“Are we alone?” I asked as he nodded slowly, staring at me hungrily.
“All weekend. I am giving all the staff weekends off for the time being. There’s no need for them now.” Boyce reached his hand out to me and pulled me against him as I gasped, wrapping my arms around his neck. “Hi.”
“Hi,” I whispered before crashing my lips to his and feeling his tongue slide into my mouth. Boyce’s kisses were slow and sensual as he slowly explored my eager mouth and my body reacted in kind. I was weak in the knees and my thighs ached with need. He lifted me and carried me to the bed, dropping me down as he hovered over me. Boyce kissed me again and I ran my hands through his damp hair as we pressed together.
“You taste like sin,” Boyce told me before kissing me softly again.
“I am a sin for you,” I reminded him as he moved to my jaw and kissed it heavily. I let out a moan as he moved down my neck, finding the soft skin there before he sucked it into his mouth. In between kisses, Boyce undressed me and finally tossed the towel aside before he moved his head over my pebbled nipples. I moaned as he sucked one into his mouth, dragging his teeth over my skin as I clawed at his back. “Boyce. I need you.”
“Did you pack any of your toys?” He asked as I blushed. I had brought my favorites along and he chuckled as he lifted his face to look at me.
“In the car.”
“I am going to make you come on my own for now. I can’t even think of leaving you here.” Boyce squeezed my breasts and played with one nipple while sucking the other, alternating as I cried out with every move. His free hand moved down my stomach and between my legs, finding me wet and ready for him. He stroked my firm clit before sliding two fingers inside of me to stroke my inner walls. I rocked against his hand as he moved back to watch, coming hard as his thumb found my clit. Boyce wasted no time in kneeling before me to taste me, lapping my juices as I wrapped my hands in his hair. He ate away at me before pulling away, leaving me empty. “I want you to sit on my face and get me off the same time as I am you.” I’d never done that, and fear and excitement rushed through me as I stared down at him. “I’ll take you from behind after we’re done.”
I watched as he stretched out on his back and looked at me expectantly. I moved into position, looking down as he wrapped his thick arms around my thighs. I lowered myself against his mouth, feeling him suck my clit into his mouth as I groaned and looked at his hard cock. I leaned forward as he held me still, taking him in my hand before I wrapped my mouth around him. Boyce always felt good like this. He filled me and moved back into my throat, but I’d grown used to that by now. I knew what to do and I bobbed over him, tightening my mouth as I moved. I added the slightest hint of teeth as he moaned and bit down on my clit, making me jerk slightly in his grip.
We kept on until we were both ready to go over the edge and I screamed as my release washed over his face. Boyce held on tight as he jerked into my mouth, coming down my throat as I swallowed him like a starving child. It was thick and salty as I drank him in, making suckling sounds as he slowly licked me clean. I pulled away as the fatigue set in and rolled to the side, onto my back to I could look at him. His mouth and chin were glistening with me and I smiled uncontrollably. “Fucking great,” Boyce told me as I blushed. “Give me a second and I’ll fulfill my promise.”
“No worries. I’m still soaring from that,” I assured him as Boyce chuckled.
“That was nothing, Viv. I am going to fuck you senseless,” he promised me with a carnal look in his eyes that made me shiver. Boyce moved to kiss me hard, making me part my lips and taste myself as I pulled him closer. I never thought I’d want this, but I sucked the taste into my mouth hungrily as he moaned against me. “Turn over.” Boyce barked as I moved to my knees once he released me. He gripped my hip with one hand and slapped my ass with the other, watching my thighs as they grew slick with want. I gasped as he plunged inside of me hard and fast, making me scream with the way that he filled me.
This was everything and I cried out as I rocked against him, taking him deeper inside. I loved fucking Boyce and moved closer to another orgasm as I felt my breath hitch in my throat. He moved back inside and scraped against my walls and I came again, just as hard as the other times. I dropped down to the mattress as he came inside of me, mixing with my own juices as I imagined getting pregnant by Boyce for a fleeting moment. I shoved the idea away as he pulled out and leaned down to kiss the damp skin of my back tenderly. “Welcome home,” Boyce told me as I smiled and rolled to my side. “Do you just want to stay in tonight? I know you had a long week.”
“That sounds great. I’d love to just have dinner and hang out in here. Maybe watch a movie?” I suggested as Boyce moved to slip an arm over my body.
“That’s perfect.” We rested together for a while as I basked in the quiet of the house and scent of our sex that filled the room. I was tired and could fall asleep easily like this. I was drifting off when Boyce asked me if I wanted grilled steak and veggies for dinner, and I opened my eyes and nodded. “Want to nap while I’m cooking?” His voice was gentle and his eyes warm as he looked down at me and I licked my lips slowly.
I could taste both of us.
“I might take a quick shower to freshen up, if that’s okay? I don’t want to go to sleep right now.” I told him as he nodded and leaned down to kiss me.
“Help yourself. I’ll be out back.” Boyce left the room after pulling on some clothes and I rolled over and stretched. I grabbed a robe to wear downstairs to my own shower, filled with all my favorite things. I washed my body under the hot water, washing and conditioning my hair before stepping out to dry off. I found some leggings that I’d left here and an oversized t-shirt to wear and brushed my hair our before pulling it into a messy bun. I went to the fridge for a cold water and walked out back to see Boyce manning the massive grill.
“Smells good,” I offered, inhaling deeply.
“I had Anne pick up some filets at the store for us and there’s fresh zucchini.” Both of those were my favorites and I smiled as I walked towards him. He had a bottle of beer beside him, sipping it as he looked at me out of the corner of his eye. “How was the shower?”
“It felt great. I think I can stay awake for a while now.” I wanted to kiss him and looked around, aware that the backward was private but still not willing to risk being seen. It was dark out now but the flames from the charcoal offered a bright light.
“I have no problem going back to bed with you,” Boyce told me softly as I giggled, feeling like I was on top of the world. I went in to make us a salad to go with dinner, bringing it to the outdoor table to eat. It was still nice out and we both loved to take advantage of the warmth before the cold weather came.
CHAPTER 15
Boyce
I watched Vivian in the light of the candles as she ate. She was natural tonight after her shower, not needing any makeup. She looked beautiful and I smiled at her as she glanced up at me. Fuck me, but I was falling for this woman. “What are you thinking about?” Vivian asked me before taking a bite of the steak.
“You’re beautiful,” I told her as her eyes widened.
“Boyce…don’t say that,” Vivian murmured as she blushed in the orange light of the flames scattered over the table.
“It’s true. Everything about you is beautiful and I have seen all of you,” I assured her as she shook her head.
“I’m just me. Nothing special.”
“There is nobody in your life that has told you that you’re nothing special. Not your parents, not Bella, and not me. You’ve always stood out, Vivian. I just never thought it would be like this.” I admitted as she nodded and locked gazes with me. Chewing again.
“I didn’t, either.” I took a bite of steak and chewed it slowly, finding it perfectly cooked. We ate in a comfortable silence for a few moments, taking in the sounds of the night as we finished dinner. I knew that the water was a walk away, but it was too dark now for that. We could walk over tomorrow.
Vivian helped me clean up and we took the dishes inside, setting them in the sink as she suggested washing them quickly before we settled in for the night. I agreed, and we worked together quickly. Once that was done, I grabbed a fresh beer and invited her to the theater room with me. I didn’t go in there too much, having built it for Bella. Tonight, I took Vivian inside and settled her on a love seat before grabbing a box of candy for her. I knew all her favorites.
I started one of the newer movies with the remote once we were settled and wrapped my arm around Vivian as she snuggled into me. I considered what it would be like to go see a movie on a date with her, holding her hand with pride as we walked in together. I pictured sitting in the back in a dark corner and sliding my hand up her skirt as she protested, kissing her to silence her so I could finish what I started. I wanted that so much and I blinked as I felt her staring at me. “Where are you?” Vivian asked as she popped a candy into her mouth, chewing slowly as she waited for my answer.
“I was on a date with you watching a movie. We were holding hands going in and messing around in the back row,” I teased her as she frowned for a moment.
“That will never happen for us, will it?” Vivian murmured as I stared at her in the dark room. “We can be seen out in public but not together like that. Too many people know you.”
"Maybe someday. We’ll see what happens,” I promised her as she pressed her lips to my neck. I held her in my arms, taking in the scent of her peppermint soap and vanilla shampoo as I slid my hand into her damp hair, loosening it. Vivian protested slightly, but I tugged her head back and kissed her to silence her as she moaned against my lips.
Vivian kissed me for a long moment before pulling away and smiling. I gazed at her and stole one more soft peck before I focused on the screen again, still running my hands through her hair. We watched one movie and I looked at her to see that she was sound asleep against the cushion of the chair. I took that moment to take in her soft skin and peaceful expression, still stroking a curl back from her face.
I shut down the screen and left enough light on to make it back upstairs. I took Vivian into my arms and carried her up to my room, placing her gently on my bed and watching her curl up as she reached out blindly across the bed. I went and slipped on some boxers to go to sleep in, slipping under the covers as I pulled Vivian into my arms.
I woke up before Vivian in the morning and looked at her before gazing at the walls. It was still early and looked like the sun had just risen based on the light coming through the windows and I smiled in her direction. I moved over her and down her body to slip her pants down, tossing them somewhere before I spread her thighs apart. It was darker under the covers, but I could smell her honey as I pressed a kiss to her pussy. I slipped my tongue out to stroke her folds, slipping my hands around her legs gently to hold her into place. When I felt her shifting, I slipped my tongue deeper inside of her, teasing around her clit as she whimpered. “Boyce,” she said in a hoarse voice as I sucked her directly into my mouth. I worked her body, bringing her close to the edge of an orgasm before I slipped two fingers inside of her to feel her break apart for me. Vivian rocked against me slowly, moaning as she gripped my head. “You make waking up so much better for me. Come to college with me so I can feel inspired to get up there.”
I looked at her as I pulled away, longing to tell her that I considered it some nights when I was here alone. Vivian looked down at me as I climbed up her body and kissed her hungrily, dropping between her legs and resting on my arms. “I want to wake up with you every morning.” I spoke in between kisses as she pulled me closer, arching her hips up as our tongues danced together. Vivian slipped her hands through the waistband of my briefs and slipped them down as I wiggled my hips to help get them off.
I was hard as a rock as I moved back between her legs, pressing against her opening. “I want you, Vivian.”
“Take me,” she urged he, reaching down to cup my ass and pull me closer. I slid inside of her, feeling her heat wrap around me as I cried out. Vivian rose her hips to take me deeper and I fucked her hard as I clutched the sheets beneath me. Vivian started to come first, and I drove myself into her tight pussy, feeling the pressure starting to build. I came with a roar as I sank deep inside, stilling as I filled her with my seed.
We breathed in and I dropped to her side as I held her close. “Every time with you gets better. I didn’t think I’d feel that again,” I murmured to her as she sucked in her breath.
“I thought it was only like that for me,” Vivian told me softly as she looked at me. “Boyce, what are we going to do?”
“I don’t know,” I admitted as I pressed my lips to hers. “I don’t know.”
We stayed in bed for a few more hours before getting up. I fixed coffee and we had a light breakfast as we made plans to go to dinner later. It would be a casual meal with no interaction since I usually ran into someone that I knew. I would introduce Vivian to strangers as my daughter’s best friend. I would tell them that she was visiting from college. We’d lie about almost everything that was between us and I’d hate it.
Vivian spent some time on her laptop in the afternoon, doing things for school. That’s what I figured, anyway. I wondered sometimes if she was sleeping with other men since that first time until I told myself that it didn’t matter. I wasn’t offering her a real relationship and she deserved to be happy with a guy that could. I was just too selfish to give her up to seek that. Bella called that day and seemed surprised that Vivian was back at the house for the weekend. “She lives nearby, Bell. It makes sense for her to come back to the house that she spent half of her life in. It’s all she has.” Her family home was sold after the accident when she moved in with us.
“I should have guessed that she wouldn’t live it up on her own,” Bella told me as I frowned. My daughter could get judgmental when she didn’t stop to think about it and I held back my response. I couldn’t let it show that I cared for Vivian more than I should.
