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My Sister's Wedding

By: DG Hear



This could go into a number of categories. Loving wives, Erotic couples, Romance and possible others. A big thank you to Estragon for editing this story and making it a much better read.

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I'm John Connors and I come from a large family. I have three brothers and two sisters. My older brothers are twins, Larry and Gary; they are thirty-six. Then there's my elder sister, Marie, who is thirty-four, followed by me at age thirty-two. My younger brother Dave is twenty-nine and my little sister Christine is twenty-four.

I'm considered the black sheep of the family. Mom always blamed it on me being the middle child, but I just like doing my own thing. I'll get more into our backgrounds later. We are all successful, and of course our parents are proud of all of us. All six of us graduated from college. The only two who weren't married were me and Christine.

Chris started to work for me while she was still a senior in college. My degree was in Web Design and Engineering. I started my own firm and was doing exceptionally well. I have now been in business for eight years and obtained a number of large accounts. It took a lot of hard work.

I now have twelve people working for me. Four are web designers and two others mainly do updates for our current customers. I have two salespeople, two secretaries and an accountant. Chris started with me as a secretary and bookkeeper. She also sat in as the receptionist when needed. I leased the fifth floor of a large business complex. Everyone working for me has their own office. We also have two large meeting rooms, where we meet daily to discuss plans and accounts.

Chris had been dating Jason for about a year now. Jason was one of my web designers. One morning she came into my office and said she had something important to tell me. She was smiling from ear to ear.

I loved my little sister more than anyone. I felt like her protector, I guess because she was the youngest in the family. There is nothing I wouldn't do for her.

"John, Jason asked me to marry him," said Chris.

It really wasn't a big surprise. Everyone in the office and in our family knew they were a couple. It was just a matter of time till he popped the question.

"By the smile on your face I take it you said yes," I replied.

Jason was my youngest designer but he did excellent work. He graduated from a prestigious college and came from a good background. I was happy for my little sister. I always hoped for the best for her. It's one of the reasons I hired her. I guess I wanted to make sure she made some right choices, unlike me.

"I said yes. We told mom and dad a few days ago and they called everyone else. I told them I wanted to tell you," said Chris.

As I mentioned I was the black sheep of the family. Went to a different college than everyone else. Went into business for myself instead of joining the manufacturing plant where the others mostly worked. Other than Chris, I'm the only single one in the family.

I do go to most family functions, but otherwise I'm pretty much doing my own thing. I date some but haven't found the right woman. I've had a few relationships but they never worked out. The women I cared for chose someone else, and a couple of them recently were more interested in my financial situation then my heart.

That's one of the problems being financially secure brings. You wonder if women want you for your ass or assets. That was a joke but I think you get the idea.

"So, when is all this going to take place?" I asked. "I take it you both will want a little time off."

"Well, there's more to tell you," replied Chris.

"You're not pregnant are you?" I was almost starting to get mad. To me Chris was the happy pure one in the family.

"God no!" replied Chris. She smiled at me knowing I was the over protective big brother.

"Ok, sorry, I should have known better. What do you want to tell me?" She sat down in the chair across from me.

"There's a number of things. First of all, Jason wants you to be his best man."

I smiled at Chris. Why did I believe this was her idea? She could make Jason do whatever she asked. "Ok, I can do that but he has to ask me himself. What else is there?"

"We want to get married on a cruise ship. We've been checking into it and we can have the wedding on the ship. It would be a three day cruise. Everyone invited will pay their own cruise fares. We don't want presents but we would hope our whole family would be there."

"Wow, that's a pretty big undertaking. Have you got any responses yet?"

"It will be this summer and we figured everyone could make it their vacation if they wanted to. Larry and Gary both said they talked it over with their wives, and they are ecstatic about it. Marie said she wouldn't miss it for the world and of course mom and dad's on board.

"It leaves you and Dave. Dave and Cindy haven't got back to me yet. But since we are going to book this through Cindy's travel agency I'm pretty sure they will be going. On Jason's side, he's an only child, and his parents love the idea. So, are you on board with this? Please say yes, you have to be there, you're my favorite brother."

"Ok, I couldn't say no to you and you know it." I smiled and she came around the desk and gave me a big hug.

"I love you John," said Chris.

"I love you too little sister," I laughed.

****

I have to go back to my college days to explain some of the problems I have with my brothers and their wives. I have slept with all my brothers' wives. Don't hate me yet, give me a chance to explain. I'm really not the bad guy here. Dave is the only one who knows I slept with his wife.

When I first went to college I had two things on my mind. One was getting good grades, and I was an all-A student and did graduate the top of my class. The other thing I wanted to do was party. It was just my second nature to party like a wild child.

I was in pretty good physical shape but didn't really play sports. I did run cross-country but it was more for the exercise than it was about winning. I did do pretty good if I may say so.

My weeknights were all studying, but my weekends were for partying. It was nothing to find a party going on somewhere every weekend. I drank and smoked weed but didn't do hard drugs. I tried cocaine one time and it fucked me up but good. I don't even remember who I had sex with and missed a whole day.

After that, I said 'never again'. The weed made me mellow and I liked that. I usually drank mixed drinks like rum and coke. I rarely got so drunk I didn't know what I was doing but it did happen a couple of times my first year. After that I was better able to control myself.

Larry and Gary both went to State college and got business degrees. They both worked in the largest manufacturing plant in our city. Not sure exactly what they did but they were making good money. Dad was the one of the division managers at the plant. Eventually, after my younger brother Dave graduated from the same college as my other brothers, he joined the same manufacturing firm.

One thing you have to understand at parties in college, at least from my point of view. Parties consisted of dancing, drinking and sex. That's just the way it was. Both guys and gals drink and before you know it somebody starts taking off their clothes.

Are these bad people? Hell no! They were the sons and daughters of you people out there. It was just a way of letting loose once in awhile. I laid more women than I can count. It wasn't about love but about getting off and having fun.

When I first started having sex with these girls, I thought I was falling in love with every one of them. At the next party I would see them fucking another guy and realize it was just about having sex. By my senior year I had grown up quite a lot. I still went to parties and still got laid but I tried to put more feeling into the sex acts.

I would do my best to make love to the woman I was with. I didn't just screw them and find another. I actually kissed, hugged and even massaged the women I was with. I'd suck on their titties till they became hard as nails. I would eat their pussy till they came. I would do everything I could to make them come.

My days of ass fucking and threesomes were over, unless of course a woman asked me to do her anally. To be honest, it hurt my dick and why fuck an asshole with a nice warm pussy so close?

I went to college year around, so I could get a degree in Web Design and in Engineering. I didn't go home too often, just around the holidays. On one trip home during my sophomore year, Larry asked me about a woman named Theresa. He said she was a senior and also a cheerleader at the college I went to.

I'm glad he continued talking before I said anything about her. He told me she was his girlfriend and that they had been dating for a couple of months. I knew her and had fucked her a few times.

I just told him it was a big school and I knew who she was but didn't know her personally since she was a senior. When I went back to college, I mentioned it to her, and she was scared shitless.

"Oh my God! Please don't say anything to him. It was just college partying, I really like your brother. Promise me you won't say anything to him?"

It was something I faced a few times. Should I have said anything to my brother or any other friends who ended up marrying someone I had sex with? I told Theresa her secret was safe with me. She actually asked me if I wanted to do it one more time to seal the deal. I told her I couldn't, knowing she was my brother's girlfriend.

I noticed she stopped going to parties after that. Right after graduation she married my brother. I made it home for the wedding. She looked beautiful and when I danced with her she thanked me for keeping our secret. To the best of my knowledge they have a great marriage. They also have three kids now.

I couldn't believe how many of my friends ended up marrying some of the same women we all had sex with at college. I guess love is different for all of us. I would have a hard time marrying someone who I had shared with my friends.

Gary's wife and I met under different circumstances. I would soon be graduating and was starting my business. I was at the library getting a lot of the detailed information on starting a business. I was about done when I spotted a young woman sitting at the computer getting mad. I watched her and couldn't help smiling. She looked up at me as though she was ready to cry.

"Are you having a problem? I'm something of a computer whiz and might be able to help."

She was a good looking woman, I would guess a few years older than me. She wasn't wearing a ring so I figured she wasn't married. I got up and sat next to her. Her name was Collette and she was filling out a resume. She was trying to use a standard form and it just wasn't working right for her.

All her information was written on some papers but she wanted it to be much more professional looking. She told me she worked at one of the local department stores, but had a chance getting on at one of the manufacturing plants in town and needed her resume looking as neat and professional as possible.

I switched seats with her and told her that she would have to have dinner with me if I went through all this trouble helping her. She seemed reluctant at first but finally agreed. I sat down and brought up another site and began filling in her information.

I was learning a lot about her in the process. She was a department head in the store but wanted a secretarial job that was opening up and she had a little pull to get an interview.

I would have hired her if my business wasn't just beginning. She was beautiful, smart, and later I found out fun to be with.

After finishing her resume I reminded her of her promise. "Ok, but only dinner. I'm seeing someone and I don't think he would approve of me having dinner with another man."

"Are you engaged?" I asked. I didn't want to split up engagements or marriages.

"No, just good friends right now," she answered.

"He's a lucky guy and if he doesn't treat you right, you can call me," I laughed, but meant what I said.

We got in my car and I told her about opening up my own business and even told her if her job didn't work out to give me a call. I could use someone like her in a few months.

I went out of town and pulled in at a Holiday Inn that was known for their food. I played the perfect gentlemen and opened her door and did my best to treat her good. We ordered drinks and dinner. As we ate dinner, I knew she was warming up to me. I was already hot for her even though she might have been a few years older than me.

"I shouldn't be here, you know," said Collette.

"We've already talked about that. You're still a free woman and can do as you please." I then asked her if she wanted to go into the lounge and have an after-dinner drink.

"Are you trying to get me drunk and take advantage of me?" she said with a smile on her face.

"I don't want you drunk but would love to take advantage of you," I replied.

We got up and sat at a small table in the lounge. I ordered us drinks and we got up to dance. She smelled so good. I honestly could fall for this woman. I held her close and she didn't seem to mind.

We had a couple of more drinks and danced some more. "Collette, I want to make love to you. I won't do it unless you agree. I know you probably have doubts seeing as how you're seeing someone. If you say no I'll understand."

She leaned forward and kissed me. She seemed so nervous; she was even shaking a little, I asked her what was the matter.

"I have only been with one man other than my boyfriend. I have a feeling he might propose soon and I never lived some of the fantasies you hear about. He's a good lover but I always wondered what it might have been like with someone different. You know, someone I didn't know. Someone I might have met by accident, like being taken by a stranger. Not rape, I'd hate that, but someone who would make love to my whole body. To feel multiple orgasms."

As we sat down and Collette was finishing her drink I went and reserved a room for the night. I went back and took her by the hand and told her I was going to make love to her for most of the night till we couldn't do it anymore. I think she was both scared and nervous. She was reluctant but went along with me.

When we got to our room I kissed her lightly. I could feel her nervousness as we kept kissing. I began unbuttoning her blouse. I kissed her neck over and over again. I was going to take my time and make love to this woman.

She had on slacks, which I unbuttoned and let them fall to the floor. I dropped to my knees and began kissing her tummy. I could hear her making noises while holding onto my head. I could smell her sex while kissing her at the top of her panties. I could tell she had a nice but trimmed bush. I pushed my face against the outside of her panties.

I think she might have had a mini orgasm while I was kissing her bush. I pulled her panties down and put my hands on her ass and pulled her bush into my face. I licked the nub of her cunt while holding tight onto her ass cheeks.

I stopped and stood up. She stepped out of her slacks and panties. She unhooked her bra as I quickly undressed. We both got on the bed and I started by kissing her and working my way down and sucking her nipples.

While kissing her breasts I buried two fingers deep into her pussy. She was wet. I added a third finger and pumped faster and faster. I could feel her juices flowing as she kept pushing against my fingers. I felt her come and closed her legs together with my fingers buried deep within her.

When she relaxed her leg muscles I pulled my wet finger out of her. She went to apologize but I stopped her by kissing her. I put my wet fingers to her mouth and she tasted her own juices. She was as hot as any woman I had ever been with.

I dropped down and buried my tongue in her wet pussy and we started all over again. I kissed and tongued her bush and pussy. She tasted so damn good. After raising her legs up in the air I pushed my cock all the way into her. God, it felt so good. I pistoned into her and she was pushing back at me as fast as I was giving it to her.

"Fuck me, Fuck me, give me your cock. I've never felt it so good. Oh God, oh God, fuck me."

I came hard and she screamed out how good it felt and how hot my cum was. After we both had our orgasms we had to rest awhile. I called room service and they brought up some more drinks, strawberries and whipped cream.

We rested and each had a drink. I also went over to my pants, reached in my back pocket for a blue pill. I knew I was young but I wanted to go the whole night.

Before the night was over I had eaten whipped cream off her breasts and strawberries dipped in cream from her pussy (which we both ate). She had cock à la whipped cream, and we finished the night with me taking her anally. It was one of the best nights of sex I can remember.

I didn't wake up until ten the next morning. She was gone. All that was left was a message thanking me for the best sex of her life. "I will never forget you. I can't ever see you again. I feel bad I cheated on my boyfriend but yet I'm so glad I met you and learned so much. Hopefully I can teach my boyfriend the things you have shown me." She signed it, "Love Collette."

Damn, I didn't know what to think. I was trying to remember her address but what was the use. Maybe someday I would meet a woman like her. She never even knew my last name.

For Thanksgiving, mom was having us all over for dinner. I was just getting started in my new business and it was doing quite well. I at least had my head above water. It was odd seeing Larry and Theresa. Every time I looked at her I couldn't help think about the times I had sex with her. They already had one child. They seemed happy together.

Marie came over with her husband and two kids. She also invited April, Bob's sister, to dinner. Dave came home from college and of course Chris still lived there.

The last to arrive was Gary and his date. I was in the bathroom when they arrived but I overheard him introducing his fiancé. I walked out and couldn't believe it was Collette.

Gary looked at me and said, "Beautiful isn't she, John? She started working at the plant a few months ago. I didn't want to tell anyone in the family about her just in case she said no. I'm pretty sure Larry and Dad had it figured out."

I walked up to Collette and gave her a hug. "Welcome to the family. We're a loving bunch." 

