CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Nora
HANK’S ARMS SLIDE around my waist as I chop the chicken for my salad. “So why did we get out of bed again?” He leans in and softly kisses down my neck, bringing a smile to my face. Hank spent most of the morning between my legs doing his damnedest to get me to say yes to his proposal. I want to say yes, more than anything, but there is a little voice in the back of my head that keeps reminding me about Hank’s past with women, and, after what happened with Charlie, I’m a little scared Hank might cheat on me too. It’s stupid, because Hank is nothing like Charlie. Hank was open and honest about his past, and he has more than proven he has changed, but there is still a part of me that questions his loyalty.
“Because, Colby is going to be home in an hour, and I’m starving.” I giggle as his scruff tickles my neck. Colby was supposed to spend the rest of the weekend with her grandmother, but a pipe burst at her summer home in Palm Desert and she needs to fly out today to go assess the damage.
“Well, since we have an hour.” Hank sinks down to his knees then slips his hands under my dress, sliding my panties off.
“What are you doing?” I peer over my shoulder.
“You just keep doing what you’re doing and don’t mind me.” He flips my dress over his head and kisses both cheeks of my ass. The first flick of his tongue over my slit sets my body on fire. I set the knife in my hand down and brace my hands on the edge of the counter while his tongue devours me.
The sound of a slamming door jolts me back to reality. “Hank, someone is here.” I try to push his head out of my dress, but he holds onto my legs.
“Daddy. I’m home,” Colby calls out. That sends Hank flying up from the floor.
“Shit, they’re early,” he says, using my undies to wipe his mouth off before stuffing them into his pants pocket. He gives me a kiss on the cheek then moves around the kitchen island to greet Colby with open arms as she runs into the kitchen.
Hank’s mom, Caroline, follows close behind Colby. “Hello my sweet boy. I am so sorry we had to cut the weekend short. I hope we didn’t mess up your plans.” She greets Hank with a kiss on the cheek. My face flushes thinking about where his face was just moments ago.
“No, it’s fine. I hope everything is okay with the house.” As they continue to talk about the damage, Colby jumps down from Hank’s arms and comes around the island to give me a big hug.
“I missed you, Miss Nora.” She looks up at me with a big, beaming smile. I pick her up, sit her on my hip, and hand her a chunk of chicken.
“I’m so glad you’re home Miss Colby. Did you have fun at Nana’s house?” I ask, popping a chunk of chicken into my mouth.
She leans close to my ear and whispers, “It was so boring. Nana doesn’t have any fun toys.”
We give each other a pouty face. “No fun. I think this calls for a dance party today.” She lets out a high-pitched excited squeal, which sends both Hank and Caroline’s heads snapping in our direction. “She’s just a tad bit excited for our dance party later.” I grin.
“Dance party sounds more fun than dealing with burst pipes,” Caroline says with a weary laugh. “It’s good to see you again, Nora, I missed getting to chat with you yesterday when I picked up Colby.”
“I am so sorry you had to cut your weekend with Colby short, she will miss you like crazy while you are gone.” I reply. I can’t believe we almost got caught. I glance at Hank standing behind his mom, and he has a sly cocky grin on his face.
Caroline looks back at Hank. “You better take real good care of this girl, we don’t want to lose her,” she scolds.
“Don’t worry Mother, I have a feeling Nora will be with us for a very long time.” He flashes me a wink.
Caroline gives Colby a kiss goodbye then Hank walks her out to her car. I give Colby another piece of chicken and tell her to run upstairs and put her bag in her room. Hank returns and takes advantage of our moment of privacy to push me up against the fridge to steal a kiss. His tongue sweeping into my mouth, eager hands squeezing my ass. His hard-on pressed against my lower stomach. The intense hunger he has for me makes me weak in the knees. His kiss alone should convince me he only wants me. Goddamn Charlie.
“Well that was close,” he says, before kissing me again.
“Your mom almost saw just how good you are taking care of me.” I giggle.
“Damn shame I didn’t get to finish what I started.” His hands move from my ass around to my waist.
“You can make it up to me tonight after Colby goes to bed. Speaking of Colby, what are we going to tell her about us?” I ask. I’ve been so distracted by hot amazing sex with Hank, we haven’t talked about how we are going to tell Colby we are dating now.
“I want to run upstairs and tell her now, because I know she adores you and will be ecstatic. But until I can stamp out whatever doubt you have about us, I don’t want to say anything just yet.” He rests his forehead against mine. “I wish you would tell me what is going through that head of yours.” He sighs.
“I want to yes so badly, but I’m scared-”
“What are you guys doing?” Colby interrupts. She’s standing in the doorway of the kitchen with a confused look on her face.
I wiggle out of Hank’s arms. “I slipped and your daddy was just helping me up,” I lie. “How about after I eat my lunch we have our dance party,” I say diverting the conversation.
“Can I have some salad too, Miss Nora?” she asks.
“Of course. Go sit down and I’ll get us some lunch.”
Once her back is turned, Hank’s warm breath is at my ear. “We are going to talk about this later.”