TAKE TWO

by Lucia



Chapter 1



After leaving the restaurant, Richie couldn’t help but feel terrible about what had happened. They hadn’t meant any harm, but apparently Stephanie didn’t see that. When he had arrived back at his New York apartment, Richie sent Stephanie a PM.


Stephanie,

Darlin’…I’m truly sorry if we hurt your feelings today. That most definitely wasn’t the intention, but looking back at it now, I can understand how your feelings got hurt. Jon and I really do think you’re a talented writer, and judging from how you interact with the others on the board, you’re obviously a sweet woman also. I guess I just assumed you would understand we were only playing with you. Please let me make it up to you…

Richie sat staring at the screen. He wasn’t sure what else to say so he signed it and hit submit. All he could do now was wait for her response.

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Stephanie had thought about her lunch date the rest of the afternoon. Initially, yes she was pissed at what Jon and Richie had done, but the more she thought about it, she knew they weren’t the type of guys that would purposefully hurt someone. They had all heard stories over the years of how all the guys would mess with each other. That’s when the reality of what had just happened sunk in…she had just had lunch with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora! Holy Shit! Stephanie thought to herself. She thought about how she just up and walked away from them. You idiot! You were sitting between two of the hottest men on the face of the earth, and you let pride get in the way! What the fuck is the matter with you?! [/I] Stephanie thought mentally scolding herself. They had contacted her, and she had fucked up a once in a lifetime opportunity because of pride. She thought about PM’ing “Regina” and apologizing, but decided against it. The chances of them showing back up on the board, especially now that she knew who “Regina” really was, was slim.
When Stephanie finally got a chance for a little “me” time, she did what she always did…signed onto T’s Place to see if any of the girls were around. She wanted so bad to be able to tell Hath, T, Lucy, Gail and the rest of the girls about what had happened today, but knew she couldn’t. God this was gonna be hard to keep to herself!

As soon as the page loaded, the little PM alert popped up, Stephanie couldn’t help but hope it was from Richie, but it was probably Lucy responding to the PM she had sent her earlier harassing her about when was she was going to get the POD’s done. When she saw the PM was in fact from Richie, she just sat and stared at the screen.

She couldn’t believe he had actually PM’d her again. What could he possibly have to say? Maybe it was to tell her how they had pegged her all wrong, or to tell her how incredibly rude she had been to them. Finally, she clicked to open the PM. She couldn’t believe it when she read the PM. Richie was apologizing, even said he felt horrible for what they had done and wanted to make it up to her. Although she was surprised he had contacted her again, in a way she wasn’t, that was just the way Richie was…a big teddy bear. Stephanie clicked the reply button and began to type.

Richie,
You don’t have to apologize. In fact I’m the one that should apologize to you. I know you didn’t mean to hurt my feelings, I know you two were just having a little fun, I’m sorry I sorta freaked out on the both of you today, honestly after I thought about it, it was pretty funny and I’m actually flattered, really, I just wish I hadn’t let my pride get in the way. So although I appreciate you wanting to “make it up” to me, you have nothing to make up for, but Thank you for offering. Oh…and by the way, feel free to call me Steph, that’s what all my friends call me…is it fair to assume we are friends? ;)

Steph

Before she could change her mind, Stephanie hit the submit button, although she was embarrassed by her behavior earlier today, she wasn’t going to let pride get in the way this time.




Chapter 2



Stephanie and Richie PM’d back and forth for a while, but then Richie suggested they chat on MSN messenger. Stephanie couldn’t believe all this was happening. She couldn’t help but hope Richie would be online every time she signed on the computer.

Richie had come to know Stephanie pretty well from their conversations. She had told him about her husband Matt and her son Michael, and before Richie knew it, he had fallen for Stephanie. He had set MSN messenger to pop up as soon as he connected to the internet and there was only one person he was hoping would be online…Stephanie.

