ForevaXena's FanFic . . .
Obstacles
by Fantasy
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Disclaimer: The characters of Xena, Gabrielle, and Argo belong to a fella named
Tapert along with a company called Renaissance Pictures/MCA. Lucky folks. I
am not getting any remuneration in any fashion from this piece of fiction.
Wish I was, but Im not, so there you are.
The characters and I will be traveling around the USA and Europe in this
one; when weve seen the sites, Ill bring everyone home in one piece.
Musical
Disclaimer: I borrowed a really nice song "I Know How The River Feels".
To Ty Herndon, who recorded it, and Steven Dale Paul and Amy Powers who
wrote it; thank you very much.
Violence
Disclaimer: None to speak of
in this section, maybe some later on. Just a teeny, weenie little cat fight, but
no blood was spilled.
Sex/Language
Disclaimer: There is a loving
relationship between two persons of the same sex.
It takes a little while for them to buy a clue, but once they get going
WOO HAA; it is graphic. Dont know what took hold of my naughty lil brain.
Therefore, if you are not at least 21years of age, you best go away, and
come back later. If you live in a
state, in which this kind of story or relationship is illegal, (explain to me
again how love between two contenting adults can be illegal) again say goodbye.
Hurt/Comfort: Not
nearly as much as the last story, but there are still a few places where our
favorite couple stub their toes, and damn that hurts.
Chapter
1: The First Hurdle
"C'mon
Marcy, there's no reason you can't do this; you're just being stubborn."
Marcy didn't like to admit the possibility of fear or trepidation when starting
a new endeavor. But in this case, she wasn't so sure. She'd been riding all her
life, but 5'jumps, with a 5' spread was a daunting task indeed. Even more
importantly, Marcy Daniels didn't want to disappoint her friend.
Katrina
'Kat' Maria Andreas and she had been friends most of their adult lives.
Physically, they were about as different as any two people could possibly be.
Where Kat was tall, dark and had a lean, muscular, athletic physic, Marcy was
short, with a compact muscular body. Her
blonde hair, green eyes, and cherubic face belied her twenty-nine years.
Kat, the older of the two by six years, was stoic, like her horses, and
most times spoke very little; to anyone else except Marcy.
The two women had forged a friendship over the years, and Marcy was one
of the few people Kat would confide in. For
that reason alone, their friendship was the one thing, in her life, Marcy would
fight for.
"Listen,
remember you're one with the horse. Just before take-off, elevate yourself up
out of the saddle and lean forward up on his neck. This will get your weight off
his butt, and enable him to have the proper impulsion to get over the
jump." Marcy knew everything Kat was telling her was correct, and she
chastised herself for her lack of courage. C'mon, you can do this, she told
herself. "Okay, I can do this." The sound of her own voice didn't
sound very reassuring. "Of course you can; let's try a couple of practice
jumps with the low cavalettis before you go on to the big ones. Remember to hold
your position." Marcy took the big, twelve-year-old, bay gelding around the
perimeter of the ring to warm him up. This exercise was more for her benefit
that his.
Marcy
came around the end of the practice ring and lined up to jump the first of the
two cavalettis. She aligned her horse, Spanky, precisely and jumped the first
obstacle perfectly. The second of the two, she misjudged the distance a smidgen,
but Spanky cleared the jump easily. Kat always the demanding perfectionist let
Marcy know her error immediately. "Hey Marce, the first jump was perfect,
but you didn't gauge the distance correctly on the second and were late. Your
position in the saddle was okay, so Spanky was able to make the correction. On
the higher, more difficult jumps, you may not be as lucky. Let's try it again,
'K?"
Chapter
2: The Layout
Marce
knew her friend was right; Kat was an excellent teacher and trainer. She had won
the American Grand Prix Association Rider of the Year Award six times in the
last ten years. Her skills were in
great demand and the riding stable was always filled to capacity with both her
own horses, as well as, those horses she trained and showed for her clients. Her
business had grown over the years, and it was quite profitable for both she and
the stable owner.
The
facilities at Argonaut Farms were the best in Upperville, Virginia. The
amenities for both horse and rider included 2 barns with 100, 14x14' stalls, one
barn with twenty-five 15x15' stalls which housed Kat's horses, 10 tack rooms
with adjoining wash racks, five vet exam rooms, all of which were well stocked
with a variety of needed veterinarian supplies. There were also three utility
rooms with washers and dryers to clean saddle blankets, pads, towels, and such.
Also included was a men and women's locker room equipped with toilets and
showers.
The
training facilities were equally impressive. There were five arenas in all. Two
indoor practice rings, with lights, both 150x200', two larger outdoor practice
rings measuring 200x250', and one large show ring 250x300'. Several United
States EquestrianTeam qualifying shows were held there each year. In addition to
the Grand Prix facilities, there were four dressage rings: one 20x40 metre
practice ring for lower level training, and one 20x60 metre practice ring for
medium and advanced levels. Also, one 20x60 metre ring was reserved for
Federation Equestre International (FEI) sanctioned dressage shows. There were
three dressage shows, held at the farm annually, sanctioned by the United States
Dressage Federation.
The
Argonaut Staff included personnel to feed and clean stalls. Also, if the clients
wished, personnel were available to exercise their horses as well. Of course Kat
had final approval of those personnel who worked with her horses, and she hired
someone to oversee their care. That wasn't to say Kat wasn't aware of how her
horses were handled. She knew every horse so well a mere glance was all she
needed to know if the horse was in optimum condition; if not, heads would roll.
She demanded the very best, both from herself and her staff.
Many Grand Prix Jumpers sported Kat's insignia, Pegasus Enterprises, and Kate could well afford her own barn. But the advantages of leasing stall space here far outweighed the headaches of maintaining her own place. This way, she could concentrate on riding, teaching and training rather than be distracted by the day to day operations of a 225-stall barn and all that entailed. No this arrangement suited Kat just fine. She had everything she needed here and her partnership with Marcy worked very well.
Chapter
3: Partners
Marcy
had been Kat's partner for the past five years. She graduated from Harvard with
an MBA and could have gone to work for any number of Fortune 500 Companies. But
her love of horses and friendship with Kat cinched the deal when it came time to
make a decision for whom she'd work. Marcy used her computer, accounting, and
management skills to streamline Kat's business. Her knowledge of horses enabled
her to write a computer program for the business. Virtually every aspect needed
to operate Pegasus Enterprises was computerized. Everything from billing clients
for board and training, ordering vet, tack and grooming supplies to vet care and
exams was contained in the program. It was so successful, Kat encouraged Marcy
to market and sell the program to horsemen, and people who had horse related
businesses. In addition to those skills, Kat utilized Marcy's talents to keep
track of show dates and booked transportation for both she and her horses.
Oftentimes, Kat traveled on the same transport plane as they did, not too
overprotective huh? All in all the partnership was very successful and
satisfying for both parties involved.
Chapter
4: Fear of Flying
"Hey
earth to Marce; are you going to join me anytime soon? You've been riding around
in circles for five minutes. Spanky is starting to get dizzy." Marcy and
Kat's bantering was an ongoing affair. Although Kat could be a hard taskmaster,
and hell on wheels, when the mood struck her, Marce brought out the kinder,
gentler, teasing side of Kat. "Hardy har har; aren't we the comedian today?
Maybe you've missed your calling. Sorry I zoned out; I was just thinking."
Kat's eyebrow disappeared into dark bangs. "And just what were you thinking
about so intently?" Me
I hope; if only you felt for me the way I felt for you. Eyebrows
quirked suggestively and a wicked gleam appeared in blue eyes. "It wasn't
me was it?" C'mon please say yes.
"In your dreams Andreas, in your dreams." Ya
think? If you only knew what my fantasies were all about you'd run off screaming
into the night. "Okay fantasy time is over, let's get back to
the task at hand. Now remember your position. Post up on your legs. Don't
balance on Spanky's mouth, and just before you leave the ground, give him his
head so he can stretch out his neck. Got all that? Okay let's try."
Marcy
gulped audibly, took a deep breath, and squeezed Spanky up into a gentle canter.
"Take the 4' single bar first, then we'll move up," Kate called from
her position in the center of the ring. Marcy carefully chose her line; she had
the correct number of strides, dead bang accurate, and Spanky sprung into the
air, landing gracefully on the other side of the bar. "Good job Marce, you
okay; ya look a little pale." A
little pale; you have no idea. "No I'm fine. That felt really
good, y'know correct, almost like flying." Humph
we'll see. "You'll think flying if you lose your seat.
Now, let's go on to the 5' bar. Do the 4' first to set up a rhythm for
the taller one. We'll do this a couple of times, ready?" Marcy's confidence
was beginning to grow with every powerful stride the gelding took. As she
approached the first obstacle, Marcy was a little off line. She made the minor
adjustment with her left knee and right rein, and Spanky moved over instantly.
Spank, the old pro he was, easily cleared the vertical, and Marcy prepared for
the 5' bar. Marcy had to make a slight correction in the huge gelding's stride
at the last moment to nail the take off point. The second jump was cleared:
technically. Artistically there was
a tiny problem. The landing was noticeably rough, and Marce was nearly unseated,
pilot error. "Hey Marce, tell me what you did wrong on that one.
Chapter
5: If at First You Don't Succeed...
Marcy
felt like a small child who had been brought before the principal. "I
shifted my weight to the left and threw Spanky's balance off. He had to adjust
his position to compensate for my improper seat. That caused him to miss the
landing." Kat merely nodded. "All right let's try again. This time,
don't make the same mistake!" Once again, Marcy positioned her horse for
the two obstacles. This time she was determined to do everything correctly; just
as much for Kat as for herself. She took the practice lap around the perimeter
to settle her nerves. Kat could sense her uneasiness. "Relax babe, remember
to stay one with the horse; focus on the obstacle, one at a time, and let the
tension go. What you feel, the horse feels."
