by Loy Holder
He stood, took both her hands, and pulled her to her feet. “Yes, now help me celebrate. After what you just told me, I want to savor you. Stand and watch while I undress, and then I’ll undress you.” She did as he asked and marveled at his beautiful, fully aroused naked body and how giving he was. Then he undressed her and paid attention to each erogenous zone of her body, kissing and teasing as he dropped each piece of her clothing on the floor.
When she was completely naked, he lifted her onto the bed. He positioned her so he could kneel on the bed between her legs, giving him use of both his hands. As he slowly leaned down, she murmured, “I love you,” and she lost herself in his passionate kiss.
He whispered, “I’ve loved you forever. I want to watch your beautiful face and look into your eyes as you come. Can you do that for me?”
She murmured, with a faint smile, “Yes; my celebration, too.” His hands and mouth began to tease, and then his touch became firm and demanding. He squeezed and sucked her nipples, sending an electric current between her legs. In a trance of desire, she closed her eyes and began to move her hips. She said, “Bill, now. I’m so ready.”
“Soon, pretty lady.” His hands began a slow descent from her breasts down her belly, and they lingered just outside her tender place. He entered her with his fingers, gently at first, sliding in and out. When he found her sweet spot deep inside, she couldn’t be still. As he brought her closer to the edge, his fingers remained inside her, while the fingers of her other hand slipped under her bottom and inside her there. She was on fire and cried out with surprise and extreme pleasure as his fingers moved inside her body. He jostled her and said, “Liz, open your eyes and look at me.”
Her eyes locked with his, and she gave a loud cry as the exquisite spasms of climax spread inside her like a nuclear explosion. When she was finally still, she noticed a tear on Bill’s cheek. His voice was thick with emotion, and he held her to him. “Thank you for giving that to me. It was incredible.”
“It was unbelievable,” she said, and she saw he still had a full erection. She closed her fingers around him and smiled. “Now it’s your turn.”
He pulled her hand away and said, “Ah, I can wait until you’re ready again. I want to be inside you.”
They went into the kitchen to eat some ice cream, and they joked around about what it would be like to share a bathroom. She saw that the ice cream was starting to melt so she stood to put the ice cream back into the freezer, and he came up behind her. When she turned around, he pulled her to him and kissed her until she was breathless. Then he carried her back to bed.
He coaxed her into positions she’d never imagined, and she felt new highs of ecstasy and surprise, never wanting it to end.
When they woke early the next morning, the first thing Bill said was, “I’m never gonna get enough of you.” He threw the covers off her and ran his fingers over her naked body.
“Me either,” Liz said as she reached for him.
They made love and decided to play hooky for the day. Liz called Josie at Bill’s house and asked her to get the children off to school. Josie asked, “Well, what about clean clothes for them?”
“I packed some clean school clothes in their bag.”
Josie laughed. “Huh, you must have been a Girl Scout, always prepared. OK, no problem.”
“Thank you, Josie. This is so important. I’ll tell you all about it later.”
Bill was working days now, so they both called in sick to work. With all their bases covered, they went back to enjoying each other until their stomachs started to grumble with hunger. Bill moved to the edge of the bed. “Hey, pretty lady, I’ll fix breakfast, and we can hang out in the kitchen in our bathrobes and talk.”
“About what?”
Bill ruffled her curls. “What else? You moving in, of course.”
“OK, but I need the bathroom first.” Liz grabbed her robe and danced away from his hands as he tried to steal a kiss.
While they ate, they discussed the details of her move. Bill finished his cup of coffee and pushed his cup aside. “You know, my kids and I have talked a lot about you and your children living with us, and they’re fine with it.”
“Good, I wondered about that.”
Bill took her hand, his dark eyes questioning. “What do your kids think?”
“You know, they both love being at your house, and Ronnie and Regina have asked me a hundred times if you could be their dad.”
“Great. Sounds like it’s settled then.” Bill stood from the table and patted her shoulder. “Don’t move. I’ll be right back.” When he returned, Liz’s eyes widened at the sight of the tiny box he was carrying. He set the box on the table, took out a diamond ring, and then got down on one knee. He flashed that roguish grin. “Pretty lady…will you marry me?”
Her eyes moistened with tears, as her hands cupped his handsome face. “Yes…but only if you promise to pleasure me all through Europe.”
They had a beautiful wedding that summer. Regina was the flower girl, and Ronnie was the ring bearer. Lucille was the maid of honor, and Bill had two best men, his sons, Mark and Todd. Blanche and Roger Peyton, Liz’s parents, were there. Blanche sat smiling in the first pew while Roger waited in the hall for his cue to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Liz walked toward the altar on her father’s arm, but she only saw Bill, staring at her with love and need etched in his beautiful, serious face. Her heart was pounding with excitement, and she was overwhelmed with joy. She’d grown to love her life with Bill and their blended family. She loved Bill and wanted to be with him for the rest of her life. She’d never be too tired for his touch, his kiss, his body coupled with hers.
When she joined Bill at the altar to say her wedding vows, he whispered, “You look breathtaking.”
She winked at him and whispered something sexual in his ear. He murmured back, “An invitation I can’t refuse,” and he patted her behind. They’d been so busy preparing for the wedding that it had been several days since they’d been intimate, and she missed him.
During the ceremony, Frank, Josie, and Charlie sat together. Josie and Charlie cried, and Frank just smiled. When Liz and Bill were pronounced man and wife, the minister looked at Bill and said, “You may kiss the bride.” Bill gave Liz a long, tender kiss, and they turned to smile at their family and friends.
