Circle of Deception 2 (27 page)

Alex could see the discomfort on Meg’s face as she watched the man talk. She hadn’t said two words to him since they left the warehouse. She just sat watching him taking in what he was saying while clutching Alex’s hand tightly. It wasn’t until Alli walked in the room, that he finally saw a smile from her. As soon as she came in, Meg stood and took her in a firm embrace.

“Mommy, you’re crushing me,” she giggled.

“I’m sorry. I’m just happy to see you. I missed you today.”

“I’m sorry I went with Ms. Pierre. I told her that my mommy said to never leave with strangers, but she said she wasn’t a stranger and you wouldn’t care because you had Jordan now.”

Meg grabbed her face and forced her to look in her eyes. “Listen to me, I love you, and I was so upset when I couldn’t find you. Daddy and I were going crazy.”

“Ms. Pierre was a bad lady, wasn’t she?”

“Yes, baby, but don’t worry about that now, you’re safe.”

Allison looked over to Richard and then back to Meg. “Mommy, is he my grandpa too? Ms. Pierre said he is. She said we were going to be a family, just us and her.”

When Meg realized what Amanda had planned for them, she began to weep. “I’m sorry, mommy,” Allison wiped the tears from her face.

When Meg saw the concern on her daughter’s face, she straightened her expression and stroked her cheek. “Don’t be sorry, sweetie. You make me so happy. I love you so much my big girl.”

Allison smiled and hugged her tight. “I love you too, I’m glad you’re my mommy.” Allison replied and walked away leaving her with a feeling of wholeness. She watched as her little girl ran up the stairs happy and free and looked back at Richard. She wondered if he really wanted to know her, or if he was just going to be around until the novelty wore off. Whatever his reasoning was for wanting to be in her life, she wasn’t sure if she should trust him.

As Meg’s mind floated back to the present, Alex had picked up the clothes and had them put away. Jordan was still on the bed babbling to himself and Allison had run in and was babbling to him. She had no choice but to smile when she saw her two beautiful children together. They looked so happy, and that’s all she ever wanted. Things had gotten better for them after bringing Allison back home. She finally communicated everything Amanda had told her on the playground, and they explained to her how much they loved her, and that the woman was a bad person not to be believed.

Allison seemed to understand everything, but she had one question. If she was a bad woman, then how did she get into the school? It was the same question, they had been asking each other. Alex launched a formal complaint and lawsuit against the school, and with further investigation, they discovered one of the janitors had been letting her in the gate. When questioned about how no one seemed to notice her with the kids, Principal Wilkes replied that there are six thousand children in that school and hundreds of teachers and aides. That was a comment that cost her, she was removed from the school and Alex was pushing for endangerment charges. It was a long shot that she would get convicted, but he wanted to make an example out of her for her incompetence and arrogance.

With order finally being restored in their house, Meg was pleased, but now she had other things to deal with, like the two dads she seemed to have now. Although Richard hadn’t done anything wrong except being a deadbeat husband in the past, she couldn’t bring herself to view him as anything more than a biological parent. Emilio was the father she knew, and as far as she was concerned, she didn’t need another. She had been all out of sorts for the past two weeks, and Alex was being supportive, but she could tell his patience was wearing thin with her snappy mood swings.

Meg flopped down on the bed in angst and Allison scooted up pulling Jordan with her. When she saw them she smiled. “Look, mommy, Jordan wants a kiss,” she held him up.

“Hhhmh,” Meg mused jokingly. “I guess I could spare one for him and... one for you,” she rolled them over. Allison was in a fit of laughter when Meg looked up and saw Emilio standing in the doorway. She sat up smiling and he smiled back. When he motioned for her to join him, she sat the kids up and Alex replaced her on the bed. “I’ll be right back,” she smiled and kissed Alex on the cheek.

“Cheek action, yeah, we have to get mommy back in the loop,” Alex joked to the kids.

