I Like 'Em Pretty (8 page)

“
You sure? You sound a
little…rushed.” Sharnette talked to her as she got
ready.

“
That’s because I am. I
don’t like these black shoes with this dress.”

“
What color is
it?”

“
Dark blue.”

“
Duke blue,” she
snickered.

“
As a matter of fact, yes.
I happen to
love
this dress.”

“
It doesn’t matter that
you went to UNC Greensboro to study either, huh? You’re wearin’ the
Duke blue proudly.”

“
Better than the powder
colored one,” she joked. “You sure the black would be
okay?”

“
Honey, he won’t be
lookin’ at your shoes anyway, especially if you take them off when
doing the horizontal tango.”

Rhoda glanced at the
ceiling and sighed. “I guess you’re right. Oh damn, Nettie, I’m so
nervous. It’s been a long time.”

“
And that’s why this is
the right decision, Rho. Sex is fun. Enjoy it to the fullest. I
know I do.”

“
Uh huh, and you write
about it for a living.”

“
Best job in the world,
girl. Hey, I gotta run. Alex should be at home any minute with
dinner. I’m gonna try to get him to save it for dessert.” She
chuckled.

“
Okay then, Sis, have
fun.”

“
You do the same, honey,
and remember lots of condoms, some lube if you get too dry, and
bathroom afterwards to avoid infection.”

“
Ugh, TMI! Bye,
Nettie.”

“
Bye, babe. Tell me
all
about it
later.”

“
Er, no, but maybe some of
it.” Rhoda pressed the button and glanced at the LCD screen. Nick
would be here any moment before they went to the Golden Belt for a
night of art, music, and good food. Sounded like the perfect way to
start an evening with the man she was falling for pretty
fast.

The ride over to Main
Street wasn’t long at all. Before Nick and Rhoda had time to get
comfortable in the taxi, they were there, looking to enjoy some
pasta at the Piedmont restaurant since Nick remarked how much he
loved Italian food.

“
I can’t believe you’ve
never been here.” Rhoda took his hand after he paid the
driver.

“
No, I haven’t. The dish
you spoke of. What was it called?”

“
Pasta al Forno. It’s
really good and since you’re a vegetarian…”

“
Perfect, sounds
delightful. I can’t wait to try it.” Nick squeezed her hand and
smiled at her.” I know I’ll enjoy it”

“
I’m glad.” Nick held the
door open for her. They were taken to their table which sat by a
window that afforded a picturesque view of the city.

“
It’s a lovely place.”
Nick took his seat after helping her into hers. “I love the décor,
very modern.”

“
Yep. One of the finest
eateries in town. This is a fabulous place, too. They have
live/work spaces, offices, restaurants, galleries. The Golden Belt
is a true gem in North Carolina.”

“
And I cannot believe all
the time I’ve been here, I haven’t visited this place.” Nicholas
looked around, admiring the layout. “You’ve been a wonderful guide,
love. I hope to take you to some places you haven’t been before and
show you around.”

“
I’d love that, Nick.
There’s many places I haven’t been to but I’ve been dying to
visit.” Rhoda batted her eyelashes.

“
Good. And I’m willing to
do the honors, my sweet.” Nick clasped her hands in his own and
brought them to his lips. He planted a kiss on each knuckle and
when he arrived at the last, he traced it with the tip of his
tongue and sucked it while flashing a wicked smile.

“
Ooh…, Nick.” Rhoda felt
herself flush and her body tingled from his affections. Again, the
warmth in her panties and suddenly her nipples pebbled under her
bra. She gasped and fanned herself, knowing this night was indeed
the one she’d spend in his arms.

No time to be
shy!

Once dinner was done, they
headed to the gallery to take in some local artists’ work. Nicholas
found a few things he’d be interested in buying as well as possible
space for his own photographs to be displayed.

“
Hmph, very nice. I really
do love the space. And actually, Rhoda, you should think about
doing your project for the headstones and crypts in a gallery.
People might appreciate your work more if it was out for everyone
to see.”

