16. Worth the Wait
Sixteen
Worth the Wait
DESTINY
“Breaking News!
Endless Prosperity Church of God in Christ is closed indefinitely after an overnight fire that started last night and is still burning early this morning. Investigators say there are signs of foul play, but no leads as of yet. When asked, Reverend Isaac William Cooper II declined to comment.”
My mouth dropped at the same time the glass of water I was holding hit the ceramic tile of the kitchen floor. I was too busy staring at the TV in total shock to even notice the mess of glass, ice, and water scattered across the floor.
“Dammit, Peep. I’ma start taking part of your stipend for glassware if you keep breaking my shit,” Brick fussed as he entered the kitchen and immediately went into cleanup mode.
I couldn't be bothered to tell him that all of that could have been prevented if he let me bring in some plastic cups or at least a tumbler.
He was so particular about his housewares that he wouldn't let anything go in that cabinet that didn't match.
My initial reaction was hurt, watching the building that I was so proud of be reduced to nothing more than rubble. Ironically, the more I watched the drone circle around the pile of smoldering ash, the more weight lifted off my shoulders.
Brick paused his cleaning when he noticed what I was watching.
“Fuck,” he mumbled, standing to his feet. “I—are you okay?”
“What did you do?” I turned to him suspiciously.
“Nothing,” he answered loudly, but the mischievous grin on his face spoke louder.
I ran my fingers down the tattoo on his bare chest before pulling him in for a kiss.
He quickly scooped me up and put me on the counter to keep my feet safe from the broken glass since he had completely neglected that task.
When he reached between my legs and found nothing in his way, his face lit up like it was Christmas morning and he just got the gift he had been begging for.
“That's my girl,” he beamed as he brought his lips to mine again. I pulled away from his kiss and pulled his hand from between my legs.
“What's wrong?” he asked with concern.
“I'm ready,” I answered back. As amazing as his tongue and fingers were, I was tired of third base. I needed him inside me. I had been trying to throw subtle hints, but at that point, I was fully prepared to take matters into my own hands.
“I wanted to wait until I can take you on a real vacation and make it special for you,” he said sheepishly.
My bottom lip poked out. He had been trying his hardest to make that trip happen, but every time he called the travel agent, something else popped up.
Now, I realized why he was in such a rush.
“This is special,” I assured him, grabbing his face and kissing him. What could possibly be more special than your man committing First-Degree Arson in your honor?
Girl, you’re starting to sound as crazy as your sister.
I stood by my original thought, though.
“Everything is special with you. I don’t wanna wait anymore. I wanna do it here, where I’m comfortable.” I pulled him in for another kiss and pulled my dress up over my hips. If I had to take it right there, I would.
“Shit,” he said after letting out a shaky breath. He snatched my body forward on the counter before picking me up and carrying me back to our bedroom. He stood me down in front of him and helped me out of my clothes. I had been lounging around the house, so I only had on a simple t-shirt dress.
“You sure?” he asked, biting his lip as he looked down at me. I gave an uneasy nod. I was sure, but that didn’t stop the nerves from creeping in.
“Lay down and get comfortable,” he commanded. I pulled the covers back and climbed in bed, resisting the urge to pull the sheet over my naked body. I watched curiously as he went to his nightstand and pulled out a clear bottle before coming back to my side.
“You know the rules, right? No safe word. You tell me to stop, I’ll stop. No questions asked. That’s all you gotta say.”
“Okay.” I nodded
His shorts hit the floor and so did my jaw.
I know that’s not supposed to fit inside of me.
There was no way he was just walking around with that on him every day. Where did he put it?
He just chuckled as I watched him pop the cap on the bottle, squeeze some lube on his hand, and stare me down as he fully coated his penis with it. He climbed in the bed and kissed me at the same time that I felt two of his slick fingers slide into me, going in and out slowly.
“Come on… just do it,” I whined.
“Destiny, baby. I’m trying to be gentle with you,” he grumbled, making me hiss when he added a third finger. That was a first.
