Healing Hands

by Hoy, E. S

  September 21st Marcus had slipped out of bed sneakily, today Sophie was 25 he had the whole weekend off and tomorrow the family would arrive for a dinner party including Diane’s extra guest whom Marcus had been introduced to on Skype, he was the perfect surprise and he knew she would be totally shocked as her hopes of finding her dad had faded since Diane had not mentioned him at all. The last few days had passed smoothly Sophie had all her appetites back she was riding Alice every day then working the same hours he did so they could be together as much as possible, she had filled out again much to every ones relief and her dreams had been the only shadow over her recovery, it seemed the trip with Reynard had released all her blocked memories and they all came back to her during her sleep, she was having counselling daily by video link so she could off load her dreams on the same day to her counsellor, he was a brilliant psychiatrist and had done wonders with her. Sleeping pills were still necessary but they had been reduced to just 1 and Sophie refused to take it until they had made love, she insisted the love making was making her stronger; each time he made love to her it erased some of the shame of her past so he happily obliged. Marcus prepared breakfast on a tray, he had wrapped up her presents and they were in his wardrobe but he had a very special envelope to give her first.

  Sophie awoke in an empty bed she stretched out her limbs and smiled, 25 today she knew Marcus had things planned so she was actually excited, she ran to the bathroom to make herself presentable for his return she removed the braid from her hair and shook it out swapped pj's for a silk negligée' , brushed her teeth and sprayed on her favourite Chanel perfume, she could hear him coming so jumped back into bed arranging herself seductively on the pillows, their love making had been wonderful but Sophie was ready for something more now to bring back the excitement and let him know she was better. Marcus pushed open the door and took a breath when he saw her hair falling around her the tiny bit of silk she was wearing allowed a full view of her nipples and only reached just below her bottom so he had a superb view of her shapely legs solid after all the jogging and riding she had been doing. “Christ I'm a lucky beggar but baby you are not going to put me off my stride with your hot body first things first coffee and presents and then I will unwrap you after”

  Sophie was disappointed he hadn't dropped the tray and pounced on her but the hungry look in his eyes and his obvious erection appeased her. He placed the tray on the bottom of the bed handed her a latte' and choc muffin, she pulled the soft cake apart and sipped her drink. Satisfied she looked expectantly at him, he grinned and jumped up went to his wardrobe and pulled out 3 packages all beautifully gift wrapped. She climbed on top of the covers to open the packages Marcus stifled a groan as he caught sight of her bare behind as she crawled up the bed he sat down abruptly. The first gift was the most exquisite Victoria’s secret Corset in silver with suspenders and lace edging tiny crystals stitched onto the straps and bust line, it was fully boned and had hooks all the way up the back it was beautiful, she gave him a kiss “I think that present was for me really” Marcus teased, she grinned at him then moved on to the next, this was obviously a shoe box and wow silver Laboutins they had a silver metal heel and sparkled all over she loved them guessing there was a theme developing she opened the larger package again a box, she peeled back all the tissue and inside was a shimmer of cloth she lifted it out, it was a shimmering silver blue toned dress by Versace it was floor length but so sheer it was almost see through the corset would be almost visible underneath she would feel very sexy in it. Sophie threw her hands round his neck and kissed him all over his face “thank you thank you I love them all I can't wait to wear them for you at dinner tomorrow I . Love. You” Marcus kissed her enthusiastically in return the kiss started to turn into more when he pulled away gasping he grinned and pressed his hand between her thighs and stroked her pussy, he gasped again as he felt her slickness “so ready baby” he lifted her on to his lap and kissed her again, gift 3 would have to wait, Sophie was sat astride him his hands went straight to her breasts he could feel them through the silk she felt amazing his cock pulsed as she rubbed her wetness against him trying to find friction she reached her hand down and freed him from his pyjama bottoms lifting herself so she could insert him inside she groaned as he pushed himself into her sharply the two of them found their rhythm quickly he was lifting her and pulling her down hard onto him with each thrust she tongued his mouth ferociously as the two of them reached their orgasm Sophie shouted his name “oh baby yes “ growled Marcus and held her down on him as he pumped his seed into her she spasmed around him then sagged on his neck licking the beads of sweat off his chest. “wow baby that was surprising” Marcus lifted her up still attached and walked her to the shower he turned the water on then walked straight in and they stayed like that under the water he loved the way the silk became see through as it got more and more wet, he bent his head to suck her nipples through the cloth, Sophie felt him grow inside her again, he was ready for round two he turned so her back was pressed against the tiles and started to move inside her pulling out frustratingly slow and then sliding in just catching her sweet spot she couldn't help with the speed as her feet were dangling but she used her hands to pull his ass harder against her wanting more power, Marcus put her down pulled out then turned her so she had her hands against the tiles he pulled her hips backwards and entered her from behind, Sophie loved it this way she had much more control and met his power thrust for thrust harder and harder they pushed and collapsed in a heap when they had found their release.

