Chapter Three
The steam from the scalding bath water fogs up the mirror. Thankfully, it was still hot after the thirty-minute pre shower I took to get rid of all the shit and possibly the top two layers of my skin. The hypnotic sultry melody of Alina Baraz and Galimatias’s ‘Make You Feel’ plays on my stereo. The music caresses my soul soothing me, helping to make the transgressions of the night nothing more than a blur. The warm amber glow radiating from my favorite Lavender Vanilla scented candles’ light flickers casting a series of dancing shadows across the walls of the bathroom. The light flowery and sweet fragrance leaving a gentle kiss to my senses. I am surrounded by the comforting scent, thanks to the bath bomb, oils, bodywash, shampoo and even two small Lavender plants dangling from the ceiling in their hanging pots placed precariously on either side of the mirror It made for the perfect pop of color against my dreary gray decorated bathroom. Warmth washes over me as I sink further into submersion, water caresses my limbs. Engulfing me in a sensation of absolute comfort and rejuvenation. Water always seemed to have this effect on me like all my troubles and stress were immediately dissipated once I felt the first drop against my skin. It was the only time I felt fully free to relax and be free to let go of the days emotional and physical baggage. Granted my water bill was always sky high and I sure as hell had not helped it any tonight. But his situation was an emergency and I sure as shit was not cutting back on the utility after tonight’s dilemmas.
Thank goodness I just got through restocking my bathroom with my favorite scent. For the first time ever, my impulse shopping had saved me in the long run. I swear I would have broken down crying If I had to make a last-minute Walmart run during prime club goer rush hour, while covered in human excrement. I And I do not mean the cute little pageant queen dab my eyes with a napkin tears, I mean the gasping for air in spurts, mascara ruined, full on snot running down my face to my top lip nasty ass sobs. Thank god for small victories though I can just relax and enjoy. Finally, able to unwind; I Lay my head up against the back of my Victorian styled porcelain bathtub and inhale deeply. I look down at the tattoo on my wrist yet again. I scrubbed my wrist with my loofa only to see the image had not even so much as faded. After three more failed attempts later. I finally give up and just lay back against the tub deciding to just let it be for now.My mind drifts back to the night's events. I start back tracking my conversation with the sexy galactic soldier, and Immediately start criticizing myself for not having a better attitude during the conversation. I want to shake it off, but for some reason I get trapped on his facial expressions but most of all his hypnotizing eyes the intense feline like almond shapes seem to burn into my mind teasing me; the warm hazel glow drawing me in holding my attention with their seductive stare. As if they are almost daring me to look away. My body starts to tingle the lust creeping across my skin leaving a trail of goose bumps. I could almost feel his hands caressing my body. The aura of erotic lure calling out to my body, and my ever-willing body aching to heed the call. My skin growing hot with longing, even though I have been in my newly past relationship four years the needs of my body would go unmet for months at a time while we go through the motions, between his drinking problems and infidelity, I spent more nights alone than not. I guess my body was just reacting to the knight in shining armor role he played while literally saving me from an already increasingly embarrassing moment from being worst. Not to mention his attractiveness did not hurt. I tried to will my body to let go of its one-sided desires. It was extremely apparent with the way he responded to my touch; whatever he felt for me at the time was not that of attraction in any shape or form. No surprise there, I never attract men like that, the selfless, confident, handsome, chivalrous kind never seem to find me attractive at all, must be my clumsy awkward manner. Sure, I was no super model, but my deep brown feline like eyes were not too bad. Not to mention my god given high cheek bones, dimples and straight white teeth no to mention legs for days thanks to my dad’s height where nothing to sleep on. Ok so I had gotten a little heavy over the years but at least I was curvy my breasts are full and perky, I may not have a barbie waistline, nor do I have the new standard model of ass implants or fillers, so my averagely round booty wasn’t too much of a head turner. Still, it isn’t anything a few squats and sit-ups couldn’t fix. My arms on the other hand could use a miracle. But I damn sure have no problem attracting men, especially the selfish, insecure, emotionally unstable, averagely attractive types. I shake my head and try not to dwell on the sinking ship that is my dating life and listen as the track changes to ‘Sabrina Claudio’s ‘“Belong to you” I sulk thinking about the sexy alien warrior yet again.I roll My eyes at my defiant body that just does not