Chapter 11: chapter 11

AMELIA’S POV         My eyes would have probably been as huge as saucers and I was trying to digest the piece of information Zach had given me.  I couldn’t believe my ears.         “How are you staying this calm?”       “I—”        “You fucking got your dream job!”  I hopped up from the stool and straight into Zach’s arms.       It was like walking through a dream, that I had to confirm if it was even happening in real life.  But it was.       “I did,”  Zach answered with a big smile.  His eyes shone bright and I wanted nothing more than to see him like this forever.        I knew when Zach left his job for me that he lost something for himself.  And whenever I tried to confront him about that, he would always say something along the line that ‘Even if it hadn’t been for you, I would have always found my way back to the current field.”        And I do believe him, like he said he would not have done a job he hated for this many years but I knew he was missing teaching.        He did accept now indirectly that it was his dream job.          “You accepted it right?”  I pulled back, to look at him.        “Kind of.”  He stalled.         I broke away from him completely to look at him clearly.  “What do you mean, ‘kind of’?”       “I was ready to accept.  But then…”       “Spit it out, Zach.”       “Right…. Even though the management wanted me, I wanted them to be sure that if they want me.  You know considering my previous track record and my um…conflict of interest.”       “You could say it, Zach.  That you slept with your student.”  I said with a smile because I can clearly tell that he was hesitating because of my reaction.  It was a given that we have both had made mistakes in the past but at least we were honest about it and Zach didn’t get overly reamed by the management because of his confession beforehand.          He quit before he got a black mark and got fired.  I was just eighteen when he did that and came to know in the years that how much of a sacrifice he did and how much trust he had in our relationship to quit his job that easily.  Granted, we always avoided that topic, in order not to hurt each other.         Now, to know that his selflessness could get his job back.  Even though we moved to another city, I would like to think he would thrive in this environment as this University is a big shot and he could get real opportunities to grow.         “Yeah, and I also told them that I married that said student.”  He said with a cheesy smile but paused.  “That sounded weird even to my own ears.”      I laughed.  “Hmmm, mmmm.  What did they say?”       “They said that they knew about that and that the management also reassured them that it was a one-off, but I am not totally okay with it unless all of their staff are fine with that.”      I nodded.  Because people would be vying for his job and with the cutthroat competition, I have no doubt that Zach wanted to be prepared.  And there is also no issue in reassuring the management that Zach is not going to fall into a bed with another student.          I till now remembered how he was beating himself up after the first time we were together in his home.  He wouldn’t even look at me in the class.  To think of that and how of a long way we have come, it's surreal.           “You better not encourage flirting,”  I told him sternly but with a goofy-ass smile.          His age added him with even more definition and smugness.  There were laugh lines near his eyes which crinkled cutely whenever he smiled and his hair was fluffier with no gel and his body got even more defined with all the working out and running, he does in the morning.          I can’t wait to grow older with him.  I always take time to think that how easy I got everything even with the occasional barrier, I appreciate everything in my life even the messy parts, because that makes us grow and learn from our mistakes.          “So, what?  They are going to give you the job, right?”  I asked again.       It felt like I was repeating myself and I don’t get any concrete answer from him.           “Yeah, they did but… um… I told them to reconsider and talk with their peers again before approaching me.”      “What?! Why would you say that?”        I was close to losing it.  “I thought you said that they already considered it??”        “They did.”         “Then?”  I pulled away and put my hand on my hips and glared up at him.         “Listen, Amy.  I know they would say that they are fine with me now but I want them to really consider it.  Because I can’t lose my good conduct even if I am just talking to a student or clearing their doubts.  You do realize that right.  I can’t live in fear that someone would take my interaction with one of my students the wrong way and complain to the management.  Then my teaching would be shit if I couldn’t give my 100% to it.  So, I was upfront about it with them.  And they agree with me, so they told me they would get back to me sooner.”       “I know.  Now that you said it, I am kind of glad you talked to them.  I am sorry.”      “What are you sorry for, baby?”       “For seducing you and getting you in my bed,”  I said with a straight face.       Zach got adorably confused.  “You didn’t seduce me, if anything I was one who…”         “I’m kidding, Zach.”  I laughed and put my hands around his neck and stood on my toes so that I could look him in the eyes.  “But I will be jealous of all the girls who are going to thirst after you.”         “You got nothing to be jealous of, because I am always yours and moreover those girls who chase after me will be in vain, they would know that.”        “I know that is why I am jealous.  I didn’t get to enjoy the chase with you, you put out too easily.”       “Now did I?”  