outside, he did a quick survey of the courtyard before dashing back out to the parking lot so he could go around through the entrance to her building. He had to laugh at himself. He felt like a teenager sneaking around to get laid.
* * * *
Sara heard the knock at the door and had to stop herself from racing to answer it. Anxiety and anticipation had taken a hold of her, and as she went to the door, she hoped she would at least give the appearance of being calm and collected. But she was surprised when it wasn’t Mitch. Instead, she was met with a young delivery boy holding two bags of what smelled like Chinese food.
“Sara Collins?” The annoyed teenage boy asked her after turning off his iPod.
“Yes, but I didn’t order…” She was interrupted by the sight of Mitch coming up the stairs.
“No, but I did. I have perfect timing, too, if I don’t say so myself.” Mitch handed the kid a fifty-dollar bill and told him to keep the change. Effectively changing the kid’s attitude from annoyed to ecstatic.
When the delivery boy had gone back down the stairs, Sara realized that she was just standing there while he carried two bags of food and a duffle bag. Hmm, she wondered what was in there.
“Sorry. Come in.” She moved out of his way and closed the door behind her after motioning for him to place the bags on the kitchen table. She locked the door and was ready to turn toward him when he pinned her against the door. A rush of fear-laced adrenaline mixed with desire ran through her entire body.
“I’ve missed you, Sara,” Mitch whispered in her ear.
She gasped at the sensation of his hard, muscled body pressed up against the soft contours of hers. “You just saw me a few hours ago.”
He licked her neck up and down. “Ah, yes, but it has been double that time since I came in your mouth.”
She whimpered. She couldn’t help herself. Something about the way he talked dirty to her just drove her insane with lust and need.
“I brought condoms,” he told her in between swipes and swirls of his tongue. “Do I need them?”
She shook her head and breathlessly answered him. “No, I’m on the pill and I’ve only ever been with…” She stopped herself before she said too much. “Well, I’m healthy.” That’s better. Don’t tell him that at twenty-three years old you’ve only been with one man. He’ll think you’re a freak.
“Sara. Are you keeping secrets from me? That’s very naughty. How can we be lovers if you aren’t honest with me, hmm?” His voice was a seductive whisper as he began to nibble on her ear.
“No, I…” She was silenced by his tug on her hair.
“Don’t lie to me. Tell me what you were going to say. You said you’ve only ever been with…what Sara? Finish telling me. Or I will be forced to leave.” He told her matter-of-factly.
She wasn’t sure if she believed that he had any intention of leaving, but she wasn’t sure she was willing to call his bluff and take that chance either.
Her panic at that surprised her. “No, don’t go!”
He smiled at her quick response, begging him not to stay. “Then tell me, honey. Don’t be afraid.”
She shook her head slightly. “I’m afraid if I tell you, you’ll leave anyway,” she whispered, confused by the utter necessity she felt to keep him there.
“Tell me the truth, and I won’t leave. Trust me. There is nothing you can’t tell me.” He told her as he continued his assault on her ear lobe.
Sara closed her eyes. “I’ve only been with a man once.” She winced as the words came out.
He stilled for just a moment. He looked stunned, almost like he was unsure of what she meant. “You mean you’ve only been with one man?”
“Yes, but, it was only once.” She started to cry silently from the embarrassment. “I’ve only had sex one time. I’m not an experienced woman, Mitch.”
“Shh. Hey, hey now. Stop that. What’s with the tears, honey?” He turned her to face him.
“I feel so stupid. I’m