want to let go of the new leading man in my new fantasy obsession. I picture him standing beside the tub in his full armor observing my naked body beneath the waters’ surface. My heart starts slamming against my ribcage the adrenaline coursing through my veins as I make eye contact with him. The intense heat his eyes sends a signal straight to my clitoris making it throb erratically with yearning for him. He begins to remove his armor never breaking eye contact with me. I sit frozen with the urge to cover myself from his view, my nipples harden the tightness of my chocolate buds giving away my arousal. He looks away only to glance at breast, he licks his lips hungrily seeming to send an unspoken command to my body of his intention to take full advantage of my aroused state. Instinctually I cover my breast and he reluctantly return his gaze back to my face, projecting a look of complete disapproval with me. He continues observing me moving only to step closer to me. Never breaking eye contact he reaches up to press on the shoulder of his armor that seems release and fall to the ground on cue the rest of his armor follows. The sound of the metal hitting the tiled floor sending an eerie feeling of being too real for my fantasy. Before I have long enough to question it any further, he reaches his hands up over the back of his head and removes his shirt. Revealing the most gorgeous body I have ever witnessed on a man firsthand. I trace his muscular neck and chest with my eyes and glance a counting six, eight, no ten pack the v of his hips making me whimper involuntarily at the sight of him. His massive biceps flexing as he pulls his-self free of the black shirt placing his thumbs in the waist band of his pants, immediately regaining my full attention. Was he doing what I think? I should not be thinking of this man like this but damn it all if my self-chiding doesn’t cease, the minute his v becomes further exposed, I am way too greedy to allow myself to end this fantasy without getting a glimpse of what he has beneath those pants; I bite my lips forcing myself to be patient as he begins sliding his pants down his waist and leans over before I can get a glimpse. I sit frozen, knowing this is usually when my fantasies end hoping more than anything that this time, I am wrong. As if he hears my thoughts, he looks at me before slowly standing up. I watch his gorgeous shoulders as he slowly rises revealing thick muscular calves attached to strong knees and I barely glance his full toned thighs when I gasp so hard, I lose my breath. I could feel my head instinctively tilting slightly to the side to try and get the full image. There can be no way a man this gorgeous could not only exist but to have such a massive cock. It was un fucking believable, not only was it about two inches above his knee it was as thick as my wrist, and as if that were not enough it is curved slightly to the left. The audacity of my mind playing such a cruel trick on me, where the hell did, I even get the Idea of envisioning such a massive, curved rod of meat on a man? What the hell is wrong with me? The shock must have been written all over my face because he slowly backed away from the side of the tub back by the toilet and literally disappeared along with his clothes and armor. I blinked my eyes irrepressibly and sat up straight. The water splashed around me as I jerked forward my hair was soaked falling in drenched coiled like waves around my shoulders tickling the back of my neck. I leaned over the side of the tub just to be sure, after seeing that my floor was in fact bare. I relaxed but could not help feeling disappointed somehow that it was not real. Of course, it wasn’t real I just met the man; besides that, how could he even know where I live let alone be in my house. I reluctantly climb out of the tub towel dry my hair and twist it up for bed. After a thorough sweep of my room, I quickly put on a tank top and panties then reluctantly climb into bed underneath my thick fluffy comforter and turn on the T.V. to try and clear my mind. One good thing did come from this night at least I will not be stuck in my dead-end relationship any longer. I know Nicki will most definitely be calling in a few hours when she gets on her flight at six in the morning. So, I Just snuggled up under my giant fluffy quilt and wall of pillows as Nicki calls it, and slowly drift off to sleep.Chapter FourI drift comfortably into the farthest recesses of my mind, R.E.M. sleep over taking me completely. My mind is clear as if I am floating within my subconscious weightless and free. Suddenly I feel engulfed in warmth, my every nerve ending tingling with the unexpected comforting yet strange sensation. Feeling so exposed to rising heat crawling up the back of my legs to my thighs and butt as it continues creeping up my spine until it is slowly overcoming my body. I instinctively pull back my quilt only to be met with a large arm falling over my torso. For some reason I am not surprised by the heavy limb as it drapes across me it feels familiar as if it had been here all along. Stuck in my dreamy haze like state I do not feel the need to question it any further. Instantly I recognize the golden tattoos they seem to give me comfort and draw me to a further relaxed state. The feel of this mysterious strong arm pulling me closer to the massive wall of muscle press