He tickled my sides which made me lose my grip on him but he caught me and lifted me off the floor with no effort.  Yeah, my man is strong.         “Yeah, you were so easy.”  I taunted.         It’s not like what we had was easy to get but it’s always fun to rile Zach up.       “Oh, I think you need some history lessons on our relationship.  Until you get it right, I am going to edge the hell out of you.”         “What?!  No!!”  I tried to escape from his hold but he just tightened his arms around me and brought me flush against him.           I hate it when he tries to drive me mad with no orgasms.  He knows every single one of my quirks and reaction so he would withdraw his fingers or dick at the right time when I am about to reach my high.  I absolutely have a love-hate relationship with that.          “No!  I was wrong, you are not easy.”  I said high pitched as he removed my top.         “I don’t think you will remember that, so I have to do something that will make you never forget this.”  He said with an evil glint in his eyes.        I don’t think I was escaping from that.  So, I gave in.       Nearly an hour after, I screamed Zach’s name and came so hard, that I was quacking for five minutes straight.  I was exhausted but sated and with the soothing noises Zach made, I fell into sleep.……….         After an hour, I woke up to find Zach sitting on his side of the bed with his back to me.  I let out a big yawn and sat up.  I was hundred percent sure that I was not going to be able to sleep that night.  With the number of hours, I slept today, I didn’t know I rested this well.         Toddlers often add up to that, to be honest.  But kids’ free day is good too, even though I missed them.        I turned my head and saw that Zach still didn’t acknowledge me.  And then only I recognized his tense muscles.  What?         I crawled on the mattress and reached his back.  I looped my arms around his front and looked at his phone over his shoulder, where he was supposedly looking at an email.  What would have happened to make him this tense?        “What’s the matter, babe?”  I asked my voice still subdued from sleep and kissed his bare neck.            “I think…. Fuck…”  I tensed.  Because if he is cursing then something happened.  He only curses when he is in a dire situation.  I squinted at the light coming from the phone and tried to read what made him this upset.        Just as I re-read the sentence, seemingly couldn’t believe myself, Zach spoke.          “They found no behavioral issues from the investigation they conducted, so, they mailed me their official offer letter.”  He said, his voice still holding some kind of shock in them.          Couldn’t he believe that he did no wrong?  Yes, he slept with a student but I was willing to have sex with him and I was of above age and also, he went to his authorities immediately because of his compromised position.  Of course, they found no wrong in giving him his position.  They should indeed be proud to have him in their institution.      I know I was thinking with absolute pride of my husband, but I know that how Zach gives his soul where he was passionate.  And I was so fucking happy for him.       “Zach!!!  Congrats.”  I yelled near his ear, he jolted but accepted my hug even though he looked like he was in a weird trance.            Gosh, he should be happy and celebrating.  Celebrating.  An idea sprang to my mind.           “Zach, we have to celebrate this news rather than being cooped up in the house.  C’mon I will take you to dinner.”  It was time for food anyway and I would reserve a good seat in the best restaurant.          I got out of the embrace and crossed the bed to take my phone.  The earlier I reserve the earlier I would get a seat.  But just as I was about to open my phone, Zach pulled it from my grasp.         “I have a better plan.”  He said finally coming out of his daze.          “What?”  I asked confused.  “If it consists of both of us naked, I will pass because I don’t think I will be able to orgasm for a few more hours.  And moreover, we could go at it again at night.”          “As tempting as it sounds, that was not my plan.  I have a surprise.”         “More surprise?”  I asked bewildered.           “Yes.  Now get into a fancy dress because I going to take you somewhere special.”  He gave me a wink which made my stomach flutter.        God, the years may pass but I would still love this man with my full heart.…..        “You didn’t.”  I gasped in surprise as Zach idled the car in the famous ‘Grand Bentham’ restaurant.  It was hugely overpriced and I had been trying for a reservation here for ages.  But because there were only a few branches, it was tough to get into.          “I surely did.”        My door opened and a valet gave me his hand, I hopped out gingerly as my dark red flowy dress brushed against my bare legs.  There was a huge slit on my right leg and with the cold night, I shivered lightly, but Zach was right there as he cuddled me closer to him.       He gave his keys to the valet and walked me towards the ridiculously tall building.  I was in fucking awe.       With my high heels, I had to be careful while walking because my long dress could get caught.  But when we reached the lobby, I could see we made all the heads turn our way.        Zach looked smoking hot in his grey suit which made his eyes look ridiculously stormy and with me in his arms, we would have made the power couple.  Heat rose to my cheek and I smiled at the hostess at the last minute as she made her way to the elevator.  I didn’t even hear what Zach said before of that.         But was horrified when I saw her pressing the ‘top’ button on the elevator before she left us alone.  The elevator started working its way up.        “What?  