by t. h. snyder
“Yep.” She replies.
“When did you have the time to finish unpacking the room? It looks great.” I ask.
When I left this morning, our room was still full of boxes and we were sleeping on the mattresses piled on the floor. Now it looks as though someone came in and completely redesigned our room after going through our moving boxes.
She hops onto our king size sleigh bed and pats the mattress down beside her for me to come and sit. I follow her gesture and hop myself right down next to her.
“I had mom and dad come over after work today to help me. I wanted to surprise you. Our room was the last room to be unpacked and since you’ve been coming home exhausted every day, I wanted to do this for you.”
I grab her face in my hands and kiss her hard on the lips. I don’t need the world. I surely don’t need materialistic things. But the things that this girl does for me make me so happy.
“Thank you Chloe. It looks amazing in here. I don’t want to go all girly on you but really I love what you have done with this room. It feels so peaceful and calming. The colors are perfect to help me relax after a rough day at school and work. I love you Angel, thank you.”
“You’re welcome Derrick. Now why don’t I help you get out of that shirt and pants? Then you can really show me how much you appreciate my work today.”
“I’m all yours love, do your worst.” I say standing with my hands raised in the air.
She can have me anyway she wants me, her wish is my command.
“Oh I will. Come here lover boy.” She says pulling at the waist of my pants pulling me down onto the bed.
Today is one of the most important days of Derrick’s life and I couldn’t be more proud of him. After the past three years and the sleepless nights he’s finally graduating from Harvard Law. Oh, only if Papa were here to see him walk across that stage today. I know he’s watching Derrick every day and he’s more than proud of the man he has become, but today is their day.
In celebration of this day, I invited my family as well as Rose and Bud over for breakfast. I thought it would be a nice idea to have us all here together in our home before heading over to Cambridge for his commencement.
Looking over at the clock I still have an hour before everyone arrives and Derrick should be back from his run any minute. I quickly set out some last minute things and then make my way back to our bedroom to get ready.
I have already laid out my outfit for today along with my jewelry and shoes. Since the main color of Harvard is crimson red, I thought it was fitting to purchase a dress that would match for some school spirit. Beside my dress I have set out Derrick’s suit, dress shirt, tie and his graduation gown. As I stare down at our items a tear runs down my cheek.
My heart begins to break as I realize what I have to tell Derrick today. I have wanted to talk to him about this for the past three weeks, but I have a decision to make. I know I should have talked to him about this before today, but it never seemed to be the right time. Now of all days I have to tell him that our lives are about to change. Not only is he graduating from law school, but I too have received an opportunity of a lifetime that I just cannot refuse.
I wipe the tears from my cheeks that are now pouring out of my eyes and head into the bathroom. The bathroom begins to steam up and I enter the shower and hurry to clean myself so that I can get ready before our families come. Today is Derrick’s day and I promise not to ruin it until the very last minute. I may be the worst girlfriend in the world after today, but that is a risk I have to take. Chances like this only come once a lifetime.
The bathroom door opens and I can see Derrick through the glass shower doors. He strips his running gear off and pulls down two towels for us setting them on the hooks next to the shower. He slides open the shower door and moves in behind me.
“You don’t mind do you?” He asks.
I try to pull myself together. He can’t know that I’ve been crying.
“Of course I don’t mind, actually I was hoping you would come in to wash my back.”
“Perfect timing then, huh?”
“Yes, you are perfect Derrick.”
“Awe Angel, come here. Let me love you.”
Derrick turns me to face him, but I can’t seem to open my eyes for fear that the tears will pour out and I’ll have no choice but to tell him now. He brings his lips to mine and we begin to explore one another in the most sensual way. Derrick nips at my lip and licks his tongue to my ear lobe. He places a kiss to my collar bone and then takes both of my breasts in his hands. Massaging them ever so gently he licks my nipples one at a time till both are pebbled from my arousal. This man’s touch does things to my mind and body. I can’t get enough of him.
My leg is lifted and placed on the stool within the tile shower. Derrick kneels down in front of me and fits his head between my legs. My body becomes weak and I’m not sure if I’ll be able to keep my stance for much longer. Derrick sweeps his arm around my waist to support me while his other hand is slowly inserting two fingers into my aching pussy. He licks at my clit while fingering me until I’m swept away with my orgasm.
“That’s it Angel, let it all go.”
His words push me to the edge and I’m overwhelmed with the warmth that spreads through my body.
Derrick carefully stands and brings his other arm around to my waist lifting me against the tile wall. I wrap my legs around him as he slides his length between my wet folds. I finally open my eyes and stare into his baby blues. I pump myself up and down his shaft while he bites his lip feeling the rhythm we are creating. The water is spraying down onto our bodies and we’re becoming a slippery mix of love and lust. The way he makes me feel is like nothing I ever want to rid myself of….ever.
I can feel myself falling toward another orgasm and Derrick clenches my ass cheeks while lifting me up and down onto him.
“Fuck Chloe you feel so good.”
“Derrick.”
With a few more strokes up and down his erection we are both falling to the shower floor in a heap of spent energy.
