Miles Away

The drive back into Wildwood was quick. There was barely any traffic and we made it there in under a half hour. We stopped and picked up Mikey and Matt and went back to her hotel room so they could get their stuff for the beach. The boys were bouncing off the walls, happy to learn they were going back to Sea Isle. “So Mike, can we try them driving things again” Matt asked, looking up at me with wide eyes.

“If Jeff brings them out, I will take you out. If not, we will have fun on the beach.” I said as we sat and waited for Ava to finish changing. She came out and I was hard-pressed not to grab her and kiss her. I wasn’t sure what her comfort level was with that and the type of kiss that I was thinking of was thinking of wasn’t appropriate in front of anyone. She had on a brown bikini and wrap and her hair was tied up. She looked beautiful as hell even though she was blushing and avoiding eye contact with me.

I walked over to her and whispered “You look amazing” into her ear. She cracked a smile at me.

“Come on, let’s go. We should probably grab food for the beach. I’m waiting for Jeff to call me back now with how many people are going to be there.” I said as I reached for her hand. We got back into the car and hit the deli before driving into Sea Isle.

The boys were bubbling with excitement as we approached the house. “Mike, what is that flag for ?” Matt asked quietly.

“Duh, dork, it’s the Canada flag and we like the USA one better” Mikey said laughing at his little brother.

I just raised my eyebrows at Ava who smirked. “What can I say, we watched a lot of the Olympics together. Just so you know I cheered against you.” She said as she ran her fingers under my shirt and along my stomach. This girl was gonna make me crazy. I just knew it.

“Hey Mikey, just so you know Mike is Canadian. Most hockey players are dear.” He smiled at her and I burst out laughing.

“You sure do have your hands full.” I said and she immediately had this distant look.

I sent the boys to sit on the step and pulled her into me. “What is the matter? The boys are cute, a lot of work, but cute.”

She looked up at me and she was clearly upset. “Yeah and how many people want a girl with two little boys and little to no free time.”

I looked at her and kissed the very tip of her nose. “I never said I didn’t, take it for what it is worth. Come on, let’s go upstairs.”

Within fifteen minutes, we were headed down to the beach with a million bags. Ava and Pam walked towards the back and talked. I was trying to eavesdrop but big mouth Jeff wouldn’t shut the hell up. “Really dude, snooping like a girl?”he grinned as he swatted me in the head. “So I guess this means you like her?” he asked and I pulled back.

“Come on bro, I barely know her. Besides, no use in getting invested into something when I’m going to be across the country for most of the year. She has two kids. It isn’t like she can just up and come visit me.” Jeff shook his head at me.

“Dude, really? I mean two kids is a lot but if it is worth a chance, then it is worth it. Don’t discount it just because it will be difficult. Life isn’t ever easy.” Jeff said and I smiled to myself. When has he ever been philosophical. It was actually amusing.

We laid in the sun all day and played with the kids. The kids were on the beach playing with sand toys and being occupied so I pulled Ava towards the water. “Hi beautiful, let’s go swim.” I said running my lips along her earlobe. I swam out to water that was chest high on me. She was only about five feet five inches at most so I lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around me.

“Don’t let me drown Michael.” She said softly. No one ever called me Michael. Not since I was really young. The waves were coming in pretty quickly and the swell kept lifting me off of my feet. Her bouncing up and down around my waist wasn’t help me. It was distracting me and I’m sure she noticed.

I pushed aside her hair and kissed her gently. “You are driving me wild, we have to get out of this water before I don’t let you out.” Her rough kiss that followed let me know she was on the same page as me. “Ava, I wish we could, but we cannot. Not here. Friday I have a place in Atlantic City. Let’s take our time and enjoy it.” She nodded and gave me a shorter kiss and we headed towards the beach.

The rest of the week passed unceremoniously. I spent all of my time with her. We took the boys on rides, to play golf, ice skating and to the zoo. She kept trying to pay for stuff and I wouldn’t let her. She got mad but she’d eventually get over it. I wanted her to save her money for stuff for the boys. I knew she had it rougher than she let on. She wasn’t getting child support from her ex and she lived in a pretty pricey area even for apartments.

Finally Friday arrived. I was excited to have her all to myself again. I had called and made dinner reservations at the Borgata and made sure my room was ready. She was meeting me at Jeff’s place after she dropped off the boys. I was currently pacing the living room. Danny and Raina had just gotten into town and she laughed at me. “Wow a girl who make you nervous Mikey. I like it.” Danny just smirked at me.