Before I could have a chance to come back down, I felt his hands back on my body. Rubbing my inner and outer thighs, butt, sides and breast. Instantly my body responded to his touch drawn to the feel of his glorious massive hands fondling me so attentively. It was as if my body called out to him it felt almost excruciating not to feel his skin pressed against my own. I cannot understand what is happening to me nor do I care. All I know is I can’t take another minute without feeling him inside of me. I need him more than I have ever needed anything in my life.Before I realized what, I was doing I sat straight up and grabbed his hand pulling him on top of me. He must have been caught off guard because he tumbled down on top of me and we fell backward on to the bed. Him on top of me, I was splayed gratefully underneath his solid form. Nothing in my entire life ever felt so right before. He lifted his self-up just enough to hover over me and look into my eyes. His wonderfu
Chapter FiveEhh...Ehh...Ehh. The loud buzzing of my alarm clock screeching loudly forcing me out of the most amazing sleep I’ve had in years. I reach over without even looking and pick up my phone shaking it until it goes into automatic snooze mode. I lay there exhausted and weary of starting the day with my face buried in my pillow as last night’s dream comes rushing back to me. Every touch, taste, smell, and sound making my head spin out of control filled with intense pleasure. “Ugh…Why did that dream have to be so damn good! Now I’m never going to get him out of my head.” Ehh…Ehh…Ehh… my alarm starts again refusing to give me a few more moments of peace. I grow frustratedly closing my eyes and holding my breath as a sharp pain stabs at my groin, I hiss uncomfortably feeling my insides cramp and throb as if they had taken a thrashing. Something about the sudden pain gives me a sense of intense excitement and I start
We take off for her gate which thankfully isn’t too far I wait patiently as I watch her board the plane with her boyfriend Jeff. I was emotional as I waved good bye to my best friend, but I was so excited for her and the amazing journey she was about to go on. She was finally living her dream and I couldn’t feel prouder. But I had this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach sure I had a career of my own, but I wasn’t living my dream at all I wondered what I would do now that she was gone. Nikki had always rooted me on and made me feel like I could take on the world, even when I wasn’t sure I could. It made me feel so empty knowing that things would never be the same. No more un planned girls’ nights or chill fest where we order every kind of fast food we could think of and random alcohol we could find and just get wasted while we watch movies and listen to music. Watching her get on that plane was like watching some of the best parts of me leave. Even
“What a coincidence that you would say I’m mad over dumb shit. Because of you getting, so fucking dumb drunk that you shitted yourself. Is exactly why I am mad at you, not to mention I had to carry your grown ass out of the party getting covered in your, grown man SHIT! While you passed out after having the audacity to be mad that, I made you leave early so You wouldn’t embarrass your damn self. Yeah, I guess that is some dumb SHIT! To be mad over. Or the fact that I am paying bills for two separate households and you who has to pay the bills in your own house by yourself once in a blue moon, unlike most adults do, have the audacity to say that I do nothing for you. When the truth is without me your apartment wouldn’t even be possible. Because my credit is how it got approved, along with the Fifty-four-inch T.V. I’m renting for your dumb ass, the heat, the electric, cable and furniture including the bed you sleep in all came from me. Not to mention this
Chapter Six Feeling amazing high off the endorphins of my newly founded freedom as I searched for my meal, I spotted the ultimate crab company and decided to splurge on myself with my newly acquired riches. I order myself a deep-fried crab, a giant Alaskan king snow crab with corn and potatoes in butter sauce for the side, a lobster tail, with a small lobster bisque. I was told It was an hour wait for my order. So, I headed across the street to the wine lounge and strolled through the aisles wondering what would be best for drinking with my seafood dinner and after a long discussion with the clerk finally decided to get two bottles of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc to couple with my hundred meal. I thank the cashier and turn to walk out the door and bump directly into the person walking almost dropping my bottles. “Shit!” I shout reaching for the bottles only to have them rescued by the stranger. “Thank you so much, seriously you just saved my dinner.” I ramble on grabbing the b
