Previously...

“What about your parents Cameron? Did they teach you this healthy disrespect of marriage?” she asked walking toward the door.

“No,” he said, “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t kiss me again. It’s too dangerous for both of us,” she said as she opened the door. Cameron watched her walk out.

Samantha watched her father hang his head. She was confused and didn’t really know what to think. She loved them both deeply and in a way she liked that her father was so protective of her mother. Téa was her mother. And her mother really was a good person. Samantha sighed. She wished it didn’t have to be like this and whatever was going on between her mother and her father would end soon. She turned around, went to her room and cried herself to sleep.

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The Country Club,
2 August
Samantha’s Birthday Party…

Todd walked into the country club and immediately his heart skipped a beat. He stopped dead in his tracks to admire her. She wore a casual dress with a short skirt that revealed way too much of her thigh. Her hair was up just the way he liked it. Her make up brought out her gorgeous cheekbones and her lipstick was hot, totally hot. She was laughing, surprisingly, with Anton and her daughter, Samantha. And somehow Samantha seemed older too, more grown up.

Starr tugged at his hand, “C’mon Daddy! I wanna’ say hi to Tee and give Samantha her gift!”

Todd allowed his daughter to drag him to where Téa, Anton, and Samantha were, gathered next to the juice bowl. Anton tussled Samantha’s hair and she fussed as if she didn’t care for it.

“Samantha!” cried Starr.

Samantha turned around and a smile adored her face, “Starr!”

The older girl embraced Starr. Their hug was warm and affectionate.

“Todd,” said Téa with a slight grin, still in a good mood.

“Téa,” he said hiding his attraction he felt for her.

“Hello Todd,” said Anton politely.

“Anton,” acknowledged Todd.

“I got you a gift,” said Starr looking up into Samantha’s eyes.

“You didn’t have too…” said Samantha sweetly.

Starr turned to Todd, “Daddy?”

Todd bit his lip and brought out his hand from behind his back. It was a stuffed pillow in the shape of a 5-point star with a smiling face on it. Starr took it and gave it to Samantha, “Now you can hug me when you go to bed.”

Samantha loved the gift, “Starr, it’s great! I love it! It’s the best gift I’ve gotten.”

Starr smiled at her step-sister.

“So, ah, Samantha, how old are you now?” asked Todd trying to divert his attention from his ”hot”, attractive wife.

“Thirteen Todd. I’m a teenager now,” she innocently said.

Todd smirked, “Think she’ll be a troublemaking teen like you, Téa?”

Samantha turned to Téa.

“I didn’t cause that much trouble Todd,” said Téa playfully.

Todd glanced up and caught Téa’s expression. Their eyes locked. Téa could see that Todd’s face was full of desire for her. Anton picked up on the unspoken sexual tension between them. It had been close to a week since Todd and Téa had seen each other.

“Téa,” said Cameron as he walked up beside her, “Do you think it’s time to show Samantha our gift?”

He placed his hand on her arm. Todd’s expression fell.

“Sure Cam,” replied Téa.

Samantha turned to her parents and looked puzzled.

“Follow us,” said Cameron walking out of the patio doors. Téa, Anton, Samantha, Starr, and Todd all followed Cameron to the stables.

Samantha was totally curious. They walked into a stable where a pony was being groomed.

“Happy Birthday Samantha! He’s a thoroughbred…” said Cameron proudly.

Samantha’s mouth dropped. She was surprised.

“Sweetie, we know he can’t take Arabian’s place but we hope you’ll love him as much as you loved Arabian,” added Téa lightly putting her hand on Samantha’s shoulder.

“Cool Samantha, you got a pony!!” exclaimed Starr, “Can I pet him?! Huh?! Can I?!”

“Ah, sure…” said Samantha. She didn’t know what to think but she thought the pony was absolutely beautiful. She took Starr’s hand and led her up to the pony. Starr hesitantly held out her hand and patted the pony. Starr giggled at the soft touch of his body. Samantha smiled, thrilled at Starr’s reaction. Téa snuck toward the doors unnoticed. She needed some fresh air and she felt uncomfortable being in Todd and Cameron’s presence. Todd smiled at Starr while Cameron and Anton also petted the pony.

“What’s his name Samantha?” asked Starr with excitement in her voice.

“I don’t know…yet,” said Samantha. She turned to Cameron and Anton, “Thank you.”

“It was your mom’s idea,” beamed Cameron.