I was doing my best to help her hide her surprise at seeing me. I did whisper in her ear that our secret will always be safe.

"Jeez John, let her go. Go find your own girl." Everyone laughed, but I don't think Gary liked me hugging his future wife.

I have to say I was totally surprised. The wedding was six months later and by then I'd been able to talk to Collette a few times. I reminded her that her secret would always be safe with me. I really could have loved her but never told her so.

****

Let me talk a little about April, Marie's friend. She was another one of my failed love affairs. As I said, I met her at Thanksgiving dinner. I was doing my best to avoid Collette so I put my attention on April.

She was Bob's sister and was a nurse at the local hospital. I had seen her before, years ago at Marie and Bob's wedding. She was going with an intern at the time and was in nursing school herself, so I left her alone. I have this problem about not wanting to date people that are in relationships, but I still seem to do it.

I was sitting next to April at dinner and found her to be quite the conversationalist. At parties I was always kind of the laid back guy, somewhat quiet and liked to watch the ladies. You'd be surprised how many women like the quiet ones instead of being hit on.


My Sister's Wedding



After Thanksgiving I started seeing April fairly regularly. I was doing my best to build my business and it was hard to carry on a steady relationship. I loved the nights when April and I were able to get together. As usual I fell pretty hard for her and made love to her like I did with Collette. I would give her massages, and always made sure she reached an orgasm.

Marie told me she really liked April but that I should know that she was high maintenance. I guess that's why she always looked so good. My sister knew I didn't have a lot of money but she didn't know that I had some large accounts in the works. No one in my family knew my personal finances. I never asked anyone for anything.

Business was starting to pick up but I still drove my old car. It suited me for now. I had a small apartment above an empty store. The store was where I ran my business out of for the first couple of years. I leased it after I moved into the apartment and instead of making rent payments for the first two years, I got the owner to let me fix it up and put in a few offices, get all the permits and that. I hired my first secretary/receptionist. She is still with me today. Helen is an older lady that knew a lot about running a business. When we started out I was paying her more than I was taking for myself. 

Another reason I hired an older woman is I didn't want to have affairs with my employees. I really wanted my business to succeed. Helen was married and had kids in high school so it worked out great for me.

There was no doubt that my business was going to take off. Some smaller accounts started with me and I gave them the best service possible. Next I brought on board a salesman, Jim, to help build the business. I was spending most of my time building the sites and needed someone out there to help find new clients. Most every dollar I made I put right back into the business.

April wasn't overly happy that we weren't going out much. She kept telling me about the kind of house she wanted and the type of cars she wanted to drive. She was beautiful but very materialistic. I told her that someday it could all come true.

Our sex life was great. April gave great head and I could eat out her pussy till the cows came home. She liked anal and also had big breasts and liked it when I came on them. I had absolutely no complaints with our love life.

I had to go away for a three month period. I signed on a major corporation and they wanted me to set up their web sites and engineering programs on site. It meant I would have to stay at their three locations and explain to their computer operators how the sites worked. It was my first major corporation and I had to do it right.

Helen and my salesmen ran our office while I was gone. In my evenings I was able to set up additions and improvements to small sites that Helen and Jim set up. It was the nice thing about computers. I didn't have to be at the office to set up new sites.

I was so happy that I had landed this large corporation. I stayed in contact with April but she acted different when I called. I decided to call Marie and find out what was happening. She always told me the truth.

"John, I don't know if you remember but April dated an intern when she went to college. He is now a doctor and is at the same hospital as April. I think they're dating. I'm sorry."

When I returned home I confronted April. She told me that she loved me but that she wanted the good things life had to offer. She was tired of waiting and hoping that someday everything would work out for her. She told me about Ralph, her old intern friend that became a doctor. I told her I really cared for her but I wasn't going to date her if she was also going to date Ralph. She had to choose and she chose Ralph. I guess marrying a doctor would give her what she wanted. She wanted goodbye sex but I told her to get it from Ralph and walked away.

My business started to flourish. I added two more web designers. Business was good. I opened up our new office in the business district. I kept the apartment at a low rent for the time being, but my landlord leased out the office that I had fixed up. A travel agency moved in it.

I was now making some decent money. We were adding a number of businesses as clients, and I added more employees. I had to hire an accountant to help me keep track of finances. I gave Helen a large raise. Everything was going according to my plan.

One morning I went downstairs and talked to the woman at the travel agency. I mentioned my business and that I was considering using them when anyone needed to travel.

Let me jump ahead for a second and mention this before I forget. This is the travel agency that Chris used when setting up all the travel plans for her wedding. Dave's wife Cindy worked there. This was before he had even met her.

Back to where I left off. Cindy was the woman running the agency. She was a few years younger than me and cute as a button. Her dad had loaned her the money to start her business venture. Each morning I would stop at the donut shop and buy some donuts and a cup of coffee for each of us.

We became friends but that was it. One day when I came home she was crying. She told me she and her boyfriend had broken up. She found him cheating on her.

I asked her if she wanted to talk about it. I had a good shoulder to cry on. After she closed the business for the night, she came up to my apartment. I ordered us some Chinese takeout and we ate dinner. I poured us each a drink and we talked. I held her in my arms and one thing led to another. Before long we were kissing and that lead to even more.

I made gentle love to her that night. I kissed her breasts and down her tummy to her pussy. I ate her out to an orgasm as I sucked and licked on her nub. After that I slowly but lovingly fucked her. She was young and tight. I waited for her to orgasm before coming in her.

She used my shower and got dressed. I guess you can call it a mistake but it happened. We both were single and made love. There was nothing that we did wrong. We didn't love each other but we were friends.

We didn't want to ruin our friendship and only had sex the one time.

It was a few months later that my brother Dave stopped by to see me and I introduced him to Cindy. Before long they became a number and fell in love. She didn't want to hold any secrets from Dave and told him about the one time we were together. Dave was pissed at me for not telling him.

"Why would I do that? Cindy loves you and I figured if anyone should tell you it should be her. Dave, you never even knew her when we were together. Cindy's a wonderful person and is being honest with you. I guess it's up to you on what you want to do. Just remember that when you were in college I seem to remember you fucking anything that bent over. Maybe you should tell Cindy about all those women."

Dave and Cindy did get married. They are happy and have one child so far. Dave and I haven't been close ever since Cindy told him about us. I'm sure they will go to Chris's wedding, especially since Cindy is setting it all up. It will be big bucks for her agency.

In case you are wondering, I don't live upstairs from the travel agency any more. I lease a condo within walking distance from our offices.

Chapter 2

Since the wedding was this coming summer it gave them a lot of time to prepare. Jason did come in and ask me if I would be his best man. I never thought to ask who the maid of honor was. I figured I would just ask Chris.

I did find out that Larry and Gary agreed to be ushers. This was really all formality stuff. The cruise ship would be taking care of getting the reception hall ready.

Chris came by my office and I asked her who was in her wedding party. She told me I was the best man and smiled at me. She did say Larry and Gary and their wives were in the wedding party. "So who's the maid of honor?" I asked.

"I asked Toni and she said she would love to be in the wedding," answered Chris.

"Toni? Who's Toni? Do I know her?" I asked.

"My God, you haven't met Toni? Oh, I have to introduce you to her. She's the nicest person you'll ever meet. Her little girl is the most precious little thing. Mom and dad just love her."

"Whoa! Hold on here. Why haven't I met this Toni and you say she's married? Where does she live?"

"Toni is a widow John. Her husband died two years ago in Iraq. She has the most adorable little girl named Jessie who is three. I forgot you never go to mom and dads' very often. Toni lives next door to them."

"So why again did you ask her to be your maid of honor? Are you sure she can afford it?" I asked. "I figured you would ask Marie."

"I did ask Marie but she said she wouldn't mind helping me set up the wedding but with the three kids it would just be to much for her. She even suggested I ask Toni, everyone loves her.

"John, I feel sorry for her losing her husband and raising a child by herself. She sees mom and dad most every day. She was looking for a baby sitter and mom volunteered. Toni moved here a couple of months ago. She is a veterinarian. She deals mostly with small animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, that sort of thing."

"This isn't one of your fix-me-up type things, is it? You of all people know how I hate being fixed up."

"No, I swear, I never thought about it. But, since you brought it up, you'd be lucky to have her. If you want to meet her I'll introduce you after work. Just come over and see mom and dad."

"We'll see, I have to give it some thought. Every time I see them they want to know if I'm seeing anyone. I keep telling them that my life is fine and I'm doing my best to build my business."

"John, they worry about you. I know you don't want to hear it but you don't share your thoughts with the family. All they know is you have a business and spend all your time there. You hardly ever come around when family is there."

"I don't have anything to share, Chris. I go on a few dates but it doesn't seem to work out. Everyone wants to fix me up with someone. Sure I would like to meet the right woman and if it happens I'll let you be the first to know. I promise."

"Ok, I'm going to hold you to that promise. Who knows maybe you and Toni will hit it off. Maybe you and Jason, Toni and me can go out for a dinner."

"Hold on Chris! Next thing I know you'll have me marrying your friend Toni." I had to laugh. "Look I am interested in meeting her but she already has a kid."

"John, most anyone you meet now will probably have kids. You're not a spring chicken and I don't want you dating women younger then me."

Chris left on that note but I did have to wonder what this Toni woman might be like. Having a kid isn't a good thing when you are looking for the right woman. But at least she's not divorced, she lost her husband.

I might only be thirty-two but Chris knows me better than anyone. I do get lonely at times. I have gone on dates and occasionally have sex with my partners but it's not the same as it once was. Sometimes I laugh at myself wondering if I was burned out already.

I know when I do see my brothers and sister with their families I do feel a bit jealous. I would love to have a meaningful woman in my life. Someone I could care for and who would want me for who I am.

My business lets me meet a lot of powerful women and I've dated a few. I don't know, maybe it's just me. Most seem to be domineering and want to be in charge. I want a woman that is sure of herself but still has a soft and gentle side. I remember telling that to a friend one time.

His reply was, "People in Hell want ice water too."

Maybe I just dated the wrong kind of women. April was way too materialistic, Collette was wonderful but already taken. Even Teresa turned out to be a wonderful wife to Larry.

Now I had a financial problem. It was known that my business was successful and I was earning a decent living. I was making six digits a year. Now with some of the women I had to wonder if it was about the money. I wouldn't have a problem sharing everything with the right woman but how do I figure out if it's me she wants or just a secure financial future. April was the one that turned me paranoid about that.

I honestly believe Chris could see through me more than the rest of the family. I know I went on dates and she would tell me what she thought of some of the women she met. She loved the words 'gold digger', or 'phony'. Looking back maybe it was her watching over her big brother rather than me watching over her.

It was Chris that suggested I meet Toni. She hadn't said anything really nice about my dates for the last couple of years. In fact, she hadn't tried to fix me up with anyone for at least two years. I remember her saying, "If the right woman comes along, I'll let you know."

Now I had to wonder if she was kidding me and if she even remembered saying it to me. I called her to my office. "Chris, I have something to ask you."

"Go for it Boss," she said. In private she would always kid me about being her boss, which I really was.

I reminded her of the statement she made a couple of years ago. "If the right woman comes along, I'll let you know."

"Of course I remember saying it and I meant it. Well, I have to get back to work, Boss. See you at mom's and dad's tonight. I called mom and she invited you over for supper." She smiled at me and left my office.

What the hell just happened? Was I just played by my little sister? Did she really feel her friend Toni and I should meet? I hardly ever stopped by mom's house. Usually holidays, birthdays or if it was some special occasion. What did Chris say to our mom? One thing for sure was, I was going to mom's for dinner. She really was a wonderful cook.

****

I arrived at the house at six. Chris beat me there by a few minutes. I walked in and my mom smiled at me. She came up and gave me a hug and I kissed her on the cheek. Dad just waved to me from his easy chair.

They always seemed to have a good marriage. You would think that dad ran the household but I think mom had him thinking he was the boss. I believe there are a lot of marriages like that. Thinking about it, my sister Marie was the same way with her husband Bob. I could see Chris being the same way.

"So to what do we owe this visit?" my dad said.

"Harold, stop it. John comes to see us and you jump at him," replied mom. "No wonder he doesn't come by very often."

"It's all right, mom. I should stop by more often. I just spend a lot of time at the business. I stopped by because Chris wanted to introduce me to her bride's maid."

About that time the sweetest little girl went to my mother. "John, I don't think you've ever met Jessie. She's Toni's daughter. Jess, this is my son John. Do you want to say hi to him?"

She was a literal baby doll. Curly hair, big blue eyes and dimples that showed when she smiled. "Hi, I'm Jessie, I'm free." she said as she held up three fingers.

"Hi Jessie, I'm very please to meet you, I'm John." She had a smile that would melt your heart.

"Want to see my pitchers? Me and grandma drawed them today?" She didn't wait for an answer but ran into the other room to get her coloring book.

Mom smiled, "She's the sweetest little girl. I love her to death. She always calls me grandma and dad grandpa. She heard our other grandchildren call us that and we don't mind."

Jess came running back in with her coloring book and climbed up on my lap. She opened her book and said, "The pretty pitchers grandma drawed. She said I did good. I like coloring pitchers."

"I think you did a great job coloring your pictures. Grandma used to color with me when I was your age. She always did draw the best," I smiled at Jess.

"Do you want to color with me? I'll go get my crayons."

"Not today Honey, maybe another time. I came to talk with Mom and Dad."

"Ok, we can color tomorrow." God, how can I keep saying no to this little girl?

"I'll tell you what. I'll stop by the day after tomorrow and draw a couple of pictures with you. Then if you like I'll take you out to dinner."

"Really? Can we go to McDonoos? Mommy has to come along because I'm too little to go myself."

Mom looked surprised at me. This wasn't something that I would usually do. About that time Toni came walking in the front door. Jess jumped off my lap to go hug her mother.

"Mommy, Mommy, guess what? John is taking me to McDonoos and you can come too."

I stood up to meet Toni. Chris introduced us.

"Hi, I'm happy to meet you. I've heard a lot about the invisible John." She did smile. "I've met your whole family and was hoping to meet you also. What's this about a date with my daughter?" At least she was still smiling.

