Accidental Love (5 page)

She kissed his neck and started to move down his body when
he caught her and pulled her back up. Jane looked at him confused. He was still
hard, she knew since he was still pressing against her.

“We have plenty of time for that later.” He pressed his lips
to hers.

Enjoying the kiss, she was sad when he stopped.

“I’m starved. How about that picnic I promised? Then we’ll
work with Toby some.”

“Sounds great.”

Ben took her hand and led her off the balcony and back
inside. As they made their way through the house, Jane straightened her clothes
and she couldn’t help but feel a little raunchy. She let him have his way with
her right out in the open, and she enjoyed every second of it and fully lost
herself in the pleasure. And he seemed absolutely okay with not receiving
anything back. She supposed she could have been more persistent about
pleasuring him, but she’d never been one to take control in the sex department.

It had taken every ounce of Ben’s self-control not to let
Jane drop to her knees and let that pretty little mouth wrap itself around his
swollen cock. As much as he wanted things to go forward, he knew how out of
place she felt and realized it was best to go slow with her. From now on they
would only share a few kisses, even though whenever he kissed her, something
ignited in him and he had to have her.

Groaning, he remembered her pussy had been so wet and so
ready for him. As he’d slid his fingers in and out, he’d imagined what it would
feel like on his dick. She was tight, and when her muscles spasmed and milked
his fingers, his manhood had been very jealous.

Now he had to get through lunch somehow without bending her
over the table and having his way with her. He shook his head in an attempt to
clear his thoughts.

He opened the fridge and reached for two Cokes. Originally
he had planned on a chilled bottle of wine, but he didn’t need any alcohol in
the mix. Things would definitely get out of hand then.

Jane was already outside taking out all the contents from
the picnic basket he’d packed and setting them on the patio table. He kissed
her on the cheek before he took a seat. She blushed and it warmed his heart to
know he had that effect on her. She was so different from other women. She was
real and kind, and he knew she wasn’t concerned with what he could do for her.
Jane seemed like she genuinely enjoyed her time with him the way he did with
her.

He was falling for her, that was for sure. He’d been waiting
his entire adult life for someone like Jane. There was no way he could let her
go. All he could do now was hope she felt the same way, and if she didn’t then
he could persuade her to. Jane wasn’t someone who he could buy things for to
make her fall for him. No, that would be too easy. He was going to have to show
her. But it didn’t seem too hard. With Jane it just seemed to fall into place.

Jane took her seat after setting everything out.

“Thank you so much. I got lost in thought and I must look so
rude.”

She giggled. “You’re fine. What was going through that head
of yours anyway? You looked miles away.”

“I was just thinking about you.”

“Good, I hope.”

“Always.”

Jane opened her Coke and he watched her press it to her lips
and tilt her head back, letting the liquid flow from the can to her mouth. Good
God, what was wrong with him? There was absolutely nothing sexy about a person
drinking, but somehow his mind was turning something so simple into something
erotic. His mind was being clouded with thoughts he hadn’t experienced since he
was in his twenties.

“Thanks for all the trouble you went through on the picnic,”
she said as she placed the drink down.

“I wasn’t sure what you liked, so I went the safe route with
sandwiches, fruit, and good ol’ fattening potato chips.”

“You did awesome. And I love chips.”

As Ben was about to take a bite of his sandwich, Toby came
bounding toward them at full force.

“Stop, Toby!” Jane yelled.

Ben dropped his sandwich onto his plate and stood quickly.
“No, Toby.”

The dog halted and he let out a sigh of relief. That
could’ve been bad. As he was about to take a seat, Toby plopped his paws onto
the table and laid his head on it, giving them a sad puppy face. Jane ooed and
awed over the dog and then handed him a chip. No wonder the dog did whatever he
wanted. Even though he was being disobedient, he still got rewarded.

“You know that isn’t helping if you want to train him.”