“Mom! Th…anks,” said Samantha turning around and surprised to discover Téa was gone. “Where did Tee go?” asked Starr.

“I’ll go…” started Cameron.

“No, I’ll go find Téa. You stay here with your daughter Alton,” said Todd speaking up. Cameron and Todd locked eyes. Todd smiled and walked out in search of his wife.

Téa slowly walked past the country club’s cabanas trying to clear her head and get some air. It was early in the evening. A light breeze brushed past her, helping to cool down the hot summer night. Téa was glad she had worn a skirt as it helped to keep her cool as well. Finally, she paused in front of one of the cabana doors, leaning up against it, resting her back. She cocked back her head and sighed, a bit frustrated. She knew what she saw and she knew what she felt. Earlier, Todd had looked at her with desire and she liked it. Her husband still wanted her despite being away from her in over a week. If only they could connect again. She closed her eyes and daydreamed about him.

“Téa?”

Her eyes snapped open. Todd Manning was walking straight toward her with fierce determination in his eyes.

“I’m glad you came Todd,” she said seductively smiling at him.

He stopped inches before her, his body tense, “Are you?” he inquired. He found it hard to concentrate.

“Yeah, I am. I’ve missed you,” she added.

Todd took a deep breath, admiring her pose, “Your kid wanted to thank you for the pony.”

“I hope she likes him. I know…Arabian held a special place in her heart, nothing can replace him…” added Téa looking directly into his eyes. She wasn’t just talking about the horse but about Todd as well.

“Why did you leave Delgado?” he asked finding it harder to hold back in her presence.

“It was getting stuffy in there. I needed some air. I needed to cool down,” she answered.

“Yeah. It was stuffy in there,” he said. He leaned into her and pinned her against the door, bracing his hands against it, inches away from her lips.

“You want me, don’t you Todd?” she whispered, taking a chance.

“Heaven help me, I do. Delgado…” he started.

“What?”

“I’ve missed you too. I’ve missed everything about you and I’ve missed…” he paused so afraid to confess the last part because it always seemed to get in the way.

“Tell me Todd…” she whispered giving him encouragement.

“I’ve missed the sex. I look at you now and you know what I’m thinking…?”

“Oh, I’ve got a pretty good idea because I’m thinking the same thing…” she added.

“The way you look tonight – you’re driving me crazy Delgado…” he muttered and with that he couldn’t hold back anymore.

He drove into her, pressing his lips against hers, kissing her with reckless abandon. Their kisses, full, open-mouthed, and erotic. His body leaned up against hers and she could feel his growing erection. He roughly took a hand and brought it up to her breast, squeezing it through the light, flimsy cloth of her dress. She began moaning through their kisses. He dived into her neck, pinching her skin through his teeth. His hand slid down her body, over the fabric to her bare thigh and he raised her leg as he roughly rubbed her tingling skin.

She tried to raise her hands but couldn’t because of his position over her. Finally they parted form each other, breathing heavily, staring deeply into each other’s eyes.

“Let’s go inside this damn cabana,” said Todd.

“You don’t have to tell me twice,” said Téa.

Todd reached for the doorknob and shoved the door open. Todd and Téa tumbled in, slammed the door shut and literally attacked each other’s body. Todd took Téa’s dress from the bottom and lifted it over her head as she unsnapped her bra and slid off her panties. Todd lifted his own shirt off his head and undid his pants. Téa lunged at him and kissed his chest. Todd pushed her towards the couch as their hands hungrily explored the exposed parts of their skin. Téa’s nails ran down Todd’s back. Todd grabbed her arms, twirled her around and sat down on the couch pulling her into him, his hot, full lips once again consuming her. Her hands struggled to slide his pants down his legs and they fell to his ankles.

Honestly, she found this type of intimacy between them exciting and thrilling. They boarded on being out of control but at the same time it felt incredibly passionate.

“Todd…” she said.

“No words Delgado…” he said, “C’Mere…”

She grinned at him and slid on top, allowing him deeply inside her. Her face became incredibly red. Todd placed his hands on her hips and leaned up into her, trailing his lips over her neck and teasing her breasts, playfully nipping and rubbing his tongue on her body. She was so perfect. Perfect!

They moved in synch. Her body was on fire, tingling all over. Todd was hitting her spot and the intense pressure kept building up until she exploded. As she began to come, his mouth covered hers and the incredible intensity of her body uncontrollably shaking on top of him caused him to explode inside her. Their moans of pleasure intermingled and Téa collapsed on top of him, wrapping her arms around him.

