REBORN (Metamorphosis Book 1) (7 page)

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Dinner was amazing; I ordered shrimp with pasta and Kayden ordered a steak.  We were both starving and gulped the food down without shame.  After dinner we walked downtown. It was a beautiful night, the wind was calm and the sky was clear, so we decided to head to Navy Pier and go on the Ferris wheel.  The view from the top was spectacular.  I felt like a teen on a date with my boyfriend.  We bought popcorn and walked back while eating and talking.  On the way back we stopped at a store and Kayden bought a couple of packs of condoms.

When we got back to the apartment we made ourselves comfortable on the couch in front of the TV.  We finished the popcorn, made out, and made love all on that couch.  I would never be able to see that couch the same way again.  When this was over I might have to buy a new one if I wanted a place to sit that did not hold memories of him.

Monday morning Kayden had to go to work and that evening he had a previous commitment with his brother and a couple of friends to go and watch a Bears game.  It was an all-evening event; they went out to dinner, then to the game, and later drinks.  He had asked to borrow my key so he could get in in case I was asleep when he got back.  I felt empty the moment he left.  Boy, was I in trouble!  I decided I needed to do something too otherwise I was going to go crazy at home waiting for him.  Not a good idea, it might scare him away.  So I sent out a quick text to see who was free and then started calling spas to find one which ones had space available for a couple of us.  Lucky for me my friends Eva and Leslie didn't have any plans that afternoon or evening. We ended up going out to dinner at a place in Wicker Park, not far from the spa we had selected for Manis and Pedis.  The place had a reputation for exceptional food.  When the waitress came we ordered peach Bellinis and an appetizer to share.

"Okay spill it out," Leslie said.  "You have a different look about you, one that I have not seen before.  If I didn't know any better I would say you have that, well, fuck look."

I turned red at her words, and just smiled.

"Oh, my God.  You found a man. As long as you don’t tell me it was Julian it's all good," Leslie said.

The waitress brought the drinks and took our entrée order.  The place was getting very crowded.  I started to feel warm and decided to take my jacket off.  I had worn a burgundy camisole in silk with very tight jeans and a black fitted jacket, a very sexy outfit.  As I struggled to take my jacket off, out of the corner of my eye I noticed a familiar silhouette.  He was wearing loose-fitting jeans, a Bears sweatshirt, and a light leather jacket.  What were the chances of me running into Kayden in this restaurant on this day?  He was with two other men heading toward the door.  They were handsome but neither stood a chance behind the presence of Kayden.

He saw me and excused himself, walking toward me with the sleekness of a predator,
una pantera suerta
.

"Do you need help with that?" he asked as he proceeded to help me out of my jacket then bent down and gave me a chaste kiss on the cheek.  He placed his hands on my shoulders, caressing them very gently, sending goose bumps down my spine and to every part of my body.

"Aren't you going to introduce us?" he said in a seductive voice.

"Kayden, these are my friends Eva and Leslie.  Girls, this is Kayden Hale."

He didn’t let go of me, just nodded in their direction.  The girls were speechless and looked at him with their mouths open.

He continued to rub my arm and all I wanted to do was to grab him and run out of there and into a place where he could make unrestrained love to me.  But we were with company in a public place and all I could do was lean against his hand and kiss it.  I felt his body stiffen from the touch of my lips.  It was good to know that I had the same effect on him that he had on me. 

Kayden took a minute, and then asked, "Do you ladies need a ride home after dinner?"

"We'll be fine, we'll take a taxi when we are done."

At that moment one of Kayden's friends came over to say Carmelo was waiting for them in the car outside.  "I'll be there in a second," Kayden responded.

He turned to me. "I'll see you tonight, have fun with your friends."  He then tilted my head backwards and gave me a soft kiss on the lips.

"Ladies, nice to meet you."

Once again, Kayden was marking me, staking his territory for all to see.  I didn't know why but it was the second time it had happened.

The food arrived as Kayden was leaving.  Leslie and Eva were beside themselves.

"You better spill it out, no more playing innocent with us," said Leslie.

"There's really nothing to say," I responded, trying to sound above suspicion.

"Enough of that, that man is seriously hot; my offer still stands, if you aren't interested I'll be happy to take him off your hands.  You know how hard it is for women our age to find a man like that?" Eva chimed in.

"You got to be kidding me Eva, that man didn't even notice you.  He only had eyes for Ellie.  Which brings me to the question, how did you meet Kayden Hale, one of the most elusive bachelors in the city?" asked Leslie.

"The reality is that I didn't go looking for him, I simply stumbled into him; I knew one of these days my clumsiness was going to pay off!"  I responded, and we all laughed.

While we ate I explained to Leslie how I had met Kayden and talked about our date at Alinea without going into the specifics of our day together.  We laughed, ate, and fantasized about Kayden; three Bellinis and some fabulous food later, we were ready to go.

The evening went by in a windmill of spa treatments, shopping, and conversation.  By nine I was feeling restless and needy.  As much fun as I was having with my friends, there was something missing that I could not figure out.  When I got home after ten, Kayden was already there.

"I thought you were going out for drinks with the guys," I said as I approached him.

"Changed my mind; the game went on for-ever, could not get away fast enough after it was finished."

As I reached his side he looked up, taking in the full effect of the outfit I was wearing.  He sighed, "Don't wear that again to go out, only for me."