He needed to see her again. Even if it was just for drinks, although he was hoping for more, he didn’t want to put any pressure on Stephanie.
Stephanie had mentioned one time that Matt was taking Michael to see his first live Giants game, it was all Michael was talking about. Stephanie

confessed she was looking forward to having a little down time. Between work, and driving Michael back and forth to his games, there never seemed to be enough hours in the day, Richie decided this would be the perfect chance to spend a little time with Stephanie and brought it up to her during one of their messenger convo’s.

ONEWITHTHEMUSIC : Hey Steph…I’m gonna be in Rochester for a couple days…why don’t we meet up again.

Richie felt a bing of guilt lying to her like this. He didn’t have plans to be in Rochester this weekend, but he could easily make plans…all he needed was for her to answer with a yes.

JUSTME7800 : You are? You haven’t mentioned that before…when are you going to be here?

ONEWITHTHEMUSIC : It sorta just came up…I’ll be there this weekend, I just thought since our last meeting…uh…didn’t go so well…but if you’re busy I understand…

Stephanie stared at the screen This weekend? Matt’s going to be gone with Michael.

ONEWITHTHEMUSIC : Darlin’…you still there?

JUSTME7800 : I’m here…

God she loved when he called her darlin’. Stephanie couldn’t help but be torn. She really wanted to meet up with Richie, but couldn’t help but feel like she was betraying Matt. She sat silent again just staring at the screen.

ONEWITHTHEMUSIC: Steph…darlin’? Something wrong? If this weekend isn’t good for you…like I said I understand.

JUSTME7800 : No…sorry…phone rang…so this weekend you say…um…yeah…that should be fine…
Richie instantly smiled when he saw her answer and he couldn’t hide his excitement.

ONEWITHTHEMUISC : That’s fantastic darlin’! This will give me a chance to make up for…um…well our last meeting.

JUSTME7800 : I’ve told you, you don’t have to make up for that…it’ll be good to see you…so…when do you want to meet up?
Stephanie’s mind was racing. She kept telling herself she wasn’t doing anything wrong, they were just meeting for dinner…nothing else. As much as she told herself that, deep down she hoped for more.

ONEWITHTHEMUSIC : Is Saturday night ok?

Richie knew Matt would be leaving with Michael late Saturday afternoon. They were going to stay with Matt’s friend who was going to the game with them. By leaving Saturday, they wouldn’t have to get up at the crack of dawn to try to get to the game on time, and Richie saw that as a perfect opportunity for he and Steph to spend some time together, whether it turned out the way he was hoping it would, or even if all it ended up being just two friends hanging out, he didn’t care…he just knew he had to see her.

Chapter 3



The week past differently for both Stephanie and Richie. For Richie, Saturday couldn’t get here soon enough, for Stephanie it felt like it went from Monday to Saturday in a blink of an eye. She had told herself it was just dinner, she was tormenting herself over nothing, Richie knew she was married, surely all he wanted was to make up for the last meeting, even though Stephanie had told him he didn’t have to, that’s just the kinda guy Richie was. But some how deep down inside, Stephanie knew there was more to this meeting then just drinks, and she still wasn’t sure she’d be able to resist.

Richie woke up early on Saturday. He had tried going back to sleep, because he just didn’t do early mornings, but all he could think about as he lay there was Stephanie. Imagining what it would feel like with her laying naked next to him, just the thought of it, got his dick twitching and before long, he was rock hard. He didn’t want to pressure Stephanie, but he knew seeing her, there wouldn’t be any way he could keep himself from at least asking. He’d accept whatever answer he gave her, but again he couldn’t help but hope her answer would be yes.

Stephanie finished packing the cooler for Matt and Michael’s trip. Rochester was about 300 miles from the city so, she packed them some drinks and a few snacks so they wouldn’t have to stop unless they needed gas or Matt just needed a break from driving.
She walked out to the car, handing the cooler to Matt who was loading their things into the trunk.

“Come on dad…let’s go!” Michael whined

Stephanie laughed. He was so excited, it was just too cute for words.

“Michael honey the game isn’t until tomorrow.” She said giving her son a hug

“I know…but the sooner we get to Uncle Jack’s house…the sooner tomorrow will be here! Are we ready to leave yet dad?” Michael asked again.

