47 Destinies: Finding Grace (23 page)

“Take my hand, Grace,” Todd requested.  “Watch your step.”  Todd took Grace outside to the expansive private terrace.  Outdoor furniture covered the entire decking area which added a whole additional room to the condo.  A large BBQ sat in one corner of the deck.  It was the perfect area for entertaining. 

“I want to show you something,” Todd said as he pointed out along the skyline.   “Do you see it?”

“The Palace of Fine Arts!  What an amazing view!”  Grace could not get over the brilliant glow of the palace lit up with the night spotlights.  It was truly remarkable.

“Ever since we went there with the kids, I sit out here in the evening and remember the special day,” Todd confessed as he swept down and stole a kiss from Grace.  “I need to check on dinner.  Please make yourself at home.”

“Thank you,” Grace replied as she sat down on one of the couches by an outdoor table.  Bright candles added romantic lighting to the setting.  Grace stared out at the lights on the Golden Gate Bridge, completely lost in the moment.  She heard Todd humming in the kitchen while he stirred something in a tall pot and in a sauté pan.  It was the first time he had cooked for her.  There would be quite a few firsts that evening.  As anxious as Grace was to be intimate with Todd, she wanted to take her time and savor every second of the sexual tension that had been building since the start of their relationship.

“You look lost in thought.  Are you okay?” Todd asked as he returned from the kitchen.

“More than you will ever know,” Grace said, staring lovingly at Todd. 

“Dinner is ready.  Would you like to eat?”

“You lead the way and I will follow,” Grace responded referring to more than just going back inside.  Her heart now belonged to Todd, something she didn’t take lightly.  She was his completely.

“I have made us chicken cacciatore,” Todd proudly announced after he seated Grace at the table.  He lit the candles and turned on some soft background music.

“It smells delicious.  When did you learn how to cook, Mr. Harcourt?”

“Over the years, I have taken a few cooking classes.  You are not the only one with skills in the kitchen,” Todd playfully responded.

“I am more concerned about your skills in the bedroom,” Grace firmly, stated locking eyes with Todd.

Todd nearly dropped his wine glass.  “Well, aren’t you forward?”

“You wait.  I have plans for you tonight.  So, you better eat up, dear.  You’re going to need your strength.”

“Yes, ma’am!” Todd mocked back.  “On that note, dinner is served!”

Todd and Grace enjoyed their private dinner.  Todd outdid himself with the meal.  He scored more points with Grace, if that was even possible.  The soft music, candlelight and fresh flowers provided a romantic ambiance.  It was refreshing for Grace to enjoy his company without interference from her family or children.  She had Todd all to herself and it was marvelous.

After dinner, Grace excused herself and went into the bathroom.  When she reappeared, she took Todd’s breath away.  She was wearing a black lace negligee, matching garter belt, black fishnet stockings, long black gloves and black stilettos.  Her hair was pulled back in a high ponytail and she wore bright red lipstick.  She was hot!

“You can’t say I didn’t warn you.  Now, are you going to show me to your master bedroom or would you like to start this party on your dining room table?  I am open for either or both,” Grace told Todd. 

He still had not said one word; however, his pants were bulging.

“I want to remember this forever.”

“Take a picture; it will last longer,” Grace suggested.

“I just might …but that will come later.  Right now, I have a few other things in mind, little Miss Forward,” Todd seductively remarked as he moved closer to Grace.  In one swift motion, he scooped Grace up into his strong arms.  He walked swiftly to his bedroom and put her gently on his bed.  “You are a vixen, Grace Locke.  But, tonight you are all mine.”

“Yes, I am,” Grace sweetly whispered in his ear.

“I want this night to be perfect.”

“It’s already perfect, Mr. Harcourt.”  The light from the full moon streamed through the sliding glass door that led out to the deck. 

The soft moonlight provided enough light for them to see the desire in each other’s eyes.  Everything about the moment was exactly how Grace knew it would be.  “Take me, I’m yours,” she begged him.

