New Quarters

by Tey Holden

  “Sweetie, neither one of us would be happy if we did. What would we talk about if we were together all day? I like it when we each do our thing and then we regroup in the evening and tell all our stories. Go on, now. Keep the contractors straight over there.”

  Karen knew Addy was right. Karen sometimes suffered from an inexplicable separation anxiety. She was always afraid that something might happen in her absence, and the mere thought tormented her. She knew that her fears were irrational because anything could happen anytime no matter where people found themselves. So, whenever her fears assailed her, she tried to block any negative thoughts. However, she always found an excuse to call Addy during the day for no particular reason.

  Karen knew that Addy was glued to her phone and she could be reached anytime anywhere. Karen always chuckled at the speed with which Addy answered. In fact, Karen was sure that she had never left a voice message for her because Addy always answered the phone on the first or second ring. Addy knew all too well Karen’s preoccupations, and she consistently stopped whatever she was doing to take Karen’s call, even if it meant having to interrupt people.

  “Okay, I’ll see you later.”

  Karen left in the used pickup truck she had bought to haul materials purchased for the inn. It was used, but newer, than the old one they had sold. She bought it because she realized that they were going to need a hauling vehicle, at least, until the inn was finished. Plus, the car she wanted to buy was too expensive to buy now. She was going to wait and see how they fared financially through the inn’s remodeling. Also with an older vehicle, she didn’t have to worry about scratches and dents when she hauled supplies. Not to mention that Karen preferred that Addy drove the Range Rover because it was safer.

  ***

  When Karen went back to the inn, she found things as she left them. There was no end to the chaotic scene. She walked around hoping to see anything that might look better but found nothing. She talked to a few of the workmen and became interested in what they were doing and that kept her busy for a while. Sitting on the dilapidated staircase, she wondered when the nightmare would end. This will never be done. If we had demolished everything and built a new house, it might have cost less, and it might be done by now. I should have known that adhering to historical requirements was going to be costly and take much longer. I don’t know that Addy will make the money she thinks she can make from the inn. Oh, well, we are caught in this now. Maybe I should just take my mind of all this crap and go to town to get something for Addy. She was lost in her thoughts when she realized that a few of the men were having a heated discussion.

  “What’s going on?” Karen walked away from the staircase and walked towards the wall where the workmen were having their discussion.

  “Mr. Willow went to get some supplies and we are not sure where to start hammering to bring down the wall, so we were trying to decide what to do.” One of the workers explained.

  Another wall coming down? “Maybe you should wait for Mr. Willow.” What the heck! What’s another hour in the whole scheme of things? Karen could feel her head throbbing. It was around four o’clock already.

  “Over here, this is the place.” One of the workers signaled to the others. Karen came closer to take a look when one of the workers slammed a jackhammer against the wall. He must have hit a pipe because a gush of water burst though the wall quickly destroying the plaster and everything in its path. Karen was standing right in front of it when the torrent of water hit her.

  The water hit her so hard that it knocked her off her feet, and pushed her all the way to the staircase where she was pinned by the railing. In the chaos, the workers tried to pull her off the mainstream of the water but couldn’t because the water pressure was too strong. Finally, one of the workers closed the main pipe, and when the water pressure lessened, Karen was able to move out of the stream of water. If it had taken a little longer, Karen would have been flushed down the staircase with the flow of the water. She could have been seriously hurt had it not been for the railing, and for her strength holding on to it.

  There was great commotion among the workers. Some of them were trying to clean the debris, some trying to rescue Karen, and some running towards Mr. Willow, who was just arriving. Mr. Willow took immediate control of the situation. He helped Karen up and apologized profusely assuring her that all would be fixed and that everything would be all right.

  Karen was drenched from head to toe. She was a filthy mess, and her hair was full of gunk because the water had carried all sorts of dirt and debris. In pain and near tears, all she could think of was of getting home. As she was leaving, waving everyone off to leave her alone, she started to cry once she got inside the truck. Her frustration peaked when she realized that now she couldn’t go to town to get a present for Addy. She was devastated as she drove home.