She wasn't what I expected to see. Hell, I don't even know what I expected. She had a blond ponytail, dressed in jeans and a nice blouse but she looked beautiful. She had the same dimples as her daughter when she smiled. She looked to be in great shape. I later found out she does walk in the evenings and exercises a few times a week on her lunch hour. All I can say is she looked good.

"She asked me to color pictures with her and I told her that afterwards we could get something to eat. It would be the day after tomorrow but she says you have to come along. She's hard to say no to. What's this about me being invisible?"

"I've lived here for three months and have met all your family. Everyone seems to talk about you but yet I've never seen you here. Chris says you spend all of your time working."

"I'm wrong for not coming to see my parents more often. I'll try to change that fault. So, are we going to McDonalds for dinner Thursday?"

"Say yes Mommy, I like John and he's going to color pitchers with me till you come home."

"Ok, Honey, we'll go with John to dinner on Thursday." I watched while Jessie gave her mom a hug.

"Everyone ready to sit down for dinner now. John, I hope you don't mind but when Chris called and said you were going to be here I called Toni and she and Jessie are staying for dinner."

"Mom, of course it's fine with me. Besides, it's your house and I have a feeling you treat Toni as a daughter." We all sat down and ate. Jessie sat between me and her mom.

After dinner I thanked mom for inviting me. I reminded Toni of our dinner engagement on Thursday. She told me she wouldn't forget. Jessie wouldn't let her.

That night I couldn't stop thinking about her. Chris came in the office the next morning and said, "What do you think of Toni?"

"What do you want me to say? She's very nice looking, has a great personality. I like her."

"Ok, I'll settle for that for now. I just talked to Helen and she said Cliff Mayhew from the clothing chain called. He asked if it was all right if his wife joined you for dinner on Friday. Of course we said yes. They own twenty-six stores and want us to re-design their website. His wife isn't happy with their present company."

"You want to go with me to dinner on Friday? If he takes his wife I should bring a woman along also. It's just the way it's done."

"Jason and I were going out Friday. Why don't you ask Toni? I know mom would watch Jessie."

"I don't know her that well. I can't just ask her out to a business dinner like that."

"Why not? I'm pretty sure she'd say yes. I know she's more than smart enough to handle any conversation. I guarantee she would look good on your arm."

"Ok, I'll ask her Thursday when I see her. If she says no, then you'll have to break your date with Jason. I need another woman to go with me."

"Fair enough. If Toni says no I'll go. By the way, she said she thought you were cute."

"Cute? I'm thirty-two years old. What else did she say?"

"I'd like to chat John, but I have to get back to work." She laughed and walked out the door."

On Thursday, I left a little earlier from work and went to mom's. She smiled when I walked in. "This is the most I've seen you in three months. Jessie is at the kitchen table waiting for you. She has you each a coloring book and crayons ready."




My Sister's Wedding



"Hi John," said Jessie. She gave me a hug. "You get the book with cars and I get the one with angels."

We just talked and colored together. I don't know what made me say yes to this but I was enjoying it. Jessie just talked away about her pictures. She only used one color on each picture. She told me she liked to color that way. I did my best to stay within the lines. I can't say that about my little friend.

"My daddy is an angel," said Jessie. I wasn't sure what to say.

"Mommy says he my garring angel and looking over me."

"Yes, he probably is your guardian angel." I've never had to talk to a three year old about her dead father.

"I don't remember him but mommy said he was a good man. I have a pitcher of him holding me when I was a baby. It's by my bed."

She seemed to handle it pretty good. I was the one who was lost for words. I looked over at the door and my dad was smiling. He then turned and walked back to his chair.

"So, what do you like at McDonalds?" I asked.

"Kid's meal, it has chicken nuggets and French fries. I usually get orange drink. Mommy says it's better for me than pop."

Mom came in the room and looked at our pictures. I actually felt kind of silly. Why was I here? "Would you two like something to drink?" asked mom.

"Yes please," said Jessie.

Mom gave us each a glass of orange juice. I had to laugh out loud. Here I was the owner of his own company, sitting here with a little girl, who I really don't know all that well, coloring pictures and drinking orange juice. Unbelievable! Then it happened. Toni came in the front door. Now I knew why I was here. She smiled and hugged her daughter and gave her a kiss.

Jessie showed her the pitchers she colored. "Can I see your pictures John?" she asked but was laughing.

Jessie got up and went in the room to show my dad her pictures. Toni smiled at me and said, "Thank you John, you'll never know how much this means to her."

"My pleasure, she's a great little girl. I guess we better get ready to go to McDonoos." I had to laugh knowing that's what Jessie calls it.

We went in Toni's car since I didn't have a car seat. When we went up to the counter I picked Jessie up and said, "Tell the man what you want." The young man behind the counter didn't look very happy but Jessie was and that's all that counted in my book.

"Happy meal, chicken nuggets, French fries and orange drink," said a smiling Jessie.

"Will that be all?"

"Yes sir, tank you." Even the young man had to grin when he saw how polite Jessie was. Then Toni and I ordered our sandwiches.

We sat down and talked while we ate. I asked her the usual questions and about her husband. I did mention she didn't have to talk about it if she didn't want to.

"Oh, I don't mind. It's been a couple of years now. I met him while I was in college. We became good friends and dated some. He enlisted in the Air Force. He was called up to go to Kuwait. We wrote back and forth quite a bit and when he came home he said he would be finishing his military service in Nevada. That's where I was finishing my medical degree.

"I had a couple of years yet to go. We began dating again and he asked me to marry him. I said to heck with it and we got married. A few months later I became pregnant with Jessie. Shortly after her birth, I was still in school, but Brent, my husband, was called back to go overseas.

"He was killed when the jeep he was riding in hit a land mine. I knew something had happened. I felt horrible all that day. When I got home from school I received the horrible news. I went over to the crib, picked up Jessie and cried.

"My parents and my sister and brother came up for the funeral service we had for him. They asked me my future plans and I told them I was going to finish the school year out and then do my internship back in Ohio."

"What about Brent's family?" I asked.

"Brent's mother died when he was a teenager so he was raised by his father who was an alcoholic. It's why Brent joined the service in the first place. I met his dad once but he didn't even attend the funeral. I knew that he received word that Brent was killed because the service men told me. I also sent him a letter but he never replied.

"After that I moved back home and in with my mom and dad. Mom watched Jessie while I did my internship. After two years I was ready to be on my own. That's when I bought into the partnership with the Animal Clinic. Roy Wilson is in his sixties and didn't want to work as hard anymore.

"His daughter Theresa didn't want to do it all by herself. She's in her forties. I was lucky to become a partner there. My parents live in Canton and I see them every week but forty miles, one way, was too far to drive every day. That's when I bought the house next to your parents.

"They've been so wonderful to me and I love your whole family. Your mom and dad are like second parents to me and Chris is probably my best friend. That's why I couldn't refuse when she asked me to be her maid of honor. Besides, it's about time I got out a little more."

I had tears in my eyes when she finished her story. I took her hand and squeezed it. An elderly couple looked over at me and said, "You have a beautiful family."

I just said "Thank you" and smiled at Toni.

"Well, that's my life in a nutshell. Jessie and the clinic are pretty much my life. Any other questions?"

"As a matter of fact I do have one." I looked up and Toni was trying to hold back a smile. "Chris already told you didn't she?"

"Told me what?" Toni started laughing. "Are you wanting to ask me something?"

I knew she was going to make me ask even though she knew what it was. "I have a dinner engagement with a client and his wife tomorrow. Would you do me the honor of being my escort for dinner?"

"I'd be delighted. What should I wear?" She was laughing again.

"Clothes would be nice. I have a feeling you'd look good in about anything." I wasn't kidding, she just has that natural beauty.

"I'll pick you up at six. I promise to be at my best behavior."

About that time Jessie was done eating. "Mom, can John walk with us tonight?"

"He can if he wants to. It's time to leave now anyway."

Most every evening Toni walks and Jessie rides her tiny bike with training wheels on it. I decided that a little walk wouldn't hurt me and besides I liked being with them.

As we were walking Toni told me that she really didn't date much since the death of her husband. She did go out a couple of times but said she just didn't feel right. She didn't have any feelings one way or another for the few men she dated. None of them ever met Jessie but knew her husband was killed. She said she still wore her wedding ring so she wouldn't be bothered. She did say it still didn't stop some men.

I knew I had to be on my best behavior. I was hoping to maybe build a relationship with Toni. When I left for home that night Jessie gave me a hug. I told her maybe we could go to the zoo sometime. I saw Toni look up in the heavens. Oh, oh, I knew I did something wrong.

"When John? When can we go? I like aminols." 

Toni looked at me. "John, whatever you say to her she takes to heart. She has no idea of time. Now she's expecting you to take her to the zoo."

"So, let's go to the zoo, say next Saturday. Sorry but you can explain to her when that is. I'll try to do better. You are going with us aren't you?"

She just shook her head and said, "Goodnight John."

Chris stopped in my office on Friday and asked if Toni agreed to go to dinner with me. I didn't even answer. I knew she had it all set up and probably even asked mom to watch Jessie.

On Friday I was right on time and so was Toni. Damn, she looked beautiful. "Doesn't Mommy look pretty?" said Jessie.

"Absolutely beautiful," I replied. It was the first time I had seen her hair not in a ponytail. Jessie ran in her bedroom and brought me the picture of her dad holding her that she told me about. I smiled at her and she went and put it back.

I explained to Toni that Jessie told me about the picture and said she would show it to me when I came over. "The little girl doesn't forget anything, does she?" Toni pointed to her calendar and Jessie had next Saturday marked to go to the zoo.

We walked Jessie next door to mom's. She told Toni how nice she looked and told me to treat her nice. I guess I was still mom's little boy.

We met Cliff Mayhew and his wife Ellen at the Red Lobster. After the introductions we ordered drinks and dinner. We did most of our talking about business before the dinner arrived.

I explained to the Mayhews about all the different web designs that were possible. There wasn't any design that we couldn't do. I asked what they didn't like about their present design.

Ellen looked over at Toni. "Toni, do you shop at our stores?"

"Yes, I have on occasion; I do some shopping on line."

"What do you think of our web site? I'm really interested in the truth," replied Ellen.

Toni looked over at me. I let her know to speak her mind. "To be honest, I find your site to be too cluttered. There is so much going on. My time is limited but when I go on line to buy something, I want to find it right away. I don't want to have to click on a half dozen things to buy a pair of pants.

"I would like to see a large spot where I can type in what I'm looking for, like the word 'pants' or 'shoes'. Then it takes me to what I'm looking for. No hassle and a lot quicker. I'm not saying that you can't advertise specials or discount items. Maybe a spot for special sales, but I just want to type in what I'm looking for and get there quickly."

"Exactly!" said Ellen. "I feel the same way. Shoppers can browse if they like but we need to make it easier and quicker for the busy shopper."

"Another thing I might mention to you. You have other search engines on your site. If a shopper types in shoes it takes them away from your site. You only need your own search engine on your site. Of course it's just my opinion."

"I like you Toni. I love a woman who tells it like it is. Do you work with John?"

"No, I'm a veterinarian. John and I are just good friends."

"Well you better hold on to her, John, she's a smart lady and beautiful too."

"I'll do my best," I said as I looked over at Toni. She was one wonderful and beautiful woman. I hoped everything would go well between us.

Cliff made an appointment for my team to come to his office the following week with plans to change his web site. We told him we could update it for him or show his computer people how to make changes after we finished setting up the program.

I think I have Toni to thank for this sale. She and Ellen hit it off beautifully. As we drove home I thanked her for going to dinner with me. I really did appreciate it. I walked her to my parents' door so she could pick up Jessie. I held her hands and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She smiled and walked into the house.

The whole next week I couldn't get her out of my mind. I didn't want to bother her every night because I knew she had a routine. She worked Monday through Friday till five thirty. She picked up Jessie and spent as much time as she could with her.

On Saturdays she worked till noon. That was the day I wanted to stop and see her. On Sunday she usually went to see her parents in Canton. Once in a while they would come and see her, she said.

On Wednesday night I called her to remind her about the zoo on Saturday. I know she wouldn't forget but I just wanted to hear her voice. When I called she said that Jessie reminds her every day. She takes out her crayon and marks off the day on the calendar.

I showed up at one o'clock on Saturday and they were ready to go. We put Jessie's car seat in my car so I would be driving. The day was great. Jessie was a lot of fun. We got her a stroller and I pushed her around the zoo in it. She loved the animals and I loved being with Toni.

"She really likes you," said Toni. "She's never taken to another man like she has you."

"I really like her too," I replied. "To be honest, I like her mother too. Do you think there's a chance we could start dating?"

"I think we already have," she said with a smile.

We stopped by the souvenir store and like every kid, Jessie wanted everything. "Don't spoil her John, she can have one item," said Toni.

She picked out a stuffed rhino and gave it a big hug. "Tank you John." She was always polite. I liked her little lisp; she always made me smile.

Jessie fell asleep as soon as we were in the car. Toni and I talked about the future. She told me what she hoped for and how Jessie was first in her life. I told her right now I didn't have a first person in my life but had a couple of good prospects. It got a smile from her.

She did let me kiss her lightly when we said goodnight. It really felt good. I didn't want to push things along to fast but I knew I was falling in love with both Toni and Jessie. I do have to admit I was afraid of getting burned. Toni seemed too good to be true, at least in my mind.

The following week I couldn't stop thinking about her. I wanted to see her but we hadn't made any plans. One of my clients had given me four tickets to a baseball game. They were club seats, which are some of the best seats available. I'm not a big sports fan. But I thought Toni might like to go.

I took a chance and called Toni at work. When she answered the phone she seemed surprised that I called her at work.

"Is everything all right, John?"

"Yes, sorry to call you at work but I have tickets to a baseball game for Saturday night and was wondering if you would like to go."

"I don't know John, I have to find someone to watch Jessie."

"No, we'll take her with us. She'll love it. We have the best seats in the house. I have four tickets and thought about asking dad to come with us."

"Are you sure you want to take Jessie? She is only three."

"Yes, I'm sure. So are we going?"

"Ok, I've never been to a baseball game before. This ought to be interesting. Call me tonight if anything changes. I have to get back to work. I have a puppy that needs my attention. Bye John."

I called dad and he loved the idea of club seats. I told him I was taking Toni and Jessie and had an extra ticket.