“She’s close by. It’s fine,” I said as Bella went on to talk about a new show that she had a part in. I knew that there was an audition and kept it in mind for the holidays, but it was set in stone now. She had a big part and I told her that maybe we’d take a trip to the city to see her perform and Bella assured me that she could get tickets. I hung up when she realized that she was meeting a friend for dinner and set the phone down beside me on the couch.
“Was that Bella?” Vivian asked from the kitchen and I glanced to my right to see the curious look in her eyes.
“It was. She got a major part in the production, so she won’t be here until Christmas Eve.” I watched her face carefully, seeing some relief in her blue eyes for a moment. “Maybe we can get some of the family together and make a trip to the city.”
“That would be fun. I thought I would’ve visited her by now, but time gets away from me,” Vivian said as she grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and moved to sit beside me.
“Life happens. Unfortunately, once you’re out of high school, it moves even faster. Kids leave home and sometimes their state, settling down away from friends and family. I did that.” I explained as she frowned. “I don’t want you to do that, Vivian. I’m selfish as fuck for saying that, but I don’t want you to.”
“I went to college an hour away, Boyce. I clearly didn’t want to go far away and that was before this started between us. I guess I like to be comfortable. Bell is more the one to shake things up. She always was,” Vivian replied, leaning her head on my shoulder.
CHAPTER 16
Vivian
I dressed in a black pencil skirt and pale pink blouse for dinner, just for fun. It was cool out, but I had hose on and carried a warm, black coat out of my room. Boyce looked me up and down as he straightened his tie, looking delicious. “I don’t know how I’m supposed to keep my hands off you at dinner,” he told me as I smiled and walked forward.
“It’s just through dinner. We’re coming here afterward,” I assured him, trying to make light of our situation. Boyce insisted on taking me to a steakhouse in the city which was why I dressed up tonight. It was a nice place and he was sure to see a ton of people that he knew there. We left in his car and I leaned back in the passenger seat, imagining for a second that this was a date and we had a future. I didn’t talk about a lot of these thoughts with Boyce, trying to chalk it up as just sex until he moved on.
Boyce reached over to take my hand and I smiled at him. “You okay?”
“I’m fine. I’m just looking forward to dinner,” I assured him, squeezing his large palm. I remembered going with my parents as well as Bella and her family, so the memories were bittersweet.
“I just wish…I wish that we could be real there. There’s just so many people there that we know, and it would become something to gossip about quickly. I’d rather go about it slowly, if it gets to that.” Boyce took the exit needed and I looked over the lights of the city, hearing the doubt in his voice. I knew what he was getting at, but my insecurities were getting the best of me at times. I was young and hardly experienced enough to know the signs of love. I’d never felt anything like it before this.
We parked and walked into the restaurant where Boyce was greeted warmly by the hostess. She led us to a table on the edge of the room near a window and I slipped into my side of the booth after I removed my coat. Boyce already had people waving his way and walking over to our table to greet him and I watched quietly. Many of his friends knew our history and merely said hello to me, and the women that threw themselves all over him didn’t acknowledge me at all.
I wasn’t dumb, and I heard him with women in the past. It gave me a lot to fantasize about when I was fumbling through my hormones and a lot of disappointment with the men that I did have sex with initially. I could acknowledge his past if that’s what it was, but it seemed like some of them wanted to rekindle whatever it was they shared with Boyce. I felt every bit the teen that I was as I looked at their curvy bodies and confidence that I was still learning about. I felt like the most beautiful woman in the world when I was in his arms at home in bed, but reality hit me hard right now. Boyce talked for a few minutes and finally sat down with a rueful smile. “I’m sorry. I should have known better than to come here.”
“You’ve been coming her for years, Boyce. I’ve been coming here for years. It’s a great place so stop worrying.” I told him as I read the menu that I’d memorized years ago. I didn’t want him to see the emotions that I was hiding.
“Vivian, I can see in your eyes that you’re not okay.” Boyce stared at me as I gazed into his eyes and sighed. “I was an ass for bringing women home when you lived there before. I’m sorry that its being thrown in your face here. I’d take it all back if I knew that we’d be here tonight.” Ina few sentences, Boyce confirmed that he’d slept with these women I’d seen and that he cared for me. It was a lot to take in and I looked at him for a moment.
“I used to listen to you. I would listen and dream about it being us and I learned how to masturbate. I don’t regret hearing it, but I struggle with seeing them here. They’re beautiful and have so much more to offer than I do. They’re more like Nora was.” At the mention of his dead wife, Boyce scowled and took a controlled breath.
“They’re nothing like her. They were women to warm my bed and then gone. I didn’t sleep with many of them a second time.” Boyce looked back into my eyes after looking around the restaurant. “Furthermore, you’re better than any of them. You have more heart and I want you in my life for more than sex. I’ve come back for more many times.”
I looked at him in silence, feeling warmth wash over my body. I didn’t mean to mention Nora that way. After all, she was like a second mom to me before she died. I heard a voice and looked up to see a waitress staring at us.
“Are you ready to order?” Her voice was soft, and Boyce raised an eyebrow at me.
“Yes, thank you. I’d like the crab cakes with roasted potatoes and a salad, please. Water to drink.” It was almost automatic for me to order this dish and Boyce ordered his usual as well before she left us alone. “You’re not sleeping with anyone else?”
“No, Vivian. When would I have time with working and talking to you nearly every night?” Boyce demanded as I blushed and looked down at the table.
“I don’t know about that. You can be pretty fast sometimes.”
“I haven’t looked at another woman since we began sleeping together much less been with one. Have you been with another man?” Boyce asked as I shook my head rapidly.
“No. You’re all I think about. I swear.”
“We can’t make any decisions right now about this, but I think we both understand that we both feel something. Let’s enjoy dinner.” Boyce suggested, and I nodded slowly. The woman brought our drinks and I sipped my water, letting the cold liquid slide down my throat. I was feeling torn inside, both happy about what was said as well as scared. We started making small talk about life in general while we ate, and it felt so normal to be with him. I turned dessert away, feeling full and weary as we stood to leave the building.
Boyce must have made plans with ten people before we walked outside, my heels clicking on the sidewalk. He opened the car door for me and I shook my head as he tilted his head at me. “You’re a popular guy.”
“Only in the world of business. I don’t have many people that I would call real friends.” He closed the door with that and I realized that I didn’t have to many myself. There were some at college that I spoke to in class and hung out with Miranda that night, but I was hesitant to do so any more. Boyce got in the driver’s side and started the engine, looking at me for a long moment before pulling out of the lot. I was quiet on the drive home as Boyce held my hand the entire way. It was late once we pulled into the garage and I eased out of the car and walked into the house. I slipped my shoes off and walked to my bathroom, filling the huge tub with hot water and vanilla bubbles. Living in my apartment with a standard tub and shower, I missed this luxury.
“I have a tub in my bathroom,” Boyce reminded me as I smiled at him, slipping off my skirt.
“I know. I just miss my big bathroom and these baths so much. It feels like home here.” I unbuttoned my shirt and slipped it off as his eyes darkened.
“Is there room for two?” Boyce asked hoarsely as I nodded slowly. We both undressed, and he slipped into the bathtub first before I moved in right in front of him. The water was warm, and the room smelled amazing as I looked around at the dimmed lights. Boyce slipped his hands around me, cupping my breasts as I whimpered softly. My nipples hardened under his fingers and he pinched gently as I jerked before him. “These are what I think about at night. This body is the only one that I crave.” One of his hands slipped between my legs and stroked my slick folds. “This pussy is the only one that I want to fuck senseless.” I arched my back and spread my legs open, needing him after tonight. Boyce stroked me harder, focusing on my clit as I slipped my hands around his thick thighs. He made me come easily, keeping his hand cupped over me as I rocked against his hand.
We relaxed together after I was still, just enjoying the atmosphere. “I want us to be exclusive, Viv. In saying that, I don’t want to publicize the fact. I’d prefer to tell Bella first and then family members. That way, it doesn’t get to them through the gossip mill.” I nodded in agreement, feeling the same way.
“I’ve already mentioned that I was casually seeing a guy to a friend at school. I won’t say who to anybody.” I slipped my hands over his and clasped them with a big smile. I could live with this for now. Once the water started cooling, we got out and dried off before making our way into my bedroom, where he pulled me against him to kiss me hungrily.
“We’ve never been in here together,” Boyce said suggestively before claiming my lips again. He pushed me gently back to my bed before he sat me down and spread my legs open. Boyce moved to the floor and leaned in to kiss my inner thighs as I looked down at him.
“I always wanted you in here with me. I used to get myself off so much imagining it.” I felt his tongue on my clit and moaned as I dropped my head back.
“I thought of you down here a lot myself. I pretended that every woman was you,” Boyce confessed before he locked his mouth against me and worked his tongue against me.
“You did?” I asked as he pulled me closer.
“Much earlier than I should have, Vivian. I never planned on this happening between us.” I blushed as he went back to my pussy and eased me towards a release. I came crying out his name before he pulled away and told me to get on my knees further up the bed. I giggled and hurried up to get into position and arched my ass up as I felt him moving on the mattress. Boyce smacked me, making me jerk forward with a laugh.
The giggles stopped when I felt him inside of me, sliding deep. I closed my eyes and focused on the way that he always stretched me open. He touched every part of me, body and soul and I rocked against him and he groaned as he held my hips tightly. It felt different now that we had talked a bit and I knew that he was it for me. I knew Boyce well enough to understand that he wouldn’t put me in any kind of danger or risk and I loved feeling him bare inside of me. We fucked for a few minutes before I caved and called his name, knowing that my room would forever be connected to him now. Boyce followed as he thrust inside of me and filled me as I let out a grunt. We dropped down to my mattress and breathed in as I looked through the windows to the sky.
I felt like it was my first time as I felt my body still pulsing from everything with Boyce.
We decided to sleep upstairs since Boyce was used to his room and his bed. I snuggled beside him, still naked and exhausted now. I kissed his chest before I drifted off, waking up later than Boyce did. I looked around the room and found it empty. Rising slowly, I went to get a robe and use the bathroom before I headed downstairs. I heard silence when I descended the stairs and walked into the kitchen, looking for coffee. “Vivian?”
I jumped at the sound of Anne’s voice and panic filled me. “Hi, Anne. I came home for the weekend to get some peace and quiet.” I offered as my heart pounded in my chest. Did she hear me come downstairs? Had she been in my room at all? “What are you doing here on the weekend? Isn’t your hubby home?”
“I found some vegetables at the little stand nearby and wanted to get them into the kitchen. I’d like to think that he’s at least attempting to eat healthy with the house empty.” Anne hugged me before she pulled back and looked closely at me. “You look like college is treating you well.”
“It’s busy. I am always going,” I ran a hand through my messy hair that was pulled into a bun for our bath and then messed up during sex. I didn’t think that anyone would be here, and I checked the robe to make sure it was tied well with slow movements. “Studying and classes are my life now.”
“I do hope that you’ve met some guys. It’s quite something to be on your own in a new setting. You should enjoy it.” I winced inside but kept the smile on my face.
“Casually, sure. I don’t need anything serious at this stage of my life.” She smiled and nodded as I went to get some coffee.
“I had a ball in college. I felt so free after living with my parents and sisters and I went a little wild. Meeting Mike calmed me down a lot and I was ready for that.” They had two grown children that lived in the area and she spent a lot of time with them.
I wondered if I could ever tell the story of Boyce and I to anybody down the line. Would it always be our little secret?
“I love it. The campus is amazing, and I love my classes. I just like to come back for some peace here and I also miss the water…a lot.” I hadn’t been to the water once since coming back but I smiled at her, nonetheless.
“I can imagine that after living here for so many years.” Anne took the bag that was on the counter and started getting the vegetables into the fridge as I sipped my coffee. I heard the front door open and glanced over to see Boyce coming in from a run, smiling as he walked towards me.
“Look who came by to bring you some veggies,” I offered as he paused and looked into the kitchen to see Anne.
“Hello there. This is a nice surprise,” Boyce changed his expression and walked over to hug her. “What did you bring?”
She showed him her purchases and I wandered over to sit at the bistro table to drink my coffee. The view was stunning from here and I looked out to where the water was as I listened to them talk together. I was relieved that Anne didn’t seem to understand what I was doing here. I felt like she might understand but then again, she looked at me like a daughter. I got lost in my thoughts until I heard her voice and glanced over. “I am going to go now. Mike wanted to go to the movies today while he was home. it was lovely to see you again, Vivian.” Anne hugged me again before walking out the front door and I let my shoulders drop.
