47 Destinies: Finding Grace (14 page)

Brent took his right hand and put it over her mouth knowing that it was difficult for her to remain quiet when she was lost in the throes of passion.  Brent continued to drive himself into Cora.  He took his free hand and grabbed her breast.  It drove Cora to the edge.  He waited until she could take no more and released himself inside of her.  Brent collapsed his head upon her shoulder.  Their breath was rapid.  They stayed still while each caught their breath.  Cora turned around and gave Brent a long kiss.

“I may need to get in trouble more often so we can have lots of make-up sex,” Cora whispered, throwing her arms around his neck.

“Don’t worry.  Trouble has a way of finding you, my love,” Brent replied, knowing Cora’s propensity to stir things up.

“Funny, Brent.  We better hurry up and get married,” Cora stated out of the blue as she zipped up Brent’s pants.

“Why?  The wedding will be here before you know it,” Brent said, lost in his nothingness.

“Because if we have any more unprotected sex like we just had, a little Brent is going to grow inside my belly.  I don’t think your mom would be happy if I was a pregnant bride.” Cora laughed imagining the look on Leslie’s face if Cora was showing at the wedding.

“I thought you were on birth control?” Brent asked, slightly concerned.  A smile formed in the corners of his mouth imaging Cora’s swollen belly.

“I am. I just wanted to gauge your reaction to the idea of us having kids sooner than later.  I am happy to see that the idea didn’t freak you out,” Cora said, proud of her little game.

“Corina, I cannot wait to start a family with you,” Brent responded.  “Let’s just wait until after you are officially Mrs. Brent Locke.  Okay?”

“Yes sir!” Cora replied, more than willing to wait for the proper time.  “I love you, Brent.”

“I love you too, baby.  Now be a good girl and put on your panties.  We need to sneak back to the table before they give our lunch away,” Brent said, picking up Cora’s panties and handing them to her.

“As you wish,” Cora said, more than happy to obey. 

Brent slipped out of the restroom first and then knocked on the door when the coast was clear.  Cora came out and followed Brent back to their table.  They both were far more relaxed and totally forgot about their earlier disagreement.

While Cora and Brent were off in the restroom, Todd and Grace settled in to their lunch. Todd asked Grace how things were going with the CASA organization.  Grace relayed that she had signed up to be a volunteer and had attended the mandatory training.  In a few weeks, CASA was going to place Grace with her first case.  She admitted her concerns, but also her unbridled excitement. 

After finishing lunch and knowing about Grace’s sweet tooth, Todd suggested that they walk over to the dessert car.  They ordered two delectable desserts and sat in plush, velvety chairs.  Between the delicious lunch, wine, dessert and afternoon sun, both Grace and Todd were fully relaxed.   The rhythmic motions of the train also added to the relaxation.  Grace gazed over at the man next to her.  Todd’s eyes were slowly opening and closing as he looked out the window.  Her left leg brushed up against his in a comfortable fashion as they held hands.  She felt at peace, like she was home.  There was nowhere she wanted to be except right where she was, right there with Todd in that moment.  She never thought she would feel so happy again.  It seemed her prince charming had arrived.

Chapter 7

A
few days later, Grace received an email from Todd.  It was in the evening and the kids were asleep.

Grace,

Thanks again for spending your Saturday with me in Napa.  I find it easy to talk with you.  I have never been able to share so many of my thoughts and feelings with a woman before.  I want to continue to get to know your children and extended family.  I completely understand their desire to protect you.  I would do the same thing if I was in their shoes.  Brent’s probing questions and cautious attitude towards me do not upset me.  I would do the same thing if I was Brent.

Let me know when you and the kids have time to visit the Exploratorium.  If it is alright with you, I’d also like to invite the little boy I mentor, Parker, to come with us.

Thinking of you and those sexy legs,

Todd

Grace smiled as she imagined Todd touching her legs at the ankle.  She could feel him slowly moving his hand up her leg to her knee and then to her thigh.  Her body tensed when she imagined him touching her between her legs.  Grace became overcome with excitement.  She was no longer an innocent virgin.  Her body was remembering what it was like to be touched by a man.  She yearned for the incredible sensations she felt many years ago.  Grace took her desire and put it in her email.

Todd,

Each day that I spend with you draws me in closer.  I find that my feelings have grown beyond friendship and I want them to continue to grow.  You continually impress me with your charm, wit and sincere understanding of where I am at in my life.  My heart is still fragile from the loss of my husband, but for the first time since his death, I feel like spring has arrived.  My heart is light and a deep swelling of happiness has replaced the fog which had taken over my life.

I find myself thinking about you at the oddest times of the day.  I want to share even the smallest happenings with you.  I want you to get to know the people that are important in my life so they can also share the in the magic which you have spun over my life.

I would apologize for Brent, but I cannot.  Brent is who he is and I love him for it.  He feels he is my gatekeeper and I allow him that illusion.  But truly, only I can protect myself.  And I have no need or desire to protect myself from you.  In fact, I want to only move forward in our relationship. 

Today I was imagining what it would feel like for you to touch my legs, beginning at
my ankles and ending up….well, we will just leave it at that for now.  We are free this coming Sunday to go to the Exploratorium.  Let me know if that works for you.

Waiting to feel your lips upon mine again,

Grace

P.S.- Are we going slow enough? 

She was very satisfied with her email.  She quickly hit the send button before she changed her mind.

Fifteen minutes later, Grace received a text from Todd.

‘Sexy legs, you sure know what to say to a man.  Situation?’

Grace laughed at his code word, ’situation’.  It was like they were on a secret mission together.

‘Sitting on the couch thinking of you.  Situation?’

Todd immediately replied,

‘I am parked out front the house of an incredible woman I know.  Do you think she will let me in?  It is rather late.’