“I know.” She shrugged. “But look at that sweet face. Are
you going to tell me you could resist it?”

“Yes, I could.”

“I guess I just love this boy too much.” She proceeded to
scratch him behind the ears.

A bit of jealousy swept through Ben. Perhaps he should lay
his head on the table and see what would happen. Would he get rewarded the same
way?

“Okay, Toby, that’s enough,” she said to the dog.

He wasn’t the least bit surprised that the dog didn’t listen
and even whined a bit when Jane was no longer paying attention to him. He was
beginning to think Jane needed more training than the dog did.

“Toby, off,” Ben commanded.

The dog ignored him too. He couldn’t help then but laugh
about this.

Jane looked at him quizzically. “What are you laughing
about?”

“I love this. This moment, our time together, and your dog.
He brings so much to the mix.”

“He is something all right.” She petted the dog on the head again.

“I spent so much time training Olive and Pepper that I don’t
often enjoy moments like this. And seeing Toby in all his glory just reminds me
that dogs can bring an abundance of joy into your life.”

Toby barked in response. Ben had hoped for a romantic picnic
with Jane, but instead it turned into something fun.

By the time they finished lunch, he had laughed more than he
could remember. Jane was so much fun and she erupted all these feelings in him
that he hadn’t had in so long. He really hoped she felt the same way.

* * * *

Jane did her absolute best to pay attention as Ben went over
the basics with her. But each time he bent over to help put Toby in a sit, her
eyes went straight to his backside. She could probably stare at that round,
firm ass all day. He obviously worked out and she bet that if she got the
chance to squeeze it, she would find it rock hard.

“You try,” Ben said, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Put
Toby on your left side. Only tell him to sit one time. If you repeat it, your
dog will learn to ignore you until you reach a certain number. If he doesn’t
listen, place your hand gently on his back, put him in a sit, then hand him his
treat.”

She placed herself next to Toby. The dog looked up at her as
if waiting for her to tell him something. So she told him to sit. Fully
expecting the dog to ignore her, she was surprised when he just sat and looked
up at her. Jane jumped up and down and praised the dog over and over then
handed him his biscuit.

“Great job. Now pick a word such as okay and use that when
you want him to be released from the sit.”

“Okay, Toby,” she said animatedly.

The dog stood.

“Do it again,” Ben said.

She gave the dog the command once again and was impressed
when Toby sat. “He really picked that up fast just from you working with him.”
She handed the dog his treat.

“Labs are smart and fairly easy to train. Just be sure to
have a quiet environment while you teach him so he concentrates on you. Once he
sees you as the alpha, things should get a little better. I have an awesome
book inside you can take home and read. And of course, I’ll keep working with
both of you.”

Jane stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Ben’s waist
and placed a kiss on his cheek. “You’re a miracle.”

He smiled down at her. She felt so comfortable and at home
in his arms. Several times he’d told her that he liked her and she wondered if
things would actually work out. Would a relationship really work between them
when they came from such different worlds? He was used to women who went to the
spa, got their hair and nails done, and probably oohed and ahhed over his
house. Maybe she was just a fling for now until he realized she was nothing
like them.

“I guess I should probably get you home,” he said as he
released her and stepped away.

She couldn’t help but feel a little sad. She enjoyed his
touch. Ben seemed to keep finding ways to distance themselves from one another.
Maybe he thought she was easy after she fooled around with him upstairs. Or
worse, maybe she looked selfish. Perhaps at her house she could persuade him to
come in.

“I guess so. I’ve had a great time today.”

“Me too.” Ben called Toby over and hooked the leash onto
him. “I bet he sleeps well for you tonight after training and playing with my
girls.”

“I can’t wait.”

The drive home was fairly quiet. They chatted a little more
about training and he assured her if she stuck with it both she and Toby would
be happier, which made her chuckle. Did a dog really care? She spoiled her pets
rotten and was pretty sure they were already loving life. She figured she’d
give it a go, but wasn’t making any promises. She really just cared about
getting control on the leash.