“You want a kiss on the lips?” Allison giggled. “Mommy only does cheek kisses now.”

“Not for long,” Alex mumbled. “So kids, guess what time it is.”

“Time for bed?”

“No,” he tickled her. “It’s too early for bed, it’s time for you two to see Uncle Matt and Aunt Melia. Are you ready to visit Cici?”

“Yes!” Allison shouted happily.

“Well, come on, let’s get you packed.”

“Mommy’s gonna get you.”

“I hope she does,” he smirked.

***

Meg fiddled with her wedding band as she and Emilio sat down in the gazebo. When he took her hand, she stopped and looked at him. His expression was warm and relaxing. He pulled her against his chest and she sighed. “How are you? I know this has been hard.”

“It’s hard for you too. How can he show up here expecting me to just accept him?”

Emilio sighed and ran his hand down her back. “Honey, I know how you must feel, but you have to understand, none of this was his choice. We have no idea what kind of father he could have been to you because that option was taken from him. You owe it to yourself to see if you have any connection with him.”

“What about you? You’re my father, I don’t need another one. You were the best dad in the world.”

“Sweetheart, your heart is so big, you have room for two. If you want to know him, I’m fine with that. I know you’re capable of having love for both of us at the same time. Now make no mistake about it, I’m not going anywhere. I just don’t want you to turn him away because you think it will hurt me.”

“This is all too much, papa. I don’t know how to process this, and how will I explain it to my children? Alli always has questions, how do you explain to a six year old that she suddenly has yet another grandfather when I don’t understand it?”

“I know you don’t see it this way, but it is a blessing. He survived after all this time, and he wants to know you. Who could blame him? You’re amazing, any man would be crazy not to.”

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

“I’m okay, princess. I love you, and I want what’s best for you.”

“I love you too,” she pulled him close. “You’re the best.”

Emilio held her tighter, closing his eyes, enjoying the moment. He loved feeling his daughter in his arms, and he didn’t want to let go anytime soon. He knew she was struggling with her feelings for Richard, and he wanted to make it as easy as possible for her. He swallowed his pride to give her the chance to know him. His concern now, was what was going to happen with him and Maria.

Now that Richard was back, he wondered if their old feelings would arise causing him to lose her. As he pondered his future, he looked ahead and saw Alex helping the kids into the car with Marisol and smiled. “Now,” he looked up and nodded towards the car pulling out of the driveway, “I think you might have someone else that needs your attention.”

“That little sneak,” she smirked.

“Hey, I’m gonna just head out the front. Tell Alex I’ll speak with him later.”

“Okay, dad,” she kissed his cheek.

As she watched Emilio leave, she wondered what Alex was up to. When she entered the house, she heard soft music playing and smiled. She saw Marisol leave with the kids, so she knew what time it was. When she walked around to the living room, he wasn’t there, so she ventured up the stairs. At first sight, she saw nothing but the flickering of candle light and inhaled deeply. As she looked further, she saw the wine bottle and chocolate. Her eyes widened when she saw a set of handcuffs on the nightstand, and before she could react, she was flat on her back, lying beneath a naked Alex.

He was already in a state of arousal as he ripped her dress open planting kisses down her neck. He worked to rid her of all her clothes as his mouth moved lower delighting her with his warm tongue. She felt the throbbing from her neglected center and placed her hand there after he ripped her panties away. The remaining fabric of the dress was draped around her waist as she maneuvered her fingers in and out while he smothered her breast in intimate kisses.

She had her eyes closed, sliding her fingers in and out when he pulled her hand up and sucked on her fingers roughly. He licked her fingertips and kissed his way down her arm as his hands reached for the handcuffs. Before he could apply them, they were snatched from his grip. He reached for her, but she was too quick. He was flat on his back and an instant later she was on top of him with his arms cuffed to the headboard. He struggled and pulled, but all he did was rattle the cuffs. She smiled and trailed her finger down his chest and then picked up the bottle of chocolate.

