Chapter 22
She shoved the folders into her briefcase, turning to organize her desk when she heard some voices call out to her.
"Surprise!"
Keyana turned to see Gabs and Erin standing in her doorway. "What are you two doing here?"
"Wow, glad to see you too!" Erin rolled her eyes.
"Sorry, but I'm sorta in a rush."
"Where you going at...five-thirty? You're leaving awfully early." Gabs announced, looking at her watch.
"I have to go shopping."
"Ohh shopping! Sounds like fun! Can we come?" Erin squealed.
"I don't care, but I'm not going home after." Keyana muttered, turning her computer off and picking up her briefcase before heading over to the door. She locked the door and headed out to her car, Erin and Gabs close at her heels.
"Where are you going then?" Gabs asked, as they arrived at Keyana's Porsche.
"I have an appointment to meet with a client."
"After hours? This wouldn't happen to be Nick would it?" Erin questioned suspiciously.
"Yes it is actually."
Erin and Gabs stared at her.
"Guys please. He couldn't make his appointment today, so he called and asked if I could meet him at his house to discuss it."
"At his house!" Gabs exclaimed.
"Yes, he's making dinner which I'm sure I won't eat."
"Wow! This guy is something else." Erin grinned.
"Yeah, almost broke me and Shane up too."
"What!?" Gabs replied shocked.
"Oh it's nothing and everything is fine now."
"Keyana! Tell us!" Gabs urged.
"Can't now, I gotta hurry up, said I'd be there at seven-thirty."
"Keyana, it's only five-forty five!" Erin laughed.
Keyana laughed nervously. "Let's go." She muttered, sliding into her car. ********************************************************************
Nick flipped the steaks and closed the lid on the grill. Heading into the kitchen, he opened the bag on the counter, and poured the pre-made salad into the bowl. Feeling rather daring, he pulled a few tomato's out, chopped them up and tossed them in too. He looked at the clock on the microwave. She'd be arriving soon, he put the bowl in the refrigerator and went into the next room. Grabbing his mini stereo and stack of cds, he brought them out onto the deck.
He walked back over and turned the steaks again, adding the potatoes to the top rack, before heading back inside to get the rest of the stuff. Blanket, basket filled with various fruits and such and also carried them outside and down to the beach. He'd started in on everything after he'd gotten off the phone with Keyana that morning. He'd been out all day getting food and things to prepare for that evening and was happy with the turn out so far.
Returning to the deck, he checked once again on the steaks, he found that they were done and turned the heat down. He heard the sound of his buzzer and ran into the next room to unlock the front gate. She was here. Running a hand through his hair, he grabbed the bottle of cologne he kept stashed in his plant next to the door and quickly splashed a little on. The doorbell rang and he walked over to the door and swung it open.
"Good evening Nick."
"Good evening Keyana. Please come in." He stepped aside as she made her way in. She looked great. Dressed in a short light pink sundress, she didn't look like she'd just come from the office. "You look beautiful." He murmured and was pleased to see the red creeping up on her cheeks.
"Thank you. Mmm, something smells good."
Nick grinned. "That'd be dinner. Come on, it's out back." He lead her through the large house out to the deck. She still couldn't believe she'd changed in her car. If anyone would've told her she could, she would've laughed. Not anymore. The sundress she was wearing now shouldn't have been purchased, but somehow Gabs and Erin talked her into it. She'd insisted it wouldn't make her look professional, and they insisted that since she was off the clock technically, it didn't matter if she went to his house naked. She quickly disagreed. Now as he lead her through his house and out to his deck, she knew it would've mattered.
He had the table set for their dinner, complete with candles and soft music. Shane had never done anything like this before, insisting that it was totally overrated. She'd have to remind him that he was wrong.
"I figured we could eat first, then work after. I know you must be starving from a long day at work. Time to relax. Have a seat." Nick smiled, holding a chair out for her.
She stared at him shocked for a second, then slowly made her way over to the chair and sat. She looked over to see him open the grill that was in the corner and start taking something out. Immediately the air was filled with the enticing aroma of their dinner. She opened her mouth to offer some assistance, Nick must've known because he responded before she could even get the words out.
"No I'm fine thanks. You just sit tight."
