I Want Candy (58 page)

He increased his speed, drawing his climax to the brink. She watched as he slowly closed his eyes and moaned. He plunged inside three final times, releasing his essence. Her body tightened as she felt his liquid warmth. He caressed the side of her face with his index finger. Breathing heavily, he rose and fell onto his back. She scooted closer, nestling her face onto his shoulder.

“Would you be offended if I said that for someone who hasn’t been with a lot of women, you screw like a whore?” Candy laughed, breaking the momentary silence.

“First I’m an angel, now I’m a whore! Make up your mind, woman! Since we’re being honest, would you be offended if I told you that you have the best, you know, I’ve ever had? I know there weren’t many in my harem, but I pick the cream of the crop when I do,” Gabriel laughed.

Candy’s jaw dropped. “I don’t believe you. You’re just trying to charm me with your compliments and dirty talk,” she giggled.

“I see why Eric and Quentin wanted you back,” he laughed. “Quentin even lost his mind over it! You must have silver and gold in there!” Gabriel teased.

Candy threw a pillow at his face as he hooted. “It’s true, and you know it. It’s moist and tight, but not too tight, and it grabs like this.” Gabriel made a squeezing motion with his hand as he continued to laugh uncontrollably.

Candy cracked up as she fell back onto his chest. “You’re so silly. I missed you so much. You crack me up. Seriously though, tell me what you want from me as a wife.”

Gabriel put his hand up to his temple and rubbed it as he deliberated. He held Candy close to him, taking her by the waist, forcing her to roll over on top of him. He looked up at her and smiled.

“I just want you to be you. I want you to always be honest with me and never afraid to tell me anything. I want you to listen to me and be there for me. I need your support and encouragement. Please accept what I want to give you graciously. I need you to be faithful, never giving your heart or body to another man ever again. I want you to call on me when you need help. I need you to be my teacher and my student. I want you to allow me to be the husband you need, but most importantly, I need you to be you.”

Candy contemplated Gabriel’s answer. She intertwined her fingers with his, looking down at his wedding band.

“So that’s what you want? I can do that,” she smiled. “That’s all you want, right?” she winked. Gabriel looked at her closely and licked his lips. His eyes darkened once more.

‘Oh, God, there’s the look again!’ Candy thought to herself. Her groin began to throb with sweet anticipation. He quickly rose from the bed. Standing firmly, he hoisted Candy by her underarms and lifted her into the air. He quickly took her legs and wrapped them around his waist.

“Hold on tight,” he instructed. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. He looked deep into her eyes, then pushed rigidly inside her. She moaned, flexed her toes, and sighed as he lunged upward inside her over and over, holding her steady, gripping her buttocks as he stood in place, jostling her body like a piston. He slowly started to move around the room, ushering her towards the window as he continued to drive in and out of her love with each step.

Outside their window, fireworks began to explode. Green, yellow, and blue starbursts blanketed the navy-blue sky.

“Yes, that’s it. I just want you, the real you, all of you. I want Candy,” Gabriel whispered as he made unrelenting love to her into the wee hours of the sunbathed Egyptian morning.

LOVING-MYSELF-AND-YOU-FOREVER QUICHE

Two beautiful people

Intertwined mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically

Make sure they’re evenly yoked.

Add love that is sincere and unhurried.

Add humor to make the difficult times bearable.

Add desire, passion, and drive.

Add devotion to help sustain.

Eat each and every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Bon Appetit!

About the Author

Tiana Laveen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and now resides in Kentucky with her husband and two children. She enjoys a fulfilling and enriching life that includes writing books, drawing, painting, listening to music, cooking, and spending time with friends.

Tiana Laveen is a uniquely creative and innovative author whose romance fiction is geared towards those who not only want to temporarily escape from the daily routines of life, but also delve into social taboo as it pertains to interracial relationships. She creates a painting with words as her readers are guided through the lives of each and every character.

Her first book series entitled
Cross Climax
tackles interracial dating, sex, and marriage head on without any false bravado.
Cross Climax I
and
Cross Climax II
allow the reader to dive headfirst into short stories that are packed with seduction, romance, and heart-pounding punch. The two novels in conjunction lead to a surprising, but fulfilling conclusion.

Her third novel,
The Slave Master’s Son
, transports readers back to a time and place where interracial relationships were not accepted by the dominant society. The novel delivers a scintillating, historical account of one family’s struggles to deal with love, lust, and consequences.

Her fourth novel,
The Naughty Sins of a Saint
, tells the story of Dr. Saint Aknaten, a sex therapist and public speaker who preaches his controversial philosophy –
that all non-Black men should pursue Black women. Along the way he finally meets his “queen.” All is good until those threatened by his ideologies take action to permanently stop him. Saint must confront both personal secrets and his nemeses if he is ever to live peacefully.

Her fifth novel entitled
I Want Candy
takes readers on the journey to self-enlightenment of talented professional and loyal friend, Candy Benet. Candy repeatedly finds herself involved with the wrong man, coping with her emotions by smothering them with food. She finally meets her soulmate, but realizes the vicious cycle must be broken if she is ever to find internal peace and keep the man who risks it all to be with her. A menacing ex returns to jeopardize it all.

If you wish to contact Tiana Laveen, please contact her at
www.facebook.com/tianalaveen
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Reading Group Discussion Guide

1.
          
Eric, Quentin, and Gabriel each were featured with Candy romantically. What do you think attracted her to each of them and what do you think attracted each of the men to her?

2.
          
What roles do you feel Candy’s best friends, Dallas and Jasmine, played in her journey to self-enlightenment?

3.
          
Do you believe that Eric would have been a better husband to Candy if he had been given another chance after their divorce? Do you think Candy may have gone back to him had she not been involved with Gabriel?

4.
          
What similarities and differences did Candy and Gabriel have?

5.
          
Do you believe Gabriel abused his authority as a result of being romantically involved with Candy?

6.
          
The first time Gabriel and Candy made love, Gabriel removed a condom from a container that originally contained Egyptian tea. Later, their relationship was rekindled in Egypt. What other examples of symbolism, foreshadowing, and the like can you find?

7.
          
How do you think Candy’s pregnancy and subsequent painful miscarriage affected how she saw herself?

8.
          
Do you believe Jasmine and Abdul could possibly have a long term relationship? Why or why not?

If you would like Tiana Laveen to attend your next group discussion in person or virtually, please contact her at
www.facebook.com/tianalaveen
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