Chapter 36- Party Time
I was lead to a table and the music was blasting. It was some sexy song and there was a fireman coming on stage. Valerie came over and brought me a drink, but Hal intercepted it before I could drink it. "Ranger suggested you stick to vodka all night. I'll go get it." he smiled
Cal put his hand on my shoulder and I pulled him closer to sit down next to me. "Just have a good time." he winked at me
Angel came over and put a sash over my head, when she spread it out across my chest it said 'Bride To Be'. Celia came over next and put a crown on my head.
"I don't want the dancers to know." I told them.
"Oh, have some fun." Celia told me.
"I am fun." I argued
"Ease up Stephanie. This is your time. Your last chance to party as a single woman." Angel danced around with a smile.
"Okay." I rolled my eyes. I gave them kisses and thanked them.
I looked around and noticed I suddenly couldn't get rid of the big smile I had plastered to my face. I was truly feeling like I was being celebrated. Rather my impending nuptials were being celebrated. I looked back to the stage and laughed as I noticed the fireman began dancing around with his hose. I looked to my right and Lula was on her feet screaming along with Grandma Mazur and Connie. I looked to the left and saw Celia and Angel had returned to their table joining Santanna and Leya. My future sister in laws all waved to me when they noticed I was glancing their way. I waved back and blushed a lttle noticing the suggestive smiles they had on their faces. I noticed the rest of the ladies were mostly people I had gone to high school with and various people I didn't even know.
Hal brought back my drink. "Vodka on the rocks." he smiled.
I picked it up to take a drink and realized it was water. I looked up at him and smiled as he winked. I was starting to feel buzzed from the drinks I had already consumed. I was very happy to have a break and save myself the puking that would have come later if I kept drinking everything handed to me. I was sure I would need the cure in the morning from what I had already consumed. The ladies started screaming louder and the fireman was taking off his jacket. He motioned to one of the bouncers and he grabbed a chair and handed it to the firefighter up on stage. He set it down and looked around. I kind of leaned behind Cal and then the crowd got louder. I peered over his shoulder and saw Lula making her way up onto the stage.
The fireman kissed her hand and then placed her into the seat. Everyone was hooting and hollering as he continued to dance around her. He ripped off his pants exposing his g-string and Lula screamed in delight. He sat down on her lap and wiggled his butt around and she stomped her feet up and down with excitement. Everyone was standing so I had to rise to my feet so I could continue watching the show. I found myself at the end of the stage next to Connie as we moved to the music.
The fireman stood up keeping his back to Lula and shook his ass. She reached her hands out and grabbed both of his cheeks. We all exploded with cheers and laughter. He turned around quickly and shook his head back and forth following it with his finger. He danced around behind her and put his hands on her shoulders. Again Lula was squealing and stomping her feet. I took a drink from my water and spit some out when I saw the fireman begin slipping his hands down her chest towards her boobs. Suddenly he slid down fast and had his hands planted on the floor. He started doing push-ups with his crotch in her face.
I handed my glass behind me and looked at Cal.l "The athleticism is amazing." I told him
He laughed hard "Only you bomber."
Connie was dancing next to me and I found myself swaying back and forth with her. We were bumping our hips and laughing as we watched Lula and her fireman. When the dance was done the bouncer grabbed Lula and helped her back off stage. Connie and I were still dancing when the Navy man came out. He moved around shaking his hips and Connie and I were echoing his moves. He danced around the stage stopping in front of each group of women as he slowly moved his hips. He got down off the stage and walked around to where we were. I turned around and he lifted me up into his arms. I had visions of the closing scene in Officer and A Gentleman. I grabbed his hat off of his head and put it on my own as I felt the crown fall off.
He carried me up onto the stage as the bouncer set up the chair. First he pulled me close to him but continued to hold me like a new bride. I blushed and covered my eyes shaking my head. The entire crowd was cheering for me. Finally the officer placed me into the chair. He danced around in front of me and I laughed. When he took of his shirt I covered my eyes but kept peaking in between my fingers. The man had no body fat on him at all. I bet he worked out at least six hours a day. He came closer and grabbed my hand. I looked up and he placed it on his chest and moved it slowly down to his abs.
"You go girl." Lula screamed out as I yanked my hand back.
The officer winked at me and took a few steps away as he danced for the crowd. He glanced over his shoulder and gave me a smile as he reached down and tore off his pants. The crowd erupted as he tossed away his pants and swayed his hips back and forth now only wearing a g-string. He danced his way back to me but I started freaking out. When he got close I held up my hand and shook my head. I was sure my entire face was red at this point. He lifted his head as an acknowledgement and danced in front of me. He turned his back to me and bent over shaking his ass as I smiled. He was extremely sexy and had an incredible body but he wasn't my man. I just couldn't reach out and grope some stranger. When the song was over he moved towards me and held out his hand. He gently pulled me to the steps and kissed me on the cheek before I walked down the stairs.
