A Winter's Tale (closed)

[mighty_hung]

"No reimbursement is necessary, Seeing you smile is payment in full" I said raising my glass to have a toast with her. I asked her my next question, my heart felt like it was in my throat "If there was some way possible for you to return to where you came from, would you return?"

 

[Bouffantress]

(Sorry I took so long to get back)

"I...well..." Jill thought. It seemed obvious, of course she would go back home! But what was there? Horror and violence and threats and death? Wasn't this so much better? "I...don't know."

 

[mighty_hung]

"reason I ask is, ....well...." I started to get tongue tied. " I....I would like to court you. If you would be interested..."

 

[Bouffantress]

"Court me?" She asked, surprised by his formality. "Well, I guess this sort of already turned into a date...well, if I can't get back home, then...it could be nice?"

 

[mighty_hung]

I breathed a *sigh* of relief. I smiled and raised my glass to propose a toast with her.."To new beginings then..." I just want you to know, I will treat and pamper you like a princess.

 

[Bouffantress]

"Well...that sounds nice." Jill blushed, flustered by all the attention she was getting. She looked down and raised her glass, smiling happily.

 

[mighty_hung]

I could not help but feel my heart pound in my chest as I sat across from this gorgeous woman. I tried not to stare at her to not make her uneasy, so I started with some small talk about some of her likes and what she liked to do for fun. We finished our meal and I asked her where she would like to go next on her shopping trip. I had some ideas of my own of where to go, suggesting perhaps Bath and body works for some items maybe?"

 

[Bouffantress]

"That would be lovely. And I could always add to my wardrobe...maybe a hat? This has all been so sudden, but so nice...I'm so glad I met you." She reached out under the table and lightly stroked one of your legs with a gloved hand.

 

[mighty_hung]

I felt like I could melt like butter feeling her hand stroke my leg, it was a very pleasant feeling."I am so happy that I have met you as well." I smiled at her looking deep into her sparkling blue eyes. Momentarily lost. I settled up our bill and offered her my hand to help her up. i adjusted her placed her coat around her shoulders. "shall we?" I said as we headed towards the door. I found that her hand reached for mine and I gladly took it and gently squeezed it lovingly...

 

[Bouffantress]

Jill felt more confident as she left, as she noticed the envious and attracted glances her glamorous appearance was attracting. She stroked her coat with her gloves and smiles before taking James' arm and following him out, with no idea what was to become of her but the certainty that it would most likely be good.

 

[mighty_hung]

Leading her to the ca, I opened the door for her and ensured she got in safely. we drove off to some new fashion shops to look around.She looked over some of the fragrances and perfumes at one shop. I suggested perhaps a scarf would match her outfit as well." I noticed several people looking and gawking at this stunning woman who walked with me through the shops as if some movie star had just came off the red carpet. I could not help but beam with pride being with her.

 

[Bouffantress]

Jill was in a daze as they went from shop to shop. She bought makeup, perfume, more clothes, and a scarf, all the time feeling like a glamorous celebrity on a shopping trip. James was so nice, so attentive...was there any reason not to stay with him?

 

[mighty_hung]

As the day grew later in time, so did the amount of bags.We headed home to put away the days purchases. I needed to make sure the fire was started to keep the house warm as the temperature was dropping again. Jill looked radiant and was smiling all the way back as I drove. It had been an exciting day for the both of us.I held her hand the whole trip home.It was dark when we finally entered my home. I was sure Jill wanted to bathe and try some of the new fragrances and clothing on. So I tended to the fire as she did that.

 

[Bouffantress]

Jill disrobed and stepped into the bathtub, the sounds of James working echoing through the walls as she soaked, the pain and fatigue from her entrance to this world almost entirely gone. As she sat in the warm water, she closed her eyes, and began the process of agonizing deliberations over her situation. Should she stay? Could she even get home if she wanted to? Would she if she could? Should she bother trying?

 

[mighty_hung]

I put her roses in a vase with some water and placed it by the nightstand so she could enjoy seeing them after her bath. I stoked the fire gazing into the embers thinking of the beautiful woman that was in my bath tub at the momet.

 

[Bouffantress]

Soaking in the bathtub, Jill made her decision. She would take one trip to the site of the anomaly, and if nothing presented itself, she would stay. She realized as she thought it over that she genuinely hoped nothing would happen there, that the universe would somehow tell her she was meant to stay here.

 

[mighty_hung]

I waited sitting by the fire place for her to come join me. She finally entered the room, and I was not disappointed in what I saw. She was wearing my robe, and even though she had the robe closed, I could see hints of the silk neglige I bought for her today. I smiled warmly at her and asked "did you have a relaxing bath?"

 

[Bouffantress]

"It was...it was wonderful. Thank you for everything. The clothes, the food, saving me...this is like a wonderful dream." Jill slowly crossed the room to him and sat down on the couch next to him. "You know...I don't know that much about you. I'd like to know more. Hobbies, that sort of thing. I feel kind of guilty that I don't know more about the man who saved me."

 

[mighty_hung]

I wa momentarily at a loss for words,thinking 'wow! she wants to know about me.' "Well I said finally "Hobbies are sketching, painting and photography. I work as a digital Artist for a professional photo Lab." I replied. "Perhaps you could model for me to draw you. I think you are quite beautiful. How about yourself? what kind of job did you have?"

 

[Bouffantress]

"I was...with an agency. Investigation, that sort of thing. It was a hard job, and I can't say I miss it much. And modeling for you sounds lovely!" She said, changing the subject quickly and moving the topic away from her past.

 

[mighty_hung]

"Wow, a detective! That is impressive! Tomorrow if you feel up to it, I'll take you up to the pond, so you can see for yourself the area." I replied. "Better turn in for the night, I hope you had a good time today." I smiled warmly at her as I took out the folded blankets to prepare to sleep on the sofa.