There's nothing I love more than the sound of rain. To me it's perfect, especially on my days off. I couldn't really sleep well. I went to bed with alot on my mind. Exhausted from forcing myself to stop thinking I turn over and look at the clock, its 3:30am. "Damn" I blurt out. It's a new record 2 weeks straight with no sleep. Frustrated I get up and head to the kitchen, pour my self a glass of orange juice. "Sigh...How many more nights like this"? I check my phone no messages or notifications, its safe to say the single life is definetly kicking my ass. Suddenly I think about Lance. The smell of lavender penetrates my nose as I walk through the hallways. Sweet memories fill my thoughts. "Snap out of it girl" I murmur slapping my face. That's been over with you gotta move forward. As I turn to hit the light switch I see the flash of lighting move through the curtains, seconds later the booming roar of thunder. I walk to the window and peek outside, the pouring rain suddenly brings me peace. Oh how I love rainy nights. I walk back to the room climb into bed and make another attempt to fall asleep, this time my attempt is successful. The sound of my alarm awakens me. "Beep...beep...beep...beep"."Ughhhhh" I moan, slap the clock and turn back over. I look towards the window it's still raining. Yes I silently say under my breath an excuse for me to chill around the house. Suddenly I hear a knock at my door. "Who could this be at 9 o'clock in the morning" I say grabbing my robe. Rushing to the door I look through the peep hole and see the sexiest man i've seen in a while. "Hmmmmm.. who is this"? 6'5 200 pounds of pure man. Broad shoulders piercing through his neatly crisp button down, even chocolate skin and jet black hair. I quickly brush my hair into a bun and open the door. "Hi can I help you"? He pauses for a moment and looks me over. Damn I know I look a hot mess right now. I repeat myself "Hi can I help you"? He flashes a smile, oh my God his smile is captivating. "Uhhh....hey my name is Ray", he says extending his hand. "I'm looking for Patrice". "Umm"... I stammar. "How do you know my name... and how did you get my address"? He pauses for a second, and I become impatient. "Welllllllllll" I bark. "Aren't you going to answer". "This is going to sound weird" he begins, "but I'm a friend of Renee's..... She gave me your address". Why the fuck would she do some shit like that, this nigga could be crazy. "Well.....ummm....I..I.. I'm flattered...I think but this is kind of a bad time. Im sorry what did you say your name was again"? "Ray" he replies. "Mhm.. Ray...uhhh" I say under my breath. Remind me to personally give Renee an ass whooping. Directing my attention back to Ray. "Well what is it that I can help you with, im not sure what this is about"?
"Do you mind if I come in"? he asks. Pausing for a second I think about what could happen, hmph well shit it's been 6 months so if he was to rape me at least he's fine as hell. Congratulations Patrice you've reached a new level of desperate girl. I shake my thoughts back into the present "Umm Ray is it, sure you can come in". He steps in and this time I look him over thouroughly. He's gigantic compared to my small frame. Big chocolate hands, I instantly imagine what they can do to me. His muscles show through his shirt, damn he's strong. I raise my eyes to his face careful not to make too much eye contact. I can tell he's the type to have women going crazy, but I wonder what he wants with me. I motion him towards the living room. "Care for a glass of orange juice"? "No thank you" he says. "So.....ummm" I say. Before I could get my words out, "You are extremely beautiful" he says. I immediately become self conscious. "Sooooo", I ask. "How do I know your not crazy or here to hurt me"? Looking into his eyes he replies "I don't want to hurt you, I just want to show you a good time". I looked at him "What do you mean"? He repeats, "I want to show you a good time". "What's that"?, I say. He looked at me confused so you mean to tell me you've never had a good time out with a man before? "Nope" I say, not recently. "Well...." he says that ends today. I step back and look him in his eyes "What do you mean"? "Look first of all I don't know you, second of all my crazy ass homegirl should have never given you my address and thirdly how do I know your not crazy"? "I don't want to go anywhere with you, matter of fact I think it's time for you to leave". Ray stands there not suprised by my reaction. "Fair enough" Ray says. "How about this, how about I take you out to