"He was so hot!." Mary Lou grabbed me into a hug
"Yeah!" I agreed as she held up two jello shots.
"Come on. I know you're a lightweight but just let it all go tonight." she told me as she handed me a shot. We both downed it pretty quickly and she hugged me again "I love you." she slurred
"You are my best friend ever." I hugged her back before she went off dancing.
I looked up and noticed Cal standing there with a huge smile. "Come on big guy. Let's walk around and mingle." I told him as I wrapped my arm around his.
"Hal is going to be pissed at you." he spoke close to my ear.
"Why?" I was confused
"He considers it his job to make sure you don't puke or do something stupid." he smiled
"Ranger's orders?" I asked
"Tank's orders" He snickered as I rolled my eyes.
I stumbled a bit and fell into Cal sightly and he held me up. "Take it easy Steph." he told me as he pulled my arm tighter against him to lead me around with Hal moving in directly behind me.
"Stephanie Plum! Oh my God I haven't seen you since we graduated." A woman came rushing over to me and pulled me into a hug.
"Yeah, it's been forever." I smiled as I hugged her back, but I had no idea who she was.
She pulled away but kept her hands on my shoulders. "This is so weird. I thought you'd be marrying Joe Morelli."
"You never know how things are going to turn out." I grimaced as I tried hard not to roll my eyes.
"So is he single now? He must be so heartbroken." she looked sad
"I am sure he is very vulnerable. He could probably use a friend. Why don't you give me your phone so I can give you his contact info." I suggested
"Really?" she asked as she handed me her phone. "Wow, do you think you can put in a good word for me? All through high school I always dreamed one day I would be Nicole Morelli. I was just starting to give up on that. I mean everyone said you two were engaged but you didn't have a ring. I figured until you had a ring there was still a chance." she babbled
Now I remember Nicole Pazza she was in my History class. She now had fake boobs and probably a face lift as well. I remember how she had chased after Joe even though he was with Terry. I am sure that he will be thrilled that I am passing out his number. Yes, it's childish but hey why not? "Thank you so much!" she oozed as I handed her back her phone. She pulled me in for another hug.
"No problem. I think you two would make a great couple!" I gave her my best fake smile as Cal took my hand and pulled me away.
"You have an evil streak." Cal smiled at me. "But I love it."
We laughed and I even heard Hal behind me giving a chuckle. As I wandered around mingling I wondered what Ranger's party looked like right now. Were there strippers? Who was naked? I could picture Lester up on a pole doing all kinds of tricks along with the ladies. I smiled to myself as I greeted a few more high school friends and handed out Morelli's number to two more women. Lula came up to me offering another drink and I took it motioning to her that I needed to finish my other drink first. She nearly skipped away as she headed back to the stage to watch the next dancer. Cal reached in and took the drink while Hal filled up my glass with more water. I still found myself swaying a bit as we walked, but I at least understood where I was and what I was doing. We were almost at the bar so I needed to head back to the people I had missed on the other side of the room.
I spun around and was face to face with Joyce Barnhardt. "Hello" she smiled at me
"What in the hell are you doing here?" I asked her
"I was invited." she smirked
"Who would invite you?" I glared
"Let's just say I found an invitation." she raised an eyebrow
"Why would you even want to come somewhere you are not wanted?" I heaved out a sigh
"Just wanted to see you act drunk and stupid." she tilted her head. "I was also hoping for some extra excitement. I saw you up on stage and just as I suspected you don't know what to do with a hot body."
"Whatever." I reached back and pulled the drink from Hal's hand and took a big gulp. Oops! This wasn't my water, and I knew immediately it had to be onr of the drinks he had intercepted. He tapped my shoulder and took the drink back replacing it with my special vodka.
"Well if I was up there I would have had him begging me to take him home." she smirked
"Good for you. But I have a man." I blinked my eyes trying to focus more.
"Yeah I remember you had Dickie and Joe. Oh wait, you lost the both right?" she looked too damn cheerful. "They must have found a woman who was more exciting in the bedroom. A woman who knows how to please her man."
"Great, keep 'em both." I shrugged
"Actually I had better pans." she bit her bottom lip
"Like what?" I asked as I felt Cal close at my side
"I was hoping Ranger would come to his senses and dump your fat ass before the wedding." she laughed
"That's not going to happen." Leya said as she came up behind Joyce.