  They washed each other Marcus removed her now destroyed dry clean only silk teddy and wrapped her in a towel lifted her back to the bed, he dried himself and wrapped a towel around his waist then sat back on the bed with her. “last present Sophie, he handed her a gilt edged envelope with Miss Sophie Merchant scribed beautifully on the front. Sophie opened it and slid out a beautiful card a wedding invitation she read open mouthed

  Mrs Diane Merchant Requests The Pleasure of Your Company To The Wedding of her daughter Sophie Beth Merchant to Mr Marcus Donald Taylor On Saturday 23rd December 2012

  At The Gables

  Menai

  Gwynedd

  Sophie looked up at Marcus tears flowing “we are getting married in less than 3 months?” “if that's OK with you baby I want to make you mine and I can't wait until next summer Bruno has worked tirelessly with our parents to organise it all, we are all systems go just need your approval sweetheart?”

  Sophie looked at the beautiful man with his blue eyes full of love his wonderful healing hands his soft post sex lips and sobbed, “yes please I want to be yours too” Marcus pulled her to him the towels dropped and Sophie was laid down on the bed and he proceeded to make long sensual love to her filling her with every ounce of his emotion, he watched her expression of wonder and she blossomed before him like a flower they were both laid bare before each other stripped back and raw, the depth of love they felt overwhelming both of them. “Happy Birthday Sophie”

  Chapter 30

  September 22nd Sophie stood in front of long mirror the next day surprised at the elegant woman looking back, the dress had not been as see through as feared and clung to her form perfectly the diamanté straps of the corset visible alongside the sheer straps of the dress, the neckline was low but hung in folds along her bust line so although no flesh was showing the shape and size of her breasts were obvious, the boned corset pulled her tiny waist in and the material clung over the top then flowed over her now shapely hips down to a waterfall effect skirt showing off her amazing shoes. Bruno had done an lovely job of arranging her hair into a pile of curls on the top of her head a few tendrils framing her face, Louisa had applied her makeup, a little more than she usually wore but as the dress was so pale the dramatic eyes stood out on her now in her pale face lips just glossed , her eyes were definitely the star of the show.

  Marcus family had arrived late last night and today had just been wedding talk, Bruno Barbee and the girls filled her in on the pl
ans they had been hatching together, Diane wasn't arriving until tonight but she was paying for it all so she had been involved in all the decisions. Sophie was thrilled with everything Bruno was amazing all that was left for Sophie was her wedding dress and the ladies in waiting dresses, apparently Diane had a meeting set up with a dress designer from London who was going to make all the gowns bespoke. It had been a lovely day Beatrice and Louisa were now firm friends and Sophie felt very comfortable with them she was thrilled to hear Duncan had won lots of work after the brilliant job he had done at “the Gables” he had set up an office in Chester large enough so Louisa could have her own space and Bruno too for his interior design, they were buying a property in Flint so they would only be half an hour from work and from Marcus so they would be seeing a lot more of each other. Beatrice was 11 weeks pregnant now, no bump showing yet but she was tall and willowy so probably wouldn't show for some time, she had strange cravings though and walked round with a bag of sour cherry’s permanently, she was drinking gallons of milk to help her teeth survive all the sugar and acid that the sweets contained, Sophie couldn't help but feel a bit jealous of her, motherhood was something she may never experience.

