My Son (16 page)

“Now I believe you said you were hungry” he
smiled giving the waiter who hung back from the table a slight nod, and soon he was placing a plate with cut melon and smoked salmon before them

Kelly had
admired the dish, delicately placing the food into her mouth before half closing her eyes with admiration.  This had been the first of several dishes which they had both savoured and slowly eaten; enjoying each others company and laughing at the many stories they shared. 

As the meal progressed she had been slowly aware of the bright sunshine turning to a dusty grey and
candles being lit around them, and as they finished their last course he had taken her hand, causing soft tremors to pass through her as he had led her to the side of the boat.

“Wait” he whispered, his head against her ear,
as he had leant in against her, his closeness and the champagne she had drunk sending tremors passing through her, the need to turn and be held in his arms rising so strongly.  However biting her lip so as not to spoil the evening she had stayed rooted to where she stood just as the sun had sunk down beyond the horizon, and suddenly the sky was awash with fiery orange, red and pink colours all shining within the night sky.  Kelly felt all her senses tingling at the vivid show before her, suddenly aware that she was holding her breath, her hands clasped tightly in front of her, her whole body rigid with complete awe.

“This is the only place to real
ly appreciate the sunset” he had whispered against her ear, causing her to groan softly.

“It’s beautiful” she said watching until the colours became more subdued as the sun
had sank lower and lower into the sea with darkness replacing the brightness of the sunset.

Sighing gently she
had turned to look into his eyes, finding his already watching her.

“Now as a first date, this rank
s real high on my list” she said with a small chuckle

Smiling
back, he had taken her hand before leading her back to where the table had been, the area now converted into an impromptu dance floor, the waiter having disappeared down below.  From speakers hidden from sight, soft music had played and small fairy lights twinkled in the darkness.

Taking her into his arms
Marc had begun to gently move with her making Kelly sigh once more with complete contentment.

“Wow” she
said softly against his neck

“If this is how you date your lady friends Marc, then it’s no
wonder you’re so popular” she said with a soft smile

“Actually” he replied “You are the very first person I have ever done this with”

For some reason this answer making her very happy indeed.

They had danced and sipped their wine happily for several more hours before
the yacht had once again docked and they had disembarked.  The car was again there to meet them and as they sat in the plush exterior of the large car she had sighed with pleasure

“Thank you Marc….. I had a really good time”

He had smiled back at her, his eyes soft and thoughtful as they looked down.

Whe
n they reached the villa both walked together up the stairs, stopping on reaching Kelly’s door.  Holding her breath in anticipation, she had felt the heavy surge of disappointment, as he had lifted her hand holding it between them, before softly and slowly his lips had brushed against her fingers, causing small shiver to run along her spine, her eyes closing momentarily.  She had looked deeply into his black ones not fully aware of the fire that burned so deeply within hers, aware only of how his had been hooded, dark and impenetrable

“Goo
d night Kelly” he whispered huskily, gently releasing her hand and stepping back.

“G
oodnight,” she said softly opening the door to her room before moving into it.  As she closed the door she had been aware as he stood watching her, before turning, he began moving back towards his own room.

That night she was restless
, as she lay moaning in her bed unable to get the whole evening out of her mind.  It had been perfect, and she had realised that she had wanted so much to kiss him.  Groaning she was aware that he had prevented her from doing so by lifting her hand, once again proving that he had someone else providing these services for him.  Kelly could feel the tears running down her cheeks.  Finally she had to admit that her feelings for Marc where never going to disappear.  She had fallen completely in love with him and she was slowly being torn apart inside, as with each day her feelings grew stronger.

It was almost a week since she and Marc had talked in the living room, and they were once again preparing to spend time with Max, this time staying at home and spending the day in the pool.  The phone had rung and Marc, laughing at Max, who was now toddling everywhere looking similar to what he had referred to as a drunken midget, had answered it

“Hello” he began

Kelly looked on in interest, noticing that he had deliberately turned away from her, his body stiffening

“Phil how was London” she heard him say, his voice friendly

There was silence for a while as his friend no doubt filled in the blanks of his business trip

“Tonight
?” she heard Marc saying

“Look fo
rward to it”

After another second he
had hung up, taking a second before turning to her.  While his face was smiling, Kelly had caught something in his eyes, a look which seemed hard, making her look back at him in puzzlement.

“That was Phil.  Says he’s coming around tonight
at 9 ish….some big thing to tell us”

Softly
adding

“Any idea what?”

