Just a warning, the story's gotten pretty slow I think, but the next few chapters will catch up on excitement! Promise! R&R!
"Reba Hart." Jack said with that big heart stopping smile I fell in love with. I was in pure shock as I stood there.
"Jack Morgan…" he looked me up and down with those gorgeous eyes.
"You haven't changed a bit." Right then I wished I had a big coat to cover me from head to toe. I felt so exposed in my spaghetti strap, knee length, form fitted flowing black dress. I crossed my arms.
"I could say the same for you." I said stiffly.
"How've you been hun? It's been quite a while." I wanted to snap at him to never call me hun again but I bit my tongue.
"I've never been better actually." I said with an edge to my voice. I hated him for just leaving me the way he did. "And that tends to happen when you're married." I said a little more angrily.
"Look Reba, about Cheryl, we've been divorced for quite a while now. I'm a single man." He said stepping forward; he placed his hands on my arms, making me shudder a little. I backed up a little but I didn't have anywhere to go.
"Look Jack," I said trying to control my temper. "You have no-"
"Reba sweetheart, there you are, I was wondering where you went too." Scott said coming up to me and kissing my cheek with his hand on my back. He pulled me away from Jack smoothly. "Who's this?" he asked smiling at Jack. Jack looked stunned.
"Sorry honey, I was going to the bathroom and ran into Jack." I said looking up at him.
"Hi Jack, I'm Scott." He said holding out his hand. Jack looked like he'd seen a ghost.
"Hi." He said taking his hand with a little bit of effort.
"So how do you know Reba?" Scott asked with a smile. I didn't know what his reaction would be when he found out I was in a relationship with him a few years ago.
"I dated Reba a few years back." Jack said looking at me. My stomach still fluttered when he looked at me like that, but nothing like when Scott looks at me. It was then that I realized that I'd lost all feelings for him when I lost respect for him. Scott was 10 times the man Jack could ever even dream of being.
"Oh, I'm Red's current boyfriend." Scott said laughing. He didn't seem bothered by what Jack said at all, it was like they were talking about a sports game or something. I thought Jack's eyes would bug out of his head as he tried to laugh normally. I had to hold back a laugh.
"Yeah I caught on to that." Jack said with a laugh.
"Yeah, for some odd reason she likes having me around." He said smiling at me, I smiled back, I couldn't help it.
"Yeah, I can see you two are peachy." Jack said holding his smile in place. My smile fell some.
"Well that's what happens when you're not married." I said smiling right back at him. He let out an unhumorous laugh, I matched head on.
"Well at least I tried to be with you." He said smiling. I held mine despite my want to snarl at him.
"At least I wasn't married." I said raising my eyebrows, his smile fell.
"It always comes back to that doesn't it?" he said angrily. I stepped forward, just as mad.
"Yes, cause that's the reason we broke up, your WIFE didn't like it." I snapped.
"I was separated!"
"Doesn't matter, you're still suppose to tell the other person before the wife shows up on their doorstep Jack. If you were smart, you would've told me BEFORE we started dating the FIRST time!" he rolled his eyes.
"I didn't tell you because I knew how you'd react, and look how it turned out!" I scoffed.
"Look how it turned out? Look how it turned out?" I threw my head back and groaned angrily. I balled up my fist and held it up. "You are unbelievable Jack, I could just-"
"Okay Reba," Scott said grabbing my arm and pulling me out of Jack's face. "I think we should go."
"I guess your new boyfriend knows best Reba." Jack said angrily.
"Damn straight." I spat before storming away, Scott right behind me.
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"I'm sorry I ruined tonight." I said sitting in the passenger seat. I leaned my head back on the head rest. Scott shook his head with a smile. I just studied his face. How did I end up with such a great man? He was everything I've ever wanted and more.
"It's fine babe, I know that had to be hard." He said patting my hand. I just looked over at him.
"You have no idea." I said with a sigh.
"Care to tell me the story behind that little episode?" he asked raising an eyebrow.
"We dated a few years back. He went to Boston for a while and never came back; then when he did come back, we broke up because his WIFE found out about me." His eyebrows went up.
"You had an affair?"
"An affair that I was unaware of till his wife told me about it." He made a face. "Yeah, I know."
"Sounds rough." I nodded, letting a big breath out. "Did you love him?" I stopped and looked at him in surprise.
