Thin Ice 7 - Echoes of Reckoning (19 page)

Jaleesa came out of the bathroom to find her up and awake.

“
Hey girl,” she greeted her as Kaitlyn returned it.

“
So you gonna tell me about seeing Ryan or what,” Kaitlyn asked rising from bed and stretching, pushing her own problems far to the recesses of her mind.

“
Honestly KiKi, it wasn’t anything like I thought it would be,” Jaleesa told her. “When he got there, he wasn’t uptight, you know,” she began as Kaitlyn nodded and continued to listen.

“
We actually were able to talk, to air out some things without drama,” she told her as Kaitlyn told her she was impressed.

“
Shit girl, me too,” Jaleesa returned laughing.

“
Did you give in,” Kaitlyn asked, giving her another look.

Jaleesa was thoughtful for a moment before answering her best friend.

“
I thought I was going to end up doing that, I mean especially after our talk,” she told her. “He picked me up and took me into the bedroom, and we kissed, he touched me,” Jaleesa explained.

“
We both were almost naked, just underwear,” she went on as Kaitlyn grunted. “And from somewhere I got the courage to tell him we shouldn’t and it was wrong to hurt our respective partners,” Jaleesa told her as Kaitlyn frowned.

“
How did he take that,” she asked, eyebrow raised.

Her best friend chuckled, knowing exactly what Kaitlyn was getting at.

“
Believe it or not KiKi, he paused and thought about it,” Jaleesa told her. “Then he pulled me close, kissed my forehead and we went to sleep,” she finished as Kaitlyn’s mouth dropped.

“
Wow,” she replied as Jaleesa laughed.

“
Yeah, I was stunned too” she returned still chuckling.

“
Good for you girl, at least its done now and you both can move on,” she added, heading into the shower and closing the door.

Jaleesa picked up her phone and saw the missed call from Kim, pushing the button and calling back, waiting for the call to connect.

16

Ryan reluctantly knocked on the door. It opened moments later as Nikki regarded him calmly.

“
Mommy,” Rayne shouted making Nikki smile as she took her daughter from him, walking away from the door, leaving it open but not inviting him inside.

Ryan came in, closing and locking the door. He’d brought Rayne over after she spent all day whining and crying for her mother.

“
Would you like something to drink,” Nikki offered, trying to be hospitable.

She was angry as hell looking at him as he leaned against the bar regarding them.

“
Daddy, I wanna stay here with mommy,” Rayne piped up, running off to her room to play with her toys.

Nikki looked at him after the statement, his face giving away nothing.

“
Hope we didn’t disturb your evening,” he told her taking her in.

She was dressed for bed and the hunter green lace teddy set was one of his favorites.

“
Seeing my daughter never disturbs my evening,” she threw back curtly, walking by him into the kitchen.

Opening the fridge she retrieved bottled water for herself and a beer for him, setting it on the counter and going to check on Rayne.

Ryan casually sauntered around the condo while he was alone, looking for signs of anyone having been there. He heard laughter coming from the room knowing they were playing and having a good time. Walking to the bedroom, he turned on the 60” plasma TV mounted on the wall and began watching. His eyes of course took in every inch of the room, seeing nothing out of the ordinary. He began to get into the movie playing and soon lost track of time. Movement woke him from the light slumber as Nikki entered the bedroom almost two hours later.

“
Rayne is asleep,” she told him. “Please let her stay in her own bed. I’ll bring her back tomorrow,” Nikki pleaded, hoping he wouldn’t be difficult.

“
You’re sure she won’t be in your way,” Ryan asked, wanting to get a rise out of her.

The casualness of her attitude was pissing him off. Nikki took a deep breath not wanting to curse when she opened her mouth.

“
Ryan, I’m not trying to argue with you,” she told him calmly. “If you want us over, then fine, but leave Rayne out of it,” she threw out as he rose and walked over to her.

“
If I want us over,” he questioned his voice tight. “You’re the one who threw us away Nikki,” he growled.

“
How the hell did I do that Ryan,” she asked, her anger growing. “Because I wanted to go to Law School, because I wanted to be at the top of my class,” she questioned.

“
Is that what you think it’s about,” he returned.

“
Look Ryan, do you. I just want my daughter to be happy,” Nikki flippantly answered.

“
Oh so it’s that easy, you don’t need me huh,” Ryan questioned.

“
Not really, no,” she answered.

Ryan was furious, getting right up in her face.

“
So I don’t serve any fucking purpose in your life huh, you just need me to fuck you occasionally, is that it,” he challenged.

Nikki scoffed. “I don’t need you for that either,” she told him smartly. “I have a drawer full of shit to get me off,” she went on, hand on her hip now. “And I don’t have to pet it, stroke its ego, deal with its bullshit, or be nice to it,” she finished, turning her back to him.

Ryan reacted without thinking, throwing her on the bed, ripping the teddy from her body.

“
Stop Ryan, get the fuck off me,” Nikki yelled, mad as hell and breathing hard.

“
Shut up,” he barked, angry as she was.

Ryan kissed her deeply as Nikki tried to push him off her, turning her head to break the kiss. She hated that her body was betraying her, nipples hard as rocks now from the kiss. Ryan continued kissing her neck, his hands playing with the hard nipples.

He managed to get his pants and underwear off, lying between her legs grinding against her dripping wet sex.

“
Ryan, get out of my house,” Nikki tried as her body told her to shut the hell up.

Ryan kissed her again in response, hard, and angry. Nikki was almost at orgasm the feel of his hot, throbbing, manhood giving her clit all she could handle.

“
You always on that bullshit,” Ryan growled in her ear as he entered her and Nikki moaned deeply, coating him with her pleasure.