"Getting kind of fond of her aren't you John? I've seen you more in the last month than I have in the last year."

"Dad, I do care for her but I'll have to see if it works out. Dating a widow with a child is a new thing for me. My luck with women isn't the greatest."

"Don't worry John, something tells me this time it's different. Just take your time and it will all work itself out. Oh, and thanks for the game ticket. I'll do the driving, if you don't mind."

I called Toni back that evening and let her know dad was going and we would be leaving right after she gets home from work. I asked her if she told Jessie yet and she told me my dad told her after I had called him. She was excited and marked her calendar as soon as she walked in the house.

The game was great. As soon as we walked into the ball park I picked up Jessie and carried her. We had to stop at a souvenir stand. Dad bought Toni and Jessie a ball cap. Dad and I already had ours on.

Jessie was having a great time. She wanted a hot dog when the vendor came around. Toni told her she would share one with her. Dad and I got a beer and dad got his favorite, peanuts.

Jessie had no idea what was going on but was just having fun being there. I did get her a cotton candy but I had to help her eat it. About the fifth inning she came to me got on my lap and went to sleep. I swear it brought tears to my eyes. She woke up about the time the game was over. On the way out I wanted to buy her another souvenir, but Toni said she already got the hat.

"Dad bought her the hat. I want to get her something." I bet I sounded like a spoiled kid.

After smiling at me Toni said, "Ok, but only one thing. I mean it."

I lifted Jessie up and told her she could only get one item. She asked for an Indian Bobble Head doll. On the way home dad drove and I sat up front with him. It seemed like old times when I was young and went to games with my dad.

When we got home Jessie was asleep again. I lifted her out of the car seat and carried her to her bed. I laid her down, took off her ball cap, and put it on her Rhino she got from the zoo. Toni took her bobble head and set it on her dresser next to her Rhino. After removing her shoes, she decided to let her sleep in her clothes. It had been a long day.

She walked me to the door and I kissed her goodnight. Afterward she said there was something she wanted to talk to me about but it could wait. I knew she was tired and said goodnight.

I had to wonder what she wanted to talk to me about.

Chapter 3

I didn't get to see her the following Saturday. I had a client I had to see. I called her to say hi and ask her out the following Saturday but she told me she was going out with Chris, Cindy and Marie. They were doing some wedding planning.

By Monday I was missing her. I was still wondering what she wanted to talk to me about. Did she think we were getting too close? I guess I think the worst when it comes to me and women.

Helen came in the office and said one of our clients left us two tickets to another baseball game for the following Saturday. I already knew that Toni couldn't go and I wasn't that big of a baseball fan. I called my dad and asked him if he could use the tickets. 

He said he could and maybe he would ask Jason, seeing he was going to be his new son. He already knew the women were getting together. I told dad that I would drop the tickets off after work on Friday.

It was a busy week but I couldn't help thinking about Toni and Jessie. Around seven on Friday I stopped by dad's to drop off the tickets. I looked over and saw a strange car in Toni's driveway. I didn't say anything to dad because I didn't want to look concerned. Dad went to get us a couple of beers and I looked out the side window where I could see Toni's porch.

I saw a young man step out on the porch holding Jessie. Then Toni came out the door. She sure seemed happy. My stomach started to tie in knots. The man put Jessie down and she ran back into the house. About that time dad came out with the beers.

We began drinking and dad was talking but I wasn't hearing much of what he was saying. The doorbell rang and mom answered it. It was Toni with this man. They walked in and mom said, "Hi Tim, what brings you into town?"

"It's our mom's birthday and we came down to see her."

Toni spoke, "I saw John's car pull up and I wanted to introduce him to Tim."

Dad and I walked into the room, my stomach still in knots. Toni did the introduction. "Tim, you wanted to meet John. Here he is. John this is my brother Tim."

A big spasm of relief just entered my body. I quickly regained my senses and shook his hand. I think Toni spotted my actions.

"We were wondering if you are free on Sunday. It's our mother's birthday and they are having a cookout. Apparently a little girl has been talking a lot about you and my family would like to meet you," said Toni.

"Sure, I'd love to meet your family. What time do you want me to pick you up?"

Tim spoke, "We are going to mom's tomorrow and taking Jessie with us since Toni is going out with your sisters. Mom figured we could start the cookout around noon. It's takes about an hour to get there."

About that time the doorbell rang again. Mom opened it and in ran Jessie followed by a woman and two other little kids. "I'm sorry but she said she wanted to see John." Jessie ran to me and I picked her up.

"John this is my wife Dee and my two kids Mike and Pat, they're five and six. You'll meet my sister and her two kids Sunday. They are coming in tomorrow. It was nice meeting you John. I guess we better get back over to Toni's."




My Sister's Wedding



I gave my replies and gave Jessie a kiss on the cheek and a hug. I told her I would see her Sunday. Toni told me to stop by sometime around eleven on Sunday. She said bye to mom and dad and gave me a light kiss on the cheek. She whispered in my ear, "I know you were jealous," smiling when she left.

Mom said later that Toni's family came down for Easter and she met everyone. "Her mom and dad are really nice people. I'm going to bake a pie for you to take and give to Marsha," said mom.

On Sunday I picked up Toni. She put the car seat in my car. Jessie would be coming back with us. Mom gave me two pies to give to Marsha an apple and a peach. "Tell her happy birthday from us and that we hope to see them soon."

We set the pies on the floor in the back. Mom had them in a box. As we drove off I had to wonder how much I had missed by never coming around? My family and Toni's seemed to know each other.

Toni was dressed in shorts, I had on slacks. "You have some great legs," I said to Toni.

"Thank you," was all she said.

"Is there anything I should know about your family before meeting them? I asked.

"They are a wonderful family and pretty protective when it comes to me. Just be yourself, you'll do fine."

"Was this what you wanted to talk to me about when you mentioned it last week?" I asked.

"No, I'll tell you about it later after the visit with my parents."

I knew not to question her anymore. When she was ready to tell me, she would let me know. I didn't want to push her because it seemed this was important to her.

When we arrived at the Cooks', we were greeted by Tim. A few seconds later Jessie ran up to hug her mom. I stooped down and she gave me a hug too. I was introduced to Roger and Marsha, Toni's parents. Afterwards I was introduced to everyone else that was there. I would do my best to remember names.

"Let's all go outside," said Marsha. "Jeff and Amy are in charge of the grill. Toni can introduce you to her sister." I handed her the pies and said mom and dad wished her a happy birthday.

"You have the nicest parents, I love them both," replied Marsha.

We went out in the back yard and Amy was almost as cute as Toni. You could tell they were sisters. Amy was a couple of years older.

We were all sitting around talking; Tim handed me a beer. "So John, tell us a little about yourself."

"Hey, this isn't an interrogation room," replied Toni.

"Sorry Sis, I didn't mean it that way. It's just that we've heard a lot about him and was wondering what he did for a living."

"It's ok, Toni. If I didn't know the man dating my sister I'd want to know about him too. I went to college, got a degree in Web design and engineering. I started my own business eight years ago and it's doing great. You've met Chris, my younger sister, and she works for me and so does her fiancé, Jason."

"How did you and Toni finally meet?" asked Dee.

"My sister is getting married and she told me Toni was her maid of honor. When I found out she lived next door to mom and dad I went to visit them and met Toni and Jessie."

"Jessie is infatuated with you. Every time we see her she says, 'John colored pictures with me, John took me to McDonalds, John took me to the zoo.' Last week she said you took her to a baseball game," said Marsha.

"I love Jessie. She's the sweetest and best behaved little girl I've ever met. She is very hard to say no to." Toni was smiling while I was talking.

"So, is this serious with you and Toni? The reason I ask is not to pry in your personal life but Toni's had it rough the last couple of years. After a year or so we told her she ought to get out once in awhile. She tried going on a couple of dates but said it just wasn't the right time.

"All of a sudden she meets you and we've never seen her happier. So of course we didn't want to see her get hurt but she insists she knows what she's doing. So, I guess that's why we invited you here today. To try and get to know you," said Marsha.

Toni seemed a bit embarrassed. I didn't want her to feel that way. "I'll just say I deeply care for both Toni and Jessie. We are taking it slow and hopefully building a relationship. I've not had the best relationships in the past and that's why I'm still single. I want this one to work out more than anything. We're taking it a day at a time. I will say she's the best thing that ever happened to me."

I knew that was sticking my neck out but it was the truth and I wanted Toni to see that. After that we had a wonderful time. We ate, played yard games and talked. It was starting to get dark when we decided it was time to leave. We said our goodbyes to Toni's family, put Jessie in the car seat and headed for home.

Jessie as usual was asleep in minutes and Toni told me is was time to talk. I don't know if I was nervous or scared but Toni wanted to go first.

"Thursday week I'm going to a one day veterinarian conference in Chicago. Mom has agreed to watch Jessie for me. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me. I figured instead of flying we could drive there. We would leave on Thursday. Mom said she would come and get Jessie Wednesday night.

"We would be there overnight on Thursday. The conference is all day Friday. I figured you could take your computer and work out of the room or one of the meeting rooms they supply. We would be coming home on Saturday."

"Ok, but I have some obvious questions. What are the room accommodations? Are you saying what I'm thinking?"

"Either two queen size or one king size bed. Yes we will be together. That's why I had to wait and see how you really felt about me. I'm not interested in a sexual fling, God knows I could have found that anytime. I'm interested in you and if you think we're capable of building a life together."

"Toni, I've been infatuated in you ever since the day we met. The more time I spend with you and Jessie, the more I fall in love with you. The only problem I have is my past. If you knew much about it I'm afraid you might think differently of me."

"John, I know more about you then I'll ever tell you. Before we met you have to remember your sister is my best friend. I had dinner with your family dozens of times. Almost every time I was there a conversation revolved around you. Sometimes good, others not so good. That's why I became intrigued about you. The black sheep of the family, the invisible man that I've heard a lot about but never met."

"So are you going to tell me some of the things you think you know so I came be honest with you and tell you if it's true? There is a lot of exaggeration that goes on in my family."

"If you want to hear it, I'm willing to tell you."

"Ok, I want to be honest with you but I have promised to keep a few secrets that I won't reveal, 'cause I gave my word."

"Ok, let's begin with your dating. Back in high school you didn't play sports. You did however date a few cheerleaders. In college you were an all 'A' student but you also partied quite a bit. I know the college you went to was a party school. You've thought you met the right girl a few times but found out they weren't interested in much else beside the sex."

"Where did you get this information?"

"Just tell me if it's not true. You have to understand that women talk a lot more about their sex lives then men do. I have to tell you that your brothers always seem to talk about your love life. I don't know if they're jealous or they don't think you can find the right women. That is except Dave, he carries a grudge against you.

"Your sisters are quite the opposite. They all adore you and get mad at their husbands when they make fun of you. I find that quite odd since they hardly ever see you. Cindy is a story of its own.

"Then there's April, Marie's sister. You didn't make enough money for her but she told Marie that you were the best lover she has ever been with. She married a doctor but misses the sex life she had with you. Now she wishes she would have waited for you.

"According to Marie, you walked away from the relationship. Now you're afraid some women might want you for your money. You're not sure who to trust or believe. I want you to know, I'm not one of those women. I have some college loans outstanding but I make enough to pay them off over the next few years. So, any questions?"

"Yes, a few. What do you know about the grudge with David?"

"Promise not to get mad at David and I'll tell you," replied Toni.

"That's impossible without knowing what he said. I'll promise not to talk to him about whatever it is but I don't know if I'll get mad or not."

"At one of the dinner parties at your parents house David drank a little to much. I asked him why he seemed to dislike you? After all you're his brother. He then told me you slept with his wife. I had a hard time believing it. Cindy came out on the porch and I was sure she knew what he said to me.

"I have to say I was lost for words. Cindy called David an asshole and if he ever told anyone that story again that she would divorce him. She told him she loved him and was only being honest with him and didn't want any secrets between them. She told me the truth and what really happened. She mentioned that she didn't even know David at the time and she reminded him that it was you that introduced the two of them."

"David is an idiot. Cindy is a wonderful woman. We were together one time but we were just friends. I wonder how many people in my family know about Cindy and I. She doesn't deserve to be humiliated."

"Just your sisters and of course me. Chris told Cindy about some of Dave's old girlfriends so she could tell him that she knew some of his past life too. I'm pretty sure it worked because David apologized to me and he did say he really loved Cindy."

"Why me? You are beautiful, intelligent, a fantastic personality. You could probably have any man you want."

"It started out that I was intrigued about you. Thirty-two and never even engaged. I wondered why. I've seen your pictures and you are a handsome man. I knew you were smart. Everyone has told me so. Your sisters truly love you and I mentioned your sisters adore you. I wanted to meet you.

"When I did, you were holding my daughter. She loves relatives but never goes to strangers. She must have felt something special about you. We went out a few times and you didn't just try to hit on me. You were always nice to me but I felt something more. I felt us getting closer.

"You treated Jessie like she was your own daughter. We've been going out for a couple of months now and I want to go to the next level. I need to find out if we belong together. Believe me I'm not taking this lightly. I asked you to go with me to Chicago because I trust you and don't think you would have gone unless you wanted more than sex."

"Damn, I feel that you can read my mind. Toni, I know that even though we haven't made love yet, that I love you. I have no doubts whatsoever."

"We'll see if you feel the same way as we head home Saturday." 

****

We arrived at the Ramada Inn and checked in. The room was for Mr. and Mrs. Cramer. That was Toni's last name. We went up to our room; it had one king size bed. It was already seven in the evening. Her meeting was starting at nine the next morning.

We had stopped on the road and got something to eat. Toni said she was going to take a quick shower. I flipped on the TV and figured I'd take a quick shower when she was done. I had all kind of thoughts going through my mind. How should I act? Should I wear a condom? My mind was spinning when Toni came out of the shower.

She had on a pair of pajamas. I swear I didn't expect it. "What? Are you laughing at my PJ's? I haven't worn nightgowns for years. Maybe after tonight I'll consider something sexier," said Toni.

"Believe me you look cute in your PJ's. I'm going to take a quick shower. Is it all right if I just wear briefs?"

"That's fine," laughed Toni.