"And her ass isn't fat." Cal muttered
"It's only a matter of time." Joyce leaned closer to my face.
"I doubt that." Hal muttered
"No way in hell." Leya spoke again
"What makes you so sure?" Joyce spun around to look at her and ignored Hal and Cal's comments completely.
"Because he's my brother." she glared.
"What's going on?"Celia asked as she joined Leya.
"Apparently this woman here with the fake hair and boobs thinks our brother would leave Stephanie." Leya informed her
Angel appeared at Leya's other side laughing. "Why? Is she so delusional to think he would even look at her?"
"He has looked at me. There is no mistaking the look of desire in his eyes." she whipped her head back to me. "It's a hero complex Stephanie Plum. He is only attracted to you because you idolize him and always need him to save the day. Eventually he'll get tired of it. I can see it already annoys him." she had a smarmy look on her face.
"If he looks annoyed it's because he's looking at you. He wouldn't touch you with a ten foot pole." I fired back
"You have no idea about my skills." Joyce's eyes narrowed.
"What skills?" Angel asked as she joined us.
"Oh, Stephanie didn't tell you?" Joyce looked back and forth between me and the girls.
"Tell who what?" Santanna asked suddenly appearing at my side. I glanced to my side and noticed Hal taking a small step back.
"Oh allow me to tell you all at once." Joyce took a big gulp from her drink and had a giant smile plastered across her face. She looked around at the small crowd completely in her glory. She was anxious to brag about her 'amazing skills'. I heaved out a big sigh and took a gulp from my own drink before she began.
"You see our little Stephanie here has always been jealous of me. She got married to a very handsome lawyer but he was in love with me. I believe somehow she tricked him or trapped him." she gave a slight out. "So naturally he came running to me his true love."
I rolled my eyes. "She screwed my ex-husband on our dining room table three weeks after I got married." I suddenly noticed the music had quieted down. I looked over at the stage and saw the dancer had frozen in place and was now watching us.
"She did what?" Leya was surprised
"Now she thinks she has a chance with my brother?" Celia laughed
"Men can't resist me." Joyce winked
"It would be a cold day in hell before he even let you polish his gun." Connie said as she stepped forward.
Joyce just laughed. "We'll see about that. Perhaps I should find my invitation to your wedding. It would be fun if I can pull him into a closet before the service."
"Are you insane?" Mary Lou asked her.
"Nope, I just know how damn good I am." she turned to look me dead in the eye. "Can you imagine how fast it would spread?" she held up her hands like a newspaper headline. "Fat ass Stephanie Plum left at the alter. Ranger chooses the sexy Joyce Barnhardt as the new Mrs. Manoso."
"Wow." Angel shook her head
"Delusional." Santanna also shook her head.
It was so silent now you could hear a pin drop. The bouncer was clearing his way through the crowd. A dancer dressed like a cowboy was behind him. The bouncer stepped aside and the cowboy stepped over to me.
"Is there a problem ma'am?" he smiled and took off his hat bowing slightly to me.
"Not anymore." I smiled at him
"Here we go again. Two kinds of men for her. Either men that want to save her weak ass or men who get paid to be nice to her." Joyce laughed
The cowboy turned to face her. "Or men with good taste. Men who prefer natural beauty rather than a painted up whore."
"Oh!" Lula yelled out as the crowd exploded.
"You go Cowboy!" Yelled out Grandma Mazur
"Tell her!" Nicole cheered
Joyce stood there and glared. "How much did you pay him to say that? Oh let me guess, he noticed your little sash. He knows if he is nice to you he will get paid more." she rolled her eyes
"Why are you still here? No one wants you here." he gave out a breath with a laugh "You must be used to feeling unwanted."
Again the crowd erupted "Damn!" Valerie called out
Joyce opened her mouth but Lula interrupted. "It's about time to take out the trash." she shouted as she rushed forward and lifted Joyce up. "I can take the hell out of the trash." She heaved her over her shoulder.
"She deserves what she gets." Grandma Mazur nodded "Floozy." she shouted
"Hey Fatty!" Joyce yelled as she tried to get out of Lula's grip.
"I know you didn't just call me fat. " Lula shook her head. "I was going to just set you out back, now you're nasty ass is going into the dumpster." Lula continued towards the back door.
The music went back up and people started moving back towards the stage. The cowboy turned to face me again. "I am not paid to stand up for a beautiful woman. The only thing I thought about when I looked at your sash is what a shame it was." he wiggled his eyebrows. "I am sure you could have handled yourself but not tonight. This is your night. Have fun and stay sexy." he leaned in and kissed my cheek before turning and running to hop back up onto the stage.
