We remained that way, talking through and after our pecks. We weren’t being sexual, but everything about our connection was intimate and sensual, and I loved it.
“What is it that you need from me that I don’t give, Kenni?”
“Patience. Support.”
“How can I support you?”
“Listening when I tell you about my day, not having your mind focused on your cases after you’ve asked how my day was. Understanding that there’s a learning curve with every job and promotion, and while I may not be at the office, I may bring work home.”
I nodded and pressed my forehead against hers. “You got that, baby.”
“What do you need from me?”
“My woman. Time with my woman.”
“I will move Heaven and Earth to give you that, sweetheart.”
We danced a little longer before we left. We had spent three hours at the bonfire, and it was getting late. The light rain shower would probably douse the fire soon if it grew in intensity.
“What’s this?” Kennedi asked after we returned to the cabin. She had been on the bed texting her friends when I came out of the bathroom. I picked her up and carried her into the bathroom.
“This is your milk and oatmeal bath. I thought you could use something to relax. We’ve been extremely busy today with apple picking, the nature trail walk, spending time at the lake, and now the bonfire.” We had gone by the lake several times a day. Kennedi appeared to be transfixed with it.
“You’re absolutely right. Nothing could be more necessary.” She agreed with me as I set her on the edge of the tub and pulled her socks off her feet, and then her shirt and bra. She had removed her boots, vest, and pashmina when we first returned.
“Stand up.”
She did as I instructed, and I removed her jeans and panties. I lifted her again and set her in the tub. Once I did, I grabbed her washcloth, dipped it into the water, and then squeezed it out on her.
“That feels so good, baby.”
“I’ve got something else planned for you. Relax and I’ll be back.”
I left the bathroom, closed the door, and headed to the front linen closet to ensure that my request had been fulfilled. Satisfied that it had been, I pulled the table out of the closet and set it up before returning to get the other items.
Once I’d finished that, I headed into the kitchen, removed the champagne from the bucket, and popped the cork. I filled her glass, grabbed the strawberries from the refrigerator, and her favorite chocolate bar, and headed back to the room. I set all my items on a small table beside the bigger one.
When I returned to the bathroom, she was drifting off to sleep. “Are you ready for your next surprise?”
“Does it involve me sleeping?” she asked through a yawn.
“I mean, if that’s how you like it, then you can.”
She lifted an eyebrow and asked, “Does this involve sex?”
“Thought I took care of your horny ass earlier.”
“You did, but I know that you’re trying to make up for lost time.”
“I am, but it’s all about your needs tonight. And I know exactly what you need.”
I reached into the water and grabbed the washcloth. I squeezed some of her favorite bodywash on it and cleaned herbody. Once I finished, I rinsed her, removed her from the tub, and toweled her off.
I carried Kennedi into the living room, and she gasped when she saw everything. “You’re giving me a massage, Bryse?”
“Yeah, baby. I know ya li’l ass is sore, and I just want you relaxed so that I can get a good night’s sleep.”
“Okay,” she murmured.
