Sounds of their love still echoed through the corridors of her mind, but the silence now between them was unbearable. Facing away, Lacey built an invisible barrier between their bodies. Fortified by her imagination, the wall was a thick forest, with weeds and vines knit together to form a heavy curtain. It was impenetrable. It was impermeable. It was ....currently being infiltrated by a very skilled, slender finger.
D...E...X... the heat from his hand branded her skin sensually. As always, he put a little flourish at the end of the X, followed by a heart. His beautifully manicured digit continued to lovingly scroll her name down the center of her spine, ending it right above her tailbone.
Dex loves Lacey.
Attempting to control the prickling gooseflesh of her lower back, she stubbornly willed her body to ignore the smooth edge of his fingernail. Like canvas under a master painter's brush, her flesh betrayed her and responded. One by one, she felt the tiny follicles across her satin skin contract and prickle to life.
"I know when you're fake napping," his voice, low and seductive, teased.
Silence hung and confirmed her resistance to him.
"Don't you want to know how I know?" He waited, knowing that she would prolong the ruse as long as possible. "Because you breathe differently."
He watched her stiffen slightly. He imagined her now trying to determine the proper respiration cycle to fool him. Smiling to himself, he continued to dance his fingers across her skin like ten, tiny tickling spiders. Moving in a large outward spiral, he dared to descend lower.
Snatching the sheet and rolling into a cocoon, she denied his hand further access. The sound of his amusement infuriated her. Not because he found her tantrum entertaining, but because she wanted nothing more than to curl into him and feel that laughter against her cheek. She longed to feel the rumbles of his wicked chuckles, reverberating through his chest.
He gasped, feigning shock. "My love is awake? All this time?" He laughed harder, and began tugging the sheet back to reveal more of her.
Firmly gripping the edge of the material, she rolled away in a half circle - now facing him. Wrapped in her shimmery cocoon, she was completely off limits to him, protected in black silk. She gritted her teeth and scowled.
How he wanted to soften that glare and subdue this temptress of his. Others had been intimidated by her fiery side, but not him. He was drawn to her power; her energy captivated him. Former lovers had tried to capture and train her. Like taming a wild mare, they tried to bridle and break her. But he knew her fire was part of her beauty. Though she could be ferociously feral at times, Dex knew that it stemmed from years of her fearing former cages. He would never force her to bend to his will. They would proceed by her pace, and he would let her lead. As long as she was free to choose, her fears would be quelled.
The sound of her sigh pulled him from his quiet analysis.
"What's on your mind, love?" His gentle manner could always soothe her wrath. He knew why she raged now, but he gave her space to release.
"Why do you have to go?"
It was his turn to sigh. She knew why, and more importantly, she knew that he wanted her to come with him. He could stay here forever, but living this half life was no life for him. He wanted to be whole. She knew all this, but fear of the unknown kept her focused on holding him here. Ironic that she would be the one building cages now. If she left with him, it would mean leaving behind an empire that she had built from nothing. It would signify that she was ready for a new journey. But to him, it would mean only one thing.
Instead of delving into drama, and debating details, he got up from the bed and decided on a path that would assure him a win.
Walking back into the bedroom, he regarded his beauty. So many thoughts spun in her mind. So many heavy decisions furrowed her brow. She needed simplicity, and joy, and peace. He couldn't convince her that he could provide all the answers, but he could offer her something.
Piped layers of rose-colored buttercream frosting, showers of irridescent glitter flakes, and pearls of sugared sprinkles decorated the cinnamon spiced cupcake. Once he had succeeded in building his own impressive empire, he had decided to start enjoying the little things in life, and damn it - he loved cupcakes. They were unnecessary and frivolous and a minor splurge - but it was a small way for him to start "taking profits" in his life now - rather than later.
She had lovingly mocked him for his sugary addiction and told him that she would still love him when the cupcakes turned to pound cakes. But truth be told, she enjoyed watching him devour every bite. After every meal, and sometimes before - the cupcake had become a part of him. It was a silly little treat that represented a mantra of his life - take the time to savor the little moments of joy.
Lifting the decadent little cake off the plate, he offered a boyish grin and invited her into his joy. "Want half of my cupcake?"
She smiled in spite of herself.
This post was my entry for the Scholar&Scribe/DreemPort challenge. It is part 1 of a 3-part serial fiction challenge this month. If you'd like to join in - it's not too late to be part of the fun! Just drop a comment below here, and tag me! I'll be happy to show you how to participate!
This post will be entered TOMORROW into DreemPort to be curated by all the dreemers! Remember dreemers - submit TOMORROW by 5pm PST!
Part of the challenge is also visiting other people and filling in their names on our "bingo card". Here are the people I've visited this week! I actually left the last one a ? because I visited more than the card allowed hehehe which means - I might have visited you! hehehe and if I haven't - there is still time! LOL
Cupcake image by Billion Photos, edited into a cover image by me.
