a remedy to their relationship ails; sex could say Iâm sorry in ways words never could. Slowly, she gave him what he desired most. She kneeled before him, as he knew she would.
After she finished, she stood up and kissed him again. With her hand, she guided him into the space that he loved the most. When he entered her, he was seized by such warmth and pleasure that he shuddered. At this point, he knew she had complete control of him and she worked her magic in such a way that he was ready to submit; he was ready to give in to all her desires to stay there. His weakness had always been good pussy, and she had the best.
After they finished and dried each other off, they lay back down in bed together, her head resting on his massive chest.
âBaby,â she said gently, âI think you should see someone about your headache. Youâve had it for days now.â
He kissed the top of her head. âI donât need a doctor. Iâm just tired.â
âNo one has a headache for four days. Iâm worried.â
âDonât be worried. Iâm fine. Really. I just need some sleep.â She exhaled. He could tell that she was worried. âBesides, itâs not like I have health insurance.â
âI told you a friend of my dad will see you. I told him about it, and he said you should come see him.â
âYouâve been talking about me?â
âBaby, Iâm worried,â she said in a soothing tone, âI want you to be okay.â
âWhy would your dad want to help me? He doesnât even like me. After that fucked-up dinner party we had, Iâm surprised he hasnât hired someone to beat the hell out of meâa la Tony Soprano.â
âJust because weâre Italian doesnât mean weâre in the Mafia,â she said as she gave him a playful nudge in the side. âYou know Daddy isnât like that. And I didnât say my dad. I said a friend of my dad.â
âOh, so youâre going behind dear old Dadâs back for me, huh?â
âIâll do what I have to do to make sure youâre okay.â
âI really am okay. Trust me. I never get sick.â
âWhat do you mean you never get sick?â
âI mean I donât get sick. Besides this headache, Iâve never had a cold, a cough, the flu, or a stomach ache. Iâve never vomited or been dizzy or had chicken pox or any of the other shit people complain about. So, this headache will pass. Itâs nothing.â The ease with which the words slipped from his mouth surprised Simon. Instantly, he thought of the families who had taken care of him only to return him when something about him rattledtheir spirit. He had violated one of his central tenets: never share too much information about himself with others. Folks would think he was odd. When he spoke about his medical history to Brooke, his words werenât boastful; they simply told the truth of his perfect health. He hoped she wouldnât freak out and leave.
Brooke sat up and looked at him curiously. As soon as her eyes met his, he regretted his confession.
âWhat?â he asked.
âAre you serious?â
âAbout what? Never being sick? Yeah, Iâm serious.â
âYou must be the luckiest or healthiest man in the world.â
âI take care of myself. I eat right, donât do drugs or smoke, and I exerciseâyou know how I do.â He tried to make light of the situation but he felt a nervousness rising inside, twisting his stomach.
She lay back on his chest. âWell, if youâve never been sick and you have a headache now, you should definitely see a doctor. It could be serious. Will you call him? For me? At least think about it?â
He paused. âOkay, Iâll think about it. For you.â
âYour twenty-first birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I want my baby to be healthy and happy. I have things planned for us.â
âIâm
Richard Ellis Preston Jr.