lunch? I'll take you where ever you want to go, plus there will be people around and you can drive yourself. I'll follow behind in my car. How does that sound"? "How do I know you can afford where I want to go"? I fire back. Ray smirks and says "trust me I can handle the tab". "So how about it"? I take a minute to think about everything for a moment and decide hey why not. "How about 1pm"? "Perfect, I'll leave and give you a chance to get ready. I'll see you later then" Ray says walking out of the door with a smile. I close the door behind him and walk back upstairs. Grab my phone from the night stand and dial Renee. The phone rings three times and she picks up. "Hey girl" Renee replies. "Uhhhh Renee who the hell is this man you sent to my damn door". "Oh girl you talking about Ray"? "Uhhh yes...and how do you know him.....and why did you give him my address...I think a phone number maybe would have been safer don't you think"? "Well he told me he knew you girl" Renee says. "So you believe him and give this negro my damn address"?, I yell. "Renee, when I see you we fighting girl. Girl code 101 thou shalt not put my friend in danger". Renee seems unbothered by my outburst. "Are you finished"? she says. "No im not Renee like damn" I groan. "Its too early for this shit". She replies again, "Are you done venting?" "Sigh.... yes Renee cause I want to hear your logic for this one". Renee lets out a long breath then begins. "First of all he said he knew you". "Yeaa you said that already" I blurt out. "Shhhhhhh... let me finish" Renee says. " So I asked him from where and he told me he remembers you from when you worked at the hospital". Girl that was over a year ago" I reply. "Hushhh Patrice damn let me finish". "Ok so then he says you helped his brother while he was sick in the hospital, he remembered how helpful you were to his family and wanted to personally thank you. He said by the time he went back to the hospital they told him you no longer worked there. I told him I knew you and would help him get in contact with you". "Soooooo.... you gave him my address"? I reply. "Well no I looked him up and tried to get as much information on him as possible....then I gave him your address". "Ughhhhhh Renee" I groan . "What girl? Have you seen that man.. He's fine as hell and shit you could use some play". "When the last time someone knocked on your door besides me and your mama?" "Ughhhhh now you sound just like her", I say under my breath. "Exactly girl let me hook you up besides I honestly believe he was being genuine". I let out a long sigh, "So what did you find out about him"? Renee continues well hes not married no kids. He is the oldest of two siblings. Was raised by his both his parents until they were divorced. He moved to Virginia with his mom and two siblings. Grew up in Virginia for a few years then went to live with his father back in North Carolina. Graduated from high school there, then decided to attend college in Florida. His brother got sick so he moved closer to his mom to help take care of them. "Damn.... how old is he"? I ask. "He's 26" she replies. "Seems like family is important to him, no criminal record, no sign of crazy". "Mhhhm" I say skeptically. "Renee how do you know all of this"? "Girl I did my research plus I know some people who have access to alot of information". "Riiiiggght" I say. "I told him I wouldnt give him your address until I checked him out first. So he came by the hospital again and I gave it to him". "Yea Renee but you still somehow forgot to tell me about it" I say". Ignoring my last statement she continues, "So what happened when he came by". "Well he asked me out for lunch". "Annnnnnndddddd what did you say"? she says impatiently. "I told him yes". Renee squeals into the phone, as much as I want to be mad I can't be. "Ughh, what the hell I've got nothing else planned anyway". "We agreed to go out to lunch in a crowded place in seperate cars, he told me he will be back at 1pm so that we can go". In case something happens I need you to be available in case this man is indeed crazy, since you drug me into this mess". I say firmly. "No doubt, just text me the name of the place yall are going to and I'll be incognegro". I laugh at Renee "Girl you are insane, let me get off the phone with you so that I can get ready". "Ooo my bad ok well call me to keep me updated dont forget to send the address", she says. The call ends. "Sigh". I shake my head what am I going to do with her? I walk inside the bathroom, and face my reflection, let out a long exhale then cut the shower on.