“
True. I’d really like to
learn the history behind some of my subjects, though. I have a
friend who is a research librarian and she’s willing to help me
find out some information in her spare time.”

“
That’s a great idea.
Putting them here would be good, though. It might drive in sales
for the book. I’d love to assist you with that.”

“
You would?” Rhoda’s eyes
lit up as they talked about her beloved project.

“
Yes, I would. Anything
you’re interested in, I am as well, Rhoda. I think we make an
awesome pair.”

“
I think the same,
Nicholas.” She hugged him tightly and rubbed the small of his back
underneath his coat. The butterflies crept up in her stomach and
goose pimples formed on her arms. Heart beating fast, she tried
searching for the right words to inform him of her plans for the
evening. “I wanna spend the night with you, Nick. Is that
okay?”

Nick smiled sweetly and
nodded before planting a light kiss on her forehead. “Of course it
is, Rhoda. I’ve been waiting for the right time for us to discuss
it. I didn’t want you to get the wrong idea about us and the way I
wanted our relationship to go. I want you to be my lady. You’re so
much more important than any woman I’ve ever dated.”

Rhoda couldn’t believe her
ears. She gulped hard and bit back a couple of tears. “Really? You
mean that?”

“
I do indeed, Miss Rhoda
Maire. I hope you’ll someday take my hand in marriage because I
really am falling for you very fast.”

“
I am too, Nick.” Their
foreheads touched and she ran her hand down from his back to his
buttocks, giving them a tight squeeze.

Nick seemed to appreciate
her gesture. “Well, I see someone means business right now, hmm? I
have to be honest. I usually like to take the lead in bed, but
there’s nothing I’d like more than to give you that control
tonight.”

“
Good and I accept. I’ve
learned quite a bit from Nettie’s books, so I’m sure there’s a few
tricks I could show ya.” She winked.

“
Oh please do!” Nick
stroked her head and brought it closer to his. She gazed into his
emerald greens. He pressed his lips on top of hers, tracing her
mouth with his tongue before plunging it deep inside.

Rhoda’s clit throbbed in
her lacy boy cuts. She sighed into his embrace and pulled him
closer. “Time to go before we cause a scene.”

“
Yep, I think so m’lady.
You lead the way.”

Within minutes, the two of
them were back at Rhoda’s, ready to enjoy their time alone. Nick
pressed her against the wall of the elevator, his mouth connecting
with hers in a crushing kiss. His fingers traveled under her dress,
pinching her nipples through the soft material of her
brassiere.

“
Mhmmph, Nick.” Rhoda
closed her eyes, wanting to undress this man so badly, but she knew
the security men were already getting an eyeful on the cameras. Ah
well, at least she’d have something juicy to tell Sharnette because
she wouldn’t be revealing much more than this.

Once it stopped, they got
off on her floor and continued holding hands on the way to her
door. The moment they got there, Nick pushed his body into hers
from behind, rubbing his erection against her buttocks.

“
Jesus, Nick.” In a daze,
she turned the key to unlock it, shoving it hard so they’d get to
their desired location. When she shut it, she pinned him against
it, tangling her tongue with his. Her hand made quick work of the
zipper on his black slacks.

“
Oh yes, Rhoda.” Nick
grasped her back and unzipped her dress to the middle. She slipped
out, exposing her nakedness in front of the man she’d been lusting
after for the better part of two weeks.

“
Mhmm, Rhooodaaahhh…You’re
so damn beautiful,” he growled. Nick grabbed her and pulled her
forward. Their bodies crashed together, with his erection poking
her inner thigh.

In ecstasy, she leaned her
head back, gasping for air. Nick trailed her neck with his tongue
from the left side all the way to the right of her collarbone.
While he unclasped her bra, she slipped his trousers from his waist
and massaged his hard cock through the silky boxers.

“
Mhmm, Rhooo…ooh…” Nick
leaned against the door, his breaths labored. He stepped out of his
boxers until they pooled around his ankles.

