Love's Sacrifice (7 page)

Chapter Seven

“Sir,” Petty Officer Brown called out over her cubicle as Cody walked by.

“Yes.” Cody stopped mid stride and turned to face her. Latoya annoyed him; he knew she was up to no good, trying to get Shon in trouble.

“Commander Roberts was looking for you earlier.” She pointed out, staring down the hall. “He’s in his office.”

“Thank you.” Cody spun on his heel and headed toward the commander’s office. Loud voices could be heard through the door as he moved closer. Commander Roberts was chewing someone’s ass. He wondered if he was yelling at the Chief in charge of one of the programs Cody failed for lack of following policy and instructions. He knocked on the door.

“Come in!” Commander Roberts shouted.

Cody twisted the knob, pulling it open. He stepped in and was surprise to see Shon standing at attention in front of the commander’s desk. Roberts looked up at him and back at Shon.

Shon looked upset; he could see it in the way her fists shook at her sides. She must not have heard him enter the office. What the hell was going on? She passed her inspection with flying colors. Why was she getting chewed out?

“All due respect, Sir.” Shon moved a little closer to his desk. “You have no right to question me about who I let, or don’t let, my daughter be around.” She raised her voice. He half smiled; there was the Shon he knew, the woman that wouldn’t take shit from no one, no matter what. “She is off limits.”

“Excuse me!” Roberts stood.

“You heard me, Sir.” Shon didn’t back down. “My personal life is just that,
mine
. I do not do anything that would jeopardize the way people perceive the Navy.” She took a deep breath. “I’m the first one here and the last to leave, and you question my work ethics.”

“What’s going on?” Cody asked, stepping a little farther in, and Shon finally saw him. Her nostrils were flared, and her eyes were red. Yep, she was angry.

“Commander Roberts here,” she pointed at her boss, “thinks that I’m an awful mother, because it’s come to his attention that you have been around my child, and I don’t know you. He wanted to know what kind of a mother I was to let a stranger in my daughter’s life.”

Cody glared at the commander, clenching his jaw. His need to protect her was becoming unbearable, but he was at work. He had to get his emotions locked up.

“What he really wants to know, but hasn’t had the balls to ask is…”

“Senior Chief, watch what comes out your mouth next. I wont tolerate disrespect,” Commander Roberts spoke sternly.

“To gain respect you must first give it!” Shon spat.

“Roberts.” Cody looked at the older man. “Why did you want to see me?” He tried to diffuse the situation; Shon was about to blow.

“Have a seat, Mitchell.” Roberts sat back down. Shon fiercely stared at the commander, her full lips thinned. It seemed she was biting her tongue.

“I prefer to stand.”

“Have it your way.” Roberts leaned back in his chair to stare at him. “What’s going on between you and Senior Chief Blake?”

Cody knew the question was coming after he heard Shon go off on Roberts.

“It has come to my attention that you and Senior Chief have been engaging in an unduly relationship.” He cocked an eyebrow. “The service member has even seen you out together with her daughter. You’ve been out alone with that little girl.” He moved forward, resting his elbows on the desks surface. “She’s that good, that you don’t care about your career?”

“Excuse me!” Shon shouted. “What the fu…”

“Senior Chief,” Cody stopped her before she could finish her sentence. “Please step out.”

Shon didn’t move. “He just insulted me…” she said between clenched teeth.

Cody had to be firm; he wouldn’t let her jeopardize her career, because if she stayed in that office another minute, she would be standing in front of a captain next.

“Senior Chief Blake!” Cody raised his voice. “You are dismissed.”

Shon turned, staring at him, her eyebrows meeting in confusion. He could see the hurt in her eyes as she watched him. “Yes, Sir.” She rushed to the door, grabbed the knob, opened, and then slammed it on her way out.

He counted to five before twisting around to face Commander Roberts. “Who the fuck do you think you are talking to?” Cody’s voice was vicious.

“Mitchell, watch your words.”

“
Watch
my words?” Cody laughed sarcastically. “Did you not hear what you just told a Senior Chief? Who are you to question her about her child?” He opened and closed his fist. “You should’ve come to me, officer to officer, before you pulled her into this mess. Instead, you insult one of the best leaders you have in this command.”

“Is that why her program passed with flying colors, and Chief Steward’s didn’t?”

“I didn’t touch Senior Chief Blake’s program, Lieutenant Barkley did.” Cody was insulted now. He would never put personal shit into his work. He was fair no matter what. “And it was also Barkley who inspected Chief Steward’s. So if you have a question about why your programs did or did not pass, take it up with him.”