I turned back to look at the guys and Hal was shaking his head. "What?" I asked him
"Poor Ranger." he smirked
"Why?" I was confused
"He's always going to have to fight the men off with a stick." he winked at me
"Yeah, right now there are probably a dozen women throwing themselves at him." I rolled my eyes.
"Not if he has on his war face." Cal told me
"Maybe" I smiled as I grabbed the real drink from Hal. I took a big gulp before he pulled it away and shook his head.
"Tank is going to kill me." he sighed
Lula soon came back in sliding her hands back and forth "Well I took care of that." she smirked as everyone nearby applauded her. She shimmied her ass back to the stage.
"I always have your back." Leya came over and wrapped an arm around me.
"Thanks." I smiled as I leaned into her. She released me and clinked our glasses together before rejoining the ladies gathered around the stage. I got to drink more of the special vodka Hal handed back to me.
Bathroom break." I told the guys.
"Sure." Cal nodded
"That was so awesome." Hal whispered "I gotta admit that cowboy had great comebacks."
"I am kind of lucky to be surrounded by such great people." I agreed
"Yeah, I think he wouldn't mind being one of your supporters." Cal laughed
"Wait till I tell Ranger!" Hal smiled
"Hey!" I pouted
"I won't tell unless he asks. Then I can't lie." he admitted
Cal pushed open the door and hollered in "Anyone inside?"
After there was no response he nodded for me to go in and followed behind me. "What are you doing?" I asked him
"Ranger's orders." he held up his hands.
I handed Hal my glass and poor Cal followed me into the bathroom. I entered the stall but then I noticed the silence. "Can you run the sink or something?" I shouted out to him.
"Why?" he asked
"I can't pee when you are listening." I explained
"Sure." he snickered as I heard the water start to flow.
We finally emerged together as Nicole was walking by. She raised her eyebrows and I leaned over to give Cal a kiss on the cheek. He looked at me and then looked at her. "Evil." he shook his head.
The screams by the stage were pretty loud so I wondered closer. I immediately saw Grandma Mazur sitting in the chair now. The cowboy had been replaced by a construction worker. I moved closer to the stage and saw the guy hand her something covered with a cloth. She grabbed it and he ripped off the cover. I moved closer so I could see what it was. Hal exploded in laughter beside me. There on my grandmother's lap was a piece of cardboard and on top of it was a cake shaped like a penis. For one second I wondered what the cake would taste like before I shuttered. He lifted her from the seat and then turned her around as he gently pushed her down to her knees. He slid his own body into the seat and took the cake from her. He set it on his lap and pointed the tip towards her. I covered my mouth and shook my head as she leaned forward. Everyone screamed as she took a big bite from the tip. Suddenly I felt nauseous and turned to bury my head in Cal's shoulder.
"I should look away. It's disgusting. I just can't stop watching." Cal said quietly
"Like one of Steph's cars on fire." Hal agreed. "You know you shouldn't look but you can't help yourself."
"I need a drink." I told them
"Vodka?" Hal asked as he held out my glass.
"Something stronger." I told him as he shook his head.
"One more? Please." I batted my eyelashes and Hal shook his head before he l finally gave in and walked away.
"You sure you're okay?" Cal asked
"Yeah, I'm fine." I assured him as Hal suddenly reappeared at my side and handed me a penis cup.
"Really?" I rolled my eyes
"They only have those or shot glasses. You don't need a shot." he explained
"Fine" I blew out a breath before taking a big drink.
"Having fun?" Valerie asked as she walked towards me.
"I was before Grandma ate that cake." I shook my head with a shiver
"I know right?" she laughed "If mom were here she would be behind the bar drinking straight from the bottle."
"So true." I laughed "Thank you for not allowing Lula to invite our mother and Mari. That would have been awkward."
"That cowboy was hot!" she waved her hand in front of her face.
"Yeah but nothing compares to my man." I stuck out my tongue as we both laughed.
Valerie stopped laughing and scanned my face. "You're really happy."
"Yes." I looked at her confused.
"I just don't think I have ever seen you so happy. So confident." she remarked
"I am Val, I really am." I leaned in and we hugged tightly. "I have an amazing man who supports me." I thought to myself how we were teaching each other to be better. No more running away for me and more talking for him.
"You deserve it." she smiled when we parted.
"Thanks." I beamed
"I need to go and make sure Grandma doesn't stay up on that stage all night." she laughed as she turned to head back to the stage.
"You're blushing." Hal said as he leaned close to my ear.
"Shut up." I crinkled up my nose and playfully punched his arm.
I finished up my drink by the time Lula approached me. "Are you ready white girl?"
"Ready for what?" I eyed her suspiciously.
"Your big moment." she had a mischievous look across her face.