“I love you Todd,” she said softly.

Todd swallowed, “I need you back.”

She looked up into his eyes, “Does this mean you want me? You forgive me?”

He paused, unable to say the words, finally nodding his head.

“Come…home,” he said.

Téa bit her lip, “I will.”

Suddenly there was a loud knock on the door, “Téa? Are you in there? Are you all right?” It was Cameron. The doorknob twisted but since Todd had locked the door, it didn’t open.

She jumped off of Todd, startled and surprised, “Cameron?!” she exclaimed.

“Téa!! Open the door!!” yelled Cameron, “Are you all right?!”

Todd leaned his head back on the couch, disgusted by Alton’s inappropriate timing.

“I’m fine Cameron! I’ll be right out,” she said lunging for her clothes.

Todd looked at her in shock. Why didn’t she tell Alton to shove it? She was acting guilty….like it was so wrong…what they had just did.

“Samantha is worried about you. She wants to cut the cake but you’re not there…” added Alton.

Téa slid on her panties and snapped her bra, “I’ll be right there. I just wanted some…rest, that’s all.”

“All right,” said Cameron. He walked away from the door but paused a few feet away from it, waiting for her to come out.

Todd sat on the couch and pulled up his pants, feeling a bit uncomfortable. So exposed. He crossed his arms, “What are you doing Delgado?”

“Todd…Samantha’s waiting for me…” she began, sliding on her dress.

“Samantha…or Alton? As soon as you heard his voice you ran for your clothes like you were…ashamed of what we just did…!!” he exclaimed.

Téa paused and looked at her upset husband. She could tell from his body posture he was deeply hurt. Like she had used him…just for sex…as if she didn’t mean a word of what she had just said.

She walked over to him and sat down on the couch next to him, “I am not ashamed of what we just did. We made love. I love you Todd…” she held out a hand to touch his cheek but Todd jerked away and stood up, his pants securely fastened but his chest still uncovered to her.

“So why are you running to Alton at the sound of his voice?” asked Todd, “I mean Delgado, you just rushed…offa’ me…”

“Todd…! It’s Samantha’s party! I rudely took off out of the stables and I’ve been missing for a while. It’s only natural Samantha is concerned about me,” explained Téa, “Don’t do this Todd…”

“You know what I feel like right now Delgado?” spat Todd letting his anger build.

“What?”

“Like you just used me for sex,” he said.

“Is that what you really think?!” she said crossing her own arms and courageously getting in his face.

Todd swallowed. He didn’t know what to think but he knew what he was feeling and he was hurt.

Téa took a deep breath, “Oh, you know how to hurt me, don’t you? Maybe it was you…using me for sex Todd. You have been looking at me all night with lust in your eyes. You came onto me Todd. You kissed me Todd and don’t fool yourself! You wanted me tonight and it didn’t take much did it? You got me. I love you Todd Manning but I’m not perfect. I make mistakes. I get confused and I make mistakes. I am deeply sorry I rushed away from your arms after our love making at the sound of Cameron’s voice but he startled me and I felt guilty that I had abandoned my daughter at her birthday party. It had nothing to do with Cameron! Nothing! So be honest right here and now…is that what you really think of me? Do you love me or do you think I’m a high priced whore?!”

Todd grabbed Téa by the arms and pulled her into him, “You are my woman! That’s who I think you are! That’s who I want you to be!”

“Todd, I’m not just your woman! I’m a mother! A friend! A confident! A sister! A lawyer!” she answered.

Todd let her go. He was truly confused. Her eyes convinced him of the sincerity of her words but that nagging doubt would not go away.

“You go be with your daughter then,” he said.

“Come with me. Walk out that door with me right now. Show the world we’re together again…” she said softly.

Todd paused, “I can’t.”

Téa briefly hung her head and finally looked up at Todd.

“I don’t know how many times I can say I love you for you to believe me or how many times I can say I’m sorry for you to forgive me. You said it yourself. We belong together. You think about that Todd. We belong together. You think about what we just did. How good it felt to be together again. And I pray somewhere in your heart you forgive me so we can be together because if you can’t then you and me – will both be miserable for the rest of our lives. And you know it,” and with that Téa walked out, holding her head up high.

Todd reached for his shirt and put it back on. He had a lot to think about.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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