"I started to, but he never knew it." He squeezed my hand.
"Well forget him; you're too good to be treated like that." I smiled a little.
"Well thanks." He smiled.
"It's true." I he said smiling.
"So did you know you were rescuing me in there?" I asked honestly, he laughed.
"I watched him follow you and knew something was up. I stood around the corner some and watched. When he touched you I thought I'd lose it." I smiled.
"I don' know what I'd do without you." I said meaning it more than I thought I ever could. I don't think he realizes just how in love with him I really am. He just smiled.
"So, how bout we go to plan C?" I gave him a confused smile.
"Plan C? What happened to plan A and B?"
"Well plan A was dinner, and plan B was dancing at this place. Plan C was my backups, backup." I laughed.
"Well can you tell me what this one is at least?"
"Well, honestly I want this one to be the biggest surprise. It's the one that means the most I think." I smiled as I held his hand.
"Sounds like a plan to me." We drove in comfortable silence. The fact that he accepted both Brock and Jack as my past just proves how great he really is. If he can handle that baggage, the kids shouldn't be too bad. I thought with a smile. I think this is the real deal, sealed package here. I could spend the rest of my life with him.
"Okay, here's the last surprise. If this one falls through, we're going home." He said turned towards me as we parked. I laughed.
"That's more than fine with me." I said leaning over and kissing him. He smiled; we were still very up close and personal.
"Well if that's a preview of what's at home, I'd be okay with that." He said making me laugh.
"We're not going home yet." I said lowly, kissing him again. He sighed when we pulled apart.
"In that case, let's go." He got out and came to open my door. I took his hand and he pulled me to him where he met me with a sweet kiss. I smiled as we broke apart.
"Well that was unexpected." I said still smiling.
"I like spontaneous moments." He said stealing another kiss. We pulled away and pulled me by the hand into the woods. I laughed as I held my other hand out, trying not to fall.
"Where are we going?" I asked laughing.
"Secret!" he said with a laugh. I laughed too. He suddenly stopped and I ran into him. I could barely make out his face in the darkness. "Do you trust me?"
"Of course I do." I said automatically. I felt one of his arms go behind my knees and the other behind my back. I gasped as he lifted me up in one swift movement. My arms went around his neck to hold on. I could see his eyes glistening in the little light there was.
"Here we go." He said quietly. He started walking, where we were headed, I had no idea. He walked for a minute on a rough path it felt like. He must've known his way around it the way he made it so smoothly. Suddenly moonlight came into view, my jaw dropped as I saw the most beautiful scene I've ever seen once again. He set me down in the spot where we had danced under the dogwood tree that overlooked the water. There was a blanket set out with a bottle of wine on it and two cups beside a little radio.
"Why're you so perfect?" I asked pulling him into a hug.
"I just want to make you happy." He said into my hair. He pulled back and turned on the radio. Tina Turner's What's Love Got To Do With It. He pulled me to him and we started to dance. He rested his forehead against mine as we swayed. I felt a bit rebellious and I kissed his cheek softly once. I took a breath and kissed it again, this time with a little bit more confidence. I could feel his stubble press against my lips. I loved the feeling. I moved over to kiss his neck. I could feel him tense up.
"Reba, what are you doing?" he asked pulling back some.
"What does it look like I'm doing?" I said going back to kiss him. He pulled me back again.
"Does this have anything to do with your ex?" I pulled back from all contact.
"What?" he realized that was far from it and tried to pull me back to him.
"Never mind, that was stupid of me." I pulled my hands out of his.
"Why would you even say that?" I spat. He sighed.
"Because I'm good at screwing things up, please just forget that, I don't want our night to be ruined." I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.
"Jack has nothing to do with me anymore, that ship has sailed a long time ago."
"I'm sorry Reba." He said quietly.
"How can I believe what you think of me when you ask me things like that Scott?"
"Give me a chance Reba, please? I didn't mean to ask that like that, but can you blame me after tonight?" I sighed and let him take my hands in his.
"No." I looked up at him realizing how much I over reacted. "I'm sorry."
"I'm the one who should be sorry." He said pulling me into a hug. The sweet, romantic moment was back. "So, that whole neck kissing thing." He said into my hair. I smiled.
"What about it?" I pulled back to look at him.
"It was nice." I laughed a little.