"I am not going up on that stage again." I pulled away from her.
"No Steph. There is no way anyone can outdo your Grandma's performance anyway." she grabbed my arm and guided me away from the tables as the guys followed along. "I need you to be open minded."
"I don't think I am going to like this." I swayed a bit as we walked.
"I know you're a little shy. You like to do your freaky business behind closed doors. " she winked at me as we stopped in front of a curtain.
"What is this?" I slurred
"A private little show for you." she smirked
"Oh no." I waved my hands in protest and took a step away crashing into Hal's chest. He steadied me and Lula grabbed my arm.
"Don't spoil the fun." she reached for both of my hands and slapped handcuffs on me.
"LULA!" I shouted through clenched teeth.
"Just go with it. Let it happen." she spoke quietly as she pulled out a long silk scarf.
"What the hell is that?" I was frustrated
"A blindfold." she explained
"No." I told her as I looked to the guys. "Ranger would not approve." I warned her
"Let me check out this room." Cal told Lula as we stood there in silence. I glared at Lula before looking down at the cuffs on my wrist. I wondered how she could never move that fast when I needed her to cuff a skip. Finally Cal stepped back out. "It's fine. Hal headed to the other side of the wall. Only two ways in and I frisked the dancer."
"What?" I whined
"Thanks big guy." Lula smiled as she spun me around. I was dizzy and Cal reached out to steady me as Lula fixed the blindfold around my head. "Can you see anything?" she asked as I blinked over and over coming up with only darkness. My first thought was to panic, but I listened to the music and felt Cal's hands on mine. I knew I was okay.
"I got ya Bomber." he assured me. I felt Lula's hands on my shoulders as she was guiding me. Cal was pulling my hands forward. I felt us pass through the curtain and then I was pushed into a seat.
"WAIT!" I yelled as I suddenly felt my neck tingle. "Ranger's here."
"No, that's the alcohol talking." Lula assured me as Cal laughed.
"I don't think Boss would be caught dead in a place like this." he was still laughing.
"Have fun." Lula giggled
"This isn't fun." I muttered but there was silence
"Cal?" I called out "Cal?" still no answer.
I wiggled back in the soft seat. I concluded that I was sitting on a couch. I thought back to the times I had been kidnapped. I assured myself this was different and there was no way that Cal and Hal would allow me to get hurt. I knew nothing dangerous was going to happen to me. I was listening to the gentle sound of the music. I could hear the sexy beat but it wasn't loud. I whipped my head to the side as I suddenly noticed the music get louder. It was as if someone had turned on a speaker in here. I took a deep breath releasing it as I tried to relax a bit. Then I held my breath when I heard a noise. It sounded like the curtain moving.
"Is someone there?" I asked
"Shhh" came the response.
"Uhm." I swallowed "Sir." I hesitated. "I am sure you are very sexy. I bet you are a really talented dancer also. I think you are wasting your time with me." I continued. "I'm not saying there is anything wrong with what you do. I am sure lots of women enjoy it."
I found myself starting to feel the alcohol and I was a bit buzzed. "Uhm who knows? Maybe it would be fun. Just for me, well I'm just not..."
I was interrupted as he grabbed my hands. They were big warm hands and they were placing mine against a warm surface. My hands were being moved up and down and I realized they were someone's abs. "Is that you cowboy? Wow. That's really nice. You work out a lot I bet. You should be very proud of your body. I am sure the women find it incredibly attractive."
He gave out a breath with a slight laugh. "I am sorry. I am not trying to come across as rude or disrespectful. I am sure you would totally turn me on usually. It's just I am a little buzzed and I am getting married next weekend. I love my fiancee." I tried to explain as I felt my hands being moved up higher to a very hard strong chest.
I giggled as I felt myself getting slightly moving to the beat. I guess maybe I might be slightly drunk after that last Mai Tai. I snapped from my thoughts realizing this stranger was still moving my hands along his chest and abs. "Listen, I am sure this gets many women excited. This just isn't my thing. I have to be honest, this is doing nothing for me." I giggled again as my hands were pulled away.
He held out my hands with only one of his. I heard a slight noise and then a liquid was squirted into my hands. He grabbed them again and slid them all over his abs and chest. "I don't mind helping you get oiled up for your show. I am sure the women will appreciate your shining muscles..." I couldn't focus.
He suddenly pulled away from me. I was o the edge pf my seat wondering what would happen next. I felt hands on my ankles and nearly jumped out of the seat. "Hey, excuse me. Don't you have rules about touching people?" I waited but got no response so I moved my legs to the side. He grabbed my ankles and quickly moved them back to where they were "Uhm excuse me sir? My fiancee is a rather large and intimidating man. I don't really think he would appreciate this."