While I was in the shower Toni unpacked her suitcase and mine. She hung up my trousers and shirts but left the rest of my things in the suitcase. She said she didn't want to go through my personal things but also didn't want my clothes to get wrinkled.

She said she had called the front desk for a seven o'clock wakeup call. Her meeting was at nine. I had to smile when she told me she was very nervous and she talks a lot when she gets that way.

"Toni, I'm in love with you. All I want is to make you happy. I hate to ask you this, but do I need to wear a condom?"

She started laughing. "I'm sorry, it just sounded so funny to me. To answer your question, I started taking birth control pills when I went out a couple of times a few months ago. I never needed them but continued taking them so I guess that leaves it up to you."

She was sitting on the edge of the bed, still smiling. I pushed her back lightly and she was laying on her back with her arms above her head. I put my left arm over her hands to hold them above her head and at the same time began to kiss her gently.

I began to unbutton her pajama top. I opened it up. She had no bra on underneath it. I leaned over and kissed her again only this time I gently massaged her breasts. I removed my left arm to free her hands and I moved down and began kissing her breasts. As I began to suck on her nipples her hands were holding my head in place.

Her body was so taut and tight. "God, you're so beautiful," I said to her.

I went from one breast to the other. Kissing, sucking and licking her, I could hardly get enough of this woman. She was serious now also. "Love me John, please make love to me."

Her legs were still hanging over the side of the bed. I got up and leaned over and starting kissing my way down her taut tummy. I laid my head on her tummy for a few seconds and she sort of hugged me to her. I continued my journey down her beautiful body, stopping at the top of her pajama bottoms and slowly started pulling them down, kissing every inch of her.

When I reached her mound I pulled her pajama bottoms off and buried my face in her trimmed and very soft mound. I could smell her sex and kept working my way down. I began licking her nub after placing her legs on my shoulders, my hands holding on to her thighs. She was loving it as much as I was loving doing it to her. My tongue finally reached her sex. I first pushed my tongue into her and she moaned.

I pressed harder till my whole face was pushed up against her pussy. She began to make noises and I heard her say, "Oh God, John I'm coming."

I pressed my face harder against her and my tongue as deep into her as I could as she climaxed. I felt her pulsating against my face. "John I'm sorry, but it felt so good."

"Sorry? I wanted you to come. I want to do everything to you and for you."

She sat up and took her pajama top off and moved into the middle of the bed. I slipped of my briefs and got between her legs. She spread her legs and I began to rub my cock up and down against her soft and very wet pussy.

"You're going to tease me aren't you?" she said.

"Just a little until you tell me what you want." I was smiling at her, rubbing my cock against her pussy.

I could tell she was loving it but I kept waiting for her to say something other than "Oh God, it feels so good."

I pushed just the head of my cock into her and she held her breath. I pulled my cock back out and she said, "You're mean John. Please put it back. Is that what you want to hear?"

"Yes, but I would prefer to hear, that you love me and want me to make passionate love to you."

"John, I love you, make passionate love to me and fuck me." She smiled after saying it.

"Yes, Dear, whatever you want." I pushed my cock all the way into her in one motion and she gasped. I stopped for a few seconds and then started pumping slow in and out of her. She felt so good.

I knew I wasn't going to last much longer and told her so. I held her legs up and pumped fast and hard. I felt my cock get harder and started to come. I pushed my cock as deep as I could and held it there while I came.

"Oh God, I feel you, I feel you coming deep inside of me. Oh, so good."

I knew she was having an orgasm at the same time. I was holding her legs high in the air and she was holding on to my arms. I felt her pussy pulsating around my cock. After a couple of minutes I let her legs come down but was still inside of her.

I lay across her but held my weight on my arms. She pulled my head down and kissed me. I knew her juices were still on my face. "So, that's what I taste like." She smile and kissed me again.

I finally pulled out of her and lay next to her on the bed. It was starting to get late for someone who had to get up early. I got up and turned off the lights. When I got back in bed she was on her side and I cuddled up next to her. 

I put my arm around her and she pushed her beautiful butt up against me. I couldn't help getting hard again and I guided into her pussy from behind. We did a slow fuck that lasted about ten minutes. I came after I felt her pussy pulsating. I fell asleep while still buried in her. Of course sometime through the night I rolled over on my back.

We woke up to the wakeup call at seven. Toni told me I didn't need to get up but she had to get a shower. She grabbed some tissues off the nightstand and pushed them between her legs and rushed to the bathroom. A few minutes passed and I heard her in the shower. I had to take a whiz so I didn't figure she would mind.

I got up and glanced in the shower after taking a piss. She looked so sexy all soaped up. I stepped into the shower behind her and pulled her to me.

"John, no John, I have to get ready for the conference." I was rubbing soap on her back but mainly on her ass.

"John! No! We don't have time." She was saying no but smiling at the same time.

I had a hard-on by now and she knew it. "Look, if instead of arguing with me, just lean forward and we'll be done in a few minutes."

I couldn't believe she did it. "Ok Buster, but you owe me one." She leaned forward and I took her from behind. I didn't last five minutes before I came. I felt bad that she didn't come and told her I could try and keep going.

"John, that was for you, and I will admit it felt good. Now will you please get out of the shower so I can get ready to go." She turned around, faced me and leaned forward and kissed me passionately. "That's to let you know that I'm not mad at you."

I got out of the shower and watched her get dressed. She looked nice in a black skirt and white blouse. Thanks to me she didn't have time to do her hair so she put it in a ponytail. She still looked great.

"The conference starts at nine. They'll break for lunch at noon if you want to come and meet me we can eat lunch together. The meeting will end at six."

She kissed me and left for her conference. I took the time to clean up and headed down for some breakfast. I asked at the front desk if they had a small room where I could do some computer work. I went in and called my office and Helen gave me some sites that needed repair.

While I was working I got a call from Chris on my cell phone. "Hey Boss, how was your night? Anything you want to tell me?"

"Just one thing. I told you, you would be the first to know so, I'm in love with Toni. I'm pretty sure she feels the same about me. Just letting you know that you were right."

"Oh John, that's great. What's next?"

"Give me a break here. Anything else you need to know you can get it from Toni. I hear you woman talk quite a bit."

"I'm happy for you John. Toni really is a great friend. I actually called to give you some more work to do." She gave me a number of calls I needed to make. It was just standard business but would help me pass the day.

At noon I went to the large conference room and waited outside the door. It opened and the people were leaving for lunch; they had an hour. I looked in the room and some tall guy was talking to Toni. She would back up and he would move forward. I couldn't hear what they were saying but I saw Toni show him her wedding ring that she still wore. He held up his hand and showed her his.




My Sister's Wedding



I decide to interrupt this conversation. "Hi Honey, ready for lunch?"

The guy looked at me and said he had to leave. Toni looked at me and gave me a light kiss. "Thank you, he gives vets a bad name, the jerk."

"What did he want?" I asked.

"Me! He asked me out for lunch and maybe cocktails later. I showed him my ring but it didn't faze him. The jerk was also married."

"What would you have done if I wasn't here to save you?" I said with a smile.

"I carry pepper spray and already had it in my hand." She smiled as she showed me the little spray bottle.

We ate a light lunch because we thought we'd tour Chicago a little and have a nice dinner out. I told her Chris called and asked how we were doing.

"What did you tell her?"

"The truth, that I'm in love with you and if she wanted to know more she'd have to talk to you."

After her conference I was back waiting for her. This time the jerk was one of the first ones out the door. We returned to our room to freshen up before going out. I took her in my arms and kissed her. "Oh no, I know you too well. I won't get to see any of Chicago if we get started."

We took a tour of some of the Chicago sights, had a great dinner and got back to the motel around eleven. I kissed her as we got in the room. "No, it's my turn," she said as she started unbuttoning my shirt. She then undid my belt buckle and let my pants drop to the floor.

I then undid her blouse and skirt. They joined my shirt and pants on the floor. We were kissing when she stopped and went to the phone and ordered room service. She ordered up strawberries and a can of whipped cream.

"What's that for?" I asked. "Are you still hungry?" 

"Collette told me to try this. She said she did it with Gary on their honeymoon. I hope you like strawberries."

It was about fifteen minutes before room service came up. I slipped on a robe and Toni was naked under the covers. I took the strawberries and cream and tipped the waiter.

We started our night just like the night before but when I kissed her breasts I put whipped cream on them. When I got to her pussy I sprayed the whipped cream on and some in her pussy. She screamed out.

"This is kind of kinky but I love it," said Toni. "I wonder where Collette ever learned this? She seems so reserved. I guess we all have our little secrets."

I dipped the strawberries into Toni. She would take a bit and then I'd finish off the strawberry. After we ate a half dozen strawberries, Toni took the can and sprayed whipped cream all over my cock.

"You better love me if I'm going to do this for you," she said as she ate the whipped cream off my cock. She sprayed me again but this time I laid her on her back, she spread her legs and I pushed my whipped cream coated cock deep into her.

We made love one more time that evening. We got up in the morning and showered separately before heading for home. I had a wonderful time but I told her I had something to ask her.

"What John, what do you need to ask me? I think I made it quite clear that I'm in love with you."

"Toni, marry me! I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

"Wow, that was quick. Are you sure you don't want to wait awhile until you're sure? I love you and would marry you in a heartbeat but once I say yes, there's no turning back. I need for you to be sure and of course you have to ask Jessie's permission. You know we're a package deal."

"So if Jessie says ok then your answer is yes?

"Just remember this is for keeps. Don't forget I neuter animals for a living." Thank God she was laughing when she said that.

When we got to her parents' home Jessie greeted us. I brought her a t-shirt from Chicago. I also got her another stuffed animal, a hippo this time. When I handed it to her Toni said she didn't see me buy it. I told her I knew the one item rule and the shirt was from her, not from me.

"Jessie, I have something to ask you that can't wait. Come and sit down with me."

We walked to the couch and she sat on my lap. Toni and her parents were standing in the doorway. "Jessie, I love you and I love your mommy. I asked her to marry me and be my wife. She said I needed to ask you for permission."

"Will you be my daddy then? What about my other daddy?"

"Honey, you're very special and will have two daddies. The one who gave you life and is in heaven as your guardian angel. I will be here to help take care of you and mommy. I will be living with you and mommy at your house and we can do things together all the time."

"Where will you sleep?"

"Me and mommy will share her bed and you get to keep your own room."

"Can I call you daddy?"

"Of course Sweetheart. I would love that."

She hugged me and gave me her ok. I turned to Toni and her parents and said, "Well Toni, will you marry me?"

She was crying when she said yes. I looked up and her mom was crying too. All we had to do now is set a date.

Chapter 4

We got to Toni's house about eight in the evening. It was still light out so we went to tell my parents the news of our getting married. Chris answered the door and smiled.

"Ok, what happened?" asked Chris.

Mom and dad came into the room. I had a sleeping Jessie in my arms. I looked over at Toni. She smiled and said, "We're getting married!"

Chris's scream woke up Jessie. "I'm sorry Jessie but it's such good news. When are you two getting hitched? Do you want to get married on the cruise with Jason and me? That would be so great."

Mom and dad told us congratulations. My dad shook my hand and gave Toni a hug. "So, when are you expecting to get married?" asked Mom.

Toni spoke, "We don't know yet. Chris, thank you for the offer but there is no way that we are going to share your special day. It's your wedding and we will be there for you. John just asked me today, we need a few days to get a handle on it."

Jessie said with sleepy eyes, "John is going to be my daddy. He's going to live with me and mommy." I hugged her to my chest. God, I loved this little girl. I saw my dad smiling.

We went to Toni's and put Jessie to bed. She had a long day. I kissed Toni and told her we could go shopping Sunday and get her an engagement ring. I kissed her one more time and headed home to my condo. It seemed so lonely when I got there.

For the next month or so I would go by mom's on Wednesday night and Toni and I would have dinner with them. Saturday became our day. We would try and do something with Jessie on that day. We took her to the amusement parks and the aquarium.

My favorite was when we went to the beach. Damn, Toni looked great in a two piece bathing suit. "Are you staring at my butt?" she asked. Luckily Jessie didn't hear her, she was playing in the sand.

"Yes, I was staring at your butt and it's one fine butt. Boy, what I'd like to do with that," I replied and laughed.

"Just so you know I should have a sign on my butt that says, 'exit only'. You can touch it, rub it, even kiss it, but you're not putting anything in it." She was laughing.

I quickly leaned over and squeezed her ass. I made sure Jessie didn't see me doing it. After that I played in the sand with my future daughter while her mom lay in the sun.

About the only time we made love was after we put Jessie to bed. We usually did it in the living room but had to be quiet. One Saturday night Toni and I went out for the evening. Mom watched Jessie for us. It was the first time in years that I had sex in the car. I sat on the passenger side and Toni turned toward me and straddled me. It was hard to believe that I used to do that when I was younger and actually enjoyed it. Even Toni laughed until she got a Charlie horse in her thigh.

It was now less than three weeks before the cruise and the wedding of Chris and Jason. Chris called a meeting at the house to see if everything was finalized. Marie, Jason, Cindy, Toni and I were there. My brother Dave came with Cindy. Mom and dad were there also. They were paying out extra money for the wedding.

The way it was set up, everyone who was going was paying for their own cruise. Some were bringing their kids also and were sharing their cabins. I had my own and Toni and Jessie had their own. Toni didn't want to sleep with me in front of Jessie till we were married. I agreed to go along with her.

Mom and dad were paying for their cabin as well as Chris and Jason's. They also paid an extra two thousand dollars for the wedding hall and a buffet on the ship. Dad said it would be a lot cheaper than throwing a big wedding at home.

Alcoholic drinks are not included in the price of the cruise but dad said he would pay for beer only. Non-alcoholic beverages were free with the cruise. We had to thank Chris for setting this whole thing up. She was the travel agent that made all the arrangements.

Chris asked her if everything was ready. "Most everything is fine but I have one complication I'm working on. We're over booked by one cabin," replied Cindy.

I asked, "What happened? Didn't everyone go through you?"

"They were suppose to, but two couples related to Jason called the cruise line and said they were booking their cruise through me and reserved two cabins. When I went to book the last couple the cruise line told me we reserved sixteen cabins but had seventeen reservations. There are sixty people in all," said Cindy.

"So what happens now?" asked Jason.