“I didn’t know she was here. I came downstairs dressed like this to look for you and she scared me so much. I acted as normal as I could.” I started to talk as he walked over to me, stroking my hair back.
“She was acting completely normal. I’m sure everything is fine, Viv.” I could see the wrinkle in Boyce’s forehead as he spoke and stared into his eyes.
We walked down to the water once I calmed down and while we acted normal, I could tell that things were off. I packed my bag in the early afternoon and told him that I needed to get back to study for some tests. Boyce looked at me with surprise from the couch where we’d been watching a movie and stood up. “Did I do something wrong?”
“No. Of course not. I just forgot that I had several tests to study for.” I forced a smile on my face.
Boyce stared deeper into my eyes as he cupped my face, making me tremble.
“I don’t believe you,” he told me as he leaned forward to press his lips to mine. “Something has you ready to bolt and sadly, I can think of a few incidents that happened. I know that you need to get back, but I’ll be calling you later.”
“Okay,” I replied as I felt him let me go. He offered to help with my bag, but I assured him that I had it and headed towards the garage. I started the engine and backed my car out onto the driveway, telling myself that I was going to take some space from Boyce and the turmoil that he caused me. I was going to live life on my own for a change and see what else it had to offer.
CHAPTER 17
Boyce
I looked out of the window as she left the house. Vivian could deny it all that she wanted, but she was scared. Unfortunately, I knew that both the restaurant and Anne showing up here could be the reason or maybe it was both. I couldn’t change the fact that I’d slept with several women in my single years and I wondered why I brought them home. I knew in the beginning that it was to erase the memory of Nora from my mind but that didn’t work. I’d always love my wife, and nobody made me feel much of anything until now.
I looked around the empty house and sighed as I walked back to the couch. I was hoping for one more time with Vivian before she returned to school. I was addicted to her and I stared blankly at the TV.
I worked out in my home gym for an hour that evening, hoping to get her out of my system. I planned to shower and get some sleep and throw myself into work this week but once I was watching TV in my bed, I was wide awake. I reached for my phone and dialed Vivian’s number, waiting for her to answer. When I got her voice mail, I left her a message to call me and dropped the phone on my bed. She was avoiding me.
I slept fitfully without a return phone call and woke up early to shower again for work. I was the first one in the office and I made coffee and warmed up my computer as I looked around my large office. I’d made it mine when I started the company and it reflected every part of my life. I was proud of this accomplishment in my life, but I knew that at some point I would want more. Maybe that time was coming sooner than expected.
“You’re here early,” Max told me from the doorway. He headed one of the most successful teams in the company and was moving quickly to the top. He worked as hard as I always did.
“Figured I would start the week right,” I joked as he frowned and looked at me closely.
“Are you okay? You look like there’s something on your mind.” Max told me as I looked out of the window to the city.
“Yeah, I’m fine. I just need some more coffee,” I replied, reaching for my cup. “How does your week look?”
“I am handling the new bank in New York. It’s going to be beautiful.” Max boasted as I thought back to getting that account. It was going to do a lot for the company and at the time, I was excited. Now it just seemed dull and I took a slow breath as I leaned back.
“I’ve seen your plans. They’re impressive,” I complimented Max, wanting to fill the silence. “You’re turning into me, Max. Don’t live here and let life pass you by.”
“That’s how you became successful, isn’t it? You’re here now, earlier than everyone else. I haven’t seen you working every weekend, but you put in your time during the week.” Max reminded me as I remembered why I wasn’t here on this last weekend. “You balance it all. The guys talk about you around here. You’re living the life.”
“I suppose,” I replied as Max gave me a surprised look.
“I heard that your daughter is off to college. That must be great to have the place to yourself. Is that why you’ve been gone on the weekends?” Max asked me as I smiled weakly.
“Yeah. It’s been nice,” I lied, knowing that I needed to act like the man that they all thought I was. I couldn’t tell anyone about Vivian. “I actually had another daughter that moved out as well.”
“The cute redhead? Haven’t you been taking care of her since she was just a kid?” I stared at Max, still stuck on his first words. “She works hard around here. She’s going to make a great graduate someday. Is she going into Architecture as well?”
“Graphic Design,” I responded as Max said something about that being a promising field.
“What about your daughter? What is she going to do?” Max asked as I realized that I didn’t talk about Bella too much around here. I always kept my private life separate from work and I smiled.
“She’s in New York at Julliard. She’s going to be an actress and she’s already in a play on Broadway this holiday season.” I told him, feeling the pride swell inside of me. “She’s always been fairly dramatic. Her mother…her mother told her to go into acting from the beginning. I’m glad that she’s seeing it through.”
“They both sound great. Good job, Dad. I don’t know how you did it with your hours.” Max complimented me, and I gazed at him.
“You’re not married?” I asked, and he shook his head. I knew so little about my staff’s lives outside of this building.
“If you ever meet the right woman, give her some of your time. It flies by too fast and…it just goes too fast.” I smiled slowly and looked at him as confusion crossed his face. “I wasn’t home for so much of life and now I regret that. I can’t change it but just take my advice.”
“I’m dating a great girl. Her name is Melody and it’s been a few years. I was thinking of proposing,” Max seemed to drop his shoulders after telling me this. “When the hell did it get so serious in this place?”
“I have no idea, but I like it. Maybe we should make this more of a family business. Holiday parties, barbeques, and that kind of thing.” I offered as he shrugged. “Go create a building, Max. Make it the best building in the city.” I watched as he left the office and took another sip of coffee. I liked the idea of my company being geared towards family and wished that I’d thought of it earlier. The only view into my personal life here was the scattered pictures set around and the fact that Vivian worked here during the summer and holidays when I needed her to.
I focused on work and answered some emails and scheduled some meetings. I was thinking about Vivian the entire time but knew that she might need some space right now. Things were getting intense between us and she had to be worried about that. I knew that I was. I’d leave her alone for a few days and do what I did best. I’d work my ass off.
Friday came with no word from Vivian and no answering of my phone calls. I put in days and nights at the office, going against my own advice to Max. I didn’t have anything at home to rush off to, so I kept myself busy here. By Friday evening, I was pacing the floors and trying to decide if I was going to break this no contact game that we were playing.
I looked through the building as other staff left for the night and tried to call her again. She let it go to voice mail and I closed my computer and prepared to leave. I pulled on my coat and shut off the lights to my office before walking to the car and heading towards the University. I’d never been to her apartment, but I knew where it was.
I pondered the idea of her having someone over, but Vivian didn’t seem like the type to jump into bed with another man after a week. Granted, she did the one time, but I could see the regret in her eyes after that. I pressed down on the pedal and the car moved faster after I pictured her gorgeous face in my mind. I needed to see Vivian, to touch her. I pulled into the little college town and moved through the traffic as my GPS guided me to her place.
Once I was in the parking lot, I hesitated. I didn’t want to go storming to her door and invite unwanted attention so instead, I sent her a text telling her that I was outside. I didn’t get a response, but I stared at the building with brightly lit windows and the sound of students talking and laughing around me. I was so far separated from this life now and I blinked as I waited for Vivian.
I watched every movement outside as the moments passed. I looked at the stairs where I guessed her apartment was, waiting to see her red hair coming towards me. My phone chimed, and I glanced down, seeing her name on the screen.
Vivian: Why?
I had the sense to look up, seeing her standing at the top of the stairs with her phone in her hand. Vivian took that first step and came towards the car with a wan expression on her face.
CHAPTER 18
Vivian
I stared at him as I approached the Escalade. His face looked pale and the circles under his eyes became more prominent as I got closer to Boyce. It had been the longest week of my life and I knew that I didn’t look much different than he did.
I walked to the passenger side and tested the door, finding it unlocked. I slipped inside and stared at his profile for a moment. “What are you doing here?”
“I haven’t spoken to you all week. I needed to see you.” His voice was rough, and I leaned against the seat gently. “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine, Boyce. I was just busy with school,” I assured him, watching as he turned to stare at me.
“We’ve been talking nearly every night for the last few weeks. You didn’t contact me at all after leaving so abruptly last weekend.” His eyes were hard as he held my gaze with his and I licked my lips slowly. “What bothered you about it?”
“I…I thought about Anne walking in on us. I saw how wanted you were when we were out to dinner. I felt like I wasn’t enough for you and so many things. I was so embarrassed when I saw her in the kitchen. How would we explain that?” I asked with wide eyes as he let out a breath.
“I have a feeling that I can’t hide this for too long for either of our sakes. There’s too many fucking feelings involved on my end now and I see the same ones in your eyes. This is going to come to a place that we have to tell people,” Boyce told me as I looked forward and watched the students walking through the parking lot. I knew he was right but there was a part of me that wanted to stop this.
“Is it?” I asked weakly as he reached out to stroke my cheek.
“You know it.” Boyce touched me gently for a moment more and I swallowed the lump in my throat. “Want to grab dinner somewhere?”
My stomach growled in response and I blushed. I hadn’t eaten a lot this week with the stress. “Sure. What do you want?”
“Are there any good pizza places in town?” Boyce asked as I smiled at him. He knew that it was my favorite takeout food and I nodded. I glanced at my worn jeans and college sweatshirt, deciding that it would do. I didn’t worry about makeup when I went to class and this was no different. “You look gorgeous, Vivian. I mean that.” I stared at him. “You are one of the most beautiful women in the world.”
“Boyce…” I let my voice trail off as he reached for my hand.
“Don’t ever doubt that. I mean it. I haven’t stopped thinking about you all week.” Boyce said as I felt my skin heat up. “It was hard not to call you, but I wanted to give you your space.”
“I’ve never been in anything quite like this. It’s overwhelming for me sometimes.”
“We can slow it down. I don’t want to stop seeing you, but I can ease back.” Boyce offered, and I smiled. “Let’s go eat. Where is this place?” He started the car and I directed him there, looking into the crowded building while we parked. He got out and I jumped out of my side, not wanting to draw attention to us. Boyce raised an eyebrow at me and we walked towards the door where he opened it for me. I looked around, not seeing any familiar faces eating here tonight despite it being Friday. I was relieved, and I smiled as we approached the counter, deciding on a thick crust all meat pizza and drinks before Boyce paid and we found a table in the corner. He set the number on the table and we moved into the seats across from one another as he reached his legs out to touch mine. It was dark, so nobody would see, and I smiled at him. “How’s this?”
“It’s great.” I sipped my soda and felt happiness race through my veins. Being without Boyce for a week was unbearable. He asked me about my classes and I told him about the tests and constant homework that I had, mentioning that I was so grateful for the fact I didn’t have to work my way through college.
“That isn’t all me. It’s your parents that planned for your future.” Boyce reminded me as I smiled sadly.
“I know. I am appreciative of them, taking care of things so early. They couldn’t have known that the accident was going to happen.” I said softly as I felt him stroking my calf with his shoe.
“We had the same brilliant investor. He led us all in the right direction and they loved you. We spoke about it when you and Bell were small, and they asked if I’d take you if anything happened. They trusted me and knew that I…that I loved you as well.” Boyce stumbled over his last words and I looked at him. “I don’t think that they meant in this way. I hope your dad isn’t cursing me out up there.”
“I think that he knew you were a good man. He knows that you will take care of me well. You do, you know.” I reminded him as his eyes darkened.
“I fuck you more than anything else. We don’t go out that often. I feel bad about that sometimes.” Boyce sipped his soda and I frowned.
“It just happened that way and I know it’s more than that to both of us. We entered this with pent up feelings on both sides and that turned into a wildfire. I can’t regret that.” I shrugged and longed to reach out to take his hand, but I fought it. Boyce glanced up as someone approached the table with our pizza, setting it down in the middle before they gave us plates, cheese, and peppers. “This does look good.” Boyce eyed the pie hungrily and I felt my body clench inside. He got my plate first and then fixed his, adding a lot of peppers to his slice as we started to eat. “Are you staying here tonight?” I asked as Boyce looked at me curiously.
“At your apartment?” He questioned as I considered that. As many students lived in the building, I kept to myself. I also had a two-bedroom as well, so I could reasonably have guests. I planned for Bella to visit but time got away from us. I nodded. “I never thought I’d even consider that.”
