Dolly shrugs. "I'm hoping he made his move last night, to be honest. Although, there is at least one other guy who planned to bid on Nora in the auction, so who knows." Dolly winks. "Most of the bidders only buy one date." She smiles at me, but my mood sours.
The auction is known for sparking interesting arrangements. When I was younger, the demographics were equally matched. But the town was going through a financial hardship and most of the kids I went to high school with who could afford it moved to the nearest town. While I was on base in Antarctica, the town approved mining at the quarry, and the men started to outnumber women five to one. It's partly why the auction is so popular, although it's been a town tradition since my grandparents were young.
"Did you … did you hope to have other guys bidding on you last night?" I ask, staring at my plate as I prepare myself for an answer I don't want to hear.
The clatter of her fork is the only warning, and I startle as Dolly lands in my lap.
"Silas, baby..." Dolly grabs my face in her soft hands, and I nuzzle into her palm. "I don't want anyone but you. Ever."
My eyes fly open and I stare into her eyes, looking for any sign of insincerity.
"I want your hands, your mouth, your heart. Forever." Dolly kisses me softly then pulls back, biting her lip like she's worried.
"Marry me, Dolly."
Well, there goes slow and steady. I mean it with everything in my heart, but shit, it just slipped out.
"What did you just say?" Dolly asks quietly, and I swallow hard.
"I know it's quick, but please don't think I'm crazy. I'll prove that I'm worthy of your lo–"
Dolly cuts me off with a squeal of delight and then captures my mouth with hers. I pull her toward me, relieved that she's not mad, and slide my tongue into her mouth. She bounces in my lap with excitement, and every move makes my hardened cock leak with need.
"Oh, Silas!" Dolly pulls back, kissing my cheeks and forehead before leaning down by my ear. "I love you."
I moan, lifting her into my arms as I stand quickly. I stalk toward the bedroom, hoisting her higher so that her full tits are right in my face. She clings to me like a koala, laughing with delight as I swat at her ass.
When my knees hit the mattress, I lay her back on the bed, then crawl up her body as she grins up at me.
"Move in with me. Or I'll live with you. I don't care. I don't ever want to be away from you again." I unbutton the flannel, baring her curvy body to me like I'm unwrapping the greatest gift in the world. The skin around her dark nipples is puckered, and I want to take her entire tit into my mouth. I lean down, making a sloppy mess of her breasts as I lave at them with my tongue, pulling each nipple gently with my teeth.
"Oh god, yes..." Dolly slides her hand between us, and I hiss as her fist wraps around me like a vice. She rubs her thumb over the ridge, focusing on that spot underneath where she swipes her tongue when she's ready for me to come.
"I'm yours, Silas," Dolly pants beneath me as I try to hold back.
I've waited for her for a lifetime.
"Yes,mine. Forever."
Epilogue - Dolly
Two Years Later
"What do you think?" I swing the chair around, letting Ms. Diane get a good look at the shorter hair she requested, and her eyes sparkle.
"I love it, Dolly. Well done." Ms. Diane admires the sides and then locks eyes with me in the mirror. "Babs, Lucy, and I are getting out of town this week for the festival."
"Not your type of music?" I brush the hair trimmings to the floor and help her get the cape off.
"Actually, I quite like a lot of the music from the artists coming for this one." Ms. Diane reaches for her purse. "Especially that Silver Langford gal. She's soulful. But we are too old for the crowds."
I nod and head to the cash register to settle her bill. Tourists during the festivals is great for business, but I don't think I'll want to deal with it at her age either.
"No change, dear. I'll call you to schedule the next one."
"Thank you, Ms. Diane. You ladies have a wonderful time." I hold the door for her, waving as she heads up the sidewalk.
"Done for the day?" A deep voice startles me, but I grin as my favorite muscly arms wrap around me from behind. Leaning my head back against Silas' strong chest, I sigh contently. "Yes. Let me lock up, and then we can head home."
