He made her body feel so warm and loved and cherished. He had a smell that made her mind escape. She was falling for his eyes. She couldn’t control herself when she was around him. Laying on the floor of the beach front property, naked, looking up at this gorgeous man, there was nowhere else she wanted to be. She felt like she couldn’t move but her body wouldn’t stop wanting to be with him. She had lost count at how many times they had made love that evening. “I could stay here forever with you” she said as she ran her fingers through his hair. “Would you like a drink?” he asked as he sat up. “Yes please” she said as she pulled the blankets over her body. She wasn’t cold but felt like covering up.
All of a sudden she sat straight up in her bed looking around. The curtains were blowing in the wind. Groggy, she walked over to her window and shut it. Turning around, rubbing her eyes, looking at her bed, her body felt weak. Slowly walking to her bed and sitting on the edge, she looked at her alarm clock. “Well I might as well stay up” noticing the alarm would go off soon. She had felt like she had slept all through the night but tired at the same time.
She decided to treat herself to a bubble bath with candles lit, soft music playing and her hair up in a bun, sinking in the tub “this is nice” she thought with her eyes closed.
His hands were magic on her shoulders. Rubbing and pushing all the right spots. Lowering himself to her ear, “does that feel good?” he asked. “I feel so relaxed.” She was lying in between his legs with his knees bent to her sides. Slowly, he started to move his hands to her chest. She could feel her nipples getting hard, needing his touch. Sucking on her neck below her ear, he softly squeezed her chest. Feeling the blood rush to between her legs, she put her hands on his “we should stay here all day.” She raised her head up to his, smiled and kissed his lips. He removed his hands from her chest and deepened the kiss.
Splashing like a kid, she started to cough. Looking around, she noticed the candles were out and the music stopped. “Did I fall asleep?” Looking down at herself, she could see her nipples were still hard. “Does that feel good?” she heard his voice replay in her head. “I was dreaming of him again” she said as she looked behind herself.
Marlena had been dreaming of this man quit often lately. It didn’t seem to bother her until she woke up from her dream and realized it was just a dream. He hasn’t real. She didn’t know him.
Pouring sugar in her coffee “I dreamt about him again” she said to Kayla as they had their morning coffee in the nurse’s lounge. “This doesn’t make sense to me. You don’t know him?” Kayla asked as she put her napkin on her lap. Marlena has had many conversations with Kayla about the mystery man in her dreams. “I don’t think I do but when I dream about him, it seems so real. I never say his name though. I wake up and my body feels like it was all real. What am I going to do?” Marlena was kind of embarrassed b/c being a shrink herself; she couldn’t diagnose what was going on. “Is it interfering with your sleep? Are you getting lack of sleep?” Kayla didn’t know how to help her friend but she had noticed that Marlena had seemed more relaxed as if she were in love. Taking a sip of her coffee and thinking about how she would answer that question, she set her cup down and lowered her voice “No, actually I go to bed early so I can see him. I wake up feeling relaxed and rested.” Marlena was starting to feel like a school girl. “So the only thing that is bothering you is that you don’t know this man?” Nodding her head yes as she looks at the time on her phone, “Do you want to know?” “I’m sorry Kayla but I have a patient coming in soon.” Finishing her coffee, she walked around the table to hug her friend and Marlena left the nurse’s station.
With a stressful, busy, patient after patient morning, Marlena just wanted to put her feet up. She had some time before her next patient so she laid on her couch. “Funny how the day goes fast when it’s crazy” she mumbled to herself as she took her shoes off. “Yes, this feels so much better” she thought as her feet were off the floor and she was on her back.