“We can go back to the house tomorrow if you want. I just know that I’m going to be tired after this and not want to make the drive. It’s been quite a week," I offered, and he shrugged as he took another bite.
We finished dinner and boxed the rest without seeing anyone that I knew. Boyce drove back to the complex and I led him to my door, unlocking it as the sound of parties echoed through the air. “Isn’t this too noisy for you?” He asked as I closed and locked the deadbolt.
“No. You mean the parties? The bedrooms are away from all of that, so it doesn’t bother me at all. If anything, I appreciate the noise when I’m going to sleep alone. It’s hard after I’ve slept in your bed.” I walked the pizza to the fridge and set it inside as I heard Boyce walking around, certain that he was checking the place out. I was surprised that he didn’t do that with both my new apartment and Bella’s before we left for college. “Does it meet your approval?” I asked him as I walked into the living room.
“It’s a nice place. I’m glad you’re not living in the dorms,” Boyce replied as he walked down the hall and switched the lights on in my room as well as the guest room. “Nobody has stayed here before?”
“No,” I assured him. He was asking if I slept with Billy here, but I hadn’t, and I wouldn’t. That was at the party in some random bedroom and I left as soon as I felt ready to. “I can’t imagine having anyone here but you.”
Boyce turned to me, striding down the hallway until he was cupping my face and kissing me. I wrapped my arms around his waist and pulled him against me, tasting the peppers on his tongue. I knew that there was no way that I could stay away from him as our tongues danced together. We made out in the hallway for several moments, in no hurry to stop. We moved slowly to my bedroom, undressing each other in between long kisses before he pushed me back on the bed. I watched as Boyce parted my legs and moved between them, tasting what he did to me over the last couple of hours. He teased me with his tongue before sucking my clit into his mouth, bringing me close to release before he’d pull away and make me beg.
I finally came when he told me to, slipping a finger inside of me and curving it against my wall as I cried out his name. He moved over me, making his way to my mouth to kiss me hard, my taste still on his lips. I managed to tell him to get on his back and dropped over his cock, taking him inside of my mouth as I dragged my fingernails down his chest. Boyce arched his back and pushed deeper into my throat as I felt him grasp my hair tightly. He came for me, filling my mouth with his taste as I drank him in.
Once I pulled away, I collapsed in his chest and took a deep breath. This felt so right, being in my home with him and knowing that I was going to wake up with him in the morning. Eventually, I stroked him again and mounted his cock before starting to ride him. He felt so good this way and I leaned forward as I pressed my hands over his hot skin. My pussy was slick with heat and he filled me as we moved together, needing to come together.
We did, moaning and crying out as he held my hips and rose up to take me hard, coming hard as I joined him. We felt so good together and I breathed in deeply as I stared into his face. “I love you,” I whispered uncontrollably as tears filled my eyes. I did, and I pressed my lips together.
“I love you, Vivian. I love you more than I’ve loved anyone in a long time,” Boyce replied as I lowered my face to kiss him. I knew that things were different between us now and I felt his hands slide around my lower back. He eased me to my side and we snuggled together, kissing softly as I felt exhaustion take over. I fell asleep in his arms and woke up the same way, looking over his handsome features as the sun shone through the blinds. Boyce turned and rolled on his back as I smiled and stroked his chest. I didn’t know what was going to happen with us, but I loved him. He woke up after about an hour and smiled at me as he saw me staring at him.
“Morning,” I said softly as he reached out and pulled me closer to him.
“Hi. How are you?” Boyce asked as I leaned in to kiss him.
“I’m great. I need some coffee though. How about you?” I asked as he pressed me to my back and moved between my legs. “After?”
Boyce was hard as he pressed into me and I wrapped my legs around his body. He started slowly at first and then moved deeper inside of me as I moaned his name. I loved the way he felt in the morning and rocked against him, needing more. We made love slowly together, both coming together before Boyce rose to go to the bathroom. I watched his ass as he walked away, licking my lips.
CHAPTER 19
Boyce
I used the bathroom and slipped on my boxers from the night before. Vivian rose and pulled a robe around her body and followed me into the kitchen where we made two cups of coffee. She bought one of the new machines that made one at a time and slipped mine across the counter with a soft smile before starting hers. Vivian looked into the fridge and pulled out some eggs and fresh sausage as I gazed at her.
We used the word love last night. We used it and meant it and I could not regret that. She cooked me breakfast as I sat at the counter and watched her as she moved so naturally in her kitchen. I thought ahead to the future, aware of the fact that she had nearly four years left in college. She’d be staying here, and we’d be traveling back and forth for quite a while.
I was in a place where I’d like to be married again and possibly have another child. I didn’t know if Vivian was anywhere near that and I looked at her again, taking in her youth. I weighed whether I’d be okay with moving slowly and just being married in a matter of years. I raised two girls and didn’t enjoy the baby stage as much as I should have. My mind wandered to telling Bella that I was together with Vivian and then that we were going to have a family together. Was that wrong?
Vivian stirred the sausage in the pan before glancing at the eggs, unaware of where my thoughts were headed. I then pictured her marrying someone else, a guy closer to her own age. It was hard to think about her walking down the aisle and having babies with someone as I watched her. I knew that we’d always be close no matter where we were in life, but seeing that would kill me. It struck me hard when I realized that Nora was the only woman that I felt this way about in the past.
Fuck me running.
Vivian plated the food and fixed some toast before she joined me at the counter. She sipped her coffee and looked at me with concern on her face. “Did I lose you earlier? You seemed like you were so deep in thought while I was cooking.”
“I was just thinking about the office. There’s some big deals going on right now. I’m sorry.” I smiled at her as she shrugged.
“I get distracted by school. It’s fine.” She took a bite of her sausage and chewed it slowly before sipping her coffee again. “Do you want to go to your house or stay here?”
“Leave tomorrow?” I asked as she shrugged.
“We can go around and see the sights, whatever it is those might be. I haven’t had a lot of time to go out.” Vivian smiled, and I weighed my options. I had no clothes with me since I drove here on a whim, but I could buy something. I didn’t want to break the tie that I shared with Vivian just yet.
“I’m in if I can do some shopping and get some clothes for the next day or so.” She smiled and nodded as I took another bite of breakfast. We finished eating and washed the dishes before she showered while I went out for clothes. I found a few pairs of jeans and some shirts along with a few other things, paying the cashier as she smiled dreamily at me and handed me the bag. I headed out and typed the address into my navigation system since I didn’t quite know the town yet, pulling in and walking into the apartment when she was just out of the shower. I dropped the bags and walked down the hallway, inhaling the sharp scent of her peppermint soap as she dried her hair. Vivian smiled at me as I stepped in to kiss her, pressing her towel covered body against me as I groaned.
“What is it about you that makes me constantly aroused?” Vivian murmured to me before she kissed me again. I moved my hands to loosen her towel and let it drop to the floor before I dropped to my knees. I tilted my head up and tugged her legs open before leaning in to taste her clean, warm pussy as she leaned back against the counter. “You’re insatiable, Boyce.”
“With you I am.” I assured her as I stared into her dazed eyes. I moved up, circling her folds with my tongue and then sucking on her clit as she moaned. Vivian pushed herself up on the counter and I followed her. I ate away at her like a starving man, needing her taste and release in my mouth as she gripped my hair. I made her come in moments as she cried out my name and then told her to face the mirror for me. I stripped out of my clothes from last night and pressed myself inside of her as she let out a low moan. She felt so fucking good as I fucked her, bending her over the small counter as I listened to the sounds of our bodies slapping together. Vivian held on wherever she could, rocking with me before coming again as I joined her.
I dropped to the floor as she joined me, gasping for air. “You are ruining me for other men.”
“I’d prefer that there be no other men,” I told her as she turned her head to look at me.
I showered, and we dressed in casual clothes to go wander the town. There was an older selection of the city with quaint shops and things that would attract tourists. While I wasn’t a stranger to the state of Maryland, I didn’t spend a lot of time here and enjoyed looking around. We also found a park in the middle of town and walked through it, looking around at the trees and small ponds that dotted the landscape as she reached for my hand. I took a quick glance around to see that we were alone and squeezed her hand lightly before smiling at her. I drew her into a cluster of trees and kissed her hard as she wrapped her arms around my neck. It was hot kissing her out in public since we’d be considered so taboo. I parted her lips with mine and drove my tongue into her mouth as she whimpered against me.
We were in the middle of nearly taking it further when we heard voices. Vivian pulled away and looked around before pointing at a young couple several feet away. They couldn’t see us, and I pulled her close to me as we giggled at the idea of what we were close to doing here.
We got an early dinner at a seafood place, sitting at the window. I sipped a beer while she drew some iced tea through her straw, swallowing it as she caught me staring at her. “What?”
“This is fun. It’s like a little getaway away from our normal life.” She smiled and nodded, glancing up as the waitress as she brought our platters.
“I know. It feels like we can almost not be ourselves,” Vivian’s face grew serious after she spoke, and I slid my leg across the floor to touch hers.
“Want to go somewhere where nobody knows us? Long weekend?” I suggested slowly as she looked at me.
“When?” Vivian looked interested and I thought it over as I sipped my beer.
“The holidays. Maybe we can go see Bella in her play and then go from there for a couple of days.” I took a bite of my food and watched her face as she considered the idea.
“What about the rest of the family?” Vivian pressed me as I shrugged.
“I can have a quick business meeting to go to nearby. Maybe we can go to Vermont and lock ourselves in a bed-and-breakfast.” Vivian smiled. “Being that Bella wouldn’t be home and I would plan it around the actual holiday. I don’t think people would be suspicious. You can say that you need to go back to the apartment for some reason.”
“That sounds…perfect. I think it would work,” Vivian said slowly as I grinned at her. We discussed it further through the meal and Vivian was giddy by the time we stood to leave. I wanted to reach out and touch her flawless skin, but I resisted as she looked towards the entrance, her face dropping. “Shit.”
“Vivian,” a woman’s voice called across the room as I stared at her.
“Hi, Miranda. How are you?” Vivian said as I turned to see what looked like another student approaching her with a few other people. She looked at me with interest as she smiled sensually.
“Classes are keeping me busy. I needed to get out of my room for real food. We’re going to have a small party at Clay’s apartment later if you two are interested,” Miranda offered as she blatantly took me in again. I also noticed that one of the guys in the group was giving Vivian a dark look before staring at me. He was a fucking idiot for that, given that I could take him down in seconds and in fact, was considering it with the way that he was looking at her.
“Oh, we can’t. This is a family friend and he’s going to be leaving soon and I am beat. We just wanted some food like you.” Vivian said with a small smile as I watched her. She was clearly nervous, and I felt the eyes of the other woman on me again.
“I think I need to meet your family, if that’s the case,” Miranda joked as she smiled again at me. “Call me if you change your mind. We haven’t hung out in a while.” Miranda told her as Vivian nodded and told her to have a good night. We made our way to the door and walked outside as she took a deep breath.
“What the fuck was happening back there?” I asked her once we were in the car, watching as Vivian tucked a strand of bright hair behind her ear.
CHAPTER 20
Vivian
I felt the food knot up in my stomach as I took another long breath. “That was a friend from one of my classes, Miranda. I didn’t introduce you because I just wanted to get out of there and away from the situation.”
“What else?” Boyce pressed as I looked over at him for a long moment. He knew me too well despite efforts to hide when something was bothering me over the years.
“One of the guys in the group is the guy that I slept with.” I felt dread fill me as I kept staring at Boyce, seeing a range of emotions pass through his eyes. I was taken back to years ago when he told me to stop dating the older boy, but I knew there was so much more to this. “He hasn’t talked to me too much since but sometimes he makes me feel uncomfortable. Seeing the two of them at once with you was almost too much to take.”
“Now I see how you felt at the restaurant,” Boyce commented as I stared through the windshield. “I hate the idea of any other man touching you, tasting you the way that I have. That would make me want to go back and kick his ass without noticing the way that he was looking at you.”
“Boyce, you can’t do that,” I protested as he started the engine.
“Not without consequence, no.” I buckled my seatbelt, following his movements before he jerked back and left the parking lot. I’d never seen him act jealous or possessive before me and it was quite a sight. It turned me on and scared me all at once. “I want you to be careful on campus, Vivian. I have half a mind to hire someone to watch out for you. There’s a lot of assaults on college campuses lately.”