Please give him my phone number immediately. I am in love.
to tell you the truth... I am too. 😋 He's just all sorts of yummy, isn't he?!?!?!?
but i always have to either fall madly in love with my characters - or rip their throats out in vengeance.
so glad that this one is a lovey one. hehehe i'm not in a bloody kind of mood these days LOLOLOLOL
You need more sugar, girlfriend!
Don't though. Day 5-6 of the sugar detox is the worst! Get through that and you'll move on swiftly!
Yeah... he was in my thoughts a good deal of yesterday. Damn you. I may have to even try dating again sometime... I blame you for everything in advance!
(or maybe I'll just invest in some cupcakes instead...)
OMG!!! I love this.
Your story line is indeed fabulous, Dreem. I can't help but eye their love😍
I'm eager to know what happens next....let me rush back to PART 2 😅
thank you thank you ! hehehehe i hope you enjoyed part 2... part 3 is out now too hehehehe
Of course, I did😇....I checked for part 3 earlier yesterday but it wasn't out then...now that it is out, what am I waiting for....🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
Oh, those imaginative walls built up with weeds and vines creating a forest between them, and then he sends his finger spiders to unpick her carefully crafted knitting. You really are a fabulous writer, Dreemie. I'm hooked and am sooooo looking forward to finding out what comes next. Do I really have to wait a whole week?!
Will she go with him? Will she force him to stay? Or, will there be an amazing twist that no one expects? Hehehehe! More. Soon. Please! 🤗
hehehehe if there is anything more addicting than the excitement of a reader.... I don't know what it is!!! LOLOL
Thank you for not just reading, but making ME want to finish soon! hehehe I love when I get to love the characters just as much as the readers do! hehehe I really dont' know what's coming hehehehe but I'm sure they'll tell me! as soon as they do - i'll tell you! :)
Oh wow, with writing like this I'm assuming you're a bestselling author already. How many gazillion copies have you sold? Hehe
The man in this part seems like every lady who reads romance novels dream guy.
hahahaha well - nope. not a best selling author. just an author LOLOL
i'm still waiting on the gazillion part hahahahaha
and yes - i think all the ladies were in love with him and his cupcakes hahahahaahah
There is rarely a story in which a woman leads. In romantic comedies, we often see how a woman fights for a man's attention, not the other way around.
I want a woman to guide me too...
to every cake, sweets, chocolate, and cupcakes.
And to watch as I devour vast pieces of cake.
Now that is my type of woman!!
Never! This cupcake is all MINE! MY PRECIOUS!
Now, because of you, I want cupcakes. Chocolate cupcakes!! 😊🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷
ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLllll
oh my gosh - I love this comment!!!!!!!!! I'm laughing so hard about your cupcake obsession!!!! LOLOL it sounds like it matches my own! hahahahahahahahaha
I often will write stories with a strong female lead. hehehe I often don't like passive women. I just prefer women who know what they want. They are often a tangle of emotions and pressures and conflict too - but they are more interesting for me hehehehe
I'm still laughign about your unwillingness to share the cupcake ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
This love is making me have butterflies. It is so vivid. Dex is a skillful man at heart. I don't know what is going to happen to this fire burning eventually but I certainly hope it doesn't quench. Beautifully written. Now I have the wait a week for the second part.
Gosh!!!
On this bingo card, do I get to add the names of everyone I've visited throughout the week?
hehehe yes - just edit them in
The "instruction post" is coming in just a few minutes - and I'll make sure you're tagged hehehe
and I'm so glad you're loving the story! I'm not sure where it goes yet! hahahaha You are waiting for part 2??? So am I! hahahahahahahaha
I'm loving it whole. I would be sitting pretty and waiting. Thank you.
hehehehe and i shall be waiting your as well!!!!
It's so obvious that the Lacey loves Dec more and it was just so hard for her to resist his touch even when she didn't want him to flirt with her.
I wonder what's going to be their final decision, going together or Dex leaving Lacey behind.
Oh wow Dreemie, you did a really good job with the engagement bingo and I was so happy to have you stopped by at my post 😘❤️.
hehehe yes - we'll have to see what happens between them. Are their empires too important to leave? They've both worked very hard to get to the top - that's hard to leave behind! I don't know their final decision yet either hehehe... but I guess we'll know in 2 weeks LOL
thanks for the cheering on my bingo card! heheheh it was fun to meet new people - and visit old friends too hehehe
Yes, we will get to know what their decision is going to be.
Yes, it's really to get to know new Dreemers and also visit some old ones ☺️☺️.
Sighs How will I ever beat this? 😄
What a beautiful love story with vivid and sensual descriptions. I love your attention to details. I'm rooting for this couple and hope they make it simply because the man is not afraid of the lady's power.
But something seeks to tear them apart! Now I want to read it all at once? Will I get a sneak peek in dm? 😉😂
Nicely done, Dreem!
hhahahahahahaha... you can't get a sneak peek because... GAHHHHHHHHH I haven't written it yet!!!!! ROFLLLLLLLL
but i do kinda sorta know where I'm going! hahahahaha
This one REALLY fought with me, EKG!!! I kept sitting down to write and it just wanted to be secret! It didn't want to tell me anything!