"Shhh" came another response.
I tried to stand up and swayed to the side a bit before he pushed me back down into my seat. His hands now went straight to my calves. "I can't tell you enough how very impressive I am sure you are. I absolutely respect your job and the hard work it takes to maintain your body and your dancing skills. This is my bachelorette party." I shook my head "I'm sure you already knew that."
I jumped and let out a giggle as his hands touched the backs of my knees. He pulled them away, but when he put them back there I jumped again this time falling to the side with laughter. He grabbed my shoulders and straightened me up "I'm so sorry." I apologized as I snickered "I know this is supposed to be sensual but I just..."
I felt his hands on top of my knees and clenched my legs tightly together. "Okay, I'm not going to be nice anymore. I appreciate how you stood up for me earlier Cowboy but really I am kind of freaked out by this. I know you are just trying to do your job. I know my friends set you up to this. I will make sure to give you a big tip and you don't even have to do anything."
One hand went back to my ankle and slowly slid all the way up my leg to my knee. "Alright, that's enough. Let me go get you another friend. I will tip you and she can tip you. You will get plenty of tips just understand your dance for me is done."
"Shhh" another response
"Listen, no one freaking shushes me. I was trying to be nice." I stood up and took one step. I lost my balance and started to fall forward when he caught me. He held me against him and I quickly moved my hands to the side so they wouldn't touch anything they shouldn't. He spun me around and I started to tilt the side. He righted me before I felt his hand on my back. He started above my butt and slid up to my neck. He did it again more forcefully this time.
I fell forward. I didn't move my hands quickly enough but I turned my head. My cheek was resting on the cushion with my ass in the air. I felt his hands on the sides of my hips. I was trying to get myself up when he pressed against my ass.
"Whoah" I nearly yelled but he ignored me and continued.
"CAL! CAL!" I yelled twice as I felt a hand go around my mouth.
"What?" I heard Cal's voice. "Kinky." he clicked his tongue "Just go with it Steph. Nothing bad is going to happen. What happens in the room stays in the room." he assured me with a giggle
"Hey, no I don't want to." I began when my mouth was uncovered. I realized quickly he was gone from the room. He had probably only stuck his head in.
I felt his body lean against me and his breath in my ear. "Shhh!"
"Oh my God! Will you freaking stop with that shit already. I DO NOT WANT A FREAKING DANCE FROM OR WITH YOU!." I wiggled away but fell over to my side on the cushion. My butt was still turned towards him and I jerked as I felt a hand slap my ass.
"I'm done being nice." I wiggled trying to get myself onto my feet. I ended up falling right onto the floor butt first.
Well, at least he can't smack it anymore I smiled to myself. He grabbed my shoulders and pulled me up onto my knees. Then I felt hands in my hair, rather the back of my hair. I was a little disoriented but I could feel the heat of his body. He slowly moved my head forward, but it just made me dizzy. I started to fall to the side but he caught me by the side of my head. His hand was against my cheek and he rubbed it.
"Cowboy, you are a wonderful person. A great gentleman. I am sure if I hadn't found my Mr. Right I would definitely go out on a date with you. But..."
He pulled me in for a hug and kept me tight against him. When he pulled back I fell onto my butt again. I could feel him lean in towards me so I did the only thing I could think of. I rammed my head forward hard and heard him let out a gush of air. "I'm sorry I had to go there but no means no." I slurred
I was sure he was not near me anymore and I pulled myself to my feet but fell back onto the couch. I heard the curtain move and there were hands on me pulling me up. "Bomber." I heard as I felt light taps on my face.
"Cal stop. Already have a headache." I shook my head and moved my hands around they were still cuffed. "Are you going to help me out here?"
"Steph, let yourself have some fun. Stop headbutting people and relax. No one is naked, it's all in good fun."
"That wasn't fun." I told him
"Listen, Lula is real upset. She wants you to have a good time. Let the dancer come back. You should at least apologize." he begged
"NO WAY!" I whined
"Just five minutes and then I will come and get you." he assured me
"He gets five minutes and that is it. Then I want to go home."
"Okay no problem." he nodded.
I sat back against the couch sulking as I heard Cal leave the room. I heard the curtain again and knew he had returned. "Look, I'm really sorry I hurt you."
I felt the cushion next to me dip down. There was a hand on my leg and he was patting it. He grabbed my shoulder and turned me. Both of his hands were on my shoulders and he started massaging me. "That feels nice." I admitted, but then he quickly removed his hands. He reached down to mine and unlocked the cuffs. "Thank you." I told him as I reached up for the blindfold. He took my hands and placed them down to my legs before he went back to his massage.
