up my thighs, pushing my skirt up and exposing my skin. “Adriana… you’re pushing my limits.”
“Maybe I want to push them.”
“Be careful what you wish for.”
His hand moves up to the back of my neck, pulling me down as our lips lock, and our tongues entwine. There’s desperation as we struggle for air, not wanting to break the intensity fueling us. I cup his face, nestling his cheekbones in the palm of my hands. I want him, all of him, right here, right now.
I want him to be mine.
“Julian,” I murmur. “I don’t know if I can stop.”
“Then don’t.”
His short answer only drives the passion further as I start to grind against him, letting him moan in my mouth. Knowing that I’m the one causing his body to cave at this moment, I feel myself crumble all around him.
This is it. This is the big moment I’ve been dreading yet yearning for at the same time. We remain fully dressed, dry-humping like a couple of teenagers, not stopping the rhythm of our bodies. The moisture between my legs is seeping out of my panties, making me wild and unpredictable. His hands have moved around to my buttocks, sneaking underneath my garment resting against my heated skin. With a gentle squeeze, I’m ready to convulse. I nudge his palms to move further back and caress the weak spot of mine so desperately needing attention.
As my hand slides down his torso, ready to embrace his manhood, the ring of my cell startles me. Reluctantly, I pull away, unwillingly biting my lip as I watch him watch me.
Worst timing ever.
Short of breath, I lean over and see my home number appear on the screen. “Sorry, it’s my son. Do you mind if I place him on speaker?”
“Adriana, it’s fine, just answer it.” Julian stands and moves toward the balcony. Opening the door, he sits outside leaving me alone. I’m guessing the fresh air is beneficial for him.
“Mama!” I hear Andy’s voice. God, how much I miss him.
“Pooh-bear!” I want to hold him, smell his hair, and smother my face into his neck.
“Mama, Amelia got an ouchie today. She jumped off da swings, Mama.”
“You mean she fell, Andy,” I gently correct him.
“No, Mama, she wanted to be Batman and fly. She was wearing her cape.”
Good Lord, Charlie must have had a heart attack. Andy continues to talk about his friends, what he ate for dinner, how Ash dug up the backyard. I could’ve talked for hours forgetting Julian was just outside.
“Andy, can Mama talk to Grammy now?”
“Grammy went to the shops. Uncle Lex is here.”
“Hey, sis, how is it Down Under?”
I see Julian shift uncomfortably outside, and I know that I can’t take Lex off speaker as he’ll ask why I did that. My brother is like an annoying detective, always thinking the worst. I have to make the call short. “All good. I miss Andy. Hope he is behaving. I’ll be back on Friday.”
“He misses you, too. So, he told you about Amelia? I swear, she doesn’t have an ounce of fear.”
I laugh. “I’m sorry, Lex. Is Charlie okay?”
“Apart from having a stroke, she’s okay. I was all the way across town when it happened, and you know LA traffic. Nothing was broken.”
“Give her a big hug and kiss for me.” I pause, trying to think of a way to quickly end the call.
“Is everything okay? You sound a bit off.”
“Just tired. You know, the time zones.”
“How was the shop front you looked at? I’ve got a contact in Sydney if you need more assistance.”
“Actually, I’m heading there tomorrow, but thanks anyway. Listen, I’ve gotta go. Gonna try to fit in as much as I can while I’m here.”
“Oh, hang on, Adriana… Charlotte wants to say hello.”
This is awkward, but Julian doesn’t seem bothered as he continues to sit outside, now watching me. It bothers me that he isn’t bothered.
“Hey, Thunder from Down Under! How is it?”
“Hey, Char, yeah, all good. Such a beautiful country.”
“And the men?” I hear Lex mumble in the background. “Ignore him. So, is the country swarming with Hugh Jackmans?”
“Uh yeah… some very good-looking men around.”
“Oh… oh! Are you with one right now, and that’s why you have your awkward tone on?” she squeals.
I look uncomfortably at Julian, who appears amused with the turn of conversation.
“I gotta go. Kiss my son for me, okay?”
She whispers into the speaker, “You better tell me what’s going on when Lex is gone. You’re hiding something.”
I say my goodbyes and hang up letting