That's
right, focus Marcy, relax and breathe. Focus
right; but Kat's firm, tight ass looks so fine encased in those tight riding
breeches, and the black boots accentuate her long powerful legs. Oh how I would
love to feel those strong thighs wrapped around my waist as our centers
connect...and her breasts. How I would love to taste those delicious buds. Damn
is it getting hot or what? Even in a simple polo shirt, they look sooo, sooo...
Marcy's fantasies were starting to get out of hand. I may have to get off this
horse... "Marcy, where is your head girl? Don't tell me you're
thinking about me again?" That comment was accompanied by a wicked grin and
waggling eyebrows.
Oh damn, Gods give me strength. "Okay, you really have an
overinflated opinion of yourself, don'tcha Andreas? Have you ever thought of
seeking therapy for your problem?" Yeah
right. Patient heal thyself.
Again
Marce set Spanky up for the two verticals. Kat watched her move effortlessly in
the saddle. For someone of such short stature, Marcy still looked good on a
horse, her legs wrapped naturally around the horse's barrel. How I wish I was that horse,
Kat thought? How I'd love to feel her beautiful sexy, naked body rubbing
sensually against mine...our sex joined tightly together. Oh yeah, writhing,
sweating, grunting... By the Gods... Oh Andreas, you are pathetic; Marcy would
no more want you like that than she would want old man Caster at Johnson's Farm.
C'mon get your mind back on the business at hand. Still in all...
Marcy
executed the first single bar flawlessly. With all the concentration she could
muster, the small woman guided the huge animal effortlessly over the higher
obstacle. The landing was a little rough, but not as rough as the previous
attempt. All in all for a first try, Marcy did quite well, and Kat was quick to
acknowledge that fact. "Great job Marce; see I told you, you could do
this!" Marcy's chest puffed out with pride at her best friend's praise.
"Yeah, I did didn't I? Way cool!" The look that passed between the two
friends was, for an instant, more than just friendly, if only... "Don't get
carried away with yourself; it's only your first lesson ya know. Let's go cool
your buddy out." The horse nickered his agreement and off they went.
Chapter
6: Water Games...
Marcy
swung her leg over Spanky's withers and slid to the ground. She turned to slip
the reins over the horse's head, and stopped short. Kat couldn't suppress the
chuckle building deep in her gut. Smartass, Marcy thought; I'll show you. "Spanky,
head." Obediently, Spanky dropped his head within easy reach of Marcy's
grasp. She took the reins away from the withers and slipped them over the large,
gentle giant's head. "Humph, looks like you've been teaching Ol' Spank a
few tricks. Understandable though under the circumstances." Marcy's head
snapped up and she whirled on her friend. Jabs about her height inflamed her
instantaneously. "Well not all of us are 6' Amazons with long arms and legs
that go on forever y'know." Duly reprimanded, Kat begged for forgiveness.
"Sorry Marce, I know you're sensitive about your height. I should be more
in tune to your feelings. Forgive me?" Marcy always felt bad after she lost
her temper like that, but...oh damn; this is her best friend and partner. She
knew she shouldn't overreact. "Oh of course I forgive you, ya big oaf. I
should realize that high up in the atmosphere you'd be suffering from oxygen
deprivation." With that jibe, Marcy took off as fast as she could with
Spanky trotting along behind. "C'mon Spank, I'm toast." Kat gave her
friend and steed a good head start and then followed, her long loping strides
chewing up the turf with every step. "You're toast anyway, squirt."
The
two friends reached the barn doors, near the outside washrack, and Kat couldn't
resist the urge to pull a prank. Nearby a hose was coiled up neatly, and still
hooked up to the hydrant. The spray nozzle was conveniently attached as well. This
is just too good. After
Marcy took Spanky inside to untack him, Kat turned on the faucet and crept
slowly toward the door, ready to spring her surprise on her unsuspecting
business partner. Marcy, wasn't idle either; she knew her friend all too well.
She knew Kat was up to something and serious trouble would follow if she wasn't
prepared. She too had access to a nozzle equipped hose. Fully armed, Marce moved
silently to the door, while her partner was doing the same...
Chapter
7: The Mentor
At
the same instant, the friends sprung on each other. Rounding the corner, the two
women engaged in a full frontal assault and drenched each other thoroughly. They
screamed, with shock, when the cold spray hit their bodies at the height of the
midday Virginia heat. Still, neither wanted to be the one who would back down
first. The ruckus, the two women were causing, the screams and laughter
attracted the attention of the other boarders and barn staff. The friend's
reputation for practical jokes was well known, and the entire barn population,
horses included, seemed to enjoy the antics of the two. Before long the group,
watching the display was increased by two.
One,
was a silver haired man, in his mid-sixties, well over 6' tall, and weighing
more than 200 pounds, loomed over the small crowd. While definitely retirement
age, Travis Worthington was nowhere ready to quit working. Worthington, of
Worthington Textiles, people said, had more money than good sense. He had lost
his beloved wife some seventeen years earlier, and with no children, Travis spent
his money on his passion: horses. The textile mills were in the hands of a CEO
and Board of Directors, but he still held controlling stock, and therefore, the
pursestrings. Nothing was done without his knowledge and approval, belief to the
contrary notwithstanding.
Argonaut
Farms was named for his biggest and most beloved passion, his palomino mare
Argo. Kat had been his trainer for the past eighteen years. Travis could see a
great deal of talent and potential in the angry seventeen-year-old kid, but it
was Travis's wife Eleanor, who actually convinced Travis to give Kat a home. The
first six months were pretty rocky, but eventually, things evened out a little.
And, when Eleanor died, both Worth and Kat, needed comfort from the other. And
so, they moved on from a damaged past, and built a strong bond that has endured
all these years. They had seen each other through the most traumatic time of
their adult lives, and were stronger for having survived it.
Kat
obviously had a way with horses, and an affinity for communicating with them.
Worth, talked Kat into training his horses for him in return for room and board.
Worth provided Kat with a loft apartment in the barn, which served her
purposes quite well. After that time, he threw all his energies into running the
farm. Kat's talents blossomed, and she became a world-renowned trainer, and
branched out on her own, but never forgot her loyalty for Travis. Training his
horses always came first, even before her own. It took a little talking, but
Travis talked Kat into bringing her horses here ten years previously. Travis and
Kat had a good working relationship, but he acted more like the father she had
lost, and she acted more like the daughter he never had.
In
addition to room and board for she and her horses, Worthington paid Kat a
healthy retainer to train his horses, for which he was rewarded with numerous
Grand Prix Championships, and several horses were named AGA Horse of the Year.
Argo was the most famous horse Kate had trained and showed for Travis. In fact,
she won the gold medal at both the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the Pan Am Games
prior to the '96 Olympics. The golden palomino held a special place in both
their hearts, and had been retired after the Olympics. Now Argo raises babies
for the farm, and is taken out occasionally for a pleasure ride around the farm,
or a cross-country jaunt. Kat still was the only person, aside from Travis, who
was allowed on her back, and for Kat's thirty-second birthday, Travis presented
Kat with Argo's first colt, appropriately enough named Argo the Second. Already,
the three-year-old filly was showing the potential to be as good as her mother.
Chapter
8: Water Games...cont.
Travis
decided the antics of the two women had gone on long enough, and the woman who
stood next to him seemed rather put out from the whole thing. "Y'know, you
two must think I have all the water in the world to waste. I otta add the wasted
water to your board bill, Andreas." At the mention of Kat's last name, the
woman next to Travis quirked an eyebrow slightly. Without looking, Kat turned,
hose in hand, and fired in the direction of Travis's voice, only she must have
miscalculated slightly. "Ya think so, huh Worth? If I gotta pay for this, I
may as well make it worth..." Instead of hitting Travis, her intended
target, the spray hit the woman next to him squarely in the face.
"Oops," Marcy mouthed, and moved directly behind Kat. "I think ya
missed." No
shit Sherlock! The shocked, sputtering woman nearly had apoplexy.
"Why I have never been so humiliated in all my life. Travis I demand
satisfaction!" Travis stood there aghast, an expression of utter disbelief
on his face. "Well, I would certainly say you're entitled. What did you
have in mind?"
The
woman strode purposefully toward Marcy and held out her hand. "May I?"
she asked casually looking at the hose. Marcy didn't know what to do. She looked
first at the lady and then at Kat, who only shrugged. "Well, I---I---I
guess..." The woman took the hose and turned on Kat. "Aahh Lady, I
don't think you want to do this," Kat growled menacingly. The woman was
undaunted. "Ya think?" Kat backed up a step or two to give herself
more room to maneuver. "All right, if you're sure, give it your best
shot." Simultaneously, both women fired their "weapons" drenching
the other, neither one backing down one bit. Finally, they stopped, stared
angrily, and advanced one trying to intimidate the other. They stood nose to
nose, or more like nose to chest, but the smaller woman was not showing any
signs of fear whatsoever. The tension was palpable, and if the other two weren't
sweating, Travis and Marcy certainly were.