Closing her mouth she turned and took in the view of the beach. The smell of the water mixed with the scent of Nick's cologne was making her head spin. Fanning herself with her hand she turned her head back just as Nick placed a plate in front of her, lined with a large piece of stake and steaming hot baked potato. He then came out with a large bowl of salad along with bowls and various dressings and sauces for the steak. Next came the glasses along with a bottle of champagne to finish.
"Ok I think that's everything." Nick announced. "Can I get you anything else?"
Keyana stared down at the table, now filled with food. "No, it's...perfect. Thank you."
Nick smiled and sat. "I hope it's ok."
"Wow, I'm sure it is. This is amazing. You know you didn't have to do all this." Keyana whispered.
"I know, but I wanted to. I'm not home much, and I get tired of fast food all the time. This was fun actually."
"I guess it's a guy thing. A man and his grill." Keyana giggled.
"Damn right!" Keyana smiled, grabbing the barbecue sauce and adding a generous amount to her steak.
"Just like me, I like barbecue sauce on mine too." Nick smiled.
Keyana smiled, cutting the stake and put a piece in her mouth. She moaned happily.
"Is it ok?"
"Oh it's better than ok. Mmm, Nick this is delicious." She sighed.
"Good, I'm glad you like it."
"Oh yes. This is very good." She murmured, digging in with gusto. She added some salad to her bowl and grabbed the italian dressing. "Wow you did so much, grilling and a salad and all."
"Actually, the salad is from a bag...but I did cut the tomatoes!" He grinned, looking pleased with himself.
Keyana laughed and shook her head. They continued to eat. A short time later, Nick started gathering the empty plates.
"At least let me help you clean up."
"No need, dishwasher."
"I don't care, I'm helping you load the dishwasher!" Keyana announced, taking the plate he had in his hands, and rinsing it off before placing it in the dishwasher. Nick chuckled and soon the dishwasher was loaded and humming quietly.
"Now on to work, although I don't know how I can work after a meal like that. Thank you once again Nick. I really enjoyed that."
"Hey, it's not a problem really. I enjoyed it."
Keyana smiled and turned and headed to the couch, grabbing her briefcase and started to get settled.
"Wait wait. Not here. Come on." Nick took her hand and pulled her up, leading her out the house and down the deck to the beach. He lead her to a small area he'd set up. A blanket and stereo sat waiting for them along with a basket. "I thought it'd be nicer to get out and enjoy the nice night while we work before the sun sets completely."
Keyana blinked and allowed Nick to pull her to the blanket. They sat and she pulled his file out. "Ok, I'll keep this brief. Don't wanna take up anymore of you time."
"Relax, it's not everyday I get to be in the company of a beautiful woman. " He whispered.
She could feel the heat rising in her cheeks. She laughed nervously. "I bet you say that to all the ladies."
Nick smiled. "No, I don't. Find it hard to believe I'm sure, but I really don't. More like hot or something. But never beautiful, beautiful I save for just the right woman."
Keyana swallowed hard, turning back to the papers. "Here's the papers. My boss approved them, these are your copies of all paperwork up 'til now. Now with your ok, we'll go ahead and start ordering these things."
Nick took the papers and looked them over, nodding every so often. "Looks good to me."
"Good, now just sign here and then we're all set. Once these papers get processed which should only take a few days, I'll be contacting the companies and start ordering." She explained, handing him a pen from her briefcase.
"Gotcha." Nick scrawled his name quickly and handed the pen and paper back to her.
"Ok then I think that's it for now. I'll be in touch." Keyana started to stand, when she felt Nick's hand on her arm.
"Wait, do you have to go? I thought we could sit and talk for a while."
"I really don't wanna keep you any longer Nick."
"Keyana it's fine really. Stay." He pleaded softly.
She stared into his eyes, sitting back down. He turned and started his stereo, soon a haunting melody floated through the air. Keyana turned and looked up at the sky, the sun having fully set now, the stars were visible. "It's so wonderful out here."
"Yeah, I miss just being able to sit out here you know. It's not that easy for me anymore."
"I can't imagine what it's like." Keyana frowned.
"Don't get me wrong, I love it an all. It's just sometimes it's too much."
Keyana nodded.
Nick watched her, he wanted to touch her. Reaching out quickly, he brushed a stray hair from her face. She turned to look at him, her lips slightly parted. He slid his hand around to cup her cheek. He watched as her eyes fluttered shut and then open again. "You're so beautiful. I mean it."