“No, please don’t. I am always careful and there is more security these days with some of the past incidents. I’m fine. He’s just feeling rejected.” I gazed at him with wide eyes, mortified at a bodyguard following me around the campus and the way that everyone would talk about it. “You need to reign this in, Boyce. I know we’re involved now but I will still stand my ground with you.”
“Just pay attention.” He told me on a monotone voice as he kept driving towards the apartment. I sank back in the seat, feeling like we were headed towards a fight. I only knew that situation as a daughter to Boyce and I didn’t know what to expect as a lover. I remained quiet as he parked, and we walked to my apartment, with Boyce taking the keys and unlocking the door. “I researched both apartments and the area before you and Bella moved. I am naturally protective towards you, given our past, but this is a whole new beast.” I dropped my purse on the table and turned to face him as I felt his mouth claim mine hungrily as he pulled me against him. I moaned as he slipped his tongue between my surprised, parted lips and cupped my ass with one hand. I was suddenly incredibly aroused and wrapped my arms around his neck to pull him closer.
We kissed hungrily as he moved us across the room to the couches. Boyce pushed me down and back as he moved over me, our lips still locked. I felt my body throbbing for him and he yanked his jacket off and to the floor before I started tugging at his Henley. Boyce moved to his knees and stripped it off before loosening his jeans. “I need you naked,” he told me as I raised my hips, so he could remove my jeans as I worked the sweater over my head. There was never going to be a time when he couldn’t have me at the slightest order and I shivered as he opened my bra and thumbed my nipples slowly.
Boyce kissed me again for a moment before moving down the skin of my neck as he kicked off his jeans. He sucked a nipple as his fingers trailed down between my legs, feeling how much I wanted him. “Fuck,” He muttered, moving to the other nipple as he found my clit with his hand. I rocked against him, closing my eyes as I have in to the desire flooding my body. “
Boyce bit down gently as he increased the speed of his hand and I whimpered. We were open with one another with our desires and he was going to have me crying out his name soon. I arched my back to offer him more as he slipped a finger inside of me while continuing to tease my swollen nub. “Oh, God. Boyce,” I moaned as pressure build inside, giving in to an explosive orgasm that was fueled by emotions and lust. I cried out as I dropped back to the soft couch, feeling him prolong the orgasm the way that he always did.
Once he pulled his hand away, I watched him move his fingers to his mouth to suck my essence off them. “I want you bent over this couch, Vivian. I want you ready for me.”
I struggled to move as he dropped back on his ass, hard as hell for me. I dropped down to taste his cock, rubbing my clit as he grunted my name. Boyce urged me on and I bobbed over him as I wrapped my mouth tightly around him. “This mouth is mine.” I felt his hand in my hair and moaned as a response as I moved him deeper into my throat. Boyce wouldn’t come in my mouth and pulled out before we moved me to the cushions, my body up against the back and bent over the edge as I felt him slide his cock over my ass. “This ass is mine. Your pussy was made for me, Vivian.”
Boyce took me with one hard thrust as I cried out his name. “I’m all yours, Boyce.” He fucked me hard, slow at first and then faster. We rocked together with perfect movement, both of us needing to come. When I did a second before he did, I moaned and arched my body against his. Boyce followed, roaring my name as he jerked into me, filling me. I slumped against the couch and shuddered as he pulled out of me, too weak to move. “That was so intense.” I told him as he dropped beside me and sucked in his breath.
“Maybe jealousy suits me more than I initially thought it would,” Boyce mused as I turned my head to look at him. “It made me want to claim you as mine. I don’t want you to forget how it feels to have you inside of me.”
“As if I ever could,” I told him as I closed my eyes. “You cemented yourself into my memory our first time together.”
I slipped down the couch eventually and curled up into his lamp. Boyce was damp with sweat and I inhaled his scent, mixed with our scent. “I can say the same about you.” Boyce stared down at me for a moment before a soft smile graced his perfect, full lips. “I love you, Vivian.”
“I love you, too. Just step back and trust that I can handle things for myself.” I reminded him as his eyes darkened for a moment.
“I was given the task of protecting you the moment that your parents died, Vivian. I take that seriously with both you and Bella and always will. Now, we have this situation that makes it even more so with you.” He reached down to stroke my hair and I met his eyes. “You might be the death of me.”
We rested on the couch until we could move again, and he shut off the lights after pouring some wine for both of us. I brought it back from our house since I couldn’t buy alcohol yet, a fact that I was all too aware of most of the time. The age difference between me and Boyce was a big one and I knew that it would look bad once we revealed our relationship. We walked into the bedroom and got ready for bed before turning on a movie and relaxing with our glasses. I settled back against the pillows and glanced at Boyce as he found a show that we both enjoyed, thinking how we used to watch it dressed on the couch. Now, we were naked in my bed in my apartment.
How things change.
We just cuddled tonight after the hard sex that we’d enjoyed in the living room. It felt good and I knew that what we had was about more than just sex, even thought that was explosive between us. It felt like the most open relationship that I’d ever had with anyone and it had to be with my best friend’s father, to use the simple explanation. I fell asleep before he did, tired from the night and stress that came along with it and so cozy laying against his chest.
We woke up the following morning, making breakfast after we made love. Boyce needed to get back and he asked if he could leave some of the clothes here, to which I told him to go ahead and do. It made sense if he were going to come back here and I anticipated a visit again. As risky as it felt and all the more taboo, it was like a change from normal life for both of us. I cleaned up the dishes as he showered in preparation to leave, feeling empty already.
How was I going to do this for four years or possibly more? I knew that Boyce would never ask me to give up my dreams for him and that put us in different places in life. I didn’t think that he wanted to have another child, but we didn’t talk about that yet. I couldn’t imagine making that announcement much less the one that we were together. I glanced up as he walked into the kitchen, showered, and dressed and looking utterly edible.
“I hate to leave but the office is calling me. I blew off some business staying the weekend here.” Boyce walked up to me and cupped my face before planting a gentle kiss on my lips.
“I’m so sorry,” I apologized softly as he chuckled.
“It was well worth it. I assure you,” Boyce told me as I smiled against his mouth. We kissed goodbye for several moments before he finally left, telling me to lock the door behind him. We knew that it was a bad idea to say goodbye at his car. We’d possibly already raised enough suspicion at dinner last night and I wondered what kind of damage control I would be doing this week.
My phone rang once I was sitting on the big couch in my lonely apartment and I lifted it to my face with a dreamy smile. “You can’t even pull out of the parking lot before calling me?” My voice was soft, and I froze when I heard Bella’s voice.
“Viv? Who did you think I was?” She demanded as I closed my eyes and struggled to find an answer.
“Bella. I didn’t even look at my phone. A friend just left, and I assumed it was them.” I offered as I heard silence on the other end. I knew that the wheels were spinning in her mind and dreaded the interrogation to come.
“A girl friend or the friend of the male variety?” She was going to keep asking and I wanted to sigh.
“I am casually seeing someone that lives in town. It’s no big, so I didn’t think to even tell you.” I lied as she squealed on the other end of the line.
“I knew that you’d meet someone!! Is he a student?” Bella asked, and I struggled to come up with a story.
“No, but he works in town. We got to talking and one thing led to another,” I replied, hoping that she would just drop the subject.
“Do I get to meet him?” She asked and the idea of her coming here with no guy to meet filled me with dread.
“Like you’ll ever visit me. You’re too busy living the big city life!” I teased her, trying to move away from the subject yet again.
“I do want to. I planned to, but everything is happening so fast,” Bella sighed dramatically, and I thanked God for her busy schedule. That was awful to say about my best friend and soul sister, but I knew that I was going to have trouble lying to her. “You’ll be home for the holidays?”
“Yeah, of course. I miss the bay every day here,” I told her as she admitted the same. She was planning on being back for both Thanksgiving and Christmas but probably only for a couple of days. I knew that she missed me and Boyce, but Bella was in her element in New York. I imagined her always living there from now on. We chatted a bit longer and she said that she was going to call her Dad as I blushed. I knew that he’d be driving but would answer if he knew that it was her.
CHAPTER 21
Boyce
I chatted with Bella as I finished the drive home, remaining silent as she talked about Vivian’s new boy toy. I’d never admit that I was just there with her. Bella sounded thrilled with the prospect of her best friend dating and I knew that we’d pop her bubble with our news. Bella moved on to ask if I was dating and I admitted that I had some casual things going on.
“Dad, Mom has been gone for a long time and you’ve sworn your life to me and Viv. It’s time for you to live again.” I heard the pleading in her voice and frowned as I thought about the restaurant with Vivian.
“I had no issues raising the two of you. I still worked a lot during that entire time.”
“Too much. Once we hit high school, you had plenty of time to date,” Bella told me as I thought back to the nights I brought women home when she wasn’t there. I felt bad about it now but the idea of Vivian touching herself to the sound of it made my cock hard all over again.
“I did here and there. I just hadn’t found anyone that came anywhere near to your mom. She was a special woman.”
“She was. If you got serious about someone, I’d never try to replace Mom with them. I just want you happy.” Bella kept talking and I stopped at a light as I considered her reaction to my seeing Vivian.
“I am not looking for it, but I won’t turn it away, Bella. Don’t worry about me. Tell me about the play.” I wanted to distract her from the talk about dating and she told me all about her part and the theater, clearly passionate about this aspect of her life. I was proud of her and it occurred to me that Bella might not come home. She’d rather be an actress in a big city than live a quiet life on the water.
“I can’t wait to see you on stage. Your first Broadway performance…it’s hard to believe that you’re so grown up,” I mused as I thought over the years.
“It’s off Broadway, Dad. This is the practice game,” Bella laughed as I mentally cursed myself for not knowing that. We finished the conversation before she told me that she had plans with friends, making me wonder if she was seeing anyone. I always knew that Bella was a bit boy crazy, but she seemed responsible enough with it. I talked to her as honestly as I could stand to and just hoped that she considered her future before making any permanent choices.
I drove down my street and pulled into the garage, turning off the engine and sitting for a few seconds. I knew the house would be empty and wasn’t looking forward to it.
I got out and walked inside and grabbed a beer. I took the small bag of clothes that I did bring back upstairs to add them to the laundry after pulling the tags off. I changed into some sweats, choosing to work in my office for today and just make it an early day at the office tomorrow. I sipped the beer and sent a few emails as I played back the weekend in my head.
I knew that the holidays would be here soon, and I’d have more time with Vivian. I looked forward to it and considered what to do for the trip away. I’d find the most romantic bed-and-breakfast that I could and have them set up the room for me. I had no limit to what I’d spend to make Vivian smile and I couldn’t wait to take her away.
I did some reports until I was yawning and went upstairs to my bedroom after locking up. I’d eaten lightly tonight but knew that Anne would be here tomorrow for the weekly prep. She was going to go crazy when the holidays came, and she knew that at least one of the girls would be home. I set the alarm for early in the morning, hoping to get a run in before work.
The week passed by quickly when I was at work but slowed down drastically once I was home alone. I talked to Vivian regularly and she planned to come to the house this weekend to visit. I could hear in her voice that she was as excited as I was to be together again. I told her that I’d make dinner for her Friday, so we could just stay in for the night.
The week dragged with the anticipation and I knew that I’d fallen hopelessly for Vivian. I feared what they entailed, but I was in so deep that I couldn’t pull away from her now. I made a point of leaving in time on Friday night to get home in the thick traffic, planning to cook some steaks and veggies and then take her to my bed for the night. I couldn’t wait to be inside of her again and every night away from Vivian seemed to get longer. I changed into some jeans before jogging downstairs and pulling out some beer before I checked on the food.
I glanced at the clock, assuming that she’d be here in about an hour. Anne had cleaned up for me when I told her that I was having a business associate over for dinner. I could see in her eyes that she wanted it to be more than that and said nothing to make her think any further about just what it was. I turned on the TV for some scores on the games tonight, knowing that my friends were watching some at the corner bar. They invited me, but I told them I already had plans. There was the usual teasing from Chris, but I just let it go as I told him I had to go.