“I love you Chloe.”
“I love you too Derrick. Happy graduation day.”
We both laugh and try to stand with week limbs. Managing to continue our shower we wash one another and help to rinse any excess soap from our bodies. I follow Derrick out of the shower and into the bedroom. Together we help each other dress. We pay extra special attention to our hands on the other’s body. I know today is a special day for him, but for some reason I feel like every look, each touch and all his words have an important meaning behind them.
Something seems different and I hope it’s not me feeling insecure about what I need to talk to him about tonight.
I set my alarm a little earlier for today. It isn’t everyday you graduate from law school and propose to the love of your life. My mind and body are in desperate need of at least a hard five mile run. I just need to make sure I can get it in before the family comes over for breakfast.
While on my run my thoughts are going in a million directions. There’s no doubt in my mind what her answer will be, but still I want to make sure everything about tonight is perfect. I must have gone over this plan a dozen times since I woke this morning. Everything has to be just right.
Rounding the corner into our development I can feel a cheesy grin cross my face. If anyone were to see me right now they would think I’d lost my mind. I hurry into the driveway and type in the combination to the garage. Tossing my running sneakers onto the shelf, I close the door and make my way upstairs to our room.
I can hear the water running in the shower and quickly make my way in to join her. I don’t know why, but I ask if it’s okay that I join her. I sure as hell am glad I did. Chloe and I have the hottest shower sex ever. I just can’t wait till tonight to do it all over again and make love to her as my fiancé.
We help one another dry off and move into the bedroom. Chloe has laid out our clothes for the day and I see that she’s wearing a crimson red dress. S
he’s going to look hot as hell wearing this and I’m proud to show her off as my girl. Once she has on her bra, panties and pantyhose I help her put on the dress and pull the zipper up in the back for her. She turns around for me to see her in the full get up and that does it. She just takes my breath away. I can’t believe in only a few hours she will be my fiancée.
“You look beautiful Angel.” I tell her.
“Thank you Derrick.” She says with a blush.
I bring her in for a kiss and then the doorbell rings.
“Great timing.” I say with a pout.
Chloe laughs and kisses me on the lips. She puts on her shoes and heads down the hallway. I hear the voices of my parents and figure I better hurry up and get ready.
By the time I make it downstairs the dining room and living room are filled with our families and the smell of breakfast.
“Congrats to the grad!” Charlie shouts and comes over to give me a hug.
“Thanks Charlie.”I say returning the tight squeeze.
I continue to make my rounds to the rest of our company giving hugs, kisses and accepting the praise of the family. Today is going to have my nerves tied up in knots. Not only am I accepting a diploma for my Juris Doctorate, but I’m fucking proposing tonight. Both of our families are in on the surprise and I’m hoping they’ve kept their mouths shut. I want this to be a surprise. I want this night to sweep her off of her feet. I only get one chance at this and I don’t want anything to screw it up for us.
I spot Chloe in the kitchen and make my way in to see if I can help her with anything. Pulling her into me, I kiss her on the cheek and can feel her smile.
“Need any help in here Angel?” I ask.
“Nope, we are all set for everyone to start eating. We have plenty of time before we have to leave. Go grab yourself some food and make yourself comfortable. You have a big day ahead of you.” She says.
“Thank you for all of this Chloe. You know I appreciate everything you do for me.”
“I know love, now go eat.” She says and kisses me on the lips.
My girl is absolutely perfect.
After we eat the families pile into their cars and we follow one another to Cambridge. Commencement is set to begin at 11 o’clock and should be wrapped up around 4 o’clock. I know I should be excited for graduation, but really I just want it to be over so that I can spend the rest of the day I have planned for me and Chloe.
During the ceremony I do my best to pay attention to the speakers and the line of students I’m supposed to follow up to the stage. Once I’m in front of the dean and accepting my paper in hand I look out to the crowd and envision Chloe’s smiling face. The past three years of me in school have been difficult for both of us, but today is proof that it was all worth it.
I walk around to the area our families are sitting in and receive hugs all around.
“I’m so proud of you Derrick.” Mom says.
“Me too.” Teresa squeals pulling me in for a big hug.
“Come here stud, I’m so happy for you. It’s nice to know we have a lawyer in the family. You know…just in case.” Charlie says.
I bypass the rest of the crew and head straight for my girl. Chloe sees me approaching her and brings her arms out to embrace me in a hug. I squeeze her tight and lift her into my arms.
“We did it Angel. Today starts a new life for me and you, one that I promise will make you happy for the rest of our lives.”
I continue to hug her while twirling her in my arms.
Bryce and my dad come walking over to me and I give them both a scowl. I don’t want to let her go, but I guess I better accept the congrats I’m going to get from our fathers.
“Nice work son, we are all so proud of you.” Bryce says shaking my hand and giving me a firm pat on the back.
“He’s right Derrick, we’re all so proud of you. You know Papa is looking down on you today with tears in his eyes. You made a dream come true just like you told him you would.”
“Thanks dad, that means a lot to me.” I reply giving him a hug.
I pull Chloe back against my side give her a kiss on the cheek and turn to face our families.
