The Girl Next Door

Chapter 22

The house is dark and quiet. Beyoncé and Jay sit at the table over cups of coffee.

Jay: I told them I want to focus on
developing local projects and they're fine with that. I can even work from home if I want.

Beyoncé: I've never seen you so excited
about your job before.

Jay: It's more than the job. It's like I've
taken back control of my life. He takes her hands in his.

Jay: We're not getting any younger,

Beyoncé: Blue will be off to college in a couple years. I don't want to waste any more time being apart. She stares at their intertwined fingers - their wedding rings still on their fingers.

Jay:Do you think you'll ever be able to
love me again?

Beyoncé: Oh, Jay . I've never stopped
loving you.
She caresses his face and pulls him to her, kissing him softly, then more and more passionately -- until there's no stopping.
Beyoncé and Jay move together, making love. They look into each other's eyes, deeply connected. Suddenly, Beyoncé grips him tightly, moans fervently.

Beyoncé : Jay ... oh ... right there
Her sounds spur him on. He thrusts into her, overwhelmed by wild desire for her.
Beyoncé thrills at his newly awakened aggression. She arches her back and grabs onto the headboard, black -knuckled, gasping for air, as items -- alarm clock, photos, books -- topple from the built-in shelves.
They orgasm in unison, both crying out with pleasure.
Jay collapses on top of her. They breathe together, their bodies exhausted, their faces radiant.

Beyoncé: You think we broke something?

Jay: Nah, just give it a couple of
minutes.
He grins down at her. She hits him and slips into a fit of giggles.