I checked my rear-view mirror and sure enough there was a red and black blur dodging through the traffic coming up fast behind me.“How did you know I was going to- ““I can read your thoughts remember we are connected I didn’t lie to you. We are almost to your house; I just want to speak with you about some important matters that’s all if you want me to leave after then I will but please listen to what I have to say first.” He pleaded so kindly it nearly broke my heart.I lulled over the agreement for a moment, what could I possibly have left to lose he seemed willing to respect my personal space and he was leaving the choice up to me.“Okay but the minute I say it's time to go you leave no bullshit or I swear you will regret it.” I say desperately hoping that the threat would deter any potential homicidal tendencies.“That’s fair.” he answered, and I could swear I heard the
Chapter Seven“Wait so you mean you were serious about that whole fated mate thing.?” I jerk my head up to meet his eyes as his words dawn on me.“Yes!” he said placing his spoon back in the bowl and scooping two rushed spoonsful of soup into his mouth.“I don’t believe you?” I say flatly. I was many things naïve and possible a sex obsessed introvert with issues of picking the wrong guy as always, but a fool was certainly not one of them. Just what the hell was he after pretending he wanted all this with me of all people. He had another thing coming if he thought I was some sexually deprived nerd he could entice with dick and think that meant he had her trapped for life.“Why not?” he cocks his head to the side and smiles sweetly at me like a curious puppy.“Because we just met, and I definitely would have known the difference between a dream and real life come on.” I say still
“I do, but not every fucking day or night until I can’t stand straight.” She shouts back seeming fed up with his attempt to reverse the blame to her. I can sense her own anger creeping into my thoughts as wave after wave of every fight argument or negative experience she had with the man rushed through my mind before cutting short as the rage forced its way back into my mind. It is the most intense wave of emotions I ever sensed from her increasing my own furry at the thought of her being upset.“Whatever man, you just be trying to play the fuck out of me you want to leave good get your shit and leave. Oh, and don’t fucking come back either, your ass bet not try to come back to my fucking house for shit I’m throwing all your shit in the garbage today.” He threatens. I was seeing red how dare he threaten her after everything he’s done to her.“Fine, there is nothing important in your house anyway, all you have is my old furniture and clothes I don’t even wear anymore. And Your stuff wi
Two hours later and I was back in Columbus one mile closer to my Selena, Mecca’s voice continues reading off instructions in my ear while I imagine the next encounter with her.“Your target is up ahead on your righthand side.”Making the right I turn just in time to see her enter the large store quickly parking my bike I rush to follow her inside. She grabs a cart and slowly walks through the store scanning each aisle as she pushes her cart forward. I trail behind her watching with curiosity as she picks up a beauty supplies reading the labels before comparing it to another and placing both in her cart. She continues that pattern for almost half an hour searching comparing and then continuing. She was so adorable pacing and swaying even humming and talking to herself as she debated her purchases. The whole process felt intimate observing her like this from a distance I wished for nothing more than to beside her as I slipped behind another aisle avoiding her spotting me as she looks a
Chapter Twelve (Asin)My heartbeat pounds in my ears as fear and excitement rush over me it was her, she was here, and she was alive. My mate was not one of the lost souls who were massacred by the Jahova she was actually alive. I had to find her I had to tell my brother we had a mate, and she was so beautiful. How could we be so favored better yet how could I be so stupid as to lose her. I was ok I had her license plate number that was all I needed to find her. I take out my phone searching for the photo then use my hidden app I installed to link into the ships main computer enter the license plate number. Sounds sirens echo in the distance was that the police. Why were they here? Could my little mad dash have scared my mate so badly she called them? Never mind that I needed to get out of here, I couldn’t be seen by the authorities. They woul
“Yeah, I bet there certainly hasn’t been any shortage of surprises so far.” I shake my headShe laughs at my response. “Trust me I get it I was raised with them they definitely aren’t too great at the whole communication thing but trust me for what the lack in communication skills they make up for it in compassion, kindness and sincerity. I am not just saying that because I’m their baby sister either.”“That’s some what of a relief especially after what happened recently. Asin was definitely a major concern after the way he broke into my apartment while Ra and I were in bed. Then I thought he killed Ra until he told me they were brothers before jedi mind grouping me and telling me he was my mate as well.”“Wait he did what? You mean Asin the one who brought you here right? Are you sure?”“Yeah, tall handsome gold eyes and glowing tattoo on his neck short dreads looks like a Michael B Jordan doppelganger from Black panther.”“Wow that’s Asin alright but he’s normally not so…”“Homicida