  Marcus came upstairs to see what was keeping his beloved, Diane had arrived and was awaiting her Saul was with her looking terrified Barbee could hardly contain her excitement they were going to hide him at the back of the room and see if she spotted the stranger in their midst, he was desperate to get her down there. He opened the door and saw a vision of silver shimmering towards him he had no words for her he just gawked, she came up closed his mouth for him and walked past him to the stairs “correct response husband to be “ he trotted after her and placed her hand on to his arm leading her down the stairs. Everyone stopped talking and looked when the couple walked in the room, they certainly made an entrance Barbee's eyes filled and Diane welled up too, the two mums were stood together looking proudly at their children a little smug look at each other spoke volumes. As everyone hugged Sophie gushing over her dress she worked her way towards her mum-as she hadn't seen her since the hospital, she knew she was bringing a plus one, Sophie hadn't seen her mum with a man so she wasn't sure how she would feel, it had always been just the two of them, Diane stepped aside and Sophie was confronted by a handsome face green eyes tall athletic build and a full head of curly red hair. Everyone watched the two people looking each other up and down waiting for a reaction, Sophie was feeling dizzy she was staring into what could only be described as the mirror image of her own face, the same eyes stared back at her they had a sparkle in them but she could tell the man was nervous, there was no doubt in her mind this must be her father his hair was the last clue the exact same red as her own, they continued to stare uncertain what to do she stepped forward and offered him her hand “hi I'm Sophie” was all she could force out, he took her hand and raised it to his mouth, “Saul Ramsay your father” then they were hugging both thrilled with each other crying laughing and both talking so hard neither one pausing for breath. Diane smiled a job well done, Saul was staying in a hotel at the moment but if this meeting went well Marcus had offered him a room at “The Gables “ from next month until the wedding so they could get to know each other and maybe just maybe he might be able to give Sophie away on her wedding day, Diane wanted to spend time with him first the two of them had bonded again and although nothing had happened between them yet Diane realised she had never stopped loving him in 23 years, it would be hard when he returned toAustralia but she could enjoy some of the time they had left to get to know him again. Dinner was delicious the atmosphere was wonderful, Saul was welcomed with open arms and Sophie couldn't stop herself from staring at him, she did however spot her mum looking at him too a look she had never seen before, gooey eyed and dreamy, she was immediately concerned a heartbroken mum was not something she wanted to see, he did appear just as smitten but talked about Australia a lot so she would be losing him again after the wedding. Sophie decided to have a quiet word with her very soon.

  Everyone was tucked up for the night Marcus had expressed jealousy at Sophie’s obvious adoration of another man so she proceeded to convince him with her body he had nothing to worry about. They lay enveloped in each other hot and sweaty but lost in their thoughts, bliss is a word Sophie had never understood but that is the best way to describe her feelings at that precise moment, she couldn't imagine it got any better than this.

  Epilogue

  December 23rd Wedding day The weeks that followed her birthday had continued to be blissful, Saul moved in with them in late October he went riding with Sophie when Marcus was working and he used her office to catch up on work, they lunched together and became best of friends. The dresses for the wedding were all finished and were stunning Beatrice’s couldn't be completed until last week as her bump was blossoming nicely. Diane had spent every weekend with them and her and Saul definitely had a spark developing Sophie had spotted the odd blush as Saul’s hand brushed hers over meal times, what would be the outcome Sophie had no idea. Duncan and Louisa were now engaged and living in Flint so they were regular visitors, Charlotte had moved in with Sam and they were planning to get engaged soon she was happy as a pig in muck.