He held her tightly thrusting deeply into her as they clung to each other, mad as hell but unable to deny the pleasure the other was bringing. Biting her lip, refusing to give him the satisfaction of her screaming out as she came, Nikki braced herself as the orgasm hit her hard and fast. Ryan felt her, taunting her as he continued to thrust into her.

“
I know the shit is good, don’t try to fight it,” he told her, biting her neck hard now. “Best fucking sex I’ve had in a while and I always have to fight your stubborn ass,” Ryan told her as his strokes increased.

“
Get the fuck up off me,” Nikki told him, lying with every word.

She was quickly approaching orgasm number two and if he got up now she would kill him. Ryan ignored her, going deeper as his member began to pulsate and he felt his end nearing.

“
Fucking, shit,” Ryan cursed aloud as he and Nikki came simultaneously.

Breathing hard still, he looked into her eyes and said nothing. Rising Ryan gathered himself and walked over to her dresser opening the drawer.

“
Have Rayne home by noon,” he told her evenly. “And here,” he barked, tossing the vibrator onto the bed. “See if this bullshit can fuck you and make your pussy cream like I just did,” he finished, turning and striding from the room.

Nikki threw the vibrator against the closed bedroom door furious with the words spoken, even angrier because he was right.

*****

Mook was feeling absolutely no pain. He’d started at Memoirs when he and Tariq met. They talked, both admitting the issues in their respective relationships. Tariq stopped short of telling him who he was having the affair with, but he did confide some changes he was about to make. They’d smoked five or six joints, drinking shots of cognac as they indulged. Both realizing they were too high to drive, they called a cab, sharing the ride. Mook came to the safehouse, not wanting to go home just yet. He brought a bottle of cognac with him from the club as well as the rest of the weed. He’d been enjoying both for the last three hours since his arrival. The TV was blaring as Sports Center babbled and he paid little attention. Hearing the door close and movement in the house, Mook shook his head to clear the buzz slightly; picked up the Desert Eagle he’d brought with him and headed toward the sound. Even in his high state he was careful not to make any noise as he stalked his prey.
They’re gonna be sorry they broke into this house,
he thought almost chuckling aloud. Catching himself, he made his way closer to the kitchen. He’d figured out that was the source of the noise. Standing right outside the doorway, Mook quietly cocked the gun. Taking a deep breath and shaking his head once more, he stepped into the open door.

“
Shit,” Tae yelled, dropping the mayo and ketchup bottles in her hand.

“
Mook you scared the hell out of me,” she told him, taking in the gun.

Mook smiled, apologizing, and put the gun down.

“
What are you doing here,” she asked him as she continued to stock the house.

“
Wanted a little down time,” Mook told her looking her over as she moved around.

The soft pink wrap dress was turning him on as he looked at the sexy body it covered. Her breasts heaved rhythmically as she breathed, causing him to unconsciously lick his lips.

“
What are you doing here,” Mook threw back, needing to take his mind from his thoughts.

“
I stock the houses once a month,” she told him, her tone suggesting he should have known that.

“
Mm, ok,” he replied walking closer to her, looking into the fridge.

“
You bought roast beef, cool,” he told her still pilfering around inside and getting in her way.

“
Mook, move,” Tae teased.

He did as she asked, casually brushing up against her as he did, causing her nipples to harden. Tae had to quickly turn away. She hadn’t forgotten how attracted to Mook she was at one time, and obviously neither had her body.
You’re with Shells,
her mind told her. She frowned slightly at the thought. Shells had left for New York this morning still not explaining in any form, what happened at the Farmer’s Market.

“
Hmph,” Tae said aloud.

“
What,” Mook asked hearing her.

“
Nothing, thinking out loud,” Tae returned smiling now and putting up the last can. Turning to walk out of the kitchen and put up the tissue she’d bought, she found herself face to face with Mook.

“
Excuse me,” she tried, moving to her left intending to go around him.

Mook took a step forward, pinning her against the counter.

“
Mook, move,” Tae told him, trying not to look into his eyes.

“
Look at me,” he told her, his words slightly slurred.

She wondered if he were drunk or high.

“
Come on Mook stop playing,” Tae told him, pushing him gently.

Mook took her arms, into his one hand, placing them behind her back. He lifted her chin with the other hand, bending down and kissing her. Tae panicked. She knew this would only lead to something they would both regret. She snatched her arms out of his hands, supposing the fact he was slightly incapacitated helped her accomplish the goal.

“
Mook, stop, seriously,” she told him trying again to move away from the counter.

Mook looked at her for a while saying nothing. His eyes slowly scanned every inch of her body, the look sending her temperature to scorch, when he finally returned to her eyes.

“
I want you,” he said simply, kissing her again, lifting her from the floor.

Lust, the hurt of Shells betrayal, and revenge came full blown as Tae wrapped her legs around his waist and Mook carried her into the empty bedroom.

She felt his lips on her neck as his hands untied the dress opening it as he sat her up and removed it and her bra. Mook’s lips were on her nipple, the tongue stud teasing the surface as she squirmed beneath his touch. He reached down, grabbing the g-string and ripped it from her body as Tae gasped slightly, her sex even more drenched from his forcefulness.

“
Waited way too long,” Mook murmured as he kissed her stomach and began heading south.

Tae bit her lip as his tongue met her clit and Mook brought her wordless pleasure. He began using the tongue stud on her, her screams of pleasure permeating the room.

“
Mook, damn,” Tae cried out as she came hard and he sucked her clit harder.

Tae thought she was going to stop breathing it felt so good. Mook brought her down from the orgasm, kissing his way gently up her body stopping at the breasts as he fingered her and she drenched his fingers. He kissed her lightly, slipping his fingers into her mouth.

“
See how good you taste,” he teased as Tae sensuously sucked them, turning him on she could see.