“Yes…were ready…” Matt laughed opening up the drivers side door.

Stephanie kissed Michael again then walked to the other side of the car.

“Be careful driving honey…and call me when you get to Jack’s” Stephanie said giving her husband a kiss.

“Yep…I’ll call ya when we get there…or if Michael spontaneously combusts from excitement before we get there…whichever comes first.” Matt laughed.

“Stop it! You’re just as excited as he is.” Stephanie laughed

“Yeah…but I’m way better at hiding it” Matt said as he climbed in behind the wheel.

“I’ll call ya later babe…love you.”

“I love you too” Stephanie answered

Stephanie waited outside till they had pulled out of the driveway, looking at her watch, she saw she still had some time before she needed to get ready so she decided to go to T’s place and see who was around.

As MSN messenger came on, she automatically looked to see if Richie was on, then realized he was either on his way to Rochester, or already here.
She did her best to keep her mind off tonight. She played a few of the games, read a few of the threads in the kitchen sink, but she stayed as far away from the fan fic section as she could. She saw Goddess had posted an update on her latest story and knew it would be a sex scene and Goddess being a diehard Richie girl, Stephanie knew she wouldn’t be able to handle reading that right now.

When Stephanie clicked to go to the home page of the board, the PM alert popped up on her screen. Lately the only PM’s she had gotten, had been from Richie. Maybe he was canceling their meeting? When she opened her Inbox she saw that it was a PM from Lucy.

Hey…just thought I’d let ya know there’s new POD’S up lol.

Laughing, Steph typed out her standard response.

‘bout damn time!

Hitting the submit button, she headed towards the Pic of the day section. She had made her way through the Jon, the band, and even the Dynamic duo threads and didn’t have a problem so she didn’t hesitate to click on the Richie POD figuring she’d be fine with that thread as well…she was wrong.

The previous champ had won the for the 4th time and had been retired to the HOC, which meant two new challengers…cool Stephanie thought to herself and waited for the first pic to load. It was a pic of Richie completely shirtless, and as sweaty as he could be.

Oh crap Stephanie said as she sat staring at the picture Lucy had chosen. She had seen that pic of Richie a million times before and yes, had thought it was a hot pic, but now when she looked at it…all she could do was imagine seeing him like that laying over her.

She had to pick today to not only post the POD’S but she had to pick that picture!? Was the thought that ran through Stephanie’s mind.
Stephanie quickly closed out the window and decided getting on the board had not been as good idea as she had originally thought.

Chapter 4

Stephanie checked herself in the mirror one last time. She had dressed casually, just a pair of jeans and a v neck sweater, but the jeans were snug and the sweater low cut. She kept trying to convince herself she hadn’t meant to pick out an out fit like this, tried to rationalize it by telling herself she hadn’t had time to get all the laundry done, this was the nicest outfit she had clean to wear, but as she looked at herself in the mirror there wasn’t any way she could deny she had chosen this outfit on purpose.

Stephanie pulled into the first parking space she saw. She was a nervous wreck and sat there for a moment trying to calm her nerves. She checked her make up one last time in the vanity mirror, took a deep breath, and before she could change her mind, she opened her car door and made her way to the entrance of the restaurant.

Richie sat nervously waiting for Stephanie. They had decided on the Dinosaur BBQ again, but now sitting here Richie was thinking maybe this place hadn’t been the best choice, but there was nothing he could do about it now, Stephanie had just walked into the restaurant.
She saw Richie almost immediately…he looked gorgeous. He was wearing a black shirt and from what she could see and true to form, almost none of the buttons were fastened, exposing his exquisite chest. Walking past the hostess, she headed in Richie’s direction, unable to take her eyes off the exposed skin.

Oh fuck…Richie thought swallowing hard as he watched Stephanie walk towards him. She looked amazing. Her jeans hugged her curves perfectly, and her sweater showed just the right amount of cleavage….he was toast. How was he going to make it through dinner, all he wanted to do was rip her clothes off and pound into her.

