CHARLOTTE
“Keep going, Charlotte,” says Richard.
“Okay, um, Richard’s over-written some of the estimates on income and expenses, some upwards and some down. Err…. you’ve scrubbed out interest payments entirely, but added in some legal fees….”
“If I put cash into the project to replace bank funding, there won’t be any interest payments,” comments Richard.
Of course, yes….
I work my way through the rest. “You’re offering to cover all the building and development costs, plus some marketing, in exchange for a thirty per cent share?”
“I think thirty per cent is a bit steep, don’t you?” says Michael calmly.
Richard sniffs. “Well, that’s open to negotiation isn’t it.… but you’ve not stopped talking to me….”
The two lean across the table towards each other, Alternately taking the pen from the other, scribbling amendments on the paper bag, crossing-out previous notes and over-writing them. Richard is clearly enjoying himself. Michael, for all his restraint, is also, I think, enjoying himself.
I glance at my Master, who, lips pursed, is suppressing a smile. In a low voice, he says, “They’ve already decided they’re going to do it. It’s just the thrill of the chase now….”
Men….
The pen is tossed to the table-top. Richard and Michael stand, shaking hands. “Done!” says Michael. “Charlotte, meet your new shareholder.”
?
“My new shareholder?”
He rolls his eyes. “Didn’t you read any of those papers I showed you? About the purchase of the hotel and house?”
“Er… well, I scanned them quickly, but it all seemed a bit….”
He looks at me, face blank. “Boring? Is that the word you’re looking for?”
I hang my head. “Yes.”
Richard laughs. “You’d better start taking an interest in these things now, Charlotte. It’s a bit odd that I should know already that you’re a shareholder in ‘Life and Beauty’, but you don’t.”
Blushing. “Sorry. I didn’t realise.”
Michael grabs me under the chin. “We’re getting married. Of course you’re a shareholder.”
“On that subject.…” continues Richard, “Have you set a date?”
Michael goes very still.
Waiting?
“Er, we’d not really discussed it,” I say. “With everything that’s happened….” I glance at my fiancée.
He still doesn’t speak.
What’s he waiting for?
My Master breaks in. “I was rather hoping that I’d be asked to be Best Man.” He swings to Michael, who is suddenly wreathed in smiles. “You can take that as a heavy hint.”
“Who else would I ask?”
All eyes fix on me. “So, when were you thinking of, Charlotte?” My Master gaze is level.
That’s what Michael’s waiting for….
still remembers that I only ever said ‘Yes’ to marrying him, under
he wonders if I will
“How about the Spring? You
up. “That would
one other
tense, “And
But since it looks as though Beth and I are related….
honoured. And Beth could
that very
Master smiles as he watches me, and Michael is a man walking on
*****
Three months later….
mountain. I sit on grassy slopes, cradling a mug of coffee. Beside me, sitting on a blanket,
shining, and there is the mood of a whole new start. From behind us comes the bang and clatter of the last of the workmen in the house, with occasional yelled instructions from
Master asks, “You’re not too upset about not going back
works just as well as actually attending. So long
looks concerned. “You are sure of that? I don’t want any more sudden
kiss him on the
his blond hair, a bright halo, and his blue eyes,
I think we can spare a bit of turf.” says my Master. “Everything going well
a home and less like a building site. We could move back
me my home, months ago. And now it’s
my knuckles. Then, “I wanted to ask
Choosing your words?
“Yes?”
enter the auction, but you did that out of necessity. I’d like to know what
me, chin on his knees, arms wrapped around
What do I want?
this beautiful place, my new home behind me, my Master to one side of me, my Golden
over the water. The air is sweet and warm and wild flowers nestle in
hold out my hands. “What more could I want? We’re all here, at last, together. I have you both. I have
pass between
Oh…. Oh….
me softly on the mouth then, standing, takes my hand. “I think I’m going to ask you to prove that.”
bang and a crash from the house, followed by
at us, then goes back up the hill to
that long before all the workmen go home.
let me help you
*****
to just be preparing things….”
to find you non-prepared for him.” He returns his attentions to my inner thighs, where he is kissing and nibbling at the soft, delicate skin. Thus far, he has not strayed much further, but already my
“Please, Master.”
this. I can see you arouse, watch your pussy open, unfurl. Let’s
his fingers. Instead, he laves my outer
Aaahhhh……
by yourself….” And as his tongue laps at my inner lips and
Ohhhh…. Godddddd……
spine, but since my hips are
is leaning against the door, looking down
from where his mouth is
a man enjoying oysters…. Love the starfish look, Charlotte.
too far wrong there. Succulent lemon and brine…. Thought
I heard Charlotte’s siren call. And that’s a noise that’s going
says my Master. “If I recall, in the original tale, it was Odysseus who
I’m still here you know. Listening.
head from where he is licking
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