Past, Present and Passion

Present Passion

The cottage was a bit dark as Kelsey had shut all the curtains after her strip tease. She hurried over to a lamp and flipped it on. She glanced over to Charles, she was trying to read his face. What was he thinking, feeling? Was his heart racing like hers?

They made their way into the kitchen and put the bags on the counter and made eye contact. Kelsey finally broke away and started to empty the bags. Charles followed her lead.

“I’m not even sure where to put everything”, Kelsey said. She could hear the nervousness in her voice and wondered if he could too.

“Well I’m sure we can figure something out. There’s plenty of cabinets here.” Charles opened one up and found an empty space. “Want to put your dry goods here?”

“Perfect”, she nodded. She reached in the bag and pulled out some cereal. Making her way to the cabinet he had just opened, she realized it was a bit high for her to reach. She lifted herself up on to her tiptoes just as Charles turned around.

“Here let me help,” Charles stepped behind her, lifting his arm around her to take the cereal and place it on the shelf. His body was right against her back. She felt his breath on her neck. She felt shivers down her spine and closed her eyes, breathing in the scent of his cologne.

Charles let his hand run down her arm lightly. Her hair smelled like flowers and he let his head lean into her to breathe her in. His heart was pounding and he was feeling a desire that he hadn’t felt before.

They stayed close for a few minutes until Charles cleared his throat and moved away back to the bags. Kelsey turned and did the same. What were they doing? She barely knew this guy at all, but it also felt like she had known him forever.

They began to unpack again. “So, tell me more about this Princess you are hoping to find more info on.”

Kelsey looked up and smiled. “Well, I don’t actually know a lot to tell, she’s such a mystery.” She filled him in on what she did know, about the early marriage and being widowed and the painting. “The box is what I’m most interested in. Who made it? Why was it so important that it was in her picture?” Kelsey realized she was talking fast and hadn’t taken a breath. She blushed a bit and looked down at the counter. “I have to sound crazy.”

Charles was staring at her with a look that could only be described as admiration. “No, please, I love hearing you talk about your job. Every time, you just light up. I can tell you love your job. It’s refreshing. And.. also.. attractive if I’m honest. I appreciate a woman who is independent and passionate.” He closed the few feet between them and his eyes met hers with striking intensity.

Kelsey blushed even deeper but couldn’t pull her eyes from his. Her stomach was fluttering. She could feel a stirring between her thighs. This man could have her at any moment, she wouldn’t be able to stop herself. She knew it. There was a hold on her that she had never felt.

Charles stepped closer to her. They were just inches apart now. She looked up into his eyes. She could see her reflection in them. The way he was looking at her made her feel like the only person in the world.

“Kelsey”, Charles’ voice was husky with emotion.

“Yes?” She could only whisper an answer.

“Can I kiss you?”

Kelsey couldn’t answer. Instead she lifted herself as close to him as possible and closed her eyes. His lips closed the gap and touched hers. Softly, timidly, but full of desire.

Fire rushed through her body. She had never felt more alive. Her whole body reacted to his kiss. She couldn’t do anything but kiss him back. Her arms lifted and slipped around his neck. He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her waist. He lips opened and his tongue flicked around her lips, begging to be let in, which she gladly did. The kisses became more intense very quickly. His hand slipped down to the small of her back and pushed her body against his. Kelsey slipped her hands into his soft, full hair. She couldn’t help but pull his face closer to hers. She could barely breath.

She had never been kissed like this. It felt as if Charles couldn’t do anything other than kiss her. Like his life depended on kissing her. It was intoxicating. She ran her hands down his muscled back, landing just above his firm, sexy butt. She wanted to grab it so badly.

Charles pulled his lips off hers and kissed her face and ears and neck. Kelsey moaned in pleasure. His lips slid down to her collar bone and she slid her hands up to his neck, guiding his lips down lower to the top of her cleavage. She leaned her head back and arched herself toward him. That movement was all Charles needed to know that she wanted him as badly as he wanted her.

He scooped her up and lifted her onto the counter. Kelsey gasped. She spread her legs and wrapped them around his waist. He pushed his pelvis against her and she could feel his rock solid erection through his pants. He moved himself against her as his lips explored her chest and neck and back to her lips.

Charles pushed her dress up her legs, sliding his hands up to the tops of her thighs. The aching between her legs was getting deeper, her body was dying for him to touch her there. He continued to move against her, pushing her desire for him to ridiculous levels.

Kelsey slipped her hands to his shirt and began to unbutton it, slipping them inside on his chiseled chest. She wanted him naked. Now.

“Oh Kelsey”, Charles mumbled her name into her neck. Kelsey could only moan in return.

Suddenly, Kelsey heard a buzzing. She turned her head, what was that? Charles pulled back and said “no no”…

She heard it again. Her phone. It was in her purse sitting on the counter next to her. “It’s fine” she said breathlessly. “Just ignore it.” It stopped and she found his mouth again.

“Buzzzzz buzzzzz”. Kelsey groaned and turned to reach the phone. Who was calling her again? Charles ignored it and kissed her all over her face, doing his best to distract her from the phone.

5 missed calls. From Meredith. Kelsey opened the phone. Then she saw all the texts. Meredith was in labor!

“No! Oh my God. It’s too soon. She’s only 8 months.” Charles pulled back.

“What? What’s wrong?”

Kelsey shook her head. “I’m sorry, my boss. She is pregnant but she’s not due for like 2 more months. I have to call her. I’m so sorry.”

“Of course, no it’s fine. Go ahead.” Charles ran his hands through his hair and turned away trying to slow his breathing. “Actually, I should go. You need to deal with this. I’ll leave my number. Text me later.”

Kelsey looked at him sadly, doing her best to calm her body, “thank you for understanding. Hopefully we can see each other again soon.” She leaned forward and gave him a kiss that emphasized that she wanted to see him again.

“Definitely.” Charles smoothed himself and buttoned his shirt back up. Kelsey got done from the counter in and walked him to the door. He gave her one more meaningful look and then walked out into the night.