"knock knock knock"
I put the finishing touches of my make up on then head to the door. Suprised by what I see. I stand in awe I've never seen someone rock denim on denim before an actually pull it off. Ray had on a nicely creased denim button down shirt that complemented his body so well, he wasn't one of those skinny jean wearing brothers either his pants fit nicely. Tight enough to see his print but not too tight. Moving my eyes up to meet his. He smiles and says "You look beautiful Patrice ". "Thank you" I smile tucking a loose dread behind my ear." Uhhhhh he stutters I apologize if I made you feel uncomfortable earlier. I know im a stranger and all and you have every right to question my motives, plus I have a younger sister so I understand". Nodding my head I reply "thank you". Suddenly a loud boom strikes the air and startles both of us. I move to the window and I'm disappointed by the sight. It's as if the clouds have opened up far more than before and began to pour. "Damn" I murmur. It had stopped raining briefly but guess it picked back up. "You still want to go out"? Ray asked. "I have an umbrella in the car I can go grab it". "I would like to but I don't think it's a good idea not with the weather like this", I say. "How about we eat lunch here"?, I ask. "We can order out and watch movies until it stops". "Umm sure", he says. "Ok cool, what's your favorite movie"? "Ummmmmm....my favorite movie is Juwanna Mann". "Are you serious I shriek mine too"!!!! "Ok let me put it in and I'll order some pizza my treat". "Are you sure" Ray asks. Im the one whose suppose to be taking you out". "yes" I reply. "Desert is on you though". " Alright bet" he says. "I can't believe you actually like this movie, I thought I was corny for watching it" I say. I turn expecting him to agree with me but instead he's staring at me . "Why are you looking at me like that"? Ray moved closer to me, I can still here the rain banging hard against my windows and the howling of the wind. He reaches out for my hand. "I know you dont know much about me but you saved me and my brothers life". Shocked I look him in his eyes truly for the first time and got lost in them. Pulling me closer he leans in. I hesitate. Why is it I can't remember this man or his brother?
I whisper, "but we are strangers". He places my hand on the left side of his chest. I feel his heart beating. Somehow there is an unexplainable connection. He leans his forhead onto mine. I look up into his eyes then down to his lips.
His kiss moved me to a place I couldn't help but follow. He moved to my neck. I could tell he needed to be nurtured, his energy seemed exhausted yet strong . Like he had been on a long journey and had finally come home. From my lips to my shoulders to my neck he found spots that were hidden to me. 'Who are you"? I moan. He kissed my lips over and over and over and over again. "Stop" I say firmly. "I can't do this". I don't even know you. Ray moved his eyes towards mine. "Ok" he whispered. He took a step back. His print had gotten bigger he never took his eyes off of mine. "Im sorry" he says clearing his throat. "Renee told me you came to see her at the hospital". "And that you were looking for me". "But I dont remember you or your brother".
"Can I show you something" Ray says. "Go ahead" I say. He unbuttons his shirt and turns around. On the lower right side of his back is a scar. He turns back around and shows me a raised scar on his left pectoral. I suddenly remember the ambulance rushing in a two black males the memory still vague. Ray begins "my brother and I were in a car accident. I was driving him to one of his doctor appointments and a car ran a red light and ran into us head on. I remember waking up in the hospital. Not knowing what was going on asking about my brother. You were my nurse. I had tubes everywhere couldn't move without pain and you explained to me what had happened. You told me my brother was in critical condition. I remember you calming me down and telling me that my brother and I would be okay. You letting my parents stay by our side". I look at Ray in shock. "I remember" I say. I look at Ray with tears in his eyes. "Once the doctors got him stable your brother was more concerned about you them himself" I say. Ray replies "yea thats him he's selfless unlike me". "He is a fighter"." The accident caused his kidney alot of damage even worse than the condition it was in before. He was already placed on the transplant waiting list but his condition had gotten worse". I move towards Ray now fully aware of who he is. Compared to him Im so short. I rub my hands over his scar. He looks down at me and I look up at him and pull his face close to mine. Rubbing my thumb over his full lips. We kiss. I remember this gentle giant. He picks me up and takes me upstairs. I can feel his heart beating. The sound calms me and allows me to let go. We reach the top of the steps and he continues to kiss me passionately so passionately that we hit the wall. My neck becomes his canvas. "Ray" I moan. He moves to my collarbone. His kisses moisten me, I look in his eyes. I kiss him, I kiss him like I've been waiting for him my entire life. He cups my breast and begins to suck, his hand moves to my hips. He tightly grips my hips, then carries me into the room. 