Reaching Out for You (20 page)

“What is wrong?”

“
Erin
, I don’t know. I think Adam is keeping
something from me. When you asked me about
Optimax
, I
don’t know. I have a funny feeling. Adam and Connor gave each other a weird
look. Did you notice it?”

Erin
rubs my arm and shakes her head. “Stop
Soph
. You’re making a big deal out of nothing. So what if
they work there. You earned this!”

I shrug my
shoulders and lean against the counter. She is right. It is not a big deal but
I don’t want Adam keeping anything from me. If we’re going to have a stable
relationship, I need to learn how to let him in and he needs to be honest with
me. Erin and I chat about the guys a little while longer before heading back
out to our dates. When we come back, dessert is waiting for us. Two chocolate
truffle cheesecakes with white chocolate drizzled on top. My mouth is watering.
I love cheesecake. I sit down and give Adam a kiss on the cheek. “How’d you
know this is my favorite dessert?”

He kisses the
top of my nose. “It is my job to know what you like and what you don’t like,
pretty girl.”

We finish our
desserts and start to head out. “What about the bill?” I ask.

“It is taken
care of don’t worry
baby.”He
puts his arm around me.
“Now let’s go home so we can get some sleep.” That sly smile comes across his
face and I melt.

I brush my lips
to his ear, “maybe I don’t want to sleep.” I hear him take in a sharp breath
and he holds me tighter.

Before we get to
the apartment,
Erin
gives me a hug. “I will see you tomorrow
but have fun tonight.” She winks before strolling off with Connor. “I’m glad to
see them both happy.”

“Me
too.”

I’m leaning
against his chest as we take the elevator up to the apartment on the sixtieth
floor. Once we get inside and head to our room, Adam pins me against the door
and looks down at my mouth. “I’ve missed you baby.”

“I’ve missed you
too.”

His lips come
crashing down on mine as I part my lips to invite his tongue. Instantly I feel
the wetness between my thighs while his hand explores my body. I want to touch
him and make him feel the way I do. I’m shaking but I want this. I think about
him all the time and how good we can be together. This seems like the best time
to show him how much I love him. I’m ready to share myself with him and to show
him all I want is him. My hands pull out his shirt from his pants and I softly
caress his back. The feel of his muscles and his heart beat makes my heart
dance. Everything feels amazing. He feels great. I need to do something,
anything.
I decide, without thinking, to show Adam how much I want him and start to kiss
him all over while unbuttoning his jeans.

“
Soph
, what are you doing?” His voice is breathless and
unsure.

“
Shhhh
.”
I get down on my knees and pull down his jeans.

“No
no
, I don’t want you to do this if you aren’t ready.”

I don’t say
anything and continue to take off his boxers. My eyes go wide as I see his
impressive member and take him in my mouth. I slowly take him deep. I wrap my
lips around him tightly and swirl my tongue. Adam takes my hair in his hands
and pulls on it lightly. This turns me on even more. I go down as far as I can
and slowly pull back up. I start to use my hands and rub him as I play with the
tip. I have no idea what I’m doing but when I hear him moan I know I’m doing
this right. I flick my tongue on his tip and go down faster.

“Sophia, that
feels so good.” He grips my hair tighter as I take him in further and further.
I hear his breathing getting shorter and then he pulls me up to my feet and
looks at me with such desire and want. “Baby, you’re driving me crazy.” He
gently pushes me down on the bed and lifts up my dress. Oh my God… my mind is
racing. I’ve never done any of this and a part of me is nervous. “Just tell me
when you want me to stop.” Of course, I don’t want him to but I don’t know what
to say. His lips find mine again as his hands goes to my breast and teases my
nipple. I moan in his mouth and want more. I want him to feel my body and know
how much I want him. I gently bite his lower lip and he squeezes my nipple
harder. This sends a sensation throughout my body and I arch my back letting
him know how good it feels. He moves his lips down to my cheek and nibbles on
my ear. It feels so good, as he gently tugs on my ear lobe and kisses my neck.

He pulls down my
panties and rubs my wetness. His tongue moves slowly through my folds and I
love this sensation. I let out a loud moan and I don’t want him to stop. His
fingers explore me and my body writhes all over. I shudder when he slips one
finger inside me and feel the pressure building. He moves his finger in and out
of me. My body doesn’t stop moving with his hand. He takes his thumb and plays
with my sensitive spot. I feel myself about to explode. I want more. I want him
to know how good this feels. I moan louder as he moves in and out of me faster.
My breathing is jagged.

“Come for me.”
That’s all I need to hear. I moan loudly as my orgasm rocks me. Adam comes back
up and lies next to me. “You’re so beautiful… do you know that?” He kisses me
again. “Let’s go to sleep.”

“Wait? What?”
I’m so annoyed and mad. I want him inside me. I’m ready and I can’t wait any longer.

Adam cups my
face and looks at me, “Baby, not tonight.” He touches my lip with his finger,
“Our first time will be special and it’ll be worth the wait. I promise.