Rhoda enjoyed the look of
satisfaction on his face. She slid his underwear down and
continued. She wondered if he wanted her mouth on him. Not that she
had a problem with it, but she would’ve rather gotten to the main
deed first. Still, he might be expecting it. Once she started to
kneel, he caught her arm beforehand.

“
No, babe. I need to be
inside you. Plenty of time for other pleasures later.” Nick met her
gaze and pulled her up him, face to face.

Ah, great minds really do
think alike!

* * * *

Nick wrapped his arms
around her waist and palmed her buttocks while they kissed once
again. He grabbed his trousers, carrying them in his hand. She led
him to her bedroom; it lay on the right of a small hallway leading
to the kitchen. The room wasn’t too big. Very simple, colored in
off-white with a dresser, a side table, and a queen-size bed in the
middle, decorated with yellow coverings. He wouldn’t have minded
seeing the rest of her apartment to know where his lady lived but,
now; he had to take residence inside her thighs. That was of the
utmost importance.

With Rhoda in front of him,
he continued to affix on her beauty, enjoying all her lovely
features. Nice sized breasts with cocoa colored areolas that
resembled chocolate kisses. The valley between her legs… the
slither of pink skin poked amidst her folds. Never had he seen
anything more beautiful than a woman’s pussy. She obviously ached
to be licked by Nick but he had better ideas in mind.

Desiring her, he slipped
her stockings from her legs and brought her closer while she tossed
his shirt aside. Their eyes still on one another, Nick grabbed the
condom from his pocket and handed it to her, giving her the honor
of sheathing him. Rhoda did just that, sliding the latex over his
rock hard erection, while they tangled tongues once
again.

“
Mmmph, Rhoda. Sit here,
on top of me.” Nick wanted to watch her while she rode his cock. He
desired to ogle every movement, every motion showing his dick
sliding into her precious canal. He hoped she was a woman who
vocalized her pleasure. It aroused him to hear his lady tell him
how good he was, and direct him as she wanted. Rhoda would be one
of the few to take control in bed. Nick wouldn’t have it any other
way.

Brown eyes gleaming, she
straddled him, her legs on either side of his body. Nick lay on the
mattress, observing this woman while she positioned herself onto
his hard shaft.

“
Mppmph…Nick…” Rhoda
lowered herself down and Nick palmed her ass in his hands, gripping
her mocha skin. He loved the soft feel of her flesh on his fingers.
In fact, he relished in it.

“
God, yes, Rhoda.” Nick
pushed upward, meeting her movements. Her pussy, tight like
security at Fort Knox, surrounded his hardness, causing the
adrenaline in his body to flow quicker. His groin filled to the
brim, Nick bit his lip while she picked up the pace of her
movements.

“
Ooh shii…Nick…” Rhoda
threw back her head. Curls flailing, her nails dragged across his
bare chest, leaving marks.

“
Oh yes, baby, faster, oh
God. You feel amazing!” And she did. He’d never felt something so
good ever in his life.

For the first time, the
woman he bedded actually meant something to him. More than ever, he
felt the emotions swirling within, causing him to lose
focus.

Who better than Rhoda Maire
to do this? Now he’d have to claim her as his own.

* * * *

Rhoda gasped and clenched
her thighs together. It had been a while for sex, especially woman
on top, which she didn’t feel all that comfortable in doing.
Besides that, they hadn’t turned off the lights or got between the
sheets. Damn they must’ve been really ready to have sex.

Obviously.

Nick’s movements matched
hers, rhythm for rhythm. She pulled Nick up by the shoulders to
bring Nick closer. Again, their lips connected in a hot embrace,
exploring one another’s mouths completely.

His hands gripped her hips,
guiding, and holding her steady while he pushed inside. Jesus, the
man was a master at this, and Rhoda hoped she impressed him just as
he was doing her.

“
Oh Nick!’ She rested her
arms on his shoulders, feeling the rush of moisture filling in her
midsection. This would be most likely the messiest sex moment but
it was undoubtedly worth it.