Jonathan chose a mystery while Karen chose a romantic comedy and they decided to watch the mystery movie first.
“I’ll get the cheese and biscuits at the end of this movie, if that’s all right,” said Karen.
“Fine by me,” said Jonathan as he sat in one of the armchairs. Karen turned on the television, started the DVD and stretched out on the sofa. They both became quite engrossed with the plot of the film and neither spoke for about ninety minutes. As the final credits started to roll, Karen said, “If you’ll put in the next DVD I will go and get the cheese and biscuits and the wine.”
Karen got up and walked to the kitchen. Jonathan got up and changed over the DVDs then joined Karen in the kitchen. “Need any help,” he said.
“Perhaps you could open the wine and take it into the living room. You probably know where the wine glasses are by now.”
Jonathan saw that the wine bottle had a screw cap so he grabbed a tea towel to help his grip as he unscrewed the cap. Then he collected a couple of wine glasses, took them and the bottle through to the living room and placed them on the coffee table that stood in front of the sofa. Karen followed shortly afterwards with plates and knives and a plate loaded with several different kinds of cheese and a selection of biscuits and crackers. They both sat on the sofa. Jonathan poured two glasses of wine and passed one to Karen. He raised his glass and said, “Here’s to a wonderful Sunday afternoon.”
“And evening,” Karen said. They clinked their glasses together and each took a sip before placing their glasses carefully down on the coffee table. Jonathan got up to start the DVD and walked back to sit next to Karen.
“It’s nice not having to worry about work,” said Karen.
“A few weeks ago I would have disagreed with you but I think I am quickly getting myself into quite a bit of hard work since I started working with Mac.”
“He is so glad to have you on the team now,” said Karen, “and so am I!”
They both nibbled on the cheese and biscuits and sipped on the wine while the movie played on the television.
Karen leaned over and kissed Jonathan on the cheek. He returned the gesture with a kiss on her lips and put his arm round her shoulders. She snuggled in a bit closer. About half way through the movie, Karan laid he head on Jonathan’s lap. He felt just the slightest arousal in himself. She was a really nice person to spend the day with and they were both footloose and fancy free, for the rest of today at least. He ran his hand gently through Karen’s hair and stroked the back of her neck. He felt very peaceful and content at this moment.
As the movie finished, Karen sat up.
“It’s probably time I made plans to head back home,” said Jonathan.
“Please don’t go, Jonathan,” said Karen. “I would love you to stay over if you could.”
Jonathan thought for a few moments. He did not want to take advantage of Karen but this was the first real female companionship that he had enjoyed for several years. “If you are sure that is all right.”
“Of course it’s all right. We are both grownups and just to get things perfectly clear I don’t expect you to sleep on the couch. Come on, let’s put the cheese and wine in the fridge.”
Karen stood up, picked up the plates, and carried them into the kitchen. Jonathan followed with the wine and glasses. They put the cheese and wine in the fridge, put the glasses and plates in the sink. “They can wait until the morning,” said Karen with a rather defiant toss of her head then she took Jonathan by the hand and took him through to the bedroom. She pulled back the duvet to reveal crisp white sheets.
Jonathan pulled off his shoes and then said “Karen, it’s been quite a long time.”
From the far side of the bed Karen smiled very sweetly and said, “It has been for me too.”
They turned their backs to each other to undress. Jonathan decided to keep his underwear on just for the moment and Karen kept on her lacy white bra and panties. Each feeling rather shy they slipped between the sheets. They kissed and held each other tightly. Trying to be as tender as he could, Jonathan stroked Karen’s hair. She stroked his back and they each got used to being close to another person again. She gently massaged his chest and torso and they kissed passionately. He deftly unhooked her bra. He was starting to remember how to make love to a woman. He had always tried to be respectful to women when it came to love making. Karen pulled away slightly and cast her bra onto the floor beside the bed, then pressed her bare breasts against his chest. She kissed him again, passionately then she rolled over and pulled off her panties. Jonathan slipped his underpants off his legs at the same time and they rolled back together. She gave him another passionate kiss then said very quietly and sweetly “Ready?” to which Jonathan whispered “Yes.”
They made gentle love for a long time, in perfect rhythm until Jonathan said “Ready?” to which Karen responded “Yes!” and she pulled him closer and they both speeded up their movements. Karen’s first orgasm came accompanied with a powerful, repeated thrusting of her hips and just seconds later Jonathan came, causing Karen to have yet more powerful thrusts. Jonathan offered Karen a kiss and Karen responded with lips that were puffy from sexual arousal. Jonathan carefully rolled away to one side and lay holding Karen.
“Thank you for that,” she said.
“Thank you too,” said Jonathan, unsure what else to say at this particular moment.
Jonathan pulled the duvet cover up over them and they both were asleep within five minutes.
Chapter 25
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