  At home, Addy was making certain preparations in anticipation of Karen’s arrival. When Karen arrived home, she sat in the car in total despair, looking at herself in disgust. She could hardly find the strength to get out of the truck. She looked up and saw the rose bushes on the side of the house. She pursed her lips, took a tool from her toolbox and walked towards the bushes. She cut a few red roses and removed the thorns from all of them. She looked at herself. “I’m pathetic, way to go Karen!”

  She walked towards the house. The minute she opened the door, she closed her eyes. She surveyed the room from the doorway almost not daring to come in. The ambiance set the mood. The curtains were down, there was a nice scent in the air, the lights were low and in the background music was playing. It was Adele’s ‘Lovesong.’ This was their song. They loved it and danced to it every time they played it. She couldn’t remember another moment when she hated herself more. How could she possibly ruin their first anniversary was beyond explaining. What would she tell Addy? Could Addy ever forgive her?

  Then she saw the sight that took her breath. Addy was dressed in cute olive green tight pants and a cream long sleeved hoodie blouse. It was loose at the bottom and it came just below her waist. Her golden necklace sparkled on her tanned chest. Karen was sure she was not wearing a bra. She knew this too well. Addy looked like an apparition. Green eyes fixated on her, mesmerized. She could hardly think. Much less speak. Karen swallowed hard looking down at herself. She was smelly and full of gunk.

  When Addy saw her, she smiled and came towards her. She spoke in a soft loving voice. “Hi, I know what happened. Mr. Willow called to apologize. I was going over there, but he said that you were already on your way here. Are you okay?” Addy continued to smile.

  Karen just stared speechless, wet, filthy and with her twelve roses in hand. She nodded, unable to speak, her eyes full of tears still fixated on Addy. “I’m sorry.” The tears began to fall. “I meant to go to town to get you something because I knew you were up to something, but this shit happened.” Addy got close to her. Even in her pathetic state Karen looked endearing. “Are these for me?” Addy pointed to the flowers trying to make Karen feel better.

  “Uh huh.” Karen nodded with tears in her eyes. She handed the flowers over to Addy and wiped the tears off smearing the dirt on her face.

  Addy took the flowers. “I don’t think I’ve ever gotten such beautiful flowers.”

  “I just picked them outside. I have nothing else for you. I—.” She choked embarrassed and started to cry again.

  “I wouldn’t say that.” She set the flowers on the kitchen island and came closer and lovingly, caressed Karen’s face, and kissed her. She placed her arms around Karen’s neck and started to sway with the music.

  “I’m filthy. You are going to get your clothes dirty.”

  “That’s not what I see, and I don’t care about my clothes.”

  Karen began to sway with the music also. Both women were looking at each other intensely.

  “What do you see?”

  Addy laced her hands through Karen’s hair, lifting it to expose her neck and kissed it. “I see everything I’ve ever wanted.” />
  Karen closed her eyes and more tears fell. Addy kissed the tears away as Karen brought her hands to Addy’s hips and pressed her body into hers. They danced, close, and tight. Addy closed her eyes also, as Adele did all the talking in the background. The music, the words, and the sensuality of the moment were overwhelming. Karen’s hands roamed gently up and down Addy’s back, hips, and buttocks while Addy placed sensual kisses around Karen’s ear, and neck until she finally reached her mouth.

  The degree of contentment, of pleasure, of belonging was profound. They had that mesmerized look of having found that which could not possibly be described or expressed, but could only be felt in the depth of their souls. That feeling of knowing that you belong in heart and soul to that other person, the person you adore, the person who loves you for exactly who you are, with all your rights and wrongs. They danced to the melody while the love song told everything that needed to be told. I love you, I will always love you.

  When Addy kissed her on the lips, Karen returned the kiss with the same passion. “Addy, I’m getting you all dirty.”

  “Let’s go upstairs. I have a surprise for you.”

  “You are not disappointed by the whole mess?”

  “Ker, you have never disappointed me. Come on, let me show you my surprise.” Karen smiled at Addy’s response.

