A Chance at Destiny (6 page)

Destiny was up early. She’d showered and made breakfast for Mr.Duggan. Tyler didn't like to eat early she'd discovered over the last few weeks . She offered everyday. She set breakfast out and went to get her magazines and a romance novel  Tyler purchased as a graduation gift for her. She looked at the wedding ring on her hand and smiled. She was proud to be Tyler's wife. He was a good person and had been a solid partner so far.

Tyler went to gas up the truck, get cash out the ATM and pick up his last paycheck. He left Destiny at the trailer to get his dad started for the morning. He stopped in the garage break room to see his brother James, “Hey,” James said seeing his brother ready to leave town.

“Hey yourself,” Tyler replied.

His brother walked over to embrace him. “Don't look back. You’re doing the right thing. I'll take care of dad. Take care of you and that new wife.” James had come to respect Destiny and the way she took care of his stepfather. He watched as his brother got in his truck and drove away. Tears filled his eyes.

When he arrived back at the trailer, his gaze met Destiny’s, “Ready ?” He smiled at Destiny.      “I’m loading the last of your stuff,” He grabbed girly pink duffle bag she’d bought at the local flea market.

Tyler walked over to his father, “I love dad. I'm gonna miss you. I'll call you when we settle in for the night.” He bent over to hug his father tightly.

“You take care of yourself and this beautiful spirit you married. You don't know it now ,but she's gonna make you very happy. I love you both so much. Go live your life,” he said with a shaky voice and unshed tears, “Don't look back. Don't doubt yourself. You have a bright future.”

Destiny reached over and hugged David Duggan with all her might. She kissed him on the cheek. She climbed into Tyler's truck and they backed away. Watching the town fade away in the rear view mirror was overwhelming, and she folded over, balled up  and began to cry. Tyler reached over and puller her close. He kissed her forehead. “I know. I'm scared too,” was all he said.  They rode like that for hours. After stopping for lunch Tyler drove a few more hours. When they reached the motel, they unloaded and went to their room. It was still early.

Tyler was glad he'd made good time on his drive. He felt like he could drive a little longer but they’d reached the motel. He could see the fatigue on Destiny's face even though he was doing the driving. They decided that they would take in the city. It seemed to be a little bigger than their hometown and there were food places everywhere. But more importantly, there was a beach. So he and Destiny put on their bathing suits and headed for the beach.

“Did you plan this?”  She asked as he pulled up to the beach. He watched her face light up.

‘Of course. I wanted to give you something. You know... for our honeymoon. It's not much but ...” he trailed off.

“Thank you Tyler. This is wonderful,” she said with awe, “I've never been to a beach.”

“Me either,” he said as they stepped on to the warm sand.

“Thank you,” she whispered this time with tears flooding her eyes.

They sat on the beach for hours playing in the water and watching the sun set. They felt a new freedom. The walked a little closer than normal and hugged a little more often. Eventually, they held hands as they walked back to the truck. Tyler opened the door for his wife and grabbed her hand before she got in.

Destiny looked up shyly at Tyler. He focused on her lips. He longed to kiss them. He thought she had the most perfectly beautiful plump lips he'd ever seen.  She looked so beautiful standing in the glow of the sun set. Tyler bent  his head to kiss his wife for the second time.  But this kiss was different.

Tyler held his lips to Destiny's, caressing her cheek. She reached out to touch his bare chest, and he moved his hand down to the nape of her neck where he pulled her closer. His tongue gently licked her upper lip and gently sucked coaxing her mouth open. She opened and allowed his tongue entry. He wrapped his other hand around her waist and pulled her against his body.

He heard her moan as he explored her mouth with his. She ran her hands up his chest and around his neck where she wrapped her hand in his damp long hair. Tyler's body sprung to attention. He pressed his aroused body closer to his wife while moving his kisses down her neck. He could see the outline of her aroused nipples in her thin swimsuit. Tyler decided to pull away. They needed to get back to the hotel.

Destiny's body had never felt that way. She could feel the moisture pooling between her legs. His kiss made her feel alive and loved. She could tell she was turning him on. But he pulled away. “What happened? What's wrong?” Destiny asked.

Clearing his throat, Tyler reached for her hand. “Nothing. I just.. I don't know.”

“I'm a virgin, Tyler,” she said quickly . All the while, she was looking down as she slip into the truck. “I don't know what to do. I've never had a boyfriend,” She looked at her hands afraid she'd done something wrong.

“I get it,” he looked at her before walking around to the truck. Once he was settled, he said,

“I've never had a real girlfriend . I'm not a virgin but I'm not sure about the relationship stuff,” he started the truck and drove back to the motel. They held hands the whole way.

Destiny showered first. She emerged from the bathroom and Tyler was sitting in the chair watching extreme sports. Tyler couldn't remember how to form words as his wife came out wrapped in a towel. Her hair was wet, but it smelled of something fruity and sweet. Or maybe it was her whole body. He tried not to stare, but he knew he was staring. “You can go in now. I'll get dressed while you shower.”

Tyler stood and walked to his suitcase to grab a towel and his jeans.  He walked into the bathroom to shower. Destiny let out a huge sigh of relief. She was nervous. They'd been in the trailer but never in the same room. They didn't have the money to get two rooms. Destiny didn't feel safe sleeping in another room at a motel right off the freeway. She slid on her green knit halter dress that stopped mid-thigh and her flip flops. With her hair wet she chose to just slick it back and put on a head band. She used the melon scented lotion she'd gotten as a sample of out of her magazine. She hoped that Tyler liked it.