“It’s just you and me in here now, Mitchell.” Commander Roberts stood. “Are you fucking her?”

The muscles in Cody’s neck tightened. “Commander Roberts,” he touched the devices on his collar, “these don’t dictate who I am. I do what I do because I love serving my country and working side by side with my brothers and sisters.” He inched closer to the desk. “But don’t let it fool you. I will fuck you up, if you disrespect her or me again.”

Roberts reeled back away from him. “Look, Mitchell, you’ve been seen together. She even saw you leaving her house.”

“Who and what have
they
seen us do?” He crossed his arms over his chest. “Has this person seen us holding hands, touching, kissing? What the fuck have they seen that makes it so unduly? And who the hell is they?”

“Mitchell, a service member has seen you taking Senior Chief’s little girl to the youth center!” Roberts scuffed. “What more proof is there?”

“So now I need permission to spend time with my daughter?”

Roberts’ eyes opened wide in surprise. “What did you just say?”

“You heard me, Commander. Michele is my child,” he spat. “My flesh and blood. I won’t let you, the Navy, or anyone else dictate how and when I spend time with my daughter.”

“I didn’t know
.” All of a sudden his tone softened.

“Senior Chief was wrong for not telling you she knew me when you introduced us, but she was startled. I was also wrong for not stepping up and telling you.”

“That’s why you removed yourself from doing the audits on her programs?”

“Yes, before you ask. We dated when I was enlisted.” Cody chose to sit now. “She wasn’t expecting me to come to her command.” He wasn’t going to tell him the whole truth that he didn’t know he was Michele’s father until twenty-nine days ago, or that they slept together again.

Commander Roberts sat down too. “Damn, I’ve never had this situation before. You should’ve told me.”

“There is no situation. I’m leaving tomorrow, and she will continue doing her job.” Cody placed his elbows on his legs. “We share a child, so we are going to be in each other lives, and it will sometimes appear
unduly
, but oh well.” He looked over at the commander. “If it was up to me, we would be married. She’s the one that won’t cross that line now.” He put it all on him.

“But you want to?”

“According to the Navy, if I want my career, I can’t. Isn’t that called fraternization?” he asked sarcastically.

“Well, this is a prior relationship.” Roberts typed on his keyboard. Now he was trying to help. “I mean you’re stationed miles away.”

“Really? Look what just happened.” Cody sighed.

“I apologize, Mitchell. You’re right. I should have came to you first, not listened to hearsay.”

“You owe her an apology,” Cody stated, getting up.

“I know. Her mouth sometimes gets the best of her, but she’s the best of the best.”

              Cody shook the commander’s hand and left his office. He needed to find Shon and apologize. She meant too much to him to let this incident ruin the possibility of them being together. He’d waited long enough. To let her go so soon… After what happened, he had a plan. Her love was worth the sacrifice.

Chapter Eight

Shon opened the front door to her house and felt a little defeated. She slammed the door shut behind her with her foot, removing her uniform one item at a time. She threw her khaki blouse across the back of the living room sofa and ambled to her room.

She stepped into her bedroom, stared at her king size bed and sighed. Thinking how lonely it had been for years. Shon had to admit, she hadn’t been this happy in months. Cody always seemed to bring out the fun side in her, making her feel alive.

She sat down on the mattress with her feet dangling from the ground. She’d left work early, but she couldn’t shake off what happened. Shon was still upset, wondering what went on with Cody and her commander. How dare Commander Roberts question her about her personal life, when she really hadn’t done anything wrong, and Cody yelling at her? “
Really,”
she mouthed.

Shon understood why he did it. He was saving her from herself. Even in boot camp, Cody always watched out for her, keeping her out of trouble. And that’s exactly what he did today, making her love him even more. Cody hadn’t change; he was still her protector.

She heard the front door open and then close. “Shon!”

Cody’s voice made her core tingle. She didn’t answer, knowing he would eventually find her.

He rushed into her bedroom, out of breath with her shirt in his hands. “Babe, I’m so sorry…” he rattled on from the entrance.

She gazed at him, blinking back tears which threatened to fall. “I love you…” Shon needed him to know how she really felt about him. She needed, wanted Cody in her life. Now that he returned, she didn’t want him to leave.

Cody squinted, watching her strangely. “You know I love you too.”

“Why?” she whispered.

“What do you mean, why?” Cody cocked an eyebrow, answering with another question. He knew she hated that.

