"In Love and Married"
~2~
Who Can It Be
Previously...
We fell asleep with arms wrapped around each other and I was in my happy land.
Normally, after being up all night and having engaged in a lot of amorous activity, I would be in a sleep coma for at least twelve hours. Carlos and I only had eight hours more left offline, and apparently, my husband wasn't going to waste that time sleeping. He had other plans.
"Mm..." I moaned and turned into his arms. He was busy trailing kisses on my neck.
"Good Morning, Babe." He whispered as his kisses moved downward.
"Sleeping here, Batman."
"Are you complaining?" He laughed softly.
"Yes."
He stopped and looked up at me.
"Lower." I said licking my lips.
"Yes ma'am."
.…
"Hm.."
"Did you fall back to sleep?" Ranger shook his head. His hair was still damp from his shower, but he was fully dressed and ready to go. "I said, I'll see you tonight for dinner. I need to meet with Tank and listen to him complain about all the paperwork he had to do while I was gone. So," He leaned down and kissed me tenderly.
"So... If you come back to bed, I'll agree to anything." I pulled him closer.
"You're killing me, Babe. It is already four o'clock. "
"Don't care." I told him and let my hands roam.
He laughed softly. "To be continued."
My pout earned a louder laugh. "Dinner, in or out tonight?"
"Definitely in. More time with you alone." I told him, and then swatted his fine ass when he turned to walk away.
"Deal. Later, Mrs. Manso."
"I love hearing that. Oh, wait."
He stopped at the door and waited.
"Turn off the light, I need five more minutes."
The last thing I heard was his laughter, then it was lights out for me.
.…
When I awoke again, it was dark. I felt the tingles running down my neck signaling my husband was near.
"Why am I not surprised at finding you still asleep?"
"Just five more minutes." I groggily replied.
"I think you have hibernated enough. Time to get up."
"Or...time for you to come back to bed." I told him in my most sexy sleepy voice.
"I know what will get you up." He opened the bedroom door, and the delicious smells of dinner drifted into the room. My stomach was the first to respond.
"The beast is up." He laughed.
"Breakfast in bed?" I pleaded.
"Dinner, Babe, and no. If you want this food, you are going to have to come and get it."
"Fine." I got out of bed, and stood in front of him with my hands on my hips and still naked. It was his turn to lick his lips, and when he reached out for me, I stepped aside.
"Oh no you don't. You had your chance."
The next thing I heard was a string of Spanish that I had no idea what it meant, but by the dark hungry look in his eyes, I could guess. I quickly grabbed some panties and one of his t-shirts, and threw them on.
"Let's eat." I told him with a wink, and was rewarded with a slap on the ass.
.…
"Mm...This is so good." I moaned, and opened my eyes to see Carlos squirming in his chair. "Sorry, but it is... mm..."
"Damn, I missed you."
"You had your chance to show me again, but no... Now, you will have to wait till I finish eating my dinner." She teased him.
He chuckled under his breath. He poured us a second glass of wine. "Fine. You eat. I need to talk to you anyway."
Well, that doesn't sound good. Am I in trouble?
"No, you are not in trouble."
I stared at him wide-eyed in surprise.
"Out loud." He smirked.
I hid my embarrassment behind the wine glass while I took another sip.
"I want to talk about the car." He began.
I quickly put my glass down. "I am so sorry! I loved that car!" I pleaded.
"Calm down, Babe. I am not upset with you. Just upset that you were in danger." He took my hand in his. "I love you."
My heart melted. I got up, walked over to him, and straddled him. I held his head in my hands. "I love you, Batman." Then, I kissed him with everything I had.
When we finally came up for air, he held me tight and looked me in the eyes.
"Do you have any idea who is behind this?" He questioned. "Any crazy skips? The guys have been helping you, right?"
"Of course. Lester partners with me a lot, and when he can't, someone else rotates in. Besides," I gave him a Burg stare. "I am quite capable of handling things on my own. Most of the time."
"I know you are, Babe." He answered with a kiss.
"I'll have you know..." I pointed at him. "That Lester has been covered in garbage more than I have lately."
"That makes me feel so much better." He said flatly.
I swatted him, and earned a small smile.
"Seriously, Stephanie."
Eek! Stephanie?
"Do you have any idea who would want you dead?" He asked with worry in his eyes, and I felt his hold on me tighten.
