Chapter 4
Lalena woke up and wondered if she had been dreaming, but as she looked to the man beside her she saw Rico lying beside her. She couldn’t believe it, her body was still humming from the pleasure he had made her feel. I wish I didn’t love him though, I just have a feeling that my heart will be broken, she thought.
She kissed him on his bare chest and ran her hand through the hair on it. It felt so good to touch him like this; she looked at his body and smiled. It was everything she had pictured in her fantasies. His rock hard abs and perfectly toned body were appealing to her. He really kept his body in good shape, she wondered how he did it, and she had never seen him exercise yet. Perhaps he does it at night when he’s home, I bet he has a home gym here, she thought.
He pulled her closer as he woke up. “Hmm, I had almost thought this had been a dream.” He told her.
“Me too, when I woke up I could have sworn it was all made up.” She laughed.
Rico kissed her. “I’m glad it wasn’t.” He said.
“I am too.” She answered.
“Are you hungry?” He asked.
“Actually yes I’m famished.” She admitted.
“Let’s get dressed and go grab a pizza, or something we can order in if you want even.” Rico offered.
“I think it would be nice to order in, if you don’t mind.” Lalena answered.
“Sure I don’t mind, I kind of like it this way, that way I don’t have to share your attention with anyone else.” He said.
She laughed. “I’m far from the one who would draw everyone’s attention!” She laughed.
“It’s nice to see you laughing again.” Rico stated.
He leaned over and kissed her again. “Let’s get dressed before I change my mind about getting food.” He said to her.
“Hmm, don’t tempt me; I might not want food as much as you.” She said.
Rico growled at her and laughed. “I had a feeling you would be a wild cat in bed.” He rolled over on top of her and their meal break was delayed for a little bit.
They rolled apart, sweat pouring from their bodies. “You may well be the death of me.” Rico laughed.
Lalena curled up close to him. “I don’t know about that one, you seem to be in really good shape.” She complimented him.
“Thanks, I have a home gym that I work out in a few times a week. You’re welcome to use it if you want.” He said. “Now get dressed, I need food for energy.” He stated.
She laughed and got up to dress. The whole time she looked at his body, and smiled. “How did this happen?” She asked him.
“I don’t know, but I’m really glad it did.” Rico said. “What do you want to eat?” He asked.
“How about some Italian, I could go for some really good lasagna.” Lalena said.
He thought for a second and then said. “Yeah I know a good place, but I don’t think they deliver. Do you mind going out?” He asked.
“For lasagna, I’m willing to go out!” She laughed.
They went to get into the car and went off to eat supper. He opened the door for her and kissed her before she got into the car. Neither of them saw the car sitting on the other side of the road watching them.
When they got to the restaurant he grabbed he hand and led her in. He pulled her chair out and pushed it in after she sat down. “Wow you are really charming when you want to be!” She laughed.
Rico laughed at her. “Be careful or I’ll make sure our picture will be all over the papers tomorrow.”
“How would you do that?” She asked.
“All I would have to do is kiss you.” He whispered into her ear. “As soon as we left I could guarantee there would be reporters out here.” He laughed.
“You wouldn’t dare.” Lalena turned pale. “Never mind I can tell you would by the look in your eyes.” She laughed.
“That’s what I thought.” He chuckled as he sat down. “So you want lasagna or something else now that we are here?” He asked.
“I’ll have that, I love it.” She stated.
He ordered their food and some wine. “I’d like to make a toast.” He said raising the glass up. She joined him and he said. “I’d like to toast my luck in meeting you at that event.” He swallowed his drink.
Lalena drank a little bit of her wine and put it back on the table. “I think I’ll be the designated driver.” She said as he filled up his glass one more time.
“I won’t drink much.” Rico said.
“Go ahead I can drive. I don’t mind at all.” She stated. Lalena wanted to keep a clear mind; her head was already swimming with the events of the afternoon. The alcohol would make her feel too loopy and detached.
“We’ll see how I am when we leave.” He commented.
“That’s fine; you do realize I’m a cop after all.” She stated.
“I know, and one sexy cop too.” He smiled across the table at her.
“Rico how do I know you aren’t going to leave me tomorrow morning and toss me on that list?” Lalena asked a few minutes after the meal was delivered.
He looked up at her shocked. “I guess I shouldn’t be shocked that you said that, I do have a record of doing just that.” He admitted.
“Yeah you do, Sally said that you won’t date anyone more than two times in a row. Am I going to see you a couple of times and then be tossed aside?” She questioned.
“No that won’t happen; I won’t do that to you.” Rico said.
“How do I know?” She asked.
“You’ll have to trust me that I’m telling you the truth. I’ve never felt this way about another woman in my life.” Rico stated.
Lalena wanted to believe him, it all sounded so perfect. However, there was a warning bell going off in her head. He probably says this to all the females he goes out with, her mind yelled out.
“I’ll try.” She finally said. She didn’t feel very confident about it though.
“I know what you’re probably thinking; I can see it in your eyes. Lalena really you are different from anyone else.” Rico said.
She didn’t know why he seemed like he wanted to say more but didn’t. Perhaps he was feeling guilty about possibly lying to her. She ate her food though and decided she would just be happy with what she got for now, and try to not think about any day but the present one.
“Man this food is simply delicious. I love this lasagna, so much cheese, so tasty.” Lalena sat back as she took the last bite of her food.
Rico was sitting across from her laughing. “How the hell did you finish that all? I’ve never even been able to do that. For a small woman you can put the food away!” He laughed.
“I have a really fast metabolism. I’ve always been able to eat a ton of food and not gain anything. You couldn’t imagine just how many pancakes I can eat when it’s all you can eat day!” She laughed at the look on his face.
“After you just ate all that, honestly I am taking you to the next all you can eat day just to see it!” He stated.
“You’re on; I’ll show you something you won’t believe.” She agreed. “Hey can I have the keys? I think you might have drunk just a bit too much.” She said.
He handed her the keys. “Yeah, here you go officer! I wouldn’t want you to put those handcuffs on me here, maybe when we get back to my place though!” He smiled as he dropped the keys into her hand.
They went outside and he got into the passenger’s side. She sat in the driver’s seat and adjusted it so her feet could touch the gas and brake pedals. “I never realized I was this much shorter than you.”
He laughed. “I noticed it!”
She pulled out, no idea that the same car that had followed them to the restaurant had been behind them still.