Kelly had dropping her gaze and moved over to pick up Max

“I’m sure Phil will let us all in on it” she said
softly “You know him”

Behind her Marc
had watched pensively while she busied herself with the youngster, a thoughtful but determined look in his eyes.

That evening
at 9.30, as the doorbell rang Marc had been the first to reach it.  Kelly standing at the door of the study watched him open it to his friend.

“Phil…good to see you” he cried affectionately
, stopping suddenly as Theresa had appeared beside him

“Theresa” he cried confusion suddenly
filling his voice, giving Kelly a quick look, he had beckoned the two of them in.

“It’s good to see you” he smiled with real pleasure
as she flushed slightly

“Good to see you too Marc” she
replied before smiling broadly at Kelly who had appeared at Marc’s side as he had beckoned the two of them into the living room, dispensing drinks to the group.

“So how have you been” he asked Theresa warmly “missed seeing you around”

She had smiled at the obvious sincerity of his voice

Phil who was sitting watching all
, had looked ready to burst, before quickly standing up

“Marc, Theresa and I have something to tell you” he said putting his hand out to hold hers
, before blurting out

“We’re getting married”

Marc had stood in shocked silence aware as Kelly had moved forward to congratulate the two with kisses and hugs, before he had managed to shake himself out of his state.

“Well to hell with that” he
laughed taking the drinks from them

“I think this calls for champagne”
before disappearing into the kitchen to re-appear 5 minutes later with glasses and a bottle of expensive champagne, already chilled

K
elly had noticed that he kept looking at her with real concern on his face and she had smiled gently at him not sure why.  After de-corking the bottle and pouring the wine into the glasses he had held his up

“To Theresa and Phil
”

Adding
with a laugh in his voice “finally” as they had all laughed happily.

As Kelly moved over to the couch to sit by Theresa to get all of the details, she was aware of Marc pulling Phil out to help him retrieve something from the kitchen.

As she sat beside the other woman Theresa had suddenly smiled warmly at her

“Kelly, I want to thank you” she said softly

“For what” Kelly asked in surprise

“Phil told me how you helped him” she
had replied smiling

“Oh” she said with a small chuckle

“Oh Theresa, I had to… he didn’t have a clue.  He was totally heartbroken, I was worried that he would do something stupid like kidnap you and demand that you marry him”

The other woman
had giggled, before looking at her with a small sad look on her face

“I was pretty destroyed too” she added “But I just couldn’t keep going on like that.  I really thought I had lost him”

Kelly had placed a hand over hers

“T
heresa, he loves you so much…. sometimes they just need to realise it….. and believe me he realised it”

Looking down at her hand Theresa
had moved her finger to catch the light on the large diamond

“I love the ring” she
smiled gently

“God knows what he would have chosen”

The two women laughed together for a few moments more, before Phil and Marc returned.  Phil looking amused about something, his eyes dancing while Marc had looked totally shell shocked. The two had only stayed for another hour before making their excuses and leaving

“Well we have rounds to do”
Phil had said but giving Marc a hug added

“
But wanted you to know first” his eyes sparkling mischievously as he added

“Idiot”

Marc had smiled at their secret joke before looking over at Theresa and adding

“You have my sympathy, now if you ever change your mind we will all understand”

Phil had given a small snort and placed his arms around her protectively

“No way” he said with another laugh

“She has to keep me now” as he looked so lovingly into her eyes before they had left.

Kelly
had yawned softly

“How wonderful” she said “I’m so happy for them”

Marc had looked at her, with surprise in her eyes she could see a look she hadn’t seen for a week.  Within the darkness of his shone a blazing fire, before it was gone as he lowered his lashes.

“Not before time” he laughed softly

“Goodnight Marc” she said “I think I’ll have a bath and catch up on some letters”  Her bodies reaction to his look making her need to be away from him before he saw how he was affecting her.

“Goodnight Kelly” he said gently
.  I’ve an early meeting tomorrow, so I think I’ll stay down here for a while get ready for it...Sleep well” watching as she had moved up the stairs.

Kelly
had soaked in the bath for half an hour enjoying the feel of the water against her body before wrapping herself in a fluffy towel.  Not tired, she had finished her letter to Claire, looking around to find the pictures of Max, which she had promised to include to her friend so she could see just how much he had grown.

With a sigh
Kelly had realised that she had given them to Marc the day of their talk in the study, and standing she had moved to his room.