He slowly kissed up her stomach while keeping his eyes on her’s. She held onto his head with her fingers in his hair. He reached her chest and took one in his hands and kissed, licked and sucked. Making circles around the nipple with his tongue, he didn’t want the other one to feel alone so he did the same to that. “That feels so good” she moaned. She tried to pull his head up to her’s so she could kiss him but he stopped her and looked into her hazel eyes. “I want to make love to you on the deck.” Marlena choked up and then started to laugh. “The neighbors can see the deck. There is no privacy.” Kissing her neck, “I want to show your sexy body off.” Unable to control her laughter “You are nuts. We can go out there if you want but I won’t be naked. Sorry, I guess you will have to make love to me here.” Hearing those words come from her mouth, he kissed her hard. She was lost. She had no control over her body. Her legs wrapped around his back and his arms under to her head to pull her in for a deeper kiss. Both moaning, he removed her legs from his back and rolled onto his back with her on top. Stopping the kiss, she sat up on him. “The moon glow on your skin is so sexy” he said as he rubbed her stomach. Laying on the floor in front of the French doors that lead out to the deck was as close to outside that he was going to get her. Rubbing his chest, “you don’t look bad yourself” and then she lowered herself to his chest for a kiss. She was getting excited again and she was hoping he could sense it. This man made her body feel ways she never thought she would. She was warm and she couldn’t stop smiling. Feeling herself get wet between her legs and nipples hard on her chest, she was ready for some more loving. He reached down to grab her ass and pulled her up. She moaned with anticipation of what was to come. Pulling her onto him, he could feel she was ready. She moved up and down on him with her hands in her hair. John was enjoying the view. Watching her chest move up and down, with one hand he slowly moved it between them and rubbed her between her legs. With the other, he massaged her chest. She slammed her head into his chest. She knew she wouldn’t last long but she didn’t care. Moving slower and slower on him, she moved her hips with his hand motion. ‘Don’t stop… don’t stop” she forced from her mouth. He could feel her tightening around him. Helping her out, he started to move in and out of her. Marlena attacked his mouth. Her breathing was heavy.
“Dr. Evans, Dr. Evans!” The secretary was shaking Marlena’s shoulders trying to wake her. As Marlena opened her eyes, she noticed she had a leg off her couch and one against the back. She was glad she wore slacks to work. “I’m sorry, how can I help you?” she asked starting to sit up. “Sorry to wake you, I just wanted you to know that your last appointment called and rescheduled so your afternoon is open.” Now sitting up with her legs crossed, she could feel she was still wet, “Did they say why? It was a new patient right?” Starting to walk out of the room, “no, he didn’t but at least he rescheduled” said the secretary. “Okay thank you. If there are no more patients, just finish up and you can go.”
Marlena had wished she wasn’t woken for that. This man made her dreams wild. She needed to calm down “I need a drink” she thought to herself. Walking over to her desk, she thought of calling Kayla. “On second thought, I’ll finish up here and end the day.”
Sitting in a crowded pub, “Kayla, I am starting to have dreams about him in public. This is getting out of hand.” Marlena said as she placed the napkin on her lap. Laughing while swallowing her shot, “I don’t think that is getting out of hand.” Leaning closer to Kayla from across the table, “Kayla, I almost had an orgasm before I was awaken. What if my secretary would’ve awakened me then?” Waving at the waitress for another round, Kayla couldn’t help but laugh. “Look Marlena, you asked me out for some drinks and I am the only one drinking. Loosen up, calm down. You didn’t have an orgasm and you were clothed in your office. I don’t see the big deal. Now, let’s drink” and Kayla slid a shot over towards Marlena while holding her’s up for a ‘cheers.’
Both ladies had had their share of alcohol. Laughing uncontrollably about nothing, Marlena was having a great time “if you will please excuse me, I have to use the ladies room” she said placing her napkin on the table, grabbing her purse and walking away. “I’ll order another round” Kayla shouted. The crowd was starting to die down in the pub. Kayla noticed two gentlemen sitting at the bar. As she started to stand up, “where are you going? Your turn to visit the ladies room?” Marlena asked laughing. “Oh um, no” Kayla said sitting back down, “I was actually going to ask those gentlemen over there if they wanted to join us. Marlena looked towards the bar but she could only see the backs of the gentleman. “Kayla, I’m not here to pick up anyone. Plus, I think I have had way too much to drink to talk to strangers.” Giving Marlena the pouting look, “fine, next time then. I will just go up there and order us some waters, how’s that?” Marlena looked at the gentlemen again and then at Kayla. ‘Maybe talking to them wouldn’t be such a bad idea. It could get my mind off dream man’ she though. “That would be fine, thank you.” Kayla got up from the table and walked towards the bar. As Kayla sat at the bar, one of the gentlemen walked towards the restroom which was around the corner from Marlena’s table. Marlena was checking her phone not paying attention when suddenly she looked up “that smell” and her body started to feel warm. She was getting excited. Looking towards Kayla, she noticed there was only one man at the bar. Looking around the pub, “no way, he is real? That’s his smell.” Putting her phone away and starting to gather her things, she smelled him again. “Did he just walk by? Marlena, girl, start paying attention.” Walking up to Kayla, “Kayla, we should go. At least I should go.” Kayla looked at Marlena confused. “What’s the rush? I wanted you to meet my new friends.” The gentleman at the bar said “actually I just got a text from my friend and he had to rush out.” Grabbing Kayla’s hand “so it looks like it’s just you and I tonight.” Marlena noticed the interaction between the two “Kayla, I’ll talk to you later. Have a good time and a safe trip home.”