  Today was her wedding day and as lovely as the past few weeks had been, for the past week or so Sophie had been fighting a bug, she put it down to stress but this morning Bruno was holding her hair back while she threw up for the second time this morning, she sat on the floor groaning “Bruno I am going to look like shit, what if I throw up during the ceremony?” Bruno had fetched the girls to help, Beatrice stood over her hands either side of her neat little bump “sweetie we will plaster you with makeup don't panic” Sophie ushered them all out so she could take a shower as she scrubbed herself she had a fleeting thought “shit pills” Sophie had collected her prescription for the pill but dropped them when Reynard had kidnapped her, with everything that had gone on since it had never entered her mind, pregnant she could be pregnant. Sophie wrapped herself in a robe and grabbed her phone off the bed, everyone was in there milling about, Marcus had spent the night at Duncan’s to keep up tradition so he was out of the way, she phoned the only person who could confirm her situation “Sally what time are you setting off to come here today?” Sally answered “A couple of hours honey is everything alright?” Sophie couldn't bring herself to speak it in case it might not be true “Sally I never went on the pill, I am throwing up feel rough and tired I wonder if it was at all possible I may be pregnant?” Sally shrieked down the phone “ooh how exciting oh Sophie what a wonderful thing if it's true, I will come now with my test kit I will be there in 15 mins but I will have to bring my outfit and change there” “no problem just be quick and don't breathe a word I can't have any one finding out before Marcus”

  Sophie disconnected and stared at her reflection, she didn't dare hope that life could start so good go so wrong and then end up perfect for someone like her, she whispered a little prayer then got back in the shower to finish rinsing her hair.

  3 hours later Sophie was ready to walk down the aisle, Bruno had designed a floral corridor to attach the Main house to the Marquee, Her 2 maids in waiting dressed in beautiful deep red floor length fish tail gowns were ready to go before her, Beatrice alone just in front a cream gown with a deep red sash the fish tail design suited her tall frame and the large flower bouquet she had insisted on hid her bump perfectly. Diane and Bruno were fussing over her, Sophie’s dress too was fishtail pure white covered in Swarovski crystals but instead of the off the shoulder design the girls had hers was strapless and tightly laced up her back pulling her waist in as far as was comfortable, the fish tail ended in a long train behind her, as it was December she had a dark red fur wrap to cover her bare shoulders, she wore a pair of diamond studs Barbee had given her that were her mother’s before her, she had a pale blue Pandora bangle from Beatrice and Henry and a diamond choker from Diane and her father. Saul was stood beside her ready to give her away he was stunning in top hat and tail
s with dark red cumber band and cravat, Sophie looked at her mother who matched the bridesmaids in a deep red dress her hair was longer these days and more feminine and she was visibly emotional today “mum I want you to give me away too, it doesn't feel right without you, you were my mum and my dad growing up I wouldn't be here without you so please will you do this for me” Diane stepped forward she looked stunned “Oh my darling daughter it would be my honour to if Saul doesn't mind?” Beatrice looked back at them smiling “I think its a wonderful idea Sophie but hurry up the girls have started walking” Saul nodded his agreement, Beatrice began her walk and then the three of them Sophie in the centre walked the floral corridor and into the huge marquee the seating was arranged so it arched inwards to where Marcus Duncan and the registrar waited Duncan looked smart with his suit and new haircut but Sophie only had eyes for her husband to be.

  Marcus watched his bride gliding towards him, she looked ethereal in white her large green eyes glowed in her pale face the dress was stunning her figure looked amazing in it but it was her eyes that held his gaze, Diane and Saul stepped back and she took his arm, he leant towards her and whispered “my gorgeous bride I am the happiest man on earth today you look spectacular” She smiled at him basking in his adoration.