Knocking
gently on Marc’s door she had called out quietly to him

“Marc........
Marc”

After several seconds of silence she
had bitten her lip trying to decide whether to come back later or go in, frowning knowing Marc had planned to leave early the next morning and knowing that if she didn’t get the letter posted by the next day then there would be no chance Claire would get the pictures before she left for New Zealand.  So finally, she had gingerly opened his bedroom door, calling out in case had not heard her in the hallway.  However nobody had returned her calls and nervously she had slipped silently inside

From the door she was able to look around his room
, so masculine like him.  In the air she could smell the faint aroma of his aftershave, and she had closed her eyes momentarily as a wave of pleasure had washed over her.

Her
roaming eyes had finally rested on the small packet on his night stand, as she had instantly recognised it as the one which held the pictures.  With a small triumphant sound she had closed the door quietly and moved further into the room to retrieve them, smiling that he would never even know she had been there. 

However, just as she reached the end of the bed the door
had once more opened and Marc had entered, Kelly freezing instantly to the spot. 

Marc
had halted in mid stride, surprised to see her there, before a strange look crossed his handsome features, and with a lazy smile he had drawled

“Well Miss Brown you don’t waste time do you”

She
had looked at him in surprise a small frown appearing on her face

“I don’t understand…” she began before he cut over her in a soft
humorously mocking voice

“You did say you would let me know if your other plan fell through”

The memory of her comments on the night they had almost made love coming rushing back to her as she flushed hotly.

“No” she said quickly “no ..I just came to get back the pictures I gave you I need..”

Marc had laughed throatily moving towards her, as she had tried moving backwards, but the back of her legs had come into contact with his bed causing her to fall onto the soft mattress

“Well aren’t you keen” he said closing the space between them before sliding along the bed beside her

“So you changed your mind did you” he said softly, a strange twinkle in his eyes, as she sighed with annoyance, her heart fluttering at his closeness and the effect it was having inside her.

“I didn’t come here for anything more than those pictures” she said in an impatient tone before trying to sit up.

However, Marc had held her down by placing an arm around her waist and covering half her body with his own.

“Get off me” she bit out throu
gh clenched teeth, as her pulse had jumped so alarmingly.

“
I’m not interested”

Marc
had laughed with real humour in his voice before releasing her

“Relax Kelly” he said chuckling

“I’m only playing with you”

Kelly
had lain still looking at him, her eyes filled with conflicting emotions as she said softly

“Why
?”

He
had looked at her in surprise as she continued

“Why are you playing with me
Marc?”

“What would you like me to do” he asked
his voice suddenly serious as the twinkle had disappeared from his eyes to be replaced by a smouldering fire.  Slowly leaning in to her he added

“This”
and closed his mouth over hers before she could say any more.

Kelly tried to push him off, desperate to get away before she became lost in the tremors which were already invading her body.  However, he just held her tighter, kissing her more deeply until with a tortured sigh she
had given way to the urges which were overpowering her.

She
had snaked her arms around his neck while he laughed gently in triumph against her mouth.  He could feel her letting go, as her body began to move sensually beneath him, and with a soft moan he had felt himself harden against her naked leg.  Lifting his head from hers to find the knot of the bath towel which seemed to be the only thing she was wearing, he had released it, unwinding her from its folds before taking time to look at her wonderful body marvelling again at the flatness of her stomach and the swelling of her perfect breasts.  She had held her breath as the look of desire in his eyes had enflamed her even more than she thought possible.

He ran his finger down between her
breasts and along the contour of her stomach then back up rolling one hardened nipple between his thumb and forefinger watching as her body reacted in little jumps as he traced his way around her.  As she gasped he had once more leant in to kiss her mouth causing her to groan, her fingers roughly racking through his hair.  His tongue had sought out hers and so gently began to caress its length until she was returning the caresses with such a burning passion as to feed his own.

He felt her fingers working feverishly on the buttons of his
shirt; until it lay open allowing him to shirk it free, before their naked bodies could finally touch, the sensation raising them both even higher.  He had moaned with pleasure as her wonderful breasts were crushed against his chest, feeling the softness of them against his hardness, while his arm moved to encircle her back pulling her even closer against him.  Marc began to kiss her cheek and neck his tongue licking the small groove where the neck and shoulder met before sliding down to her breast and licking the nipple which stood so erect.  As he had pulled it into his mouth his teeth had gently nibbled the hardened nub his tongue flicking her as she moaned, a deep throaty sound while her hands clawed at his back and head.  He could tell that she had lost all control and felt an overpowering need to fill her with himself.  With more self control than he had ever thought he possessed he paused looking deeply into her eyes his dark eyes mirroring the passion of hers

“Kelly… are you sure
?” he whispered