Man of Mystery

by L. B. Wilde

  He raises his glass and calls attention to everyone, “A toast to our Brandy for making it home safe and sound!” he proclaims everyone agrees and takes a sip. “Now that I have everyone’s attention I would appreciate if everyone can follow me. I have something else I need to surprise her with besides everyone coming here tonight!”

  Everyone is now surprised along with her mother so we have no idea what he is up to. He leads us all back downstairs to the entrance and out the front door. Before we head out the door he covers her eyes leading her along the sidewalk. She is dying to know what he is up to when he releases his hands whispering in her ear surprise.

  Right smack in front of her is a brand new BMW X5 in red color just like her “lud’ but a lot shinier. It has a white bow on it she is floored along with her friends. “Oh my goodness, this can’t be!’ she exclaims not really believing what she is seeing. Looking around everyone else has dropped their jaws not believing it either.

  “Yes it is yours and it is a lot safer then what you were driving. At least now I know you have side and front air bags plus you have all wheel drive for inclement weather that you get here in the winter. Safety first!” he exclaims.

  Tiffany and Mikey are now jumping up and down with excitement. Her mother is still awe struck while Denny and Pete nod at the choice of vehicle appreciating the design. Looking back at Nathan, exclaiming, “This is way too expensive, don’t take me wrong but.” Now at a loss for words because she has never received anything so extravagant before she doesn’t know what to say.

  “Just say yes, I can afford it, it’s yours and I want you to be safe ok?’ he implores.

  “Oh Nathan it’s more than I could ever wish for, I’m just not used to getting gifts like this, I don’t know what to say!” exclaiming, “Yes I love it!” Wishing she could tell him now how much she loves him but not when they are in front of everybody. She wants that to be special!

  “Then it’s yours so let’s go and enjoy our company since you can’t drive it yet. When you can I will go over everything with you, ok?” he has that boyish happy look that makes you happy. While his grin on his face making her just want to hold him forever. Cupping his face giving him a long kiss not caring that her mother is probably watching us when she pulls away “Thank you” as a tear falls from her cheek which he wipes it away with his thumb.

  We go back inside and the chatter is all about the new car. She looks cautiously at her mother to figure out her reaction as she just smiles nodding at her. She thinks Brandy has a keeper she can feel that motherly instinct obviously from being here with him for the past week she has gotten a chance to know him. She adores him hoping for the best for her. That is a good sign.

  Mom heads to bed after her clean up is done and everyone else heads home shortly after. It’s an early night but they know Brandy needs to still rest as her arm is starting to ache slightly along with her head. Still on meds for the pain so they know that she is not 100% back to normal appreciating that they are so graceful.

  After everyone leaves Nathans gives a warm sigh, “You know, that is the first time I have ever had friends here and it felt great. I have always wanted to have a dinner party and obviously since your mom cooks so great I thought you would enjoy that for your first night home without going to overboard. Are you feeling ok or did I over do it?” he asks.

  “No, this was perfect just like you are. Not too much and someday when I’m not injured anymore I’ll do another dinner party. Thank you again for letting me and my mother stay here. You are so sweet.” kissing him intently “and thank you for the car; I’m still at a loss for words because I have never received anything like that before. Let’s go to bed ok.” wanting him more than ever.

  “Your wish is my command” and he scopes her up to carry her up the stairs. Thank God he is in great shape feeling his muscles tighten around her as he carries her to the master suite. He is her prince charming coming to her rescue laying her head on his shoulder loving this closeness to him.

  He is unsure of her desire since it hasn’t even been a week since the accident and he is tentative to touch her. She decides to indicate her desire by rubbing against his body as she lavishly kisses him. He responds with moans of desire his hands caress her body as he reaches up her shirt to cup her breasts. He pulls away whispering, “Let’s take it slow and easy tonight, I don’t want to see you back in the hospital because of me.” agreeing in a whisper but her body desires his and she can’t deny it anymore. He slowly takes her clothes off admiring her body with loving eyes. She unbuttons his shirt to gaze at his magnificent chest while running her fingers through his chest hairs.

  He stays very gentle as he slow places her on the bed while he finishes undressing himself, whispering “I’ve missed you” and he smiles back as he just caresses her to arouse her more slowly than normal. This is sweet and nice at the same time. Her body starts to responds at a slow increase loving his warm touch. Lying between her legs he keeps his weight off her as he strokes his erection between her legs making her wet for him. She moves her hands slowly up and down his back feeling every muscle and anticipating the moment of our connection. He slowly moves into her as she gasps feeling the connection moaning softly at what he will do to satisfy her body. He moves in her slowly building her desire as her body wants more pulling him deeper in arch her back. Our climax is growing slower than before but this is awesome at the same time knowing he will make her climax with this slow steady rhythm. Groaning pulling him deeper he nibbles and kisses her neck and chin before he locks eyes on her. He pushes harder she grabs his butt wanting it deeper wiggling with excitement. She can’t believe he has brought her to the brink with this slow rocking emotion she feels for this man pushing farther into her, his hardness ready to explode “Come with me” she says “Yes” as we both release the heartfelt warmth we have as we make love. Even though it was slow and easy it still sent shivers done her spine still having to catch her breath. Wanting in this moment to tell him how much she loves him since she has been wanting to since he told her. About ready to look into his eyes and tell this gorgeous man “Nathan, I” and his phone rings destroying the moment. Holy Crap won’t she ever get the chance!