Once back at her tiny little house that looked like a shack
compared to his, she let Toby into the house and then came back onto the front porch
where Ben waited.

“Would you like to come in for a bit?” she asked.

“Normally I would love to, but I don’t think I should
today.”

“I promise not to bite.”

He smirked. “I’m not worried about being bitten.”

She reached out and took his hand and held it in hers.

“You’re making it hard for me to resist you,” he said.

“Then don’t.”

Ben pulled her to him and took her lips. Reaching up, she
gripped the back of his neck, pressing her body into him as much as she could. She
loved the way he made her feel every time his lips touched her. She didn’t know
if she could ever tire of it. It was as though he lit her insides on fire, and
every nerve ending stood and sent shivers through her body. Her heart would
race and all she wanted was more.

What if she was coming off as a clingy woman and that’s why
he was resisting? As much as she was enjoying this kiss and the way his hands
rubbed circles on her lower back, it was best to end it.

It took a few more moments before she was able to will her
lips away from his. Ben started to kiss her cheek and down her jawbone, then
over to her ear. Dear God, this man was going to do her in. As his tongue came
out and he lightly left little licks with his kisses she thought her knees just
might give out.

“No more,” she finally said, pushing him away. “If we don’t
stop now we’re likely to give the neighbors a free show. And since you don’t
want to come in, it’s probably best to say goodbye.”

“You’re probably right.”

Her eyes drifted down and she saw the bulge in his pants.
Hopefully this was as difficult for him as it was her. She would love to have
him in her bed right now.

“Thank you for today. I had a great time,” she said.

“Me too. I hope we can do it again soon.” He paused a moment
and she could tell there was something he was wanting to say. “Before we take
this any further, I need to know where I stand when it comes to Matt.”

Matt, shit she’d forgotten about him. “I’m not with Matt.”

“I hope not. But do you still want to be putting on this show
that I’m your fake boyfriend?”

Shit, he used the word fake. Was he already tired of her?
“No, I suppose not. You’re released from you duties.”

He leaned in and planted a kiss on her cheek. “I’ll call you
soon, and we’ll plan something. How does that sound?”

“Good.” She hoped he meant it and this wasn’t his way of
saying goodbye. “You’re welcome to come by anytime and take me to lunch.”

“Maybe I’ll come tomorrow.”

“I’d really like it if you did.”

“I’ll text you in the morning to let you know for sure. Is
that okay?”

She nodded.

“You are a woman of few words.” He laughed then turned and
headed toward his car.

Jane stood on the porch and watched as he pulled away. She
couldn’t figure out yet if he really liked her and they would continue seeing
each other, or if this was the end. He’d finished what he’d agreed to and he
could return to his usual life.

Letting out a loud sigh, she headed inside. She’d wait for
the text message in the morning and maybe then she would have her answer.

* * * *

As Ben drove home he couldn’t help but feel giddy. It was
those damn teenage feelings again. Now that he knew that jackass Matt was out
of the picture, he could fully move forward with Jane. He’d hated having it in
the back of his mind that she might have still wanted him. When he had
mentioned Matt’s name, Jane had actually looked confused for a moment, as if
she had totally forgotten the man existed. That was a good thing.

Now he hoped he could get his schedule changed around
tomorrow so he could meet her for lunch. If he had his way, he’d meet her for
lunch every day for the rest of his life.

Ben entered his house and was immediately greeted by Olive
and Pepper. He petted both dogs and then headed up the stairs to the only room
he was comfortable in. Maybe one day Jane would help him fill this house with
love and children.

“Morning, Jane!” Francesca bounded up to the front desk.

“Hey. You’re here early.” Jane glanced at the clock.
Francesca usually came later in the day.

“I have a date tonight.”

“Cool.”

“So, how’s it going with Ben?”

“Good.”

“Has he been making Matt sweat and realize just what he
could’ve had?”