Page 19 of An Alpha's Romance

CHAPTER 11

KEISHA

It had been three weeks since their first date, and Keisha and Conner had seen each other almost every day. On the days that they weren’t able to get together, they texted like two high schooler’s with new phones.

Keisha never thought that such a gruff man could be so romantic. Conner could easily come across as a big goon, a muscle bound gym rat that only cared about working out. However, that was not the case at all. Yes, Conner could be grumpy, but he was far from a goon. He was dedicated to his gym and the people that worked for him. Conner worked countless hours to ensure that his business was a success, which was why Keisha was surprised by the amount of time he was able to spend with her.

Conner would sometimes drop by the bakery with tulips, which was Keisha’s favorite flower. He would send sweet text messages throughout the day just to say hi, or check on how she was doing, and the dates he planned were the most romantic Keisha had ever been on.

One day Keisha mentioned that she had never been ice skating. So she wasn’t surprised when he took her to an ice skating rink for a date. However, when they passed the main rink where people were laughing and skating, and entered another smaller empty rink, the sight before her left her mind instantly blown. Waiting on the side of the rink was a small candlelit dinner for two with a large throw blanket.

He smiled at her in that special way of his, and whispered, “Do you like it, beautiful?”

Keisha couldn’t help the beaming smile on her face. Of course she liked it, she loved it. And the dinner was spectacular. Nobody had ever done so much for her. They skated and laughed like two kids, and Keisha hadn’t had that much fun in a long time.

A few nights ago, he made her his version of dinner.

Keisha shifted the box of her healthy cookies to one hand, as she knocked on the large wooden door. She looked around the massive porch, and she was thoroughly impressed. However, if she wasn’t mistaken she could smell something burning.

When the door opened, a frazzled Conner stood wearing an apron covered in food.

“Hey gorgeous! You’re early, and you brought cookies!” He smiled down at her, took the box, and pulled her into a passionate kiss that took her breath away.

“Yeah, Carson mentioned that you guys really liked them, so I thought I’d bring you some. Am I too early? Bell closed up for me, since I had a date.” Keisha questioned eyeing Conner.

“No, no. I was just trying to finish up. Come on in.” Conner smiled.

“Are you okay?” Keisha stood on her tip toes to look around him to see what was burning, but his large body effectively blocked her view.

“Uh, yeah.” Conner ran his hand through his disheveled hair. “What kind of pizza would you like to order?”

He took her coat and hung it up, and she followed him through the large foyer with confusion written all over her face.

“If we’re eating pizza, why do you have on an apron…” Her questioned was left unanswered as they entered the disaster that was his kitchen. There were several dirty pots and pans scattered on the counter. There was something burning on the stove, and the smoke was getting heavier by the second.

Keisha waved her hand in front of her face and coughed. Conner sat the cookies down on the counter, and ran quickly to the stove and turned off the burner. Keisha did her best not to laugh at his efforts, but he was so adorably cute with his shy smile and messy hair.

“As you can see... I’m not yet a master chef.” He grimaced, “it looked easy enough in the video. It just got a little out of hand.”

Keisha grinned, “I see that. How about this, you order that pizza, and I’ll help you clean up this mess.”

They worked in tandem getting the kitchen cleaned just in time for the pizza to arrive. They sat talking about their families, sipping wine, and eating their pizza. Keisha learned that they had a lot in common. They both had an older sibling, and grew up in the area. Both were really close to their parents, and even their extended family. Conner revealed to her how both he and his brother ate dinner with their parents at least twice a month, and how his mom hounded him every chance she got about not being a grandmother yet.

Keisha had similar conversations with her mother as well. Lynn was definitely ready to have grandbabies, and she made her and Bell aware at every turn.

Before Keisha knew it, the conversation had turned away from their families to more light-hearted topics. They laughed and drank at least a bottle of wine.

Keisha was comfortable with Conner, and they were having a great time when their eyes connected. His bright blue to her sultry brown. Then he leaned over and took her mouth in a passionate kiss. He made love to her mouth in such a way that she was completely and totally lost. His large hand caressed her curves with reverence, and his touches set Keisha’s body on fire.

Keisha kissed Conner back with hunger, her small hands finally getting to feel his massive muscles. His body was perfection, and she couldn’t get enough of touching him. His large hands made their way under her sweater to her satin bra. He rubbed her full breasts until her nipples strained against the soft fabric. The feeling made Keisha’s breath come out in short puffs her head was dizzy with desire.

Everything happened all at once, he lifted his shirt over his head, and then helped her do the same. They were touching each other like they were starved for human contact. Their bodies were grinding together causing Keisha’s body to rise to an almost combustible level.

Just when she thought she couldn’t take anymore, Conner stopped.

“Wh- what’s wrong?” Keisha finally managed to get out through heavy pants.

“My phone keeps ringing.” Conner smirked, and she felt her face blush in embarrassment. She couldn’t hear anything, but the loud beating of her own heart.