“Thank you all so much for coming today. It has been a crazy journey for Chloe and I, but today makes all of our struggles well worth it. I appreciate you guys so much for being there for us and I couldn’t have done it without my family. Now if you don’t mind, I have a celebration dinner planned for me and my girl.”
Taking Chloe by the hand I escort her out of the auditorium and to my car. I remove my cap and gown and hand it to Chloe to fold up for me. I know better than to try and do it myself. Once she has it perfect, I set it in the backseat and open the passenger side door for her.
My heart is thumping in my chest and I feel like I’m about to pass out. I can do this, I know I can.
After Derrick’s graduation we get into his car and head toward East Boston. He told our families we were off for a celebration dinner which sounds like fun, but I have a lump in my throat and in the pit in my stomach. I don’t know how much longer I can keep my secret to myself. I need to tell him and I don’t know when will be the right moment.
It probably wasn’t the best idea to accept a job offer without talking to him, but my god this really is a chance of a lifetime. I really didn’t even see this coming, it just happened so fast.
I’m sitting in my office at the WZDH Channel 7NBC studios in Boston where I’ve been working for the past two and half years. I’m scheduled to attend the Red Sox vs. Phillies game tonight at 7:30 and trying to get some last minutes edits worked through before I have to leave.
I look up when I hear a knock on my door and my boss Sean is standing there with another person. He introduces me to Traci Roche with ESPN Live out of Los Angeles. I stand from my desk and approach the two of them, my hand extended to greet her with a handshake.
My knees feel weak and my heart is pumping through my chest. Shit, my hands are sweating, I just shook Traci Roche’s hand and my fucking hands are sweaty…just great!
“Hi Chloe, it’s a sincere pleasure to meet you. We’ve been watching you for quite some time now and felt it was time to present you with an offer.”
“An offer?” I look between Sean and Traci. “I’m sorry. I’m a little confused. What offer?”
Traci looks at Sean and lets out a laugh.
“Yes Chloe. ESPN would like to offer you a sport’s analyst position with ESPN Live. You have had quite the career since graduating from NYU and we’d love to have you as a member of our team.”
She watches me intently as I walk back over to my desk and take a seat. I think I’m honestly in shock. This stuff doesn’t happen to people like me. Derrick and I are just ordinary people that get up go to work, come home and go to bed…well after having really hot sex, then we go to bed.
Oh god what the hell!
“So what do you say Chloe?” She asks taking a seat across from me at my desk.
“Wow! I’m speechless.”
“That’s a surprise.” Sean says with a laugh.
“Did you know about this Sean?” I ask looking him dead in his green eyes.
He runs his hands through his blonde hair and takes a seat next to Traci.
“Well I kind of sent them some stuff about you a few months back. Don’t be mad Chloe. I know this is your dream job and you’ve done such an amazing job here. I just had to help you get your name out there.”
“Thanks Sean, really I’m grateful. And thank you Traci for coming all this way to see me. It’s all just a bit much to take in. I was just preparing to leave for the game.”
“Don’t worry about the game. I’ve got you covered tonight.”
It feels like yesterday I was in that room with both Sean and Traci. Who knew so much would have changed in such a short amount of time. I don’t know if I made the wrong decision accepting the job, but I have to do this for me. It’s my dream and I know Derrick will understand. We will find a way to make it work. It migh
t be hard at first, but we did it before and being apart only made our relationship that much stronger.
The sound of Derrick’s voice takes me out of my thoughts.
“We’re almost there Angel, just a few more minutes. You okay? You seem quiet since we left the school.” He asks and runs his hand up and down my thigh.
I grab onto his hand and smile. Talking right now might just bring me to a fit of tears. I’ll tell him after dinner. I can do this.
I look out the window and see that we’re pulling into Pier Park. This was one of the places Derrick and I’d go to sit and relax when it was too cold to take out his boat. There are still a lot of crazy people out there that don’t mind the cold. It’s a beautiful scene to see the other boats out on the water.
My gaze looks toward Derrick and he turns to me. A big grin is on his face.
“What are we doing here Derrick?” I ask.
“You’ll see. It’s a surprise. Wait here, I’ll be right back.”
I watch as he gets out of the car and comes over to my side to open the door.
“Such a gentleman.”
“Always for you love.”
Well if I wasn’t in love with this man, I sure would be smitten by now. He takes my hand and pulls me over to a roped off area.
“Derrick, it doesn’t look like they want anyone in here.” I say trying to pull him back.
“Exactly, we don’t want anyone in here to disturb us.”
He continues to pull me into a spot where a small white tent is set up. What is this man up to? He turns to look at me and pulls me into his embrace. Placing his lips against mine he gives me a passionate kiss that I know I’ll remember forever. He pulls away just enough to look into my eyes.
“Chloe I love you more than anything in this whole world. Today is the start of a beautiful future for us and I wanted to make this night perfect. First we’re going to have dinner here at Pier Park and later I’m taking you to a very special place.”
I’m in awe of him in this moment. I can barely speak. I just nod my head and follow him into the white tent.