“I’m compelled to ask. What cologne are you wearing, Dre?”
“It’s Bleu de Chanel. It’s been a favorite for years now.”
“I can see why. You smell incredible.”
“I can say the same about you. C’mere.”
He lifted me up, and immediately, my legs wrapped around him. He carefully walked over to my couch and sat down. I was sitting on top of him, sinking, taking him in even more. We stared at each other deeply as if we had done this several times before. He kissed my lips, and I damn near melted. It never felt rushed. He continued to kiss me softly and slowly and with intent.
“I missed you.” His eyes held mine. I knew right then I wanted him immediately.
“I missed you, too. Kiss me again.”
He obliged me quickly. That time, the hunger was even more evident. I would eat this man alive if he’d let me.
“I love the way you kiss me.”
“And I love the way your lips feel, beautiful.”
With nothing but the intense attraction and heat between us, our lips found their way to each other again. We both let our actions do all the talking. I wanted to surrender to him in that moment, and I was doing just that. His lips broke away from mine after a few moments, and he began planting soft kisses along my collarbone. His fingertips slid the straps of my mauve satin pajama top down, exposing my full breasts. He sucked one of my breasts as if he were in need. I couldn’t help but let out a moan.
“Baby, we better eat first because you know how you are. Once you get started, you don’t stop.”
“Damn right about that. Before we eat, open your gift. By the way, you’re still free for the weekend, right?”
“Yes, I am.” I picked up the small bag he placed on the table and untied the ribbon that held it closed.
“Good, because we’re going on a one-day getaway in the morning,” he said with ease.
“What? Are you serious? I don’t have anything prepared.” A big, goofy ass grin spread across my face as I pulled my pajama top straps back up onto my shoulders.
“Dre, why are you doing all of this?”
I pulled out the small red bag that had Cartier embossed on the front. My eyes bucked. I opened the bag so fast I almost ripped it. I pulled out a red leather box and opened it. In it was the actual jewelry case. I’d been gifted things before, but never Cartier. I opened the case, and there it was. It was the daintiestbracelet I had ever laid my eyes on. It was a variation of the love bracelet from the classic love collection, but this one was more feminine.
“Oh my God. This is gorgeous, Dre. Put it on me right now, please!” I squealed.
“Yes, I’m serious. I ain’t playing about you, and you don’t need to prepare anything. I’ll take care of everything.”
“A day trip and Cartier? You are too much for me. Thank you so much. I was not expecting this.” I wasn’t even hungry anymore; I was too excited.
“Too much is never enough when it comes to you, if I’m being honest.”
“I’m so glad we’re here, Dre. This is more stunning than I ever could have imagined.”
“I am, too, beautiful.”
He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into him with ease. I couldn’t believe we were about to spend the day at Martha’s Vineyard. We took a red eye from Atlanta to New York that morning. Then we caught a small, private flight from New York to Martha’s Vineyard. I was prepared to spend the day cuddling and indulging in different wines with him all day, but he had big plans.
“I love it here already. How did you even know I would like to come here?”
“As soon as I saw how you enjoyed dinner when we were in Miami, my wheels started turning. I knew I wanted to take you on a day trip here. I didn’t have much time to plan, but I at leastneeded to make sure we could catch the flights in and out. The details of the day, we’ll play by ear. I’ve only been here once, and it was for business with a client, but I tasted some of the best oysters and lobster rolls I’ve ever laid my lips on while I was here. Shit, it just felt like the perfect idea to bring us here for a day to enjoy.”
“I didn’t pick you to be this thoughtful, but here we are.”
“I know you know damn well not to judge a book by its cover, baby.”
“You’re right. If there ever was any judgment, it’s gone now.” I stood on my tiptoes and wrapped my hands around his head to kiss his lips again.