"We have two choices," replied Cindy. "I'm waiting to see if there are any cancellations. I'm in touch with the cruise line daily. The other choice is to see if anyone is willing to double up. It doesn't look very good. There are only two people with single occupancy. John, one is you and the other is Marie's sister April."

"What?" I asked. "April is going?" I looked over at Marie and also over at Toni. Neither seemed very happy.

Marie said, "When April heard that Chris was getting married she was one of the first to sign up. I had no idea her husband wasn't going. A month or so later she said he had a convention to go to that week and couldn't make it. John, I'll be honest with you. She did ask if you were going and I told her you were the best man.

"I don't know if that made a difference or not. You hardly even knew Toni at that time."

I asked Cindy for the list and went though it to see if there was anyone that I thought might double up. I sure the hell wasn't going to room with April.

Jason asked, "Since it was someone in my family who made their own reservation, do you want me to talk with them and tell them we're over booked?"

Everyone was making different suggestions but none were going to work. Finally I told them I had the perfect solution. "What John, how can we solve this without getting anyone upset?" asked Jason.

I walked over to Toni. "Honey, I have the perfect plan. Marry me next Saturday and we can use the cruise as our honeymoon. We can then share a cabin and the problem would be solved."

Toni stared at me. "John, we said we didn't want to interfere with Chris's wedding."

"We won't be. You said you just wanted to go to a preacher and get married, not a lot of fan fare. We can ask your mom and dad and my parents to be our witnesses. Then on the following Wednesday we will start our cruise by being the best man and matron of honor at Chris and Jason's wedding."

"John, some of us wanted to be at your wedding too," said Chris.

"It's ok, as I said we just wanted a private wedding and besides we'll all be on the cruise together. What do you say Toni? Will you marry me next Saturday and become my wife?"

Toni wasn't sure what to say. Everyone was quiet waiting for her answer. "Damn you John! You could sell an air conditioner to an Eskimo. Yes, I'll marry you next week. I guess I'll get to wear my blue gown twice."

I kissed her and everyone began talking at once.

"Just so everyone knows. We don't want our wedding to anyway interfere with Chris's plans. Does everyone understand this?" asked Toni.

Everyone said they understood. Cindy said she would make the changes with the cruise ship. All cabins were now full. It was to late for any more reservations and anyone canceling couldn't get their deposits back.

Chris asked me what I was going to do with my condo. "I guess I'll sub lease it. I have another year on my agreement."

"I know this sounds like a bad time but can Jason and I sub lease from you? We both live with our parents and are looking for a place. We both have good jobs and could give you references." She started laughing. "We are serious John. You can even leave some of the furniture that you don't want to move to Toni's."

Wow, what a night it's been. I will be getting married next Saturday and moving out of my Condo. I already had someone to sub lease it too.

****

The following week went by fast. Toni and I went and applied for our marriage license on Monday. She told me when she called her parents about getting married, all they asked was for the small service to be held in their church. To us it didn't make a lot of difference. We told them it would just be them and my parents. Oh, and of course Jessie.

We explained it to mom and dad on Wednesday and they said it was fine with them. It was only an hour's drive. On Thursday Toni told me she and Jessie were going to Canton and spend Friday with her mom. Her mom was old-fashioned and said the groom shouldn't see his bride before they met at the altar.

Dad said he would pick me up at my condo at eight thirty. We were to be at the church by ten. I was going to ride with them so that Toni and I could ride back together.

The whole week we were running around making sure everything was set. I picked up our license and I had her wedding ring at my house. I reminded her to bring the one she bought for me. She was already wearing her engagement ring and her wedding ring from her first marriage.

Everyone we talked to wished us the best. They asked why we weren't having a big wedding and I explained that Toni wanted to keep it private. Her parents already paid for a large wedding her first time out. To me it didn't make any difference. I just wanted to make Toni happy.

We did this a little different. I was standing in the front of the church in a nice suit with the pastor. My mom and dad stood beside me. The pastor had a piano player playing music and the doors at the back of the church opened up. Toni and Jessie walked up the aisle. Toni looked so beautiful in the blue gown that she bought for Chris's wedding.

Jessie was dressed in a blue dress also. She was a sweetie. Toni had a bouquet of flowers in one hand and was holding Jessie's hand with the other. Behind them were Toni's parents. They all walked to the front of the church. Our parents took a couple of steps back but stayed up front as our witnesses. Toni handed the flowers to her mother. Jessie took her grandmother's hand and kept very quiet.

We said our vows. When I put the ring on her finger I noticed her other wedding ring was gone. She later told me she put it away to give to Jessie when she got older. I kissed my new bride. A friend of Toni's dad took a few pictures of Toni and I, also some of all of us together. We did want them for our future memories.

After leaving the church we were going back to our house to change clothes. Then mom and dad were taking us out for dinner. Toni kissed her parents and said she would probably see them tomorrow.

As we drove home I asked Toni how she felt.

"Happy but yet a little sad. Maybe we should have at least invited the family but I didn't want to interfere with Chris's wedding."

"It's ok, we'll be seeing them all on the cruise anyway. I'm just happy that you're my wife."

When we pulled up to our house there were dozens of cars in our yard. "What the hell's going on?" I said to Toni.

There were maybe a hundred or more people at our house and at mom and dads. There was a big sign that read, "CONGRATULATIONS JOHN AND TONI."

Chris was the first to run up to our car followed by Marie. "You didn't think you were going to get away without a party did you?" Toni got out and was in tears but so were Chris and Marie.

Mom and dad pulled up behind us and Toni's parents were there also. They had been in on the whole thing. That's why they wanted Toni to stay with them on Friday to give the family time to set up for the party.

As we walked to the house, we were greeted by family and friends. Toni couldn't believe it when her brother and sister and their families came to see her. She was in tears but they were very happy tears.

All my employees were there as well as the people Toni worked with. "How did you guys pull this off without us finding out?" I asked Jason.

"It's wasn't easy but Chris and Marie deserve all the credit. They did a lot of e-mailing, phone calls and texting. Chris said there was no way she wasn't going to throw a party for you and Toni."

My brothers Larry and Gary both congratulated us. Their wives, Theresa and Collette gave me a big hug. The biggest surprise was when Cindy hugged me, and my brother Dave came over and gave me a big hug.

He said, "I love you John. I'm sorry for saying all the things I've said about you." It actually brought tears to my eyes. Toni had been crying ever since we pulled up.

Toni said she was going to the house so she and Jessie could change clothes and would be right out. In the back yard there were tables of food set up. All the guests had brought covered dishes. There was even beer and spirits in the coolers.

It was a wonderful party. It went on till evening and some of the families began to leave. Toni and I thanked everyone for coming. We had mostly family left when I asked Cindy if everything was set for the cruise and wedding.

"Yes, but we did end up getting a cancellation today."

Marie spoke. "I called April today and invited her to your wedding reception. I guess she was shocked. She didn't know you were even dating. She told me to tell you congratulations. About a half hour later Cindy called me and said she cancelled her reservation on the cruise."

My sister couldn't help but laugh and also got a big hug from Toni.

"So now we have an empty cabin that's half paid for," replied Cindy.

"Damn, that means we got married for nothing." I looked over at Toni and she slugged me. She knew I was joking and so did everyone else.

"I'll show you why you got married to me," said Toni. She turned and sat on my lap like you would give a lap dance, put her arms around my head and kissed me very, very passionately. She must have put everything into that kiss. 

Everyone was laughing and Toni went to get up. I pulled her back down and gave her a light kiss and whispered in her ear she might want to sit there till a certain something went down. She laughed.

People started talking again and I let Toni get up. I mentioned something to Toni and she said she thought it was a wonderful idea. We walked over to her parents. "Roger, Marsha, I have something to ask you. I know it's very short notice but you heard that we have an extra cabin on the cruise for Chris and Jason's wedding.

"The cabin is already paid for. Would you like to join us on the cruise? We'd love to have you."

My parents started talking to them as well as Chris. I talked to Cindy and told her I would pay for any extra costs for double occupancy. 

Marsha asked Cindy if the cabin was totally paid for. Cindy looked over at me and then told Marsha that it was. She also mentioned that it would just go empty if they chose not to go. The cruise was Wednesday and there was no way to fill the cabin on such short notice. Toni's parents looked at each other and decided they would go.

Toni's siblings and their family said goodbye to us. They were staying at their parents' house that night and going home the following day. We thanked them over and over for coming to the surprise reception.




My Sister's Wedding



I forgot to mention that all night Jessie was telling everyone that I was her daddy. Now I was sitting there resting, talking to Dave when Jessie came up to me.

"Daddy, I'm tired." I knew she had a very long but happy day. I lifted her up and she laid her head on my shoulder and fell fast asleep. A few minutes later mom came over and told me to bring her into their house.

"I talked with Toni and this is your wedding night. You won't be getting too many nights alone. We'll bring Jessie over in the morning."

Everyone worked together and we had all the food put away. We'd take care of the table and chairs tomorrow. Toni and I said goodnight to everyone who was left but before leaving I grabbed the can of whipped cream.

Needless to say we had quite a night. We both slept in. Thank God mom called before coming over with Jessie. We told mom to give us about fifteen minutes. At least we were dressed when Jessie and mom came in.

Chapter 5

I spent the next couple of days packing my personal stuff and taking it to our house. Toni came with me in the evenings. I asked her what I should leave for Chris and Jason. They were just starting out.

"Honey, we have all the furniture, dishes, pots and pans we need. Let them have everything except anything you're attached to."

Chris and Jason stopped by to help us and were so happy. They had just about everything they needed to begin housekeeping. I did take my big screen TV.

I called a cleaning service, which would stop by on Wednesday after we left for the cruise and would clean the carpet, walls, refrigerator and do any other cleaning needed. I wanted the place in great condition for my little sister.

Very early Wednesday morning we went to the airport. We weren't all on the same flight but would arrive around the same time at the cruise ship. I did see mom and dad. They rode in with Roger and Marsha. They've become good friends. Chris and Jason were on our flight also. We asked them about seeing each other on their wedding day, which was planned for two o'clock, shortly after the ship left the dock.

"He just can't see me after I get dressed in my gown. I'm going to dress in your cabin with Toni. You and Jason can put your suits on in our cabin."

"Don't I have a say in this?" I asked.

Both women said "No!" at the same time. We all laughed.

Jessie loved the airplane. Once we were in the air she climbed on her mother's lap so she could see out the window better.

Once we arrived at the ship we all went to our cabins and got situated. Afterwards Toni and I, along with Jessie, walked around the deck to get familiar with the ship. It was huge. We checked out the room where the wedding was taking place. The actual wedding was being held in the movie theatre.

There was a sign in front of it that said, "Connors - Baker wedding at two o'clock. Movies will begin at four." We looked in and they had some decorations set up.

Next to the theatre was one of the many lounges. It had a sign also, "Private reception for Baker family. By Invitation only, from three to six." There were ship's personnel busy getting the room ready.

We went to the meet and greet that every cruise has. They basically spell out the rules and try to answer questions. We saw most of our wedding party there. Everyone seemed excited.

At one o'clock Toni kicked me out of our room. Chris gave me a kiss and I told them I'd see them at the wedding. Jason was nervous. He put on his tux and I just wore a suit. Chris made it as easy for everyone as possible. Men wore suits and her bridesmaids wore blue dresses.

I had a list of all the rooms where we had wedding guests. I walked along and knocked on each door and said it was almost time. Some had already left their rooms.

Jason and I went to the front of the theatre and took our places. The Captain of the ship was standing with us. He told us not to worry, he's done this a hundred times. The place was packed. I figured a few cruise people were there to see the wedding. We didn't mind.

Most everyone was seated when the music started. Each bridesmaid and groomsman walked down the aisle, up the three stairs onto the stage. The last to walk down the aisle was my beautiful, wonderful wife. Once we were all on the stage they rolled a white runner down the aisle.

Next came my daughter Jessie throwing rose petals. She was walking with one of my nephews who had rings pinned to a pillow. I had the real sets in my pocket. Jessie stood next to her mother and Troy, the ring bearer, stood next to his dad.

I saw everyone stand as my little sister, who looked gorgeous, walked down the aisle with my dad. I couldn't help having tears in my eyes. I knew Toni would be crying.

After the vows and exchanging of the rings, we heard the words, "Now I pronounce you husband and wife; you may kiss the bride."

The captain reminded everyone that the lounge next door was where the reception would be held. After the bride and groom and the wedding party left the theatre everyone headed for the reception. All the tables were set for the party and there was a buffet table ready to go.

A few announcements were made and everyone got up to get something to eat. Cindy had made an arrangement with one of the bands that would be playing in one of the lounges in the evenings to play for the wedding reception. It cost dad five hundred dollars. 

The food was great and everyone was having a good time. On the dance floor I watched my sister and her husband dance the first dance. After that everyone got up and joined them. I was holding Toni and it was just magical. I couldn't believe I found my soul mate.

Jessie was having fun playing with her new cousins. Of course she's played with them before. Jason's parents and relatives seemed to be having a good time. I watched as my dad got up and went to the microphone between songs.

"Welcome everyone, I'm Harold Connors, father of the bride. I hope you're all having a good time," at which everyone clapped and cheered.

"I got asked by my son John the other day; by the way, he got married to a wonderful woman, Toni, last Saturday and is on his Honeymoon." Again everyone was cheering.

"Dad, he asked me. How do you make it work. What's the secret to a good marriage? I want mine to succeed more then anything." Toni looked at me with tears in her eyes and kissed me.

"I told him that communication was the key to a good marriage. No one really wins in an argument. You need to learn when to give in. I asked the band if they could play a special song for me. It was one that my wife Mary and I danced to at our wedding nearly forty years ago.

"Chris, dance to this song with your husband. John, think about the words when dancing with Toni." The band started the song and Dad asked mom to dance with him.

We got up and took our wives into our arms and listened to the words of the song while we danced.

A little love that slowly grows and grows

Not one that comes and goes

That's all I want from you

A sunny day with hopes up to the sky

A kiss and no goodbye

That's all I want from you

As the song played I saw Roger and Marsha get up to dance as well as Jason's parents. They played through the song twice as more and more guests got up to dance. I smiled as I watched dad holding mom. I knew this song meant a lot to him and now it meant a lot to Toni and I.