Just
as Travis moved forward to separate the combatants, Kat moved; her reflexes
lightning quick. She threw her arms around the smaller woman, lifted her up, and
twirled her around in the air. "Nikki, how in the hell have you been? My
God, it's been ten years. Where have you been keeping yourself?" Nikki held
on tightly, wrapping strong, muscular arms around Kat. While watching this
reunion, Marcy felt a sudden twinge of unreasonable jealousy run through her. Lighten
up, Daniels, you don't own the woman, yet. "Katrina Maria
Andreas! You haven't changed a bit, still as charming as ever. I've been here
and there, Australia, New Zealand, mostly Europe." Kat studied her old
friend carefully before she spoke. "Home?" It seemed to Marcy, the
single word, spoken softly, took the joy out of the reunion. "Yeah, you
know I missed the Aegean too much." Again Kat spoke softly, slowly.
"My mamma, is she okay?" Nikki swallowed noticeably, tears forming in
her dark brown eyes. "Mamma passed over two months ago; I wanted to let you
know, but Stavros vetoed that idea. He said you were no longer a member of the
family. I'm so sorry Kat, honestly I am. I stayed for a couple months to get
things in order, and then came to find you. Mamma wrote you a letter."
Chapter
9: Changes
Nikki
handed her the envelope. Kat held it tightly in shaking hands, Nikki moved away
from Kat, and motioned with her head for the other two to follow her. She knew
instinctively Kat would want and need some privacy to read her mother's last
words. Once outside the barn, she spoke. "I don't know exactly what's in
the letter, but Kat's mamma wrote it just before she died. I don't know what you
know about Kat's relationship with her mother and stepfather, but it wasn't too
good. I can't really say more, if she wants you to know it's her place to tell
you herself. Oh, my name is
Nicolina Helena Niarcos, Nikki to my friends.
Kat and I grew up together."
Kat
moved over to the steps leading into her tack room/office, and sat down.
Sebastian, one of the many barn cats, sauntered over and rubbed all around Kat's
legs. He was a pretty affectionate animal, on his own terms of course, but he
seemed to like Kat especially. Evidently, he sensed her anxiety, and hopped up
onto her lap. Purring loudly, his own catlike way of reassuring and comforting
her, he settled in for the duration. "What do you think 'Bas' ol' boy;
should I open this can of worms or let it pass?" Mow, Mow.
Wonderful,
now I'm asking for advice from a cat. If I ignore this, it still won't go 'way,
so...
My
Dearest Katrina,
last
words to you, and so if you are reading this, then, I have
passed
over. I can't put into words the number of times I have
mourned
the loss of my little girl, my little one. You were my
light
after your papa was taken from me. You were the one who
gave
me strength to go on; I regret now I never told you so, my child.
Then,
you too went away...Stavros drove you away, and I let him.
I
am so sorry, my Katrina, you deserved better from your own mamma.
I
know I can never expect this, but please forgive me...I have always
loved
you my little one...
Kat
couldn't keep the tears that fell onto the fine parchment she held in her hand.
Even in her advanced age, and state of health, her mother's delicate, precise
script hadn't diminished. Was this letter all she would have left of her beloved
mother? Her life was full of regrets, but the way she left her home near Athens
was one of the biggest. She'd live with the guilt and shame all this time.
Pride, anger, hate...
"...tell
me you aren't serious. Mamma, you're
not
going to marry that bastard. Miklos, can't you
talk
some sense into her. By the Gods, have you all
lost
your minds?"
The
argument had been heated to say the least, angry words spoken on both sides...
"There
really isn't anything I can do now is there?
Not
if she's made up her mind."
Damn
coward, or has Stavros bought you off too.
"What's
the real reason you're going along with
this
Miklos; how much are you getting out of this?
And
you mamma, you'd forsake papa's memory
for
a lousy fuck..."
The
pain caused by the hand that slapped Kat's face, didn't hurt nearly as much as
the thought of who it was that had delivered the blow. Never before had her
mamma raised a hand in anger to her.
"How
dare you say such things to me. The
decision is
made;
it is our way you know..."
Maybe
its your way, but not mine.
"Fine,
do what you will, but don't expect me
to
stay around and watch you destroy papa's
memory."
That
was eighteen years ago, and Kat had never returned to Greece in all those years
to see her mother. As far as she knew, her mother hated her and never wanted to
see her again. Her stupid pride and anger had gotten in the way. Her fingers
felt something solid inside the envelope. She dug around and retrieved a small
golden cross on a simple golden chain. This belonged to her mother and had been
in the family for as long as anyone could ever remember. Tradition held this
simple emblem be passed down to the eldest child, in each succeeding generation,
at their mother's death. Since Kat was the eldest, she would have received the
object and her mother's blessing. She ran her fingers reverently over the
religious relic. "Oh mamma, I'm so sorry; I've missed you so much. I love
you." She wrapped her arms around Bas, rocked back and forth and wept
silently for the mother she lost so long ago.
The
three friends stood silently outside in the courtyard that separated the barn
from the house and grounds. Marcy was noticeably worried.
"Worth, dont you think maybe you should go in and see how Kat is?
She's been in there an awfully long time." Worth thought for a minute, and
replied. "What about you; you're her best friend?" Marce gently laid
her hand on Worth's arm. "I don't think she needs a best friend at the
moment; right now she needs her papa." Travis took a tentative step or two
before he turned back to the two women. They both nodded, and he continued on
his mission.
Travis's
mind was going a mile a minute. Why
am I doing this? I can handle a boardroom full of pompous old farts, but
sensitive chats, that's a little out of my line. Well, maybe I won't have to say
too much; maybe she'll do all the talking. Oh yeah, like that's going to happen
anytime soon. As soon as he walked into the barn, Worth could see
Kat's form curled around Sebastian, who was purring contentedly. He knew he was
way in over his head here, but he pressed on. Travis sat down next to Kat on the
steps. "Hey 'Legs', ya feel like talking?" Since no response was
forthcoming, he tried again. "That damned ol' furball is getting hair all
over you." The Siamese opened one blue eye and glared at Travis, but there
was till no response from Kat. What
did he do when El was like this? Oh yeah, try the gentle approach.
"Sweetheart, I can't help if I don't know what's wrong." Kat lifted
her head and turned tear-filled eyes to the older gentleman. "Oh Worth,
mamma's gone and I never got to say how sorry I was for all the horrible,
terrible things I said. I never got to tell her how much I loved her, and I
never got to say goodbye. I never got a chance to say all those things, and now
I never will." Worthington pulled the sobbing, pain filled woman into his
arms, and rocked her the way a father would to comfort a small, hurting child.
And at this moment, that's exactly what Kat was, a fragile, broken spirit
needing desperately to be healed. They sat that way for some minutes, Kat's
tears finally subsiding. "Hey kid, you okay for a minute? I have to make a
call." Kat nodded, and Travis extricated himself from the woman, and jerked
his head toward Marcy and Nikki directing them to come into the barn. "See
if you can get Kat to talk a little bit. She's pretty broken up over her mom's
letter. I'm going to make a call or two, be right back."
"Kat,
would you mind if we sat down?" Marce asked quietly. Kat looked up into her
best friend's expectant face, and tried to smile. "Yeah, sure. I'm sorry I
freaked out there for a bit." The look on Kat's face literally tore the
heart from Marcy's chest. She wanted so much to take this incredible woman into
her arms, hold her, kiss her, and tell just how much she loved her, but was too
afraid. "Oh Kat, you have nothing to be sorry for, so don't even try to
apologize. I just feel so helpless because I can't take all your pain away. I
miss your beautiful smile." Oh
my God, I can't believe I said that.
She immediately dropped her head at the same time the blush crawled up
her neck. Kat's head snapped up and around, so quickly she about gave herself
whiplash. Did my brain register what my heart and ears just heard? Gently, Kat
tilted Macry's chin up until their eyes met. Then blue met green and in that one
look, more was said than a thousand words ever could. "Marce, my friend,
you never should feel helpless. Just your presence makes me feel better. You
mean the world to me, I hope you know that." Oh man, I hope I didn't say
too much. If she knew how I truly felt, she'd probably go screaming from me like
I had a disease. "Thanks Kat, you mean so much to me too; more than you
could ever imagine." Marcy put her arms around her best bud, and rubbed her
back and shoulders gently, bringing what comfort she could to the distraught
woman. Nikki stood listening to the exchange
between the two, and nearly lost her cookies. I
have never seen two people more right for each other, and yet try so hard not to
let the other know. I'll have to
see if I can't do something about that. I'll just recruit a little help, and I
think I know just the right person. Whooo Haaa!
About
that time, Travis came back to where Kat and Marce were talking. He crouched
down to be at eye level with Kat. "Hey 'Legs', you feel a little
better?" Kat nodded slightly as she drew a finger along the cross, and
burrowed herself deeper into Marcy's embrace. She knew she was playing with
fire, but it just felt too good to move.
Sebastian
had about enough of getting squished between the two women's bodies. With a low
disgruntled growl, the aloof feline hopped down and walked regally away, never
once looking back. Everyone watched the cat's departure with a certain amount of
mirth. "Humph!" Travis snorted, "Damn cat thinks he owns the
joint. I guess he doesn't like being a body pillow." That lightened the
mood somewhat, so Travis continued. "Listen,
I've got to take a little trip to Europe, and I was wondering if you and squirt
would like to come along with me. Actually, Nikki, wed love it, if you'd like
to come as well, I'm sure we'd all be happy to have you." Kat looked at
Worth like he'd lost his mind. "Worth, I can't take off at the drop of a
hat; I have responsibilities here. Besides, this trip is a little sudden isn't
it?" Think fast old boy. "No actually, if you'll remember, the Nations
Cup World Final is coming up in the Piazza di Seina in Rome. What'dya think;
cool huh?" Both Nikki and Marce could see what was going on, and if they
could, Kat certainly could too. Rome and Athens are relatively in close
proximity to each other, and with Kat's mamma's recent death, this was a little
too coincidental. "Worth, you've got your wires crossed, the finals aren't
until next month. I could better use that time to stay home and prepare Panache,
(Kat's Appaloosa Sport Horse) not go gallivanting all over Europe. I think I'll
just stick to my original plan, stay home, and leave on October 5th; cooler yet,
huh? Unless of course there is some other reason important enough for me to
disrupt Pan's system, not to mention his training schedule, to go sooner. Wanna
'fess up ol' boy?" This woman knew Worth way too well.