Grace jumped off the couch and ran to the window.  She laughed when she saw Todd standing in front of a large white truck.  He wore jeans that hugged his legs and a casual light blue shirt.  He looked good enough to eat.  She motioned for him to come inside.  Todd smiled in recognition of her gesture.  Grace ran over to the front door completely out of breath.  Her heart was racing with excitement.  She flung open the door.

“What brings you out to my neck of the woods?” Grace taunted Todd with an extra twang in her Southern accent.

“Your email,” Todd said as he bent down and took Grace into a long deep kiss.  Grace wrapped her arms around Todd and could feel the shape of his large muscles as she stroked her hand down his pants.  The man was fit.  Todd swung around, grabbed both of Grace’s legs and pulled her up into his arms.  He carried her possessively over to the couch and gently placed her there.

“I’ve wanted to sit on this couch since the first day I saw your house.  It is very comfortable,” Todd said, testing the cushions playfully with his hands.  “I’ve also wanted to touch every inch of your body here.”

“Please touch me.  I can’t wait any longer,” Grace begged as she untied her pink robe revealing a white silky top and matching shorts.

“You are driving me wild, Grace!” Todd growled when he saw her bare arms and legs.  Her long blond hair tumbled down her back.  She was a vision.  Todd took his time taking in the scene merely with his eyes.  Grace was a mixture of innocence and fire.  He had never known such beauty or depth.  He had found the woman he had looked for his whole life.  It was a profound realization.

“Please,” Grace begged as Todd studied her body.

“I don’t want to rush this moment,” Todd confessed.

Grace smiled and shifted the position of her legs.  She pulled down one of the straps of her top which exposed a small portion of her breast.  After gauging Todd’s reaction, she slipped off the other strap exposing the top part of her breasts.

“I see I have your attention, Mr. Harcourt.  Would you like to touch me now?”

“I wanted to touch you the first night I saw you at Samantha’s house.  The anticipation, I admit, has left me with a few restless nights lately.  I have searched my whole life to find someone like you.  I can wait whatever length of time you need,” Todd stated truthfully while staring at the pink purity of one of her partly exposed nipples.

“Bring it on!”  Grace challenged.  She wanted to feel his strong hands brush against her skin.  The yearning to be touched again had taken over her body.  Her back arched up in an attempt to entice him.

Todd immediately obliged.  As requested in her email, he put his hand around her ankle.  Grace grinned knowingly.  He moved it up her leg very slowly and then traced circles around her knee.  He lingered there as Grace closed her eyes. The sensations created by his touch and the tone of his voice were overpowering.  Desire fueled by heat coursed through her blood.  It had been long, too long since a man touched her body like this.

“Higher,” Grace softly pleaded.

His hand responded and traced the smooth skin of her upper thigh.

“Higher,” Grace moaned.

Todd gently pushed aside her silky shorts to expose her white lacy panties.  His member grew rock hard when he touched her panties.  Her soft spot was already juicy wet.  He continued to rub his fingers across the fabric of her panties directly over her bump.  Grace wiggled out of her shorts so he could have better access.  Todd groaned when he realized that only one small thin piece of lace kept him from putting himself inside of her. 

“Mama? Will you read me a story?” Bella asked as she popped her head out from the top of the staircase. Grace’s eyes flew wide open and she quickly covered herself with her robe.

“Bella! I will be right up there,” Grace replied, unsure of what else to say.

Todd and Grace looked at each other like two teenagers caught kissing by their parents.

“Mama, please?” Bella begged.

“One book,” Grace responded, strongly emphasizing the word one. “Go back to bed and I will be right up”.

Grace reached out for Todd’s hand.  “I am sorry,” Grace said shaking her head.

“I think this qualifies as one of those moments that isn’t funny at first, but makes a great story later,” Todd whispered.  “It was getting pretty hot in here.”

“I’ll say!” Grace exclaimed.  “But I am not complaining.”

“Neither am I,” Todd said patting her rear playfully.   “I better get going.  Thank you for a very memorable evening.”

“I should be thanking you,” Grace responded, kissing Todd seductively on the lips.

“Hey now, don’t get me started again,” Todd said playfully.

Todd winked as he walked out the door.  “I’ll talk with you soon, Sexy Legs.”

“Good night, Mr. Harcourt,” Grace said as a term of endearment.

“Sweet dreams.”

“You have no idea!” Grace exclaimed as she licked her lips together.

The next day in the late afternoon, Grace’s doorbell rang.  Grace peeked out the window and caught a glimpse of a florist truck.  She opened the door to a man carrying a gigantic vase overflowing with stargazer lilies, white lilies, white roses, pink roses and baby’s breath.  Grace was stunned.

“Mrs. Locke?” the deliveryman asked.

“Yes,” Grace said, still shocked by the size of the arrangement.  There had to be a dozen of each of the four varieties of flowers.

“These are for you.  Enjoy.  I also have something for Bella,” the man said handing Grace a small box with a bright pink ribbon.

“Thank you.  Please let me get my purse,” Grace asked.

“The tip has already been taken care of by the gentleman who sent the flowers.  Thank you,” the man graciously said as he walked down the path back to his delivery truck.

Grace put down the vase on a table in the hallway and looked for the card.  The front of the card read, “Sexy Legs”.  Grace laughed and opened the card.

You have brought me to life again,

Mr. Harcourt

Grace pulled the card to her chest and danced around the room.  Bella came running over to her.

“There is a present for you too, Bella,” Grace said handing Bella the box with the beautiful pink ribbon.  Bella opened it and squealed when she saw 12 cherry lollipops.

“Can I have one, Mama?  Please?”  Bella pleaded.

“Just one,” Grace firmly stated.

“Thank you!”  Bella said, ripping off the wrapper.