  Addy took her hand and walked her upstairs. As they reached to top floor, Karen noticed that the lights in the bedroom were low, the bed was turned down and the bathroom glowed with what Karen could have sworn were a million candles. Karen grinned the minute she noticed the low lights, the glow of candles and the scent.

  The room smelled like Addy’s perfume. Karen inhaled deeply, and closed her eyes. Karen loved the way Addy always smelled. It was the chemistry of her perfume and her body’s scent. When Addy told Karen on what part of her body she sprayed her perfume, Karen laughed realizing why she loved her scent so much. Since that day, just the mental association of the perfume and the area where it was sprayed made Karen’s body react in a maddening way.

  Karen grinned, and happy tears began to fill her eyes. Then she felt Addy’s hands undressing her. “Addy, you make me feel like—.”

  Addy chuckled. “Are you going to sing Adele’s song to me?”

  Karen chuckled. “I wish I had her voice to do it.”

  “Baby, you don’t need to sing it, you just need to look at me with those gorgeous eyes.” Addy kissed her.

  “The things you say. I never know how to reply.” The happy tears fell. “Look at me. All I do is cry when I get emotional.”

  “Those green eyes are my perdition. I thought you knew that by now.” She caressed Karen’s face. “And your tears are tears of joy, and I love to see you so overcome on account of things I do. I love to make you happy, and I love your happy tears because they are private. Only I get to see them.”

  Unable to speak, Karen crashed in her arms, and Addy held her tight. “Come on, let’s get you cleaned up.” Karen smiled when she saw Addy undressing. “Let’s go in the Jacuzzi. I have a gift for you there.” Addy went in first and then Karen sat between her legs and leaned back into her. “Umm.”

  Addy wrapped her arms and legs around Karen kissing her neck and shoulders. Karen closed her eyes and relaxed, spreading her legs, and surrendering to Addy’s sensual touch. Addy worked her magic and was delighted when a few minutes later Karen convulsed in her arms. “Happy anniversary, Blondie.”

  “I can’t think of happier days.” Karen whispered.

  “Let’s make sure all our anniversaries are memorable, okay?”

  “Uh huh” Addy continued to caress and gently rub her as Karen recuperated in her arms. “This is more like it.”

  “What?”

  “How I like to see you, completely relaxed in my arms, and—.”

  Addy couldn’t finish her sentence “Come here.” Karen shifted and moved Addy to the front. It took very little time for Addy to get her anniversary gift also. “Umm, and you said you had no gift for me? You are obviously not aware of all your gift giving powers.” Karen chuckled, as she continued to nibble her neck. Addy was about to get a second gift, when she suggested moving to the bed.

  ***

  Although, they were always very comfortable making love, Addy had not felt comfortable extending their activities to what she called ‘advance techniques.’ Karen had never pushed the issue because she thought herself lucky enough to have gotten to where they were and that was enough for her. She thought that if the time came when Addy felt comfortable exploring new possibilities, it would be like icing on the cake. For some time now, Karen longed to follow the trail of Addy’s perfume, and today it seemed as if everything was playing out differently. She wanted Addy in every possible way. Addy was still recovering as Karen kissed her and whispered her desire. “Addy, you know what we’ve talked about sometimes?”

  “Yes.”

  “Should we try it?”

  Addy pondered the question, and hesitantly agreed.

  “It’s okay if you don’t—.”

  “I do, and I know you’ve been wanting to.”

  “But not if you don’t.”

  Addy smiled looking at the gorgeous woman on top. “I do now.”

  Karen shifted her entire body and placed herself between Addy’s legs, as she kissed her deeply. She then began her slow descent, paying full attention and kissing every inch of the gorgeous body underneath her own. Addy gasped, when Karen gave prolonged attention to areas she knew Addy was particularly sensitive. Addy loved it, and continued to expectantly look at Karen as she descended to her belly.

  Karen was in a daze as she preceded downward kissing every single spot along the way. Driven by her urge and desire, Addy accommodated instinctively to Karen’s needs. Karen was thrilled knowing that Addy was enjoying it. She caressed Addy’s inner thighs brushing them with her lips. She looked up to find Addy gazing at her, her chest was heaving, panting. Karen could tell she was nervous and came up to kiss and reassure her. She kissed her a million times. “Addy, we don’t have to.”