'Boom..crack.....crack", fills the room. The sound of rain against the window gets harder. And it seems as if Ray does too. "I'm hungry" he says with a smirk. I smile and lean back on to the bed. He dives in between my legs as if he belongs there and at this moment he does. The room fills with sounds of passion, smacking and slurping. This nigga is trying to kill me I say to my self. How does he know my body so well? He lifts his head and his face is covered with my juices. He doesn't know how sexy that is to me. I kiss him over and over and over again. He feels so good to me. I've never felt this connected with anyone before. I grab on to him begging him not to let me go. He looks me in my eyes and asks to enter me. "Yes" I say without hesitation. Already shirtless he steps back and allows me to watch him remove his pants. Everything about him is beautiful. His strong frame. His built legs they symbolize that he works hard. I can see the scar across chest. It brings me back to the memory we just discussed. I can't stop looking at it. He moves towards me and leans me back. We take a breath together and he moves inside me. He picks me up and takes me to the window stroking me as if I was the last woman on earth. He whispers in my ear, "thank you". Those words alone bring me to a climax. He keeps going, harder than before holding me close to his body. I scratch deep into his back and pierce his skin. It's like he's trying to tell me something. I carefully pronounce each vowel as he digs deeper and deeper. He carries me to the bed. I am not straddling him "Get on top" he says. I oblige. Starting off slow I grind my hips. I soon find my own rhythm. His grunts become my beat. I sqeeze and pull then squeeze and pull. I arch my hips up and down, he guides me then I turn around so he can fully view my ass as I move to his rhythm. "Shit" he says I turn back around to face him. I lean my head back anticipating an orgasm. He lays me on my side. Now behind me and slows his rhythm. His face buried in my neck I can feel each breath and hear his grunts. Our bodies are moist. He plants soft wet kisses on my back. My hand holding his not wanting to let go. The rain has slowed down the thunder sounds at a distance. I turn my body to face him gripping his cheeks. Sweat covering both our brows. Planting slow kisses on him I climb back on top. My hands leave his and move onto his chest. I feel the flesh of his scar. It sends me back into memory. Grinding my hips harder I want to forget seeing him in pain. His moan shoots me back into the present. I look him in his eyes. He is searching through mine. I Lean down and kiss his chest not stopping our rhythm. His strong hands gripping my hips. Pleasure escapes both our lips. He sits up and I wrap my arms around his neck. Planting kisses from his cheek to his ear to his neck to his strong shoulders. "You feel so good to me" I whisper. You can feel the intensity in the room. My hips maintain their pace. Nice and steady hitting his dick. Angled in the right position I feel myself about to cum. Quick breaths fill the room He grabs my throat and kisses me which let's me know that he's about to cum. His moans get louder he grips my hips tighter pulling me down onto him. I allow him to release the pressures of the world inside of me and release mine. I lean back in esctasy. Exhausted he pulls me forward breathing short shallow breaths. I smile at his tired face, then bite my lip. Just looking at Ray makes me want to start over. The rain has stopped and our breathing echos throughout the room. I move my free hand to his chest exactly Where the scar is. He looks up at me and smiles kissing my nose. I bury my head into his neck slowly dosing off. He shakes me gently. He pushes my hair out of my face and kisses me softly again. He holds me and I dose off comfortably in his arms. I awaken to sound of my phone ringing. I lift my head up and direct my eyes to the night stand where my phone is. "Shit its prolly Renee I forgot to tell her where I was" I say under my breath. "Hello" I whisper not wanting to wake Ray. "Girl what happened I was waiting for your call you never told me where you guys where going to lunch". I look at my phone and realize its 4:30 pm. "Its a long story Renee but im ok I will call you tomorrow". "You were right though" I say. "I'll call you tomorrow" I repeat then hung up the phone. I look down at Ray his eyes are open. I smile he smiles back at me then sits up. He buries his face in my neck and kisses me softly. He looks me in my eyes and says "I told God that if I got the chance I would take care of you like you took care of me and my brother", you made arrangements for him to get his transplant faster than what we were told by the doctors, and you gave me hope". "When I got better I looked everywhere I thought you would be and I finally got in touch with the hospital staff and someone said they knew you. That person was Renee." I explained everything to her and she gave me the address to find you." I roll my eyes thinking about when she first told me. Ray smirks "whats wrong"? "nothing.....Just thinking about my crazy ass friend". "She just called to check on me". I say. Ray kisses my lips softly and says "I would never hurt you, you are my angel".
The end
