Merlot, Movie and a Massage

Rae was so busy with work that she didn't mind me staying at her place after my breakup with Josh. Try as I might I couldn't shake the images of him cheating on me. She had a comfy two bedroom apartment. I could have just found an apartment since my savings was very cushioned but she insisted knowing I didn't want to really be alone. Oftentimes she worked late and after having plenty of overnight house guests of my own, I knew exactly what not to do to be an annoying one. So after spending a week at her place and listening to her stressful week while on a call with her I knew she would just want to come home to relax and watch a nice movie til we drifted off.

When she arrived home I had just gotten out of the shower, she gave me a brief kiss on the cheek while she walked toward the bathroom wanting to embrace its warmth after my hot shower. She was in there for less than a minute before I heard the shower come on. I dried off and quickly through on an oversized shirt and knocked on the door to gather her things off the floor so she wouldn't have to.

“Come in.” she said with her soft voice standing out from the water crashing against the shower curtain.

“Hey, I'm just going to grab these clothes and put them in the dirty clothes basket for laundry tomorrow.”

“Thanks, but you don't have to do that.”

“It's ok I insist! You have been nothing but great to me throughout this whole ordeal, it's the least I could do!” I paused for a moment and just watched her silhouette, though the curtain didn't allow me to see inside I knew her body was a work of art itself.

“Hey, I don't want to be rude or anything, and I do enjoy your company but would you mind if I invite someone over tonight?”

“Why would I mind, I'm the guest here. You can invite whomever you please.”

“I just wanted to be considerate to your feelings. I don't mind sharing friends but he’s been out of town a while and he doesn't have much free time. He's been dying to spend time with me and he made me an offer I really couldn't refuse.”

“Oh what was the offer?”

“Home cooked dinner and whatever movie we can find on the smart TV, for us both with some wine.”

“Oh that is perfect I didn't feel like cooking and I know you didn't either!“

“If you bring me my phone I can send him the text to start heading this way.”

I brought her phone and she instructed Siri to send a text to Jason.

Rae opened the door, and in he walked, Tall, Dark, Dreamy and this was him just walking in.

We walked into the kitchen to have us a little chat.

“GIRL!!! He is not just “company”, that is dessert on two legs!! How do you know him?!” I asked constantly, stealing glances at him from the kitchen while he took off his jacket.

“Oh he’s a friend, well more than that but we have never really had time to pursue anything of that nature. He’s really fine though isn’t he!”

“Oh so fine!”

“Okay girl lets get back in there before he thinks we jumped out the kitchen window or something.” Rae joked. We both started to head back to the living room but when we turned to leave he was at the entrance to the kitchen.

“Oh sorry, thought I would get a start on dinner since it's getting close to six.” he says while staring at me with his eyes the same shade as honey.

“Oh that's fine. What are you going to make us?” I asked genuinely curious because my ex has never cooked for me, in fact no man in my life or that I've ever met has ever cooked for me.

“Well since I brought a merlot, I figured I would make garlic roasted chicken complete with garlic sauce and cheesy mashed potatoes. Something simple and fast.”

“Oh that sounds delicious!” Rae was damn near foaming at the mouth, I figure she probably hasn't eaten anything since lunch.

“We will leave you to it while we start a movie.” Me and Rae took a seat on the sectional this time much closer to each other. We watched Jason like a hawk stalking its prey.

He walked with plates for both Rae and I. “Sorry for the wait, dinner is served ladies. I'll be back with the wine and my plate shortly.” He turned to walk away. I had to fight the urge from just diving into the plate. I thought that would be rude to dive in without all of us ready to eat

“Okay what are the choices for movies tonight?” He asked while taking his seat between us. He placed the rest of the wine on the coffee table.

We told him the choices and decided to let him make the final pick. He carefully took his time and picked Avengers.

“I was a fan of the animated series but never watched the movies, I've been too busy.” He went on to tell us about his career in production and his love for travel. We were taking in every word that our food was no longer hot.

“Oh sorry for talking so much, please let's enjoy the movie and let me know what you think. I am not a pro at cooking but I know I can't be the worst! “ he joked.

Rae paused the movie. “This is delicious! The garlic sauce with the chicken!! Oh my God I would pay for this! I wish I knew you cooked this well before! Would've saved me so much money!”

“I agree with Rae that this is delicious and with the wine! This is an excellent wine choice, paired well with everything!” I chimed in.