Marlena couldn’t get into her house fast enough. Walking in circles in her living room, “I didn’t even see his face and I’m getting all worked up. Many men could wear that cologne. Marlena, get control of yourself.” Looking at herself in the mirror “Just ask Kayla tomorrow if she happen to get his name and go from there.”
She felt safe in his arms. They were so strong and masculine. As they were wrapped around her back, she didn’t want to move. His body heat was melting her skin. She could hear his heartbeat as she laid her head against his chest. “This is nice just you and I relaxing, so peaceful and calm.”
“Get a grip Marlena. Can’t even sit on the deck with a glass of wine without thinking about him?” Exhaling “tomorrow is another day.”
Holding her in his arms with her legs wrapped around him, he walks her over to the wall. “YES” she yells as he pounds into her. Grabbing handfuls of his hair, he felt so good in her. Short on breathe “if you keep doing me like this, the neighbors might complain” she said pulling his head back. “Are you complaining?” He asked kissing her neck. Closing her eyes as she felt her orgasm close “no… don’t stop.” She hit his back so hard that she was pretty sure she left hand prints. Digging her nails into his back, “right there, right there… don’t stop” she screamed. He was on the verge also but didn’t want to let go until she had. Banging into her harder and harder, she was glad there were no pictures nearby. “Yes!!!!!” Hugging his neck, she felt her release. He couldn’t hold his back anymore as they were cumming together. Breathing heavy, holding each other against their sweaty bodies and looking into each other eyes “you are amazing” she said than kissed his lips softly. “I think we need some fresh air. How about I get us a blanket and we go outside?” he asked as he lowered her to the floor. She thought she was going to fall as her legs felt like jello. “That sounds wonderful” she said as he walked towards the sliding glass doors.
Hitting the alarm “I don’t want to get up” she mumbled sleepy. “This man makes he want to sleep all damn day and night. I think I will call today off.” Covering herself back up with her blankets, “now where was I” she thought to herself.
“I didn’t realize how chilly the air was by the ocean when you don’t have clothes on” she said lying on his chest. “Well, let’s uncover ourselves and see how chilly it really feels” he said pretending to uncover them. “Don’t you dare” playfully slapping his hand. “You’re probably right. I don’t think I want the neighbors to see this hot body that you have.” Leaning up to look at his face “It’s more like if the neighbors see this amazing loving that I am getting, they will want to come over and get in on the action and I don’t want to share.” Sliding herself up his chest to kiss his lips “you better stop moving against me like that or I won’t be able to control myself.” She smiled and lowered herself back to his chest “and you never have to worry about sharing me. I am all yours.”
Marlena put her pillow over her head. “You have got to be kidding me” she yelled as her phone rang. “I’m sleeping in today!” Removing the pillow thinking the phone stopped, “thank you” she said as she laid in her bed. The phone started to ring again. Slamming her fist on the bed, she sat up and picked up her phone. “Hello” she said in a harsh rude voice. “Marlena, thank heavens. I was worried about you.” “Kayla?” Marlena asked as she tried to get more comfortable on her bed. “Marlena, you didn’t show up to work with a no call and I got worried. Are you okay?” Laughing “yes Kayla I am fine. I just thought I would sleep in today.” “Sleep in?? You dreamt about him last night didn’t you?” Closing her eyes and exhaling “Kayla, it has gotten worse. I think about him all the time and see him in my dreams. Last night at the pub, I thought I had smelled him.” “I’m coming over” and Kayla hung up the phone. Marlena looked at her phone “well, looks like I don’t get to go back to sleep. Damn.”