I was lying to my daughter, my house staff, and my friends. Well, not lying as much as concealing the truth so they’d have nothing to ask about. They all suspected something but could never guess the truth. I heard the garage and turned to look over as the door opened and Vivian walked in with a smile on her face. “Hi,” she greeted me as I stepped forward, grabbing her face to kiss her hard.
“I missed you,” I told her as I gave her a slight break before kissing her again. Vivian wrapped her arms around my waist and giggled as I parted her lips with the gentle touch of my tongue. She complied, and I tasted the coffee on her breath as she moaned against me. “I am going to cook before we run up to the bedroom or end up on the couch. We need some fuel.”
“I am a college kid that exists on the quickest and easiest food available. I want your good cooking,” Vivian told me in a throaty voice as I groaned and kissed her again. She pulled back and brought her bag upstairs to my room as I pulled out the steaks and set the plate on the counter. I reached into the cupboard for my cast iron pan and flipped on the stove to let it heat up. I was going to grill the veggies on my indoor grill and I looked up as she walked back in. “How was your week?”
“Long. But you already know that, don’t you? How did your Friday go?” Vivian asked as she sat down on one of the stools at the counter and smiled at me.
“The new account is taking off. I am going to be more involved with the team on this one, so the hours will be long. We can’t blow this client.” I leaned forward, and we stared at one another for a moment. “I’ll be finished by the holidays if it kills me. I want to take some time off.”
“Good. I want to see you as much as possible,” Vivian told me with a smile. “Do you remember the first holiday that I lived here?”
“I was scrambling to make it as normal as I could for you. We all were,” I replied, thinking back to that emotional time.
“I like that you made it more about tradition than presents. That’s what I was used to and it felt like home…when I wasn’t crying.” Vivian smiled weakly as she stared at the counter and I wanted to ditch dinner and take her into my arms. I wanted to make her smile. “You made it the best that it could be, Boyce. You saved me.”
“Should I feel bad that we’re here now?” I asked as she gave me a serious look for a moment.
“No. We both wanted this, Boyce. There was no denying it any longer.” I heard the oven beep and opened the heavy door to slip the pan inside to heat for a few moments. I warmed up the large grill and pulled out the marinating vegetables as I shook the bag around. “I love everything about us. Making dinner like this, watching movies…it is like before but better. It’s so comfortable and I just want to stop time, so we can spend more time together." Vivian blushed. “You are turning me into a sap, Boyce. I said I’d never do this.”
I kissed her again before I pulled the pot from the stove and cooked the steaks in it for a few moments. Vivian joined me to grill the veggies, sipping wine as we chatted about Vermont and the holidays. They were just around the corner and I thought about something that I’d seen in a store recently. I wanted to buy it for her, but it would be unwrapped in private.
We took the plates to the smaller table and ate slowly, sharing a lot of long looks. We washed the dishes together and I asked her what she’d like to do for the rest of the night. Vivian stood on her tip toes and kissed me softly before suggesting a movie on the couch before we went to our rooms for bed. I shook my head and kissed her harder as she moaned against my lips. Vivian changed into some leggings and a Henley before she looked at me, propped up on the pillows in bed. “I locked up. Get over here.”
Vivian laughed and walked over to me, crawling over my body to kiss me gently. I slipped one hand into her hair and the other slowly down her back, cupping her ass as our tongues danced together. I pushed her to her back and pressed my body between her legs as she pulled me closer. “I want you.” Her voice was a whisper and I hardened as she arched her back to rub my cock through the jeans that I was wearing.
“Fucking hell,” I moaned as I moved to slip her shirt off. “Why did you even get dressed at all?”
“I thought you might have stopped wanting me out of the blue,” Vivian teased me as we both laughed. I moved back and pulled down her leggings, revealing her bare body to me as I licked my lips.
CHAPTER 23
Vivian
We made love after kissing for long moments before he moved down my body. Boyce loved to taste me and worship me when we had the time and I cherished every moment of that. I was getting bold with him as well and trying different things, both at my curiosity as well as his.
Boyce was an experienced man. I’d heard living proof of that, but I knew that he was all mine now. He showed me with every touch and every moan and I let myself go so easily for him.
I pulled him closer when he slid inside of me, making me moan with the feeling of his cock filling me. I wrapped my legs around him and arched my hips to take him deeper as Boyce plunged into me with a groan. We made love fiercely, coming together before he dropped against me and buried his face in my neck. I breathed in and held him in my arms, closing my eyes and memorizing this moment. “I love you,” I breathed out as his lips brushed my neck.
“I love you. You’re everything, Viv,” Boyce assured me as he rolled beside me and slumped against the mattress.
We found a movie and sipped our drinks as we moved to the pillows. I smiled at him as I watched him take a long sip of his beer, curled up naked under the blankets. “See something that you like?” Boyce teased me as I leaned in to kiss his shoulder.
“I see a lot of things that I like,” I replied as I looked at the TV and saw a newer movie starting. I felt him set the beer down and slip an arm around me as he settled he at his side, kissing my hair.
I fell asleep like that, feeling safe and loved. I didn’t sleep as well alone any longer, needing the feeling of his warm body beside me. I woke up the next morning, still in the same position as I blinked and felt his arm wrapped around me. It was early, judging from the darkness of the room and I glanced at the clock to see that it was half past six. There was no need to get up yet and I turned to my side and snuggled closer to Boyce as I breathed in his clean, masculine scent. I closed my eyes again and drifted off to sleep again, lost in his bed and arms.
We woke up together in a few hours and Boyce pulled me closer to him as I squealed. “Morning.”
“Good morning,” I murmured against his skin, smiling. “What do you want to do today?”
Boyce rolled over on his back and pulled me with him. “You.” I leaned down and kissed him, feeling him harden against me. I moved my lips down his neck and sucked and bit lightly as I slipped my wet pussy over him, loving the sound of his groans. I moved my head to drag his nipple into my mouth, still managing to stay pressed to him as I marveled at how much bigger he was than me. I wasn’t a tiny girl but be was tall and muscular, making me feel frail and aroused all at once.
Once I couldn’t take it anymore, I lifted my body and impaled myself over him. I cried out as he filled me, feeling one of his hands stroking my nipple while the other gripped my hip tightly. I bobbed over him a few times and soon he was thrusting with me, going even deeper inside of me as I pressed my hands against his chest. I cried out with every movement, feeling him deep inside of me as I arched my back for more. Boyce gripped my body as he stilled, coming with a roar before I followed suit.
I dropped to the mattress beside him once I could move, breathing in deeply. Boyce closed his eyes and I watched his perfect body shiver from our joined release. Eventually, we dressed and went for coffee. We made a point of dressing completely now in case Anne or anyone else popped over unexpected. We needed to look like a family, not passionate lovers.
The weekend flew by as we spent a lot of time in bed, making love and eating take out. I returned to school, knowing that I only had a few weeks until I was back for a whole week. We were going to try to see each other as much as possible before that but he had some work commitments with his new client and I’d agreed to some study groups on the weekends. I was falling slightly behind on my grades with our late-night conversations and I needed to fix that as quickly as possible.
I never got bad grades. I wasn’t about to start now.
The feeling in the room before I got to leave town was electric. It wasn’t like high school where everyone was done at the same time, but I sensed that a few others would be leaving for home. For the kids living in the crowded dorms, I am sure that it was a welcome change to go somewhere with a kitchen and a place to wash their clothes. I didn’t have anything that I desperately wanted to leave but I was crazy for the man waiting for me on the bay. I smiled as I watched the clock ticking and then leaned back, feeling excitement rush through me.
We all left the room and I looked around at the falling leaves as I headed back towards my apartment. There were a lot of students leaving and I walked through a gate and turned to go right down the main street. Bella wasn’t coming until the night before Thanksgiving, so we’d have a lot of time together. Of course, Anne would be there a lot to help with the holiday meal and family and friends would be stopping in to visit.
We’d have to act normal again. Boyce and I were never particularly affectionate when I moved in, mostly in part because I withdrew. It became natural after that and it wasn’t hard to just keep it up. My parents were very loving, and I didn’t want to replace their hugs.
What we were doing now was so much more than just a hug. I told him that I’d also help at the office and learn some more, which was another place that we had to act normal. I sighed as I stopped at the signal to cross, telling myself that I’d at least be in the house. We’d have nights together, unless someone stayed over.
I forgot how full the house could get during the holidays. I saw the light change to green and walked across, trying to figure out how this was going to work. I heard my name and turned my head, blinking as I came back to reality. Billy walked towards me and I stopped once I reached the sidewalk, not wanting him to know where I lived. “Going home for the holiday?” His voice was low and curious, and I nodded with a smile. “We’re having a party at the house tonight for the students leaving tomorrow if you’d like to stop by. Miranda will be there with Tommy and we could hang out again.” There was a suggestive tone to his low voice and I shivered as I tried to think of an excuse.
“I can’t. I’m going home tonight to help out with everything,” I replied, faking sorrow as he searched my face carefully.
“Helping out or running to the man you were with?” Billy was direct, and I felt my face heat up as I tried to appear calm.
“I help get ready for the holiday. It’s a big family,” I spoke slowly, feeling my heart pound in my chest. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“You lost interest in me pretty quickly after our night together. I assumed that you found someone else, but he’s a lot older than I thought he’d be. Does he fuck you good, Vivian?” Billy’s eyes gleamed as I felt my knees buckle. “Is he paying for you to go here?”
“No,” I shot back, knowing that Boyce did help me. “I have to go.”
“Have fun,” Billy called out as I rushed down the street to my apartment, no longer thinking about him seeing where I lived. I needed to get away from him. I needed to get out of this place for a while. I glanced back as I approached the gate to my complex, not seeing Billy any more as I unlocked the gate and pushed it open. I took deep breaths as I walked to my door, telling myself that Billy was just being an asshole. We weren’t that obvious when we were out in public.
Were we?
I packed last night, so I walked in and dropped my keys on the counter. The apartment was already cleaned, and I just needed to get my luggage and go. I was still shaking, and I got some water and went to sit on the couch, picturing the way Boyce fucked me here just a few weeks ago. He would always be a memory for me here as well as home.
I worried about Billy sharing his thoughts with all his friends. I thought about what Miranda would say even though I knew she suspected something already. She’d mentioned Boyce a few times to me, but I always assured her that he was just a family friend. I wasn’t open about my parents and how life changed when I was younger, not if I wasn’t close to the person. I didn’t get close to a lot of people apart from Bella and her reaction would be even worse than everyone else. I sat and stared at the floor until my phone rang and I answered it automatically. “Hey, Viv. Are you still at the apartment?” Bella asked as I forced myself back into reality.
“Yeah, I just got in from class.” I told her as I pushed my hair back. I remembered the night with Billy and how dirty I felt once we were done. It wasn’t special in any way and Billy was there only to please himself. Was this how all college guys were?
“When are you going to the house?” She asked as I calmed myself with a slow breath.
“I was thinking today. I don’t have any reason to stick around here and Anne will need help planning. You won’t be there until Wednesday evening?” I asked, trying to sound sad.
“Yes. I have rehearsals until the last possible moment. John is a slave driver of a boss.” I heard the joy in her voice as she spoke and giggled. “I am catching the last flight that is still leaving on Wednesday.”
“I’ll miss you,” I told Bella, knowing that she’d be flying back home Friday night. It was a short flight, but she needed to make good time. “I was looking forward to spending some time with you. We never got to visit each other.”
“I know. It’s not like it was in high school, is it?” She sounded sad as well and I thought back to all the time we spent together as kids. She was like a sister to me and the guilt for sleeping with her father hit me hard. “We’ll spend time together for those two days. We can cook and drink wine and talk about college boys…or guys on the acting circuit.”
“I can’t wait,” I told her as we chatted a little longer. I hung up, knowing that Boyce called during the chat since I should be on the road by now.
CHAPTER 24
Boyce
I sat on the couch as the phone rang, wondering where the hell Vivian was. She should have called me by now to let me know that she was leaving. I got her voice mail again and ended the call, dropping the phone on the couch as I stared at the random game on TV. My phone rang, and I grabbed it, looking at the screen to see that it was Bella. “Hi, sweetie. How are you?” I forced cheer into my voice as I answered, waiting for her response.
“I just spoke to Viv. I wish I could be there with you both for longer than two days,” she told me regretfully as I realized that I was looking forward to my time with Vivian. Did that make me a bad father? I wondered of Nora was judging me from above as I focused on the moment.
