by Vivian Wood
"And what does he give her?" she asked
"A rock-hard foundation of love to build their family with. He works hard to make sure everyone has what they need. His number one priority is my mother's happiness."
"I see."
"But to answer your question, the women I've gone out with don't seem to value the same things I do."
"What makes you think I do?" How does he know what I value?
He smiled at her. "Well, for one thing, at my house, you went to the deck with the best view to take your break."
"You noticed that?"
"I noticed everything about you, Mamacita. I was mesmerized because you are a very happy plumber!"
Huh? Joe's the plumber, I'm just his helper. I’m a very happy helper.
"So I figured you must be something special if you can enjoy that kind of work."
"Well, I am very thankful to Joe for giving me the job. It kept me from having to wait tables."
"See? That's what I love about you! You are grateful for what you have no matter what."
"Well, right now, I am very thankful I met you!"
"Oh, me, too, Mamacita! Me, too!"
They left the little restaurant and walked past the kiddy rides, making Toni think about her children and how much they would like this place. They continued on to the Ferris wheel where they sat down in the gondola and closed the bar. The attendant asked Victor whether or not he wanted him to stop the ride on top. Victor nodded.
From the top, they could see the lights of the city for miles and feel a cool breeze blowing. Toni liked the feeling of Victor's strong arm around her back, causing her to feel wanted and protected. She thought about everything he said about his parents and his money. That had been some deeply personal stuff, and he had shared it willingly, easily. That stirred something in her heart. Was she willing to take a chance and let herself love him?
"Te quiero besar, I want to kiss you," sounded so seductive when Victor said it. She looked up at him just as he bent down and pressed his lips against hers. She could feel the emotion behind his kiss and met it with her own. She noticed her body responding to him. Feels like my lady parts are coming out of retirement. Oh yeah, baby!
"Um, Mamacita, I love to kiss you," he whispered.
She moaned her response. He placed his hand against the outside of her dress cupping her breast and rubbing her nipple with his thumb.
"Does that feel good, Sexy Mama?"
"Uh huh!"
It felt so good to have someone touching her there, it having been so long. The more he kissed her, the wetter her panties got. Victor motioned for the attendant to lower them. They continued kissing until the car stopped at the bottom.
They walked about 100 feet holding hands and giggling until they found a gazebo secluded by shrubbery and flowers. Victor took off his jacket and hung it over a rail. They sat down on the front steps. She felt a little apprehension, but it was manageable. She welcomed Victor's lips back and wrapped her arms around his neck. He pulled her close, and she felt her breasts smash against him.
"You drive me crazy, Mamacita! I want you so bad!"
"I want you, too, Victor!"
He unzipped her dress, and it fell in the front her, exposing her black bra. He slowly rubbed his hands over it, and then he unhooked it, pulled it off, and used it to tie her hands together. That was the first time that had ever happened to her, but it was electrifying laying there waiting to see what happened next.
He laid her back and then lowered himself down on the floor beside her. He gnawed on her lips with his, while his hands massaged her large breasts.
"Your tatas are gorgeous!" he said.
"I love it when you talk to me! You are so sexy!"
The more he squeezed her nipples, the tighter her crotch felt. When he sucked them, he looked deep into her eyes searching for her soul. She knew then that he had her forever.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked.
"Yes."
"Would you tell me if you weren't sure?"
"Yes."
"Oh, Mami! I love you! Te amo!"
"Te amo! I love you, too!"
Victor unbuttoned his shirt and slipped it off. "What do you want now, Mami? Tell me!" She squirmed, clenching her thighs together.
"You, baby, I want to see the rest of you."
"You want to see my piroca, don’t you?
She nodded, "I want to your piroca inside me!" He dropped his pants. It was mostly dark, but she could see his perfect form. She yearned to have him touch her. He squatted down and rubbed her smooth pussy with his fingers.
"Do you like this?"
She moaned.
"What do you want, Mami, tell me?"
"I want you to fuck me!"
"You want me to fuck you?" He encircled her engorged clit with his thumb. Impulses rolled through her.
"Oh! Yes, baby, yes! You're gonna make me come!"
He tapped her clit harder and faster and slid his finger inside. She felt her body lose control.
"Oh! Oh! Oh!"
"Oh, yeah, that's good, Mamacita, come for me!"
He crawled on top of her, "You want this?" he whispered, shoving his cock deep inside her. He rotated his hips attentively, never moving his gaze from her eyes except for when he kissed her.
"Your body is smokin' Mami!" He started rocking a little faster. "You like my hard piroca deep inside you, don't you, Mami?"
"It feels so good." Her eyes rolled back as she felt herself tightening up again. "You are making me come again!"
"You like to come? Huh, Mami?"
"Here I come! Here I come!"
Her body tensed completely and released in ecstasy as Victor came with her. They rested silently for a few minutes, and then they got dressed.
"How are you, Toni?"
"I am good. So good."
He kissed the top of her head. "I am going to marry you as soon as you let me," Victor said.
