NO SUGAR TONIGHT…
CHAPTER 1
Ranger lay on his back trying to co-ordinate his breathing and heart rate.
He could feel the sweat pooling in the hollows of his abs and running through his hair at his temples. Damn, one more session like that and I'm gonna need medical attention. You're not getting any younger in spite of all your efforts. He smiled at his own thoughts.
Stephanie lay next to him. Her hair was actually damp with sweat. Her breathing was just as labored as his. And her smile was just as broad. Only she was thinking about the awesome orgasms she just experienced.
"Babe?"
"Hmm?"
"Babe, would you make me a promise?"
"Depends on what it is. I'll try."
"Babe, the next time you decide to go on a diet, could you give me a couple of days heads-up?"
"I guess. Why?"
Think quick man, you don't want to spoil a good thing. "Well, you know how you get when you give up sugar. If we are going to have these afternoon trysts, I need to schedule my afternoon appointment for later in the day. I hate to run off and leave you in bed like this."
"Oh, I never thought of that. I'm sorry. How can I make it up to you? When's your next appointment? She purred.
"I'm late already. I'll just take a quick shower and be out of here in five minutes." He lied, but for a good reason…he needed the rest.
Ranger should have known something was up yesterday when Steph went right past the Tasty Cakes display at the deli and ordered two turkey clubs on whole wheat, one for him and one for her. Then last night, she not only initiated the sex but practically demanded it. Their morning "quickie" wasn't so quick. The pleading call to come up to 7 for lunch was his un-doing. He was in top shape, and all night lovemaking was not uncommon for them. But this was different. It was feral and demanding. It was definitely fun but not something to try to squeeze into a tightly scheduled day. Besides that the men knew he went up to the apartment for lunch, something he never does. And they knew that Steph was up there waiting for him. He could give a rat's ass if they knew he was getting laid, but there better not be the slightest snicker when he returned to the floor. He was 'the big dog' and entitled to certain benefits.
Seven minutes later he walked on to 5 and headed for his office. It was afternoon shift change. Cal looked up, and noticing Ranger's wet hair, said innocently "Doing some afternoon cardio, boss?"
The entire control room went deathly quiet. Hal and Lester were trying their best to stifle their laughter. Earlier, they had told Cal that Ranger wasn't in his office but was getting some cardio exercise. This practical joke on poor Cal seemed very funny at the time. In retrospect, it was a death wish.
Ranger glared at Cal, his jaw muscles visibly tightening. "No, why would think that?"
"Well, th...the guys here said th...that you were working out. I was just making conversation." Poor Cal was stuttering. He knew Ranger was upset and he just didn't know why.
"Hal and Lester... mats…7:30 AM. Cal you can come and watch if you like. You might learn some new moves." Ranger turned his back and headed to his office. He didn't want any of the men see him smiling.
Tank knocked on the boss's door and was answered with "In". Ranger had his head back on his chair and both hands on his desk. For a minute, Tank thought he was meditating. "Everything OK?"
"Stephanie's on a diet. She hasn't had sugar in 48 hours."
"Crap. How are you holding up?"
"Fine for now. In fact it's kind of a challenge. Maybe after a few days, when her body is finished with the sugar withdrawal, things will return to normal. If not, I'll need you to help me out"
If a black man could terminally blush, Tank did just that. His eyebrows traveled completely up his forehed.
Ranger put his head back and laughed. "No, never, not even close! I have an escape plan that requires your assistance."
What's the plan?" Tank asked, breathing a huge sigh of relief. He knew that Ranger wouldn't share such intimate details unless there was no other choice.
"When it time, just mention to her how thin she is looking. Remind her that I don't like my women to skinny. Hopefully she will be at the bakery within half an hour. You really can have too much of a good thing."
"Never had the opportunity to find out. You know, there must be a million men out there who wish they had your problem. Have you thought about just slipping some sugar in her food without her knowing?"
"No, it has to be her decision and her problem to control. Just stand by incase we need to resort to Plan-B.
Tank hesitated before leaving the office. "You know poor Cal was set up."
"Oh yeh and payback will be a bitch. I don't mind the men having a little fun; but they stepped over the line into my private life. I won't have it and I'll nip it in the bud now."
"Roger that!" and Tank was out the door. For Ranger, it was back to business and another cup of Ginseng tea.
