“You’re making me fall in love with you. You know that, right?” The words escaped before I could stop them. I wanted to duck away in embarrassment, but I forced myself to continue looking at him. If I was going to spill my guts, I was going to do it proudly. This man was everything I’d been looking for, and I never knew it. They always say you have to hit rock bottom to rise to the top.

After that shit-head Stuart cheated on me, I thought I’d hit rock bottom. But then David walked into my life, and I had no idea he would be the best thing to ever happen to me. I only wish it hadn’t taken us two years to find each other again. I hate that he’d missed out on the first part of Mia’s life. Hopefully, now we could change that.

“I fell in love with you that night.” David’s voice was soft as he caressed my cheek. “You seemed so sad, but your strength shone through. I knew your heart had been broken, but not the reason behind it. I wanted to take all your hurts away that night. Something about you touched my heart, and I didn’t want you to walk away. I was devastated when I woke and you were gone.”

“I’m so sorry, David. We missed out on so much because of my cowardice.”

“Believe it or not, things were meant to play out the way they did. I don’t think either of us were in a place to start a relationship two years ago. We’re both stronger people now and can handle whatever life throws at us.”

“You may be right. But my heart breaks that Mia hasn’t had you in her life.”

“We’ll make up for now that we’ve found each other again, Sofie. And we’ll have the rest of our lives to spend together.”

Tears gathered in my eyes. Never before had I been so blessed. My heart was over-flowing with love for this man. I blinked them back, because now was the time to express my feelings the only way I could. I wrapped my arms around David and pulled him in for a crushing kiss. He sucked my tongue into his mouth, and flavors burst across my taste buds.

Usually, I let the man take control, but I felt bold and anxious to have this man inside me. I pushed him onto his back and followed by throwing my leg over him so I now straddled him. I braced my hands on his shoulders as I ground my pussy against him. Quickly, wetness poured out of me. I lifted up slightly and reaching behind me, I clasped his throbbing cock in my hand and guided him to my pussy. Gently lowering myself, I closed my eyes as he filled me to overflowing.

Slowly at first, I began to move up and down, controlling the pace. David’s hand gripped my hips tightly, and he groaned in arousal. I kept a slow rhythm, but quickly it wasn’t enough for either of us. My movements quickened and soon, David began meeting each of my downward thrusts. My head fell back with every pounding push of his cock inside me. One of David’s hands left my hip, and I watched as he lifted his hand up to his mouth, wetting one of his fingers.

His hand returned to my hip, but then quickly moved over my ass, and as he continued his relentless fucking, I felt the tip of his wetted finger breach my asshole. My eyes widened in surprise as a sensation I’d never felt before rushed through me. It was raw and dirty and the most incredible feeling ever. With each downward thrust of my pelvis, his finger entered my hole a little deeper until it was fully embedded.

The dual sensation of having something in each hole was more than I could stand, and without warning, the most intense orgasm raced through me. I shuddered as electricity flowed throughout my body. A gush of liquid filled my pussy as David also reached his climax, and his semen erupted inside me. In exhaustion, I collapsed against his chest, tiny tremors still raging through me. I barely felt David remove his finger from my ass.

He rolled us so we were both now on our sides. He remained semi-hard inside me and gave a small little thrust to remind me we were still connected. As if I could forget. Both the physical and emotional connection between us was palpable. I’d never before felt this close to another human being. Love rushed through me. He pushed my sweat-dampened hair out of my eyes and dropped a sweet kiss on each of my eyelids. My eyes grew heavy, but I was reluctant to close them. Exhaustion eventually won out, and I fell into a contented sleep.

* * *

Gentle thrusts of a cock was a lovely way to wake up. I stretched and pushed back against the warm body behind me. A hand brushed up my stomach to cup my breast and tweak my nipple. I could definitely get used to this. Especially when a tongue traced my ear and a gravelly voice sounded in my ear.

“Good morning, sunshine. Did you sleep well?”

