Hello, everyone. Here is the ending of a story I wrote last year. I never posted it because, I felt it wasn't good enough, but it is a story I really liked. So I decided to submit it anyway. If you like it, fine. If not, well that's OK too.
I certainly hope you read it. It's a long read, but I think it will be worth it in the end. If you are going to search for errors and mistakes, I'm sure you will find plenty, as this is self-edited, but please don't let human error distract you from the story.
Chapter 4
Ross
I plan to marry this girl. She will be my wife one day. That's one of the reasons I stopped.
I took a moment to admire her beauty. She is beautiful with deep brown skin, gorgeous brown eyes, bountiful breast and a tapered waist with a sexy long legs and a dynamic body.
I entered her home and drew her into an intimate kiss. She wrapped her legs around my waist and I felt the evidence of her arousal pressed against me. She was so wet and I was as hard as steel. She rubbed her body against mine and I wanted to explode.
This was wrong. As much as I wanted to continue, I knew we needed to stop.
"No, not like this."
"Don't stop, Ross. Please." she pleaded as she sought comfort in my arms once more. I removed myself from her tight embrace and lowered her to the floor.
To distract us both from what we truly wanted, I changed the topic and talked about our outing.
"Anna, I am looking forward to seeing the city with you tomorrow. I know how to find some places but there are many places I haven't been.
Anna sighed and chuckled. "I think Mr. Smith is trying to play match maker. He knows my knowledge of this city is limited. He should be showing you around."
"Hmmm, that might be true. But he is not as pretty as you are and I would rather see your pretty face than his." I retorted holding her close.
She wrapped her arms around me tightly and laid her head on my shoulder. She inhaled my scent than licked my neck sucking on the skin gently. Her hot tongue touching my skin and the gentle suction of her mouth fired every inch of my being.
"Anna, I'd better leave now." I whispered, then I kissed her once more and held her close for a moment. When we were breathing normally again, I left.
I was at her apartment a little early Saturday morning. I just wanted to spend the day with her. I didn't care if we toured the city or not.
I rang her doorbell around 7:30. "Who is it? Her sweet voice called.
"It's me." I answered as I waited anxiously for her to open the door.
I was excited when I heard the locks turn. The door opened and there she stood before me wearing her robe.
The sight of her in her night wear sent shock waves through my body. Instantly, I hardened.
It didn't help that I could only imagine what was under that robe.
"Good morning Ross. Please have a seat. I'll be dressed in a minute." She offered me a seat in her small kitchen.
I sat at her dining room table and she went to her bedroom to dress. Knowing the only thing separating me from her naked form was a thin door, drove me crazy.
Fifteen minutes later, Anna came out of her room. She was wearing a pair of blue jeans with a red and white wifebeater tee set, covered with an open half shirt. She had pulled her hair back into a ponytail.
I stood and walked to her. Very gently, I released her hair. Her long gorgeous locks flowed freely around her shoulders.
"Anna," I whispered. "You truly are lovely", I whispered as I stared into her eyes.
Anna
I had just gotten out of the shower and was about to dress when the doorbell rang.
Ross was early. I let him in and he looked amazing. He wore a simple black t-shirt with black jeans that accentuated his form. I asked him to sit at my dining room table and left to dress.
I was embarrassed that he saw me in my robe, so I dressed as quickly as I could. Fifteen minutes later, I was ready to go.
Ross walked up to me and releasedmy hair and told me that hair that was that lovely should not be restrained.
We left my apartment, and went out for our day together.
The city was not that big, so after eating breakfast at Don's Diner, I showed him the parts of the city that I knew about.
In about three hours, our tour was finished. We went to the par and just spent time together. Ross told me stories about his childhood. He described in details the squabbles he'd had with his siblings.
I must admit that I was jealous. As an only child, with parents that were career driven, I only had books and my imagination to keep me company.
I felt his pain as he talked about losing his best friend Rory. I didn't have a best friend or any friends when I was a kid.
As he talked, I wondered what his family would think of me. I wasn't Apostolic, although I enjoyed attending the church. His mother seemed really strict and I felt as if she'd never approve of him being with me.
Unconsciously I withdrew, thinking.
His family will not accept me. I'm not a part of their church. I really like this guy, but I won't ask him to choose. In the end he'd have to, and he probably won't choose me. After today, I won't bother him again.
.
I would simply enjoy this day with him and put any ideas or romantic notions out of my head.
Ross stopped talking and asked me to tell him about my childhood. There wasn't much to tell. When I finished, talking, he had a really tight smile on his face.
"Anna, I don't mean any disrespect, but I'd love to spend a little time alone with your parents." He said in a tight voice.
The implied threat was clear and surprisingly I was somewhat offended. "Well, Mr. Thompson, I'm sorry if my story wasn't as entertaining as yours. Apparently this day was not a good idea."
I knew I didn't stand a chance with him anyway, so once he expressed his thoughts on my parents it solidified my decision.
I stood and asked him to take me home.
"No," he said.
Taken aback, I stared at him, "No, what do you mean, no?" I asked. "I'm tired and I want to go home, please."
"You want to get away from me for some reason, and I want to know why?" he asked.
"I was supposed to show you around the city and I have done that. You have been very kind, but I know there is probably some other things you'd rather be doing." I explained.
"No, Anna, that's not the truth. I want the truth." Ross demanded softly.
I gasped. My eyes flew to his and he must have seen something in my eyes because he stood quickly and pulled me into his arms and held me for a moment. I wrapped my arms around him and just for that moment, I pretended he was mine.
Ross
We finished our tour and ended up at the park. I told Anna about my childhood and my family. While I was talking about my life, she withdrew from me. Not so much physically, but mentally.
She sat, listened attentively, and even laughed at my childhood antics, but I could feel her cool toward me and I didn't like it.
I stopped talking and asked her about her childhood. Anna looked away, as if she had secrets. This made me pause for a moment.
She took a deep breath and told me her story.
She told me about being cared for by babysitters and nannies. Her mother was a scientist and her father was a businessman who catered to her mother. Her parents were so focused on their careers that they spent the minimal amount of time they could with her.
I knew she was smart, but I had no idea she was a veritable genius. She finished high school so early and went straight to University. Her parents throughout the years were mostly MIA as usual.
I had issues with my parents as well, but they would never leave me on my own like that.
All of a sudden I felt anger combined with hurt for a little girl that had to depend on others to show her affection. In that instance I hated her parents and wanted to confront them.
Anna looked at me and pain flashed in her eyes. All of a sudden she wanted to go home. I wanted to know why. She gave me a reason, but I knew it wasn't true. So I called her on it.
"Ross, I just want to go home, now." Anna whispered as I held her and she held me in return.
I stepped back and Anna let go and walked away from me with her back to me. I knew she was trying to get her emotions under control so I gave her a moment.
"You hate my parents, don't you?" she asked.
"Honestly, Anna, I don't like them. They hurt you." I answered.
"Ross, how would your Mom feel if you brought me home?" she asked.
Then I understood, I finally got it. With my background and the rules of my church, she didn't think we could be together.
"Anna, my mother has nothing to do with who I date. She will have her opinion, but I choose who I spend my time with." I explained.
"Ross, when did we start dating? I thought we were just touring the city as friends." She asked softly.
I laughed and pulled her to me once more. "Anna, will you go out with me tonight?" I asked.
"Hmm. We are already out, so let's make the most of it." She replied.