“I love you.” Shon placed her feet on the plush rug and rose. “Because from day one, you got who I was, you understood me. I love you because of who you are; your gentleness, your forgiveness, your humor…” She suddenly had a lump in her throat. “You believed in me, even when my own family and friends didn’t.”

“I have always had faith in you…”

“Cody…” Tears escaped her eyes. “I messed up the day I let you go thirteen years ago. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and do things differently. Shon stepped out of her shoes and padded toward him. “I’m ready now.”

“Ready?” He arched his eyebrow.

“I want you.” She gazed at him. “My heart has never been the same since I shut you out of it. I am willing to sacrifice everything for you; that’s including my career. That’s if you still want me.”

***

Cody’s heart sped up; the thump felt like it wanted to break through his chest. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. She wanted him as much as he wanted her.

“Shony…” He released her shirt, dropping it on the floor. In a few short strides, Cody stood next to her. “I love you because you bring out the best in me. From the moment we met at that airport in Chicago, I was blown away by you.” He cleared his throat. “I remember seeing you from a distance, and thinking of ways to get to know you.” He clutched her hands in his and entwined their fingers. Cody studied the ebony and ivory mix; he always found their combination to be exotic. “When we reached the recruiting station and that jerk of a Chief yelled at you, and you yelled back,” he chuckled. “I was like damn … she’s feisty too, just the way I like it, but then when he was about to put his hands on you…” he kissed her knuckles. “I lost it, even then I had this powerful need to protect you.”

Her lips curled up. “You did.”

“Yeah, I almost got kicked out, before I even got in.” His chuckle was soft. “I would do it all over again, because of that day we are here now.”

“Yes, inseparable from day one.” Shon squeezed his fingers. “We tried to do everything together.”

“You looked out for me too.” He kissed her again. “How many times did you stand up for me?” He smiled.

“I can’t remember,” Shon laughed. “I wouldn’t let any one of those fools take your kindness for weakness. You were too sweet, and I couldn’t let people take advantage of you, especially those stupid girls.”

“Jealous much?” Cody smirked, watching her lips curl up. “With each passing day I fell deeper in love with you.” His tone was low.

“Me too…” Shon caressed his cheek. “Those eight weeks were hell, but you made it so sweet.” She giggled. “The hidden notes, kisses, touches, and make out sessions.”

He grinned. “Oh yeah, that was hot.”

“Really hot, I still have to fan myself thinking of those times,” Shon admitted.

Cody tipped her chin, gazing into her mesmerizing, brown eyes. “Babe, I love you. I love your smile.” He touched her luscious lips. “I love your wit, the adorable thing you do with your cute nose, your sense of humor, the spark in your eyes when I enter a room. You make me feel like I could overcome and become anything I want to be. I love you because of the way you make me feel, Shony…” He wiped her tears away. “Shon, you
were, are
my future.” Cody grabbed her T-shirt, yanking her forward.

She placed her hands behind his neck, gently pulling his head down. Giving him feather-light kisses down the column of his throat. “I don’t care about the consequences anymore.” The tip of her tongue parted his lips, and their tongues began dancing to the sound of their own music. He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her flush to him. His cock jerked against her, making her moan. 

Shon slowly drew back, taking short breathes. She eased her hand down his chest, unbuttoning his blouse. Cody helped her, taking off his shirt and throwing it on the floor. She slipped her hand in his pants and very lightly brushed her fingertips on his bulging dick before cupping his nuts, making him groan deep in his throat. “I want it all with you, Cody.”

“We’ll have it all…” He unbuckled his belt and unbuttoned his camouflage pants. “I promise…” His pants fell down his thighs. Shon pumped his cock with her soft hands.

She got down on her knees. “We’re crossing the line.” Shon smiled, peeling down his blue boxers to his ankles. She grabbed his erection, gazing at his manhood as if it were the last meal she was about to have. Shon leaned in, gave his rod tiny wet kisses, and in one quick move, wrapped her lips around his cock, buckling his knees. Her tongue twirled around the head of his manhood.

Cody wrapped his fingers around her tight bun at the back of her head. “Fuck crossing the line!”

Shon popped his shaft into her mouth, bobbing up and down. Taking him deep in her throat. Cody closed his eyes, enjoying the sensation her lips and tongue were causing him. She used her hands to her advantage, twisting them around his rod as she pleasured him in. She hollowed, sucking him in.

“Oh God, Shony….” he huffed between short breaths. “Yes … right there.” He gently tugged her head, making her take him deeper.