"Oh, really? Is that so?" He took her hand and they walked back to the car. In the backseat, she snuggled up against him. She did not want to go home without him, but she knew she had to.
Snakes and Snow Leopards
At dinner on Sunday, Toni and Betty had lots to talk about. Toni shared all the wonderful details of their date, well, except for the secret parts. Betty liked the fact that he took her to an amusement park and that they had ridden roller coasters together for the first time.
"So romantic," Betty said.
"I know right?"
Toni shared with Betty what Victor had said about his parents.
"Whoa, that's something special!"
"I love him, Betty. I want to be his soft place to land," Toni admitted.
Betty smiled ear to ear.
"That's super, honey! You deserve this."
Toni was concerned about how this would affect the kids. She asked for Betty's advice.
"What do I tell them?"
"Don't you be troubled. You have done a remarkable job with those kids. They are kind and loving. Big John would want you to give them a strong family. It might take some time to adjust just because it's different, but they will be better off with a happy mommy and a big-hearted new daddy in the long run."
"He told me he liked me because I am grateful for what I have."
"That's because a lot of people are never satisfied no matter how much they get. When that drunk killed John, you could have crawled in a hole and died with him. A lot of people do. However, you faced the challenges head on instead. Being appreciative for what you still have is what saved you."
They hugged each other
"What would I do without you, Betty?
"Hopefully, you'll never have to know."
"He said me he was going to marry me as soon as I let him. Is today too soon?"
They both laughed.
The phone rang. Betty answered it and handed it to Toni.
"Hello?"
"Hello, Mamacita. How are you?"
"I am wonderful. H
ow are you?"
"I had an excellent time last night."
"Oh, me, too!"
"You gave me precious gift. Muchas gracias thank you very much."
"You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it."
"Oh, Mami, I loved it!"
"So did I." She looked around and was glad to see both children outside so they could not hear her.
"Let me ask you something."
"Okay"
"If you are uncomfortable with it, you tell me, okay"
"Okay"
"You promise?"
"Yes"
"I would like to take you and the kids to the zoo next Saturday."
She was not surprised. She had kind of figured this was coming before too long.
"That will be fun. Yes."
"Are you sure, Mami?"
"Yes, I am. I hope they love you as much as I do."
"Oh, Mami, those words from you are music to my ears. Te amo. I love you, too.
"Te amo," she repeated.
"Can you be ready by nine?
"Sound good."
"See you then."
"Goodbye, my love."
"Goodbye."
She waited until Thursday to tell the kids. She wanted them to have time to anticipate the zoo visit, but she did not want them overly excited all week long. That would drive her nuts.
Her roses from Victor sitting in her line of sight, she sat with them, eating dinner. She told them things were getting serious between her and Victor. Fiona was thrilled, but Little Johnny did not care much for all that mushy stuff.
"Are you really pleased about it, Fiona, do you think you will like it if I marry him?"
"Oh, Mommy, yes! Look how happy you are now."
"If you marry him, will he be my daddy?" Little Johnny spoke up.
"Yes, he will. Does that sound like a good idea?"
"Yep! I need a daddy."
"Well, on Saturday morning, he has invited us all to go to the zoo. Does that sound fun?"
"The zoo? Yes, please, please, please," Little Johnny said.
"I think it is a super idea," Fiona said.
Toni was satisfied with the way the conversation had gone. She was no longer worried that the kids would object. Here goes nothing!
***
On Saturday morning, the limo arrived at nine. Victor knocked on the door. Little Johnny answered the door. Victor extended his hand for a handshake, and Little Johnny shook it.
"Good morning, sir, and how are you this fine day?"
"I am fine on this fine day," Little Johnny answered.
Toni walked in drying her hands with a dish towel. She wore jeans and a green blouse.
"Hello, Mamacita, you look beautiful."
"Thank you. You look cute in jeans!"
She walked over to him and gave him a welcoming hug. Then Fiona came out from the bedroom.
"Hello, Princesita, you are as beautiful as your dear mother."
They walked out together and climbed into the backseat of the car. Little Johnny talked up a storm while everyone listened to him and laughed at the silly things he said. It was an amusing ride to the airport. As they approached the plane, Little Johnny had a question.
"Are we going to ride the airplane?"
Everyone smiled at his enthusiasm.
"Would you like that?" Victor asked.
Little Johnny nodded. The doors opened, and then they walked up the steps and into the plane. As Victor got everyone buckled in, Little Johnny's eyes grew big as saucers. When they took off, Toni watched her kids' faces to make sure they were having fun and were not too scared.
They were in the air for a little over an hour. They watched out the windows and talked about everything they saw and how tiny the houses were.
"Where are we going?" Fiona asked.
"New York City, Princesita," Victor replied.
"Whoa! Really? I have always wanted to go there. Thank you!'
"You're welcome. They have the one of the best zoos in the whole country."
When they landed, a black SUV was there to pick them up. They got inside and enjoyed all the new and exciting things they saw on the way to the zoo. Toni sat with Victor's arm around her, and she felt right at home by his side with her children. She trusted him with her heart, her babies, and her future.
