More Than A Four Letter Word (22 page)

A knock on Clarissa's door brought her out of
her daydream. Clarissa left the chain on her door before opening
it. She looked out to see a deliveryman hovering at the door. "Yes,
what can I do for you?"

"I have a delivery for Clarissa Marks; the
security guard cleared me so I could bring it up."

Clarissa unchained her door to sign for the
delivery, and the massive array of colored balloons bobbed all
around. The arrangement is so huge that she has the delivery guy
set them on her dining room table. No one has ever given her
balloons before. There is something about the bright colors of the
balloons that just makes her smile. "If you wait just a second I'll
get your tip."

"It's already been taken care of, have a
pleasant day and enjoy the balloons."

Clarissa shut the door and locked it; her
face is full of wonderment as she looks over the balloon bouquet.
An ultra plush brown bear with a red bowtie is holding the bouquet
with one hand, and a card is in the other hand. She recognizes
Julian's writing on the envelope. He hasn't been gone two hours and
Clarissa already missed him, she smiles as she reads the card.

Clarissa, it is my pleasure to give you
something that would make you smile this morning. I hope you’ll be
able to put last night behind you and focus instead on the perfect
evening we’re going to have tonight.

I’ll see you at seven,

Julian

Except for a few aches and a slightly puffy
face, Clarissa feels good, and Julian's bouquet did bring a smile
to her face. She isn't going to let anything interfere with her
date with Julian. Randle's in jail and Lacey Hamilton death has
been vindicated.

***

This is maybe the third or fourth time he's
been to Clarissa's condominium; however, this is his first time
noticing the beautiful marble columns in the entrance of the
building. He walked towards the security guard at the front desk.
"Good evening, I'm here to see Clarissa Marks."

"May I have your name Sir?"

"Julian Ross." Julian took a glance around
the waiting area as the security guard called Clarissa.

"Mr. Ross, Miss Marks told me to send you
up."

"Thank you." Julian got on the elevator and
in a manner of minutes standing in front of Clarissa's door. While
knocking on the door, he wondered if he should have canceled his
date with Clarissa. She's been through a lot last night and might
not be up for a long evening on the town.

Julian received the answer to his question
when Clarissa opened the door and let him in. The dress she's
wearing is a long chocolate colored gown that fit her like a glove.
It isn't as flashy as the red dress she wore at his house warming
party, but it has seduction written all over it.

"Hi, Julian as you can see I'm ready to go,
have a seat while I go get my wrap and purse."

Julian studied Clarissa's face, he didn't
seeing any bruising and Clarissa seemed to be in good spirits.
Julian watched as she retreated to her bedroom. He used this time
alone to peruse his surroundings. Whenever Clarissa's in his
presence, he can't focus on anything else besides her. The living
room has a soothing effect on Julian's senses. It was artfully
decorated in earth tones.

Julian smiles when he sees the balloon
bouquet he on the dining room table. He winced at the size of it;
sometimes he has the tendency to go overboard. He moved towards
Clarissa's stereo system; she has one of those CD players that hold
100 CD's. It is obvious to him that Clarissa obviously loves music.
Julian would give a lot to spend the evening with Clarissa,
listening to jazz and making love. He didn't want to leave her bed
this morning; however, every once in a while issues at Rosscom
invaded his private life. He didn't hear Clarissa enter the room,
so he's taken by surprise when he feels her hand on his
shoulder."

"Are you ready to go Julian?"

"Let's skip this boring function and spend
the evening in your condo listening to music."

Clarissa put her hands on her hips and stood
there as if she were considering Julian's request. "First of all, I
don't think it would be good for business if we missed this
function. Secondly, I didn't get all dressed up so that we could
sit in my condo and listen to Jazz."

Julian holds up his hands in mock surrender.
"Okay, okay, but don't blame me if you're bored to death.”

***

Clarissa isn’t surprised that the dinner
party is a success. Dom Howard, the guest of honor is a portly man
with a huge grin. Clarissa liked him immediately, he's extremely
pleased with the security system that Rosscom designed for him, and
he sang the company's praises all night long. She loved watching
Julian in action; he's a demanding businessman and lover. He could
smell a new deal the way a shark can sense blood, several business
owners and CEO's pulled him aside vying for his attention.