I felt better like I wasn't trapped anymore. I appreciate the massage and the fact that he was no longer being over the top sexual. "You really have talented hands." I smiled as I suddenly felt his breath on my ear. His hands moved down and he grabbed me around the waist and pulled me to him.
"Why don't you just take off the blindfold and show me your dance moves. I am sure they are really impressive." I took a deep breath.
He released my waist and moved his hands to the back of my hair. I felt him slowly untie the scarf as he let it fall onto my lap. I started to turn my head but he turned it back so that I was facing forward. He leaned into my neck again and kissed me right below my ear. I pulled away and spun around and found myself face to face with Ranger.
"What the hell?" My eyes went wide.
"Babe" he smiled
"RANGER!" I jumped to my feet but fell back onto my ass before I could move forward. I laughed out loud as I gave him a goofy grin.
"Babe." he raised his eyebrow
The light bulb went off in my head. "That was you? The whole time?"
"Babe" he sighed
"I am so sorry." I told him as I reached out and took his hands in mine.
"It's okay." He released my hands and pulled me towards him as he wrapped his arm around my waist.
"If I would have known..." I began and then suddenly I was angry. I pulled away from him. "Were you testing me? Were you trying to see if I was into it? Maybe testing to see if I would cheat?"
"Babe."
"No, not Babe. Why are you here? Why aren't you at your own party?" I slumped my head against the back of the couch.
He reached his hand over and stroked my cheek "I wasn't testing you. I didn't for a second think you would cheat at all."
"Why?" I pouted
"The guys said they were sick of me whining about you. Apparently I was telling them over and over again how none of the strippers compared to you." his lips turned up a bit at the sides
"And?" I was trying to hide my happiness at what he had said
"Lester thought it would be fun to mess with you. I was just about to take off your blindfold. I was moving your head to turn it up to face me before I took it off." he explained as he leaned closer and kissed my forehead.
I thought for a second. "Okay, I will forgive you and apologize now. I am warning you that in the morning I might change my mind."
"Maybe if I gave you something else to dream about?" he raised that damn eyebrow.
"Really?" I dared
"Really" he nodded as he stood up. He stepped back a few steps and looked directly into my eyes as his pupils dilated. When he stood up I found myself looking at his oiled up chest and abs. I felt suddenly hot when I looked down to see his black silk boxers. He began to wiggle his hips. I rolled my eyes and yawned. Next he decided to gyrate to the music but I glanced at the ceiling pretending not to care. I finally took notice when he moved towards the wall and set one hand against it as he ground his body forward. I felt my eyebrows both move up into my hairline as I watched him. He glanced over his shoulder and noticed that he had my attention. I was impressed by his sexy moves and quickly pictured myself against that wall.
He moved to me and took my hands moving them up and down on his chest and abs. He pulled me to my feet and held me around the waist as he circled his hips against time I felt my panties completely get ruined. I reached out to pull him closer but he pulled away. Without his help I fell back onto the couch.
He walked across the room and went down to his knees. His eyes nearly made me cum right there as he crawled towards me. He stopped half way and went down to his stomach. He pulled himself up like he was going to do a push up. He looked up at me and winked before he ground his lower body against the ground. I let out a moan and he smiled. I wanted to be that floor right now. I jumped up and then quickly fell forward before he caught me. We were both on our knees facing each other.
"A little tipsy Babe?" he pulled me against his chest.
"Maybe" I said in a deep tone
He pulled me tightly against him before turning my face to him and kissing me. There was no gentle or sweet in this kiss. This was pure passion and desire. If I hadn't been on my knees already I would have probably fainted by now. I felt his hand slide down my back and he was slowly pushing me back. He never broke our kiss as I slowly moved my legs out from under me. He made sure his hand was behind my head before I was completely flat. He stood up and walked away. When he reached the other side of the room he turned around to look at me. He dropped down again and crawled to me slowly. He went over my feet and over my legs then he stopped. He pressed his lower body flush against my own. He held his face above mine and I reached up to run my hands over his chest.
"I was surprised you didn't know it was me." he admitted
"I felt my spidey sense that you were here." I pulled him in for a kiss
"But I didn't turn you on. Maybe it's only my face that gets you excited." he pushed out his bottom lip
"Are you really pouting?" I smiled as he sucked in his lip and shook his head.
"But you didn't even feel the least bit excited?"he asked
"No. But..." I teased
"But?" he was hanging on my every word
"If you had just said Babe...you would have had me.." I admitted as he leaned in for another kiss.
"Babe" he spoke against my lips. Quickly he pulled away "Who the hell is cowboy?"
