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“I have a friend who runs a private executive jet service. I did some work for him in designing components for the interiors of his jets. I’ll book one of them to take you there and bring you back. Can you have the manufacturer meet you at the airport? Seeing you stepping from the jet will make one hell of an impression,” Ben smiled.
“Right. Looking totally jet-lagged and rumpled from sleeping in my clothes. Quite the impression,” she frowned.
Ben looked at her with a shocked smile. “You’ve never flown on an executive jet before, have you.”
“Of course, I haven’t.”
He chuckled. “Well, this one is going to spoil you with a bed and a private washroom with a shower. Bring your business clothes and put them on before you land. Leave your luggage on the plane and change into comfortable clothes for the return trip.” He was grinning as Gabriella’s eyes grew big. Her grin told him everything he needed to know. He dialed the number on his phone as Gabriella dialed her contact. Minutes later, she hung up with a smile on her face. Ben grabbed her hand and pulled them to the exit. She had a flight to catch.
They got back to her place in record time, and she packed a few items. Her suitcase was always ready as she traveled frequently. Ben took her to the airport and gave her a big kiss before she rushed away to board her plane.
When he got home at 11 PM, he found his house empty and recalled the twins had taken Tina clubbing. He stood in the foyer and listened, finding it was odd to hear the silence. He’d had years of silence. Once, it seemed like a friend. Now, it felt almost unbearable.
The doorbell made him jump. He turned and saw Rochelle standing there looking uncomfortable. She turned to leave, and he pulled the door open.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
“Rochelle? What’s wrong?” he asked. “Come in, please.”
She took off her coat and shoes and followed Ben into the living room. Once they were seated, she held up her phone and smiled weakly. “I sent an email to Gabriella asking if I could speak with her after she got back from her date with you. She responded from the plane. I guess the date is over.” She smiled nervously again. “She told me to come here to talk with you.”
Ben’s phone pinged to indicate a message arrived. “That might be her,” Rochelle gestured to his cell, so Ben took a look. It was from Gabriella and had just five words, “Please. Rochelle needs you tonight.”
Ben smiled and felt his admiration for Gabriella grow once more.
“May I ask what it says?” Rochelle said timidly.
“It says she loves you,” Ben replied and smiled at her.
Rochelle’s breath caught in her throat. Her eyes teared up, and she dropped her phone when her hands began to shake. Ben picked up the phone and set it on the coffee table. He took her hands in his and rubbed his thumbs across the back.
“What’s making you so nervous, Rochelle? We’ve known each other for years. You’ve always been so comfortable around me. Such a flirt! Now you’re acting like I’m made of eggshells.”
“That was before, when I just treated you based on your surface. I’ve never had to consider men any other way. I don’t know how to interact with a man emotionally. Lust, I know, but love? I’m a novice.”
“Then for tonight, how about we just enjoy each other physically and put a bookmark in the rest. We can get back to it at a later date. That takes some of the pressure off for you, doesn’t it?” he smiled.
Rochelle’s jaw dropped. He reached over and closed her mouth for her, then he ran his thumb across her full lower lip. “I want to kiss these beautiful lips.”
“Please. Please kiss me,” Rochelle pleaded.
“No, tonight I get to treat you as you deserve. Please let me kiss your lips,” Ben asked.
“Oh! Yes, you may.” Rochelle caught on to the game pretty quickly.
Ben slid closer on the couch. “May I touch your face when I kiss you?”
Rochelle shivered when she heard the need in his voice. “Yes,” she sighed as he moved in. His big hands slid in under her hair around her neck, and he brushed his lips against hers. Her breath caught as he sucked her lower lip between his. The tip of his tongue caressed the smooth skin of her bottom lip. He moved to her top lip and repeated his caressing there. She was trembling by this point.
Ben dipped his tongue into her mouth as his lips pressed firmly against hers. Her tongue reached out for his, stroking across his. He sucked her tongue into his mouth, and Rochelle moaned as tingles ran down her spine. Ben pulled back, and they both panted to catch their breath.
“Please let me take you to my bedroom,” Ben begged.
Rochelle leaned forward and kissed Ben hard. Her tongue delved deeply into his mouth, and he chased it with his own. She pulled back finally and looked him in the eyes. “Take me to your bed!” she demanded with a sly smile.
He stood and pulled her to her feet. He handed Rochelle her cell and quickly used his own to forward Gabriella’s message to Tina to give her the heads up. Then he led Rochelle down the hall and closed the door once they were at the foot of his bed.
“I want to see your beautiful body. May I take off your clothes?” he asked.
“Only once you’re naked,” she replied, and he dipped his head to her. This made her grin.
Ben undid his tie and pulled it from his collar. Then he undid the top three buttons of his dress shirt and pulled it up and over his head, ignoring the remaining buttons. Rochelle’s eyes grew large as she ran her hands over his thickly muscled chest. He bounced his pecs as she placed her hands on them, making her giggle.
He took off his belt and unbuttoned the top button on his pants, slipping the zipper down. Rochelle slid her hands over his hips and pushed down to drop his pants and underwear to the floor. He stepped out of them, then pulled off his socks.
He was standing naked before her, and she was drinking in his gorgeous body. “Now, may I please take your clothes off?” he begged.
“Mmmm… yes,” she said with a pleased smile.