Page 57 of Trucker
Taji left me alone and wandered back to her bedroom.
I put some clothes in the washing machine, changed into some shorts and a t-shirt then found a towel in the bathroom.Since I was still waiting for her, I packed some snacks, water and juice and was ready by the time she joined me.
We made our way down one of the paths I had yet to take on the property that led to a beautiful tree protected cove. The water was clear and clean, and I couldn’t wait to feel it against my skin.
“This place was made by magic.” She giggled while stripping down to her swimsuit.
“Damn.” I gasped. “This is a lesson in being careful what I wish for, isn’t it?”
“Why is that?”
“You’re so sexy.”
Taji giggled. “Oh em gee, stop!”
My eyes dropped down her body again and I bit my bottom lip.
“Mayson!”
“I’m not sorry.” I admitted. “How can you look like that and get irritated when a man—when anyone—appreciates it?”
She flushed and walked into the water.
It was as if I was frozen in place as I watched her paddle out into the water.
I joined, and the weight of the world melted away.
We played about together, splashing each other. I had never heard her laugh that much since I met her. The joy on her wet face caused me to smile as a warm feeling rushed through every part of me.
“Can I ask you something?” Taji asked as she wrapped her arms across my shoulders while lounging on my back.
“Sure.”
“What type of women are you into?” Taji wanted to know. “I know you said she had to be strong and stuff.”
“Are you thinking of auditioning, Taji?” I teased.
She released me and pushed at my back.
Laughing, I turned to face her.
“Stop playing around.” Taji told me. “I’m being serious.”
“It’s a serious question.” I assured her as I turned around.
“Auditioning?”
“To be mine.” I answered. “Or did you want me to audition?”
“What would you say if I said yes?” Taji countered.
I got the feeling she was playing with me—I liked it.
“What would you say if I said that I wanted you to audition?” Taji added. “That’s a serious question, by the way.”
“Then I audition.” I shrugged. “But what would I get if I passed?”
“Me.” Taji nodded.