Around midnight, Clarissa caught Julian's
smoldering look, he is clearly ready to leave. They reached
Clarissa's condominium in record time. She handed him the keys, he
unlocked the door and ushered her inside. Julian helped Clarissa
remove her wrap; she turned on the light as he tosses her wrap and
his tuxedo jacket across the back of the sofa.

After turning on the lights in the living
room, she turned around to find Julian standing behind her. His
dark eyes were full of desire and need. “Stay with me tonight.”
Clarissa whispered before boldly wrapping her arms around his neck
and pulling his head down so she could kiss him.

Julian is pleasantly surprised by Clarissa’s
initiative. His tongue mated with hers as he slowly peeled off her
dress. She tasted like red wine and strawberries, a heady
combination. He pushed the dress down past her hips and watched it
fall to the floor. The champagne colored lacy teddy she's wearing
leaves little to the imagination. His eyes perused her lush curves
and shapely long legs. He tried to conduct business tonight, but he
couldn't stop thinking about Clarissa's legs wrapped around his
waist as he rides her to a mind blowing orgasm.

He picks her up and carries her down the
hall. She flipped on the lights in her bedroom, and he stands there
in a stupor as she pulls down the straps of the teddy exposing her
perfect chocolate mounds. Julian feels his erection pushing against
the zipper of his pants. He unbuckled his belt and unzipped his
pants. Clarissa's body is so lovely; her back is graceful like a
ballerina. Her luscious round ass holds his undivided attention.
Her nipples were hard, erect, and he couldn't wait to get a
taste.

Clarissa watches Julian as he quickly
dispenses with his shirt and tie, but before he could remove his
pants Clarissa yanked down his pants and jockeys exposing his
pulsating hardness. “I didn't get a chance to taste you last
night.”

There is no way he's going to let her suck
him off; he's too close to coming as it was. “Get on the bed!”
Clarissa got in the middle of the bed, spread he legs, and played
with her sopping wet vagina.

Clarissa feels hot and sexy; Julian stroked
his erection while watching her wet fingers glide across her labia
and clit. Damn he's beautiful. The hair on his broad chest is thick
and thin outs allowing her to see the indention of his muscular
stomach. Then her eyes rested on his beautiful dick with his thick
head jutting out from his body. His legs powerful legs could rival
the most dedicated track star. It's plain to see that he works out
on a regular basis, and now she wants him to love her throughout
the night. Julian’s stance is that of a lion prepared to mate. He
stared at her as if he were planning her downfall. “Are you going
to join me or do you want me to finish by myself.”

Julian toed off his shoes and took off his
socks, pulled a condom out of his wallet and dropped the wallet on
the floor with his pants and underwear. He joined Clarissa on the
bed and slid between her legs. She opened her legs wider so that
she could accommodate him. “I’m sorry baby, but the first time is
going to be quick. I have a hair trigger where you're concerned;
I’ll make it up to you later.” He moved her hand out of the way and
took over the job fingering her wetness until he heard the catch in
her voice then he entered Clarissa in one quick thrust.

Clarissa almost rose off the bed when Julian
entered her body. She wrapped her legs around Julian's hips and
tried to match him thrust for thrust. Her breasts were tingling as
the rubbed against the hair on Julian's chest. Every part of her
body was centered on the feeling of Julian thrusting into her.
"Don't stop Julian, please don't stop."

Clarissa climaxed soon after she said the
words. Julian lost control so fast that he climaxed shortly after
Clarissa. He didn't pull out of her right away. He wanted to have
her repeatedly. Julian looked down at Clarissa's face as he traced
his fingers across her breasts. "Did I hurt you?"

Clarissa opened her eyes and smiled at Julian
as she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him soundly on the
mouth. "How could you possibly think that you hurt me?"