I laughed and pulled him back to me for another kiss. "Don't worry about him." I told him when he pulled himself up. He reached out and helped me up. He pulled me against him and kissed me. Of course it was the kind of kiss where I forgot the name of any other man, I even forgot my own name.
Cal stuck his head into the room. "You two need to get a room, but not this one." he wiggled his eyebrows.
"Thanks." I smiled at Cal
"Cal, watch her." Ranger told him as he went through the other curtain.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you it was him." he said as he steadied me.
"You can make up for it by getting me one more jello shot." I winked
"Then he would kill me." Cal explained as Ranger came back into the room fully dressed.
"Why am I going to kill you?" he asked Cal as he came closer and took my hand.
"She wants one more shot." He looked down and moved his foot back and forth.
Ranger stared at me for a minute "Okay, come on Babe." Ranger pulled me from the room as Cal followed behind us. He led us to the bar and ordered a tequila shot. With one hand he cleared all of the glasses and cups before lifting me up to sit on the bar.
"What are you doing?" I asked him. I looked back to the bartender who had a big smile on his face. Ranger lifted my feet and pushed me back until I was laying on my back across the bar. The bartender leaned forward and put a lemon in my mouth as he handed Ranger the shot and salt shaker.
He raised one eyebrow as he looked at me. I glanced to Cal who also had a big smile on his face. Hal was next to him with his jaw practically hanging on the ground. Suddenly Lula and many of the other women made their way over to watch what was going on. The bartender handed Ranger a pair of scissors next. He pulled at the fabric of my dress and snipped the material exposing my belly button. I tried to protest but he just gently pushed me back down. Next he moved as his eyes gazed at my breasts. He started at my neck and licked a trail down to the furthest point my dress would allow. He pulled back and sprinkled some salt on me. The lemon in my mouth was giving me a bitter taste in my. I glanced to the side and saw Connie fanning herself. I noticed none of Ranger's sisters were nearby.
I felt a cold liquid fill my belly button. I looked down to see Ranger handing the empty glass to the bartender. He leaned down and wrapped his mouth around my belly he plunged his tongue in before he sucked out the tequila. He slowly moved up hovering above my body as he passed everything up to my breasts. He leaned in and licked the salt from me. Finally he made his way to my mouth and used his to pull out the lemon. He sucked out the lemon and then spit it to the side before his lips came crashing into mine. The women surrounded us let out a big cheer. I was sure I also heard some moans. I heard Connie announce she just had an orgasm.
Ranger pulled me up and gently eased me off of the bar and onto a stool. Lula was at his side instantly. "I'm next." she announced.
"Sorry, I am a one woman man." he explained as she let out a breath that moved her lips to make a noise before she turned and stalked away.
I focused and tried to look around as the women slowly started moving away. A couple of them looking back at Ranger shaking their heads. It was as if they were thinking 'what a shame he is taken'. I was still in shock by his public show of affection. I shook my head trying to get the images out. They were on repeat showing me over and over what he had just done to me. My panties were beyond ruined. I looked up to see Nicole in front of me holding out her phone. "I would rather have his number." she told me with her eyes wide with excitement.
"Sorry, that's my fiancee." I explained as I pushed her phone back to her.
"Well that definitely explains why you dumped Morelli. Damn that was hot, I bet every guy here just added that to their spank bank. I need to go home and take a shower." she wiggled her eyebrows.
"Thanks for coming." I told her as I waved. When I did I started to fall forward but Ranger helped me straighten back up.
Hal still had his mouth wide open as his eyes were fixed on Ranger. "I'm impressed Boss, I know the guys will be shocked." Cal nodded with a smile and Ranger glared at him.
"Never seen you like that." Cal was blinking
"You got mad skills." Hal still had the look of amazement in his eyes.
"I hear we're doing body shots with the bride." One of the dancers announced as he moved past Cal and Hal.
I had on a goofy smile and leaned my head against Ranger's shoulder. "Sorry you missed it." he told him as he crossed his arms across his chest.
"Damn. Guess I'll have to go back and let the Grandma smack my ass some more." he turned to walk away and muttered "I don't get paid enough for this shit."
We all let out a laugh and Ranger hung his arm around my shoulders. "Come on Babe. You ready to go home?"
"Back to Rangeman." I raised my hand high with a closed fist as I slurred my words.
"Tell Tank I tried." Hal pleaded.
"She's fine." Cal assured him as he came to my side.
We started moving towards the exit. Ranger on one side and Cal on the other leading me out. I thanked everyone we passed. I realized my feet weren't on the floor. "I'm flying." I announced as I stretched my arms. The guys quickly switched their grips to keep me up.