Marlena was standing on her terrace when Kayla walked in her penthouse. “Talk to me Marlena. This man has got your mind only on him” Kayla said as she sat her stuff down and walked towards Marlena. Marlena turned around and looked at Kayla. Running her hands through her hair “Kayla, I don’t know. All I want to do is sleep. He makes me feel like a queen. No worries, at peace and carefree. He smells amazing, knows all the right words to say and his body, oh he has these moves…” “Wow okay you can stop right there. Even though we are close friends, I don’t need to know about your wet dreams” Kayla said holding up a hand. Walking back into her penthouse, “What am I going to do Kayla?” Marlena and Kayla sat on the couch. “Well, let’s think about this. You know his voice right?” “Yes, we talk.” “Do you know his name?” Sitting silent for a moment “No, I don’t know his name.” “Okay, well you know his body and scent.” “Oh yes I do” Marlena said feeling her body get warm as the blood started flowing. Turning towards Kayla “I smelled his scent last night. I think he was with the gentleman you were talking to. He walked past our table. I didn’t get to look at his face though.” Sitting back on the couch “Interesting. Okay, so maybe it’s a good thing I got to meet him. We can set something up and see if it’s him.” Standing up “Oh Kayla, if it’s him…” Standing up beside Marlena “Marlena calm down. You will be fine. Last night Steve and I met back up with him and so I was able to get to know him. He is a very smart, kind, good looking man.” “Kayla, this man and I have amazing love making in my dreams. If it is him, I don’t know if I will be able to control myself.” Kayla started to laugh “Sit down Marlena. I will text Steve and see if we can meet up and if John will be there.” “His name is John?” Marlena asked as she sat next to Kayla. “Yes” Kayla said typing her text message. “We went to his house last night and talked and had a few drinks. It was very nice and relaxing.” Grabbing Marlena’s hand “Oh Marlena he has a house that is dreamy.” “Nice choice of words Kayla” Marlena said with a giggle. “It’s a beach front house with a view that makes you never want to leave.” Standing up again “Kayla, wait a minute.” Marlena started to pace her living room. Kayla stood up and grabbed Marlena’s arms. “Marlena what is wrong. Are you okay?” she asked trying to find her eyes. Looking at Kayla “are there French doors that open up to a large deck by the beach?” Kayla let go of Marlena’s arms “yes” she said standing back. “How did you know that?” “Are there long lounge chairs on the deck?” “Yes there is. Marlena have you been there?” Marlena walked back out to the terrace. Kayla stood still wondering how Marlena knew this. “Kayla” looking over the balcony, “that is the place we are at in my dreams.” At that moment, Kayla’s phone went off. Kayla, trying to comprehend what her friend had just told her, picked up her phone and noticed it was a text from Steve. “Steve said tonight would be good for us to meet. Apparently John is having a cookout at his house.” Kayla didn’t know what else to say as she looked up at Marlena. Marlena couldn’t move. She was about to meet the man of her dreams and he didn’t know it.
Marlena stayed home all day. She couldn’t stop thinking about her conversation with Kayla. At first her dreams were few and far between with this man and then they were almost every night. Passionate love making with a man she never even met much less knew his name. Now he has a name and she knows the place of her dreams is his place and she was going there in a few hours and see him in person. Her body was in over drive. She couldn’t control her hormones and she needed to.
Standing in front of her mirror, her hair was up messy, tight blue jeans with high black boots, a low v-cut white shirt and long necklace with a black leather jacket. “Why do I feel like a school girl?” she asked herself. Hearing the doorbell, she walked over to the door, exhaled and opened the door. “Well, you look hot.” Kayla said as she walked into the penthouse. “Is it too much?” Marlena asked as she started to shut the door. “Oh, I’m sorry… excuse me” a man said opening Marlena’s door again. Marlena looked at him confused. “Marlena, this is Steve. Steve, this is Marlena” Kayla said as she walked over to Steve. “Oh, I’m sorry. It’s very nice to meet you.” Marlena extended her hand to shake Steve’s. “Like wise. You look amazing.” Marlena started to blush. “Thank you.” “John probably won’t even know we are there with you looking like that.” “Okay, enough about her” Kayla said as she pulled on Steve’s arm. “Are you ready?” Kayla asked Marlena. “Yes I think so.”