After the ceremony, there was a reception in the church recreation hall. There was lots of food and champagne, and Liz enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. After dinner, she threw the bride’s bouquet, and Sam caught it.
When the band started to play, Roger asked Liz for the first dance. While they were dancing a slow waltz, there was a catch in Roger’s voice. He said, “Elizabeth, your mother and I want you to know we are so happy for you. We think you and the children will be happy with Bill.”
Liz looked up at her father and saw a tear on his cheek. “Thank you, Daddy. That means a lot to me.”
When the band paused for a short break, Bill tapped Roger on the shoulder with a playful grin. “OK, Dad. It’s my turn.”
Roger stepped aside and chuckled, “Of course, son. She’s all yours, now. Take good care of my baby girl.”
Bill patted Roger on the back. “I sure will, Dad. She’s gold to me.” The music started up again, and Bill took Liz in his arms. They danced to “When a Man Loves a Woman.” He nuzzled her neck and sang the words as if he had written the song himself. When the music stopped, he said, “Liz, it’s almost time to go. We don’t want to miss our plane.”
Liz took a moment to thank Josie and her parents for taking the children so she could go on her honeymoon. Next, she found Charlie and thanked her for offering to handle her workload until she returned. Then she took Mark and Todd aside. “Boys, when your father and I get back from our trip, we’re going to be a real family. I’ll never try to replace your mother, but I promise I’ll be the best stepmom I can be, OK?”
Mark smiled. “Yeah, it’ll be cool having you around. Dad seem
s really happy.”
“Good.” She hugged them both. “Okay, I’m gonna find Ronnie and Regina and have a talk with them. Come find us in a little while.”
She found Ronnie and Regina playing outside the church, and she took them inside where it was private and quiet. She held them close and said, “I want you to be very good for Josie and Frank and Grandma and Grandpa, too. I love you, and I’ll miss you both very much. Are you going to be OK while Bill and I are gone?
Ronnie wrinkled his nose. “You mean while you and Dad are gone. Sure, Mom, why wouldn’t we? Josie’s gonna take us to the lake and to the movies. And Grandpa said he and Grandma are gonna take us to Flishak…uh, y’know…that big zoo in San Francisco.”
Regina jumped up and down. “Yeah, Mommy. It’ll be fun.”
Satisfied with her children’s happy reactions, Liz said, “OK, babies, give me a big kiss. I love you both very much, and I’ll be home before you know it.”
While Liz and the children were hugging, Bill came into the church and sat on the pew beside them. He motioned to Ronnie and Regina. “Come here, kids.”
He hugged and kissed them both. Ronnie broke from the hug first. “I’m calling you Dad from now on, right?”
Bill smiled and said, “You bet.”
Still clinging to Bill, Regina looked up at him. “Well, I’m glad you’re my daddy.”
Mark and Todd came into the church to stand by their dad. Bill said, “I’m glad too, Regina. OK, one group hug and then it’s time for Mom and I to go on our trip.” Liz and Bill stood, pulled the four children in for a long embrace, and walked with them back into the hall to say final good-byes to their guests.
The band had gone on a break. Liz and Bill slipped into separate dressing rooms to change and place their wedding clothes in garment bags. The guests figured out they were getting ready to leave and formed a line down the steps of the church. They were armed with rice, and when Bill and Liz emerged in their street clothes, the well-wishers tossed the rice over the newly married couple as they made their escape. Bill placed the garment bags in the trunk of the car alongside their suitcases, and they were off to the airport.
After they got on the road, Bill gave Liz the naughtiest grin ever. “Mrs. Williams, you are all mine now—every inch of you. I can’t wait to show you how happy you’ve made me today.”
“Yes, handsome. Every inch, and if we weren’t late getting to the airport, I’d ask you to show me right now. Just so you know, you’ve made me happier than I’ve ever been, in so many ways.” Liz got serious for a minute. “Our intimacy is amazing, and I’m thrilled you’re gonna help me out while I study for my degree. That’s huge. You won’t be sorry.”
“Yeah, well I’ve witnessed the amazing juggling act you do every day. Your time management is fantastic. Kids, home, and me, clean and tidy. I got no worries about how you’ll handle everything.”
They rode along in comfortable silence for a while. Then Liz said, “That was nice of Hank to agree to collect and deliver all our presents to the house.”
Bill ran a hand through his hair. “Yeah. He’s a good friend. I asked him to come to dinner when we get back, to thank him. He’s also on the cleanup crew after everyone leaves the church.”
Bill made the turn onto Airport Drive and caressed Liz’s thigh. “Rest up on the plane, pretty lady. You’ll need endurance when we get to our hotel. Are you ready for me?”
She gave him a sultry smile and murmured, “I’ll always be ready for you.”
He parked the car in the long-term lot and said, “OK, you get out of the car, and I’ll get the luggage out of the trunk. They made their way to their airline, checked their bags, and boarded within a half hour.
When their plane was in the air, they reclined in their seats. Bill leaned back and promptly fell asleep. Liz leaned back too, closed her eyes, and said a prayer of thanks for all her blessings. She began to unwind and reflect. I was dancing practically naked in a bar with little hope of much better. With hard work, I danced right up the ladder to a better life. I have self-worth and independence. No matter what, my kids and I will never be hungry or homeless again. But if I didn’t have Bill, the self-respect and money wouldn’t make me happy. Bill is my joy. He’s taught me what love is, and on this trip, I’m just gonna focus on him and drive him crazy all through Europe.