Todd removed his clothes.  Grace watched closely and admired his body.  The muscles in his chest accented his huge biceps.  His skin was a sun-kissed tan.  Todd’s legs were thick and full of toned muscles, which drove Grace wild.  What really captured Grace’s attention was positioned between Todd’s legs.  His member was large, wide and hard.

“Do you like what you see?”

“Why don’t you come a little closer so I can inspect your body?” Grace suggested as she sat up in his bed. 

Todd walked over to Grace.  She put her hands around Todd’s waist and pulled his body close to hers.  She stared directly in his eyes and locked her gaze upon his.  She kept her gaze and moved her head down to his member.  She opened her mouth and placed it over him.  Todd groaned.  Her moist lips and wet mouth drove him wild.  He grabbed her ponytail to steady himself.  Feeling nothing but pleasure, he closed his eyes and moaned as Grace continued her delightful assault.  It took everything for Todd to suppress his wad.  After what felt like an eternity, he lightly drew Grace’s head up and led her back down on the bed.

“I want you, Todd.”

Todd straddled Grace and placed his body on top of hers.  She writhed in pleasure underneath him as he put on a condom.  She grabbed his shaft and moved it toward her soft spot.  Todd crushed his mouth upon hers.  He undid the straps of her garter belt and pushed down her stockings.  He spread her legs and pushed himself deep inside her.  She was wet in anticipation and ready for his penetration.  Graced moaned out in bliss.

“You feel so good,” he groaned as he continued to drive himself within her. 

“Don’t stop!  Please don’t stop!”

Todd rhythmically pounded Grace until her orgasm peaked.  Her body shuttered as her release flowed down her leg.  Todd rolled off of her body to place his mouth on her breasts.  He pulled down her negligee and completely undressed her.  He wanted her naked in his bed, fresh with pleasure and lost within herself.  He wanted to delight her.  His hands vibrated across her silky body.  He caressed her skin from toes to fingertips.  He couldn’t keep his hands off of her.

After briefly recovering from multiple shuddering orgasms, Grace sat up in bed and moved her hands across his member.  It was still rock hard.  She sat on him and rode him hard.  She pushed her hips forward and back like she was riding a horse.  He put his hands on her behind and supported her movements.  Grace kissed him passionately as she rode him faster.  Todd called out her name.  His body shuttered as his release shot out through his member.  He groaned loudly and then collapsed upon her.  Grace smiled like a little girl who just got what she wanted.  She knew her outfit would drive him wild.  What she hadn’t counted on was her own orgasms.  They were powerful!

“My little sexy kitten, you got me good tonight,” Todd said, moving his head up from Grace’s breast.  He wrapped her in a blanket and walked over to the sliding glass door.  “Come here, my love.”

Grace moved over to the door.  Todd gave her his hand and walked them outside.  He turned on two outdoor heaters and motioned for her to sit down on the chaise lounge.  Then Todd walked into the house and brought out the bottle of Chardonnay with two glasses.  He turned off all the lights in the house so it was completely dark except for the candles, moonlight and city lights.  He positioned himself behind Grace after handing her a glass of wine.  Grace leaned back so their naked bodies touched.  He covered them with another blanket.

“I can’t remember ever feeling this good,” Grace cooed.

“We have many more nights to come,” Todd said, playing with her long hair.

“Promise?”  Grace pleaded.

“I am not going anywhere.  I have waited for you my whole life.” Todd sealed this promise with a kiss.  “I love you.”

“I love you too.”  Grace turned her body to face his.  She moved her head under the blanket and again put her mouth around his soft member.  Todd moaned.  In seconds, he was hard again.  Grace turned around and got on her hands and knees.  She looked back at him over her shoulder.  Todd took the cue and knelt next to her bottom after putting on another condom.  He placed himself inside of her and moved extremely slow.  Grace arched her back in response to his long motions.  He was incredibly deep inside her.  He grabbed her breasts and squeezed them in delight.  The speed of his thrusts escalated as Grace responded by increasing her rhythm.  The blankets fell off their bodies but neither cared.  They both moaned loudly when he released himself within her again.  She could feel his release inside her body combine with hers.  They fell down together on the lounge chair.  Todd pulled a blanket back over their bodies and handed Grace a bottle of water.

