Chapter IV
PLEASE READ: Thank you all for your reviews and sweet messages! To my guests that left reviews: I hope that I don't disappoint when it comes to the drama department. I try not to write too much of it…I'm more of a smut or fluff kinda gal, but a dash of drama is needed sometimes. To my guest that requested that Lucas be seeing someone else: the thought crossed my mind several times! I've actually re-written this chapter twice already! I still haven't decided if he's seeing someone at the moment, and this chapter doesn't reveal that either…sorry! The next chapter will definitely give you more closure though, but it may take me a few more days to post that one.
So without further ado, I give you chapter 4 of this mess of a story. Enjoy J
Pulling the steaks, potatoes, and vegetables out of the oven, Maya set the scorching pan on the island top to give the veggies a chance to cool down and allow the meat to rest. After quickly checking on the dessert, she hurriedly began setting the table. "Is this too much? Am I trying too hard?" She contemplated while putting the plates down. "Wel,l you don't normally eat at the table…" Her goddess added.
Unsetting the table, Maya rushed to put the plates away, jumping slightly when she heard the front door open and close.
She listened quietly to his movements to see where he would go first.
"It smells amazing in here, what are you making?" Lucas said as he walked into the kitchen.
"Your dinner." Maya chirped.
"Another night slaving over a hot stove for me?" Lucas asked skeptically.
"I want to." Was all she had to say. "Dinner's ready!"
After fixing Lucas a plate, Maya hurried into their bedroom while her best friend stayed engrossed in the sports game she had put on.
Shimming into her lingerie set, Maya slipped her arms through her robe, knotted the sash, mused her hair in the mirror, and applied her plum-colored lipgloss.
Taking a deep breath, Maya tried calming her nerves.
"You can do this Maya!" She coached. "You have waited years for this and you deserve it! You have spent $180.00 on lingerie, plucked, waked, shaved, and moisturized for this."
With one finale breath, Maya walked to the door and exited the room.
Heading straight for the kitchen, Maya quickly cut a piece of the chocolate cake she had made earlier, grabbed a fork and padded out into the living room.
"I made you dessert." She smiled leaning over the back of the couch to hand it to him.
"You shouldn't have Maya…thank you." He smiled accepting the plate.
"Aren't you going to eat too?" He frowned.
" Don't worry I will!" She smiled.
Walking around the side of the couch, she slowly stepped out in front of him.
"How's the cake?"
"Amazing. Thank you." He said never taking his eyes off of the game.
"I-uh…went shopping with Riley today." Maya breathed as she shakily began unlacing her robe.
"Really what did you buy?" He asked with a peak of interest.
" I actually-" she stopped to clear her throat, " I-um…bought something for you…"
Intriguing him further, Lucas pulled his eyes from the glowing flat screen and placed them on the tiny, blonde beauty.
"You-" but he didn't get to finish his sentence.
Untying the rest of her robe, Maya let it slip to the ground, allowing it to pool around her stocking clad feet.
Hearing his swift intake of breath immediately spiked her heart rate until she knew she was palpitating, her eyes refusing to leave the oak wood in case she didn't like what she saw in his eyes.
"Maya…" He gasped not knowing what to say.
"Do you like it?" She whispered fumbling with her hands.
When he neglected to answer her after a few agonizing minutes, tears sprung to Maya's eyes. "He doesn't like it. I knew Riley was wrong." She thought to herself.
"Never mind. Forget it!" She murmured backing away from him. Snatching up her robe from the floor, Maya sprinted for their room in embarrassment.
Slamming the door closed, Maya threw herself on the bed and sobbed into her pillow. "I am such an idiot!" She screamed into the starched fabric, wiping at her eyes furiously, she stood from the bed. Turning away from the door, Maya furiously began tearing at the delicate fabric.
She never heard the door to the bedroom open or close. She never heard the footsteps coming up behind her, or when he whispered her name.
She jumped in shock when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her, forcing her hands to stop undressing herself.
"Don't do that." A husky voice murmured.
"Why?" She whimpered, too embarrassed to say anything else. Her pride was wounded and she couldn't bare anymore embarrassment tonight after what just happened a few moments ago.
"Because I want to do that…"
Inhaling a shaky breath, Maya stiffened against him
"Yo-you do?" She stuttered.
"I do." He murmured pressing his mouth to her jaw. Opening his mouth, he slowly blazed a trail of wet kisses across her jaw and down her neck, causing her to shudder.
"Lucas…"she whimpered. "I-I thought…"
"You thought wrong." He interrupted gently, turning her around to face him.
"…but you didn't say anything."
"You hardly gave me a chance baby."
"Well maybe you took too long to answer." She accused crossing her arms.
"Did you really need an answer on whether or not I liked you in this?" He motioned with his hand.
"It would have been nice." She murmured returning her eyes to the oak floor boards.
"If it's any consolation…" He breathed walking towards her. "I couldn't take my eyes off of you."
"Really?" She gazed up at him with hope filled eyes.
"Really." Backing her into the dresser, Maya jumped in surprise when the cabinet rattled.
Gazing down at her with heated eyes, Lucas pulled his black V-neck over his head and tossed it aside, causing Maya to gulp and her eyes to widen.
"What were you trying to do tonight Maya?" He asked so quietly she almost didn't hear him. "You made me an amazing dinner…" He continued. "…put on lingerie, served me dessert, and then stripped for me. Is there something you want to tell me?"
"I just-"
"You just…" He mocked pressing his bare front to hers.
"I want you to make love to me."