"I, Nick, I think it's the dress. I just bought it on the way here from work and I just..." Why had she just told him that? Why? Cursing herself, she watched as he smiled.
"You bought a new dress just for me?" He whispered.
"No I, uh, I mean I didn't want to come in my clothes and so..."
Nick's eyes widened.
"No wait! I mean I didn't want to come in my work clothes and so...oh nevermind." She sighed. Why did vulgar things always come out of her mouth around him?
"I know what you meant."
"Sorry, really I am."
"Shhh...shhh." He murmured, pulling her into his arms, wrapping his arms around her waist. He looked into her eyes, leaning forward to kiss her forehead. "So very beautiful."
I want you for myself
I don't wanna have to share you
With nobody else
I want you baby, come to me
Let me give you
All the loving that you need
Oh god it was happening again, that feeling. She tried to pull away but she couldn't. He pulled her closer.
"Don't fight it Keyana, just let it happen."
She felt his hands come up to cup her face again as her eyes drifted shut as his lips covered hers again. She couldn't suppress the moan that escaped her, or the shudder that coursed through her body as his lips moved over hers. She felt herself fall back onto the blanket, his body was covering hers, his hands roaming freely. She was helpless to stop him.
She felt so good beneath him, like he knew she would. He held her hips still as he pushed himself against her. He heard her moan and then she wound her arms around his neck, pulling him closer to her warmth.
I want to touch your body
Feel your arms around me
I want to be your fantasy
Your dream come true
I wanna need your loving
Make you my only woman
I wanna love you, love you, love you
Baby, I belong to you
She could feel the heat from his hands burning through the thin fabric of her dress, leaving his mark every where he touched. She shifted and squeezed her eyes tighter shut as he brought his lips down her throat to her chest, bringing his hands up to push the strap of her bra aside.
She tasted so good, her skin so soft. He brought his hands back down and slowly slid them up under her dress, pushing it up as he went along. His hand sliding up her stomach.
Until I feel your heartbeat
Pounding next to mine
I've got work to do '
Till every single
Star up in the sky
Knows that I belong to you
I want you satisfied
Anything your heart desires
Let my love provide
I want you baby, only you
And I swear I'm gonna
Make you want me too
She felt his hand slide under her dress, she wanted to move, to tell him to stop, anything. But she couldn't, she couldn't. Not when he was making her feel like this, like she was burning up. No, she couldn't do that. She couldn't tell him to stop. His lips still on her chest, moved then, back up her throat as his hand continued to move further and further up.
He caressed her breast with his fingers, slowly sliding under the bra to tease her aching, straining flesh. He heard her cry out and captured her lips with his.
I'm gonna touch your body
Wrap your arms around me
I'm gonna be your fantasy
Your dream come true
I'm gonna taste your lovin'
Make you my only woman
I'm gonna love you, love you, love you
Baby, I belong to you
She couldn't breathe as she felt herself flowing into him, her body surrendering to what it wanted, what it needed. She wanted him. She didn't want the feeling to end and yet suddenly, it did. His hands were gone and so were his lips. She opened her eyes to see Nick sitting back on his heels, staring down at her.
"Keyana..."
Suddenly the realization had hit her. Shane! She'd completely and totally forgotten about him. Thoroughly disgusted with herself, she sat up. "Oh god, oh god!"
"Keyana..."
"I have to go. Nick, I have to go. I'm sorry, this was... Ohhh, shit! Shit!" She stood quickly, gathering her stuff and adjusting her clothes. "Thank you Nick, I'll be in touch." With that she turned and bounded back up to the deck and disappeared into the house.
Nick watched her leave, a slow smile spreading across his face.
Until I feel your heartbeat
Pounding next to mine
I've got work to do
'Till every single
Star up in the sky
Knows that I belong to you
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Entry 9
Whoa this is intense! I did it again, i made out with her on the beach.
I stopped it this time i figured i'd leave her longing a bit.
Scare the shit outta her cause i think she remembered her bory boyfriend and took off.
Gotta becareful tho. don't wanna move too fast. I made her dinner and i actually cooked and didn't burn anything! I cut tomatoes for the salad and everything and she loved it. Damn i'm good!
So anyway, i'll write again soon. Later!
Nick
"I Belong To You" By Brian McKnight