Marlena could feel her palms getting sweaty. ‘This is silly’ she thought. Sitting in the backseat of Steve’s vehicle, she wished she could sink into the seat. Pulling up to the front of the beach house “well, no turning back now” Marlena mumbled to herself.
Steve and Kayla walked into John’s house full of people with Marlena walking behind them. As she looked around the house, she tried all she could to not find John and make eye contact. Walking through the house, they reached the living room. Marlena froze as all she could think about was her dreams, making love all around the room. She could feel herself getting wet between her legs and her heart pounding in her chest. ‘Focus’ she thought to herself. “Could I get you ladies something to drink?” Steve asked. “I’ll take water” Kayla said and then looked at Marlena who was still in a daze. “Marlena” Kayla said snapping her fingers in front of her face. “Would you like a drink?” Kayla asked. Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, “oh yes, yes please… um a water would be fine. Thank you.” “Two waters, I got it” Steve said giving thumbs up. Kayla turned to look at Marlena “are you okay?” Looking at Kayla as if she was a stranger, she shook her head no. “Want some fresh air?” Kayla asked holding her hand. Marlena shook her head yes although she wasn’t sure if she could move.
Walking through the crowded living room, Kayla and Marlena were hand in hand. All of a sudden Marlena was bumped into the wall by someone and let go of Kayla’s hand. “Excuse me, I’m so sorry” the man said as he pulled on the handle of his cooler. Marlena held her arms up and looked at the man. He looked at her and the world stopped spinning. It was him. His eyes, his smile, his lips, his skin and voice were everything and more than in her dreams. She was frozen. She could hear herself breathing and heart beating. “Are you okay?” he asked as he offered his hand to help her. She looked at his hand and didn’t know what to do. With a cotton mouth, she was able to speak the words “I… think… so” and she took his hand. His skin was making her’s melt like it did in her dreams. “I’m so sorry I did that. I’m John.” Marlena felt like she had an orgasm at that very moment. “I’m… sorry. Excuse me” Marlena said as she moved through the crowd to find Kayla.
“What happened to you?” Marlena asked Kayla. “I’m sorry, I felt you let go and I couldn’t turn around b/c of the group of people behind us. I figured we would’ve caught up sooner or later. Are you okay?” Kayla asked. Marlena found Kayla on the deck talking to Steve. “Yes, I am. Well, I think I am. He bumped into me. That’s why I let go” Marlena said in a low voice. “Oh hey Marlena, are you having a good time?” Steve asked as he gave her her water. “Yes I am Steve. Thanks.” “Kayla and I were just wondering where you had gone.” “Oh, I’m sorry. I was talking with John” Marlena said looking right at Kayla. She could feel her cheeks get red every time she said his name. “Well, he must like you more than b/c I haven’t even seen him and this is his house.” Steve said and then took a drink. “Oh speak of the devil” Steve said pointing behind Marlena. Marlena turned around and saw John walking their way. “There you are. Are you sure you are okay?” John said walking up to Marlena placing a hand on her back. “Yes I am fine. Really I am, thank you” Marlena said trying not to fall into his eyes. “I didn’t catch your name.” Marlena took a drink of her water as she could feel the cotton mouth coming again. “I’m Marlena.” John reached his hand out to her and asked “your Kayla’s friend?” Turning to look at Kayla and then back at him, “yes, I am.” “Well after the stories she told Steve and I last night, I feel like I already know you. You look amazing. Thank you for coming. Could I get you something else to drink or would you like something to eat?” “Oh sure, ask the pretty lady and not the rest of us” Steve said jokingly. Marlena turned and looked at Kayla wondering what she had told them. “I’m fine with water for now. Thank you.” Marlena said looking back at John. “Kayla left out how gorgeous you are though.” Marlena was starting to get embarrassed. She had dreams about this man and now she was living her dreams but didn’t know what to do or say. “How about I show you around” he said looking around his house. “On second thought, there are a lot of people here. How about we just go sit on the chairs by the beach.” Marlena looked at Kayla with rosy cheeks. She couldn’t believe this was happening.
