Another Man's Treasure (15 page)

“I want…you and me…to work up a good sweat…jogging.”

Jude’s eyes grew large as he leaned back in his chair.  Miranda looked at him with a big grin on her face, trying not to laugh.  Jude shook his head and started to laugh.

“You are going to pay…oh you will pay big, too.  You’re on, sweetheart!  I am going to make you sweat like never before.”

“I haven’t gotten a new treadmill for the house and I need to run.  It is such a good stress reliever for me. I sure would like to get a run in before it rains.”

“It is already raining
, my dear - take a look outside.  But…I can fix that too.  I have a home gym in my basement.  We can stop and pick up your workout clothes and head to my place.  Oh, you are soooo going to pay for teasing me.”

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Miranda looked around Jude’s basement. There was a nice variety of equipment - treadmills, weight bench, and rowing machine. Everything looked high quality.  It was no wonder Jude was so fit.

“I have done a little with free weights and the rowing machine, but mostly just jogging.  My personal trainer in LA rode my ass on a daily basis about varying my workout.  This would make Jeffrey proud.  That, and if you could get me to give up bread,” Mup naliranda laughed. 

Jude stepped behind Miranda and grabbed her ass and rubbed it. “Well, Jeffrey will have to find someone else.  This gorgeous ass is all mine now.  I will be the only one riding it, thank you.”

“Yeah, yeah, let me get to that treadmill or you are going to be left with two hands full of mush!”

Jude turned on some music and watched Miranda on the treadmill as he began with some warm ups before the free weights.  She started slow for warm up, and then began to increase speed and incline.  Her stamina and strength were impressive.
Fuck I could watch her forever.

“If you want to increase your upper body strength, Mandy, I can help you with some weight lifting.”

“Sure, let me finish my cardio. I want to do some sit ups with light weights.  Don’t make me into Ms. Olympia…just strong enough to take you down,” Miranda smirked at Jude.

“Good luck with that, smartass.  When we are done here, we can shower and have a little ‘post workout” cardio.”

Miranda smiled and gave Jude a little wink.  Damn, she liked how the man thought!  
Damn, I like how he looks in that tank and gym shorts.

Jude adjusted the decline bench for Miranda and she began her sit ups.  Secretly, Miranda thanked God Jude hadn’t set the bench on the lowest setting - it had been a while!  He stood over her, straddled her feet, and with each sit up she did, Jude kissed her. 

“Talk about positive motivation! Have you been talking with Jeffrey?” 

Miranda giggled as she teased Jude.  A strange look came over his face. It wasn’t anger, but he was intrigued. 

“Something I need to know about Jeffrey, Mandy?” 

Miranda dropped the hand weights and sat up one last time.  She entwined her fingers behind Jude’s neck and drew him close so that they were nose to nose.

“Ah….no.  I wasn’t Jeffrey’s type.  He has a thing for the big, silent types. When was the last time I was silent about anything?  Besides, I am big in all the wrong places. You, on the other hand, would be just Jeffrey’s type.”  Miranda reached down and ran her hand under Jude’s shorts.  Jude closed his eyes and drew a deep breath.

“I think it is time for our ‘post-workout’ workout.”

             
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Jude, in his study, read email and got caught up on work Janice had sent to h hasizeim.  He had a couple of accounts that he took care of personally, the rest went to colleagues at the office.  She had sent him a personal email, thanking him for the raise and telling him about the acquisition team meeting on Tuesday at 11am instead of Wednesday.  Jude’s cell phone rang and he quickly checked the number before he answered.

“Delaney.  Yeah, Ross
, what’s up dude?”

“Hey Jude…pun intended.”
             

“Still the consummate
asshole.”

“Of course…Listen man, I got some business in DC…I
am flying into Dulles on Wednesday.  I will rent a car and drive to you from there. That cool with you?”

“Absolutely, Ross…see
you Friday.”

“You get anything from those tapes?”

“Ross, you wouldn’t fucking believe it if I told you…just wouldn’t believe it.” 

Jude hung up and went to find Mandy.  She was puttering around in the kitchen fixing them something to eat.  Jude wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek.  She always smiled easily and this time was no different.  Something as simple as watching her fix a salad, the way her body moved slightly back and forth, fueled his desire for her. 

“How’s my girl?”

“Hungry…I am fixing a chef salad for us, sound good?”  She loved the feeling of him behind her, his arms around her waist.

“Mmmmm sounds good, but not as yummy as nibbling on you.”

Jude buried his head in Miranda’s hair and inhaled deeply.  He loved the way she smelled.  He moved her hair aside and nuzzled her neck.  Just standing close to her made him harder.  Jude pushed up against her, so she could feel his arousal.  Miranda turned around and looked at Jude.  Damn those dark, foreboding eyes, full of desire. They were her Achilles’ heel.  She put her hands on his bare chest and gently tugged his nipple ring.