Don't let me down, oh show me that you care

Remember when you give you also get your share

Don't let me down I have no time to wait

Tomorrow might not come when dreamers dream too late

I knew the song was telling us to never give up, put each other first and continue to grow in our love. After the song ended I thank my dad and gave him a big hug.

It was time for the reception to end but our cruise was just beginning. We all went back to our cabins, changed our clothes and enjoyed the cruise. Something's we did with family, other things we did on our own. The ship had a number of activities for those with young children.

We spent a lot of time doing things with Jessie. They had a late night buffet and we went and ate a little. I laughed when I saw the strawberries and cream. Toni said, "Not tonight, we have a little girl in our room."

We were both worn out from the full day's activities. We put Jessie to bed and got in bed ourselves. We cuddled but before we knew it we were fast asleep.

The next morning we went to breakfast. Jessie asked for Lucky Charms. I couldn't believe they had it. It was her favorite cereal. I had bacon and eggs. Toni ordered an omelet. We saw a lot of our family eating also. We were at a table with Chris and Jason. They each ordered a big breakfast; said they had to keep up their strength.

The boat docked and we decide to go swimming in the ocean. After awhile, while her mother was sunning herself, Jessie and I looked for sea shells. We gathered up a bunch. I noticed mom and dad, along with Toni's parents, were sitting on the beachn chairs. They were watching a couple of their grandchildren.

"Why don't you two go enjoy yourself for an hour or so? We'll watch Jessie. She seems to be having a good time with the other kids."

We took them up on their offer and decided to try scuba diving. It was just a beginners' lesson but thought it would be fun. Afterwards we swam out in the deeper waters. I pulled Toni close and put my hands down her bathing suit and squeezed her ass.

"You're bad! Do you know that?" We were in neck high water and I turned her around and put my hands back down into her suit. I was rubbing her mound. Damn, she turned me on.

"Honey not now, maybe tonight. Mom said that Jessie could sleep in their cabin tonight." We did kiss and Toni adjusted her suit as we got out of the water. I had to admire her ass when she bent over. She looked up at me and laughed.

That night Jessie did stay with Toni's parents. We went back to our cabin and made love. I had to kiss every inch of her body. I licked and tongued her pussy. She was so wet. I rolled over on my back and she rode me. I could see her juices running down my cock. I knew she had already come once.

I asked her to get on her hands and knees, I wanted to take her doggy style. She didn't object as I put my cock in her wet pussy. I rubbed some of her juices on my fingers and while taking her from behind I pushed a finger into her ass.

"John, what are you doing? I told you about that."

"Just a finger or two. I promise I won't hurt you." She agreed, as I pumped hard into her as I was fingering her ass. I felt myself ready to come and pushed my cock all the way into her as well as my fingers into her ass. She screamed out and had a huge orgasm.

We rested for a while and made love again that night, and then had a round of morning sex before Jessie came back to the room.

****

The wedding and cruise was fantastic. Everyone thanked Chris and Jason for inviting them. We also thanked Cindy for making all the arrangements. That was quite a job organizing a wedding and cruise.

We were home now and starting our life together. Chris and Jason were so happy with the condo and the furniture and household items I left them. Jason did say I could have left them the big screen TV but that got him a hit on the arm from Chris. She thanked me for having the place cleaned up. She figured she'd have a few days work ahead of her. I didn't tell her it was Toni's idea.

We got into a regular living pattern. We both worked, mom took care of Jessie. Whoever got home first picked up Jess. I was married now and wasn't going to spend all my time at the office. I started to delegate a lot of the responsibility.

Wednesdays we always had dinner with mom and dad. Saturdays was our family together time. It's when we always found things to do as a family. We would list places to go and let Jessie pick what she wanted to do.

Sundays we usually went and visited Toni's parents. One weekend we left on Friday afternoon and went to see her brother and sister in Indiana. They were really surprised.

We hardly ever cooked at home. We usually ordered out except on Wednesday's when we ate at mom's. The second time we ate at mom's I asked Toni if she could cook.

She looked a bit surprised and a little embarrassed. "Well, it's just been me and Jessie so I make what she likes. Macaroni and cheese, noodles, she's big on hotdogs and grilled cheese sandwiches."

Jessie added that her favorite cereal was Lucky Charms. "Can you cook? asked Toni.

"I can fry an egg," I said.

"Well you better learn how to scramble them because that's how Jessie likes them."

We really ate out a lot. Mom mentioned to Toni that she would show her how to cook a few meals if she liked. Toni mentioned that she was usually too tired to cook a big meal after working all day.

Mom explained to her the homemaker's best friend, the crock pot. After we ate mom and Toni took out a small roast, cut up a few potatoes and carrots, added some spices and told Toni to take it home and turn it on in the morning. She told her how to set the timer.

The next day we had roast and veggies that my wife had cooked. It became a regular thing that every Thursday we had a home cooked meal made in the crock pot. Mom gave a recipe to Toni each Wednesday. 

We ate out the other days or visited other relatives. I came home early on Monday and picked up Jessie. She seemed a bit out of it.

"What's the matter, Honey?" I asked.

"We don't have hot dogs or macaroni and cheese anymore."

"We'll have it tonight," I replied. We drove to the store and got a package of hot dogs and buns. She picked out the kind of macaroni and cheese she liked. We went home and started cooking it when Toni came home.

"What are you making?" asked Toni.

"Macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. Jessie said she misses it."

"We had it last week. That little girl has you wrapped around her finger." She said it but also smiled.

"I know and I love it." I gave Toni a kiss.

Everything has been going along fine. We've been married for about three months now. We don't argue hardly at all. We remember what dad said about no one really wins in an argument. There are almost always hurt feeling.

Jason and I were discussing an account when Chris came in. Jason had told me she had a doctor's appointment. "So, what's the verdict? asked Jason.

"You're going to be a daddy in about six months." She was smiling from ear to ear.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked Jason.

"Chris said she wanted to be sure before telling anyone." About that time Toni came into the room.

"Hi Honey, what brings you here?" I asked.

"I went to the doctor with Chris. Were you surprised?"

"Very, no one told me anything," I responded. "Always the last to know."

"Well you'll be the first or at least the second to know that you're going to be a daddy too."

"You're pregnant?"

"Yes, John that's how you have kids. I stopped taking birth control pills before we went on the cruise. Are you happy?"

"Happy isn't the word for it. I love you so much. I take it you didn't tell Jessie yet?" About that time my phone rang. It was Jessie.

"Daddy! Mommy called and said I'm going to have a baby brother or sister."

"I guess you were the third or fourth to know," said my beautiful wife.

"I heard Honey," I said to Jessie on the phone. "We'll celebrate tonight and order a pizza. I love you Jess."

"I love you too Daddy."

That's where this story ends and my new life begins. I can't help think how much my life has changed in less than a year. I often sit and think about that song that dad mentioned.

"A little love that slowly grows and grows, not one that comes and goes, that's all I want from you."

That describes my life with Toni.

*

Thank you for reading my story

Comments are welcome and appreciated

DG Hear.



My Sister's Wedding



My elder sister's wedding was the first in our family for my generation. As the eldest girl of the house, and the first one to be married, she was going to have the grandest wedding my town had ever seen. Her husband to be was tall, dark and handsome, the stuff of romance novels and since the day her marriage had been fixed, she was aglow with happiness. I felt nice seeing my sister like that, happy and contented with the situation.

The days before the wedding, a lot of our relatives started arriving at our ancestral house until it seemed like our big house was filled to the brim with relatives and their children. I was asked to give up my room to accommodate the invasion and was ordered to sleep with my sister, who I called Didi. As a result of being in the same room, we talked late into the night with each other before sleeping. As my Didi was elder to me by a few years, we were not too close or open with each other, but those few days before the wedding changed all that. I felt closer to her than ever, sharing her room and her confidences about her future and gossiping with her about different relatives.

The marriage festivities went on in full swing, noisy and boisterous. The Indian wedding is a cultural and religious phenomenon, where not just the groom and the bride, but whole families come together socially. It was the same in Didi's wedding. As I already said, all our relatives from various parts of India had descended on us and the guest list for the wedding itself was about a 1000 people. 

The noise level was crazy within the house. The atmosphere in the house was one of celebration. Our days and most of our nights also were spent in noisy fun, dancing, teasing and revelling with so many people close together. Always there were songs playing. It was the colourful, noisy atmosphere of a house that had a wedding approaching.

As we drew nearer to the date, the functions began. We had the sangeet, where we danced until we were tired, and then the mehndi ceremony, where we applied henna on each other's hands. Finally, the day before the wedding arrived, and with it, the haldi ceremony. It was the ritual in which ladies applied a paste of chandan (sandalwood), haldi (turmeric) and rosewater to the bride to make her beautiful for her wedding day.

Before this, Didi had been having regular treatments of mehndi in her hair or facials and scrubs in beauty parlours, so she was already glowing, but this was the day when according to tradition, she would be lovingly massaged with the special paste by all the ladies in the house. It was a fun occasion where ladies also teased a bride about preparing her body for her groom. 

The night of the haldi ceremony, Didi was wearing a plain white sleeveless salwar kameez. She was placed on a small raised stool, her salwar was pushed up over her knees and the fun began. Each lady came up to her, took the paste in their hands and smeared it on her face, neck, hands and feet. Most of the ladies also took some liberties, naughtily dipping their hands inside her neckline a little and rubbing the paste there or pushing their fingers under the cover of her salwar and rubbing her thighs. Some even whispered into Didi's ears, making her blush. As Didi had her hands and legs covered in the stuff, she couldn't bat their naughty hands away but just wriggled. It was all in good fun.

When all of the ladies had finished smearing her with the paste, we started to get together for dancing. Didi was required to sit with the paste for about an hour to let it improve her complexion. 

That day we danced so much that I felt tired and giddy and it was early morning by the time we all wound down and went to bed. Didi and I went to our room and Didi had a bath before coming to the huge bed where we would sleep. She came and lay down next to me and sighed happily. In two days she would be married.

She turned and cuddled up to me, holding me in her arms like she used to do when I was a small baby and she used to take care of me.

"Babli, I will miss you," she said, emotional for the first time since the wedding festivities had begun. Usually she looked forward to her life with her husband, not thinking of leaving our family afterwards. But this time I felt her genuinely think about going to another house. 

I wanted to soothe her thoughts. She should be happy, not melancholy about leaving.

"Didi, just think about how nice it will be yours house," I said. "You have such a handsome and sweet bridegroom waiting for you. I am sure you will forget all about us as soon as he holds your hand to take you away," I said, teasing.

She slapped me on my upper arm lightly. "You are getting too naughty," she remarked.

"But you agree that Jiju is handsome?" I asked her, still teasing.

She smiled and turned away from me, lying on her back.

"I hope he likes me," she whispered.

"Why won't he like you? You are so beautiful, slim and fair. You are everything a guy could want," I told her. 

And it was the truth. My Didi was the most beautiful among our generation. God had definitely bestowed her with the best looks from both my father and mother. She had long, beautiful black hair that fell to her waist, light brown eyes and a sweet heart shaped face. Her features were delicate and so were her hands and feet. As I already said, she was slim and fair too. There was no reason why any sane guy would not like her.

"You really think so?" she asked me.

"Of course, I told her. You are so beautiful, Didi. Everybody says so."

She smiled, and the worried frown that had marred her brow a minute ago went away.

"And I saw the way Jiju looked at you," I said wickedly. "He will fall on you like a starved man."

She smacked me again, a little harder this time.

"You are getting to be really naughty," she said.

I giggled and cuddled into her. She put her arms under my head, gathering me to her.

"Soon you will be cuddling like this with your hubby," I said.

"Babli, stop it," she admonished half-heartedly.

I giggled again and we lay quietly for a few minutes. 

"Didi, did you like the haldi?" I asked.

"Hmmm," she said, agreeing that she did.

"You were radiant by the end of the night," I told her. "The haldi chandan really made your complexion glow. You looked so beautiful."

"Really?" she asked.

I nodded against her. "Dadiji was commenting on how you were really looking like a bride today," I said, referring to my grandmother's comment.

"Really?" she asked again.

"Yes. Why do you sound so surprised?" I asked her.

"I don't know. It's just that I wonder if he will like me," she murmured.

I sat up next to her and looked at her sternly. "Uff, Didi! I told you he will like you. Not just like, he will love you. You are so beautiful and every part of you was glowing tonight."

She looked away from my direct gaze and nodded hesitantly.

I pulled her face back and looked at her. 

"What is it? You know you are beautiful. Why are you so afraid if he will like you?" I asked gently.

"Nothing, I just don't know his preferences," she murmured.

"But you can't know his preferences before the wedding," I told her reasonably. "Once you get married, you will come to know in time and you can dress to please him."

"Yes, of course," she said and turned away from me again.

"What is it?" I persisted. "Something else is bothering you, isn't it? Tell me."

"I can't," she whispered.

"Why not?"

"I just can't."

"Why not, Didi?" I asked again. "You can tell me anything. I will tell you the truth with whatever it is that's giving you such doubts in your mind. Can't you trust me?"

"It's not about trust, Babli. You are too young," she said.

"What too young? I am not some school-going little girl," I said, offended.

"But you are still unmarried," she said.

"So what? So are you," I replied.

She chuckled and took my hand in hers, tracing her finger along my palm. Her eyes were fixed on our hands.

"Promise me you won't tell anyone what I am thinking," she said slowly.

"I promise," I assured her.

"It's just that... he... I..." she faltered. 

"You can tell me," I soothed.

"Well," she said and looked up into my eyes briefly. "The paste was applied only to my hands and feet and face. How can my whole body be glowing?" she asked. "And... and... I don't know if he would like... all of me or not," she whispered.

I understood. She was having insecurities about her body and what her hubby would feel when he first saw her on the night of their consummation. I felt my heart go out to my sister. She was so beautiful, like a Goddess, and still she was feeling insecure about pleasing her husband.

"Didi, you are beautiful all over," I said. "Jiju will love you, I swear."

"Hmmm," she murmured uncertainly, clearly not convinced.

An idea occurred to me.

"Didi, if you're worried about the rest of your body, let's rub the paste all over you," I said.

She looked at me like I was mad.

"Listen to me," I started convincing her. "There is lots of paste left over. It's in the kitchen, I saw it. Let me go get it and I will rub you with it myself. No one will know," I said eagerly.