The doorbell rang and I jumped. Danny answered the door and yelled for me. I walked towards the door and froze. She was the type of girl who could make me settle down that is for sure. She was lightly blushing looking at the room filled with people. She had on a pale lavender sundress and sandals that added a few inches to her height. I grabbed her by the hand and introduced her to Danny and Raina. Andrej and Danielle hadn’t arrived yet. “Come on let’s get going. I don’t want to blow our reservations.”

I drove to Atlantic City from Sea Isle, making small talk. She looked nervous. I put my arm around her and pulled her close to me when we were checking in. “No pressure. Let’s just have fun tonight.” I said to her quietly as I paid for the room and we headed towards the elevator. We passed a couple in the hallway that wanted to stop and talk hockey so we waited a minute then excused ourselves. The room was beautiful with a huge tub overlooking the water.

“We are so getting in that when we get back up here” she said, the excitement sparkling in her eyes. I really wanted to spoil her. She didn’t do anything for herself all week long.

We walked down the hallway and got back into the elevator headed for the restaurant. We entered the restaurant and the hostess showed us to an intimate table off in the corner of the restaurant. I had already ordered a tasting menu for us two. We spent two hours tasting various dishes, drinking wine and talking. After dinner we walked around for a little while. We stopped in one of the bars in the casino and watched the last three innings of the Phillies game, drinking beer and laughing. Quite a few people recognized me and stopped to talk and it didn’t faze her.

After the bar, we walked around and I played a few card games. I finally got her to sit down and play blackjack with me. She protested vehemently when I handed her chips saying she had her own money. I won of course and she ended out coming up ahead a few hundred which I refused to take back.

We got up from the tables and walked towards the elevators. The minuet we got into the room she glared at me. “Mike, I am not a charity case. I appreciate you taking me out but I don’t want your money.” She put the money on the table and walked with her bag into the bathroom.

I groaned knowing I had probably just screwed up the rest of the night by making her feel that way. After a few minutes I started to get impatient. “Ava come on out, hurry up. I’m sorry.”

Another minute or so past and I heard the doorknob shift. I stood up and my mouth dropped open. I never expected it. Hell, I thought tonight was a total lost cause. She was blushing and probably totally out of her comfort zone, leaning up against the door in a barely there purple and black teddy. I had to tell myself to remember to breathe. “Umm, wow” I said as I walked towards her. My arms wrapped around her and slid down past her lower back and over her thighs. “I so did not expect this.” I said softly as I kissed her neck and she gave out a soft moan.

I picked her up and sat her on the edge of the desk next to the wall. Sliding my fingers under the nightgown I ran my hands over her hips and slid her panties quickly down her legs leaving her completely exposed. I teased her with my finger running it over her clit and she gasped. I leaned in and kissed her roughly and her hands gripped my lower back. Her fingers tugged at my shirt and I took it off quickly. She ran her hands over my chest and I let out an involuntary growl. I couldn’t stand it any longer.

I unbuttoned my pants and removed all clothing from my body and picked her up off the desk and moved her to the bed. She by this time had slid the nightgown over her head. I stood and couldn’t help but admire her body. She had curves that made my mouth water. Her eyes burned with desire as she motioned me towards her. “I want you now” she said softly and pulled me on top of her and handed me a condom. Wrapping her legs around me, she loosened up enough where I could start to enter her.

Her eyes went huge as I entered her completely and she bit her lip as I slid out and back in slowly. She was tight and I didn’t want to hurt her. “Mmmhmmm Mike, faster.” That is all the encouragement I needed as I thrusted into her, her nails digging into the flesh of my lower back, her teeth grazing my shoulder. She got even tighter as she contracted around me and mumbled my name into my chest. I knew I was close, hell I was doing everything I could to hold on and not ruin it for her. I let go, collapsing into her as I came, kissing her hard enough to make her lips swollen for hours.

We didn’t move or speak for what seemed like hours. It may have taken me at least twenty minutes just to start to come down from that high. I finally rolled over beside her, running my fingers up and down her side, noticing the goose bumps I was soliciting. Maybe Jeff was right, maybe I needed to do whatever I could to see if Ava and I could work.

Notes

Last one for tonight... thoughts ?