by Roz James
Adrienne began to unbutton Katherine’s shirt, moving her hand inside and brushing her breasts. “What if I just show you?”
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Kat sat on the bed, watching Adrienne finishing her packing, she could feel her anxiety. Standing up she turned her away from the wardrobe and held her. “It’s not too late babe, if you want me to come to Athens with you, you know I’d be happy to.”
Adrienne hugged her tightly, snuggling her head into the space on Katherine’s shoulder where she fitted so well. “I know you would Kat, but this is something that I need to do alone, its only fair to my parents. We’ve never talked about my sexuality, I can’t just turn up with my girlfriend. You’ll be with me in a few days but I need a chance to speak to them, its not fair to expect you to be there when I come out.”
“Meliza seems confident you won’t get a hard time.”
“And I hope she’s right Kat, of course I do, but there’s one thing meeting gay people and another thing altogether when it’s your own daughter.”
“I understand. You’re right, its not as though I have any experience coming out to parents.”
“God Kat I’m sorry, please I didn’t mean it like that, I know you’d have loved your mum to still be around.”
Kat hugged her tighter. “Adie please don’t fret I know exactly what you mean and yes I’d have loved it if my mum was still here to come out to, but I have to admit I’d be scared too. That’s why I want to be there for you in any way I can.”
Katherine loved that Adie was so caring, that she thought of them above herself, but she also understood how hard it would be for her. Katherine’s mother had died before she discovered her sexuality, she thought that she would have been okay with it, but maybe that was wishful thinking.
Her mum would have wanted her to be happy but she knew that not following the standard life path would have caused her worry, plus she loved Jack like a son. She had just had to come out to friends, and everyone had been okay with her, except those that were loyal to Jack, which was understandable given he was a great guy and she had hurt him.
“I could stay in a hotel out of the way, secretly, and be there for you. Then if it gets tough you could sneak away.”
Adrienne smiled, she knew that Katherine would do that for her. “I’m not hiding you Kat, you mean far too much to me for that. When you come to Athens it will be to meet my parents, as my partner. Look Meliza and Hakim will be there for me, I’ll be okay.”
Katherine smiled. “Yes, you will, and I’ll miss you babe. Come on, finish your packing, I’ll serve the macaroni and pour the wine.”
Adrienne nodded, she loved that Katherine had made her favourite dinner for her going away meal, to comfort her. Adrienne couldn’t believe the love she felt for this woman, she was everything and more that she had ever wanted. Beautiful on the outside and with an amazing personality. They were so in tune, they laughed together, cried together and looked after each other. Going out together the first time after they became a couple they had danced closely and kissed on the dancefloor, one of her friends had joked that the sprinkler system would come on in the bar, their passion so obvious. She could hardly wait to get Katherine home to make love to her, and she remembered that she had done, all night long.
She couldn’t get over how in tune they were sexually, she had never experienced lovemaking like it. While Katherine looked innocent, like an angel, sexually she was adventurous. When she ordered from the internet and showed her what she had bought, Adrienne’s immediate response was embarrassment. Now she couldn’t get enough of her. Watching Katherine place one end of the dildo inside herself and then use the rest to fuck her had been an eye opener. Katherine’s beautiful face above her, red with arousal but determined not to come until Adie was ready as she plunged deep inside her, had quickly thrown her over the edge, her nails digging into Kat’ back as she found herself once more removed from reality.
Adrienne finished packing and came downstairs for dinner. Afterwards, their stomachs full, they cuddled on the sofa watching a film. Later they went up to bed and made slow gentle love, before falling asleep.
Adrienne woke to Kat spooning her from behind, her breath on her neck, and her hand gently caressing her breast. She was already highly aroused. Oh what you do to me Katherine, even after last night.
“Oh baby.”
Kat nuzzled her neck as her other hand moved downwards, between her legs. “Mmm, you are already so wet for me babe. Tell me what you want me to do to you, how I should make you come. It’s a going away present, you can have what you want.”
Adie groaned, finding concentration hard as she focussed on Kat stroking her. Kat knew what she liked best though. “I want to come in your mouth Kat please.”
Katherine moaned. “Right choice, you’ve no idea how much I want to taste you right now.” Katherine turned her over onto her back and lay on top of her, moving quickly down her body, kissing, licking and loving every part she came across. Adie groaned loudly as she settled between her legs and her tongue made contact with her swollen clit. Reaching down she grabbed at Kat’s soft hair, thrusting her hips upwards until she came into contact with her taught tongue at just the right pressure and spot.
Kat reached around and pulled a pillow down and under Adie’s hips as she thrust her tongue inside her.
“God Kat, you are so talented with that tongue, I could let you go down on me for hours.”
Kat smiled, withdrawing her tongue and moving it upwards until she flicked her clitoris. Katherine was gentle but consistent and when she pushed two fingers inside her and found the spongy G spot that she knew Adie loved she felt her body spasm and her inner muscles clutch at her fingers. Kat placed a few small kisses on her thighs as she came down, before climbing back up Adie’s body as she had gone down, kissing and sucking as she went. By the time she reached her head, attached her lips to Adie’s and settled her hips between her thighs, she knew that Adie was more than ready for her again.
