by Mary Tribbey
Chapter 27
The next morning, they woke up and got dressed. Dave called a taxi, and they rode to the airport. “Where are we going?” Joan asked suddenly realizing she didn’t know what their destination was.
“First, we are going to get married. After that, you and I have a date in a spa in Florida. I’ve been dreaming about that spa and you since we got back. On Sunday. I’m supposed to be on the sidelines with the team when they play at Tampa Bay. I won’t be playing, but I am supposed to be on the field with them. I hope you don’t mind, but I want us to spend a few days with Mom and Dad to make up to them for not being at our wedding. After that, we can go wherever you want to go. Just name the place and I’ll take you there,” Dave promised.
The first jet they boarded was heading for Birmingham, Alabama. Dave and Joan held hands and talked quietly about their hopes and dreams for the future. Once they landed, Dave picked up a rental car he had reserved. They loaded the suitcases in the trunk
Joan said, “”Let me drive so you can rest your shoulder. I really don’t mind driving. Hopefully, your shoulder will be well enough for some exercise later tonight,” she hinted with a smile.
“I think you have a great idea, Joan. Let me open the other door for you,” he said with a laugh. Once out of the airport, Dave directed her to drive to a small town called Columbiana.
“What are we doing here?” she asked.
“I stayed here once when I was a boy. I loved the look and feel of this town. It is almost like walking back in time. The buildings are clean and well-kept, and look at the beautiful tree lined streets. When I was trying to figure out where we could get married, I wanted to choose a quiet, relaxed place where there were no news reporters. I called and got information on getting married here. We will get the license today and get married at a little white country church just down the road tomorrow. Tonight and tomorrow we will stay in a furnished cabin by a small lake. I don’t want a bunch of reporters chasing us around. I want you all to myself,” Dave added.
After filling out the papers for the marriage license, they walked hand-in-hand through the town. They ate a leisurely lunch in a small cafe. Dave had brought a camera with him. He took pictures of Joan and with many laughs and mistimed efforts, they used the self-timer to take pictures together. That evening, after eating dinner at a local restaurant, they drove to the cabin. It was clean and well-furnished. Although it lacked the luxury of the hotels they had stayed in before, it was a restful, cozy, and peaceful place to spend the night. Joan modeled one of the night gowns she had chosen. He whistled when he saw her walking toward him out of the bathroom. He held her close and kissed her until both were aroused. Dave drew her against him when they were in bed. Joan snuggled with him and showed her love.
The next day, Joan dressed in one of her new sundresses. She smiled when Dave lifted her with his good arm and spun her around the room. “Is that what you’re wearing for our wedding?” he asked.
“Is it all right? I thought it was a simple wedding. We don’t have family or friends here. It’s just us, and this town is so relaxed and homey. I thought it would be appropriate, but I’ll be happy to wear anything you want me to wear.” Joan added.
“Yes, it’s beautiful, honey! You look so beautiful in it. You take my breath away. I love how it sets off your eyes, your sexy body, and your natural beauty. Am I dressed appropriately to marry the most beautiful woman in the world?” he asked.
“You look perfect to me. I love you in anything and nothing. I feel so happy and blessed to be marrying you. Did I tell you today that I love you with all my heart?” she asked.
“Yes, but keep on telling me. I love hearing you say you love me. Come, my beautiful bride, let’s go get married,” he whispered.
The church was small and old-fashioned. There were gorgeous stained glass windows that changed the plain sunlight into multicolored rainbows. The pastor was a gray haired man in his fifties. Dave gave Joan a small bouquet of tiny white roses as her bridal bouquet. The pastor’s wife and secretary acted as witnesses. Dave and Joan repeated their wedding vows. After they exchanged wedding rings, the pastor pronounced them husband and wife, and they kissed for the first time as husband and wife
The witnesses gave each of them a hug, congratulated them, and presented them with their Marriage Certificate. On the way back to the cabin, they stopped and bought some groceries and a bottle of champagne. Since it was still early afternoon, they walked around the lake, holding hands, and kissing dreamily. That evening, they had a ‘breakfast dinner’ followed by glasses of champagne.
That night, when it was time for bed, Joan put on the pale blue gown Cindy had chosen. It was filmy and lacy. The cream colored lace framed her shoulders making it appear demure and ladylike, but the body of the gown was extremely sheer and showed Joan’s body off to perfection. Dave had begun removing his clothes while Joan was changing hers. When Dave looked up and saw her moving towards him, his mouth dropped open and he stared at her. Joan saw Dave’s eyes sweeping down her body. He moaned with desire and moved to take her into his arms. He pulled off the rest of his clothes, and rushed to her. He had removed the sling from his shoulder. “Tonight, I am going to do what I’ve wanted to do since we first met. I am going to make love to you, my beautiful bride, and this time, there will be no pulling back. Come to me, Joan, my amazing wife. I’ve waited for this moment all my life,” he groaned with a voice filled with desire.