"Okay,
I have an ulterior motive. I was thinking about what you said earlier, you know,
about never getting the chance to talk to your mamma, tell her goodbye and such.
Well you have a chance, if you come to Europe with me early. Darlin', I'm
worried about you. You've never let go of all the hurt and anger from all those
long years ago. If you don't, sooner or later, all that pain will eat at you
until it destroys you. You know I'm making sense." Kat was about to lose
her temper. "Worth mamma's dead; it's too late. How can I say goodbye to a
dead woman." Now Marcy spoke up. "Kat," she said softly,
"There's an old Greek saying, 'the dead can hear your thoughts...' Maybe
you could go visit your mamma's grave, and talk to her there. Oh please Kat;
listen to Worth. I hate seeing you like this. We'll all be with you, if you
want. Please, baby?" Baby,
what's that all about? Kat knew she might as well give in, 'cause
they would never let this rest anyway. Nikki came all this way to give her
mamma's message; it was time to end it all. It was time to confront the past and
put it to rest, once and for all. So quietly, softly, she responded,
"K." Hot damn! Now we're
getting somewhere! Travis
and Nikki exchanged knowing glances not missed by Kat either.
Their devious little matchmaking plan was now set in motion.
Kat
and Marcy returned to Spanky, who had been standing patiently through this whole
business, to finish brushing him down and get him put away. Those
two are up to something, Kat thought, I just know it; I'd better watch my back.
Marcy
stood there grinning as well. "Why do you look like the cat that swallowed
the canary?" Marcy tried to put on her most unassuming and innocent look.
"Why lil' ol' me; whatsoever are you implying?"
Shit, I'm
toast! Look out Rome, here we come!
Chapter
10: Soaring
True
to his word, Travis had taken care of all the arrangements to get everyone
safely to Rome. Kat and Marcy, with their rather large entourage, consisting of
trucks, horse trailers, veterinarian, and grooms arrived separately from Worth.
He and Nikki arrived in his limousine to Washington International Airport. Of
course, Kat was more concerned with getting the horses settled on the huge
private transport plane. Actually, the logistics of getting two seventeen hand,
1400 pound stallions on board the transport was quite impressive. The horses
were unloaded from their trailers, wearing blankets, shipping boots, to protect
their legs, and specially padded headgear, in case they might rear up. Next they
and their handlers were loaded into a box stall-like elevator that lifted them
to the plane's cargo doors. From there, they were led to their individual stalls
for the duration of the flight to Rome. During the flight, the horses had access
to hay and water. The farm's vet, Dr. Michael Case traveled in the cargo hold
with the horses to monitor their condition.
Of
course, Kat was never too far away, and generally stayed with her 'babies', as
well, usually until well into the flight before Marcy would drag her back to the
forward compartments to eat and rest. And sure enough, the plane had barely left
the ground before Kat was in the hold with her horses. "Kat, you know these
horses are less problem travelers than you are. Why don't you go up front,
before Marce comes back here, and drags you forward." An eyebrow arched,
disappeared into dark bangs, and pinned Dr. Case. "Do you actually think
I'll let than little slip of a thing intimidate me? If you do, think again! Not
likely!" Dr. Case's gaze traveled over Kat's shoulder to the young woman
standing by the cargo door. "I don't know, but now's your chance to prove
it." Kat turned around to see what had Michael's rapt attention. Kat would
have loved to slap the smirk off the vet's face, but restrained herself. Really
all she could do was try to swallow the lump in her throat, audibly, and try to
dampen the raging fire burning in her center. Dampen? Poor word choice.
"Don't you dare say a word," she hissed at Michael.
"I
thought I'd find you back here. I brought us something to eat." Marcy stood
with a tray of assorted fruits, cheeses, and meats, along with a bottle of wine
and two glasses. Oh, Michael, Travis would like to talk to you about the horses.
There's also something for you to eat in the forward cabin. Oh by the way, did
you know Nikki is studying Veterinary Science at Tufts University?" How
obvious is that Marce.
Marcy
was disarmingly beautiful, and Kat was having a really tough time keeping her
growing libido in check. There was no secret, among the horse loving community,
about Kat's sexual preferences. Well maybe one person hadn't bought a clue yet,
or had she? If Kat didn't know better, she'd say Marce was actually flirting
with her.
Naw, that's just my sex starved brain talking. I can't remember when the last
time... Marcy
walked, so slunk toward a long couch and small table lining the wall opposite
the stalls. She sat the tray down and moved over to where Kat was and linked her
arm in Kat's. The other hand drew tantalizing lines up and down her arm. She
leaned in close and whispered, no purred, in the ear closest to her. "I
took the liberty of preparing something for us to eat, if you're so inclined. I
was so hoping we could eat together. Hummm?" What have I been missing here?
Marcy
leaned closer still and ran her tongue all along the outside of Kat's ear and
nibbled and licked the lobe. Then without warning, she took the lobe into her
warm soft mouth and sucked gently. She continued to tantalize Kat with her
treatment of her neck and throat next, eliciting almost painful sounding little
whimpers from Kat. Soft butterfly kisses and nips traversed her skin until Marce
had reached Kat's neck and pulse point, which she attacked like a limpet,
refusing to let go. Kat's senses were on overload, and the resulting shockwaves
settled directly in her groin. She could feel the wetness seeping from her
center, soaking her panties and jeans. Kat, regretfully, pulled Marcy away from
her neck and when blue met green the world melted away, as did all the doubts
and fears of a lifetime. Still, Kat had to know, for sure, before she let this
go any further. "Marcy what are you doing? You have no idea where this will
lead do you?" Marcy studied Kat's beautiful face. "Yes, I do,"
she said simply, and pulled Kat's lips toward her's for their first kiss.
Their
lips met softly, at first, but in short order the passion escalated. Marcy
opened her mouth and ran her tongue tentatively, but gradually more forcefully,
over and between Kat's lips. The sensation was at once sweet and arousing.
"Open up for me baby; let me in, please." Kat couldn't resist and
opened her mouth and literally sucked her soon to be lover's tongue inside her
warm oral cave. Tongues battled for control in an age-old dance of love. Knees
and legs became weak, no longer able to hold bodies up. Moans of ecstasy came
from deep down in their throats. No longer could the kiss continue without air,
so the two broke apart reluctantly. "WOW!! I had no idea kissing you would
be this good." Marcy's natural exuberance poured forth, and she again dived
in for another passionate kiss. Kat, always ready to indulge her friend,
accepted the heated passion of her new lover. Again tongues explored caverns and
teeth gently bit and pulled lips sensuously. Marcy broke away, and whispered.
"By the Gods, I want more. I want all of you, everything. I want to see
you, feel you, touch you, taste you...love you...but I don't know how. Teach me
please." Kat would like nothing better than to just rip Marcy's clothes
from her body and ravage her until the plane touched down in Rome, but she
couldn't, wouldn't.
"I
can't." To say Marcy was in shock would certainly be true. "I don't
understand...I... oh god, I feel like..." Kat stopped her with a sweet,
loving kiss. "I mean, I can't, not here, like this. Baby we'll be in Rome
soon. Please, let me wine and dine, and seduce you properly. I want to make love
to you in a huge soft bed with silk sheets caressing our bodies. I want soft
pillows for you to lie against while I lay between your legs and feast on your
ambrosia. Honey will you let me do that, please?" It was more than
difficult not to continue with their loving after the sweet romantic description
of what Kat wanted to share with her. "That sounds wonderful, I guess I can
wait for something that good." Kat took her friend's face in both hands and
placed soft sweet, almost chaste kisses over the entire surface. "I promise
it will be even better. Now, ya s'pose we better eat this feast you brought back
her for us? I am a little hungry." Marcy kissed her lover gently on the
nose, and then poured the wine into the two glasses. "Here ya go, I hope
you like it." Kat smiled, her heart full of love. "I'm sure I will."
Kat tipped the glass toward Marcy's and clinked the two together. "To us,
my love." Marcy replied in kind, "Yes, to us, for always."
The
two new lovers finished the delicacies, which they took turns feeding to each
other. More than once they had to back off, in order to calm their rising
libidos from reaching the boiling point. They lay cuddled on the couch listening
to the occasional nickering from their two 'roomies' and the continuous humming
of the jet engines. Between those sounds and the wine, the two women felt
Morpheus calling to them. "Marce," Kat whispered sleepily, "why
did you set this up now; what prompted you to do it?" Marcy snuggled down
deeper into Kat's warm body. "Do what?" Kat repeated her question.
"Why did you make a move on me; tell me you loved me." Marce chuckled.