“Jude, you’re insatiable, but I am not complaining mind you.”

“Miranda, just watching you, the smell of you…damn. I can’t get enough of you.” 

Jude ran his hands in her hair and pulled her close for a long, deep kiss.  Miranda dropped her hands and started to unfasten his pants. She slipped them past his hips and relished in the fact he was going commando.  Miranda lowered her kisses on his body as she lowered his pants.  Jude’s hands never left her hair as she kissed lower, licking and tugging at his nipple ring. 
That damn red hair.

Miranda crouched before him and dropped his pants to his knees, freeing his hard, throbbing cock.  She rubbed her face over him, barely licking the tip.

“Miranda, baby, yes.  I want to feel your lips on me, sucking me.” 

“Oh darlin, I am more than happy to oblige.”

Miranda took his cock into her mouth.  She loved the raw and sexual feeling of Jude as it hit the back of her throat.  Miranda slipped her hands around him and clutched his ass, slipped him in and out of her mouth as her nails dug into his flesh. She took him with quick thrusts, followed by long, slow sucking and licking. The musky smell of his manhood was like perfume to Miranda.  He smelled earthy and masculine and it was quite intoxicating. 

Miranda moved her lips back slightly and sucked on just the head.  She raised her eyes to see him looking down at her.  Jude had let go of Miranda’s hair and held onto the counter to steady himself. He moved his hips and thrust himself into her. Miranda held tight to his firm ass to balance herself.  She felt him twitch in her mouth and knew he was close to orgasm.  That spurred her on to increase her efforts to throw him over the edge. 

Jude threw back his head. His breath caught in his throat and he let out a low guttural moan that sounded like a feral animal.   She looked up at him with her glistening eyes and smiled.  Miranda enjoyed pleasuring Jude this way as much as he obviously enjoyed the ebb and flow that washed through his body.

“Oh, fuck…Miranda, yes…feel so good, don’t stop…so close.  Miranda, where…oh shit, yes!”

Miranda buried her face flat against him and held him deep in her throat.  She swallowed as she felt his release.  Jude shuddered and moaned as Miranda continued to suck and draw out every last drop. 

Jude groaned and leaned against the kitchen cabinet.  Miranda remained crouched down, as she smiled up at him.  She reached for his pants, pulled them back up around his waist, but not before kissing the tip of his cock one more time.

“Feel better, my love?”  Miranda snickered while Jude attempted to catch his breath.

“Holy hell, Miranda!  That was amazing!  I hadn’t planned to come in your mouth, but that was fucking hot!  Damn girl, you got some serious skills.”  Jude held Miranda around her waist and she kissed him quick on the lips.

“Then we both got what we wanted.  I am going to wash up. How about that salad?”

“Yeah, for some reason, I am famished.”  Jude gave her a quick squeeze and Miranda went to clean up a bit.  Jude watched her walk away with a smile across his face.   He wondered if it was possible to be happier or more in love with Miranda.
Ross will be here Friday.  If we can get past this shit about David, then, maybe, we can get on with us…

Jude and Miranda had a lot of lost time to make up. He was going to do everything humanly possible to keep his promise to Mr. and Mrs. Jones.

Yeah…I got a promise or two for you too, David, you fuckin’ prick.

Jude and Miranda laid in bed that night, cuddled close, and talked about the day’s events.  Conversation flowed between them easily, comfortably.  The ten years of separation faded away like it never happened.  There would be time to explore the past, but for now they enjoyed the present and looked forward to the future.

“Miranda, I have to go into work tomorrow.  The acquisition team can’t meet Wednesday. I’m sorry, baby; I know I told you we could spend the day together.  Would you mind if I run home tonight?  I don‘t have work clothes here…yet.”  Yet…the word made them both smile.

“It’s ok, Jude, no problem.  I am going to go and visit with Mrs. Hedley tomorrow.  She has been after me to visit since her husband told her I was back in town.  I can’t wait to hear about Francine!”

“Francine Hedley?  You know she works in my building.  She works for one of the partners.  She and I went to college together.”

“Hmmm, really?  Is there something I should know about you two?”  Miranda teased Jude, but she was curious
nonetheless.

“Jealous, Mandy?  Don’t be. Frannie and I have never been anything but friends and I don’t date people who work with me.  Now ask me about that hot little brunette from my college days. There’s a good story!”  Miranda swiftly looked at Jude, in feigned shock.

“My, my! Now the truth comes out who the real hussy is in this relationship! Pfft!” 

Jude laughed and pulled Miranda on top of him and kissed her. “You’re the only hussy here, you sassy brat!  Damn, Miranda…I love you so much!” 

Miranda loved Jude’s laugh.  He laughed with the pureness of a small boy enjoying being teased and taunted.  Jude was playful and that was a quality Miranda found endearing and oh-so sexy.