“Steph darlin’…you look beautiful” Richie said as he stood and placed a hand lightly on Stephanie’s hip giving her a soft kiss on the cheek.

“Well thank you…” Stephanie said trying not to blush. “You’re looking pretty hot yourself.” she continued

It was right about then that her phone rang. She knew it would be Matt calling to let her know they had gotten to Jack’s. She was a little uncomfortable taking the phone call in front of Richie, so she excused herself and walked over to a quite corner so she could take the call. Returning to the table she apologized saying it was Matt just letting her know they gotten to his friends ok.

“No apology necessary darlin’ I completely understand. Richie said as he once again stood to let Stephanie slide into the booth. Following her, he left little space between them…both their heats were racing.

There was an obvious nervousness between them, not sure of how to break the tension, Richie waved the waitress over.

“What can I get you two?” the waitress asked with a smile as she placed a couple menu’s in front of them.

“Just a couple of drinks for right now…that ok with you darlin’?”

“Yeah…that would be great” Stephanie had gone from nervous wreck to a complete basket case as soon as Richie slid into the booth next to her…she needed something to calm her nerves before she made a complete idiot of herself.

Stephanie ordered a Margarita and Richie ordered a jack and coke.

“Be back with your drinks in a minute” the waitress said as she bounced away with her cheerleader smile on

“She is way to perky.” Steph said

Laughing, Richie agreed. By the time “Miss sunshine” as Steph, had nicknamed her arrived with their drinks, the tension between Richie and Stephanie had eased and they were easily talking and laughing at each other’s impersonation of their overly enthusiastic waitress.

“Here’s your drinks!” Miss sunshine exclaimed placing the ‘rita down in front of Richie and the Jack and coke down in front of Stephanie.

“Are you ready to order?”

“No…not yet…we’re gonna need a little time” Richie said politely smiling

“Okie dokie…just give me a hollar when your ready”

“You betcha!” Richie said with a slight nod and wink acting as enthusiastic as their waitress. Oblivious to the mocking “Miss sunshine” bounced off again.
Looking at each other, Stephanie and Richie burst into laughter as they switched their drinks.

The conversation continued to flow easily. Stephanie talked about how excited Michael was about going to the game. Richie just watched her as she talked. She glowed as any mother would when talking about their child, it was just one more thing that attracted Richie to her. Without realizing it, Richie laid his arm across the back of the booth, brushing up against Stephanie’s shoulders. It sent chills down her spine.

As the evening progressed, Stephanie and Richie became more and more comfortable with each other. Richie even at one point reached out and stroked Stephanie’s hair. It was a natural reflex for him, and felt right. Although they had finished dinner, neither was ready for the evening to end.
“How ‘bout another drink darlin’?”

“Love one…although I don’t know how much more I can take of Miss sunshine”

“I know what ya mean” Richie said laughing. Here it was, the perfect opportunity to invite Stephanie back to his hotel. The evening had been going even better then he had expected, he didn’t want to ruin that…but he had to take a chance.

“There’s a mini bar back at my hotel?” Richie said

Holy shit! He’s inviting me back to his room! What the fuck do I do? it seemed like forever before Stephanie was able to answer.
“Sure…sounds great.” Stephanie said finally able to speak.

Richie silently breathed a sigh of relief and waved Miss sunshine over.

“What can I get ya!?”

“Just the check please…”

“Sure…I’ll be back in a flash!”

Stephanie watched as Miss sunshine bounced away.

“If she comes back here doing back flips I’m gonna punch her.” Stephanie said as seriously as she could.

Richie burst out laughing. “Actually…I’d kinda like to see that” He said continuing to laugh. He loved Stephanie’s sense of humor, and her smile was infectious, Jesus he wanted to kiss her.

Although Miss sunshine did return with the check in her bouncing way, Stephanie refrained from decking her.

Not wanting to give Stephanie a chance to change her mind, Richie opted for paying with cash as opposed to a credit card, besides he wasn’t sure Miss sunshine would escape another trip back to their table uninjured.