Did she just say mates as in plural? “Mates…?” I say raising my eyebrows thinking she may have had a slip of the tongue.“Yes Mates, Abasi and Abubakar. I do not think anyone was more surprised than I was when they both marked me at the same time. It was the immediate attraction that did it for me; I maybe a lot of woman but hot damn, those two would have me bare foot and pregnant right now if I did not insist on them giving me at least another year to wait after the triplets were born. Those two are the textbook definition of insatiable I could barely climb out of bed before they were demanding to mate with me.” She threw her hands up in an exaggerated motion.I laughed at her flustered response and couldn’t help but ask. “So, with it being three of you… is it harder having two mates? I mean how do you determine who goes first or who gets time with you first?”“Who gets time with me first or who has their turn first. Honey it’s not a gang bang.’’I spit out my mouth full of coffee at
My stomach feels as if its full of a swarm of butterflies and I open my eyes again searching for the door readying myself to heave only to see that I'm not in my car. In fact, I was not even outside anymore but in a stranger room with bronze covered wall with deep teal accents. The room was scattered with candles and deep teal and coper covered furniture. There was a mid-size deep teal sectional with copper accent pillows coupled with a matching ottoman Adirondack chair and a long oval shaped copper coffee table. Under the coffee table was a long fluffy looking deep teal area rug. The room was massive and seemed to have two adjoining rooms connected leading out to what undoubtedly was a large room with a similarly beautiful design. I turned my head examining the room further to my left was a long copper framed full-length mirror as well as an odd copper door seemingly smaller than the other two it had to be a closet of some sort, I think to myself as I turn to my right and realize that
Mmmm I moaned irritably as swiping at the annoying stray hair tickling my nose to no avail. The frustrating strand flickered its way back to my face and yet again tickled along the bridge of my nose flickering teasingly along my upper lip. “Leave me alone stupid hair I don’t want to get up, yet.” I once more tried to swat it away and failed feebly to flick the rogue strand away but no such luck as it flittered and trailed further down into my nostril. Uggg I groaned and the defiant strand slipped into my mouth causing me to shoot up in the bed and cough profusely trying to expel the infernal hair eyes still closed I wipe furiously at my face more determined to get rid of the damn thing. My eyes watered as I struggled to catch my breath from all the coughing and choking. Finally awake against my will rubbing the tears from my eyes I peak one eye open groggily. Huffing and sighing frustratedly as my eyes try to adjust to the slither of sunlight peeking into the room. “Why me?” I moan a
The rush from him forcing his way into my thoughts has me feeling lightheaded. But I can’t help pushing back with my own thoughts as I pelt him with questions. The most prominent one I can think is why?‘Why would you even want to be with me? Sure, I’m ok looking, but I’m sure as hell not a damn super model. I mean what exactly could you get out of being with me? And not to mention I have like a million damn flaws. God so many flaws.’ He reaches into my mind again and silences me before he replies.‘We are made to be together Lena. What do you mean you look OK!? How do you not see that you’re so beautiful? Do you not know how much torture it was for me to sit so close to you like we were and not being able to touch you? I want to spend the rest of our lives buried inside of you and I will never change my mind. Don’t fear my need for you we are made to be with each other always.’ The sound of his words in a hus
I continue in the that direction assured it would lead to my currently designated safe place. Making my way toward my bathroom, I could feel eyes watching me as I entered the washroom quietly closing the door behind me locking myself in. I leaned my back up against the door as I listened intently for the sound of movement expecting that if he were real, he would surely take my dismissal as a reason to exit my apartment. After five pain takingly long quiet minutes. I sigh heavily realizing that I was in fact correct about my theory that I was only imagining him being here in the first place. I walked over to the bathtub and turned on the water staring off in the distance as I tried to rationalize my sad delusional state. Maybe I wasn’t crazy, just envisioning what life would have been like, if I had someone worth coming home to; after a long miserable day like this one. It could be possible that I somehow associated my metaphorical knight in shining armor from the night before