They moved together rhythmically, their cores touching, their tongues exploring each other’s mouths. Adie couldn’t believe how turned on she still was after such a powerful orgasm, but the taste of her own arousal on Katherine’s lips, the way her body responded to the feel of Kat’s body against hers, their breasts touching, their hot cores rubbing together was something she knew she had never experienced with either of her previous lovers. They paled into insignificance next to Kat.
She could feel Kat tensing above her, and that she was close to coming but holding on for her. “Come for me Adrienne please.”
Adrienne looked into her eyes and with one final thrust she lost herself in the intensity of her orgasm. They remained looking into each other’s eyes as they drew out their pleasure. Then Katherine collapsed on top of her. “Oh my god Kat, I have never experienced anything like that.”
Kat moved to her side, holding her. Both had tears in their eyes as they gently kissed. “Me neither darling, I love you. “
If Adrienne had had any fleeting doubts about being open with her parents, they immediately died. Kat was the woman that she wanted to spend her life with. If that took her facing her worst fear, then so be it. She wanted it all, to be able to introduce Kat to her parents openly, to have a life like Meliza, spending time with her parents, with her partner. They may not like what was between them but she knew that they would like and admire Katherine for herself. Meliza already did.
“You look miles away babe, and I’m sorry to have to rush you but I want to send you off with a great breakfast, so get that gorgeous sexy body in the shower, or I can’t be held responsible for my actions, you will be missing that plane.”
“Don’t tempt me.”
They breakfasted and Katherine drove her to the airport. Katherine lifted her case out the boot of the jeep, she needed to get back to finish her column so didn’t have time to park and go in with her.
Adrienne hugged her. “It will be fine baby, and you’ll be there in a few days.”
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“I know darling, I’m missing you already. Say Hi to Meliza for me, I can’t wait to meet her family. Call me, or text and let me know you get there safely.”
“Of course, I love you Kat.”
“And I love you babe, now go.”
CHAPTER NINETEEN
It was a quick flight, Adrienne had dozed most of the way, tired from the stress of finishing up at work and the lovemaking of this morning and the previous night. As she collected her case from the carousel she phoned Kat, letting her know she had arrived safely, she missed her already.
She saw her parents immediately she went through the doors. “Mum, Dad, thank you for collecting me.” She hugged her parents, her dad already reaching for her case.
“Where else would we be Adrienne?”
“Caring for my nephew and niece?”
Her mum smiled. “Ah well, nursery, it’s a fabulous thing, we’ve got time to get things done. Although getting them to go there this morning was a challenge when they knew that their favourite aunt was arriving. They wanted to come with us.”
“You should have let them.”
“No, they need their routine,” Her mother’s eyes twinkled. “Although we did say that we would collect them early on our way back with you.”
“Ah, I knew you were a soft touch.”
Her dad smiled. “We’re making up for the time that we didn’t spend with you and your sister.”
“Hey dad, mum, you have nothing to make up for, we had a fabulous childhood, I loved spending time at the hotel. Look at my career now, and my dream.”
Her mother nodded. “Yes, and it’s us that have made you such a workaholic. There’s more to your life than work Adrienne.”
Yes, there is, and you will soon know all about it. She felt her anxiety growing, a knot already forming in her chest.
The next few hours were full, collecting the children, playing with them in the pool, seeing Meliza and her husband Hakim when they came home from work. It was now 8 o’clock, the children had gone to bed and they had just sat down to dinner.
“So Adrienne, what’s been happening since we last saw you?” Adrienne caught Meliza’s look. Her mother was always quick to get to the point.
Adrienne had four days with her family before Katherine arrived, and she knew she couldn’t leave her disclosure until the last minute, that wouldn’t be fair on them, or Kat. She had planned to take a day or two to decide when and how she would tell them. Now she realised that she didn’t want to wait, to worry and think about what she would say, how she would say it. Last night and this morning had shown her that she couldn’t spend her life without Katherine, if her parents couldn’t accept it then they wouldn’t be in her life to the same degree. Adrienne took a large gulp of her wine and then a deep breath.
“Well actually there’s a lot that’s been going on, the main thing is that I’ve fallen in love.”
Adrienne watched as Meliza and Hakim suddenly looked at the floor, clearly surprised that she was telling them so soon.
“That’s fabulous darling. You know that we just want you to be happy don’t you.”
“I hope so.... that is mum, dad, I’m in love with.... with a woman, her name is Katherine....” Adrienne sat with her head held high, awaiting the expected criticism and prepared to challenge it and defend herself and Katherine.
“Tell us about her.” Adrienne was amazed, her dad looked interested, there was no sign of the disgust she expected. Meliza had been right, they had known.
Adrienne focussed on her father, afraid to look at her mother. She took a deep breath. “She’s beautiful, she’s a journalist and an author, or trying to be at least. I met her at the hotel, she’s the friend I told you about, that’s staying at my house, that Meliza has met. She transformed part of the outbuildings into the first hotel room, in lieu of rent. You should see it, god she is talented.”