“Keep the change darlin’” Richie said to Miss sunshine as he started to slide out of the booth.

“Thank you…you two have a great evening”

Richie just nodded and smiled at the perky waitress, taking Stephanie’s hand he led her to the front of the restaurant. Again this was just a natural reflex to him and hadn’t even realized he had done it at first, but Stephanie didn’t seem to object, so he didn’t see any reason to let go.

“It’ll only take my driver a second to get here.” Richie said flipping open his cell phone.

“It’d be easier just to take my car…unless you want me to follow you?”

“No…your car is fine…” Richie quickly answered again not wanting to give Stephanie a chance to change her mind.

“Ok…I’m parked right over here.” Stephanie said pointing towards the side parking lot.

They walked hand and hand to Stephanie’s car, Richie only releasing her hand because he had to. But he took it again once they were both in her car and headed towards his hotel. Her skin was so soft against his calloused fingers he couldn’t resist stroking her soft skin.

Stephanie’s heart skipped a beat when Richie took her hand again stroking the back of it with his thumb. There was no turning back now. The minute Richie took her hand in the restaurant, Stephanie knew there was no way she’d be able to turn Richie down.
Once in Richie’s room, Richie motioned towards the sofa.

“Have a seat darlin’…wine ok with you?”

“Fine…” was all Stephanie could manage to get out. Smiling slightly she took a seat at the far end of the sofa. Her nervousness from before was beginning to return. She wanted to be here, but this was Richie Sambora for christ sake! The reality of it all made her almost grab at the glass of wine Richie held out to her.

Richie took the seat next to Stephanie. Taking a sip from his glass, he settled back against the sofa, laying his arm out across Stephanie’s shoulders pulling her towards him just. He could feel her tense up, stroking her hair, he softly kissed her temple.

“Relax darlin’…I don’t bite.” He said nuzzling against her ear. He had hoped he would make her feel more at ease, but instead he felt her tense up even more. Deciding he was moving to fast for her he place a little distance between them, there was no reason to rush things, they had all night and he didn’t want to scare her off.

Stephanie finished her glass of wine in 3 gulps. Jaysus this can’t actually be happening to me! But the feel of Richie’s hand stroking her hair confirmed it was indeed happening.

“Thirsty there darlin’?” Richie joked as he took Stephanie’s glass to refill it.

Embarrassed, Stephanie just laughed. Get it together Steph!

Sitting back down, Richie closed what little distance he had put between he and Stephanie, and again laid his arm across her shoulders, this time Stephanie settled back easily, allowing him to pull her closer to him.

They sat cuddled on the sofa sipping at their wine and making small talk. Convinced that Stephanie was feeling more at ease now, he laid his wine glass down on the coffee table. Taking her face in his hand, he leaned in just barely brushing his lips against hers, when she didn’t object, he deepened the kiss.
It was like a well choreographed dance. Their movements matched the others perfectly. From the way their lips instinctively parted ,their tongues tangling around each other, to the way Stephanie’s body easily moved as Richie pulled her onto his lap. It felt exactly as both had imagined it would.

Sliding his hands under the hem of her sweater, Richie unhooked Stephanie’s bra then slid his hands around first cupping her perfectly formed breasts teasing her nipples with his thumb till they stood at full attention, then lifting both her sweater and bra off over her head, tossing it behind him.

Placing a trail of kisses along her jaw line, Richie’s mouth making its way down till it found its goal…Stephanie’s hardened nipple. Sucking it into his mouth he teased it, nipping and licking at it. Letting a low moan escape, Stephanie threaded her fingers in Richie’s hair, pressing him harder against her, Richie more then happy to comply, turned and laying Stephanie down on the sofa, and pressed himself against her as his mouth made another trail of kisses sucking in her other nipple.

Stephanie managed to get the few buttons that were fastened on Richie’s shirt open taking her time sliding her hands up his chest getting an ample feel of his abs and pecs, something she had always fantasized about, but never really thought she‘d get the chance.

