by Suzy Shearer
“It’s…I don’t know. These figures just overwhelm me.”
They ended up getting pizza delivered and spent the evening with Conall before Tobias took Laura home. He left her around ten, he and Julian were off to Melbourne for the week, something about a new contract. Laura knew she was going to miss not seeing him.
“I should be back around lunchtime on Friday. I’m going to miss you. Is it alright if I come up Friday evening?”
“Please. You’ll stay until Monday, won’t you?”
“If you’ll have me.”
“I want you to.”
“Then I will.”
Another smouldering kiss before he drove off, leaving Laura feeling so alone. She and Tobias exchanged text messages all week and he rang her each evening, but it didn’t lessen her loneliness without him.
* * * *
Over the next four weeks, Laura and Tobias settled into a routine with him coming to stay each Friday afternoon then heading off to work on Monday mornings. It gave them both a glimpse of what it would be like if they lived together full -time, and as far as Laura was concerned there were no problems.
Tobias was the perfect house guest. He put the toilet seat down, squeezed the toothpaste from the bottom of the tube, and wasn’t afraid to cook or clean up. He’d made dinner a few times, complete with candles and soft music. They often went out for dinner or to the movies, or just for a drive. He would often come home on Friday nights with flowers for her. Sometimes he’d have to leave early on Monday morning and when Laura had gone downstairs, she’d found a little love note from him on the counter. Yes, as far as Laura was concerned, Tobias was the man for her and she just hoped he felt the same.
As for Tobias he couldn’t get enough of Laura. Now they were living together each weekend, he found himself wanting more and wondered whether asking someone to move in with them after a few months was too soon.
He tried to spoil her in little ways and knew she loved it. She often sent him text messages through the week, just saying she missed him. Each time he received one, his heart would thump so loudly. He’d sit at his desk and couldn’t take the grin off his face while he read them. Their sex life was going from great to out-of-this world. Laura seemed to be gaining confidence and asking him for more and more things. He discovered she had a wicked side and loved teasing him, making him so excited he often thought he’d burst.
Life couldn’t be any better, unless they were living together full time.
Chapter Twenty-One
“Hello, Laura, Peter Bailey here.”
“Hi, Peter, how are you?”
“I’m well. Laura, I have some papers for you. I don’t know what they contain but I received them from the private investigator your father used. He was settling all his old cases and thought it best to send these to me.”
“Oh. Right. I’ve gone through the ones my father kept here but there was nothing useful in them. I guess these will probably be the same.”
“I imagine so. I couriered them over to you last night so they should arrive sometime today.”
“Thank you, Peter, I appreciate it.”
“No problems.” He cleared his throat. “How’s that nephew of mine treating you?”
Laura was glad he couldn’t see her through the telephone as she blushed and said, “He’s treating me rather extravagantly.”
“He is?” She could hear the surprise in his voice. “That’s amazing. I’ve never known him to do that. Must be true love.”
She laughed then said, “Or maybe he just likes spoiling me.”
“Well, whatever the reason I’m very happy for you both. I’ve always wanted him to meet someone nice and settle down. I think maybe now he has.”
“Time will tell.”
“That it will, Miss Laura, that it will. Anyway, if you discover anything in the papers and need help let me know.”
“Thanks, Peter, I will. Bye.”
“Bye.”
Two hours later Laura was sitting in the office with the papers spread out on the desk. Most were duplicates or notes that she already knew. But one page had her staring at it for what seemed hours. Eventually, she seemed to come out of her trance and burst into tears. When she finally stopped crying, she rang Tobias.
“Hi, sweetheart, how are you?”
“Toby,” was all she could manage.
“Laura!” He asked her fearfully, “What’s wrong?”
She tried to get her emotions under control, taking a huge breath she finally managed to speak.
“I have a brother.”
“What? That’s wonderful. How do you know? What’s happened?”
