The Arrangement (Closed)

[garajd]

"Just wait here for a moment while I run back in and ask them to join us." Coming back out, "Martha said that they were planning on visiting their son and his family this evening, so another time."

Taking you hand I guide your around our property, showing you the flower garden that Martha takes care of, with help from Alex and Robert. She also has a small vegetable garden behind the garage that Robert helps with.

In the back we have a small pond with a shaded sitting area, several ducks inhabit our pond. Walking toward the swing under the canopy, "Shall we sit for a few minutes?"

 

[Mayu]

She smiled a little bit it was interesting to see him move so easily in sandals she never truly liked sandals, she had many but none of them comfortable. She waited and could not help but smile a little bit, but when he came back and said what he did she just nodded. When he took her hand showing her parts of there home. It was so unique and right now? It was a wonderful thing to see really. Hearing what he said she nodded to him, and sat down on the swing. It was a very beautiful area.

"It's so peaceful here, and beautiful" She said softly looking up at him and could not help but smile a little bit. She felt the wind stroking his cheek and it was really nice, right now ? she was content and away from the clutches of her damn father. Right now? She did not seem to give much of a shit really. Looking up at him she watched those eyes of his and smiled more. Seeing the ducks she smiled. 'I use to write poems about animals, always wanted a big Mastiff but wouldn't." She smiled softly.

 

[garajd]

"I've never been one to have pets around, even growing up. Guess we were all too busy with other projects to think about having a pet." MY arm is around you on the back of the swing, my fingers gently caressing your shoulder, again waiting for some reaction to my touch.

"Once we get settled into something of a routine, we can have a discussion about a pet . . a Mastiff sounds interesting, something to consider."

Sitting quietly for a few more minutes, just enjoying the afternoon breeze and some quiet moments. "Would you like me to set up an office for you so that you can continue your writing?"

 

[Mayu]

She smiled a little bit at the pet conversation she had always wanted animals but her father never allowed her, sighing softly she let everything flow over her and when he said what he did about setting up an office she looked at him. "Really?" She said with a very kind smile on her face and right now? She thought it was a sweet gesture. "I would like that" She knew writing would help her keep busy. Then again he wanted children so children would pretty much take up that spot once they got physical. Looking forward she spoke remembering what she wrote.

"His gaze, from staring through the bars has grown so weary. That it can take in nothing more, for him it is as tho there were a thousand bars. And behind the thousand bars no world. As he paces in cramped circles, over and over. His powerful strides are like a ritual dance around a center. Where a great will stands paralyzed. At times the curtains of the eye lift without a sound, and a shape enters. Slips through the tightened silence of the shoulders, reaches the heart and dies."

 

[garajd]

After hearing you recite somthing that you must have written in the past, "That's amazing; I want you to take some time to write." Pulling you to you feet, "Time to head back; Martha will have dinner by the time we get back. We'll just need to clear the table and put the food away after we eat."

Before we walk toward the house, I wrap my arms around your waist and pull against me, feeling your body against mine for the first time . . . leaning down, I kiss you softly on the lips, just for a moment.

 

[Mayu]

She just nodded and walked with him feeling his arms but when he moved the way he did, their bodies together. Smiling a little bit as she looked up into his eyes, but she didn't suspect him to kiss her and when he did, she was stunned at what she was doing and now? She had no idea what to expect now. But she returned the kiss and opened up her eyes looking at them and smiled a little bit. It made her even more curious as to why things were happening the way that they were it was strange.

"Why haven't you been married?"

 

[garajd]

"I've actually been married for quite a few years . . . to my job. I have spent all these years focused so completely on growing my estate and making money, that the thought if bringing anyone in to share my life never crossed my mind. A year or so ago, I realized that my entire estate was going to go to my siblings or their kids unless I had a heir or two on my own."

Walking back toward the house, continuing my story. "I had no other way than the 'accepted way' of finding a wife. Rather than approach the men I was interested in making a deal with, I looked at the various possibilities for a wife and you were the only choice, as far as I was concerned. So I approached you father. I can't say I am proud of the way I went about it, but I was convinced that I made the right choice for a wife . . . and mother of my children"

 

[Mayu]

She heard what he said and it was much like her father, though she knew her father did not make as much as her new husband had. But the way he spoke to her about everything, and it warmed her heart a lot. She stopped walking and stood before him her eyes looking into his own and she was just happy to be there with him. Reaching up she stroked his cheek, he had comforted her a couple times already. It was time to do the same thing for him, her stormy eyes looking into his own as she spoke.