A light had come into her eyes.

"Can we really do it?" she asked.

"Of course we can. Almost everyone is asleep," I said. "I can easily run down to the kitchen and get the paste without anyone seeing me."

She smiled huge at me and brought my hand to her face and kissed it.

"Babli, you are the best sister ever," she said.

I leaned down and kissed her forehead. 

"And you are the most beautiful bride ever and I will make you even more beautiful," I said before sliding down from the bed and running down to the kitchen.

The house was dark and quiet. Everybody had been tired with the dancing and the various functions and everyone was dead asleep. I stole into the kitchen and saw the earthenware container that contained the paste on the counter. I took it up and walked back to our room. I met no one along the way and our secret was safe.

I entered the room, shutting and bolting the door behind me.

"I got it," I said, holding the vessel out in front of me.

Didi sat up in bed eagerly as I took the container to her.

"Ok, now let's spread a towel on the floor," she said. "We can't do it on the bed. It will stain the sheets."

She was right. Haldi stains were deep yellow and would never come out of anything that was stained with them. So we got an old towel and spread it on the floor. Didi took off her shirt and lay down on it, taking a pillow off the bed and resting her head on it.

"Take off your salwar too," I said to her.

I shut the lights off to make her feel more comfortable but there was still some light coming in from the windows as we had draped fairy lights all over the house in preparation for the wedding. As I turned back to my sister, she was lying with only her bra and panties on.

I moved to her side with the paste. 

"Let's start with the back," I said.

She turned over on her stomach, presenting me with her smooth fair back. She really was beautiful.

"Didi, I will have to take off everything in order not to stain it," I said.

"Ok," she murmured.

I gingerly opened the clasp of her bra and let it fall open. Then slowly I slid it out from under her. 

"Even your panties," I said briskly.

Didi reached down and wriggled out of them, sliding them down halfway before kicking them off with her feet. She was now lying totally nude in front of me.

I moved her hair away from her back, dipped my hand into the paste and started rubbing her. I started at her neck and shoulders, worked my way over her smooth back and gently over her the rise of her buttocks. I massaged the paste deep into her, periodically wetting my hand with more rosewater that I had kept in a little bowl beside me. I just worked on her upper body for a long time, running my hands over her in slow, long strokes. 

She started sighing and telling me how good it felt. 

Encouraged, I moved over her bottom and started smearing her thighs with the slick mixture. Again, I used slow strokes of my hand, massaging her soft skin with the paste. The smoothness of the paste and the softness of her skin coupled with the intimate way I was touching her started affecting me. I felt a languorous warmth steal over me as my hands worked on my sister's body.

After a long time of this, I stopped and sat back.

"Turn over, Didi," I whispered.

She wriggled on to her back, her front now exposed to me. This was the first time I had seen her completely naked and her gorgeousness took my breath away. Her breasts were firm with nipples pointing up, even though they were flat against her chest as she lay on her back. Her stomach was concave with the most beautiful belly button in the centre. Her hips curved roundly down to shapely legs and her mound was shaded with a light covering of hair. She was more beautiful than any movie actress and I was in awe of her stunning body.

After admiring her form for a minute, I knew I needed to get down to work, so I took some paste in my hand and started smearing it on her shoulders. Didi was lying with a hand over her eyes and after a while I wondered if she was asleep. This was certainly comfortable and the massage probably soothed her enough to make her go off into a light sleep. I slid my hands into her armpits and massaged the paste into her warmth over the slight hair there.

Then I slowly worked my way down, over to her gorgeous boobs, taking my own sweet time with them. I rubbed her globes for the longest time, running my fingers all over them and rubbing and kneading them. 

Slowly I became aware of my sister's heightened breathing. She was not asleep! And moreover, she was enjoying what I was doing to her.

My hands on her breasts started getting bolder. I pushed at her nipples with my fingers, even taking them in the tips and rolling them a little. I rubbed my thumbs over them and they puckered up and rose with my massaging.

I was getting aroused by the way I was touching my sister. I could feel my blood pounding inside me hotly as I anointed her with the paste in the most intimate places. My nipples mirrored hers as they stood erect, announcing my excitement. 

I must have rubbed her breasts until they were sore that night. Later I wondered how she had felt when her hubby had touched her tender breasts. Had it heightened her arousal or did she shrink away from his touch as he rubbed the tender boobs that had been thoroughly massaged and kneaded by her younger sister a night before her wedding?

Eventually, I moved my hands to the hollow of her tummy and started smearing the paste there. I dipped a finger into her belly button and she bucked her hips up in reaction. 

"Does it tickle?" I asked her, my voice soft and heavy with arousal.

"Mhmm..." she murmured.

I kept rubbing her stomach and moved down to her hips, continuing down to her thighs. Her legs were close together and I reserved her pussy for the last. I didn't even know if she would allow me to touch her so intimately. I was just hoping that she would be drugged enough by what I was doing and I could take my chance and slide my hands in there bit by bit. 

So I moved down to her thighs, starting just above her knees and rubbing the paste over her thighs in smooth strokes. I covered her outer thighs and then the tops, rubbing languorously. 

Didi's breathing was slow and even, almost like she was asleep, but I knew by the way she held her body that she was not. She just seemed relaxed enough by my ministrations to make me take the chance and start moving her legs apart little by little and I moved my strokes to her inner thighs. I kept moving in slowly, hoping that it was not evident that she was spreading her legs and in a minute I would get a glimpse of her pussy.

I was very aroused by now and could feel my own pussy lips engorged and wet by my juices trickling out of me. My panty was rubbing against me as I moved my whole body in the slow strokes I was making on my sister.

Slowly and surely, my hands parted her legs and I saw the first view of Didi's pussy. It was lovely. Her mound, as I said, was covered in light hair but lower she was shaven clean. Her lips were closed around her centre, but before the night was over, I vowed to see the delights that were hidden by her vulva. 

I moved my hands nearer and nearer to her core, moving in little increments with each stroke of the massage I was performing on her inner thighs. Finally, the tips of my fingers were brushing her and still she kept lying quietly. 

I got bolder and took some rosewater, mixed the paste into it, and poured it on her vulva. She took a deep breath but did not stop me. Rejoicing, I placed my hands on her lips and started rubbing the smooth paste into her gently. I used slow and steady motions, gradually taking each lip between my thumb and fingers and massaging the whole length.

I could hardly believe what I was doing. The dark night and the quiet lent to the dreamlike sensation and I almost felt like I was in a trance. My hands were massaging my beautiful sister's most intimate parts and it was both like I was looking in on myself doing this from somewhere removed, but still there and enjoying the sensations. My body definitely was super-aware of what was going on. It was like each nerve in my body was on hyper alert and just my clothes brushing over my body was enough to arouse me to even higher levels. I felt my pussy become dripping wet and soak my panties thoroughly.

I slowly spread my sister's outer lips then, and taking some more paste into my hands and diluting it, I spread it on her inner lips. I massaged it into her with measured strokes, again taking her inner lips between my thumb and fingers and massaging them too, squeezing lightly.

Didi was breathing deeply but it was definitely becoming heavier now. 

I spent a long time just massaging her lips, alternating between the outer and inner lips, then finally spread all of her delicate folds apart fully. Her glistening pink pussy was lying fully open in front of me. Holding her open with one hand, I ran a finger from the bottom to the top, not entering her, but just touching her utmost centre. I took some paste and rosewater into my palm and cupped her core with my hand, using my entire hand to rub it into her most intimate place. My palm and fingers stroked her pussy for the longest time, just caressing her softness again and again. Her juices flowed out and mingled with the paste, making it slick and smooth.

I then moved my fingers to her clitoris, moving her hood back. Her clitoris peeped out at me and I started stroking it gently in circular motions. I looked up to see Didi biting her lower lip between her teeth. Her chest was rising and falling as she silently took in huge gulps of air. I squeezed her clit gently between thumb and forefinger once, then going back to circling it with my finger. She was breathing heavily now and I felt she was really close to orgasm. I was overflowing myself but this was something I wanted to do for my sister and I didn't care for myself.

I took her clit in my grasp again and lightly pulled on it. She let out a small moan and pushed her hips up slightly. I kept up my grip and started squeezing a little and pulling, going back to stroking her little nub in between. Didi started gasping and moaning in earnest now. I kept up my handling and in a minute, I felt her lose control. 

She let out a little exclamation from deep in her throat and her upper body rose into the air. I felt her pussy shudder against my hands convulsively and my hands gentled on her, massaging lightly until the wave of her orgasm passed over her. Then I withdrew my hands, washing them in the bowl of rosewater beside me.

We both were quiet for a minute; she lost in the aftermath of her orgasm and me wondering how to proceed. I collected the bowl of rosewater then and walked into the attached bathroom. I emptied the water and rinsed the bowl, putting it face down on a counter to dry. Then I walked back into the room.




My Sister's Wedding



Didi was still lying nude on the floor, her hand still covering her eyes, but her legs were together now. 

I went up to her and knelt down near her face. Taking her hand in mine, I moved it back off her face. 

"Come, let me bathe you," I said.

She looked deep into my eyes.

"There is no need, I can do it myself," she replied eventually.

"Please, Didi, I want to do it," I begged. "Let me serve you."

She lay there looking at me for a moment and I was afraid she would say no. But she raised herself off the floor after a minute and we both walked into the bathroom. I kept the lights off, but again, there was enough light falling in from the high windows to see my beautiful sister's body.

I seated her on the little stool we had for bathing and clipped her hair up on her head. I didn't want to get it wet. I started running the hot water into a bucket and when it was mostly full, switched to cold water. I carefully tested the temperature. It was steaming hot but not so hot as to scald her. Then I walked back to our room and got some rosewater and mixed it into the bath water. 

All this while, my sister just sat on the stool and looked at me making the preparations without saying a word.

On my part, I just went about doing the things I had to do, not looking at her. I was afraid she would stop me from doing it if I made her self-conscious.

When all was ready, I took a mugful of the fragrant water and upended it over her shoulders. I moved close to her and started rubbing my hand over her body, washing the paste away. I kept washing her body until all the paste was gone. Then I picked up the rose scented soap we used and started lathering her. Bending over her, I soaped her back first, then slipped my hands around to her front and rubbed it over her tummy, moving on to her breasts. 

She didn't stop me. 

I lathered her breasts fully and then moved around to her front, coming to kneel between her legs. I started moving the soap over one leg, starting at the ankle and moving up to the top of her thighs. Then the other leg. 

Finally, I lathered my hands thoroughly and put the soap back in the dish. Gently, I pushed her legs apart and touched my soaped hands to her pussy, cleaning her most private place. I smoothed my hands around her lips, the same way I had done, taking them in my fingers and stroking them up and down and then opening her and soaping her pussy in every fold. Then I moved my hand up to her mound and rubbed her hair. 

When every inch of her was covered with the sweet smelling soap, I again took up the mug and started washing her. Again my hands roved over every part of her, drenching her with the hot bathwater and rubbing her clean.

When it was done, I got a soft towel and wrapped her body in it, then led her back into the bedroom. I took the towel off and started drying her. I patted the bath towel over her entire body, manoeuvring her hands and legs to get at her armpits and wipe between her legs. When she was thoroughly dry, I led her to the bed and laid her on it.

She just looked up and me with big eyes. I felt that she was near to tears by the way she was looking at me.

"You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen," I whispered to her. 

At the pronouncement, her eyes filled with tears and she sniffled.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?" I asked her, lying down next to her.

"It's nothing," she replied, sniffing again. "It's just that... you're so tender and loving to me," she whispered.

"I love you, Didi," I said. "And I wanted to serve you and make you feel beautiful. You will be the most treasured bride."

"I already feel like that," she said softly.

"You are like a Goddess. I felt like I was worshipping you when I was massaging your body," I told her.

"Shh, I am just a mortal, Babli," she replied.

"Let me worship you again then. Let me show you how a beautiful woman can be a Goddess," I implored.

"Babli..." she sighed, her eyes turning troubled.

"Please, Didi, let me," I begged her.

"It's wrong..." she murmured, "You're my sister."

"But a sister who loves you and sees the divine in you," I cried. "This is not a sin, it is the most sacred devotion."

Saying that, I just cupped her naked breast in my hand and ran my thumb over her nipple. It immediately puckered up and stood out erect. 

"Just relax, Didi," I whispered into her hair. "Just let me love you and show you how very beautiful you really are."

She sighed and surrendered to me. Closing her eyes, she relaxed on her back while I moved my head down to suckle at her gorgeous breasts. I licked, sucked and nibbled at her soft flesh to my heart's content while her hand came to rest on the back of my head, stroking my hair. I suckled her like a child, then bit her lightly, all the while kneading her other breast with my hand.

Finally I moved down her body, running my lips over her flat stomach, rimming and laving her belly button with my tongue when I came to it. 

She sighed and wriggled. 

I moved lower, kissing the top of her mound and moving her legs apart with my hands. I dipped my head then and placed my lips to the entrance of her scared temple, opening her fully and worshipping her with my hands and mouth and heart. 

She moaned softly and raised her hips up a bit, giving me better contact.

"Didi, you are so soft and lush and ripe," I whispered into her, my hot breath warming her centre. 

I drenched her with my saliva, using my tongue and lips to touch and nibble at her plump lips. Spreading her apart with my hands, I ran my tongue up and down her sacred space, coating her with my spit and her juices. I finally moved to fix my mouth on her hard clitoris, taking it into my mouth and running my tongue over it.

She started moaning, resting her hands on my head again and arching up in the air. I kept nibbling and pushing at her clit with my tongue, running my hands on her soft pussy lips all the time, over and over while she groaned and writhed under me.

Finally, she tensed up for a moment, before letting go and her juices flooded my mouth as she came. Again, as I had my hand buried in the soft folds of her pussy kips, I felt her pussy convulsing from the inside, and I sucked her clit dry as she rode her orgasm. 

When she was finally still, I moved up to take her in my arms. She cuddled against me with her head on my breast and gathered me to her with an arm around my waist.

"Do you believe me now?" I asked her softly.

"Believe what?" she asked.

I moved back and looked down at her flushed and glowing face. 

"That you're the most beautiful woman on earth? Every part and every inch of you?"

The soft smile that blossomed across my sister's face told me more than any words could that I had convinced her.

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