A Chance Encounter

by Charlie Conwell

  “Is Niall cooking for you? You should have said, I would have gone to the movies, Stace. I will drop my bags and then I will head out again.”

  Stacey shakes her head. “Em, shut up and just walk on into the living room, it’s all good.”

  I feel slightly out of place being the third wheel with Niall and Stace. “Niall, I’m sorry I didn’t realise you were cooking, I will be leaving very soon again.”

  “I hope that’s not true.”

  I stop in my tracks at the sound of that voice. I whisper her name and turn slowly wanting to believe that she is here. I see her standing there grinning from ear to ear at me.

  “Baby, I’m home.”

  I grin and run into her arms. She lifts me up as she kisses me hard. My hands go into her hair and I kiss her harder moaning. I pull away staying in her arms. “You are really here?”

  “I’m really here baby, I missed you so much.”

  “I missed you too.”

  “If anyone wants to know, I missed you too.”

  We both look at Stacey and laugh. Charlie sets me down but holds me close to her. “Stacey, I missed you too.”

  Stacey grins and gives Charlie a hug. “Okay, I am going to meet Niall, you two have fun and try not to wreck the house with your rampage of each other’s bodies.”

  I blush but the thought of having Charlie touch me again has me so hot already. Stacey leaves with a smirk and a wink, leaving me alone with Charlie.

  She sits me on her lap on the couch, holding me close and smiles at me. “I’ve missed you so much, I was able to get an earlier flight, so I took it. I texted Stacey to keep you occupied so I could surprise you. I have dinner in the oven, it will be ready in a few minutes. I will feed you first and then I want to show you just how much I missed you.”

  She captures my lips in the sweetest kiss and it takes my breath away. I cleave to her and moan as she slides her tongue into my mouth, starting an erotic dance with mine. She lays me down on the couch and we kiss ferociously, our hands roaming each other’s bodies. She breaks away from me and kisses my lips. “Damn, you are so fucking hot. I want you so bad, but we will eat first. You will need your energy.”

  I groan in pleasure at the sound of this I am already seriously wet. I can feel that her body is much harder from training camp and I can’t wait to possess her - make those muscles tremble. We snuggle on the couch content in the contours of each other. Charlie recounts some of what she had done before we move to the kitchen for dinner. Continuously throughout the meal. We both had to touch each other to believe we were actually there together. Every so often, Charlie would lean over and kiss my cheek or my neck.

  We do our duty and tidy up the dishes. I then drag Charlie to our bed, tearing our clothes off as we go. Charlie’s tongue delves into the depths of my hot pink pussy. She ravages me and doesn’t stop until I have cam multiple times like this. She doesn’t stop there she flips me over and fucks my pussy from behind with our strap. It’s so intense my voice hoarse from screaming out my pleasure. After my sixth or seventh orgasm, I collapse spent. Charlie gives me a chance to recover before I have my way with her. I give as well as I got leaving Charlie breathless and a sheen of sweat on our bodies. Charlie holds me in her arms all night, every so often, I wake, and Charlie will pull me close to her again to kiss me.

  “I’m here baby, I’m here. I love you.”

  I would snuggle into her warm body and my eyes would close into a peaceful slumber.

  I awake the next morning and turn expecting to feel Charlie’s body but all I feel is emptiness. A sadness rushes through my body and I curl into a ball. “Damn, it was all a dream.”

  “What was a dream?”

  I turn looking at the door and see Charlie standing with a tray with breakfast on it. She rushes to my side leaving the tray on the bedside locker when she notices tears in my eyes. She sits on the bed and pulls me into her arms.

  “What’s wrong darling? Why the tears?”

  “I’m being silly, I’m all right. I thought you weren’t here and it saddened me. I thought I dreamt the whole thing.”

  She smiles softly at me. “Oh honey, I’m sorry I woke early and decided to bring you breakfast in bed. Last night was very real and so amazing. I’m here and I’m all yours.”

  I shiver and snuggle closer into Charlie’s arms as I sniffle. She rubs my back and kisses the top of my head. “Oh baby, I love you so much.”