“Please?” I asked with my lip poked out.
“Damn! Calm your greedy ass down.”
“Brick, have you ever even done this before?” I asked, sitting up on my elbows.
“Fuck you talkin’ ‘bout? You asking me if I fucked before?” He sounded so offended that I had to laugh. He pulled his fingers out and sat back to look at me.
“Have you ever had sex with someone and it was their first time?”
“No,” he answered. “That’s why I’m trying to take it easy. I’m a lil’ nervous because I don’t wanna hurt you. What if I give you a horrible experience, and you never wanna do this shit again?”
“Just do it,” I urged again as I opened my legs a little wider for him. He positioned himself at my entrance, and I started doubting how this was gonna work again.
“It’s okay, just relax,” he whispered in my ear as he gently guided the tip inside me.
“Oh!” I gasped, then hissed at the foreign intrusion on my body. No amount of fingering could have prepared me for this. I felt like I was being stretched open to capacity, and he had only put the head in.
“W-w-wait! I don't think it's gonna–” I attempted to reason with him before he did irreversible damage.
“You have to relax for me, baby. You bein’ all clenched up is only gonna make it hurt worse. Do you want me to stop?”
“N-No.” I exhaled. To get this far and stop was not happening. “Just go slower.”
“I can’t go no slower than this. Just breathe and let me handle it. I got you.”
He kissed me gently as his hips worked forward, pushing himself just a little bit further inside me.
I cried out and dug my nails into his arms a smidge harder than I meant to, but he didn't even flinch.
At that moment I realized how foolish I was for thinking that I could just sneak and have sex with that man without telling him I was a virgin.
It would have had me crying and probably put me in the hospital like he said.
“Okay,” he said as he paused. “This right here is all I’ma give you.
You okay with this?” I wasn’t sure exactly what he meant by that, but I nodded.
That was all it took for him to start moving his body, gently working himself in and out.
Before long, the pain gave way to pressure, but the pressure felt so good.
“Ohhh my goodness, baby. Your penis feels so good,” I cried out. He groaned, making me frown. I thought men liked being told how good they were?
“Dick, baby. Please just say dick. You gon make me go soft using all these anatomy terms. Tell me how good this dick got you feelin’.”
“T-this dick feels so good, baby. Mmm.” I said, body shivering with each thrust he gave me.
“Look at you, doin’ so fuckin’ good, Peep. I can't wait until you're able to take the whole thing,” he whispered, biting his lip like he was using all of his concentration. I felt a rush of excitement at his applause as the results of his encouragement spilled out of me.
“T-This isn't the whole thing?” I whimpered, making him chuckle just before he fed me just a little more.
“Nah, this is definitely not the whole thing. How you feelin’?”
“Good,” I sighed.
“You sure? Because you slicing the fuck out of me right now.”
“Ohhh, I-I’m sorry.” I said, releasing the death grip I had on him.
“It’s cool,” he assured me, picking up the pace a bit at the same time he leaned down and sunk his teeth into my bottom lip. “I like a little bit of pain.”
“Oh, shit! Mmm.” I couldn't hold back the cuss word that escaped. “Brick” I gasped, barely able to catch my breath.
“What is it?”
“I think something is wrong! I can't- I-I don't-” Another moan interrupted my thought process.
“It's okay, Beautiful. Just breathe for me,” he said in a tone more gentle than he had ever used with me.
“In and out, deep breaths. This is exactly what you're supposed to be feeling right now. You're fine, baby—just relax for me. Let that shit go.”
“I-oh-OH-Oh my God!”
I had given myself orgasms before. He had given me orgasms before.
This was… different. Heat flooded my whole body as the pressure erupted from the inside out like a water balloon.
My breath completely ceased, my body seized up, and my mouth hung open in shock.
I couldn’t stop shaking for a full minute.
“What just happened? Wha-what was that, Brick?” He laughed, pressing his lips to my jaw before kissing my lips.
