“Me too, but that’s beside the point. I wanted to give you a heads up, in case the word gets out around town. You were away at the same time I was and then we both came back with new women in our lives. It’s pretty suspicious. I warned her about the confidentiality agreement she signed when she came to work here, but I don’t have any idea if she’ll keep her mouth shut. You know every time she comes she’s full of local gossip.”
“Do you think I should tell Kelsey about it?”
“I don’t know,” Marcus replied. “I’m not really worried about Red, she’d be pissed if someone said something to her, but she’ll come back swinging. Kelsey would just be mortified. How are things going anyway?”
“As well as can be expected,” Ty sighed. “She’s quite a little lady, if you know what I mean. She’s fully dressed when she comes out of her room, cleans the house even when it doesn’t need it and is learning to cook. The girl would wait on me hand and foot if I’d let her. I’ve taken her around town and introducedher to my staff as my fiancé, but she’s like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, jumpy.”
“Have you made love to her yet?”
“No, and I can’t see it happening right away. Oh, she lets me kiss her and she snuggles on my lap every night, but if I make the slightest move to take things further she suddenly remembers something she needs to do and it just can’t wait. I’m so frustrated I can hardly work, but I promised I wouldn’t touch her until she’s ready and I mean to keep my word.”
“Some promises are meant to be broken,” Marcus replied. “Hell man, why don’t you take her and put the poor girl out of her misery. She’s terrified and the longer it goes on the more frightened she’ll be. You need to physically show her that you’re not going to hurt her.”
“Oh yeah, that will work. I’m not going to hurt you, but get your clothes off because I’m going to fuck you whether you want to or not. That’s so reassuring, bro.”
“I see your point. Maybe a few drinks would help her relax. Let’s plan on going into the city one night next week for dinner and drinks. It will do both of the girls good to get out of the house.”
“Okay, that’s a good idea even if nothing comes of it with Kelsey. So what are we going to do about Mrs. Trowel? If the tabloids get hold of this…”
“If they get a hold of this, my next book will shoot to the best sellers list before it’s even out,” Marcus laughed. “People love a scandal, but it won’t do much for Kelsey’s self-esteem.”
“Point taken,” Ty replied, more concerned now than ever. “Maybe you should give Sam a call. This probably isn’t the first time something like this has happened.”
“You're right. I’ll call him and see what he thinks might be our best option.”
“Good, let’s get back to the house. Fake fishing is not my idea of a great way to spend my day off.”
Marcus pulled his line out of the water and started rowing back towards shore.
“I’ve told Kelsey I want her to start sleeping in my bed. I won’t touch her or anything, but it will help her get used to being physically close to me.”
“You’re going to put that girl in your bed and not touch her?” Marcus asked in disbelief.
“Yeah, why not? I can’t sleep knowing she’s in the other room anyway; I might at least enjoy her warmth.”
“You’re a better man than me,” Marcus snorted. “I can’t get within five feet of Sue without thinking about having her upstairs, or over the counter or any other place that’s handy.”
“Gee, thanks for sharing. That makes me feel a whole lot better, knowing you’re so damned satisfied.”
“Oh I am Ty; you have no idea how satisfied,” Marcus said grinning.
“Just shut up and row, will you.”
Chapter Six
Ty was humming softly as he pulled into the drive. A bouquet of pink sweetheart roses lay on the seat beside him looking out of place in his old pick-up. Pulling out to the barn, Ty backed up to the door, hopped out and began unloading supplies. Occasionally he boarded animals if the need arose and he liked to be prepared. It didn’t take long to take care of his chores and he was smiling as he retrieved the flowers and headed towards the house. He was home early today, sort of a surprise for Kelsey.
Although she kept busy, cleaning the house and trying new recipes from the several cookbooks they’d bought, he knew she grew lonely. She wanted to take a job in town, but Ty absolutely forbade it. It was one of the few arguments they had in the last two weeks. Ty wanted her home when he got out of work, not putting up with wise ass punks hanging out at the Dairy Queen every evening. Kelsey pouted a little, but Ty wouldn’t cave and eventually she dropped the subject, much to his relief. The last thing he wanted to do was rock the boat.
They were getting closer each day, spending their evenings cuddling on the couch as they watched old movies Kelsey had never even heard of. She especially liked the old black and whitesand the musicals that showed on the classic movie channel. The more he got to know her, the sadder her previous life seemed. Kelsey had never experienced so many things he took for granted.
She loved the music of the forest, as she called it and tonight he planned on taking her out on the lake to watch the sunset. Motor boats were not allowed, but he had a canoe and a row boat. He would pack a cooler with drinks and they could watch the stars appear, something that fascinated her. She’d never seen so many stars in the city with all the light pollution and the night sky often pulled her out onto the deck after dark. Ty was already planning on buying her a telescope.
They were not having sex yet, but they were getting closer each day. Kelsey now slept in his bed, a good sign; though Ty got very little sleep himself. Holding her in his arms, her body soft and warm against him was agony and ecstasy all rolled into one. Ty was a patient man, but that patience was beginning to fray around the edges. Each evening Kelsey sat on his lap, their kisses inflaming them both, but she allowed him to go just so far. He could kiss her, pet her and pluck her little nipples to throbbing attention. He could even cup her womanhood with his large firm hand as her hot little bottom pushed against his raging erection, but as soon as he made a move to unbutton her jeans or slip off her tee, she froze. All of her breathy little sighs stopped immediately as her eyes filled with panic and fear.
Ty soothed her and retreated each time, assuring her there was no rush, but he wondered just how much longer it could go on. He was getting pretty sick of cold showers and masturbating.
Parts of him wondered if he should just throw caution to the wind and take her, as Marcus suggested. Surely the actual act could not be more frightening than what she was imaging? He marveled at the amount of sexual frustration she could tolerate,but he never got the sense that she was somehow relieving herself during the day while he was gone, until now.