"Cause you're so damn sexy; I couldn't resist you." Kat tightened her
embrace. "Ha ha. What was the real reason?" The MBA just burrowed
deeper into Kat's arms. "Really, because I couldn't live wothout you in my
life completely in every way any longer. I was afraid I'd lose you if I didn't
do something. It was pretty obvious you weren't going to make the first
move." Kat kissed her baby on the head, and quietly answered. "I was
afraid I'd lose you if you knew how I really felt about you. I couldn't risk
losing you altogether, so I kept silent. I figured your friendship was better
than not having you in my life at all. Dumb huh? Oh incidently, just how
involved are Travis and Nikki in all this? Hummm?" Damn,
I'm busted. "Uh...well...uh...you see...Travis thought I could
use..." Kat stopped her stuttering speech. "Listen baby, I'm not
angry, I'll leave a few body parts in tact; I'm not sure just yet which ones.
'Sides, I owe him big time, forever, for what he's done for me, for us."
Kat lifted Marcy's chin from its resting-place on Kat's chest and kissed her
passionately trying to convey all her love in that one kiss. "I love you so
very much, my darling. Now let's see if we can get some sleep. We'll have a long
day ahead of us." Marcy return the passionate kiss with the same intensity
and replied. "Yes, my love, and I love you too. Sweet dreams." The two
lovers immediately fell into the waiting arms of Morpheus content in their love.
Chapter
11: The Contessa
The
two lovers had slept the entire night wrapped in each other's arms. Kat was
enjoying the comforting weight of her lover against her body. Yup, I can deal with this; I'm
not moving an inch, ever, period. A gentle touch and shake of her
shoulder brought her reluctantly into wakefulness. "Hey Kat, we're going to
be landing in about an hour, you better get up. Breakfast is ready." The
mere mention of food brought Marcy's senses to full alert. "Did someone say
something about breakfast?" A sleepy voice asked expectantly. Kat chuckled,
"Y'know Nikki, one thing you'd better get used to about my Marcy; she loves
food more than anything else in the world." Marce snuggled deeper into the
warm cocoon she was nestled in.
Hummm, she said my Marcy; love is so cool. "Oh I wouldn't say
that. There is one thing, I do love more than anything else in the world, and it
isn't food!" Kat gripped Marcy tightly and nearly hugged the stuffin' out
of the woman. She laughed heartily, a laugh full of wonder and joy, and one
Marcy would later say she didn't believe she'd ever heard from her calcitrant
lover before. "Okay, I stand duly corrected. But the fact of the matter is,
we will be landing soon, and we have lots to do. We do need to eat, the horses
need tending, and we need to get showered and spit polished to meet 'The
Contessa'." The last part of Kat's little speech caught Marcy's attention.
" The Contessa. who's the contessa..." The last part of the little
blonde's remark was received by Kat's back as she entered the forward
compartment. "Wait, wait, wait...you know a Contessa...dumb ...of course
you know a contessa; you know everybody. So tell me; who is 'The Contessa', and
don't leave anything out." Then the blonde dynamo attacked her breakfast
with great relish.
The
beautiful brunette shook her head at the little blonde who had changed her world
in less than twenty-four hours. The joy and enthusiasm, with which Marcy
attacked each new day, was a total wonderment. The little bundle of energy
didn't have a mean bone in her body, and delighted in seeing only the good in
people. But maybe the most amazing thing to Kat was the total unshakable faith
her friend had in her. Most times she was positive she didn't deserve that
trust. But take it she would and try in every way possible to live up to that
faith. Where to begin...
The
Contessa Lucia Maria Antonia de Medici. Yes de Medici, from the famous
Renaissance Florentine family. Lucci wasn't born into the famous family; she
married into it. Some would say, she calculated, seduced, bedded The Count, and
the rest was history. The truth is actually quite different. You see, it was The
Count who calculated, seduced, and bedded Lucci for her fortune, which he didn't
get.
Lucci
had her own claim to fame, and didn't need the man or the de Medici name. Lucia
Maria Antonia was the founder, designer, and driving force behind one of the
most famous haute couture houses in the world. Antonia was simply the be all and
end all in fine fashion. Her fashions rivaled the best of the best: Armani
Christin Dior, Chanel; you name them she'll beat them. Her reputation for being
a genius in design, and ruthless in her climb to the top, and the ability to
stay there over the years, is legendary. At fifty-five, she had risen to the top
in the fashion world, from beginnings in abject poverty. Born at the end of the
Second World War, she never knew her father; her mother was a prostitute, and
Lucci was on her own from the very start. Lucci worked, scratched and clawed her
way until she had amassed a fortune that would rival an Arab Sheik.
Kat
had met the beautiful designer twelve years ago, well after her renown as a
Grand Prix rider and trainer had been established. Travis and the designer had a
long-standing business arrangement; Lucci buys all her fabrics from Worthington
Textiles. Worth introduced the designer to the trainer, and they had, an albeit
brief, but discreet affair. Fortunately their friendship survived the affair,
and they had been friends since. Kat had even got the designer interested in the
horse business and found and trained several show jumpers for Lucci. The Villa
de Antonia, just outside Rome, where they would be staying, has a complete, up
to date, training facility, including barns and riding rings. Kat designed the
horse set-up, of course.
All
throughout Kat's narrative, Marcy listened with baited breath. "Hold it,
wait just a minute. Is this woman beautiful?" Where did that come from? "Yeah,
I guess. Why?" Ooohhh, now the light is
beginning to dawn. "You had an affair with this woman? I'm not
sure I like that." Kat couldn't believe Marcy might be even the least bit
jealous. "Honey, that was a long time ago; I was very young; she was older,
more sophisticated than me. It didn't really mean anything. None of my affairs
at that time of my life did." The little blonde cocked her head and studied
her raven-haired lover. I
gotta get this woman in my bed soon, very soon. "Okay, I believe
you. Kat, was she your first...wo...wom...woman?" So
this was what this was about. "Yes baby she was. Actually you
owe her a great deal. She taught me about Sapphic Love; everything I know about
making love to a woman, I learned from her." Marcy looked at Kat seriously,
and reached over and took the taller woman in her arms, and looked directly into
cerulean pools. "Just don't get any ideas about taking a refresher course.
Got that?" Kat kissed Marcy's pert little nose, and relied. "Yes
ma'am; believe me, I have no desire for a refresher course, unless it's from
you. You can teach me everything I need to know, okay?" At that moment, the
stewardess came by and told the two women the plane was about to land and they
needed to get strapped into their seats. The women complied, each lost in their
own thoughts, but instinctively reached out to hold the other's hand.
Chapter
12: The Adventure Begins
The
wheels had barely hit the tarmac before Kat was up and through the cargo hold
doors to supervise the deplaning of her equine charges. The miracles of modern
technology had made the process much easier, but when dealing with very large,
very powerful animals was factored in, anything could happen. A fractious horse
could do a great deal of damage to equipment, handlers, and himself in very
short order. Fortunately, Joker's Panache and Kings Command were seasoned show
horses, and used to traveling, in all sorts of accommodations, and took in the
goings on with the same stoic attitude the species is noted for. That isn't to
say horses don't get bored, and when Pan's mischievous streak surfaced, anything
was fair game. But evidently, Pan decided to behave himself, and the unloading
concluded without incident. Satisfied her charges were in safe hands, and since
they had been quarantined, in preparation for the impending trip to Europe, the
customs personnel completed the necessary vet check in short order.
The horses were loaded into a luxurious van Lucci had provided. If
nothing else, Lucci's horses traveled in style.
When
Kat came around the plane's fuselage, to join her lover, she was engulfed in by
a pair of delicate, but strong arms, and sucked in by a passionate kiss. The
designer was still a very beautiful woman. Her shoulder length red hair framed a
lovely face. The woman's high cheekbones, dark brown eyes, and olive skin tone,
typical of Mediterranean people, made quite an impression. Her 5'7" frame
was voluptuous, and all the right body parts were accentuated nicely by the
skintight black leather jacket, pants, and boots, that finished off the
ensemble. Naturally, the greeting Lucci heaped upon her surprised Kat, but not
nearly as amazed by as the chain of events, which followed. Marcy sprung into
action like a lioness protecting her cub. The Italian femme fatal was forcibly
torn from her passionate embrace, and the usually mild mannered accountant was
all over the designer. Kat, in a state of total shock, could only stand there
with a stupid look on her face.
"Listen,
you...you...you barracuda. You--keep--your--lips--off--my w-o-m-a-n!" A
finger sharply jabbing into to the red haired Italian bombshells chest
punctuated each word. The forward movement of the angry little woman accompanied
the jabs, and all Lucci could do was back up under the onslaught. But Marce was
far from finished. "I know all about you and your escapades, and if you
think I'm going to stand by and let you move in to my territory, you have
another think coming, little missy!" The last was punctuated by a
particularly forceful jab that pushed the backpedaling women's momentum over the
edge and she landed with an undignified thump onto the tarmac. Marcy towered
over the babbling, cursing, but duly chastised woman, ready to pounce given the
slightest provocation. The commotion encouraged a small crowd to gather, and of
course Michael had to put in his two cents. "Oh goody, a cat fight."
The lascivious remark earned 'the look' from the dark haired Amazon, so the good
doctor found somewhere else to be. "Shouldn't you be with Pan and King.
Equine veterinary medicine is your specialty after all, not felines." Dr.
Case took the advice to heart, and disappeared into the horse van, and Kat took
the opportunity to move forward to extricate the two would-be combatants.
Marcy
felt two strong, muscular arms grip her securely around her waist, and pulled
her away from the prone woman. "Marcy! What's gotten into you; c'mon cool
your jets." Kat could have imagined several scenarios, but the one that
played out, was the last thing she would have thought to happen. Marcy rounded
on her, and unleashed a tirade that would have made a sailor blush. "What's
gotten into me?! Are you serious? We spent the night in the cargo hold of a jet
airplane! The only thing that kept me from burying my face between your legs and
fu...Oh my God..." The crowd that had gathered, including Travis and Nikki,
were all but gut rolling, on the tarmac, in raucous laughter. An icy glare from
Kat stopped that display, sort of. She turned to the now mortified blonde and
said, "Yes?..."