“It was just a g-spot orgasm, Peep. You never had one before?”
“No,” I exhaled as he paused, letting my breath catch up to me.
“You okay? You want me to stop?”
“Keep going,” I begged, holding his face close to mine. Now that I knew how it felt to have him inside of me, I never wanted him to leave.
I gasped when he pushed all the way in, letting me feel his full length.
No words came as I looked at him with wide eyes.
He didn’t speak either as he fucked me slowly, letting the sounds of our bodies do all the talking.
I couldn’t believe I had denied myself this pleasure for all these years.
It didn’t feel wrong like I was told it was. I didn’t feel dirty or used.
I felt free.
I felt empowered.
I felt… so fucking good.
“Gotdamn, baby. This shit is almost too much,” he hissed as he concentrated on his breathing.
“I-Is that bad? I’m sorry,” I asked, making him laugh.
“Nah, it’s good. This pussy perfect, baby. Just like I knew it would be. Just like you.”
“Baby, wait. Ooh, right there. Brick, please don’t stop,” I cried.
“I got you. Cum for me with your pretty ass. Lemme feel this muhfucka’ squeezing me while you give it up.”
“Ooh, Brick. I love you!” I screamed as I fell apart.
I didn’t know what came over me to make me say that, but I think it broke my husband.
I wasn’t sure if it was the way I squeezed him tighter, or the words, but he cracked like an egg, looking at me like he couldn’t believe what was happening as his movements became erratic and he immediately started sweating.
“Destiny! Baby! Peep! Fuck! Aa-Aaah!” he groaned as his body crumbled right on top of me.
I didn’t need an explanation to understand what was happening as he flooded me with his warmth.
I had never experienced it before, but after one time, I knew I needed more.
I wanted him decorating my walls every day, and I had absolutely no shame about it.
The two of us stayed there, eyes not moving from each other like we were afraid to look away.
“I-I’m sorry. I meant to stop. I didn’t mean to cum—Did I hurt you?”
“Baby.” I pulled him closer and silenced him into a kiss. “I didn’t say stop. I’m fine… A little sore, but I’ll be okay.”
“Shit… I got you.” And he did.
The same man who I wanted to punch in the face the day we met.
The same man who said he only kept women around for the physical perks.
The same man who said out of his own mouth that he didn’t know if he could ever love anyone, or how to show love.
That was the same man who gently and attentively bathed me, held me while giving me sweet kisses, then fell fast asleep with his head nestled on my chest.
* * *
A few hours later, the sound of my phone ringing woke me out of a deep sleep. I grabbed it quickly so I wouldn’t wake my husband.
“Hey, Eden,” I said softly.
“Bitch! Did you hear about EP?” She yapped loudly, voice full of excitement. I looked down at Brick who was still sleeping like he’d just worked a full shift. The peace on his face warmed my heart, and I gently rubbed his cheek as I spoke to Eden.
“Yeah… I saw it.”
“You okay? You sound hoarse? Are you getting sick?”
“I’m fine. I was sleeping.”
“It’s not even five o’clock. Why were you sleeping?”
“I’m just… tired,” I answered, unable to hide the smile in my voice.
“Destiny…Girl! You been fuckin? About time!” she shrieked excitedly.
“Eden, please! Girl, shut up! You ain’t gotta announce it to the whole city.”
“Okay, okay! But, oh my God! How was it?” she asked.
“It was… everything,” I said with a sigh, still on cloud nine.
“Yasss! I love that for you. Listen, I’ma let you go, since you over there being grown and shit. But we gotta talk about this… and the church! Call me tomorrow!”
I hung up the phone and felt Brick shift his body weight.
“I’m sorry. Did I wake you?” I asked, continuing to rub his face.
“You good,” he mumbled, then fell silent. “Peep?”
“Yeah, babe?”
“It was everything for me, too. Thank you for trusting me, again,” Brick murmured, pressing his face further into my chest. I couldn’t do anything but smile hard as I drifted back to sleep