from this.” Her hands gestured to the space between us.
“This,” I said puzzled.
“You and I. Whatever this is that’s happening between us. I really like Ivy and Dos. I know your relationship is already complicated. I just think it would be best if I stepped aside.”
I closed the space that separated us. I stood there examining Crystal’s face. She was so beautiful. My left hand glided down the side of her arm. She looked at me. “Umar, we can’t..” Her words were interrupted by my lips touching hers. She returned my gesture as we kissed intensely before she pulled away.
“Umar, Ivy..”
“It’s not what you think.”
“You love her. I can see it when you look at her. I’m not cut out to compete with any woman over a man. Your life is too complicated right now.”
“Crystal,” I said grabbing her by the hand and pulling her closer. “After tonight, I’ll be able to explain everything to you. Just give me tonight.” I begged. She tried to pull away, but I backed her up against the wall. I kissed her again and she relaxed just enough for our tongues to wrestle as we tasted each other. My hand rubbed up her thigh and into a forbidden place. I promised myself that I wouldn’t start anything until I ended things with Ivy, but I had to, It might be my only chance to touch her. My fingers traced the floral lace of her panties and grinded against her nub through the fabric. She moaned in my ear as her panties became moist. “I promise I won’t make you wait any longer than you have to. The next time I see you, I’mma take what’s mine. You will be mine,” I whispered in her ear. Her body shook at my words and actions. I removed my fingers and smelled her. I had dreamt of knowing what she smelled like. And now that I had her scent, she couldn’t hide from me.
For the rest of the night, I watched Crystal. Yes, I made sure that Ivy felt special, but I could track Crystal through the room full of people; her scent was that strong and her pull on my heart was that powerful. I danced with Ivy, as did Dos, but I danced with Crystal. I was staking my claim quietly and often. I tried to make my actions unnoticeable, but Stacy caught on. I was sure Dos could see it because he grinned at me and nodded. I just hoped that Ivy was having too much fun with her friends and with Crystal to pay me any attention.
The club was packed to capacity and the music kept everyone on the dance floor. By the time the birthday cake was brought out Ivy was wasted and so was Crystal. By three am when the party died down Ivy and Crystal were in no position to drive home.
“Hey Uno, Can you drop Ivy off at home and I’ll close up here?
“Umm, sure. I think I need to drop Crystal and a few of the other ladies off too. You sure you don’t want my help?”
“Yeah, I got it,” he said, looking around at the mess his soiree created.
“You think she had fun?”
“I sure hope so. We both know what’s coming next. I’m not sure how that’s going to go. I just wanted her to have a night of fun with both of us.”
I looked over at her and Crystal. They were still having fun. “Man, I think you outdid yourself, Ivy is lucky to have you.” We dapped each other up before I headed over to the ladies to gather them up and escort them to the car.
“Ivy, did you enjoy your yourself?” I asked her as I navigated the way toward Nana’s house.
“No, Uno, I want to go home with you tonight.” I looked at Crystal through the rear-view mirror. She was quiet. “Are you sure?” I asked.
“Yes,” she replied slurring her words.
“Well let me drop Crystal off at home.”
“No, It’s still my birthday! I want Crystal to come with us.”
“Crystal? “I looked at her again in the mirror.
“The birthday girl has spoken,” she responded and then the two ladies high-fived each other. I just shook my head and drove all three of us back to my place.
I managed to get the ladies inside my condo. Their half drunken state was hilarious. They were singing off key, and dancing in the hallway. When we got inside the apartment Ivy instructed Alexa to play her party playlist. Both ladies danced and entertained themselves.
I opted for aspirin and a glass of water. I texted Dos to let him know that we were at my place. I sat down on the sofa and watched them have fun. After about ten fast-paced songs the tempo on the playlist slowed down. The ladies were still dancing and this time their bodies were a little closer together. Yeah, they were twerking on each other and having fun earlier but now, they were feeling on each other and laughing. I tried not to put too much into their actions because alcohol will have you doing shit you wouldn’t do sober.
Ivy turned her attention toward me. She started dancing more seductively. To my surprise Crystal joined her. I watched them in a trancelike state as their dresses fell to the floor revealing their statuesque figures. Each woman was gorgeous in their own way, and I was attracted to both. I bit down on my bottom lip as two sets of perfectly shaped titties paraded in front of me. My dick begged to be unleashed from my pants. All the self-control in my being wanted me to act out. But I couldn’t take advantage of them. And I didn’t want to do anything without Dos being here. After all it was his night with Ivy, and I was ending things with Ivy. But that didn’t stop them from craving my attention.
“Come dance with us,” Ivy pleaded.
I shook my head, no. But they insisted and eventually they pulled me up off the couch.
“You wanna know what I wished for tonight?”
“What did the birthday girl wish for?” I quizzed as both ladies grinded up against me.
“This,” she said as she kissed me, pulled Crystal by the hand, and instructed her to kiss me. Crystal did as she was instructed. Her lips pressed against mine as they took turns until we were all kissing together.