  “I love you too.”

  We cuddle in bed after enjoying our breakfast. I never realised how much I missed hearing the beat of her heart…that heart that beats for me. I watch as Charlie plays with my engagement ring. Her smile is soft but I can see and feel the love from her. I catch her eye and she smiles at me. “This was the best moment in my life when you said you would be mine forever. The way you looked at me, the joy and happiness I felt from you, just made me feel I was ten feet tall.”

  “It was without a doubt the best moment of my life too. You made me the happiest woman in the world. I have never felt so loved and wanted in a single moment.”

  She leans in, kisses me and I melt into her. “I hope you always feel that way.”

  “I will, I promise you.”

  There is a knock on the door and Charlie grumbles. “I swear she can’t be alone for five minutes when she wakes.”

  I laugh. “We have watched TV together in here on the weekends while chilling out.”

  “Oh really? I suppose we have to let her in.”

  I quickly kiss her lips. “Yes, we do. Stace come on in.”

  Stacey sheepishly looks at the door and smiles. “Can I come in? Our show is on Em.”

  “Yes, it is, come on in.”

  I push Charlie over a little and Stace gets in beside me.

  “So, what is this show you watch so religiously?”

  Stacey and I blush making Charlie chuckle as we turn the TV on as ‘Pinky and the Brain’ starts.

  “Are you two kidding me? It’s a cartoon.”

  We quickly hush her and watch the cartoon laughing at the screen. Charlie cuddles into me chuckling.

  After the show is over, Stacey brings up the conversation that I have been dreading. Charlie’s tour date. Charlie quickly looks at me. “I head out in two weeks’ time.”

  I gasp and Charlie ducks her head sadly. I knew it wouldn’t be a long stay here but two weeks isn’t a long time. I raise up her chin. “Babe, I love you so much and we have two weeks but we will make them the best two weeks ever. I am proud of you and we are in this together always.”

  I gently kiss her lips and Stacey clears her throat. “I’m sorry Char, I didn’t mean to cause sadness.”

  “It’s all good Stace, it just means you have to step up and take care of my baby when I’m gone. If anything happens while I am gone, I will hold you responsible and you will get into so much trouble.”

  I nudge Charlie. “Don’t be so mean babe. She has been awesome to me.”

  Stacey grins. “See, I’m the best and I now have a new bestie.”

  We all spend the day relaxing, watching movies and playing games. It was fun to see everyone so relaxed and happy.

  For the next two weeks, we spend each day exploring and doing all the things we enjoy. We go to spend a few days with Ellie and I have become a lot closer with her too, which Charlie both loves and fears. Ellie took every opportunity to embarrass Charlie and I loved it.

  Every night, Charlie makes love to me. Our connection and every one of her kisses and touches is scorched into my heart and soul.

  The night before Charlie is due to be deployed, she surprises me with a romantic dinner at our favourite restaurant. We get the best table and the lighting is soft and it just oozes romance.

  “You look beautiful tonight baby.”

  I blush but smile softly. The waitress comes over and Charlie orders us a beautiful bottle of champagne.

  “Babe, why are you ordering champagne?”

  “Because I want to spoil my baby and I want
tonight to be special and I love you.”

  “I do feel so special, you always make me feel special and loved.”

  She smiles that smile I love so much. “Good, it’s how you should feel every day and while I’m gone, I will write and call as much as I can. Know that I will be missing you and looking forward to the day I come back into your arms.”

  We order our food and the conversation flows like it always does, but in the back of our minds, we know that tomorrow morning is going to be rough. We enjoyed our meal and afterwards, we took a romantic walk in the park and ended up at our spot under the big oak tree. Charlie takes out her pen knife and starts scratching at the tree.

  “Babe, what are you doing?”

  “Well, this is our spot, I want to mark it as such.”

  She is blocking what she is doing and I try to squeeze around her but she continues to block me.

  “You can see when I am finished, babe.” I pout, fold my arms and she chuckles. “Babe, I will be done in one minute and then you will see what I have created for you.”