Inside the Bronx zoo, they visited the jungle animals, the gorillas, and the birds. They kids were awed and amazed time after time all day long. Little Johnny got to climb in a bird's nest at the Children's Zoo. His favorite part was the Madagascar animals. Fiona fell in love with the snow leopards.
They ate lunch at the Dancing Crane Cafe. They sat outside to eat and had a great conversation.
"What do you think, Mamacita? Are you having a good time?"
"Yes, Victor, I am having a terrific time."
"Me, too," Little Johnny said.
"I love the animals," Fiona said.
The kids talked about all the different animals. Just when they would finish talking about one, they would remember another and start over. Victor leaned over and whispered in Toni's ear.
"I'm going to marry you as soon as you let me, Mami." She grinned and hid the exhilaration he created with his breath on her neck.
In the afternoon, they fed the penguins and rode a camel. They headed back to the car when it was time to go. They had fit as many activities into one zoo visit as was humanly possible. Little Johnny fell asleep on the way back through the city, but Fiona was still wide eyed and taking everything in.
Back on the plane, they enjoyed a smorgasbord of good food and talked about all the cool stuff they had encountered that day. Toni watched Victor interact with the kids so naturally and genuinely. He showed them the pictures he had taken on his phone of them with the animals, and they laughed together. She was sure he would be a good father to them and also to their future children. As the plane landed, she was sad that their day was coming to an end.
The limo ride back to her house was much less exciting than it had been that morning. Little Johnny played with the toy snakes he got in the gift shop while Fiona petted her stuffed snow leopard. Toni sat close enough to Victor that she felt the warmth from his body. Oh, how she wished they were alone!
When they got home, Victor walked them to the door. Little Johnny threw his arms around his legs hugging him.
"Thank you for the zoo!"
"You're welcome, Mijo."
Then Fiona hugged him.
"Yes, thank you! It was super fun!"
"Anytime, Princesita, anytime."
Then it was Toni's turn. She wrapped her arms around his neck and felt his arms around her pulling them really close together.
"We had a great time. Te amo.
"Te amo, Mami."
He kissed her on the cheek, and then left. She turned around and went in the house. The kids were brushing their teeth and putting on the pajamas. She joined them acutely aware of his absence.
For True Love's Sake
At dinner on Sunday, the kids filled Joe and Betty's ears full of their zoo excitement. Joe pretended to not know what a zoo was so they could teach him. Toni and Fiona washed dishes and chatted.
"I really hope you marry him, Mom."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. You were right. He is very nice."
"Yes, he is."
"And you are so happy now. Do you think he wants to get married?"
"I hope so."
"You were right about him being easier to understand after you get used to it."
"See, maybe we'll all learn Spanish!"
The kids went outside, and Toni and Betty had a chance to catch up. Betty's friendly eyes crinkled when she smiled.
"So tell me everything! Don't leave out a single thing!"
Toni told her about the kids' first airplane ride and how great the zoo had been. "He was so good with them, and they loved him! And I love him!"
"Ah, I am so glad to hear that!"
"I hope he calls while we're here."
"You already miss him, don't ya?"
"Shoot, I started missing him as soon as I closed the front door last night." They heard a knock on the door.
"I wonder who that could be?" Betty said with a grin.
Toni's heart flipped. Betty answered the door.
"Well, hi there, Victor, please come in."
"Hello, Betty, nice to see you."
Toni jumped up and hugged him so tightly she was a little embarrassed.
"I brought you something, Mamacita.”
He handed her a big envelope. She opened it to find printouts of the pictures he had taken yesterday.
"Ah, this is wonderful. Thank you. The kids are going to love it."
"I thought they might."
She went to the door and called them to come in. They hurried in and saw Victor standing there, so they ran to hug him.
"Victor brought this for you," Toni said, handing them the envelope. They looked inside and went crazy with excitement. While they showed Betty the pictures, Toni and Victor went outside to talk. His SUV was parked at the curb, so they sat inside. Toni was glad there was a console between them to help her manage her urges.
"Please forgive me for stopping by unannounced, but I had to see you."
"I am glad you did."
"I just miss you so much. I had to see you, Mamacita."
"Me, too! It's awful!" They leaned across the console and shared a tender kiss.
"I like your kids. And you are a good mother. I am looking forward to them becoming my kids." Tears filled her eyes.
"You are going to be a good father. I can tell."
"I learned from the best. Will you have more babies for me?"
"Of course! As long as I can stay home and take care of them. I never want to take another one of my children to daycare."
"You've got a deal, Mami." He reached over and bounced one of her boobs in his hand.
"And you can feed them with your spectacular tatas!" She laughed as her nipple responded to his touch.
"Next weekend, will Betty keep the kids overnight?"
"I will ask her."
"I want to take you back to city, but I want to spend the whole night with you."
"I will call you after I talk to her." He kissed her hungrily, heating her up.