Zach, do you even know much top floor costs here?”  I asked and couldn’t keep the panic out of my voice.            “Don’t worry, baby, it’s all taken care of.”       “Don’t worry!?”  I screeched and opened my mouth to ream at him more but went slack-jawed as the lift door opened.           Familiar faces stared back at me and a confetti popper makes me jump in Zach’s arms.       “Surprise!!”        “Oh my god!”  I brought my hands to my mouth and stared.        There was a big banner with ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMELIA’, printed on it and there were balloons everywhere tied to various objects.  Friends from my work like Laura and our family with my kids were there.  I took a step forward and accepted all the wishes and hugs.         Gosh, it was so overwhelming but surprisingly heart-warming.         “Papa!”  I yelled when I saw my dad.  I ran to him and he was quick to embrace me.  Shit.  I was definitely going to cry.            “Happy birthday, Kid.”  He whispered in my hair and pulled back to look at me.  “You look so beautiful tonight.”        “Why didn’t you say that you were coming here?”  I pouted.       He smiled and patted my cheeks.  “Your husband wanted to surprise you, so I stayed at your Uncle’s”       “But… When did you come?”  I asked.       “We will talk later.  I am not going back to India for another week.  So, now go mingle with your guests.  And your sister will be here soon.”      “Really?”  I squealed.         “Yes, now go.”       With a smile etched on my face, I went around greeting everyone.  I still couldn’t believe Zach pulled something like that.  The venue itself would have been expensive and with all this decorating and the food at the dining table, I can’t even fathom how busy Zach would have been.         Later, I would learn that my whole family did this behind my back to make my last twenties to be special.  That somehow Nick with his influence booked this top-floor venue with the best food in the whole damn city.  That Mia and my Uncle helped with all the kids in one house without them killing each other.  That Zach kept me busy and distracted from this whole fiasco so it would be a surprise.  That this planning was going on for more than a month and that was also the reason why Zach was acting cagey as shit.       It all made more sense now.          Fuck, I can’t get enough of him.          I got a hug from all the kids and there were like ‘n’ number of kids added to my sister’s.        We were all sitting at a long-ass dinner table waiting for the main course.  Some of my colleagues and Zach’s just left and now it was quite intimate even though there were nearly twenty people around the table.         My dad was sitting on one head of the table and the other was occupied by Jordan’s mom.  To my dad’s left, I was sitting and next to me was Zach, and opposite to us was my sister and her husband.  There were kids in between seated either in a high chair on their parent’s lap.  Mia and George were also sitting and next to them was Anna, who was busy looking at her phone and still eating her starter.  There was Adrian and his family.  Zach’s parents were sitting next to him.  Jordan and Nick with their son were sitting next to Jordan’s mom.  My close friends and some of Zach’s were seated.         It was a boisterous dinner with a lot of noise and laughter.  I couldn’t have asked for a perfect birthday and evening rather than this.  And I was astonished to see that Zach pulled all of this albeit with some help but he did and the thought counts.         Fuck, I didn’t think I could love him more but I absolutely did.          After dinner, it was cake time.           I blew out the candles but wished for nothing because what else could I wish for.  I had everything I wanted right there.  There was a professional photographer, taking candid photos and also, I took with all the guests.  I couldn’t fuckin wait for the photos to come in.           “What did you wish for?”  Zach asked as kids ran around our legs.          “That my husband would take me to a secluded corner and have his way with me.”  I rasped just to fuck with him, but his eyes darkened and he licked his lips.          “Guys, I am stealing the birthday girl for a moment,”  Zach said loudly and grabbed my arm.       I giggled.          “Don’t do anything that I won’t do,”  Nick yelled behind us.  There were hoots and laughter as Zach walked us to a quiet hallway which no doubt led to the emergency exit.         He pushed me against a wall and took my mouth in a bruising kiss and we both were panting as he wrenched his mouth away and looked at me hungrily from head to toe.  He looked like he was undressing me just with his eyes.          He toyed with my dress slit and pushed it aside achingly slow.  I waited with bated breath as his fingers landed on my bare pussy.  He sucked in a breath and looked up at me.         I didn’t wear panties.  I didn’t know we were going to be with family, but even though it seemed inappropriate I would gladly do it again just to see Zach’s expression.         “You are such a tease.”  He harshly whispered and inserted his finger in me.         I whimpered and spread my legs.  His eyes darkened and even with this dim lighting, I could tell that he was losing control.  Yes, I wanted that, I wanted him to take his cock out and fuck me right in this hallway.          “I want to eat you.”  He growled against my lips as he inserted another finger inside my wet opening.         “Then what are you waiting for, professor.  Eat me.”        I gasped as he fell on his knees and hiked one of my legs up against his shoulder and latched his mouth onto my aching pussy.          It isn’t the first day he was on his knees and it certainly won’t be the last.The end.- VV 🖤💫