  Looking annoyed he pulls away to see who it is. “I have to take this, it’s my mum.” And he flips open the phone. “Hi Mum” he sighs into the phone. “Yes she is doing much better and is here now” as he looks at her with loving eyes. He proceeds to get up cupping the mic part of the phone. “I’ll be back in a minute” and she nods. Understanding, it would be awkward for her to talk to her mom while sitting naked with him. Thinking of which she hopes her mom didn’t hear us but then again she is another floor which gives her some comfort.

  Going to freshen up before bed in the other bathroom and obviously the designer of the house didn’t make the walls very thick because she can hear Nathan talking to his mom. “Yes she is staying here while she recovers and I am letting her mom stay here too. She has been a wonderful guest.” There is a pause as is mother must be saying something feeling weird for listening in to the conversation about to go back to bed when she hears Nathan speak again. “You have no idea Mum; she is the one I don’t want to hear what dad has to say. It should be my decision not his. I understand the family issues that are going on but he is not being fair to me!” he exclaims loudly over the phone. She is really curious knowing this is wrong but something is going on. There is a long pause again before he speaks again. He sighs “No she doesn’t know about that, I plan on telling her as soon as I can explain things. Please mum, try to see my side and I will talk to dad.” Ok she better go now because she doesn’t want to be caught carefully closing the bathroom door to go back into the bed.

  Her mind is whirling wondering what she needs to know about but obviously he cares about her so she has comfort in those thought. What the hell, the man just bought her a new car and a BMW to boot. Hoping everything is ok at home trying to figure out a way to ask him. About 5 minutes later he comes out of the bathr
oom he lays back next to her as she tries to act like she has been relaxing the whole time he was gone.

  “Hey, is everything ok back home?” She is trying to give him the opportunity to speak about it to her.

  “Things will be fine; just some kinks need to be worked out.”

  “Is there anything I can help you with?” trying again to get him to open up about his family.

  “No but thanks for asking.” He smiles warmly cuddling up next to her.

  “Do you think that someday I might get a chance to meet your mom? Especially now that you obviously have met mine under strange circumstances I will have to admit but none the less you know her now since she has been staying here with you.” she inquires seeing where this will go.

  “I think so, no let me say I know so.” He kisses her cheek as he has her in his arms ready to sleep because his breathing has started to slow. OK comforted by his words snuggling into his receptive arms. Tomorrow is another day, she feels the need to tell this man she loves him.

  Her look of appreciation said it all, getting her a new car was no big deal to him but to her it meant everything. This whole night just made her so happy and to him it was very simple. He loves how she appreciates the simple thinks in life. Even her mom has been wonderful. He never had a mother who actually cooked, cleaned and did his laundry. What amazes him most she really likes to do those things. It’s weird but exciting at the same time. Maybe this can work and his family needs to see that it can. Hopefully his mum will help.

  Chapter 20

  Today is Sunday figuring Nathan would be home but as he explains that he has been out of his office most of this week staying at the hospital with her which she completely understanding, he does have business to attend to. She wants to feel better while her mom is here she suggests for the day to spend some time together. Brandy is extremely pleased with her suggestion taking her car since she is not able to drive the new car yet. Glancing over at it still not able to believe it is hers. She has already called Tiffany since she wants to join us for a day out. Missing her dearly but really liking being at Nathans she still misses the girl time we have to talk about things. We meet up for lunch with Tiffany asking her mom what she thinks of Nathan.

  “He is s sweet boy. Obviously he has had a proper upbringing by his mannerism. Besides his looks being kind to anyone’s eyes, I just want you to realize the situation you are getting yourself into.” She states so plainly not sure what she is getting at.

  “What kind of situation do you mean?” trying to understand. She explains “He is very well taken care of, which isn’t a bad thing. He seems to have a rich back ground and you should know that. He has probably had nannies or housekeepers compared to our life. It’s something I sense more than I have been told. He liked how I did things around the house but he was surprised to see me doing the work. Do you understand what I mean?” she asks so kindly trying to explain her insight.

  Sitting there a little perplexed when Tiffany pipes in, “He never really had is mom do any housework. It’s a new thing for him to see your mom does.” She says between bites of her lunch totally on the same page as her mother. Chuckling loudly shaking her head at both of them. “Yes, I kind of already figured that part out.”

  “Ok dear, then can you handle that kind of life, you like to be in control of certain thinks and you won’t be if you know what I mean. It is a different lifestyle than what you have been brought up with?” her mother asks making sure that she realizes this will be different.

  “But he has been here without anyone catering to him; maybe that is what he has been looking for? Maybe for someone who isn’t a nanny, housekeeper or whatever?” asking them both, “Maybe he is looking for someone to fill that empty space that isn’t there since his mom wasn’t there to always raise him. I know he talks to his mother very often and he loves his mother. Just because she had the privilege not to do manual chores doesn’t mean he lost out on her affection.” Now she is on the defense for him getting annoyed since he has never been anything but polite and nice to both these women.

