Love Times Four

by Jeanne Mccann

  They tumbled on to the bed, their arms and legs surrounded each other, intent on one thing. Michael's lips and fingers were everywhere, as she loved Anna's body with her words and actions. Anna couldn't catch her breath, as she tumbled deeper and deeper into passion. Michael bathed her breasts with kisses, as her fingers stroked and she held them in her hands. Anna tried to touch Michael, but Michael caught her hands and clasped them at her sides, as her mouth continued its wondrous journey.

  "I love tasting your skin, sweet and soft, and how I love how you smell. A touch of strawberries in your hair, your sexy perfume, it's been driving me crazy since I met you. Your breasts are perfect, and your nipples, I have dreamed about my mouth on your nipples. But, do you know what I can no longer wait to do?"

  Michael's words pulled Anna in deeper and deeper, as she arched against Michael's mouth. "I want to watch your eyes as my fingers slip into you, when we make love."

  Anna had never felt so wanted, or so sexy before in her life. "Michael." She gasped.

  Michael's body covered Anna's, her full breasts and narrow hips rested perfectly on Anna's, as her fingers slid between Anna's legs. Anna moaned in anticipation, as she held her eyes on Michael's, her arms clasped around her back.

  "Anna, I love you, honey, and I have wanted this so much."

  Michael's lingers touched Anna, and she felt her body flood with moisture, as she welcomed Michael's lovemaking. Anna's chest heaved, and her hips pushed against Michael's, as a crushing need made her cry out.

  "Michael!"

  Michael stroked Anna, and she lost control, crying as she shuddered with overwhelming pleasure. She held her gaze with Michael's as her body exploded and sizzled. As the pressure built, Anna rocked her hips against Michael's, loving the weight and feel of her.

  "You want this as much as I do." Michael smiled, teasing Anna, her hips tightly meshed with hers, her eyes glistening with passion.

  "I want this, Michael." Anna gasped, as she cupped her hand against Michael's wet center. "I want you."

  Anna's fingertips found Michael's swollen core, and traced her fingers over her, drawing a shudder from Michael. Then, sliding her fingers into her, she stroked deeply. Their bodies rocked and bucked against one another, as they plummeted straight into heaven. Their eyes still locked on each other's, tears slipped out of Michael's eyes, and they spiraled out of control.

  Beyond words, Michael's breath caught in her throat, and she gasped once, twice, and then melted onto Anna. Anna felt her bones dissolve with her own orgasm. Anna ran her hands up and down Michael's hips and back, soothing her shaking body, as she pressed her face into Michael's neck. Michael's head rested on Anna's shoulder, her arms around Anna's neck.

  Anna kissed Michael softly, and just watched her eyes flicker open. She could look at Michael all night she was so in love with her.

  "I knew it." Michael whispered, smiling as she snuggled against Anna.

  "Knew what?"

  "You're even better at this then basketball." Michael laughed, as she rolled on her side next too Anna, her eyes playful. She gathered Anna tightly against her.

  "Hey, Lincoln told you, I got game." Anna teased, as she wrapped her body around Michael's. "Michael, how long were you going to wait until you told me you loved me?"

  "I don't know. I'd kind of decided that I couldn't wait much longer."

  "So are you going to thank me for bringing it up tonight?" Anna grinned, as she ran her finger over Michael's nipple.

  "Honey, I'm going to be thanking you for the rest of my life." Michael promised her with a gentle kiss. "When an Irishman tells you they love you, it's for life."

  "Michael." Anna grinned happily at her.

  "Yes?"

  "I love you."

  "I know."

  "I'm Irish."

  "I know that, too." Michael laughed as Anna's body rolled on top of hers. "I'm thinking we may have to get married and live together."

  "I'm thinking the same thing, but it can wait until tomorrow. I want to do something very badly right now." Anna's mouth was leaving wet, hot kisses on Michael's breasts.

  "I believe you can talk me into anything." Michael dimples deepened with her smile, as Anna sat sexily on top of her hips.

  "Anything?" Anna arched her back, as Michael's hands found her breasts. Her eyes promised secrets, as she bent over to kiss Michael. "You're going to be one busy lady tonight."

  Michael's lips met Anna's with a grin. "Then what are we waiting for?"

  Anna and Michael didn't leave the bedroom until late Sunday morning, and that was with a lot of grumbling on Michael's part. She needed to finish Catherine’s arbitration agreement, and get some clean clothes. They had Tia and Catherine's party to attend in the afternoon.

  They drove over to Michael's place, and while Michael worked at her desk, Anna read a book. It was hard for either one of them to ignore each other. Everything was so new, and so wonderful. Anna liked the open loft that was Michael's home, and she felt very comfortable there. There was so much potential in the partially finished building. The kitchen was the only area that was completed and it was a work of art. Anna recognized Michael's father's carpentry in the gorgeous wood cabinets and shelves. She couldn't wait to see what else Michael's dad had in mind for the loft.

