We exited my home, and minutes later, we were in his car, heading to the marina.
“Why are we here?”I probed with my lips pursed to the side.
“You’ll see.” He smiled at me and continued to drive down the lane. The further we got, the wider my eyes became as I cheesed hard as hell.
“How in the world did you pull this off?” I questioned as I looked around.
There were three different stations set up. One station was for miniature golf. The second station was for bowling. The final station was the bean bag toss against the bowling pins. Surprisingly, there was a huge projector screen that played one of my favorite movies, the 2019 filmShaftwith Samuel L. Jackson.
In pure shock, I asked him, “How in the world did you know these were my favorite games and movies?”
“A little birdie told me. I told you… I don’t do the regular first dates, baby girl. You are one in a million, so I catered this date around you. So, tell me something… are you ready to enjoy the best first date ever?” he queried, holding open my door with his hand out.
“I sure am. I’m ready to kick yo’ butt,” I voiced, then took his hand. He pulled me toward him and licked those sexy-ass lips of his.
“We shall see, beautiful,” he stated. Pryde scooped me into his strong arms and raced from the car. The only thing that could be heard was my laughter. We started at the bean bag toss station first.
“It’s your turn,” I told him.
“I’m not sure if I should. You like to cheat, baby girl.”
I chuckled at his reply. “I do not.”
“Then who else’s been blocking me every time it’s my turn to toss the bean bag?”
“Okay, okay, okay. You can toss it. I won’t cheat anymore.” I put on the most honest smile I could muster.
He eyed me suspiciously and pretended to toss the bean bag to see my reaction. As soon as the bag left his hand, I smacked it out of the air. “See! Yo’ ass is a cheater,” he shouted as I fell out laughing.
Pryde picked me up, and instantly, I stopped chuckling. My legs wrapped around his waist, and I swallowed as his eyes looked deeply into mine. We both took our time inching toward one another until our lips finally had the pleasure of being introduced. I placed my hand on the back of his head as I pulled him in for a deeper kiss. Pryde’s tongue slow danced with mine as neither of them fought for dominance, but only to be included in every move. We simply basked in our coexistence together. His lips were soft yet firm enough to lightly nibble on them between kisses. Pryde’s grip tightened around my waist asI rotated on his swollen and large erection. He wanted me just as badly as I wanted him, but the timing wasn’t right, so I didn’t resist when he broke our kiss.
When we separated, his russet brown eyes were golden again. “Your eyes are gold like the sun,” I stated in a trance-like tone.
“I told you they change with my mood. Now, let’s get back to these games before something else happens.” I laughed and shook my head. Pryde placed me back on my feet, and we went back to enjoying the makeshift carnival he had planned for us. After hours of playing, he went to the concession stands and got our food while I retrieved our dessert. We sat in our recliner seats and watched the hit 80s film,Dirty Dancing.
“Thank you for this beautiful date, Pryde. I truly and genuinely love it.”
“Anything for you.” He leaned in and kissed me until all I thought about was the pitter-patter of our little one’s feet. The power this man possessed was sexy and frightening all in one.
We continued to eat and get to know each other. I probed first. “So, you know I’m from Jamaica, my back story, my likes and dislikes, and my favorite snacks, but I don’t know that much about you. Tell me about Pryde. The floor is yours, and don’t leave anything out,” I offered.
Pryde swallowed his mouthful of food and then chased it with his red wine. I watched as he made himself comfortable by placing his arm behind me and sliding down a bit in his seat. His leg now touched mine, and my heart skipped a beat. For the past two years, he's made my heart flutter and clit thump. I wanted him in the worst way, and now it seemed like I'd get him. He cleared his throat and kept his eyes on the screen.
“I’m thirty-six, a business owner, and an outdoor person. I grew up in the deep woods of Southern California to two poor farmers who put all their hopes and dreams into me. Theywanted me to become a lawyer, and I did. I practiced law for a few years until I decided to follow my own dreams and become an entrepreneur. Being a business owner is my true passion. I’m glad I followed my dreams because I’m pretty good at it. I’m a country boy at heart, so hunting, fishing, and bringing things to life with my bare hands made me the man I am today and, hopefully, the man you can spend the rest of your life with.”
At his admittance, he finally turned and gazed into my eyes. My lips slightly parted, and my heartbeat picked up. His now golden gaze shifted to the pulse in my neck, then back to my eyes. The movement was so fast that it could've caused whiplash. His mood had clearly changed because his eyes were almost as bright as an afternoon sun.
Gently, I caressed the top of his hand with my thumb, and I watched as his eyes slowly morphed back into their beautiful russet brown color. I'd heard of people's eyes changing with the weather or mood, but there was something unusual about his color change. No matter how Pryde tried to come off as a regular, down-to-earth guy, I had a feeling there was something more to him. Something otherworldly like my dad and Pierre fourteen years ago, and I was interested in finding out.
“You're an interesting man, Pryde. Everything about you intrigues me. I don't wanna speak too soon, but you are the only man that will have my attention… and for as long as you want it.”
“I love that answer. Now, give me those lips again.”
“My pleasure,” I stated.
Our lips met again, and at this moment, I realized with him was my happy place.
Chapter 4
