Page 27 of Throw Away the Key
“Excuse me? Who?!” Thoughts raced of Zora tearing Emma a new one for Ms. Marion climbing into a rideshare car, left to her own devices to fend off some sketchy predator.
Granny ignored her. “Joy, the installation was beautiful. I'd definitely love to come back and see more of your art. And you have to let us know when you're having the next show.”
Joy nodded, embracing her. “I really appreciate your support. Definitely let your friends know that they can come by. My art is going to be featured here for the next couple of weeks.”
“I sure will, I’ll tell them and I'm definitely going to come back myself. I'm bringing Gerald next time.”
Joy followed them out the door. “Gerald, is that your husband?”
Granny shook her head. “No dear, my husband passed long ago. Gerald is my boyfriend.” She winked at her audience as a sleek black car pulled up. “And right on time.”
Joy turned to look at Emma and Sadie, a look of shock on her face. Emma hid a smile behind her hand. Sadie stared at Granny in awe.
Gerald exited the car to open the door for Ms. Marion clad in a v-neck sweater over a dress shirt and jeans so freshly pressed that the creases were still crisp. His clean-shaven face brightened as he stepped closer. “Hello, dear,” he beamed at her, kissing her on the cheek with deliberate slowness.
“Oh, not you gettin’ fresh in public,” Granny blushed, swatting his arm.
“I can’t help myself. Look at you,” his baritone voice held amusement as he waved to their audience before helping her into the car.
Granny winked at Emma. “I expect a call in the morning!”
“Yes, ma’am,” Emma’s cheeks grew hot.
Joy turned to them, gesturing to Sadie as she eyed them both. “I expect the same.”
Sadie’s warm hand found Emma’s back as she glowered at her friend. “Let’s go.”
“Joy, your art is incredible. Thank you so much–I’m going to come back and I intend to take you up on the studio invite.”
“Please do.”
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
By the time they both made it up the stairs and in the front door, shoes and articles of clothing were flying every which way. Emma unbuttoned the front of Sadie’s jumpsuit as she guided her toward the bedroom, their mouths connecting, indulging in each other. By the time they reached the edge of the bed, Sadie’s body was completely bare, and Emma hands freely roamed her expanse of dark brown skin. “You are breathtaking, Sadie.” She kissed her passionately, her tongue gaining entrance beyond that perfect pout, the back of her fingertips grazing the soft strip of curls just above Sadie’s core.
“Finally, a night where there are no locksmiths or other plans…” Sadie nibbled on Emma’s lips before turning Emma away from her, dragging the hem of her dress up and over her head. As she pulled the fabric away from Emma’s body, she placed her lips between Emma’s shoulder blades, running her hands from her waist to her hips. “Do you have a toy box?” her breath a whisper against Emma’s skin.
“Ooo,” Emma shivered and guided her panties down past her hips, stepping out of the lacy fabric as it slid to her ankles and moving to open the bottom drawer of her night stand. Sadie grabbed her hip, expertly kneading her lower back withher thumb. “Since we get to take our time...” The anticipation was overwhelming as her mind raced through the possibilities, her imagination running through innumerable sequences of pleasure they could pursue.
“Do you have a preference?” Sadie watched Emma, the rise and fall of her breasts, her hand traveling up Emma’s side to massage her shoulder. She peered inside the drawer and her eyes widened. “Jesus… that’s quite the arsenal you’ve got there.”
Emma blushed. “So we have some friends who own a romance-only bookstore. Everytime I visit their shop, I buy a book and a new toy.”
“Damn… I’ve always been one to take matters into my own hands,” Sadie ran her fingers down Emma’s shoulder to her chest, rolling her palm over a hardened nipple.
Emma sucked in a breath, hoping she hadn’t overwhelmed her. All she wanted with Sadie was this closeness–she’d take it any way she could get it. Her scent, her voice, her touch, her presence was like a drug and Emma was already hooked. “It’s not like we need any of these…”
“No, I want to see what you like.” The drawer housed wands of different sizes, a rose, dildos and vibrators, among other things. Lube and smaller finger vibrators lined one side. “This is very organized, I’m impressed,” her throaty laugh made Emma bite her lip.
Sadie reached into the drawer and picked up a double-ended toy, its blue silicone standing out from the other pink and purple ones. One side was shaped like a standard dildo, while the other end curved upward with an angled knob. “This is a new one for me, but I’m curious…” She turned to stare into Emma’s eyes, her gaze hooded.
Emma licked her lips, trying to concentrate. “The strapless? I just got that one recently–the girls at the store were pretty adamant about it.” Her hand hovered over different areas. “G-spot stimulater on this side, with this curved part here for their clit, and then the wearer uses this side to penetrate their partner. It’s got a few different settings… I don’t know, it makes me both nervous and excited.”
“What’s there to be nervous about? So you haven’t tried it before?”
She shook her head. “Nope. Why, what do you think?”
Sadie ran her finger over the smooth silicone surface before wrapping her hand around it, her heated gaze melting Emma’s insides. “I’m intrigued… can I drive?”