  By one-thirty, Michael had finished most of her paperwork, and she and Anna were seated in each other's arms on Michael's couch in her unfinished living room. Michael had always planned to finish her home with her dad's help. She just hadn't made it a priority, at least not until now.

  "So, tell me how you came to own your own building?", Anna asked, as she kissed Michael's hands. Anna loved Michael's hands.

  "Well, my sainted grandmother on my mother's side passed away, several years ago." Michael spoke, nuzzling Anna's neck. "She was filthy rich, and since Terry and I were her only grandchildren, we are, what most people would say, rolling in dough."

  "You're kidding?"

  "Is that a problem? I could give it all away." Michael grinned at Anna, as her hands slid under Anna's sweater.

  "That's when you went into private practice."

  "Yep, I can afford to work for the people who need my help the most."

  "A regular Robin Hood."

  "I like that thought."

  "I love you, Michael, despite your money."

  "Good. So, do you want to move in here with me, and you and Da finish this place? You love working, and designing things, and Da's been after me since I bought this place to fix it up." Michael put her hands on Anna's shoulders, as she looked into her eyes. "I'll live anywhere with you, Anna, just say the word."

  Anna's eyes locked with Michael's. "Do you have any relatives who own a moving truck?"

  "You mean it?" Michael laughed and pulled her into a tight hug.

  "Yes. We'll have to sell my house, and figure out some sort of financial arrangement. I would think you would want a prenuptial agreement signed."

  "What are you talking about?" Michael's face showed her anger, her face flushed.

  "Since you're wealthy and I'm not, we need some paperwork outlining the finances."

  "Anna, are you going to be with me for a lifetime?

  "Michael, of course I am." Anna hugged her tightly. "An agreement would be for your own protection."

  "Anna, look at me. I told you, I love you. And you told me, you love me. That's enough."

  "Michael, I'll agree on one condition."

  "What?"

  "That whatever we make on the sale of my house it goes into the remodel."

  "I can agree to that, on one condition of my own."

  "What condition?"

  "That I put your name on as co-owner of our home."

  "Michael..."

  "Anna, that's the deal."

  "Okay, I can agree to that."

  Michael started to relax, as she kissed Anna's neck. "And, Michael, I make a ton of money."

  "You do?"

  "So, what do you think about that?" Anna gloated,
as she slid her body on top of Michael's.

  "I wish you had told me earlier. I would have made you pay for half of the picnic."

  "Michael." Anna giggled, as they tumbled off the couch.

  It was a very happy couple that showed up at Tia and Catherine's door, a little late, and flushed from a fresh bout of lovemaking.

  "Hey, you two, it's about time." Catherine teased, as they entered the living room. It was apparent to anyone who looked at them, that they had tumbled into love, and bed.

  "First things first." Michael suggested. "Catherine, you need to sign both copies of this agreement, after you have read it. I will messenger a copy over to Jerry's lawyer in the morning."

  While Catherine and Michael took care of business in the kitchen, Anna joined the noisy group in the living room. Cara and Maddy were playing cards, while Van and Tia's eyes were glued to a football game on the television. Emma was loudly arguing with Melinda over the last play. It was Tia who noticed Anna first.

  "Anna?" Tia smiled up at her.

  "What?" Anna glibly responded, taking a seat in an empty chair.

  "Tell us."

  "Tell you what?" Anna's look of innocence couldn't hide her cat got the canary attitude.

  "Anna." Van grinned. "Tell us."

  "I don't know what you are talking about." Anna nonchalantly responded.

  A happy scream from the kitchen and Catherine's entrance to the living room caught their attention. Michael followed Catherine, a huge smile on her face.

  "Anna is moving in with Michael, as soon as we can get her packed and moved." Catherine blurted out.

  Anna remained silent as she watched her best friends absorb the news. Grins and smiles were the first to happen, and then several questions were thrown at her. It was Maddy's question that silenced the group.

  "Anna, are you and Michael going to be a family like Tia, me, and my mom?"

  Anna began to cry as she leaned over to answer the little girl, while Michael placed a hand on her shoulder. "Yes Maddy, Michael and I are going to be a family just like yours."

  There wasn't a dry eye in the place, as the women in the living room looked at each other. They were all very, very happy.

  Chapter Twenty-Three

  Anna and Michael's life melted together smoothly, as everything fell into place. Anna's house had sold within two months, after she had moved in with Michael. She and Mick were currently working on the design of their loft, and spent many hours poring over drawings, changing this and that. Anna had not only found Michael, she was now a full member of a large, loud, and very affectionate family. Anna loved every minute of it. Her job was also challenging her, and Michael was swamped with more work then she could handle.