“Oh the wine! I need to save the bottle so I can stop at the wine spot and buy at least three bottles of this.” Rae added.

Jason smiled. “Thank you both. I found the recipe online and decided it would be great with the merlot. This happens to be my favorite wine.”

“Okay let's watch the movie.” Rae hit play. I remained in my corner of the couch, Rae somehow found her way to laying her head in his lap with a pillow. I don't know if it was a side effect of the wine but I was kind of jealous. I wanted to be cuddled up too.

“May I rest my hand on you?” Jason asked and I had to stop myself from saying something dirty like, You can touch me Jason. So I just nodded.

As he rests his hand on me I look over and want the same treatment as Rae.

“Are you ok?” He asked.

“Yes but can you run your hand up and down my back to help me relax?”

“Sure, anything you want.” he replied while running his hand up and down my spine. It was very relaxing. His gaze returned to the movie and he kept his slow up and down motion going.

The movie was nothing less than amazing, when the teaser ended he stretched and we did the same. When he stood up I noticed Raes robe was off at the top and she turned away from Jason to fix herself. Jason took the plates, glasses and the empty wine bottle to the kitchen.

“Was I snoring?” Rae asked.

“No, wait did you fall asleep?”

“Girl when I moved the robe and he kept rubbing my spine I was gone while they were on the sky islandship thing.

We laughed as we heard the water running as he started doing the dishes.

“It's getting late, I should get going. This was amazing. I got to spend time with both of you, thank you.”

“Jason, it's rather late and you have had two glasses of the merlot. I don't think you should be driving. I wouldn’t feel right letting you drive under these conditions. You can stay here. I insist!” Rae said while walking toward the closet for a spare blanket.

“Are you sure? I don't want to overstep my boundaries.”

“It's fine we don't mind at all.”

“Ouch, my back” Rae cried out. “Jason would you mind giving me a massage. I am in need of a good stretch.”

“Sure, I could help with that, I haven't given a massage for almost a year but I remember the basics. Samantha would you like one as well.”

“I'm not gonna turn down that offer. Your cooking and wine choices were amazing. I’ll have one and I'll open up the second bottle to get more comfortable with it.”

“We can do this in my room.” Rae led the way.

She opened her wardrobe and it was full of towels and smell goods that could honestly be an aisle in a store! She grabbed a towel and laid it on the bed and looked back at both me and Jason as she dropped her robe. He took his time with her and massaged every inch of her body careful not to linger on her sensitive spots.

Now as she rose up covering herself she walked over to the wardrobe, taking out a robe for me as I undressed. Finally as nude as the day I was born I swallowed what was left in my glass then laid down, chest to the bed on the towel and waited for his hands to touch my skin.

Finally his hands caressed my feet. I closed my eyes. Nasty thoughts filled my mind with each part of my body he touched. I knew this would possibly be awkward so I kept my composure. By the time he reached my neck I almost forgot my ex entirely. I don't know if it was his hands or the merlot but I had never felt so relaxed while being completely vulnerable at the same time.

“Turn over.” Jason said in a soft raspy voice and I obeyed happily.

This time he started from my neck and worked his way down to my feet.

Finally when he was done with my feet, I sat up. He was wiping his hands on a towel while I slid into the comfy robe Rae left out for me. Rae was finishing her glass of wine.

“I should get all settled on the couch Rae.” he quickly exited out of the room as he said that.

She grabbed a blanket and a pillow from the closet in the hall. My clothes were nowhere to be found.

“I put them in the dirty clothes for you.” Rae said as she came back in the room to see me searching, “Hey so before you turn in I just want some clarification because I’ve been out of the game for a while.”

“Clarification?” I looked up at her confused.

“Was this a date?” She asked

“I don't know I was going to ask you.” I replied wondering the same thing.

We both stood there for a second and thought about it.

“How about we ask Jason?” She said.

We walked out as he was shirtless laying across the couch looking completely ready for bed.

“Hey jason!” She said with some excitement in her voice.

He sat up on his elbow looking at the both of us.

“We were just wondering … was this a date for you?” I asked nervous about his answer.

“If we count this as a date can I take you both out tomorrow a little earlier to somewhere I wanted to go for a while? I think it would make for an amazing second date.”

“Absolutely!” we said at the same time,

“Well this was the best dream date a guy like me could ever hope for!”