Marcy
couldn't speak; she wanted to run away and hide, but her feet wouldn't move.
Fortunately Kat's could; she moved forward and pulled her soulmate into her arms
in a comforting embrace, while the blonde burst into tears. She had never been
so embarrassed in her entire life. "Hey it's okay baby, I was wondering how
I was going to break this to Lucci, and now I don't have to wonder anymore. I
may not have been quite so vocal, but perhaps this is best. A sharp knife,
plunged in quickly, hurts the least and leaves the least jagged scar. I love
you, and I'm proud to know you would fight for me." Kat loosened the
embrace and raised Marcy's chin to look into tear-filled emerald eyes. "Do
you know how that makes me feel?" A gentle shake if the head was her only
answer. "No one has ever fought for me before, but to have you fight for me
makes me feel very, very, proud." Having said that, Kat brought her world
close to her and kissed the lips she loved so much, gently at first, then more
passionately as the kiss escalated. A cough and throat clearing behind her broke
the kiss. "Go away!" Then, the kiss continued.
Travis
had gone over to help the disgruntled Italian designer up off her duff.
"Well, looks like you'll just have to settle for an old Southern Gentleman,
darlin'." Lucci gave him a dour look, as she dusted off her derriere.
"I wouldn't exactly call that 'settling' my darling." She threw her
arms around the tycoon, and kissed him soundly. "It's good to see you my
friend." She cocked her head to the two women still locked in a passionate
embrace. "Does Katrina have any idea what she has gotten herself
into?" Travis had a grin plastered from one side of his face to the other.
"Not the slightest sweetheart, but she better learn quick, or Marcy will
sure 'nough take her to task. Hey, y'all gonna stand there all day, or are y'all
comin' with us?"
Both
Kat and Marcy broke their kiss with a groan. "How can I face her; I can't
believe I did that. That's just not like me. She must think I'm a crazy
woman!" Kat wrapped her arm around her partner's shoulders and pulled her
along. "Listen, what you did pales in comparison to some of the things
she's done in public." Marcy wasn't so sure. "Really?" Kat just
grunted. "Trust me, I'll tell you all about her proclivities later. The
trick is don't let her think what you did bothers you; stand tall, as ya can
anyway." That little dig earned Kat a swat in the belly. "Ow, that
hurt!" Marce puckered her lips, and made little kissing noises. "Oh,
poor baby."
I really think I'm overmatched here. "The point is, make no
apologies. K?"
In
short order, the two lover's had caught up with their three friends. Kat watched
the interaction between Nikki and Lucci with wry humor. "Hey how much ya
wanna bet Nikki and Lucci make it to bed before we do tonight?" Marcy's
conservative upbringing forced an astonished look to appear on her face.
"You've got to be kidding! They just met; ya can't just jump into bed with
someone!" Kat snorted loudly. "Why not? There's something to be said
for not waiting, wasting precious time when two people could be together."
The last part of Kat's statement wasn't lost on Marcy. "Ya think? I guess
you're right; not everyone is as slow as we are." No doubt.
"Methuselahs got nothin' on us. So ya wanna bet or not?" Oh
yeah; I can think of a lot of things I want for a prize when I win.
"Why not. What do we play for?" A delightfully wicked leer appeared on
Marce's face. Careful Andreas you're treading on some really thin ice here.
"Hummm let's see. Oh, I know. If you win, you have to fetch and carry for
me for a week. You know, draw my bath, wash my back and...lay out my clothes;
stuff like that." Oh
please, punish me. Why do I get the feeling those things are as much for my
pleasure as hers. "Okay, and if I win, you have to...make those
little pastries things, with the red gooey stuff in the center. Deal?" Kat
spit in her hand and extended it to Marcy, who tentatively reached out her hand
in return. "Okay," She wiped her hand on her pants,"Yuck; did you
have to do that?" Kat looked up to see Nikki and Lucci walking hand in
hand. Nikki
baby, you're toast, and Marce darlin' get on the apron; my mouth is watering for
pastry now, and other delicacies.
Lucci
navigated their way through the airport to the exit designated for private
planes landing and departing almost continuously. Customs personnel checked the
Americans luggage and personal belongings in a perfunctory, cursory way, and the
travelers emerged to the street and the sparkling white stretch limo awaiting
them. Lucci was nothing if she wasn't flamboyant, and making spectacular
entrances and exits was very important to her career and reputation. Her life
style fit her natural hedonistic tendencies, and she lavished herself in
creature comforts. And she made no apologies for her rather conspicuous
consumption.
While
Marcy was far from destitute, she was in no way accustomed to this kind of
decadence. When she and Kat traveled, they traveled quite comfortably, but not
to this extent. Kat, on the other hand, was used to hard work, but also enjoyed
the creature comforts too, but not the attention that usually accompanied
celebrity, and she was a celebrity in her own right, more so here than in the
states. Show jumping and dressage were far more popular, by the general public,
in Europe than it was in the states, and the riders were looked to like Michael
Jordan or Dion Sanders were back home. So, while in Europe, it was easy for Kat
to fall back into a way of life that was engrained in her from birth.
The
thirty-minute drive to Lucci's home was a pleasant one. the limos wide tinted
windows afforded a panoramic view outside, without allowing prying eyes to spy
on the car's occupants. The beautiful Italian countryside spread out before her
eyes was wonderfully varied. They passed vineyards and estates, as well as small
farms where Italian farmers tended their crops and livestock. The car had to
stop for a short time, while a farmer and his dogs herded a flock of sheep
crossing the narrow highway. Lucci noticed the younger woman's rapt attention on
the pastoral scene passing before her eyes. "So, Marcy is this your first
trip to Europe?" Lucci inquired. "Oh no, Kat and I have traveled quite
extensively throughout Europe to horse shows, but generally, we have been so
busy with the shows and the horses, that we don't have a lot of time to
sightsee. This is a real treat, and your country is fantastic. I can't wait to
see your home; I'm sure is it quite beautiful. Thank you for inviting us, and I
can't say how..." The rest of her statement was cut off by Kat's elbow
jabbing into her ribs. Kat leaned over and whispered. "No apologies,
remember?" The statement was reinforced with a gentle nibble and kiss, on
said ear. "Ah ummm, well thank you for your hospitality."
The
blush that slowly crept up Marcy's face was a clear sign of her uneasiness with
blatant PDA's. "My darling, don't trouble yourself, it is, of course, my
pleasure. And I think you are very good for my tall, dark beautiful goddess. No?
Don't you agree Worth." Travis was trying really hard not to swallow his
tongue at Kat's discomfort over Lucci's last statement, and he decided to add
further to the Greek woman's distress. "Oh absolutely, and it's 'bout damn
time too. I've been watchin' these two for the last ten years, a tryin' to avoid
the inevitable, and I'm sure as hell glad they did the right thing." Nikki
couldn't resist the urge to jump into the fray as well. "For sure! I've
known Kat since we were kids growing up on the hillsides near Athens, and I
didn't think she'd ever be tamed, but I guess I was wrong. And to think a little
blonde nymph did the trick, it's just amazing." I
will get you all for this; paybacks are hell you know. Mercifully,
for both women, the limo approached the turn onto Lucci's estate. "This is
the entrance to your estate. My gosh! It is absolutely fabulous!" Marcy
gushed. Aaahhh, the wonderment of youth, Lucci thought. Katrina Maria Andreas,
you have no idea what is in store for you. I'll bet you've never had a ride
quite like this before, but it will be well worth the effort.
Chapter
13: The Villa de Antonia
The
long driveway leading up to the villa was lined on either side by tall poplar
trees, and ended in a circular drive in front of the impressive home. The
architecture was definitely influenced by Ancient Greek and Roman designed, with
huge columns and wide, open verandahs running the length of front portico. The
ornately, carved door was opened by a butler dressed formally in black suit and
waistcoat. The man was very prime and proper, right down to the white gloves on
his hands and spit polished shoes on his feet. He was very British indeed.
"Charles, please see that our guests are shown to their rooms and made
comfortable. We'll have dinner on the patio, at 7:00, I think." The butler
nodded, "Very good mum." As if on cue, two young men promptly stepped
forward, and collected their bags.
Lucci
motioned Travis and Nikki to follow her up the long wide staircase, to the
second floor. Worth was deposited at his room first, and Nikki followed Lucci
and Carlos, who carried the bags, on to another room several doors down and to
the right. When Lucci opened the door, she said, "I hope you will be
comfortable here. This is one of my most favorite rooms in the entire
house." She directed Carlos to set the bags down at the foot of the bed, he
nodded and left. "Oh Lucci, this room is really phenomenal." She moved
to a set of double glass doors leading out to the balcony, and stepped outside
to take in the view of the fountain, pool, and surrounding grounds below. When
she turned around, Lucci was taking in her compact, muscular frame with obvious
lust. "Tell me Nikki, do you ride? The villa consists of several hundred
acres, and I have a rather nice stable of horses. I'd love to show you around,
if you'd like." Nikki moved toward the redhead and stopped only when the
two were but a breath apart. "I've been known to go for a good ride every
now and then. I would love you to show me what you have here." Lucci walked
over to the phone near the nightstand, picked it up, and spoke, "Charles,
delay dinner; I'll call you when I'm ready. Oh, and Charles, I want no
interruptions. Do you understand?" A slight pause, "Good, see to it
then." The Italian beauty turned to find Nikki already lying nude on the
bed. "Now, are you ready to show me what you have?" Nikki growled
seductively.
