Page 38 of Crimson Tears

“I thought you might say that.” I take a bite of each and try not to groan over how delicious it is. My mouth waters from flavor overload, and before I know it, both of our plates are nearly licked clean.

When the dessert menu arrives, Nessa looks up, mischievous eyes glinting at me.

“What?” I tilt my head to the side, so curious as to where her thoughts have gone.

“I was thinking,” she leans forward, whispering as her hands disappear under the table, “maybe we could have a different kind of dessert.”

The moment my brain catches on to her suggestion, those very sheer panties are placed in front of me on the table. My eyes go wide as she chuckles. This woman is every bit a temptress. She could lure men to jump off a cliff with her seduction. Like a siren bringing fishermen to their demise with her devastating beauty and bewitching song.

“Oh,Lisichka. I have so many plans for you, my sly little fox.”

She grins from ear to ear, biting her lip so hard I worry it will break skin.

“But not here.” This time her eyes widen, and I grab the panties before she can take them back, slipping them into my pocket.

Between paying for the bill and walking to the theater, Nessa has requested I return her undergarments at least fifteen times. Each time makes my smile grow wider. She even tried to sneak them from my pocket after gifting them to me.

Wily little fox.

But the moment we walk into the theater, she forgets everything else. In fact, I actually have to remind her to breathea few times as she stands there taking everything in. She doesn’t even know what ballet we are seeing yet. I kept that a surprise.

Walking up to our balcony seats, I nearly have to drag her with me because she cannot stop spinning to soak up the art and history that surrounds us.

“It’s…breathtaking,” Nessa says as we step into the box and the stage comes into view.

“Yes, you are.”

I had the box fitted with a couch for the evening. Red plush fabric wraps around us as we sit together, my arm draped around her shoulders.

“So, what show is it?” She is practically bouncing in her seat. I had to have us taken through a private entrance to avoid all of the advertisement posters.

“Cinderella.”

She wrinkles her nose, but I laugh.

“It is very different from the movie, I assure you.”

“How?” Nessa is turned to face me, the slit of her dress parting more, tempting me further, but I won’t give in.Yet.

“You know how in the movie the prince is searching for her and goes through the town having every woman try on the glass slipper?”

She nods her head.

“Well, the play is different. He does not simply go to a few houses. He transcends time and space, searching the entire world before finally finding her home. By the time she wakes, for her, it has only been a day. And instead of the glass slipper being a perfect fit, he only finds her because when she bends over to help her stepmother, the matching shoe falls from her pocket, revealing her as the woman he fell in love with.”

“That’s actually really beautiful.” Nessa moves closer to me, snuggling into my side as I pull into my body. “Love transcends time. Disney definitely did not make that one clear.”

I snort a laugh as I run my fingers down her arm and the lights dim. “Love transcendsall.”

She hums in agreement as I soak in every second of life with her. I never thought I would get this lucky again. And yet, I’ve found myself a love that feels even stronger than any I have ever known.

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I wait carefully for my moment. Nessa wanted to play at dinner, but I have other ideas. Our box seats are blocked off from most others, making this the perfect space to really ensure this experience is a once in a lifetime moment for my girl.

When Nessa’s lips part in awe, and the final song of the act begins, I slide my hand up her leg and under the slit of her dress. Moving slowly, I allow my fingers to roam closer to her center, circling and teasing her flesh along the way.

At first, she doesn’t pick up on my intentions, but when my pinky grazes over her core, she gasps and sits back suddenly.

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