"I don't know what kind of wife or mother I will make, I see you in a new light. You bought me with regret but you freed me from pretty much being an object to my father. If I am a person to you then I am were I am meant to be. And you will be a wonderful father" She said with a very soft look on her face. She was truly happy to be here and her free hand squeezed his and she was rather content. She felt safe with him and right now? She just did not care just how fast they moved but she would see. But she opened herself to him, if he wanted more.

 

[garajd]

"Thank you, Eden." Holding your hand we walk on back to the house with no further talking. Seems like we have learned a lot about each other today.

Martha has a wonderful meal set for us in the dining room. "Alden, if you and Ms. Eden can just put the food in the fridge, I'll take care of the rest of the cleanup in the morning. We don't want to be late for the evening with our son and his family."

"No problem, Martha, don't worry about a thing; we'll see you in the morning."

Sitting down together, our first evening as husband and wife, we enjoy the fabualous dinner prepared by Martha. After dinner, we get all the food in the fridge and all the plates and everything else to the sink.

"How about a glass of wine in the library . . . or on the porch . . . what would your like, Eden?"

 

[Mayu]

She smiled a bit and could not help but smile at Martha she would help the clean up so she did not have to do it first thing. She wished them a good and safe evening and the food was incredible. She was actually very happy with everything and right now? Everything was what it should be, it was just nice to be able to feel so alive with him. Right now she had no idea what it was that was to happen, but now? nothing seemed to really matter. God how much she was going to like it out here in her new life.

But then after dinner and the clean up she heard what he said and had never been given a chance to drink. But decided why not, when he asked where she was thinking and since it was still very beautiful she smiled. "Porch would be lovely its beautiful out and the sun is going down, always love sun rises and sun sets. Was always up and around before the sun went up" She said simply and went out to sit on the porch swing. Her stormy eyes had a new life within her, that was how happy she was.

 

[garajd]

Bringing out a bottle of wine and two glasses; pouring two glasses and setting them on the table in front of the swing. Sitting on the swing beside you, "I think I am going to see a lot more sunsets with you here than I ever did before."

Falling into a period of quiet, just watching the sun dip further behind the horizon, sipping at my wine . . . resting a hand on your knee. "I know this is really rough on you, but I am really proud of you for giving me a chance."

 

[Mayu]

She smiled up at him and she took the glass he offered her and sipped it quietly. Smiling at what he said about the sunsets it sounded really nice to her. Everything right now was just really nice, placing his hand on her knee it was a comfortable feeling. And hearing what he said she smiled "part of the reason why my father did not want me. I can tell when someone is lying, I can tell when someone has a secret goal, just like I knew you were a good man. A man worthy of a chance" She admitted.

 

[garajd]

"Thank you; I'm happy you are willing to give me a chance." Smiling at you as we watch the sun drop even further, finally falling completely below the horizon. Within a short time, stars start to become visible; the quick transition from day to night.

"I usually watch a bit of the news before going to bed. Would you like to join me in the den, or if you prefer, you can go on up to your room. I'll try not to disturb you when I come up shortly."

 

[Mayu]

She smiled a little bit hearing what he said and did not even need to think. "No...I will join you...Alden" She said looking at him with a friendly smile, she wasn't to sure how he would react to her calling his name. But if he was so open about everything then he would be fine over this, and now? She really liked it, it was really nice to belong and now watching the news sounded simple. She never was able to watch TV another one of her fathers stupid ass rules, she would not miss him she knew that.

 

[garajd]

Flipping on the TV set in the den, I find my usual channel for the local news. As usual, nothing new in our city, just the usual local politics, weather, and sports. Once the news comes to a close, I start to stand and go upstairs. "I don't usually watch any of the late night talk shows. If you would like to, there is a TV in the guest room. Shall we go up now?"

 

[Mayu]

She had sat silently beside him and it was rather nice to be able to watch TV and she heard what he said after a while. Nodding she stood up and thought "Father never let me watch TV, course he had me on a leash. So talk shows I wouldn't know anything about them, just know mother use to watch them before getting chained to my father" She said with a soft look on her face, this whole thing was going nicely. She kissed his cheek "Have a good night" She said with a smile and headed for her room.

 

[garajd]

Feeling the brush of your lips on my cheek as we prepare to retire for the night; obviously, you have no idea what even a little kiss like that does to me, but now is not the time to say even a word. "Good night, Eden. I usually get up early and have coffee in my office as I read the morning paper and make phone calls to some of my property managers. Come down whenever you are ready; Martha will be anxious to fix anything you want for breakfast. She gets very frustrated with me because I want only coffee."