Sitting across from each other on the lounge chairs, Marlena felt like she was in a movie. The man of her dreams was real and they were sitting on chairs they had made love on. It was going to be hard for her to make conversation. Taking a sip of her water “this is a lovely place you have.” “Thank you. It gets lonely sometimes so that’s why I have these gatherings. I enjoy it better with friends.” “I could understand that.” “Marlena” John said sitting so he could see Marlena’s face “I want to be honest with you.” Taking another sip of her water “I usually do enjoy these gatherings but today, with you here, I would like for it to be just us.” Marlena felt her cheeks get rosy again. Scooting closer to her but still across, they were knee to knee. He put his hands on her legs and looked at her face. His touch set her body on fire. She was on cloud nine. “I noticed you as soon as you walked in. When a friend of mine asked me where to put his cooler, I grabbed it and started to walk behind you so I could look at your ass. The cooler got caught on the rug and when I pulled on the handle that was when I bumped into you. It was truly an accident but I am glad I did. I was able to look into those beautiful hazel eyes. When I saw you with Steve and Kayla, I was so glad I knew more about you.” Marlena couldn’t believe her ears. Looking at his hands on her knees, she placed her hands on his and looked into his eyes “and what is it that you know about me?” “Well, I know you are a doctor and work with Kayla. I know you have twins and a step daughter and your ex-husband is a cop of the police department, which makes you single and I know that I am the luckiest man here b/c you are sitting with me.” Sitting up straight and trying to catch her breath, she could not believe he was saying these sweet things to her. Opening her mouth and then closing it again, she didn’t know what to say. John put his hand under her chin and raised her head “did I say something wrong?” Shaking her head no “it’s just.” A tear started to fall from her eye “how do I know you don’t speak to all the girls like this.” He placed his hand back on her knee. “Because I don’t remember the first time I see woman but I remember my first time with you. I remember looking over at you at the pub yesterday. Your smile and laughing had me hypnotized. I was hoping you wouldn’t catch me.” Looking down at their hands “when Kayla walked up to Steve and I to chat, I wanted to chat with you but I got cold feet and walked on by to the restroom. I felt like a school boy and had to leave.” “So that is why Steve said you had to leave.” Looking up at her eyes “childish right?” Placing her hand on his face “not at all.” “I thought you looked so beautiful yesterday and then when I noticed you in my house today looking like this,” he leaned in close “it put dirty thoughts in my head.” “Oh my, John” Marlena sat back. Although she wanted to jump on him and have her way with him, it was to public. “I’m saying too much” and he removed his hands from her knees. Not saying anything, Marlena sat next to John and placed her hand on his lower back. “Thank you for being honest with me. Now it’s my turn.” He turned his head to look at her. “This will probably sound like the silliest thing to you but I believe you are the man of my dreams.” A smile formed on John’s face. Her body was starting to get warm. Making sure no one was around “I have been having dreams of being in this house with you. When you walked past me yesterday at the pub” she leaned in close to his neck “I smelled you.” Marlena paused for a moment to calm her body and thoughts down. “I didn’t know you really existed and b/c you walked on past, I had to leave to get myself together.” “That is why you didn’t come over last night with Kayla and Steve?” John asked. “Yes. This morning Kayla came over and I told her what happened and she said she came over last night and she told me your name. In my dreams, I didn’t know your name. When she described your house, I knew I had to meet you. That is why you got the text from Steve about us coming over.” “Marlena, do you realize how silly our story sounds? We both wanted to meet each other but couldn’t go through with it.” They both started to laugh. “So” John grabbed the hem of Marlena’s jacket “in your dreams, are you dressed like this b/c I like this” he said looking at her up and down. Her face was red and warm “well, not exactly.” Taking a drink, “what exactly was it?” John asked. Leaning close to his face “how about you get me one of those drinks and we will continue this conversation.” She said pointing to his glass. “Don’t move, I’ll be right back.”
Marlena was lying on the lounge chair and was trying to take in the conversation her and John just had. “So, you ditch us for your dream man I see” Kayla said standing above the chair. Marlena opened her eyes and looked up at Kayla “oh Kayla.” Marlena sat up on the chair and Kayla sat across her. “He is so sweet. He went to get us a drink.” “So you are getting to know each other. That’s good.” “Yeah we are. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to ditch you and Steve.” Taking a drink of her drink “I was just giving you shit. We are fine and you are fine.” “I’ll second that.” John said walking up to the girls with Steve. Marlena started to blush and Kayla said “well then” and stood up. John handed Marlena her drink and looked at Kayla “Oh no, don’t get up on my behalf. Stay.” John sat next to Marlena and Steve sat next to Kayla. “Are you enjoying yourself Marlena?” Steve asked. Looking at John “Oh yes I am.”