In
the meantime, Charles led Marcy and Kat down a long hallway on the main floor.
The vestibule so was impressive, Marcy couldn't help but wonder what the rest of
the house must be like. She had never even imagined living in a place like this,
and she couldn't help but wonder how all the little curly cues high up on the
walls got dusted. Finally, Charles stopped as the downstairs maid opened a door
and led the two women inside. A young man put the bags down on a chest at the
foot of the bed, and both he and the maid left. Charles turned to leave, and
once near the door, he said, "I hope you find these rooms suitable; if you
need anything don't hesitate to ring. Dinner will be promptly at 7:00pm."
He bowed stiffly and left. Kat flopped down on the bed. "Y'know, I'll bet
if it wasn't for the stick shoved up ol' Charlies' ass, he couldn't stand
up." Marcy turned, and she too bounced down on the bed. She playfully
slapped Kat on the arm. "Gee, thank you for sharing that visual."
Just
as quickly as she got down, the blonde sprite jumped up again and went to the
patio doors, and flung them wide. A warm late summer breeze blew in from
outside, and ruffled the sheer curtains as the air lifted them up. "Kat
have you ever seen anything so glorious in all your life?" Suddenly, Marcy
felt incredibly foolish. Of
course she had, not only been her before, she had an affair with the woman,
maybe even in this very room. A pang of jealousy reared its ugly
head. Not to mention the fact that she lived in a home probably very much like
this in Athens with her family. A soft timid voice barely audible continued.
"Sure you have. You lived in an atmosphere of wealth and power all your
life and you've probably been here a lot too, huh. I mean you and Lu..."
Instantly, Kat was on her feet and had her arms wrapped securely around her
insecure lover. "Listen to me. Yes, I've been in this house, but believe me
Lucci and I never had sex here. She had an apartment in Rome and that's where
we'd...meet. And as for the wealth and power, I'd give it all up in a heartbeat
to be with you, to have you in my life. I love you; don't ever believe
otherwise, kay?" After that profession, soft, warm lips met and
reaffirmed their strengthening, growing bond. "I love you too, so very
much." Marce whispered in between kisses, "I do."
Reluctantly,
the two separated. "Y'know we probably should take a bath, and get ready
for dinner." The beautiful blonde looked around, until she found another
set of large mahogany doors. She pointed. "There. I'll bet that's the
bathroom." She moved toward the doors, and Kat, laid down on the bed,
enjoying the view of the undulating hips as they moved away. "Why don't you
go first, and I'll take mine after you're done." There's
no way we could bathe together, I'm sure my bodies' resulting reactions would
defeat
the purpose. Oh by the gods, give me strength. "Kat, my God,
will you look at this?!" Kat was up off the bed like she had been launched
from a catapult. "Baby, what's wrong? Honey are you all right? Baby wh..."
The sight that met the rider's eyes was unbelievable. There in the huge sunken
tub, was Marcy, fully clothed lying back luxuriantly, her head resting on the
edge of the tub. "Would you mind telling me just what you're doing? The way
you yelled, you nearly scared me to death. I thought something was really
seriously wrong!" Marce had no idea. "Sweetheart, Im sorry; I just
didn't think. But have you ever seen anything like this? This bathroom is bigger
than my whole apartment, and this jacuzzi is more like a swimming pool than a
tub. Amazing!"
Kat
had to shake her head and try very hard not to laugh at Marcy's reactions to all
this 'stuff'. Her baby just wasn't used to such opulence; when they traveled
together, Marcy took care of all the finical arrangements for booking tickets,
making hotel and dinner reservations, etc. Marcy certainly didn't have the
typical 'bean counter' mentality; she wasn't the least bit tight fisted, but she
was very careful how she spent Kat's money. She didn't spend her own any more
extravagantly either. And in a deal! Wow
she was really something. The woman loved to shop and always got the most
bang for the buck. Kat had always had money, and while she didn't flaunt
her wealth, she didn't worry about money either. It was a tool to her, every bit
as much as a saddle or bridle. Marcy's wide eyed wonderment made her think a
little more about what she had, and she promised herself she'd learn to
appreciate it more.
"Hey
woman, youd better get your clothes off if you plan on taking an effective
bath. Im going to go check on King and Pan to make sure theyre settled in
okay. I might even check on Lucci and Nikki, just to see how my bets coming
along." A shirt flying through the air narrowly missing Kats head was
Marcys response, Then she added. "You just never can tell what might
happen. I may decide to tackle you and ravage you on the spot, if you dont
get out of here now!" That might even be worth sticking around for. Another
piece of clothing followed; this one was a shoe. Or maybe not. As
Kat walked out of the house, and under Luccis window, she could hear the
sound of the two womens passion. Hooo Weee, someone wont be able to
move tomorrow, let alone ride. Sweet pastries here I come, not to mention other
tasty delights.
Kat
stepped into the barn, and was greeted by the soft knickers from King and Pan.
"Hey guys, how ya doin, get all settled in, and feeling good. Well you
better get some rest, cause in a couple of days, were going to work."
The horses gently nuzzled Kats chest looking for their horse treats.
"Yeah, you two cant fool me. The only reason you like me is cause I
give you treats." A gentle nudge from the two stallions produced the
desired result. "Here ya go; now dont say I didnt give you
anything." The huge equines took the apple, flavored treats gently from the
palm of Kats hand, their cotton soft muzzles tickling her skin. Luccis
horse facilities were really top notch; after all they should be, Kat designed
them. Being in the barn, after all these years brought memories, both painful
and happy, flooding back to the rider.
Lucci
and Kat had met in a time in the trainers life when she was wandering
aimlessly from one show to another, amassing all kinds of trophies and
accolades, but no one to share them with. While Lucci was by no means a saint,
and Kat knew their affair would never last very long, she did at least teach the
lonely, lost woman one thing: not everyone was out to hurt her and take only
what they wanted and then leave. More than that, Lucci taught Kat how to control
her emotions and her affairs. Kat vowed shed never be hurt again, and she
learned the power she had over her own life and the direction it would take.
Lucci taught Kat many things: her sense of style, what clothes to wear, and how,
to leave just the right impression. She learned how to style her hair and apply
her make up to create just the right affect. After Lucci was through, her
creation was not only stunning, but also deadly. When they ended their
passionate, tumultuous affair, they did so on a happy note. There were no
recriminations or hard feelings, and through the years a strong, lasting
friendship remained. Still, even with everything Kat had learned from Lucci, it
took a certain small, blonde caring, loving, and understanding woman to come
into her life, and before this night was over, Kat was determined to show her
just how much she loved her.
They
say for everyone, theres
that
certain one
Out
there, somewhere
Id
been looking hard,
searching
every heart
Getting
nowhere.
Didnt
know I was making
my
way to you.
Now
I know how the river feels
When
it reaches the sea
And
finally finds a place
It
was always meant to be
Holding
fast, home at last
Knowing
the journeys through
Lying
here with you
I
know how the river feels.
Miles
of lonliness, now
make
perfect sense
Here
beside you
Tears
like water falls, they
were
worth them all
Just
to find you
And
these are the last arms
Ill
run to
I
know how the river feels
When
it reaches the sea
And
finally finds a place
It
was always meant to be
Holding
fast, home at last
Knowing
the journeys through
Lying
here with you
I
know how the river feels.
"Kat
I dont know what to say to you. That
is such a beautiful song; you chose it didnt you?" Kat knew she was busted, there was no sense in trying to hide
it any longer. "Yes my love, I
did. That song says exactly how I
feel with you, youre my home. The
only place I ever want to be." Marcy
knew it was finally time to consummate their love.
"Please Kat, I want to go home too, take me and make love to me."
Without hesitation, Kat lifted her lover in her arms and carried her to
their room. "Oh yes."
Kat
lowered her cherished burden to the floor, and began to slowly sensuously
disrobe her beloved. Her long arms
enabled her to reach around behind Marcy and unzip the dress and watch it fall
soundlessly to the floor. The
vision before her was breathtaking, and Kat savored every inch of the beautiful
form. Her heavy-lided eyes began
with the lovely face framed by short blonde hair, then to the face itself: the
lush well formed red lips, pert nose, and strong chin. Her eyes lowered to take in the beautiful breasts shed
dreamed about, and couldnt wait any longer.
She lowered her lips to the firm luscious globes and sucked the small
nipple inside. It wasnt long
before the little nub hardened and grew erect from Kats ministrations. Kat lowered herself down onto her knees; placing sweet
delicate kisses and bites on Marcys skin.
Tight abs rippled at the sensations Kat was causing, and when a pink
tongue reached out to thoroughly explore her navel, Marcy nearly collapsed.
Desire filled emerald eyes looked down at her lover and begged, "Please
lover, I need to lie down."
Kat
had only begun tasting every portion of her beloved's body, but she reluctantly
stopped and lowered her lady to the bed. Kat
murmured, "I want you so much.
Ill want you for a lifetime and beyond; I'll never let you go." Marcy
was never surer of anything in her life than she was about this. "I'll
settle for nothing less. I love you."
Kat had been with many partners over the years, both men and women, but
she had never made love before, and she felt the need to tell her beloved.
"Babe, I think you should know something; I've never done this
either." Marcy was dumbstruck. "Kat I don't know what you mean. You're
a vir..." The trainer stopped Marcy with a soft touch and a chuckle.