“I know. I do, too. We’ll make up for that Thursday and Friday. Maybe do something together like the old days?” I asked as she agreed. I was sad that I wasn’t going to see my daughter for as long as I should but there was a certain relief to that as well. It was going to be hard enough to act normal around everyone as it was. We talked for a little longer and ended the call just as my phone rang again. “Vivian. Where are you?” I asked as I saw her name on the screen.
“Hello to you, too.” Her voice was sarcastic, and I regretted my tone.
“I’m sorry. I was worried,” I apologized as she sighed on the other end. “Are you still at the apartment?”
“Bella just asked me the same thing,” Vivian told me as I realized that my daughter was calling everyone today. She did miss home after all. “I got caught up on the phone with her and she made me feel guilty. She doesn’t know a thing and Bella made me feel guilty. What’s going to happen when we tell her?”
“We’re not dealing with that yet. We get a lot of time to be alone.” I assured her as worry filled me that she wasn’t going to come home. “It will be okay.”
“I know. I just need to relax. I’ll get my bag and leave soon, Boyce. Can we drink some wine and just relax tonight?” Vivian asked as I heard the strain in her voice.
“Did something happen?” I asked her as she sat silent on the other end.
“One of the people that we saw at dinner that night asked about you. Apparently, we’re not being that subtle.”
“Was it the girl? She looks like she’d make gossip out of anything to me,” I said, and I remembered her face. There were always those girls that needed to know everything when that actually deserved to know nothing.
“No, it wasn’t her, but she’s been asking as well. I just feel like it’s so obvious what’s going on and what are we going to do about your family and friends?” Vivian asked me as I tried to think of something to fix this.
“We’re close. You grew up here for a lot of years. We’re not going to act any differently than we would before out of my room. It will be fine. I need you to come here, Vivian. I need to have you here beside me while we try to figure out how to break this to people,” I pleaded with her as I felt my head throbbing.
“I need to see you as well. I just want to calm down before I hit the road. Soon, okay?” Vivian asked as I reluctantly agreed. I told her to call me when she was on the road and she agreed before ending the call.
I was torn deciding what to do. I wasn’t going to tell anyone about us this holiday. There was only a week to spend together and I wanted to enjoy that, but people were sensing that we were at the very least sleeping together. I didn’t know what her friends said to her, but it sounded like they weren’t tactful about it. I didn’t want the people that knew us the best to think that we were anything less than in love. I didn’t want them to think that I was taking advantage of Vivian.
I went to get a beer and sat back down as I waited for her call. There was a big part of me that thought I couldn’t wait to let the world know about us. They could deal with it the way they wanted to.
Then again, it might be better to wait. We could enjoy the holidays and go away on our trip, seeing what it was like as the people we were now. We could ease into this and break the news later down the line once we had settled into this a little more. I wanted to prove to Vivian that I could give her more than sex. I needed her to see that we could have a future together past sneaking in time at this house or her apartment. I didn’t know how the hell I was going to do this, but I needed Vivian to know that I loved her, and I didn’t want to share that just yet.
Was I selfish? Perhaps. My phone rang, and I answered to hear Vivian tell me that she was leaving now. I told her that I would see her soon and sat back down on the couch to wait for her. I wanted to hold her tonight and reassure her that everything was going to be fine and show her that I loved her this weekend. Once it was Monday, preparation would start for Thanksgiving, but I didn’t want to think about that yet.
I just wanted to hold her.
We spent a great few days together before it got busy. Anne arrived Monday and I left to go to the office as they sat down with coffee to talk. I knew that Vivian was going to help at the office tomorrow, so she would be mine, though not in the way that I wanted her to. We had an amazing weekend together, making love in every part of the house that we could. She slept in my room, knowing that she’d have to go back to hers soon to avoid raising suspicion. I left to the sound of their laughter, smiling as I thought about tonight.
The day passed quickly with staff working extra hard to make up for the three days that we had off this week, I was generous with holidays and gave them the family time that they deserved, with three days off this week and an entire week at Christmas. I appreciated it when I was the father of a young daughter.
I headed home at a normal time that evening along with everyone else. It was a long drive with traffic and I had to fight the urge to call Vivian. I was not known to call her often and starting now would just be foolish. I listened to a podcast instead, trying to learn something new as images of Vivian rushed through my mind. When I pulled into the driveway, I hurried out of the car and through the garage door into the kitchen.
The house smelled of cinnamon and apples as Vivian stirred something in a pot. I glanced around, seeing that she was probably alone as I walked in and dropped my keys to the counter. “Hey,” I said warily as she turned her head and smiled at me.
“Hi,” Vivian replied setting the spoon on a plate and walking towards me. She slipped her arms around my neck and I leaned down to kiss her, tasting something sweet on her lips. “Anne went home for the night since we got a lot done. I talked to most of the guests for Thursday and they won’t be arriving until Wednesday evening.” She pulled away slightly to talk to me but then kissed me again.
“We’re alone?” I whispered as she nodded, and I kissed her harder. I kissed her until she was breathless and then moved down to her jaw line.
“Everything is locked up for the night. We made a veggie soup for dinner,” Vivian muttered as I sucked on the skin below her ear like she loved me to do. “Oh, God. I missed you today.” I reached down to lift her body against mine, placing her on the counter as Vivian squealed.
I kissed her again, our tongues moving together in the quiet house. I slowly undressed her before I made her come with my fingers, her legs wide for me. We hurried to my room half-dressed and horny as she ran ahead of me. I watched her tight ass move as she turned into my door and threw herself on the bed with a laugh. I pounced, telling her to stay on her stomach as I crawled forward and ran my tongue over her sweet folds. Vivian moaned, and I spread her open for me, circling her clit as she shuddered. Once she came again for me, I kicked off my pants and held myself in my hand, craving her tight heat. I slid inside of her as she cried out, feeling how well she wrapped around me as I slid deeper. Vivian was perfect for me and I closed my eyes as we moved together, both of us edging closer to a joint release.
We dropped on the bed when we were satisfied. Vivian rested her head on my chest, still covered with the shirt that I wore to the office. This was everything that I wanted, and I told her as much as she smiled and looked at me. We made our way down to eat, dressing in the clothes as we walked. I knew that we were both a little nervous about being caught, but my house and yard were extremely private. We sat down with bowls of soup and crusty sourdough bread at the small table, splitting a bottle of wine as we caught up on our days. We watched a movie once we cleaned up and she came upstairs to make love one more time.
It hurt to watch her go and sleep in her own room, but it was the best idea. We couldn’t be in here together this time and I turned on a late-night show to give the big room some noise.
We left for the office together and she pressed her hands down her black slacks. Anne was already at the house prepping the big dinner for us and I knew that the house was well cared for. “You look beautiful,” I told her as Vivian glanced at me. She did with her hair in silky curls and eyes still sleepy.
“Thanks,” she replied as she reached for the travel cup of coffee that we were sharing on the drive. “We should go out to dinner after work since we’re in the city already.”
“That would be great,” Vivian agreed as I smiled and merged into another lane. We were first at the office and I took advantage of it by taking her to my private bathroom and kissing her senseless before I made her come through her pants. I splashed some water on my face and smiled as I gave her a moment to recover, hearing voices as I started the process of getting ready for the day.
Vivian emerged as a few of the managers dropped in to go over projects and she made a good show of sitting with the laptop and looking busy. They left, and she gave me a wide-eyed gaze as I smiled at her. Vivian had a look after she’d come that made it obvious, but I thought it was sexy. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked softer somehow, making her more beautiful than she already was.
We worked together throughout the day before going to dinner. I took Vivian to my apartment and opened the door as she walked inside and looked around. “I always wondered where your den of sin was.”
“My what?” I asked as she gave me a rueful smile.
“I knew that you brought women here before. You always said it was work, but I suspected the truth all along.” Vivian said as she looked around the basic design.
“I haven’t had someone else here for months, Vivian. You’re it for me.” I assured her as I walked towards her, reaching around to unbutton her pants, letting them slide to the floor. She tore open my shirt and pants, ridding me of them as fast as she could before I carried her to my bed. We fucked there late into the night before going home since I had the following day off. We walked inside, and she looked around to see if the house was empty before she kissed me again.
We parted for the night and I walked slowly up the stairs with a sigh. We’d be doing this regularly for the next few days and I needed to accept that.
The next day came and so did family and friends. They brought trays of cookies and bread for the following day, sipping wine as we caught up. Vivian was dressed in black pants and a burnt orange sweater as she caught everyone up with school. I couldn’t help looking at her throughout the day and she looked back with the same desire that I was feeling inside.
Bella arrived late that night, throwing herself into my arms before she moved over to Vivian. I was happy to see my daughter, but I knew that any private time with Vivian was gone now. Bella had a quick dinner and then dragged Vivian to her room to talk. I grabbed a beer and walked up to my room alone, feeling resentful of Bella for a moment before I pushed that thought away. I missed her and tossed and turned fitfully as I wondered what the girls were talking about. I woke early the following day, dressing for a run and going around the neighborhood as I tried to work out my emotions on a ten-mile trip.
The girls were up with Anne when I got back, and they were busy in the kitchen. I said hello and walked into my office to check some emails and kill time. I knew that we’d be eating in the late afternoon and that the kitchen would be chaos until then, since Anne was going home early to eat with her own family. Everyone started arriving and the women went into the kitchen to help while the men gathered in the living room to watch. It was normally a wonderful tradition but this year I just craved Vivian as I watched her across the room. We sat a few chairs away as I cut into the huge bird and said my thanks for the year, knowing the one that I was holding back.
I managed to sneak a kiss from Vivian after the house was quiet and Bella was on the phone for a few minutes. It wasn’t enough. I let her go to sleep in Bella’s room and felt the urge to tell my daughter that I was in love with her best friend. We didn’t have plans the next day and I considered that possibility as I stared up at the ceiling.
We went out to lunch the following day once everyone was awake and planned a leftovers dinner later in the night. I watched as the girls sat beside each other and giggled like the old days but there was a look of sadness in her eyes that only I seemed to notice. The night went by like a blur before we were driving Bella to the airport and dropping her off. I promised that I’d be in the city to see her play as I hugged her and watched Vivian do the same.
Once we were in the car, I reached for her hand and held it tightly as we stared at each other. We went home and made love, agreeing that we needed to tell people about us soon. Hiding it was too hard and I knew it in the way that I fucked her like an animal in bed that night. I couldn’t get enough, and she cried out as I kept thrusting until I came inside of her, her warmth washing over me. I held her tight that night, knowing that we’d be alone for the most part over the next few days.
CHAPTER 25
Vivian
I talked to Boyce every night once I was back at the apartment. We spent whatever time we could together, under the radar of course. I was starting to hate it and when the Christmas holidays grew closer, I brought up telling Bella at some point when we were all together. He agreed. We also planned our getaway and I couldn’t wait to be alone with him somewhere that we could let go of our fears.
We planned to go to the city to see the play the weekend before Christmas with some family and Boyce reserved a hotel for everyone, booking separate rooms for each of us. It killed me to sleep away from him, but I stayed quiet as he made the reservation in Vermont for us.
I came home from school with just a night before we went to New York. I crawled right into bed with Boyce and finding his mouth with mine. We stayed there until the morning when I got up to check that I packed properly for the few days extra that we were going to be gone. We chose to fly with the snowy weather and boarded the plane to slip into our first-class seats as I smiled at him.
Boyce reached for my hand underneath the blanket and I clutched him tightly. I knew that I was starting to weaken, and I dropped my head to his shoulder. We landed in an hour and a half and caught a cab to the hotel where Boyce checked us in and I walked inside of the beautiful, lonely room and set my luggage on the single bed. I knew that Bella was going to try to come over before the performance and I walked over to the window to look over the city. It was gorgeous, and I soaked in the energy of the streets just standing here as I wrapped my arms around myself. Bella came, and we had an early dinner before she headed to the theater to get ready as we walked the streets together, going to meet the rest of the group.
“I feel like no one would give us a second look here,” Boyce said beside me as I looked at him.
“Nobody apart from your family,” I reminded him as I looked ahead on the crowded street. I almost kissed him today, not even thinking for a fleeting second. I caught myself and even though Bella shot me a weird look, I doubted that she suspected anything. I knew that she was distracted with the play and I just wanted to see her live her dream.