  “I know. But I want to.”

  As she had done earlier, Karen began her descent again kissing her way down. She felt privileged to have Addy allow her to be so intimate. What a feeling! She inhaled the scent that always made her lose her mind, the scent of her goddess, of the woman she adored. Addy closed her eyes giving herself to the moment enjoying the loving gestures and the attention she was getting. Karen was in her very own private heaven. It all felt so good, so perfect, and so wonderful. She took her time to make Addy feel comfortable, and to relax her caressing and kissing her infinitely.

  Karen felt shivers up and down her body. She wanted this to be perfect, she wanted Addy to enjoy it, to love it. She turned her attention to the gorgeous sight in front of her, and kissed her. “Do you know how beautiful you are?” Addy stared in awe at the beautiful woman between her thighs. “You are like—.” Karen could hardly speak, her green eyes misted. Her desire was so strong that she was unable to hold back anymore. She kissed her ever so slowly and used her fingers to allow herself in.

  Addy’s deep moan exhilarated, and encouraged her. All hesitations and concerns were gone. This was the woman she loved, the only woman she ever really loved. She wanted to give her unimaginable pleasures. Karen began a slow and steady rhythm that she knew would bring Addy to climax. Addy continued to thrust her hips and to moan. Her physical reaction, her moans, and her inebriating scent drove Karen’s passion to oblivion.

  Addy leaned her head back arching herself up in pure pleasure, exposing her entire body. Karen couldn’t believe the beauty of the woman, or of the glorious moment. Overwhelmed, Karen had a momentary loss of mind and simply gave herself to the desire of providing pleasure to the love of her life.

  “Ker, Ker, Kerrrrrrrr! Oooooh, Keerrrr! Please!” Karen continued, overcome with desire and love, her eyes welled with tears and the tears fell as she closed them in total elation. Addy had her eyes closed and continued to thr
ust herself into Karen, every time feeling increasing pulses of pleasure to the core of her body.

  Addy wanted more. She was crumpling the beds sheets below her. She brought her hands to Karen’s head and grabbed her hair. Karen felt her body tremble, feeling her own orgasm overpowering her. She was in such a state of ecstasy that she didn’t know what else to do to satisfy her love as she watched her goddess reach the pinnacle, trembling and convulsing. Karen also trembled as she climaxed herself. Nothing ever in her life could compare with this extraordinary moment. “Baby, my baby!” Karen repeated as she came up to kiss her, and hold her. Addy held on to Karen, as she rode the last waves of her orgasm that nearly sent her into unconsciousness. She was sweating, trembling. She snuggled into her partner, still grabbing and holding on to her for her own life. “Don’t let go, don’t let go!” Addy pleaded and Karen dug deep into her to meet her demand. Addy was in a daze, slowly drifting back to reality in total bliss, as she enjoyed the now gentle strokes of the woman she loved. Karen could still feel Addy’s muscles convulsing as she slowly removed her fingers from inside her. She was still panting when she opened her eyes and saw the gorgeous teary green eyes smiling at her in total delight and disbelief.

  “I love you Adriana Marcos, and will love you for as long as I live.” Tears ran down her cheeks falling on Addy’s face.

  Addy was also crying and chuckling, overwhelmed and still unable to speak, “Ker.”

  Karen grinned. Her teary face had that mischievous look. “You liked it?”

  Addy blushed and hugged her as she whispered in her ear, “yes.”

  “Enough for an encore?” When Karen heard the second ‘yes,’ she went wild kissing and tickling her, and ending the scuffle in a tight embrace. “I look at you every day and wonder if there will be a day when you will stop amazing me, and then I know that day will never come. What did I ever do to deserve you is beyond me, but I swear that I will dedicate my entire life to keep this flame burning. I love you, Addy. I love to make you feel this way, and I love how you make me feel.” Karen grabbed her face and kissed her. “Are you okay?”