  “Oh sweetie, he has been very kind and generous. I am gracious for all he has done for me and you. I just want you to realize he has different standards that might seem odd to you at times. I do really like him and I only want the best for you. Please understand I didn’t say this to upset you in any way.” As she gives Brandy that I love you look.

  Glancing over at Tiffany and she is nodding her head in agreement with her mom. They both just want her to be happy and they do like Nathan. Thinking she was worried she meant something else. Never really having a boyfriend before so her mom to analyze this relationship is not something she ever experienced before. She feels the same with Tiffany even though she has been busy with her relationship also. They both love her just watching out for her so she concedes in a way to get a better understanding of what kind of women Nathan is expecting her to be. A topic she will have to broach eventually as our relationship grows.

  Obviously he loves her as he has told her which reminds her she hasn’t had a chance to tell him how she feels. It’s kind of awkward even though he seems ok that nothing has been said back yet. Thinking of an appropriate way to go about telling him she gets an idea. We finish lunch and do a little shopping. Stopping at hallmark finding the card she is looking for but the rest of what she wants will take some internet research to find and order.

  Decide to do some internet shopping since mom is here to do some cooking planning on make a homemade apple pie. She is going to try one of Brandy’s new recipes of clam marinara. Inviting Tiffany to join us for dinner but she already has plans with Denny wanting Brandy to have some time with her mom and Nathan. She called Nathan during the afternoon to make sure he will be home for dinner which he looks forward to a home cooked meal getting used to the fact since her mom has been cooking. We also pick up a movie to relax and watch tonight. It’s strange to be staying in but knowing she is still healing. Her mom is planning on staying until Monday unless Brandy shows any signs of illness between now and then. Knowing she misses dad and the vineyards but she doesn’t want to abandon her either. Knowing she will be fine feeling really good she talks to her about going back to work as soon as the doctor’s ok’s it.

  We get home in decent time while mom makes the pie she gets on the internet finding exactly what she is looking for. She loves Amazon, getting 2 day shipping so she is all set. Her plan is in action extremely happy when Nathan comes home breathing in the aroma of how homey his apartment smells. Apple pie always makes a home smell good as he comes into the kitchen where she is making dinner giving her a big hug and kiss. “Wow, this is really awesome to come home to, my house finally feels like a home!” he expresses enthusiastically.

  “Well, this is like being home, mom is upstairs watching a little bit of TV while I made dinner. I will have admit, she made the pie for dessert. She makes the best apple pie!” as she is finishing making their dinner. He states he is going to wash up before dinner telling her again how nice it is to have her here when he gets home as he gives kiss on her forehead before heading upstairs. Hearing him talking to her mom in the living room but she can’t hear what they are talking about finishing with the dinner set up. Several minutes later Nathan and Grace come back downstairs to enjoy it.

  Brandy tells him that we have picked out a movie for tonight which he is delighted about. After a long day he has had, just relaxing tonight will be wonderful. We finish up dinner and he loved her cooking adding in that Grace has taught her well which makes her mom blush. We decide to have dessert in the living room now knowing about the dumbwaiter we use it to assists us in transporting it to the next level.

  Before we start our movie Grace discusses with us about her going into the doctors for a checkup which Nathan already expresses he would like to take Brandy if that is alright with her. She is fine with that feeling she wants to get home soon. Telling her that she can head home tomorrow if she is up for the 3 hour drive and obviously she is in good ha
nds as grabbing his hand giving it a squeeze. She smiles warmly at the both of us and agrees to head home tomorrow but do not hesitate at all to call if Brandy needs anything.

  Mom gets herself packed up to leave the next morning after breakfast. Still a little teary eyed it has been a nice visit at least for the second half of it. She tells us to visit if we find the time to Nathan tells her that we will find the time. He wants to see where Brandy grew up looking at her with so much warmth she just melts in his eyes. His sincerity comforts her truly believing he wants to know about her lifestyle in comparison to his.

  Her life has taken a serious turn since meeting Nathan even without the accident. She feels like he is going to be her future hoping he feels the same way. He has stated his love for her but she hasn’t had a chance to tell him even though she has figured out a way to say it. We go back inside wanting to follow up with the doctor soon so she can get back to work. He is fine but wants to let her know that she shouldn’t push it.

  Lightening up the subject he gets that fun loving look on his face that she absolutely adores saying so slyly, “What are you scheming in that beautiful head of yours.” She has an idea it’s going to be a surprise. “We need to stop at the store first and we are taking your new car!” He loves surprising her which he is good that’s what she totally loves about him. Telling her to pack an overnight bag just in case he goes to make a few phone calls as she calls Tiffany to let her know she is going on another adventure with her man. She giggles on the phone telling her not to overdo herself. Letting her know she will keep in contact and the outcome when we land! Giggling at feeling alive again feeling happy about being off the medication now but still being careful of what she does.