Vindicated

Falling For You

“Mariah!,” Stella exclaimed, giving me the biggest hug ever. 

“Stella! I’m so glad to see you,” I say and I mean it. She makes me feel like I’m not alone. She understands just as much as I do what it’s like to be tormented. 

“Ladies, shall we?,” Derek said, ushering us to the dinner table. 

“Good evening ladies, I’m Miss Seasly, I’ll be serving ya’ll’s dinner tonight. What do you gals like drinking? We have wine, soda, juice, and water,” 

“I’ll have a coke Miss Seasly.”

“Me too,” I say.

“Oh what the hell, I’ll have the same Madame.”

“Language Mister, you’re in front of ladies.”

“Sorry Madame,” Derek says blushing

 Stella and I both giggle. 

It’s been so long since I’ve gotten to choose what I even drink. This is nice. Choices. 

Miss Seasly brings out our drinks in wine glasses.

“To new beginnings,” Derek says holding up his wine glass filled with soda. 

‘To new beginnings,” Stella and I say in harmony holding up our glasses.

New beginnings. I like that. End of one era, beginning of another. 

Miss Seasly came out into the dining room and I instantly smelled the most amazing smell ever. There’s nothing like the smell of fresh homemade bread. She placed some butter and raspberry jam beside it. My mouth is drooling at this point. I hope it taste as good as it smells. 

I grab a piece with lather it in butter and jam. 

“Mmmm, this is delicious,”I moan making Derek clear his throat

“Erhmm, so how are you ladies settling in?”

“Considering the circumstances, I am settling okay. I’m very gracious for you and Mariah. It’s just hard to close my eyes. Other than that I’m very content here and feel safe so thank you,” Stella says.

“And you Mariah, how are you settling in?”

"It's a very comfy home. Like a dream home seriously.  My bed is like sleeping on a cloud. It's amazing but...I did happen to fall asleep and when I woke up it was so dark I thought I saw a shadow but it was just a reflection of the tree casting in from the outside. It did make me feel sort of uneasy" 

"I should have had Jasmine pick up some tvs so you both had some sound and some light. I'll tell ya what why don't you both crash in my room tonight. I'll sleep in your room Mariah. There's a TV in there and you won't be alone. I'll get some tv's tomorrow and slippers. No more accidents. Don’t need my beautiful warrior having anymore accidents." 

"Oh my God! Really?! Thank you!," I say hugging Derek. 

Noticing him blush makes my heart flutter. 

:”This is gonna be so much fun! We can make it a girls night! Movies and snacks!,” Stella says. Her eyes lit up. Knowing that we both won’t be alone is the best feeling in the world. 

“That sounds AMAZING!!,” I said.

Miss Seasly brought us some chicken noodle soup out. It was so good. I scarfed it down in no time. I’m not used to eating this much, let alone enjoying the company I’m with. 

After dinner, Miss Seasly brought out some scrumptious triple chocolate cheesecake. It was drizzled in chocolate ganache. 

“Mmm,” I moaned. 

“Erhmm, okay ladies. I’m gonna call it a night. Make sure you take your medicine before you go to bed. Rent any movie you want, as many as you want. I’ll have Madame Seasly bring up some snacks and drinks,” Derek said kissing my forehead before leaving the dining room.

I don’t know why but I feel so safe with him. I wonder why he got up so quickly. He didn’t finish his cheesecake. 

“Looks like you got under his skin. He got up quick” Stella chuckled.

“How did I do that?”

“Well you were moaning on that cheesecake. He was probably imagining you like that on his D,” Stella laughed

“STELLA!,” I yelled laughing

“What? If you don’t see what you’re doing to him, you’re crazy. He’s got it bad for you girl.”

“Eh, maybe.”

“Anyways, ready for girls night?”

“Yeah just let me go get my fluffy pink pillow. I’ll meet you in Derek’s room.”

“Sounds good, Stella said, running to his room.

I knocked on my bedroom door, “hey I need to get my pink fluffy pillow and medicine. Can I come in?”

I didn’t hear anything. So I peeked open the door slightly. Didn’t see Derek anywhere.

Figuring he was in his study or something, I decided to walk in. 

I grab my pillow and rush to the bathroom to grab my medicine when I open the door I see Derek soaking wet and naked. His face flush. Droplets of water all over him. I couldn’t help but notice his hard manhood. What was he doing in that shower?  My mind started to wonder looking at his pulsating D. Making me bite my lip.

"Mariah?," Derek looked puzzled.  

Oh damn, busted

“s**t, Sorry, I knocked. I came in to get my medicine and pillow. I didn’t know you were in here.”

“It’s okay, beautiful.  You keep googling me like that and I might not let you leave for girls night” Derek winked at me. 

I hurried up and looked away.  Turning to leave the room, I drop my pillow and medicine. Derek rushes over to pick it up for me. 

I back up against the door as he stands up and is face to face with me.

He touches my faces and kisses me every so sweetly. 

The aroma of his smell, the taste of his kiss just drew me in.  I kiss him back eagerly. Noticing, he starts kissing me with more passion, more love, holding me at my waist.

He quickly stops himself.

“As much as I love this beautiful, you aren’t ready for this and if I don’t stop now, we both know what will happen. Stella’s waiting for you babe. Go have your girls night. I’ll check on you two in a bit,” Derek says pecking my lips, then kissing my forehead.

I rush out of the room. Everything in me wants to stay. I Want to feel his touch, to feel his love. To feel his kisses, to feel even more than I’m sure if I am not ready for. He made me wet, made me want him in ways I’ve never wanted anyone. I can feel the urge for him causing my bud to pulsate. It was like everything before that moment never happened. Like he was able to make me forget about it. He was healing me. I needed him. He needed me. We would complete each other.