“You are hot!  I can’t get enough of you, Grace.”

“Me?  Your rock hard body is making me hot!  I knew we wouldn’t get much sleep tonight.”

“What time is your curfew?”  Todd asked in jest.

“Well, Mr. Harcourt, my mom doesn’t expect me home until the afternoon.  She also said if I needed more time to just give her a call.”

“Perfect, because I want to get another taste of you.  How about we warm up inside on my couch?”

“I will follow you.” Grace walked seductively inside to the couch.  She sat on one end and spread her legs wide.  “Is this what you had in mind?”

Todd knelt down on the side of the couch and placed his head between her legs.  She ran her fingers through his hair and pulled on it when he hit a spot that brought her enjoyment.  He flicked his tongue back and forth until Grace could not stand it any longer.  She let herself go and her body shuttered again.  Todd picked Grace up in his arms and carried her to his bed.  He pulled back the covers and placed her gently down upon the fresh sheets.  She looked like a heavenly angel.  Todd went around the house and blew out the candles.  He came back to his room and found Grace already asleep.  He crawled under the sheets and moved in close to her gorgeous body.  He draped his arm behind her pillow, shut his eyes and joined Grace in the land of sweet dreams.

Grace practically floated on air for the next few weeks.  Being with Todd was like an addiction.  All of her thoughts were focused on ways to spend time with him.  They met at his condo during lunch as often as Todd could sneak away so they could make love.  Todd was still uncomfortable being intimate at Grace’s home.  Neither of them had seen any sightings of Derek for a few months, but Todd didn’t want to take his chances.  Grace didn’t mind.  She wanted to do anything to please Todd.

One morning while Grace was waiting for Todd to confirm their lunch plans, her phone rang.  She quickly picked it up.

“Hello?”  Grace answered in a sultry voice.

“Grace, is that you?  It’s Leslie.  I know we haven’t spoken much lately, but I was wondering if we could get together today.  Do you have some time?”

Grace was not in the mood to see Leslie.  Grace was no longer fooled into thinking that Leslie supported her relationship with Todd.  To think she once thought that Leslie would like Todd.  She totally misread her mother-in-law’s intentions when she began dating again.  Leslie did not want Grace to find someone to love.  Leslie wanted Grace to find a wealthy man to take care of her and the children.  Although Leslie was pushy at times, she was Derek’s mother and the children’s grandmother.  She couldn’t cut Leslie out of her life.  “I have time now, but I need to leave at 11:30am.  I have plans for lunch.”

“I will be over in 20 minutes,” Leslie replied and then hung up the phone.

True to her word, Leslie was there in 20 minutes.  Grace greeted her at the door and then they sat in the living room.

“What’s up, Leslie?” Grace asked with a coolness in her voice.

“I know you have been upset with me since Bella’s party.  I reacted strongly to your relationship with Todd without fully knowing him.  But Grace, you must understand that I am only looking out for you and the kids.”

“The man I choose to date is not your concern,” Grace firmly stated.  “If you want to talk about something else, you are welcome to stay.  However, if you are here to convince me to breakup with Todd, then I am afraid there is nothing to talk about.”

Grace’s forward speech shocked Leslie.  “Grace, I have known you for years.  I love you like my own daughter.”

“I love you too, but I will not stand for this, Leslie.  I am in love with Todd and there is nothing you can say or do that will change my mind.”  Grace stood up.  “Please give my best to Robert.”

“I can see that you are angry with me, but there are things about Todd that you don’t know.”

“And what would that be, Leslie?”  Grace’s eyes narrowed on Leslie.

“I spoke to Todd’s ex-wife, Melissa.”

“You did what?  I can’t believe you would stoop that low!”  Grace was astonished.

“Todd is not the man you think he is, Grace.  Did you know that Melissa is an extremely wealthy woman?  Did Todd tell you that?”

“You had no right to go behind my back and talk to Melissa!  I cannot believe you!”  Grace paced around the room.  She was floored that Leslie would go to such lengths to keep her from seeing Todd.  It was appalling.