The crowd had started to thin out, the moon was reflecting off the ocean water and the salty air was cool. Steve, Kayla, Marlena and John were sitting around a table on the deck enjoying the night laughing, telling stories, drinking, getting to know each other, and having a great time. “I need another drink, anyone else?” John asked. “Yes please” was said all around the table. Marlena finished her drink and said “I’ll go with you.” Kayla noticed Marlena holding John’s hand and shouted “don’t be gone long!” Marlena turned around and winked at Kayla. When John and Marlena entered the kitchen, Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s waist and said “I’ll take water. I think I have had too much to drink.” John held Marlena’s face with his hands and said “I’ll get you some water but if you would like to stay here tonight, you are more than welcome.” Pulling her head close to his face “I want to kiss you” he said looking at her lips. She could feel his warm breathe on her lips. “I want you to” she said and pulled him in for a short and sweet kiss. There was passion and electricity in the kiss. “Wow!” Marlena exhaled while still holding onto John’s waist. “I have wanted to do that all night and that was better than I could ever imagine.” John slid his hands under Marlena’s jacket and around to her back. “You have got the sexiest lips” he said as he kissed her again. Marlena didn’t want the kiss to end but she knew with house guests, she would have to contain herself. “You should probably stop that or I might not be able to control myself with you” Marlena said nose to nose with John. “Okay, I will stop for now, but later… no promises” he said as he patted her ass. “In that case, I’ll change my order to another drink instead of water.” “I like the way you think.”
Sitting around the table again, “Looks like we are the final four but I should probably be going” Kayla said. Looking around the house, “where did everyone go? I was having such a great time I didn’t even notice.” Steve said finishing his drink. “Come on Kayla, I’ll take you home. Marlena, would you like a ride?” John placed his hand on Marlena’s leg and she looked at him “No, I think I am going to stay a bit longer. I’ll call a cab if needed, thanks. Have a safe ride.” Marlena stood up and gave Kayla a hug. “You better call me” Kayla whispered in Marlena’s ear.
Sitting on the lounge chairs, John’s back was rested against the chair with Marlena sitting between his legs and both her legs over the edge of the chair on one side. “I can’t get over this view” she said. John playing with the loose strands of Marlena’s hair “I know what you mean.” Listening to the waves crashing, it was so peaceful. “Is this how you end most of your dinner parties?” Marlena asked and then took a drink looking at John. Confused “what do you mean?” John asked. “Showing a girl what the ocean looks like from your deck at night?” John sat up straight, grabbed Marlena’s drink and set it on the table, held her hands to his chest “If you are implying that I ask a girl to stay with me every party, no. I am usually in bed and asleep, before the party is even over. This is a first for me b/c there is something about you. You are stunningly beautiful, I feel comfortable around you, you take my breathe away, I love the way you look tonight and I feel like I have waited my whole life for you.” Marlena’s face felt hot, she could feel her heart beating. She felt like she was floating. “You are very sweet.” “I mean it. Marlena, when I first saw you, I wanted so badly to speak to you. Just to hear your voice, your laugh, see the twinkle in your eyes, like you have now. This is not normal for me. I don’t want to rush this but I would like to keep seeing you.” “I would like that too.” Marlena leaned closer to John and gave him a small kiss on his cheek.