I sat on his lap and put my arms around his neck.  "If you don’t like it you can take it off right now."

"Oh, I like it all right, which makes me think that other men will like it too."

"There is only one man I am looking at right now, only one I care to impress.  But like I said…" I trailed off.  I wiggled in his lap and began to take off my jacket. 

"There, I feel so much better now." 

Kayden smiled at my audacity.  "Don't you need to get comfortable?" I asked him.

I kicked off my shoes to the side, and stretched my arms.  "I think I'll turn in for the night," I said, starting to get up from his lap, but Kayden held me in place.

"Are you sure you are sleepy or is it something else you need?"  Innuendo spilled out of his words.

"I think it's something else." My voice was hesitant, unsure as to what I was doing.

"Then what? What do you want Ellie?" His voice was soft, seductive.

"I want you."

"How?"

"I want you inside me, now," I told him with much more emphasis than I intended.

"Well, you should have said that all along, because I want to be inside you now too."

I got up. This time he did not stop me; I took his hand, pulling him to the bedroom with me.

"What do you intend to do now?" His voice was husky, his eyes darkened and burning with desire.

"My intention is to make love to you."

"You don't say!  And what do I do in the meantime?"

"Just lie back and enjoy the ride."  Kayden kicked off his shoes and lay on the bed, his hands behind his neck, a smirk on his lips.  I began to undress.

"Slowly," Kayden encouraged, regarding me with amusement.  I took off my camisole and threw it at him; he caught it before it hit him and took it to his nose.  "Mmm, exquisite scent."

I finished undressing except for my panties and straddled him on the bed.

"Now, let's see what we can do about your clothes."  I began to take off his clothes, first the sweatshirt and then the pants; his erection sprang to life as his shorts came down.  I looked at his naked body before me, taking time to admire the well-defined muscles and his impressive sex organ.  I licked my lips, desire spreading through my body.  I wanted this man so badly that it hurt.

I began to bestow small kisses to Kayden's jaw, his neck, his collarbone; all the while aware of the effect my actions were having on him.

"You are truly a beautiful man, I can look at you all day long."  Kayden smiled at my words, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath.

"I am going to make you feel so good; almost as good as you make me feel."  I continued my trail of kisses intermingled with small bites and strokes of my tongue.  Kayden grabbed my hair, wrapping it around his hand, in an effort to control my movements.

"I don't think so, big guy, tonight you are all mine, to do as I please."

"Yes baby, yours."  His voice was hoarse, "please baby, go down on me."  He pushed my head with his hands and arched his pelvis to give me better access to him.  I took his massive organ in my hands and positioned it in my mouth.  My tongue began to swirl around the head, taking time to taste him, to savor him. After a few minutes, Kayden grabbed me by the head and stopped my movement.

"I'm sorry baby, change of plans."  In one rapid move, Kayden was on top of me.  "I hope you aren't too attached to these panties," he said as his hand shredded them to pieces.  His long finger went inside me, moving, prodding, until my insides began to quake and before I knew it he plunged into me, taking full possession of our lovemaking.  As he moved inside of me, his mouth invaded mine in a kiss that was all consuming.  I buried my hands in his thick hair all the while pondering how it was possible that this magnificent man in my arms was mine.

"Come for me baby, I don't have much time."  His pounding increased and the desperation of his kiss followed suit.  My body, following his command, began to tremble and my core contracted as he reached his own release.

Chapter Six

Kayden had meetings scheduled all day at work on Tuesday; he left the apartment early and was not returning until after six.  As head of Hale Enterprises, a large real estate conglomerate that extended beyond Chicago, his responsibilities were endless.  To be sure, I did not know a lot about his business ventures and every time he started talking about it we ended up distracted by other things.

I did not have to report to my office until next week, so I decided that this was the week to get things in order.  First order of business was an appointment with the gynecologist.  I wanted to make sure that I was adequately protected; with all the sex Kayden and I were having the last thing I needed was an accident.  Lucky for me she had a cancellation and was able to see me today at one. Next order of business was to call my mother and the children.  I had been missing in action both Saturday and Sunday and wanted to make sure they were okay.  My mother had not been feeling well the last couple of days; I told her she needed to call the doctor.

"Do you need me to fly to Miami?  I don’t have to report for work until next Monday," I suggested, but she insisted it was probably nothing.  Still, she promised she would call the doctor. 

              The girls were fine, they had spent the weekend with friends and the last thing they had in mind was their mother.  Damien was busy with school and scouting fraternities.

              I was feeling tired and my body was achy.  A nap before my drive to the doctor probably would be best.  The reality was that I had not slept very much during the last few days; that combined with traces of jet lag probably had me under the weather.

            I sent a quick text to Kayden telling him about the appointment.

"
I'll be at the doctor's this afternoon, let me know if you want dinner when you get back."  EMM

"I want dinner and much more; missing you, the meeting's boring.  Counting down the minutes until I can be inside you again." K

            Then another one came.

"Lucky you got an appointment, the condoms are becoming unbearable." K

"Your texts are making me blush, get back to work before I'm tempted to run over there."  EMM

  "Please rescue me; by the way what does the M stand for?" K

"I'll tell you tonight.  Go back to work, I need to rest before my overactive, extremely adept lover gets back." EMM

"Overactive and adept? I like that." K