Julian returned Clarissa's kiss, and he could
feel his body hardening again. "Well we didn't get any sleep last
night. I couldn't help taking you over and over again like an
animal in rut." He disposed of the used condom and joined Clarissa
in bed.

"Think nothing of it, I'm hoping for a repeat
performance tonight.”

Julian reached over Clarissa, taking a condom
out of her bedside drawer. This time I want you on top. I have this
fantasy of you riding me while I caressed your breasts."

"Okay, this time we'll fulfill your fantasy,
but of course you realize that I have my own fantasies about you
that must be brought to life."

"Baby we've got all night to make all of our
fantasies comes true."

***

When Clarissa woke up the next morning,
Julian wasn't in her bedroom. She got out of bed and put her robe
on. The insides of her thighs were a little sore from all the love
making her and Julian engaged in last night. Clarissa lost count
after the second time. She took a quick hot shower to relieve some
of the sore muscles in her body. By the time she left her bedroom,
she could smell bacon.

She walked in the kitchen and saw Julian
making her breakfast. He had on his pants, but his chest and feet
were bare. She wrapped her arms around his waist and rubbed her
cheek against his smooth back. “Someone's been busy."

Julian turned around slowly careful not to
break Clarissa’s hold. He hoped to see Clarissa in a skimpy
nightgown; however, her body is swallowed up in a bulky terry cloth
robe. "You don't need to cover yourself for my benefit." Clarissa
tried to give him a quick peck on the lips, but he isn’t having
that, his tongue breached her lips thoroughly kissing her. “That’s
more like it.”

"Are you saying that you don't like my
robe?"

"Nothing's wrong with your robe, but I wanted
you to come out in a sexy nightgown and take me back to bed."

Clarissa loosened the belt on her robe and
took it off. She's wearing a red teddy that she bought on impulse
months ago. "How about this one?"

Julian set two plates on the table before
pulling Clarissa into his arms. "Let's go back to bed."

Clarissa wrapped her arms around his neck and
kissed him again before responding. "Julian I want to go back to
bed with you, but I'm barely able to walk as it is."

"You should have told me."

Clarissa is touched by Julian's concern.
"Julian you didn't hurt me, I just used a few muscles that have
been dormant for a while. So why don't we sit down and have
breakfast and you can tell me what you have scheduled for
today."

Julian pulled out a chair for Clarissa,
stroking her cheek as she sat down. Julian forced himself to sit
next to her and focus on his food. "Micah has a recital this
afternoon; he didn't want you to forget that you promised to
attend."

Clarissa is starving; she could feel Julian's
approval as she begins eating her meal with gusto. "I would love to
attend, what time?

"Three o'clock, I'll pick you up at two. As
much as I would love to stay, Micah, my aunt and uncle should be
arriving in town soon. I want to be there to greet them; they're
looking forward to meeting you at the recital."

"You're close to them."

"Aunt Reva, my mother’s sister lived in
Rockford for most of her married life. Ever since her husband,
Clyde retired, they've been on more cruises than I can count. They
don't have any children of their own, so when Reva and Clyde are in
town, I let Micah spend as much time with him as they can
stand."

"Micah's lucky to have so many people in his
life who love him."

"I'm extremely proud of him. Micah needs a
mother figure. I often wonder if the way I’m raising him is what
Donna would have wanted."

"Donna would be proud of Micah." The shrill
of the phone brought a smile to her face. Her father always called
her on Saturday mornings. "Hello."

"How's my baby girl?"

"Daddy it's good to hear your voice. How is
everyone?" Clarissa watched Julian leave the kitchen and head back
to her bedroom.

"Everyone is fantastic. I'm sitting around
thinking about you when I just got the urge to hear your
voice."

"Daddy, are you sure nothing's wrong? You
don't sound like yourself."

"Everything is okay. I'm wondering if I would
be too old to enjoy my grandchildren by the time you get around to
having them."

"That's not fair Daddy, you have two other
children that can provide you with grandchildren."

"I would have a better chance with you. You
know that Roberta and Junior never listen to a word I say."

"I love you too Daddy."

"Don't wait too long before your next visit;
you might not recognize me and your mother."