“Peter sent me some papers, from the investigator. Seems although he couldn’t find my mother, he did find out that she’d had a son. His name is Genaro Conti. He was born in Italy but the investigator discovered he lives in Sydney.”
“Oh, my dearest, that’s wonderful news. Is there an address or phone number?”
“Both. He lives in Concord, where’s that?”
“Not that far away, maybe an hour’s drive. Ring him, sweetheart, you have to ring him.”
“But what if he doesn’t want to know me? What if he hangs up?”
“Sweetheart, you won’t know until you try.”
“I’m scared,” she admitted.
“Listen, I’ll be there soon, want to wait until I get there?”
“Oh, yes,” she cried. “Please, Toby, I can’t do it alone.”
“I’ll finish up here and be there in about fifty minutes. Okay?”
“Yes,” she replied with a sniff.
“Love you,” he said and hung up before she could reply.
Laura sat looking at the phone in shock. Tobias had never said he loved her before. She knew she loved him but had been afraid to tell him, afraid he would walk away.
“He loves me!” she shouted.
Laura hugged herself. What a day! First to find out she had a half-brother, and now to hear Tobias confess his love for her. They been together since she’d had her cast removed mid-October. It was almost Christmas, December sixteen so about two months. She couldn’t believe it.
She looked at the clock on the filing cabinet—3:32.
Since the beginning of November, Tobias had stayed at her house from Friday night then went to work on Monday mornings. She’d discovered how easy he was to live with. They were most certainly compatible and now, now he loved her!
When she heard him open the door into the garage and come into the house she raced to him, almost throwing herself into his arms.
“Whoa! Hello, beautiful.”
“I love you, Toby. I do.”
He hugged her tight.
“I love you, Laura, more than I could ever imagine loving someone. You mean the whole world to me.”
Then he kissed her. It seemed a much different kiss now she knew they loved each other. She could only cling to him until their lips finally parted.
“So, sweetheart, let’s go talk to your brother.”
All her fears rushed back in, and her eyes filled with tears.
“What if he doesn’t want to know? What if he doesn’t believe me?”
“Nothing you can do if he does, but let’s just not jump to conclusions, okay?”
“Okay.”
“Come on.”
He took her hand and went into the office.
“This the number?”
She nodded.
Tobias picked up the paper then the cordless phone and walked into the family room with her almost dragging behind. He laughed at her then sat down and pulled her onto his lap. Setting the phone on loudspeaker, he dialled the number and handed the paper with her brother’s details on it to her.
“All yours.”
She knew she looked terrified because she felt it. Suddenly a male voice answered.
“Hello.”
“Um…er…is that Genaro Conti?”
“No, sorry Gino’s out walking the dog, he’ll be back in about ten minu
tes, I’d say. Can I help you? Adam here.”
She looked at Tobias frantically, and he gestured her to speak.
“No. It’s about family stuff. Can I call back?”
“Sure. I’ll let him know. Who’s calling?”
“Laura,” she squeaked, quickly pressing the button to hang up.
Tobias kissed her forehead.
“Now that wasn’t too bad, was it?”
She could only shake her head. He pulled her head down onto his shoulder and they sat waiting for the minutes to tick by. Finally, he sat her up and pressed redial. He kissed her quickly just as a male voice said, “Hello, Gino here.”
The voice was a little deeper and had a slight accent. Laura almost hyperventilated as she gasped.
“I’m Laura Keell. Oh…um…heck.”
“Did you say Keell?”
“Yes.”
Laura thought his voice sounded a little strained as he replied, “Oh, hi, you must be related to my cousin Richard.”
Laura shook her head and said, “I don’t know. I don’t know how to say this.” She took a deep breath. “I’m your half-sister.”
“My sister? My sister, you’re my sister, my older sister!”
She and Tobias looked at each other, stunned. The voice down the phone was almost bouncing with excitement. They heard him say to someone, “It’s my sister!” Another male voice gave a cheer.