Circling her hand around his arousal, she watched him close his eyes, laughed as he tried to prepare himself mentally. She stroked him gently at first and rougher as time passed. She could tell he was about ready to climb the walls when suddenly she stopped. His eyes flew open just in time to see the chocolate drizzling all over his throbbing need. He pressed his lips together as the tip of her tongue tasted him. She teased him for a few seconds before taking him fully. Alex moaned and squeezed his eyes as she bobbed her head up and down, swirling her tongue, driving him crazy.

She knew he wished he could reach out and touch her, but his hands were restrained. All he could do was watch helplessly as she pushed him further than she ever had. This was undoubtedly the most erotic thing they had done together. He was near his climax, when she stopped and climbed on his stomach. She could feel the heat radiating from him, and desperately wanted him to be inside her. He looked to her with pleading eyes, but she laughed and shook her head. “I’m not letting you out. You always take over, and now it’s my turn to have complete control. You don’t get to go until I say it’s okay.”

“Angel Face, come on now. This is extreme, I just want to touch you.”

“You’re touching me,” she hovered above his erection sheathing him inch by inch. “And now, I’m touching you.” When she fell down hard against him, he let out a yelp and shook the bed. “Alex, you really should just follow my instructions. It will help you get out of there sooner.” When she started rocking slowly he exhaled deeply. She watched his expression and slapped her hands on his chest. “You see, you have a problem, and I’m going to fix it right here and right now.”

“And what would that problem be?” he hissed.

“You don’t know how to give up and give in, but trust me, I’ll break that habit right now.” It was like she was a completely different person. She arched her back and grabbed his shoulders and before he could prepare himself, she sped up to an erratic pace that had him biting his lip. Her head was flying wildly above him and all he could do was lay there and take it. She moved up and down, in and out, and round and round sending him into a euphoric bliss. He had his eyes clamped shut, and she reached down and slapped him across the cheek and they flew open. “Keep them open. I want you to look at me the entire time.”

“Yes, ma’am,” he uttered, and focused his eyes on her. She was amazing, each thrust of her hips drew him closer. This was going to be the most intense climax they ever experienced. She was giving him more than he ever thought possible. He wanted to touch her, he needed to feel her skin under his fingertips. “Meg, please,” he pleaded.

She looked down at him and leaned down to brush her lips across his and shook her head no. “Next time,” she whispered. “Just let go.” She continued her torture for a few more minutes and then she felt herself shuddering. She knew it was building in her because she dug her nails into his chest and buckled down. He shivered and screamed her name shaking the bed as he climaxed. Nothing in the world felt better than their powerful release, and when it struck her, she convulsed and then collapsed, feeling the earth shattering climax sweep through her exhausted body.

She needed this escape to deal with all the craziness in their life, and knew he was happy to be the one she escaped with. She had given him the best experience, but the day was far from over. He had so much more planned for her once she finally released him from his restraints. He looked at her as she laid her head against his chest panting loudly. He decided now was the time to work his magic. “Angel, do you think you can let me out of these things now? I really need to put my hands on you.”

“Only if you promise to be good,” she sat up.

“I promise, I’ll be the best you ever had.”

“That sounds like a challenge,” she paused.

“Baby, just let me out of here. You’ve had your fun.”

“Okay, but no funny stuff,” she warned.

“Nothing funny, scouts honor.”

“You weren’t a damn scout,” she laughed as she let one arm go free. As soon as she released the other, he swept her up, wrapping her legs around him. She giggled and he smacked her from behind.

“Your ass is mine now. Ooh, you’re going to pay for what you just did. I’m gonna punish you long and hard.” Meg wrapped her arms around his neck and inhaled deeply. He walked her into the bathroom, and when she saw all the bubbles in the tub, she smiled. Her body ached for the hot water. If this was his idea of punishment then she would get in trouble more often.