CHAPTER 4

A WEEK LATER

“Did he say where he was going to take you tonight?” Sammie asked as she enjoyed the warm feeling of the sun’s rays on her skin.

“He’s taking me to that new club, Sky! I can’t wait I’ve heard it’s really nice and that it has some gorgeous views of the city!” Jenny replied excitedly. “Brian has been so generous and patient with me. I know he can’t wait forever, and I want him so badly, I think maybe tonight, but I’m afraid… I haven’t been intimate since…”


Sammie interrupted her reassuringly, “I know girl…I know. Trust me in this, it’s going to be fine, you are a beautiful woman remember that! Have you told him about your family?”

Jenny raised herself on her elbow and looked at Sammie solemnly before she replied, “I don’t know how or even what to say. I’m so ashamed, my mother won’t even take my calls…she refuses to speak to me since dad died…it’s like I committed a crime! She hates me, she’ll never forgive me!”

Sammie looked at her friend with kindness and replied consolingly, “You didn’t do anything wrong Jenny. You had a right to do what you did, it’s your life! I’m sorry your father died before he could understand that… There is nothing that needed to be forgiven, it was your right. Hopefully, soon your mother will understand, but stop blaming yourself for his death you have nothing to be ashamed off.”

“I know, you are right, but it still hurts. I don’t know what I would do without you girl… You were there for me through the most difficult period of my life I owe you big time!”

Sammie lay down on her stomach and smiled warmly at her friend, “I luv ya too girl, you know that! And you are right you do owe me big time! There’s this Gucci purse I saw the other day…”

“Screw you girl, real funny! Let’s see how funny you are when I beat you to the pool!” Jenny replied smiling.

Both friends got up quickly, ran to the pool, and jumped in, they came up laughing at the same time.

“I beat you!” Jenny bragged with a smile as she swam near her friend.

Sammie laughed before replying, “I’ll give you that one but the next one I’m kicking your ass!” They both laughed and continue swimming and playing the rest of the afternoon.


*****

After a week Miriam’s battered body had started to heal, her body was still sore and she tried to rest as often as she could. She had been reading a book in the living room when the phone rang. She made her way slowly to the phone her voice barely audible when she answered it, “Hello?”

“Miri, this is Jeremy. Come on, it’s gone on long enough! You have to let me see Timmy! Does he even know I’ve been calling?” Jeremy’s voice sounded strained and anxious.

Miriam closed her eyes. The sound of his voice always caused a multitude of conflicting feelings to run crazily through her... Love, despair, humiliation, anger, and shame… “Stop calling Jeremy. Leave us alone!” She clicked the off button before he could respond.

She pulled the receiver away from her face, her vision blurry by new tears. In a chocked whisper she let out her fear, “I can’t let you see what I have become…what your betrayal has made of me…” She hung up the phone and walked back slowly to the living room.


*****

“Shit, I think I screwed up my eye shadow! Do you think this shadow looks good with this dress?” Sammie asked as she looked at herself in the mirror nervously adjusting her hair and makeup.

Jenny looked on from her comfortable perch on the island’s bar stool. “Girl, stop fussing, you look gorgeous!”

“What about my ass?” Does it look good in this dress?”

“Oh for crying out loud! Okay listen, if I was a man I’d want to do you? Okay? Does that answer your question?” Jenny exclaimed jokingly.

“Yeah, real funny, ha ha! Look Jenny, I’m just anxious. I want him to find me irresistible and feel proud when he walks into a room with me! Maybe then he’ll be able to introduce me to his family and to his partners.” Sammie had no idea how breathtaking she looked standing under the soft light of her living room. Her makeup and hair were flawless, and her form fitting dress accentuated her gorgeous curves. Her self-doubts were consuming her.

Jenny stood up and walked towards her friend. Her heart broke at seeing Sammie so distressed and unsure of herself. “Sammie, you are beautiful! Don’t let this man’s self-centeredness and doubts rob you of your confidence and self-assurance! You are a strong, beautiful black woman! Be proud of that, and if he has a problem with that, then screw him! Now we are going to have fun and that is all there is to it!”

Sammie smiled softly at her friend’s quick attempt to boost her ego, she loved her for that, for always coming to her ‘rescue’. They were quite a pair. “You're right honey, let’s go have some fun!


*****

Jenny looked around her surroundings. Club Sky was just as ultra-chic as she had heard! The city skyline views were magnificent!

As the bartender prepared their drinks she turned to Brian in awe, “You are spoiling me! I’m going to get used to all these nice places you’ve been taking me! And there is no way I can afford them in my nurse’s salary!”