Joan walked eagerly into his arms. She molded her body against his. He drew her closer and began kissing her with a passion that left them both breathless. He turned back the covers and lowered her down on the bed. He gently pulled the beautiful wrapping off the woman he prized more than any other. He lay down beside her and pulled her tightly against him. His hands moved possessively along her body. His mouth sought and captured her breasts. Joan moaned with arousal and reached down to touch his firm, throbbing manhood. He rolled her over on her back, eased her legs apart, and moved into the ripe, moist center of her waiting body. Joan arched her back and pulled him deeper into her body. He hugged her close and devoured her mouth. He began moving and driving into her. When he felt himself getting close to climax, he slowed down and began building to greater heights of passion. When he couldn’t hold back any longer, his body shuddered as he reached climax and poured his passion into her. She sighed with a primal sound only two people in love can share. He lay down on her body and kissed her and touched her tenderly as his body returned to normal. When he slid out of her body, Joan moaned and kissed him tenderly. Dave rolled off her and lay down beside her. He pulled her close and held her, gently kissing her. No words were spoken for a long time.
Finally Dave kissed her and said, “You are amazing! I’ve heard the guys saying sex was really great, but I’m so glad you are the first and only woman I have ever made love to. I love you so much, Joan. You are my best friend, my gorgeous lover, and my amazing wife. Making love to you was so much more exciting and satisfying than I ever dreamed it could be. We may never leave this room. I’ve found everything I ever wanted and needed in you,” Dave sighed.
Joan took a deep breath and whispered, “You took my breath away. I never knew love could feel this wonderful. You are my perfect lover, my protector, my joy, and my husband. I’ve never felt so much love and passion. I am yours from now and always. I will love you forever and give all that I am to you. I long to be by your side and give all of my love to you, and you alone. I adore you and will cherish you always,” she moaned. “Dave, how is your shoulder? Did this hurt it?” Joan asked.
“I don’t think so. The rest of me feels so wonderful, I don’t know if I could feel anything bad right now,” he answered. “I’ll let you know later. Right now, my wife, I want you again. Please, come and work your magic on me.”
The next morning, Joan drove the car back to Birmingham. They decided to drive to Florida i
nstead of fly. Joan was amazed when they passed trees and houses completely covered in a dense layer of vines. Some of the tall trees looked like prehistoric dinosaurs in green. In some places, the vines stretched across the road and they drove through a living tunnel. Dave explained the plant was an extremely fast growing plant called kudzu. It had been brought to the south from China to help stop soil erosion. It took over and now was considered a pest. Joan took it all in with her reporter’s eye for detail. Part way through Georgia, Dave took a turn at driving. Joan kept looking around, but was also observing Dave’s expression. After an hour, she suggested they trade off again. Dave agreed and smiled, “You saw I was beginning to hurt again, didn’t you?”
Joan laughed, “Yes, I did. Now that you can do some exercising, I certainly don’t want you to have a relapse. I like this late night activity.”
Joan drove through the streets of Orlando. When Dave and Joan pulled up to the Grand Courtyard Suites Hotel, the bell boy took their suitcases and they walked into the lobby, while the valet parked their car. They asked for a room with a large spa. The clerk gave them the key to Room 465. The bellhop took their suitcases and escorted them to their room. This time, there was one key and one bedroom. The spa was not as large as the other one, but Dave looked it over and said it would do.
That night, Dave said, “We have some unfinished business. I felt like my heart would break when I heard you crying in your room after we nearly made love in the spa. I wanted you so much that night. I want to finish what we started that night. I love you, my sweet Joan, and I intend to make love to you the way I wanted to that night.”
“Does this mean I don’t get to wear my new bathing suit?” she said with a pouty expression.
“Well, you can put it on, but I’m just going to take it off of you if you do put it on. Tonight, there will be nothing between us and the water, and there will be nothing between us, but water,” Dave promised.
After dinner, Dave and Joan returned to their room. Joan came out wearing her new blue and green bikini. Dave whistled and said, “I see you are going to play hard to get. I like that bikini on you, but tonight, I’m going to enjoy taking that suit off of you,” Dave threatened.
Dave and Joan climbed down into the spa. Dave sank down on one of the low seats. He reached out and pulled Joan down on his lap. Slowly he began kissing her and stroking her body. He reached behind her and untied the string that held her bra on. He pulled it off and draped it over the side of the spa. Then he slid the bikini pants down her legs and hung it beside the bra. He pulled her down on his lap. He moved to another seat and tilted her body so the jets were gently sweeping over her body. When he lowered her down onto his lap, Joan felt the size and strength of his need for her. He turned her and joined their bodies again. Joan felt him enter her body. The warmth of the water whirling around them increased the sensations and brought them to a new height of passion. Afterwards, Dave toweled her body dry. He kissed her all over and explored her, eagerly tasting and caressing her. When she was totally aroused, he took her again and he lifted her to the stars and they floated down together wrapped in each other’s arms.
“I know what I want for Christmas,” Joan giggled.
“What is that?” he asked.
“How about a spa in our bedroom? That was totally amazing,” Joan giggled.
Dave took her in his arms and kissed her, “I like the way you think., but why wait until Christmas?” he chuckled.