The Butterfly House by Lori Meckley Read Free Book Online Page B

mic and belted out the end of the song. She then turned flashing those luscious legs once again, peeled each lacy turquoise glove off as she walked back to the other end of the stage. She turned around slowly, we made eye contact as she opened the neck of her dress and let it slide to the floor slowly. My body screamed with desire as I saw her full breasts, each nipple hard and dark cherry pink winking at me. She was blowing me a kiss, then turned her back and the stage lights put her in silhouette as she wiggled out of the little scrap of panties she wore. She stood wearing only her heels. Then she disappeared when the lights went out.
    I thought I was going to come in my jeans, did she do that on purpose? I know damn well she was looking at me directly. I felt that kiss she blew all over . I had to get some control over this situation before we had dinner. I wiped my forehead, grabbing my drink of Captain and Coke as I tried my best to refocus when I saw Sam watching me. He was walking towards me smiling. That bastard, somehow this was his fault. I would not let things get out of hand, she was very attractive on all levels but I could keep this platonic, even if it meant silently suffering below the belt.
     
    “Mr. Walker are you enjoying your night?” He said all smug.
    “ Damn it you know I am! Fuck man she's killing me.” I said gritting my teeth.
    “ Nolan you're not a monk for fuck sakes, she's a fine looking woman. Why beat yourself up about feeling something for her?” he stated.
    “ I don't want to feel anything for any woman, man you just don't get that do you?” I said loudly.
    “ I do get that! What I don't get is why you won't just go with it? Enjoy the feelings and if she brings them on, then enjoy it with her! What the hell is wrong with you?” he asked lighting up a cheroot.
    “ She isn't looking for more than friendship and that's fine with me.” I said.
    “ Ok let's see how long that works for you both but if those sparks that passed between you two earlier mean anything, friendship is the last thing going on here”
    “ Fuck!” I stood, I had to go meet her for our just friends dinner date. This conversation was going nowhere. I could handle this. I just needed to not see her naked anymore. I told Sam I'd see him tomorrow for our afternoon meeting. He just sat shaking his head as I walked back to the dressing room hallway.
    Ava was cleaning up her area when I walked in. I knocked first. Once she had yelled “The coast is clear come on in,” she was the only one there; everyone else had left. She had changed into a sunflower-covered summer dress with sandals and it was already killing me – her legs bare. Her hair was in a twist and she was smiling but I could feel the tension, she was nervous. Hell so was I!
    “Hi.” I said like a dumb ass.  She smiled.  Then said “Hi back.” 
    I asked her if she was ready to leave. She said she just needed a minute yet. It looked like Sam had gotten them lockers to use temporarily, I watched as she struggled to figure out the combination lock on the door. I walked over to see if I could help, and the scent she wore was like sunshine and cookies I swear. I leaned down a little closer when suddenly the lock sprang open and she flew back into me. We both laughed. She felt so good in my arms but I made myself pull away. I didn't want her to think I was pawing at her.
     
     
     
    “ We better get going if we are going to make our reservation.”
    “ You made reservations?” “That's sweet, I would have been okay with pizza or even just coffee.” she said.
    “ I thought maybe you might like a real meal, I'm guessing with your schedule you don't get much time for eating.”
    “ You know that's thoughtful, Thank you Nolan. I'm ready if you are,” she said grabbing her purse and slamming the locker shut.
    We walked outside, it was still very warm but still a nice clear night. I put my hand on the small of her back as we walked down a few blocks