Tyler took a deep breath and came out the bathroom. The room smelled of something exquisite.  He looked at Destiny. “Wow! You look pretty,”  he motioned to her dress. With her chocolate skin just a little sun kissed from the beach, the green made her skin look radiant. Her shoulders were bare and her hair was out of her face. And her hazel eyes seemed to reflect even more brightly with her green dress. “I've never seen that before,” she didn't have many clothes. He'd seen just about every piece within one week of staying in the trailer.

“I got it from the thrift shop when I bought my dress for graduation. It was on the clearance rack. You really like it?” She whispered the last part.

“Yeah. It's so different for you. But it looks really nice,” she twirled showing her shapely toned legs and perfectly round behind.  He loved how her hips were rounded outward. “Really, it's nice.”

She giggled at the compliment, “Where we going?” She watched Tyler brush his wet hair back  and slide on a shirt. He threw on a wide billed hat, which he always pulled low on his brow. It matched his shirt. His diamond black studs were sparkling in his ears.

“Dinner. My dad has a friend who owns a place here and wants us to come for a dinner to celebrate. That okay?”  He grabbed his keys.

“Uh huh,” she nodded. She felt too shy to speak.

As she approached the door, Tyler stopped and turned to her. He stood in front of her. Destiny began to fidget. He stilled her hands then bent his head down to meet her lips. “You really do look very pretty,” she kissed him back. A small smile crept across his face at her boldness.

The dinner was nice. It was near the beach and the food was great. The owner, Steven, insisted on the young couple having the full experience. They ate steak and lobster with potatoes and a salad. It was too much food for them so they packed it up to travel. There was a Fun land arcade nearby so the stopped to play a few games.

“We should head back. It's a long drive in the morning,” Tyler looked at Destiny.

“I'm sorry I can't drive. But I promise to keep you company,” she laughed. “I promise I won't fall asleep this time.”

“Yeah right,” he said bumping his hip to her side because of their height difference. “Let’s go.”

When they got to the truck, Destiny turned to Tyler. She wrapped her arms around his waist. “You’re really awesome. I wished we would have been friends sooner.”

He kissed her forehead, “It's okay. We're friends now.”

“Just friends ?” She questioned and winced a little. Destiny was afraid of the answer.

“We’re husband and wife. Definitely more than friends.” They smiled at each other.

Destiny wasn't sure what that meant. He helped her in the truck. And walked around to the driver’s side. When he slid in Destiny asked, “Tyler?”

“Yeah?” he said pulling into the traffic.

“Nothing,” she shook her head.

“Oh,come on. You can ask me anything. Destiny, I have one rule, no lies. Remember that. Okay?”

“Okay,” she settled in as they rode back to the motel.

Once they entered the room, Tyler pulled his shirt over his head his long hair spread over his shoulders, his lean muscular form showcased. The jeans he was wearing hung low in his hips.

Destiny sat on the bed. Tyler moved to sit next to her, “What’s wrong?”

She shook her head. Tyler lifted her chin with his finger. She placed her lips on his and licked his upper lip mimicking his movement from earlier. Tyler held her chin and moved his hand to her shoulder. He then slid his hands down. Eventually, Destiny moaned. Tyler slid her dress down and took a deep breath to control his breathing slowing his urges down. She was his wife, but she was also a virgin.

“Do you have condoms?” She said breathlessly. He nodded against her neck. His hair was soft to the touch and felt good in her hands.

“Lay back,” he told her.

She eased onto her elbows. He slid the dress off her body. She wore only the white cotton panties. Tyler lay next to Destiny and began to kiss her with intensity. He groaned as he loosened his belt and slid his pants down his legs.

Destiny couldn't believe this was happening. She wanted it. She wanted Tyler, her husband -badly. Her body was pulsating almost aching.   He rolled between her thighs, “It’s okay. Just relax,” he whispered in her ear. Tyler pulled her panties down and then his underwear.  He paused and added the condom. She watched in amazement.

He laid on top of his wife and began kissing her gently. He used his long finger to test her readiness. He pressed his erect penis ,gently rocking at the opening between her thighs.  She winced at the initial shock of the pain and he rocked a little further and a little harder. His breathing was more like panting in her ear. Once he was seated in her completely, he rose to his knees, her legs anchored around his hips and rubbed his thumb on the bundle of nerves just above the opening.  He licked her chocolate nipples. When Destiny seemed to relax he leaned forward keeping one hand between them and the other positioned at the side of her head for balance. He pushed further into her body while rubbing the tight little nub between them.

Tyler couldn't have imagined her skin would be this soft. He'd long to touch her round wide set hips for weeks. And now he was gently sliding his hand from her waist, over her hips to spread her thighs. He watched the pinkness peek out at him between her chocolate wetness as he slid into her. Her core was warm, and she was so receptive. Her body felt like heaven to him. She was warm and snug and his body would never get enough of her.

Destiny could hear the moans escaping her. It was her voice. But she couldn't believe it was happening. She'd heard stories about the pain but this was not pain. There was a pressure that was building as he slid in and out of her. Slowly. Gently. She could feel his breathing changing and her body began to move of its own volition. Her body was searching, looking, needing to find its release.  When suddenly, a wave of pure ecstasy rode through her causing her body to jerk and she screamed out.  She could hear Tyler's breathing become erratic and his hips moved frantically until he groaned loudly in her ear.