As Stephanie stripped Richie of his shirt, he easily and effortlessly opened the button and fly on her jeans, sliding his hands under the waist and pushing them down over Stephanie’s hips, along with her panties.

Richie kissed another trail back up to Stephanie’s mouth and kissed her hard, taking little nips at her bottom lip. He broke the kiss only long enough to swoop Stephanie up in his arms. Her jeans and panties falling to the floor, he carried her to the bedroom.

Laying Stephanie on the bed, Richie quickly removed his jeans, and climbed into bed next to Stephanie. Just that morning he had imagined how good it would feel laying naked with Stephanie in bed, it was even better then he had imagined.

“I’ve wanted you for so long Darlin’” Richie growled into Stephanie’s ear

“Not nearly as long as I’ve wanted you” Stephanie whispered just before her hand made its way down Richie’s body. Wrapping her hand around him, she began to stroke.

“Oh God Stephanie…”

It was good to find out the rumor’s of Richie’s size were true…Very true!

Richie tried to concentrate on Stephanie, he wanted to make her feel as good as she was making him feel right now, but the way she stroked him so perfectly, all he could focus on was how good he felt in her hand. Sensing this, Stephanie propped herself up a bit and leaned on Richie, laying him on his back, it was Stephanie’s turn to make a trail of kisses now.

Richie’s breathing increased the farther down Stephanie went, when he felt the warmth and wetness of her mouth surround him, he groaned. Taking a fist full of Stephanie’s hair he gently pushed down, urging her to take more of him.

“Oh God Stephanie…yes…like that…God please don’t stop” He pleaded as she stroked him with her mouth, teasing the tip with her tongue. He wanted to taste her.

Snaking his arm under her, his hand nudged at her hip, willing her to move closer to him, then he wrapped his arm around her waist, and pulled her up on top of him…burying his mouth in her curls.

Stephanie moaned her approval of his skills. Flicking at her swollen nub with his tongue making her hips jerk. The more he flicked and teased her, the wetter she got.

As much as he enjoyed the feel of Stephanie’s mouth on him, he wanted…needed to be inside her. Rolling just slightly to his side, the two of them came up for air, Stephanie had barely caught her breath before Richie had moved in between her legs pulling her towards him as he sunk himself deep inside her.
“Sweet Jesus!” Stephanie cried.

Richie had a strong smooth rhythm thrusting himself inside her. Sitting back on his knees he pulled her hips towards him to meet his thrusts pushing him in deeper. He could feel Stephanie’s nails digging into his arms, pulling him towards her. He smiled a devilish smile as he pulled her up onto his lap, Stephanie instinctively began to rock her hips matching his rhythm and bringing on her first orgasm.

Laying her back down, Richie licked and nipped at her neck, grinding himself into her.

“Cum for me again Steph…” Richie growled in her ear.

Stephanie couldn’t refuse his demands and gave herself to him completely as Richie continued to grind and thrust himself into her. When he felt her walls contract around him again, he couldn’t fight off his desire any longer and spilled himself inside her.

Stephanie laid curled up in Richie’s arms for what seemed like forever. Turning just slightly she saw the clock on the night stand said it was 1:15 AM. She couldn’t believe how late it had gotten, it felt like they had only been back at his hotel for a short while.

“I should get going.” She said stroking Richie’s chest

“Why?”

Sephanie didn’t know how to answer him. Turning to face her, Richie propped himself up on his elbow and looked deep into Stephanie’s eyes.

“Look Steph…I know you’re married…and believe me, the last thing I want to do is fuck that up…but he’s in the city…please…just give me tonight?” Richie pleaded.

Just as when they were making love, Stephanie couldn’t refuse his demands.

“Alright…” she whispered

After another, equally intense round of love making, Stephanie laid her head on Richie’s chest listening to his heart beat as he softly stroked her back. Just before she fell into a peaceful sleep, she smiled thinking to herself that Jon wasn’t the only person who shared a secret to take to the grave with Richie. Now…so did she.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHANIE!!! LOVE YA GIRLFRIEND!!!