Confused, Laura asked, “You know about me?”
“Of course. My mother always told me I had an older sister. That was all she knew about you.”
If Tobias hadn’t been holding her and the phone, she was sure she would be on the floor. She felt lightheaded as Gino fired off a dozen questions.
“I have to see you. When can we meet? Where do you live? How’s your father doing?”
Laura couldn’t help it, she burst into loud sobs so Tobias spoke.
“Hello, Gino. I’m Toby, Laura’s partner. She’s kind of out of it at the moment, in shock.”
Gino laughed then said, “I understand, I feel the same way. Look I really want to meet her—as soon as possible.”
“Well, she lives in Kurrajong. We could meet somewhere.”
“Hang on.”
They could hear him speaking to someone but couldn’t hear what was said. Finally, he came back on the phone.
“Would it be okay if my partner and I came to visit you? We could come tomorrow.”
Laura was trying to stop sobbing, she nodded to Tobias and he kissed her cheek.
“That would be perfect. Why not come for lunch?”
“We’d love to. Say can we come about ten? I really want to meet you, Laura.”
Finally, able to speak, Laura answered. “I’d love that, Gino.”
They heard someone speak, then Gino said rather hesitantly, “My partner’s Adam, you spoke to him earlier.”
“That’s wonderful. We’ll see you both tomorrow at ten.”
“Oh perfect. Yes, we’ll see you then.”
Laura started crying again as Tobias disconnected and he held her tight. When she finally stopped, he held her back from his chest and looked at her.
“All your fears were for nothing, sweetheart. Tomorrow you get to meet your brother.”
“I can’t believe it. I actually have family,” she said in awe.
He laughed.
“You do.”
“Oh bugger, what are we going to eat?”
Tobias set her on the floor then stood. They went out to the kitchen and he opened the freezer door.
“There’s plenty of steaks here and sausages. We can have a barbecue. I’ll run down to the bakery first thing and get bread rolls.”
He took out meat from the freezer to defrost and Laura opened the fridge side. “There’s plenty of salad stuff and fresh eggs. What if they don’t eat meat?”
“Don’t worry, if they don’t they can fill up on salad and bread. Relax.”
Laura stood staring into the fridge until Tobias shut the door, so she said, “If you get me some potatoes, I’ll make a potato bake.”
Twenty minutes later, a potato bake was in the oven. They’d also cut up some pumpkin into cubes, and it was roasting to add to a salad. Tobias had made her coffee and was now checking the gas for the barbecue. Laura realised just how much she depended on him, he was her strength. She may be the boss in the bedroom, but in everything she relied on him to help her. He came back inside.
“Plenty of gas. Come on, babe. Let’s go have a swim and relax.”
She nodded and got towels from the linen press. They changed into swimmers and went outside. Tobias checked the outdoor fridge for wine and beer, then joined her in the pool. He swam a few laps then they sat in the Jacuzzi.
“You didn’t bring Stinky and Cally.”
“I figured you needed me as soon as possible. They’ll be happy with Dad for the weekend.”
“I miss them.”
“You’re supposed to say you miss me, not my dogs.”
She laughed up into his face. He was so dear to her.
“I do miss you. In fact, I think you should get out of those wet trunks right this minute.”
* * * *
Tobias winked at her then quickly shed his trunks. Just those words from her had his cock hardening.
“Nice view,” she murmured appreciatively as she moved to rest her head against the edge of the spa.
“Help me take my costume off.”
He was only too willing to comply. He pulled the straps down her arms, dragging the wet fabric down her body. Her lovely tits fell free as he tossed her costume out onto the side of the pool. She lay in the shallow part of the Jacuzzi, her head resting on the side. Tobias couldn’t take his eyes off her gorgeous body just waiting for him.
“You must be hungry after all that swimming,” she said, her voice husky with desire.
“Very.”