She came up for air, gazing up at him. She licked the pre-cum off his shaft and proceeded to lick the veins going down the base to his penis as if she was licking an ice cream cone. Cody would never look at an ice cream cone the same after this.

“Shon!” he moaned, throwing his head back and clenching her bun tighter in his fist.

She slowly brought her lips back to the head of his manhood, rolled her tongue, and sucked his dick back in her mouth, taking him deeper than before. Cody’s cock got even harder, throbbing. He removed his hand from her bun, grabbed her head with both hands, and thrust into her mouth. “Shit!”

Cody didn’t mean to be so rough; she gagged, coming up for air. He released her head, looked down, and her eyes were shiny with tears. He must have taken it too far.

Cody dropped down on his knees, caressing her cheeks. “I’m sorry baby…” He was a goner. Shon was it for him. He didn’t have to look any further—it had always been her.

“I’m okay, Cody.” She grinned.

“Stand up,” he demanded. He helped her up on her feet, staying in his kneeling position. Cody backed her up against the bed frame. “Shon … take of your clothes off.”

She slowly and seductively pulled off her white T-shirt over her head. Shon unbuckled her belt and shimmed out of her khaki pants. Cody ogled her body; she stood in front of him in another one of those beige, lacy underwear sets. He would never get tired of looking at her; he reached out and touched the two stretch marks she had under her tummy. He’d missed it the last time they made love. He wrapped his arms around her hips, pulling her closer and kissed that very spot.

“Damn…” Shon shivered beneath his lips as he touched her sensitive skin.

“Do you know how beautiful you are to me?” He placed his fingers under her panties and tugged them down to her ankles.

“Show me,” Shon whispered, kicking the silky material to the side.

Cody’s mouth dried gazing at her unique pussy. He grinned. “My very own exquisite chocolate.” He leaned forward, placing her left leg over his shoulder driving her into the bed frame. Cody sucked his finger and parted her outer lips. He spread her inner lips, got closer, and kissed her sensitive skin.

Shon grabbed onto the sheets. “Please … stop teasing me.”

He used the tip of his tongue to lick his way along her labia. He wrapped his lips over her clit, nibbling and slurping on the tiny nub.

“Oh God…” Shon moaned, looking down at him. She bent her knees slightly, having a hard time staying upright.

“Hold on,” Cody hummed, lifting her right legs over his shoulder. She gripped onto the mahogany footboard. He slipped his middle finger in through her folds, searching for her core, and gently plunged into her slick channel, in and out, in a slow motion. She arched her pelvis up, and dropped back, placing her head on the mattress. With the tip of his tongue, he licked his way up her inner thighs, making her shake, to her lovely shaven pussy.

Cody tongue kissed her mound. She trembled beneath his lips, making her buckle. He held her down and ran his tongue up and down, in between the flesh of her crevice while driving his finger deep. Shon was saying things he couldn’t comprehend. She held his head closer to her core. Cody flicked his tongue rhythmically, slow first and then fast, while finger-fucking her soft core, curving his digit. Her passage contracted around his finger, and he sensed she was about to climax. Her legs started to shudder around his neck.

“Don’t stop!” she moaned loudly. “Don’t fucking stop!” Shon lifted her ass in the air as he thrust into her faster and sucked on her clit harder. A burst of flavors hit his mouth, and he lapped all of her juices. “Stop… I can’t take it,” she moaned, closing her eyes and trembling.

He continued his assault on her pussy, urging her toward another orgasm out of her. He pressed his tongue underneath her clit and then replaced his mouth with his fingers.

“Again… I’m coming…” She locked his head in between her thighs, but her muscles contracted around his tongue this time, and her entire body convulsed.

Cody eased his head from in between her legs, wiped the juices off his chin, and slowly rose with her legs still around his shoulder. He eased her limbs down and then slipped her onto the bed. Her feet dangled over the side. He stood watching her; her eyes were still closed, and her breathing short. He could see the imprint of her hard nipples through her bra.

“Baby, you okay?” he chuckled.

“Oh God, yes…” she muttered. “Make love to me.” Shon finally opened her eyes.

***

Shon must have blacked out after the second orgasm. Cody wouldn’t stop sucking on her pearl. Damn, no one had giving her such sexual satisfaction. Her legs were still shaking. She stared into Cody’s now darkened, blue eyes; his shaft was standing at full attention, begging for her. Shon touched her jaw. It still hurt a little from giving him a blowjob; his girth and length were no joke. She smiled seductively. She enjoyed giving him pleasure.