“Never better.” My words were lost on a breath of air as David thrust deeply. I lost all track of my surroundings as he continued gently fucking me. The hand left my breast, tickling my stomach in its descent toward my core. A few rubs of my clit and more gentle thrusting sent an orgasm through me, this time causing a small shudder to course through me. Who knew something so soft and sensual could cause an explosion that big?

Warmth spread through me as David pulled out. I rolled over to face him and placed my hand on his beating heart. My heartbeat matched his as we both basked in our post-coital satisfaction.

“So, what happens next?” It was a question that had been plaguing me since I told David about Mia.

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, what happens next? How do we make this work? We live thousands of miles apart, David. I’m not trying to be difficult. I’m just trying to figure this out.”

We were both silent as we thought about how difficult this might be.

“What’s keeping you in New Hampshire?”

I thought about it for a moment and realized that other than Uncle Walt, Aunt Charlie, and Gran, there was nothing keeping me there. But, I didn’t know if I could leave them. Never in my life had I been apart from them. Could I move to Virginia and essentially start over?

“Even though it’s small, my family is there. I have an aunt, uncle, and my grandmother. I’ve lived with them since I found out I was pregnant. They’ve helped me more than I could ever repay.”

“Well, I’m the only one of my family living in Richmond. Even though we’re all close, everyone is spread out across the country. We spend Christmas and one week during the summer together at my parents’ house. In fact, that’s where I am heading after I leave Miami. Considering I just retired from the service, I guess technically, I’m currently unemployed. So quitting a job isn’t a difficulty for me. And I’ve always wanted to see the leaves in the fall in New England.”

I couldn’t help but laugh as he winked at me. I was continually in awe of this man. Essentially, David had just offered to begin a whole new life with me in New Hampshire. completely uproot his life and move halfway across the country to be with me. Could a woman get any luckier? I didn’t think it was possible. If I hadn’t already been in love, I would have fallen hard then.

“You would do that? Move all the way to New Hampshire?”

“Sofie, I would cross the earth for you and Mia.”

There was no help for it. I burst into happy tears. David held me close as I wept against his chest. Eventually, I composed myself, but the emotions were still close to bursting out of me.

“How about some breakfast?”

On cue, my stomach growled. We both burst out laughing.

“I guess I could eat. But, I need to shower first.”

“I’m sorry you didn’t get your relaxing bath last night.”

I could only scoff. What I got instead was much better. “You can make up for it later.” This time, it was my turn to wink at him. David dropped a quick kiss on my lips, and we both got out of bed, me to the bathroom while David waited for me in the living room.

I quickly showered, and then David and I headed downstairs for breakfast. The owners had cooked up a delicious breakfast: delicious spinach quiche that melted in my mouth, delightful pastries, and the tastiest fresh-squeezed orange juice I’d ever had. After breakfast, we headed back to my rental house.

We said our reluctant goodbyes with the promise to get together later. When I walked into the living room, Callie was sitting there, arms crossed like a parent ready to scold me for staying out past my curfew. I plopped down on the couch next to her and kicked my feet up on the ottoman in front of me. I rested my head against the back of the couch, completely ignoring her. I knew I wouldn’t have to wait long until the explosion of questions came. Three, two, one…

“Where have you been? Why didn’t you tell me you were going to be gone all night? I thought you were dead. Did you use protection?”

“I’ve been with David, as you well know. I didn’t know I needed to check in with you. Don’t be over-dramatic. And no, we didn’t use protection. I’m on the pill.”

The stupid happy grin spread across my face as I remembered every moment of the previous night.

“Well, obviously last night went well.”

Even throughout the barrage of questions, I hadn’t opened my eyes until this last observation. I lifted my head to look at Callie, the sappy smile still gracing my face.

“It was amazing. Probably the best night, and morning, of my life.”

“So, you’re happy?”

“Ridiculously. We talked about the future. Everything is going to work out. I know it’s going to be an adjustment, but we both want the other to be happy. I hope you can be happy for me as well.”

“As long as he treats you like you deserve to be treated, then I’m ecstatic for you, Sofie. I only want the best for you.”

“I love you. You’re the best friend anyone could ask for.”

I reached over to hug her before heading to my room to get some rest.