"I enjoyed it too." We started dancing to the radio again. Should I try it again? I took a deep breath and kissed him slowly. I could feel his hand run up my back slowly, sending shivers all throughout me, I shuddered. I felt my knees go weak and my heart speed up. I had to hold onto him so I wouldn't fall over. He broke our mouths apart and started kissing down my neck.
"Good God..." I said in a gasp. My entire mind went fuzzy and blank. I hadn't felt like this since I can't even remember.
"How far?" he whispered just beneath my ear. I gasped a little, felling my knees start to give out. I pulled back and grabbed his hand, bringing him over to the blanket that was spread out. I sat down and brought him to sit too. I didn't waste any time pulling his tie off as I kissed him hungrily. When his tie was off, I laid back, bringing him to lie on top of me. I felt myself wanting him as his hands clung to me. I fumbled with the buttons of his shirt till it hung open onto of me. I pulled it off his shoulders with a groan. He started down my neck as I gasped for air.
I felt his hand go up my thigh slowly, sending a shiver throughout me I couldn't hide. The skin of his hand touching the skin on my leg the way it was drove me out of my mind. I reached down and tugged at the bottom of my dress. When he realized what I was doing, he eased off me an inch or two so he could help me pull it over my head. I felt so exposed as I lay pressed underneath him in only my underwear and strapless bra. I didn't mind it at all though.
I reached down and fumbled with his belt until it opened and I tried to push his pants off. He took over and kicked them the rest of the way off.
We rolled over so I was on top of him, one knee on either side of him. I realized then just how wide he was. I knew his shoulders were wide set, but I didn't realize that his whole structure was wide set. His hands roamed my back, butt, and thighs as we passionately kissed. I moved slightly and felt his manhood press against my parts. I let a groan out in his mouth.
It wasn't long till we were only laying skin on skin, I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't stop myself. If it was too soon, then how do I feel this strongly? He rolled me onto my back and just looked at me. We were both gasping already and we hadn't even gotten started yet.
"Are you ready?" he asked memorizing my face. I nodded. He leaned down to kiss me again but I put my hands on his chest to stop him.
"Wait." He pulled back to look at me again. I put my hand on his face. "I love you."
"I love you too." At that I brought his lips to mine again. I felt him ease my legs apart softly, just like I had dreamt a million times that he would. My heart felt like it was ready to explode. Slowly he eased inside me. I realized then how unprepared I was for this, I've been a virgin for 10 years, that can take a toll on a womanhood. I broke our lips apart as he continued in slowly so I could gasp for air. I clung to him for dear life as he softly kissed my neck. Automatically we started moving together, I felt satisfaction flood through me.
Ironically, Gary Allan came on the radio at this given moment…
I sure do hope this is a long night, With nothing on but the radio, We'll fall asleep here in the moonlight, With nothing on but the radio, Two people meant to be together, With nothing on but the radio, You and me and the lights down low,
Cause I've never felt one so right
Each look into your eyes I fall in,
A little more and more,
Looks like we started us a fire,
Wrapped up in flames of desire,
With every touch their burning higher,
Two shadows dancing on the wall,
Feel the music playing soft and slow,
You and me and the lights down low,
With nothing on but the radio
In tangled sheets we'll be here all night,
And when we wake up in the morning,
We might stay like this all day,
Two people meant to be together,
Two lovers dreaming of forever,
And it just keeps on getting better,
With every tender little kiss,
Feel the music playing soft and slow,
You and me and the lights down low,
With nothing on but the radio
Two lovers dreaming of forever,
And it just keeps on getting better,
Feel the music playing soft and slow,
You and me and the lights down low,
With nothing on but the radio
With nothing on but the radio
I clung to his shoulders and back with my hands for dear life. Suddenly I felt myself nearing the peak of perfection. I let out a moan as it got even closer. Suddenly I felt an explosion inside of me and completely lost control over myself as I reached the top. I shuddered as the final wave rolled over me. I felt him do the same right after me. He rolled me on top of him as we both seemed to end together. I felt so weak as the final shudder rolled to an end. I collapsed onto his chest finding it hard to breath.
"I love you." I said with a raspy breath as I pressed my lips to his as a last move.
"I love you too." He said taking a deep breath. He covered us with another blanket. We laid there for what seemed like forever just holding each other as the radio surrounded us, and the view feeling like a dream. I held onto him comfortably, the man I love.