Brian caressed her hand while he answered her, “Sweetheart as long as you’re with me you’ll never have to worry about paying. Everything I have is yours. I love you Jenny.” It was true. He had fallen head over heels in love with this woman, there was no denying it. Everything about her robbed him of all sense. When she had walked out of her apartment in that sexy outfit with those thigh-high boots he thought he would explode!

“I love you too, Brian.” Jenny answered softly her heart beating a mile a minute after hearing his declaration of love. She thought she would never be this happy again, not after what had happened...

They spent a wonderful time talking and joking about everything and nothing at all. The club’s atmosphere, the exotic drinks, and the beautiful views were intoxicating all their senses. But most of all their mutual desire for each other was igniting their blood.

Having made up her mind and no longer able to resist anymore Jenny gave Brian a provocative look while she softly spoke, “Take me home baby…I want you…”

Brian quickly jumped off the stool and paid the bartender his bill. He felt himself hardening in anticipation after hearing her words.

He grabbed her hand and almost yanked her out of her seat in his rush to get out of there! Jenny laughed at his reaction loving the effect her words had on him! Like lustful teenagers they rushed out of the bar desperate to get to her apartment to consummate their love.


*****

The entire drive to her apartment they could barely keep their hands to each other. Between kisses, embraces, and caresses they made their way to her front door. “I love you Jenny.” Brian murmured as he pulled her towards him one more time for a passionate kiss before she unlocked the door.

As soon as they walked inside Brian led her to the couch and let his passion loose. He caressed her body through the leather material of her clothes. The feel of her voluptuous curves under him and the taste of her sweet lips inflamed his desire.

To his surprise and joy Jenny quickly took control, with amazing strength she pushed him down on the couch and leaned over him. She traced his lips delicately with her tongue and nibbled softly on his bottom lip. Her ministrations and the soft moan that escaped her luscious lips sent a rush of pleasure and excitement to his already throbbing groin.

Feeling him harden underneath her she deepened her kiss. After a few more minutes she asked him to wait for her in her bedroom while she went into her bathroom to change.

Brian rested on Jenny’s bed, waiting for her to come out. His body still hard from their previous passionate kisses, his excitement escalating as he realized he would finally be making love to her. Jenny stepped out and stood at the foot of the bed stealing his breath away. She was a vision of lustful curves clad only in black silk lingerie and stiletto slippers. Her hair framed her beautiful face in a wild mass.

Unable to control himself any longer Brian jumped out of the bed, and pulled her desperately to him taking ahold of her lips. As he kissed her they moved together towards the bed.

Jenny leaned back on her elbow and smiled passionately at Brian. “I love you…make love to me.”

He took his time looking at her, caressing her body with his eyes. Then he lifted his hand and traced his finger down the top edge of her bra sensually pulling the material down to expose her hardening nipple.

The sight of her naked breast and her passion flushed face filled him with a possessive desire. “You are mine now Jenny…mine forever!”

They made tempestuous love all night. The desire that both had held back for all those weeks finally exploded and brought them both to wondrous heights numerous times!

Afterwards they lay facing each other holding hands. Jenny smiled contentedly feeling thoroughly and pleasantly satisfied. Her eyes slowly closed in an exhausted sleep, her lips still holding a smile. Brian’s mind could hardly comprehend what had just happened to him. No one had ever made love to him so thoroughly and so completely before! He thought he would be possessing her, but in the end she possessed him… He fell asleep holding her.


*****


TWO WEEKS LATER

Miriam meticulously cleaned the bathroom as she thought about the last two weeks. Brian had been in a surprisingly good mood again. He rarely came home and when he did it was only to quickly change clothes and leave again. She had never seen him in such a mood before. Unconsciously she allowed a glimmer of hope to enter her heart. Maybe he would let her go…

The ringing of the phone interrupted her thoughts. She turned and walked to answer it quickly in case it was Brian.

It wasn’t Brian. As soon as she heard Jeremy’s voice her relaxed demeanor changed. “What the hell do you want? I told you not to call again!”

“I’m coming over tomorrow Miriam. I’m going to see my son whether you like it or not!” Jeremy spoke forcefully and before she could answer he hung up the phone.

Miriam stood in stunned silence the receiver forgotten in her hand. “Oh, God no… No…” The words escaped her lips as the realization hit her full force.

Her arm dropped to her side, the receiver still in her hand. Jeremy was coming over tomorrow…. After five years they would see each other again….and there was nothing she could do to stop him…