She lifted one leg and bent it at the knee, her pussy on view for him and he couldn’t hold back the moan of delight as she spread those delectable lips and pouted.
“Come taste.”
He needed no second invitation and settled between her legs, one hand under each, lifting her slightly out of the bubbling water. He closed his eyes as he tasted that sweet thick honey. Using his tongue, he stabbed as deep as he could inside the hot tunnel then drew her clit into his mouth. He sucked hard on it and was rewarded with her soft little pants.
She tasted so good, he could spend the rest of his life between her legs, eating her out. Her little pants were now little gasps, little “ohs,” as his tongue and his mouth licked, dipped, sucked, and swirled. He had her mewling as he felt her first orgasm wash across her pussy. He could feel the little shudders through his mouth as he drank in the delicious juice that now poured from her.
He felt her hands on his head and lifted his face. Hers was flushed, her eyes dilated.
“Have you ever fucked a woman’s arse?” she asked her voice gravelly.
“Yes.”
“I’ve never been taken there, but I want to know what it feels like.”
Tobias knew he couldn’t just ram his cock into her. She would certainly hurt—plus, he didn’t have a condom or lube handy. Instead he asked, “Shall I used my fingers to fuck it? Your arse is so beautiful.”
“Show me.”
It would be hard to do in the water, so he got out and then picked her up, carrying her to one of the long chaises. Laying her down, he began kissing her, wanting her aroused even more. At the same time he played with each full tit, tweaking the nipples, pulling and massaging. Dropping one hand he spread her legs and rubbed a finger against her slit—she was so wet!
He loved the way she was always so ready, so wet. The glorious scent of her arousal always turned him on. Tobias used her juices to lubricate around her rosette then pushed two fingers into her pussy channel.
“Do you like getting finger-fucked, my princess?”
She only gasped and nodded as he continued his assault on her cunt,
the sound of his fingers going in and out music to his ears. He switched hands and used the one with her juices to press against her arsehole. At the same time, he took one nipple in his mouth and sucked, rolling it around with his tongue.
Slowly he pushed his thumb into her arse. Laura wriggled slightly and his thumb slid in deeper while his other hand fucked that sexy cunt of hers. He began pushing and pulling his thumb in and out of her tight hole and he was rewarded by her moans. Another time he would use a proper lubricant to stretch her so he could fuck her properly, but now this would do.
Timing his hands, he fucked her arse and her cunt, getting harder and faster. Laura’s mewls were louder and louder and he could feel the muscles in her cunt begin to grip his fingers ready for her climax. He pushed his thumb into her arse as far as it would go, then began wiggling the thumb back and forth. Another finger into her cunt, deeper and deeper until she screamed. He kept up with his finger-fucking until her hands dropped limply alongside her.
He let her get her breath back and was delighted when she managed to gasp, “Next time you use your cock.”
“I most certainly will.”
“Stand up.”
Tobias stood, his cock so hard and erect. She ran a hand down his stomach and then cupped his balls.
“That deserves a reward.”
She sat up and sank his cock deep into her mouth. He’d had other women go down on him before but there was something about the way Laura did it that he knew he could never last. Maybe it was because he loved her, maybe it was the way she sucked hard, her tongue would almost wrap around his cock, sometimes sticking the end of it into the eye of his dick.
At the same time she would play with his balls and Tobias was lost. He fisted her hair and began pounding his cock into her face. Laura took it as deep as she could, all the while sucking and slurping. He tried hard, he really did, to hold on but it was a losing cause. He tried to pull out but Laura had other ideas and he shot his load of hot cum down her throat. His legs felt weak and he had to hold onto Laura’s shoulders so he wouldn’t fall as she sucked him dry. When he regained his breath and his strength all he could say was, “My God, Laura.”
He quickly washed his hands then returned to Laura. She patted the wide seat and he sank gratefully onto it, manoeuvring Laura so she was nestled in his arms. They both relaxed, dozing lightly for an hour.