"Hardly. What I meant is I've never made love before. I've been with lots
of people; something of which, I'm not particularly proud. None of them meant
anything to me, not like you do. What I'm trying to say is, I want this to be
special, I love you so very much. I wanted our first time together to be
something you'll always remember fondly."
Kat
lowered her face to her lover's breasts and rubbed her face all over the soft,
but firm globes. The sensual touch caused Marce to moan her need evident by the
lustful sound. Kat next brought her tongue into play and licked the pink
aereolas until they pebbled and the nipples hardened noticeably. B y this time
Marce was begging, and arching her back encouraging Kat to take her whole breast
into her mouth and suck. "Oh Gods, that feel so good. You are driving me
nuts. Please more, I need more. Suck me hard baby, please suck my tits. I love
that." Never one to deny her
friend anything, Kat amplified her ministrations. She took the turgid nub into
her mouth; Marcys skin tasted so good. As
much as she wanted to take her lover gently, lovingly this first time, her
rising need to have this woman was taking control of her softer side.
She began to ravage the breast, fiercely shaking her head back and forth.
Evidently, Marcy wasnt interested in gentle love making either.
Her moans of pleasure were growing louder with each suck and nip of
Kats lips and teeth. So Kat bit
and sucked the nipple, and as much of the breast as she could. With her tongue,
She circled the bit of flesh leaving a wet trail of goosebumps everywhere she
touched. Kat continued to make love to one breast while her hand ministered to
the other. Her finger and thumb manipulated the nipple until it too was hard and
erect. Marcy was beside herself.
"Yes,
baby you're so fierce. Oh I love this; God bite me, suck me. Oh that feels so
good, but I need to feel more.
"Tell
me what you want baby. How do you want me to please you?" Kat asked
breathlessly. Marce sat up, pulling at Kat's clothes.
"Off,
clothes, want you naked, now!" Kat rose off the bed and slowly sensually
began a delightful strip in front of her lover. From reflex, Marcy closed her
eyes.
"NO!"
Kat commanded, "WATCH! I want you to see everything." Kat began to
disrobe by unbuttoning her shirt and discarding it carelessly to the floor. She
stood braless, her long raven hair draped over her shoulders and down her back.
The cool air causing her nipples to stand at attention. Her generous, full
mounds were golden brown; her large aereolas were even darker, from hours of
nude sunbathing. Casually, deliberately, Kat removed her leather pants and
boots. Marcy was mesmerized by the goddess before her. Her body was magnificent.
In addition to the gorgeous breasts, the goddess possessed a flat, well-muscled
abdomen. Her beautiful long legs went on forever. But what drew her eyes, and
made her mouth water, was the dark patch of curly hair at the juncture of her
thighs. She could see the evidence of Kat's arousal glistening in the neatly
trimmed pubis. God how she wanted to bury her face in her lover's hot, wet
pussy.
"C'mere,"
she groaned. Kat just shook her head; she wanted Marcy's obvious discomfort to
last a little longer. "Not just yet, I want to see you too. Spread your legs,
and open yourself to me. I want to see your hot, wet, dripping cunt.
Use your fingers on your pussy; separate your cunt lips. I wanna see your little pink honey hole."
Kats forceful, commanding voice was turning Marcy on.
She began stroking and fingering her sex, occasionally dipping her
fingers inside herself to draw out the thick, creamy fluid.
Marcy loved playing with her pussy while Kat watched, and so she decided
to play along with Kats game. "Is
this what you wanted to see? Huh
baby; you want to see my sopping fuck hole, my puffy swollen lips.
Well here I am baby. Come
take what you want; come taste my creamy juice.
Its all yours." Marcy
was so wet, so hot, she needed to be fucked; that much was obvious.
Kat crawled up onto the bed and settled herself between Marcys bent,
spread legs. She wanted to take
this woman, do a little muff diving. Oh yeah, she was going to fuck Marcy
senseless, but on her terms.
Kat
sat back on her haunches and began caressing Marcys thighs sensually.
When she spoke, the deep desire laden contralto voice sent
chills all over Marcys body. "Is
that what you want darlin? You
want my mouth fastened to your pussy, sucking your clit, and fucking your hole
with my tongue. Or do you want me
to use my fingers. How about that
baby? Do you want a good finger
fucking? There is so much I can do
to you, and Ill do it all, but youll have to tell me how you want me to
start. Talk to me baby."
All
through Kats narration, Marcys frantic moans were almost non- stop.
She was so close to cumming, if Kat didnt get moving, she wouldnt
get any, although watching the blonde fuck herself could be worthwhile.
Kat decided a change of tactics was in order.
She lowered herself to a prone position and spread her legs wider to
allow herself better access to her own throbbing center.
"Keep your eyes open baby and watch.
But keep stroking yourself." Kat
began to stroke herself from her asshole her clit. She was so wet, she could feel her juices running down her
crack and onto the bed. "Im
going to fuck myself, and I want you to fuck yourself too, but dont take your
eyes off my pussy. Dont you dare
close your eyes either. I want us
to cum together." Marcy was
nearly delirious with need. No one
had ever talked to her this way. By
the Gods this felt so good. The sexy desire filled voice continued. "Oh yeah
this feels good doesnt it baby. These
are your fingers stroking me, using me. I
love the way it feels to be fucked like this.
Go inside now. I wanna cum. Oh yeah...so close...feels...so...good.
Can ...you feel...your pussy...so tight...Ungh Ungh Ungh!!!
Ye---ss!! Marcy!!
Im cummmiiiinnnggg!!!" Marcy
wasnt far behind, and she too called Kats name at the height of passion.
"Kat!!! Oh Kaaaattttt!! YYYeeesss!!!"
The
two lovers spent bodies sprawled over the bed in a tangle of arms and legs.
Kat was the first to speak. "Marcy
baby are you okay? Cmere, let me
hold you." Marcy, with the help
of Kats strong arms, lay entwined with her lover.
"God Ive never felt anything like that before.
It was so intense. I wonder
what Ill do when the two of us make love?
I wonder whether Ill be able to stand it."
Kat kissed the top of her lovers blonde locks.
"Would you like to find out?" Kat
flipped Marcy neatly on her back, and lowered herself between Marcys muscular
thighs. "By the Gods you are so beautiful. Im going to satisfy my hunger for you now.
Im going to taste every bit if you."
The larger woman took Marcys face in her hands and brought her lips
down to those of the blondes. Their
lips joined in a passionate kiss, and Kat took control of Marcy mouth.
She didnt ask for entrance, she merely drove her tongue inside the
warm moist cavern and began a thorough examination of the inner surface.
Her hands began to roam and fastened onto two firm breasts massaging and
stimulating them until the nipples were hard and erect.
When
they broke away from the kiss, Kats mouth, lips, teeth, and tongue began a
gentle exploration of Marcys neck. She
licked and sucked on the pulse point at the base of her throat and left a love
bruise in their wake. She moved
lower still and began sucking and biting at turgid nipples.
"Oh
baby, I love that. It feels so
good. I love it when you suck me
like that. Do it yeah, harder, I
want, need more." Marcys whole
body was on fire with need.
"Ill
give you what you want baby; trust me." Kat
moved lower, down over tight, firm abdominal muscles until she reached her goal.
Her nose brushed soft curly blonde hair, and a low growl was emitted from
Kats throat. "Gods, you smell
so good. Do you know how much your
scent drives me wild?" Kat rubbed
her face all over Marcys mons, smearing her creamy sweet juices all over her
face. She needed to taste her
beloved, claim her as her own. Shed
mark her very soul forever. "Marcy,
Im going to take you now, love you with my mouth.
Im going to suck your clit and plunge my tongue deep inside you until
you scream my name, and then Ill drink your juices until my thirst for you is
quenched." Marcy was tired of all
the talking. "Yes, by the Gods,
do it! Suck my clit, and fuck me
with your tongue." Marcy grabbed
two handfuls of black hair and forced the womans head into her crotch.
For her part, Kat dove in happily. She
lifted Marcys thighs over her shoulders and began to feast.
"Hummmm, oh you taste delicious. I
love your cum; cmon baby give it to me.
I want it all!"
Kat
began in earnest to make her lover cum. She
alternately sucked, licked, and nipped at her lovers cunt lips, clit, and
hole. Marcy was insatiable.
She loved what her lover was doing to her and how she made her feel.
"Yes baby! Eat me, lick my
pussy, suck my clit. Mmmmmm, it
feels so good. Oh yeah, fuck me
baby! DO IT!!
Im cummmiiinnnggg. Lick my cunt, lick it yeah!!
Kat was ravenous; she couldnt get enough of her lover, and the fact
that Marcy was begging her to fuck her was driving her on.
"Youre ready baby, thats it cum for me."
With the final command, Kat drove three fingers deep into her lovers
steaming hole and set up a fierce, hard driving rhythm.
Kat sucked her lovers throbbing, erect clit into her mouth.
"Aaaaahhhhh, Aaaaahhhhh, Oh Kaaattt Goooodddd, Im cummmiinngg!!!
YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!" The
force of Marcys climax literally knocked her out, and the intensity of it
made Kat cum as well. Both women
collapsed onto the bed and didnt move for some time.
When
Marcy came back to herself, she gently pulled he tall dark lover into her arms.
"You were right. It did get a whole lot better.
Thank you, I love you." Kat
could barely move, so she didnt even try, nor did she want to.
She was happy to stay right where she was nestled in her lovers warm
embrace. "I told ya, and baby, I
love you too. Sweet dreams
darling." Sweet dreams
indeed. "Sweet
dreams, I love you too." Morpheus
took the two women into his arms and cradled them gently throughout the night,
granting their wish.
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