  I try to hold the pout but she smirks and winks at me which makes me smile. She moves out of the way and I see that she has carved a heart in the tree with ‘C+E forever’ in the inside of it.

  She pulls me into her body and I melt into her. I breathe deeply and get lost in the feeling. She kisses me and our bodies mould together. I love this feeling and our kiss quickly develops. I am moaning in anticipation. I need to feel Charlie in every inch of my body. She knows what I need, stops kissing me and looks deep into my eyes.

  “Let’s go home and explore each other until we can’t take anymore.”

  “Mmm, oh damn babe, yes please.”

  We make our way home and practically burst through the door lip-locked in a passionate embrace. Charlie kicks the door closed and picks me up kissing me hard before walking into the bedroom. As soon as we are in the bedroom, she slows everything down. She lays me on the bed and steps back as she slowly undresses in front of me. I go to touch her but she doesn’t allow me and I growl in frustration but I can’t take my eyes off her. As the last piece of clothing falls to the floor, she is standing there in front of me in her naked glory. I lick my lips and can feel how damp I am. She takes my hands and makes me stand in front of her. She kisses my lips and starts to undress me painfully slow. She kisses each inch of skin revealed and I am a quivering moaning mess.

  “Please hurry, I need you.”

  She smiles against my skin and if it were possible, she moves even slower. Her mouth scorches my body as she trails kisses all over. She has me moaning and hissing in pleasure. She lays me back and continues her slow sweet torture. As she kisses lower and reaches my inner thigh, my hips buck. “Please Charlie, I’m so wet for you.”

  She looks up at me, her eyes darker with desire and I groan. She continues to look into my eyes as she takes a long lick of my hot slick pussy and my eyes immediately close as I moan out her name. My eyes spring open when I feel her move back up my body, making me hiss in frustration. She kisses my nipple and my back arches. My nipple hardens instantly with her kiss but it goes painfully hard when she starts to suck it. I feel her reach down between us and she opens my pussy lips. She moves her hips and I feel a new sensation as her own hot, wet core starts to move against mine. Our clits kiss off each other, making me grow wetter than I thought possible. My hips move upwards to match her downward thrust. She continues to pay my breasts the attention they deserve until they are as hard as rocks. She smiles satisfied, then starts to kiss my lips with a heat and a passion that could take my breath away. She demands a response from me and I don’t disappoint giving just as good. She moves to my neck, I feel her hot breath on me and I hear a moan of my name. I can feel her against me, our clits swelling, begging for release. She looks into my eyes and what I see is breath-taking. I see and feel how much she wants and needs me.

  “Close Charlie?”

  “Mmm yes, are you?”

  “Yes baby, so close.”

  “Together?”

  “Fuck Charlie, yes together, I can’t hold on much longer.”

  “Now Emily, cum with me, please let it go now.”

  I feel her teeth on my sweet spot and it makes me burst screaming out her name. I feel her cumming too as she calls my name. Our breathing is ragged and soft kisses are laid on my neck and jawline. “I love you.”

  My fingers run through her hair and stroke her back. “I love you too so much.”

  I’m not ready to lose the connection with her and as she goes to slide off me, I hold her in place. “No stay, please don’t move away yet.”

  She kisses me tenderly. “I’ll stay here as long as you need darling.”

  I move her head to my chest and she sighs in contentment. Her fingers stroke along my sides as I run my hands over her back. I love how open we are with each other and can answer the need of each other. I close my eyes and smile as I hear a shift in her breathing. She has fallen asleep on top of me and it feels like home. I fall asleep holding her close and praying that she will come back safely to me.

  I awake first and Charlie has moved from on top of me to beside me but her arm and leg is draped over me. My fingers trail softly over her back and she sighs. She turns her head and smiles at me.

  “Good morning baby.”

  “Morning Charlie.”

  She leans over and kisses me softly. “This is the best way to wake up. What time is it?”

  I look at the alarm clock. “It’s 7 am baby, let’s go have a shower and some breakfast and then we can take a walk before you have to leave.”