But day by day, I kept coming back to ask permission to tell its tale. hehehe And finally... it relented.
hehehehe and I can't wait to read yours - because you, Miss, are becoming more and more and more talented . hehehe
time and dedication!
It works wonders with our gifts, no??? hehehehe
i love you! thanks for reading!!! and thanks for the tip!!!
When you write, I feel. The end...
For most, that may seem like a spammy comment... I mean... 7 words, right? But I'm trying to tighten up my writing here 😉 and this is your writing in a nutshell, for me. I know that you understand exactly what I mean💗
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That was wonderfully delicious, sensuous, and a deeply emotional read. I had goosebumps right along with her. I do hope Lacey and Dex find their ultimate nirvana. You have a very special way with words Ms. Dreems, that I find incredibly rare. Your writing and characters creep into my heart, draw me pictures, and reveal so many beautiful and delicate layers beneath the frosting. Exploring them is a privilege. What they reveal about you, is a blessing. You are my favourite, by a long mile.
I love you, 71! 💗💗💗... the beginning.
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hehehehehe i giggled while i read this!
i claim that title and dare anyone to take it from me. LOLOL
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very long time... hmmmm
that sounds like an invitation for someone to try.
let me get my boxing gloves on.
i prefer "never"
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In all likelihood... hmmm... never... hahaha... but get the gloves ready just in case😂... This could be entertaining... I'll just grab the popcorn...
and you know i thanked you for the tip because it was the gracious thing to do... but i care about the banner much much more hehehe
if the tip never comes - i probably won't even know hahaha
I know 💗... but I will know... so... I will make sure it hits your post!
Fantastic character building right from the hop! With some nice cupcake levity to contrast the steamy undercurrents. Looking forward to seeing how this story unfurls :D
thank you! I just went back and re-read and edited some words here and there. LOL
I fought with it for so long, that I didn't take enough time to edit before pushing publish. (damn the writer's impatience) hahaha
You were so fast - now i'm like gahhhhhh!
next time I will edit better FIRST hahahahahahahaha
thanks for visiting!
wow, that was a great piece. I didnt expect the cupcake twist at the end.
what can I say, I'm a sucker for cupcakes hehehe
wow Excellent story you are a professional. Soon we will be reading the second part.
Before I had not understood the bingo thing, but now I do, thank you very much 😎😁
awwww great! I'm glad its clear now
and thank you for your compliments on my story!!!! :)
😎 Have a nice day @dreemsteem 🌸☕
Oh heavens! Dreem you just set a tone and now... I love it. What beautiful imagination! What powerful description evoking such strong... I don't even know what to call it. Damn! How do you even do it? Like!!!
This is splendid! And now... Now...now...now...now I'm going to get cupcakes 😐... Thanks for the breakfast option 😂
cupcakes for breakfast.... its the BEST!!!!!!!!!
hehehehehe
and even better when you get to take a bite of someone else's ... offered in love! hehehehe
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Oops I forgot to collect the username of other dreemers! I should track them on my history 😂
hahahahaha there is a whole list of them - maybe if you see them on the list - you'll rememeber hehehe
i think the list was on the dreemport post - in the comment section hehehehe
Thanks I will check it. I should list all of the dreemers😂
(oops we're a lot)
Ooooh, steamy! Wonder what part 2 (and 3) will bring. More steam? More cupcakes? Or more looooove? LOL
I enjoyed reading your story!
hehehe thank you @oceanbee! I'm not sure what the next part will hold for us! hahahaha I'm kinda waiting to see also! LOLOL
thanks for coming to enjoy my part 1 :)
ARGH, conflict in love always makes me screeeaaaam.
Why can't people just be happy without problems????
That being said...
Bullseye!
Now even I wanna know how this is resolved...
hahahahaha I know what you mean! LOL When I read books I'm always like seriously??? how in the world are you two not understanding one another right now??/ its such a miscommunication and you're in love - figure it out!
but when i write? hahahaha you NEED the conflict or it is just a very boring story LOLOLOLOL
but i'm glad I hit the bullseye! :)
Yay! 🤗
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Can I just have the cupcake?
I will let you have him HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Beautifully written!!! I can not wait to read more!!
hahahahahahahahah oh my gosh - i missed this comment on my post - ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
yes - i want the cupcakes really badly right now - i'll probably give you him .... at least for a day hehehehe
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Love is really a Beautiful Thing 🌹🥰 especially when both really Love and understands one another.
Nice entry
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hehehe thank you! so sorry i missed this comment :)
glad that you enjoyed it!
Welcome Ma ❤️🙏
I wonder what it is she has to leave to be with him???
Very descriptive story♥️
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hi you!!! i missed this comment last week! hehehehe
also - i have a dm for you hehehe
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Replied :) I miss messages sometimes too, especially if I have a lot of them 😂
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