Her mother watched her, she could see the love and the pride in her daughter’s eyes. “I hope we will soon darling, when are we going to meet this woman that has clearly stolen your heart, and to be honest its not before time that someone did.”
Adrienne couldn’t believe her mother’s words. She had tears in her eyes when she met her mother’s gaze. “You want to meet her?”
Her mother smiled. “Well it’s tradition, we need to know her intentions, and that she’s good enough for you.... you know cross examine her.”
By this time Adrienne had tears in her eyes. “I thought you would hate me.”
He mother reached out and touched her shoulder. “We could never hate you darling, we love you and you will always be our daughter. Honestly, we wish you liked men, but only because living a traditional life would be easier for you. Not everyone is open minded and we worry about you, we don’t want you to get hurt. We aren’t naive enough to think that this won’t mean that we won’t have more grandchildren given that Meliza and Hakim there have been incredibly selfish and stopped at two.” Her mother winked at Meliza to show she was joking. “We know if you want to then there are ways. We just want you to be happy... and it’s obvious you are. So when will we meet her?”
“On Thursday.”
“This Thursday?” Her parents looked surprised.
“Yes, she is coming to Athens, if you want to meet her you can.”
Her father looked at her questioningly. “What she isn’t staying here, with us?”
“Well we booked into a hotel, then if....”
Her mother couldn’t wait for her to finish. “My daughter’s partner is not staying at a hotel.”
Adrienne laughed, incredibly relieved, her disclosure had gone so much better than she had expected. “No she isn’t, not now, not given your reaction. Don’t worry I’ll be discreet around the kids, we can call her my friend.”
Meliza snorted. “Adie hardly any of their friends’ families are traditional, they have friends with single parents, divorced parents, two men, two women, believe me they have already seen it all. You decide what you want to call Katherine.”
“She’s my partner.”
“Good, then that’s what she is to the kids too, and they can cope with open affection... just don’t have sex in the living room, at least not when there’s a risk they might see.”
Adrienne gasped, throwing her napkin at her sister, who laughed at her expression. “I’ll try not to.”
Katherine was incredibly relieved when she heard how things had gone, she was still extremely nervous about meeting Adrienne’s parents. She had never met the parents of a female partner, she wouldn’t have met Tanya’s until after the wedding. It was too far for them to come over, so they had planned to visit them the following year. However she knew that she would do anything for Adrienne, and Adrienne had already taken care of the hardest part.
CHAPTER TWENTY
The next few days passed quickly. With Adrienne away, and nothing to distract her, Katherine concentrated on her book. She had now completed the final editing stage. She had done all her research and had decided to self-publish. She had taken photos for her book cover, and written her description, she wondered whether she would have the courage to press the submit button.
Researching the process had made it real. As a journalist she was used to having her work in print, or now more commonly on the internet, and potentially opening herself up to opinion, and not all of it positive. So far she had been fortunate, other than the occasional letter on a letters’ page her work had not had much criticism, plus it was often about the nature of the article that had been commissioned rather than her writing style. Publishing a book was a whole different matter, suddenly she would be opening herself up to a level of scrutiny that she had not experienced. If she was lucky enough to have someone read it then they could review or rate her. She wondered whether she would be able to handle this if it was negative.
Adrienne collected her at the airport, hugging her tightly. “So, have you finished it?”
Katherine nodded.
Adrienne h
ad been allowed to read the book. When she realised that it was the story of their love, of Katherine’s character finding love after years of lying to herself about her sexuality, and then with a near miss - Tanya, then finding a beautiful Greek woman, she had been deeply honoured.
Reading Katherine’s account of what had happened between them, her descriptions of her and how her beauty had left her breathless were fascinating. Added to that the detailed accounts of their lovemaking and the feelings she engendered in her had amazed her, and deeply aroused her. Finishing the book she had gone to Katherine who was nervously awaiting her verdict, and before telling her how moved she had been, had silently taken her to bed and made love to her.
“Have you published?”
“Not yet, it’s all ready to go but I wanted you to see it first. Anyway, enough about my book for now, today is about you, and us. I’m really looking forward to meeting your parents, although I am nervous. I just wish I still had the hotel reservation, I missed you and I’m not sure they would appreciate me taking you right to bed.” She laughed. “In their house.”
“Later darling I promise okay, although you will need to be quieter than usual. Come on, they are dying to meet you. You know despite what Meliza said it never occurred to me that they would take this so well. I was sure they would be at least unpleasant, at worst horrible. They haven’t said anything negative...nothing at all.”
“They love you darling, we know it’s not what any parent would want, but well, they aren’t alone these days in having to cope with this. It’s not such a secret any more that they would need to hide. Well not in the UK anyway.”
“That’s what Meliza said, that few of her friends are traditional families now.”
Adrienne had borrowed Meliza’s car to collect her, and they drove back to the house. Katherine could tell that they lived in an upmarket suburb of Athens, there were 2 houses on one large plot of land, one for Meliza and her family and another for her parents. Both houses were large, over 2 storeys.