  I see the look of sadness wash through her very expressive eyes. I brush my fingers across her cheek. “I know baby, I feel the same but you will be back and we will be getting married. You will go out there and do your duty and keep your damn head down. We will talk, I will write to you and we will get through this together.”

  She smiles at me. “Together and every spare moment I have will be spent thinking about you. I will be counting the days until I get back here to you.”

  The morning is spent wonderfully but it was like the time sped up. We are standing at the train station and I can see other families there. There is a sadness but the pride is overwhelming in the air. Charlie is holding me close and I am going to miss the feeling when she steps on that train. I hear someone calling Charlie’s name and as we turn around we see Stacey, Ellie, and my parents. Charlie is as shocked as I am.

  “What are you all doing here?”

  “Charlie, we are all family and this is a big day for you and Emily. She needs us here and you need us here too.”

  I watch as my parents hug Charlie and then Stacey hugs her. She starts to tear up setting off the lump in my throat. Ellie is the next to hug her daughter.

  “You take care out there, I love you very much, we all love you but you are my baby. I will worry, so don’t even try to say don’t, because it’s a mother’s job to worry. Emily will worry but I will look after her for you as will her parents. Stacey will have Niall too since they have been dating, it’s like that boy floats around the neighbourhood now. You could be coming back to another engagement if my matchmaking powers are working to the best of its abilities.”

  “I will call you when I can, write to me and I will write back. I love you so much, mom.”

  “I love you too baby. Come back safe Charlie.”

  “I will, I have so much to come back for and I will do everything I can to stay safe.”

  Charlie turns to me as the announcement is made for the train to be boarded. She opens her arms and I run into them. She holds me tight and kisses me hard. She places my hand over her heart. “Do you feel that?”

  “Yes, I do.”

  “It beats for you, it’s yours. I love you and I will be back and you will then become my wife. I will miss you every minute of every day.”

  “I miss you already, I love you so much.”

  “I love you too baby. I have to go.”

  �
��I know.”

  She kisses me again so passionate that when we move away, my lips are still tingling. Ellie holds me close. “Go, Charlie, we will look after her for you.”

  She kisses me again and starts to move away. Our fingers extended the last touch I will have for two years. I try to be strong as I watch her walk away, looking back all the time. I see the tears in her eyes and I feel the lump in my throat choking me. She is gone from my sight and that’s when I break down and Ellie rocks me. “You are so brave honey, you stayed so strong for her and she needed that. She will be back Emily before you know it.”

  I sob uncontrollably as I am led away from the platform. My parents have booked into the local hotel with Ellie and they are staying for a few days to be there for me. I am grateful to them but all I want to do is hide away for a few days to come to terms with it myself. I don’t feel like pretending to be happy and strong in front of them but that isn’t an option. Stacey can tell that I want to be alone. She winks at me. “Ok Ellie, Gwen, Adam why don’t I take you to your hotel, you can unpack and in a couple of hours, we will all have dinner together. It has been stressful today, I think we all need a little time out.”

  My parents and Ellie try to argue but Stacey forces them to concede. I am grateful to her. She comes and gives me a hug. “Your PJs are laid out, I have Pinky and the Brain already loaded on the recordings on your TV and all your favourite junk food is there too.”

  She smiles at me and I hug her tighter. “Thank you so much. I just need some time alone.”

  “I know and now you have it.”

  Chapter 23

  For the first couple of weeks. I try to adjust to the heat and the dust, but the first couple of months, I have had my eyes opened. My daily routine was slow and trying to keep sharp. I’ve been on patrols and it has really hit home how suspicious your mind gets. Every twitch, every sound is scrutinised. When we are back at camp, we have our own little groups that we like to hang out with and play games with to pass the time to keep our spirits up. I have been able to skype call Emily twice since being here and they were the best moments. Seeing her smile, hearing her voice, it just lifted me so much. I never realised that I could miss her this much. Ending the skype calls would pierce my heart and I would try to stay strong but there are nights in my bunk that I would let silent tears fall. Every night, I would look at the stars and say goodnight to my baby back home.