It was a gorgeous play and Bella was the star. Her part was not a main one, but her skill made her rise above the rest. She was meant to be here, and I pressed my leg against Boyce for a moment before stretching in the dark. We all hugged and kissed her once it was over, which was when Boyce mentioned a last-minute trip for work. He assured everyone that he’d be back for Christmas, that this came up suddenly and it was a very important client.
“Want to stay here with me?” Bella asked as she moved to my side with a glass of champagne. “It’s a bit tight being small and with Kellan staying with me most of the time, but we could make it work. We could go home together.” Kellan was a set designer that she’d been dating for a while now and I shook my head.
“I’ll be fine.” I assured her as she frowned at me. “I will. We’ll see each other soon.”
Boyce and I left to catch our flight, claiming that I was going back to Maryland. Instead, we boarded the flight to Vermont and rented a sturdy SUV to get to the private bed-and-breakfast in. It was gorgeous, and the lower part of the house was twinkling with lights and a giant tree on a corner. We went to our room and found it to me small but charming before we finally kissed without abandon. I was tired of sneaking around and I moaned as I ripped at his pants to get them off. “I love you,” I said before I bent down to take him into my mouth. Boyce stopped me before he let go and I dropped to my back and spread my legs as he crawled between them and kissed me while he slid inside. He pulled my feet to his shoulders and rocked inside of me as I arched my back and cried out his name.
We stayed in the room for the next two nights, staying up late and sleeping in. We ate downstairs, sometimes at the table and other times by the fire since we were the only guests. A part of me hated to leave, but I knew we had to face reality sooner rather than later.
We prepared for the holiday, getting food ready and planning the dinners. I loved Christmas here once I settled in since Boyce made it about helping others and traditions. I touched the diamond necklace that hung low on my chest, his gift to me the last night of our stay in Vermont. It was beautiful.
I got through the Christmas Eve dinner and the party the night before. I smiled when I was supposed to and laughed at the right times, but I knew I was distracted. I didn’t mind when Boyce took me into a dark hallway for a quickie when we had a moment. I would take anything.
Christmas morning came, and I woke up in Bella’s bed like I did when we were kids and waited all night to see what Santa brought us. We walked out to the living room and saw that the tree had a lot of gifts under it as Boyce greeted us with a cup of coffee in his hand. We got our own cups and sat down to unwrap, finding great gifts to help with school in the form of electronics and some things to pamper ourselves. We cooked breakfast after that and a few relatives came over to eat with us, making me smile through my pain.
I watched as the last person left late that night as Bella piled dishes in the sink. Boyce walked over from the front door and we shared a long look before he cleared his throat. “Bella, I’d like to talk to you about something. Come and sit down.”
EPILOGUE
Boyce
A part of me hated the look on my daughter’s face as I told her about my relationship with Vivian. She looked disgusted and hurt and Vivian looked at the floor quietly. Bella ran out of the room and we watched her, still sitting on the couch as I reached out for her hand. “She’ll be okay.” I spoke in a hollow tone, working through the emotions that I was feeling. I’d been honest about loving Vivian and wanting to spend the rest of my life with her.
We told Anne the following morning and she looked at us before giving us each a hug. She admitted that she’d noticed something between us and looked at me. “It’s not traditional and you’ll get a lot of judgment. I can see in his eyes how much he loves you, Vivian. He’s going to make you happy.” I felt relieved as she spoke since I hadn’t seen Bella in hours. Vivian slept in my room though we were quiet, not wanting to rub salt into the wounds.
I came downstairs before Vivian the next morning, seeing Bella sipping coffee as she looked over the backyard. “Good morning,” I told her softly as she glanced at me.
“I stayed up all night after you told me. The thing is…she is my best friend and you’re my dad. You raised her right beside me, so what happens if you two fall apart? You have such different lives.” Bella looked at me and I poured some coffee and sat down at the counter.
“We’ve thought about that and we’d be adults about it.” I looked at her, still standing by the window. “I loved your mother, Bella. I loved her long after losing her and nobody made me feel the way that she did for years.”
“Were you sleeping together when we both lived here?” Bella asked, and I told her that we weren’t. I explained with vague details how it happened, how we fought it so hard. We just couldn’t anymore, and I tried to find a reason not to want Vivian. I didn’t have the power to stop. “I am not happy about this, but I want you to be happy. I want Vivian happy. I am going back to New York tonight as planned and I’ll work this out in my head. I’ll figure it out.”
We took her to the airport and hugged her goodbye as Bella seemed tense around us. We told her to have a good flight and to be safe as she nodded and walked off, making me feel bittersweet. I was relieved that the truth was out there, and I took Vivian’s hand as we watched Bella disappear.
We walked to the car together and I kissed her by the car before unlocking her door. There was nothing holding us back now and we slept in my room together. We cuddled together without worrying about who would see us even though we still had a lot of people to share the news with.
Vivian returned to college with the title of my girlfriend. We planned to visit each other every weekend and make up for the week apart in the bed that we slept in for those nights. The sex was better when I could show the world what she meant to me. My world was better with her in it.
Vivian
A year passed as I blinked or at least it felt that way to me. We spent every moment together that we could, and nothing faded with Boyce. Nothing dimmed like I expected. Being so open about our relationship, there was a lot of gossip and I noticed the looks that people shot me on the street. I just reminded myself of what I had and moved on.
It took Bella several months to talk to us. It was close to the next Thanksgiving that we went to dinner and sat down to talk. She looked at us several times, seemingly to judge for herself who we were so long after. I explained that there was nothing about our relationship that was non-consensual and that we both fought it for as long as we could.
Boyce assured her that he loved her and missed her. He wanted contact with her because she was all he had for immediate family. She was his tie to her mother, whom he loved, and I was fine with that. Initially, I felt like I could never be enough for him, but time proved otherwise.
Bella told us about her anger and betrayal that she felt when we told her everything. Considering it was Bella, she was a bit dramatic about it, but we listened to every word. We both agreed with her on much of it but pointed out that we were still strong after all this time. She agreed. We ended the long and emotional dinner with hugs and apologies on all sides, making me feel like I had a part of my best friend back. She came for the holidays and we fell into the same routine of spending time together and talking about boys, with far less detail on my end. It felt great and I cherished every moment with her.
I still finished college and stayed in my apartment, at least until Boyce signed a lease on a better place in town where we would stay together. He came to see me often when I was weighed down with school responsibilities and I would still come to the house for long weekends.
Even after all these months, the time was still spent primarily in bed. Boyce was insatiable and always wanted me as I did him. Being with him also made me willing to try new things. We ordered some toys for the bedroom and I embraced his knowledge about them now as he showed me more forms of pleasure. Boyce was dominant in bed and slowly revealed that side of him as time went on. He introduced me to being tied up and spanked, surprising me when I loved it.
Boyce loved to make me come close to coming and pull away, telling me to wait until he told me it was time. I found it torturous at times but complied willingly once I realized how great the orgasm was. We’d spend nights alternating between various positions as he fucked me senseless to being tied to his bed as Boyce teased me with his fingers, mouth, and cock.
He even convinced me to let him try anal play at some point, tied up and bent over. I was always so afraid of it before, but now knew how good it felt when he added a dildo in my pussy and left it vibrating. The pressure of both was incredible and always ended with me screaming his name. I lived for the nights with him, working hard to make some free time just to feel him again. It was hard to still live apart at times and I’d question it. I’d consider the alternative and toss the idea away, knowing that I loved him and couldn’t be without him as my lover.
Bella graduated and stayed in New York as expected. Her career on Broadway was looking promising and she even met a fellow actor that she chose to settle down for. Boyce was relieved when we met them over dinner, liking his motivation to succeed and make it work in New York. I just giggled when I told her how hot he was during our hug by the car. I was still a young college student and acted every bit the part when it felt right.
By the second holiday season of our being together, family and friends seemed to accept the news and even embrace it. I’d been a part of things for so long and now it was just in a different way. We weren’t overly affectionate around people, but I knew our love was plain to see for anyone around us. We were happy.
Boyce took me on trips when I was on breaks from school. We went to the most gorgeous and private resorts, enjoying the waves and the sand together as we wasted the days away just relaxing in each other. These were some of my favorite memories as we walked the beach to find shells or even sometimes a little nook where we could make love. He loved taking me in places we could get caught and it drove him to fuck me harder as I struggled to stay quiet. We never were caught visually but I know people heard us by the way they would laugh and move to another place to allow us privacy.
There was the time that Anne caught us on the couch one morning, but I didn’t like to think about that. We’d fallen asleep to a movie and woke up hungry for each other, and we were fully involved when she walked into the kitchen and turned to leave again. I was mortified, but I still came with him that day, clearly more into Boyce than my scattered emotions. We made a point of it to never happen again, keeping it in the theater downstairs or the bedroom. We were quiet when guests were over, making up for it once we were on our own again and fucking through the night as we let every sound carry through the empty house.
I loved the way that he made me feel so complete. I loved the way I let all my inhibitions go and how I could just be myself around him. Boyce loved that we were different personalities and explored that as much as he could. He found that it made our relationship better and told me that he loved me more each day.
I loved him more each moment.
When we were together for three and a half years and just before I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, Boyce took me to Europe for a fast-paced, two-week trip. It was to celebrate the fact that I’d be finished with school and beginning work in a building near Boyce, which made him consider buying a better place where we could live during the week. We spent the days wandering the city that we were visiting that day and the nights making love in the quaint little hotel rooms that Boyce booked for the trip. I was a spoiled girl and thanked him endlessly for all that he did for me daily.
We were in France for a few days and touring the city. We had some extra time to eat and take pictures of The Eiffel Tower, which I’d always wanted to see. Boyce took me over there to get some more close shots with my new camera and I marveled at the sight. It wasn’t until I heard a gasp that I turned to see him on one knee, gazing lovingly at me. We had an audience, but I quickly forgot that as he started to speak, telling me that I was one of the best choices that he’d made after a long struggle. He told me that I made his life worth living again and I cried as I listened to his words.
When he ended by asking me to marry him, I dropped down and stared into his eyes. Mine were blurry with tears and Boyce grinned and reached into his pocket. He withdrew a stunning ring with a round diamond and smaller ones beside it, reaching for my hand as he slipped it on my finger to the sound of cheers. “That’s going to be on You Tube, isn’t it?” I asked as he chuckled and kissed me.
Boyce
She said yes. Vivian was going to marry me. I had the proof of the video that was going viral, but I didn’t need it other than to direct people to a place to view it. I could see her love in her eyes and feel it in her words. We agreed on a late summer wedding on or near a beach, something that just included family or friends. Vivian didn’t have a lot of close friends through college being so busy and only asked Bella to be her bridesmaid. I picked the one friend that honestly seemed to support me through this rather than teasing me about finding young pussy or giving up my single life. They could all fuck off.
I was happy.
I wanted a future with Vivian. I wanted babies with Vivian. I felt my mind rushing as we made our way back to our hotel room and opened the door, needing to feel my new fiancée. I closed it and she turned to look at me with a hungry look in her eyes. “Get your clothes off and lay on the bed for me,” I told her as she shivered and moved in that direction. She shed her jeans and long-sleeved blouse before taking her matching bra and underwear off. Vivian turned and faced me before she scooted up to the pillows that were so neatly placed on the bed. There was the last light of the sun shining through the window and I started to take my own clothes off as I approached her. I was naked by the time I reached the bed and I regretted not being able to tie her up here as I spread her legs open and slowly kissed my way up her soft skin.
Vivian moaned softly as I teased her, arching her back when I finally reached her slick pussy. This was mine now, all mine. I felt a sense of pride wash over me as I tasted her with my tongue as she whimpered, moving slightly before I told her to keep still. I teased her then, bringing her to the edge before I’d take away her release. I wanted this to remain in her memory for a long time to come.
Once I finished worshiping her gorgeous body, I slipped inside of her. I was thinking of the future when I could knock her up as I kept it slow, telling her to wait for me. We started to move together as she clutched at me, rocking her body against mine.
I told her when to let go and she did, coating me with her warmth before I jerked and filled her with my essence. “I love you,” I murmured as I stilled, memorizing the sensations.
“I love you.” Vivian placed a kiss on my neck before she held me close, promising me the future.