I look at Adam
and he is still fast asleep. He looks peaceful and at ease. I hate to leave him
but I want to get out of the apartment for a little bit. I give him a kiss on
the lips and get up for an early morning run. Before leaving, I write a note
for Adam so he doesn’t worry. After quickly throwing on my sweater and yoga pants
I head outside. The sun is starting to rise and it is beautiful out. The air is
calm and peaceful. I start running and it feels good to be outside. I empty my
mind of everything that happened and decide it is time to start all over. No
more Kyle or crazy drama. The hospital hasn’t called me and I don’t want to ask
my dad for any updates. I hope that Kyle will find his way and his own
happiness. I feel bad and tightness goes through me. I wish I could understand
how he turned so quickly and without any warning. I shudder and turn my mind
away from Kyle.

I run through
town and think about all the positive things in my life. I have Adam and my
friends. My family is doing well. I will be graduating soon but still something
is troubling me. What is Adam’s connection with
Optimax
?
We haven’t had a chance to talk and a part of me is nervous to find out. What
if he is behind the reason I was selected? I don’t know what I will do. I don’t
know if I feel betrayed or happy.

After running
about seven miles, I get back to the apartment. I feel gross and sweaty and all
I want is a shower. When I get inside, I see Adam and Connor pacing the
kitchen.
“Ah, hi?”
What is going on and why are they
just standing there?

“Are you ok?”
Adam runs to me and picks me up into his arms.

“Honey I’m fine.
I just went out for a run. What happened?” I wasn’t gone for that long and
wonder what is going on.

Connor comes
over to us and puts his hand on my shoulder. “
Soph
,
your dad called and Kyle was over there looking for you.”

I look at Connor
shocked. “What?” This is unbelievable! Why is Kyle doing this? We’re
done
!
We’ve been done.

Adam brings me
closer to him and presses his lips to my head. “I know you went out for a run
but for now please don’t be anywhere by yourself.” The plea in his voice makes
me worry. I don’t want to feel trapped! This is insane!

“Yeah, of
course, is my dad ok?” I don’t want anything bad to happen to him. I start
thinking about all the different scenarios and tremble with fear.

Connor pats my
back. “He is fine, just worried for you. Kyle was acting crazy but your dad
talked to him. He asked him to let things go and to leave you alone.”

“Alright well,
I’ll be fine you guys.” I give Adam a kiss before heading to the shower. I let
the warm water flow over my body. I stand there and place my hands on the
shower wall. I just want this drama to go away. I’m sick and tired of hiding.
Adam needs to understand that I cannot hide in here all day and all night. I
finish up in the shower and get ready for the day.

After finishing
up, I come out and see
Erin
at the island eating.

She swings her
legs to face me and seems giddy, “Morning, sunshine!”

“Hey!” I give
her a hug. “Where are the guys?”

“I don’t know.
Connor told me to come over and when I did they said to stay here with you.”

I sit down next
to her and grab a muffin and apple. “That’s so weird.”

There was a
knock on the door, “Are you expecting someone?”

She shakes her
head. I walk to the door and open it. There is a man standing in front of me
wearing what looks like a delivery uniform. “Can I help you?”

He looks at me
with an annoyed look. “Miss Sophia Burns?”

I look at the
mysterious man again, “Yes?”

The deliveryman
hands me a clipboard, “Sign here, please.” After I sign at the dotted line he
hands me a rather large box, “Have a good day ma’am.”

I close the door
and put the box down. “What is that?”

“I don’t know.”
I start to open the box and see an envelope. I slide my finger across the top
and start reading the letter:

Sophia,

Please accompany me to my dad’s company
gala this evening. Everything will be explained then. Inside you will see a
dress that I would like you to wear. Someone will be coming over at
12pm
to do your hair and makeup. Please accept this since I never took you to our senior
prom. I will be at your room at
6pm
sharp.

I will see you soon.

Yours forever,

Adam

Erin
starts shrieking. “I cannot believe he
did this for you!”

I pull out the
dress and my mouth drops. It is a beautiful champagne colored Grecian style
evening dress with frills going from the waist down. “This is so beautiful. Oh
my God I can’t believe he did this.”

I hear the door
close and wonder who is home, “Connor is that you?”

“Hey,
Soph
,” he comes to the kitchen and starts smiling. ”I see
you got your gift.” He smirks, “Hey, babe.” He moves to
Erin
and gives her a kiss on her cheek. I
tilt my head and smile.

Erin
smiles and puts her arm around his
waist, “Hey, you. What is shaking?”

“Well.” His
voice is shaky and I already know what is going to happen. I leave the room
giving them some privacy. When I get to our room I start to dial Adam’s number.
The phone starts ringing, “Pretty girl.” His voice makes my heart flutter and I
smile.

“Thank you so
much Adam. The dress is beautiful.”

“Anything for
you, sorry about leaving all of a sudden, I didn’t want to be there when your
surprise came.”

“It is ok. When
are you coming back?” I already miss him.

“I’m with my dad
right now fixing some things but I’ll be there to come get you. I can’t wait to
see you.”

I lay on the bed
and could smell his musky scent on the pillow, “Me too.”

“Alright
sweetheart I have to go. I’ll talk to you later. I love you.”

“I love you too.
Have a good day.”

“I will. Think
of me.”

“Always.”
I hang up with Adam and smile. I can’t
believe what he has done for me. I wonder what he has planned for tonight. I
want to bring up
Optimax
and his connections, but I
don’t want to make things awkward this evening.