Howie opened the door for Sarah and she got into his corvette. She watched him circle the car and get in. He turned in his seat to face her and gave her the rose. "A rose for the rose of my heart."
A tear rolled down her cheek as she took it. Howie leaned to her and with his finger wiped it away then kissed her lightly. "Don’t cry, baby."
"I can’t help it," she whispered.
"Wanna go home?"
Sarah nodded ‘yes’ afraid to speak; afraid she’d break down.
The drive to the house was quiet but as he headed out of town, Howie reached over and took Sarah’s hand in his locking his fingers with hers. He held on to it even as he shifted the gears.
As they pulled through the gates, Howie saw that John had left and was relieved that he and Sarah would have some privacy. He parked, got out, and went around to open the door. Walking into the apartment, the phone rang and Howie looked at Sarah.
Softly, she said, "Go on and answer it."
Howie picked up the phone and as he talked, he watched Sarah as she went out onto the balcony. As she stood there, she let her hair down and the breeze blew through it. Howie’s heart was in his throat watching her.
"Damn, she looks so good," he thought and he felt himself harden. He made his excuses and hung up.
Joining Sarah on the balcony, Howie put his arms around her waist from behind and kissed her neck. He whispered against her skin, "I love you, baby."
Sarah turned around in Howie’s arms and leaned her forehead against his. She put her hands on his chest and played with the medallion on the necklace she had given him for Christmas. She said softly, "I’m sorry, ‘D’. I never meant to hurt you."
Putting his finger to her lips, Howie said, "Shhh...you didn’t do anything wrong."
He stepped back taking her hand in his and walking backwards, led her to their bedroom. Once there, he pulled her to him and took her face in his hands kissing her lightly. His lips were like butterflies against her skin and Sarah felt like she was melting. She tried to protest but he wouldn’t let her say anything as he ran his hands lightly down her arms. He stopped at her hands and lifted them to kiss each fingertip.
Sarah gave in to Howie and began to unbutton his shirt placing tiny kisses on his chest after each button was opened. He slipped his shirt off when she was done and pulled her closer to him. He reached for the hem of her shirt and lifted it over her head exposing her bare breasts.
"God, you’re so beautiful," he whispered as he bent to kiss each nipple. The pink nubs hardened as his tongue bathed each one lovingly.
Sarah leaned her head back closing her eyes and loosing herself in the pleasure of his touch. She moaned softly, "This feels so good, Howie."
Howie continued to kiss her trailing down to her stomach as his hands moved lightly down her back causing her skin to goose-pimple. At the waistband of her shorts, he unfastened them and let them drop around her ankles to leave her standing in front of him naked. He looked up at her surprised that she wasn’t wearing any panties either.
Sarah giggled softly, "You forgot to bring me some and your manager is going to get a surprise when he opens up."
Howie grinned as he stood up and put his arms around her. Through his pants, Sarah could feel his hardness and as she reached for him, he said, "Not this time, Sarah." He held her hands behind her back as he did his little ‘Salsa’ number against her causing her *honey* to flow.
"Baby, I need you," she moaned.
"Good things come to those who wait," whispered Howie as he moved her to the bed. He lay her down gently and then finished undressing. Joining Sarah on the bed, he ran his hands across her soft body touching all the places he knew that drove her crazy. "Your skin is as soft as the rose petals."
Sarah looked into his eyes and volumes were spoken in the unsaid words. She reached to pull him closer but he took her hands and held them beside her as he kissed her, his tongue tasting her, as he moved down her body once more. He nipped lovingly at her skin leaving small, red marks and at her navel, he ran his tongue around it as he moved one hand down to caress her hot *sugarbox*. She moaned with pleasure as he inserted first one finger and then another using his thumb to stroke her clit. He moved them in and out rhythmically in a dance of sheer erotic pleasure.
Sarah moaned, "Oh, god, Howie!"
"Feel good, baby?"
"Uh huh."
Howie moved back up and took her hands to hold them above her head as he entered her slowly. He stroked in and out with a tenderness and passion that set off an inferno in Sarah. He kissed her as they made love, his kisses matching his strokes.
Sarah felt the familiar waves washing over her and as she tightened around him, Howie felt himself slipping away. His strokes quickened and in a flood of heated passion, they climaxed together.
After making love, the couple lay entwined in each other. Howie nuzzled her neck as she stroked his arms. She loved the feel of his body next to hers, the way he touched her...the feeling of being warm and protected.
"Where are you going to go?"
"Back to Becca’s I guess."
"Stay with me tonight?"
Sarah’s heart broke at the sound of Howie pleading for her to stay. She said softly, "Just tonight."
Their relationship was forever changed from that point on. Sarah wanted the protection that Howie offered but she also wanted the excitement that she felt with AJ and Kevin. Each man respected her decision to date all three and not rush anything. They each loved her in their own way and wanted her to be happy.
Protection or Excitement...only she could decide.
The end ... 7-3-01