With his eyes still closed Eric released a deep sigh, “Tash, I appreciate what you’re trying to do but it’s getting late and I have to get up early in the morning. Can we hurry this up a little?”
He stroked himself to become fully erect. It was almost as if he didn’t even need her.
“Can you ride me?”
Disappointed, Tasha grabbed a condom and put it on him. Then, she climbed on top like he asked. Eric guided himself inside of her and quickly set the pace thrusting and pumping letting her know he wanted it hard and fast. Tasha complied. She continued the pace for another few minutes before he started to grunt and moan. Moments later he found his release…and she didn’t.
Tasha was left feeling sexually frustrated and upset because she’d put a lot of effort into this night. If he wasn’t in the mood he should have just said so.
Chapter 9
It had been six months since Sabrina and Tim started looking for a new home. Tasha hoped they could agree on this one because she was getting really tired of being Sabrina’s stand-in. She should be looking for her own damn house.
This was also the third time in a row that Sabrina had cancelled on Tim. Tasha was starting to think that maybe she just didn’t want to give up her condo.
It was snowing and there wasn’t much more that Tasha hated than night driving in the snow. She hoped she’d made the right turn onto the right property. Sometimes her GPS would get it wrong. Wouldn’t it be her luck to drive down this tree-lined driveway that was at least a mile long, just to have to turn around?
A moment later, the driveway cleared onto the property. Her mouth literally fell open when she pulled up in front of the most beautiful home she’d ever seen.
The ground was already covered with snow, but those large snowflakes falling from the darkened sky, illuminated by the property lights was absolutely stunning. And, it wasn’t just a house…it was a sprawling estate! The beauty of it could be imprinted on a post card, or better yet, the cover of a magazine. My goodness, what child wouldn’t want to experience a Christmas here?
After spotting Tim and another car, Tasha pulled up beside his and parked. He was going to be pissed to learn that Sabrina sent her to look at the house instead.
The snow crunched underneath her boots as she got out of the car. He was coming out of the house with a woman, most likely the realtor. Sabrina had changed realtors at least three times throughout this process.
Tasha walked towards them. The closer she came, the more she was able to see the frustration on his face.
“Well, I’m sorry your wife didn’t get to see the house tonight. However, I’m sure she’s going to love it. Merry Christmas, and it was a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Horne.”
“Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too.”
Tasha smiled at the realtor as she got into her car. She continued to walk towards Tim with her hands in her coat pockets.
She could see her breath as she spoke, “Hey. This is an absolutely beautiful home. I haven’t seen the inside but I’m sure Sabrina can’t help but to love this one.”
It was obvious that Tim was more than disappointed to see her. “She called you to stand-in for her again?”
She gave Tim a weak smile, “Did I hear the realtor say it was a pleasure doing business with you? Did you buy this house?”
He exhaled deeply, “Yeah. We just signed the papers.”
“How exciting…come on show me your new place!”
“No offense Tasha, but I wanted my wife to be the first person to see our home. This was my Christmas present to her.”
She spoke softly, “I know. But, you know she would have been here if she could. She asked if I would come because…”
“No, I don’t know that she would have been here if she could. And, she sent you thinking it would smooth things over because she knew I would be pissed!”
Tasha shifted from foot to foot. “Well…this is…awkward.”
Tim closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have snapped on you like that. It’s not your fault this night is a disaster.” He looked back at the house, “I guess since you made the time to come out here, come on in and see the house. It’ll serve Sabrina right that you’ll be the first to see her home.”
Tasha bent down and picked up a hand full of snow after Tim turned his back to walk towards the house. She was proud of the nice round snowball she’d made. This snow was perfect for it. Her high school softball coach would be proud of her pitcher’s stance. She pulled back and let the snowball fly. Bull’s eye! She’d hit Tim right in the center of his back.
He turned around, “Seriously?”
Tasha smiled, “Oh come on! You’ve just purchased the home of your dreams with the woman of your dreams. I know you wanted to share this moment with her but you’ll still get to share this home with her for the rest of your lives.”
“That’s not the point, Tasha. The point is…I make time. Hell, you don’t think I’m busy? People make time for the things that are a priority for them.”
Tasha couldn’t really argue with him on that. “Hmm…well…think back to when you were just starting out with your first business. I’m sure there were things you missed trying to build your empire. Sabrina wouldn’t