Walking into my room, closing the door, and getting ready for bed. Tossing and turning for a few moments until I fall into a decent sleep.

 

[Mayu]

She did not really sleep she never needed much time and now? everything just seemed so different, she had no idea what the kiss did to him. She thought about going over to his room, she stayed up for a few hours until she walked over to the door that joined there rooms. For the first time in a long time she felt happy but lonely now. She quietly opened up the door having a feeling he would be asleep by now. She opened up the door and walked in quietly, she saw him sound asleep.

Sleeping innocently and she carefully crawled into bed with him, she moved carefully so that her arm was over his stomach and watched him not stir yet she hoped not to disturb him since she did not want to wake him. She rested her head on his chest, closing her eyes and feeling the warmth. She was finally able to sleep, curled up against him and now? She was actually happy not realizing it she was going to stay only maybe ten minutes. But she drifted to sleep and it was a nice one.

 

[garajd]

Stirring in my sleep, I realize that you are in the bed next to me, your head on my chest, your even breathing telling me that you are in a deep sleep. I'm sure that my body jerked in response to your presence, but you don't seem to notice; just an 'adjustment' in your posture to stay next to me. Looking over your shoulder, I see that it is about 5:00. I normally wake up about 6:00.

With you head on my chest, I try to settle back on my pillow and not disturb you until I get up. Kissing you gently on top of the head, I run my fingers over your cheek, satisfied right now to touch your soft skin.

 

[Mayu]

Part of her knew he was touching her and the other part was just really relaxing to his touch, it was nice to feel this kind of feeling. She smiled a little in her sleep, and part of her was just content. This was the step in the right direction that much was seen, perhaps she was trusting to fast. But as she told him yesterday she could detect lies from a mile away, and because she knew his emotional habits she could pick up on a few things. After a little while however she slowly started to stir her body telling her to wake up.

 

[garajd]

Feeling your body stirring against me, your breasts covered only by your nightgown are pressing against my side. Just like your kiss earlier, you are unaware of the effect your body is having on me right now, and I know, once again, that to respond like my body is telling me, would not be the thing to do right now.

I can feel an erection beginning; turning a bit away from you so that you do not become aware of my 'condition'. Now that you are stirring, I know you will be awake in a few minutes. I caress our shoulder. You do need to get used to my touch, and the best way is to touch or caress you in a way that is not openly sexual.

 

[Mayu]

She felt the way she was being touched and knew there was more to this now, she did not realize what time it was till she looked, smiling a little bit as she opened up her eyes very slowly. Getting around in the mornings was always very hard to do, but she realized where she was and blushed a little bit now. She just realized that she had fallen asleep beside him and looking around she could tell he was awake. Smiling a little as she felt his touch on her skin, looking up at him with such a contented look.

"mmm Morning I didn't mean to fall asleep, was just going to cuddle and fell asleep I guess"

 

[garajd]

"Good morning. You can cuddle here anytime you want to. I told you that I was not going to demand anything from you until you were ready. And this is a good way to start. Eden, i have to admit that I like the feeling of you next to me in bed."

Looking over at the clock, "I do need to get up and get a shower and get my day started. You can stay here as long as you like." As I crawl out of bed, I lean over and kiss you softly on the lips. "Go back to sleep. Enjoy the peace you have here."

 

[Mayu]

She smiled at him and did not realize he was turned on by what she did, it was just nice to be able to feel the love he had for her already. Or what ever it was she felt, now? She just did not know all to much. It was nice to think however that everything was what it should be, when he got out of bed and kissed her she smiled. She returned the kiss and cuddled back down, she fell back to sleep almost instantly. Which wasn't hard to do really, and now? it was just all to nice to be able to feel warmth beside her.

 

[garajd]

Making sure you are covered as I turn to walk to the shower; just lifting the covers to keep them neat on the bed exposed the outline of your breasts thru your nightgown, your nipples pressing against the silky material. I'm sure you were unaware of my view of you . . . that's ok, we are making progress.

Finishing my shower, shaving, etc . . i walk back into the master bedroom in just my boxers and t-shirt; assuming you are still asleep, I find a pair of khaki slacks and knit shirt. No meetings today, so I can dress a bit more casually. Slipping out of the bedroom and down to the kitchen for my coffee. "Eden will be down a bit later, Martha. I'm sure she will want more than coffee for breakfast. Thank you for that wonderful dinner last night."