Page 15 of Yours to Conquer

I awake, lying in his arms. Snuggling up to him, I try to get as close as I can. I can’t believe how many times we made love last night. The first time was brutal, but in the best way. He was punishing me for pulling away from him and for calling him old. His desperation to have me was in every thrust. He pounded my flesh as if he were trying to climb into my body. I could almost hear him yelling “mine” each time our hips met. We took, and we gave until our appetites were replete and we collapsed in exhaustion.

His arms fold around me; even in his sleep, he pulls me closer, making sure I don’t get too far away from him. I scoot my bottom next to his body and relax in his embrace. I have no idea what time it is, but I’d do anything to stay like this for the entire day.

“I called in sick for both of us today.” I hear him whisper. “I thought we both needed the extra sleep. Since all you do is fetch coffee, I figured they could live without you. I cannot.”

I can feel his erection pressing against my butt cheeks. I groan as he presses it forward. I’d love to make love to him this morning, but I don’t have it in me.

“Thanks, baby, I can use the extra sleep. Someone kept me up all night long.” I can’t control the yawn that escapes from my mouth.

“Someone kept me up all night long as well,” he replies, pushing his hardness against my bottom again.

“I can’t do it again this morning. I’m too sore. You showed me no mercy last night.”

“What? My twenty-four-year-old smokin’ hot girlfriend can’t keep up with her much older boyfriend? I’m shocked and disappointed.” His hand rubs my hip. It feels so nice when he caresses my body. I could almost rally myself for another round, but I’m so tired.

“You win. You’re a very young man, and I should’ve never given you such a hard time.” I pull his arm around me and place his hand over my breast. I love to sleep with him like this.

“I’ll be the only one giving anyone a hard time in this house. I hope to be giving you a hard time for many years to come, babe.”

“Put that thing away for now. I need my sleep. I have a lunch date with Kat today, and I don’t want her to think you beat me when I can’t walk in the door on my own accord.”

“Kat just got engaged. I’m sure she didn’t do very much walking in Hawaii. She’ll understand,” he teases.

“Go back to sleep and hold me, old man.”

“Are you going there again? Haven’t you learned your lesson? I’m going to let you rest for now, but you’re going to have to pay for thatoldcomment later.”

“I’m counting on it,” I say as I pull him closer to me and drift off to sleep.

“You’re late,”Kat says as I rush into Amigos at nearly ten past noon.

“I know. I’m sorry. I was up all night having makeup sex, and Igot a late start.” I fall into the booth, sitting across from Kat. “Did you order the guacamole yet?”

“Of course. How long have we been coming here for tacos? They see us coming and immediately scoop the green stuff into bowls. Are you working today, or are you off?”

“I’m off all day. What did you have in mind?” Kat flags down the server and orders us two big margaritas. “Okay, spill the beans.”

“Everything is okay now. I think I was just being overly sensitive about my independence, and I upset him. He was very calm during the whole thing. It was me who did all the yelling and screaming.”

“That doesn’t sound like you. What’s up?” The server delivers the chips, guacamole, and two massive margaritas.

“I don’t know. I’ve been in a funk all week. Maybe it’s because last week was a hard week for me.” I exhale and take a sip of my drink. “I’ve never had to answer to anybody. I got pissed off when I told Anthony I wanted to apply for a job at Ahz, and he didn’t react the way I’d expected. He likes having me around.”

“Is he treating you well, Em? I mean, he’s not violent or abusive or anything, right?”

“Oh, God no, he’s amazing. I think it wasn’t the time to have that talk. It was one week after the anniversary of my mom’s death. We talked about her a lot lately, and that brought up a lot of different memories. One of the most vivid memories is of her telling me never to allow a man to limit my options.”

“Do you think he’s trying to limit your options? I don’t know him that well, but I don’t see him as that guy.”

“No, you’re right. I think he’s used to getting what he wants, and he wants me to work where he is. I don’t like my job there. Everyone treats me with kid gloves because they know I’m sleeping with the boss. I’m not having an authentic work experience at Haywood’s.”

“If you’re not happy, find something else, Em. You’re not the type of person to settle. You never have been, so why are you starting now?”

The waiter approaches to get our lunch order. We get the same thing every time; chicken tacos for me and carne asada ones for her.

“You’re right, but here’s the thing, I’m venturing into unfamiliar territory. I’ve never been in love before, and I don’t know how things are supposed to work.”

“Em, I really don’t know what advice I can give you. I’m new to this whole love thing, too. I can only tell you that you have to decide for yourself how things will work for your relationship. What works for one won’t work for all.”

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