Part 25
Knowing Kevin wasn’t going to let this drop, AJ carried a still sleeping Chelsea to her room and set her gently on the bed. He was hoping she’d continue sleeping and he’d be able to hold Kevin off as long as possible.
Unfortunately, not being next to AJ and having the security of his presence woke Chelsea. Her voice was soft and gravelly as she called out, “Alex.”
“I’m right here, beautiful,” assured AJ as he took her hand.
Struggling to sit up, she asked, “Where are we?”
“Your room. You fell asleep in the car.” AJ gave her a hand and made sure she had pillows behind her back.
Tears began to roll down her cheeks and sobs made her body shake. “I’m sorry, Alex.”
“For what, baby? You didn’t do anything.”
“I didn’t tell you….”
AJ placed a finger on her lips. “Not now, Chelsea. You’re tired and I’m sure your pain medicine has worn off. We can talk tomorrow….or whenever you’re ready.”
Surprised, Chelsea sniffled, “You don’t mind the fact that I strip?”
“No, as long as I get a private show,” smiled AJ.
“Only for you,” whispered Chelsea. Taking his finger in her hand, Chelsea said, “I swear, Alex…the only thing I did was dance. I never….”
Touching his lips to hers, he kissed her. “We’ll talk more later. Now, let me help you change and we’ll get some sleep,” he soothed as he started to unbutton her blouse.
A pale pink rose in her cheeks and she smiled shyly as she placed her hands on his to stop him. “I want this too but…”
“But what, beautiful?”
“I’m nervous.”
“No need to be.”
“I know. I guess it’s kind of stupid given that I stripped for complete strangers.”
“I’m not a stranger, Chelsea. I’m the man who has fallen hopelessly in love with you,” whispered AJ as he pulled his hands from hers and caressed her cheeks with his fingers. Closing the distance, he kissed her again, slowly, his tongue requesting entrance and dipping in just a tiny bit to take a tentative taste.
Tenderly, she touched his face, tracing his beard with her fingertips. Against his lips, she requested, “Say it again, Alex.”
He pulled back to look into her eyes. “Chelsea, I love you.” Seeing that she was about to say something, he cut her off by saying, “I know its fast and there’s so much we don’t know about each other but I want to be with you to learn every little thing about you and be the one to make your wishes come true.”
It had all come out in one breath and she could see that he was as nervous about professing his feelings as she was about undressing for him but it was heart warming. She held his hands as she turned to place kisses in each palm. “I wasn’t going to say anything because I love you too,” she whispered. “But I’m scared.”
“So am I but we’re in this together. I know Kevin broke your heart but I promise, I don’t have to choose. I’m with you and only you.”
His brown eyes soothed her fears somewhat but she asked, “Why do you want to stick around when I lied about my past? Not to mention that I stripped for strange men.”
“First of all, you didn’t lie to me. We never talked about our pasts that much…not so that you could tell me about the erotic dancing. Besides, I’d be a hypocrite to dump you because of that when I dated Playmates who took EVERYTHING off.”
“True,” laughed Chelsea.
AJ spotted the rose and gown he’d pushed out of the way when he’d set Chelsea on the bed and he remembered his plans for a romantic evening. Reaching down to pick them both up, he handed the rose to her as he said, “Chelsea, I had tonight all planned, including telling you how much I love you. I wanted to simply hold you in my arms while you slept.”
“Sounds wonderful.” She took a smell of the rose and smiled. “Alex, you’re trying to spoil me, aren’t you? All the flowers this afternoon and now this.”
“Yeah, I am and here’s another present,” whispered Alex as he handed her the gown.
“OH!” Fingering the soft satin, a tear fell. “This is so beautiful.”
“Howie picked it out.”
“I’ll have to thank him in the morning because it is absolutely gorgeous.”
“Ready for me to help you get in on?”
Chelsea nodded her head shyly and Alex reached out to finish unbuttoning her blouse. Tenderly, he slipped it off her shoulders then tossed it aside without taking his eyes off her. Next he reached around her to unhook her bra. Tossing it aside as well, AJ found himself wanting to touch her but as he reached out, his hands began to tremble.
Chelsea took his hands and kissed them before placing them on her breasts. “I won’t break, I promise,” she reassured lovingly.
AJ caressed the firm mounds gently. “You’re so beautiful,” and he leaned to place a kiss on each breast.
“That feels soooo good. I’ve missed this…having a man touch me.”
“Chels…I’m not sure I….” AJ stopped and pulled away. He wanted nothing more than to make love to her but he knew she was tired and in pain. Taking the gown, he slipped it over her head. “Can you get your skirt?” he asked shyly.
“Yeah, I can.”
“I’m going to go get your medicines.”
“Okay.”
AJ started to leave but stopped and leaned over to give her a kiss. “I won’t be long, beautiful,” he promised brushing her cheek with his fingertips.
Chelsea watched AJ leave and the slowly finished undressing tossing the skirt into the pile with the rest of her clothes. Sliding down into the covers getting comfortable, Chelsea thought about AJ. She knew he was nervous too and it gave her a warm feeling inside.