  What was most amazing to Anna, was once Michael had admitted to loving her that first time, she now told everyone. She was just like her dad, loving, affectionate, and very fun. They spent as much time laughing, as they did loving.

  Michael had only one flaw, and Anna loved her more for it. She was a little bit of a scatterbrain, especially at home. Anna teased her incessantly about it. This was a woman who scored in the top one percent of her law school class, passed the bar her first time, and could lose her keys faster then anyone else. Anna would find them in the oddest places, the bathroom, the refrigerator, and among the couch cushions. It made Anna laugh whenever she heard Michael grumbling about her keys, as she was doing at that very moment.

  "Michael?"

  "What?"

  "Your keys are on your dresser." Anna smiled, as she spoke to her irritated lover.

  Michael flashed a grin, and headed for the bedroom. The telephone rang as she disappeared.

  "Hello."

  "Anna, its Catherine."

  "Well?"

  "It worked, we're pregnant!"

  "Catherine, that's fantastic, when?"

  "June."

  "That's so wonderful, how's Tia?"

  "Excited, scared, buying a crib." Catherine gushed with happiness.

  "Already?" Anna bubbled with laughter.

  "Are you kidding? By the time this baby arrives Tia will have it enrolled in college."

  "She just loves her family." Anna grinned. "Where is she?"

  "She went rollerblading with Jerry and Maddy."

  "It's still hard to believe they're friends."

  "Who are you kidding, Jerry didn't stand a chance. Tia was bound and determined to charm him, and no one can resist her." Catherine laughed again. It was very obvious she loved her extended family very much. "She's even going to include him at the Fourth of July party at her parents."

  "It worked." Anna shared with Michael as she came up and hugged her. "Michael says congratulations."

  "Give her a kiss for me."

  "I can do that. Is there anything you need, Catherine?"

  "Ask me that in six months, when I am fat and crabby." Catherine chuckled with good humor. "Right now I just feel very happy, and very lucky. I thank God every day for bringing Tia into my life."

  "I know how you feel." Anna hugged Michael to her. "We love you, guys."

  "We love you."

  Anna hung the telephone up and pulled Michael on to her lap. "Catherine's okay?" Michael asked as she kissed Anna's neck.

  "Yes, she is. She and Tia are thrilled to death."

  "That's terrific."

  "Michael, you're going to be late for your meeting." Anna thought she looked so professional in her slacks and sweater.

  "I just need one kiss."

  Anna kissed Michael and then nudged her toward the elevator. "Go."

  "I want more kisses, later." Michael waved her fingers as the elevator doors closed.

  Anna sighed happily. She was more in love with Michael then ever. Her life just got better, and better. She was going to do some laundry, and work on the engineering drawing of the loft. She and Mick were going to start the work in about three weeks. She whistled as she worked. She was a very happy woman.

  Michael's client meeting was not a pleasant one. She had developed a reputation for helping battered wives, and she currently had one in her office. It was one thing both she and Anna felt strongly about, helping abused women.

  "I can get you into a shelter right now, if you want." Michael spoke softly to the terrified woman seated across from her.

  "I can't. I need to prepare. One of the women you helped told me that you could tell me what to do to get ready. I need to make sure my little boy and I are taken care of. I don't want my husband to hurt my son." Her eyes pleaded with Michael to help her. The bruise on her cheek was evidence of her husband’s abuse.

  "Where is your son?"

  "He's at daycare. I'm supposed to be at work right now. My husband would kill me if he knew I was here."

  The look on the woman's face was one of sheer terror, and it broke Michael's heart. Michael had seen that look too many times. "Okay, this is what you need to do."

  "I don't have much money."

  "Let's worry about that later. Do you have a dollar?"

  "Yes."

  "Give it to me. Now, I'm your lawyer. Let's get to work on making you and your son safe."

  For the next half hour Michael outlined everything the woman needed to do. She was to call Michael when she was ready. Michael would prepare the paperwork for a restraining order, and get her and her son into a shelter. Michael knew the procedure by heart. She had done it more times than she could count. The woman thanked Michael and headed out the door, promising to call before week's end. Her husband's violence was escalating. He'd put his wife in the hospital three times in the last month. It was just a matter of time before he went too far.

  Michael locked up her office and headed back upstairs. She and Anna were going to her brother's house for dinner. She smiled as she entered her home. It was amazing how, in such a short space in time, Anna had filled her world. Her family had adopted Anna, and Anna loved them in return. Michael was very much in love, and very happy with her life.

  "Anna?"

 
; "Michael, I'm in my office." Anna's office was a huge empty space where she had set up her drafting table, shelves, and all of her engineering tools. She loved her office.