Making herself more comfortable on the chair, she sat with her legs on both sides of John’s waist, facing him. “So, this would be like a first date then right?” John started to play with Marlena’s hair again “yeah, I guess you could say that.” “Okay” Marlena lowered her voice and started to rub John’s chest. The bad boy rock star shirt along with the alcohol was starting to have an effect on her. “Maybe we should get to know each other more.” John put his hands under Marlena’s jacket and pulled her closer “what did you have in mind?” “Well” looking into his blue eyes “I know you aren’t married but do you have any children?” John lowered his head and fell silent. Marlena tried to look for his eyes “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. You don’t have to answer that.” “No it’s okay.” Clearing his throat, “yes, I have a son but I haven’t seen him in years. His mother had cancer and his grandfather took him away from me. I have tried to find him but just keep hitting a wall.” Marlena held John’s face as she could see the tears building in his eyes. “I’m so sorry John. I’m sure he is someone you would be proud of and I’m sure he is as handsome as you.” John displayed a smile while breathing in and out. “How about you? I know you have children but do they live around here?” “Carrie is in Switzerland, Eric and Sami are local.” Marlena said with a little laugh. “I bet it’s nice to have two out of three close.” “Yes it is. Family and friends are everything to me.” Lifting her drink to her mouth, “what is it you do for a living?” “Well, I am in the fashion business but I’m getting a little bored with it so I am thinking of making a change. I haven’t decided though. I’m keeping my options open I guess you could say.” “I hope you decide to do whatever makes you happy.”
Now laying full body length on John “I’m glad I stayed here tonight.” John didn’t respond. Looking at John, he seemed in a daze “what are you thinking about?” she asked. Clearing his throat “well I was wondering what color of underwear you have on.” Marlena didn’t know what to say. Looking up at his baby blue eyes with her arms under her chin, “what would you think if I told you I wasn’t wearing any?” It was almost as a reflex went off and she could feel him getting hard against her stomach. “Shit, this man has got to be huge” she thought to herself. “I would think how long we have to wait out here before I take you inside and you show me.” Marlena’s body was starting to react. She was feeling tingling between her legs along with wetness. Her chest was moving in and out as her breathing became heavy. Laughing “I thought you wanted to take things slow?” Marlena asked while tracing the picture on his shirt. She wanted more than anything to see him as she does in her dreams but didn’t want to move to fast. “I do but I just can’t stop thinking at how wonderful you look tonight and the way you are laying on me right now, I’m sure you can tell it is going to be very hard for me to take things slow with what you just told me.” Now tracing his lips “John…” “Shhh” he said grabbing her arms and pulling her up his body “Marlena, I’m going to kiss you” and he put his hands on both sides of her face and pulled her head, slowly, to his. Looking into her eyes until they were lips to lips, John softly kissed Marlena and then stopped the kiss pulling her head back. Marlena couldn’t open her eyes and her lips were still puckered. Marlena placed her hands on the side of John’s face and pulled herself closer to him. Kissing him again but this time, longer. So much heat, pleasure, passion, need, release and emotion in the kiss. John wrapped his arms around Marlena’s back and hugged her. Ending the kiss, Marlena opened her eyes, looked at John and saw he was looking at her. Slowly Marlena raised herself from John, “what’s wrong?” he asked. Standing up beside him she held out her hand “I want you to take me inside.” John was at his feet in seconds. Holding Marlena’s hand walking towards the house he stopped. Marlena looked at him “second thoughts?” she asked. “I have a better idea” he said and picked her up and carried her into the house.
Marlena couldn’t believe the strength of John. He carried her through the house, up the stairs and to his room. Marlena looked around thinking she had never been in the room in her dreams. Wall covered with windows, California king bed, earthy pictures hanging on sandy colored walls and hard wood floor. John stopped at the foot of his bed looking at Marlena. “Are you okay?” he asked. Still looking around “this room is beautiful John.” “You are beautiful. I like this room better now that you are in it with me.” Looking at John, she placed her hand on the back of his head and pulled him closer for a kiss. John placed a knee on the bed and slowly lowered Marlena while still kissing her. She couldn’t believe she was about to make love to the man of her dreams. John stopped the kiss and stood up. Marlena laying on the bed “What’s wrong?” John said nothing and walked over to the windows to shut the blinds. “No, leave it open” Marlena said sitting up. John turned around “Are you sure?” Now crawling across the bed closer to John, “yes. It isn’t like anyone can see us anyway. The house looks out over the ocean.” John shrugged his shoulders and walked towards Marlena while removing his shirt. Releasing a heavy breathe, Marlena couldn’t believe how fit John was. His abs and tan skin made her wonder why he was single but then again, she didn’t care. Tonight he was with her. John stood in front of Marlena and she was kneeling on the bed rubbing her hands up and down John’s chest. “I like this” she said with heavy, sexy eyes. “I like you” John said and grabbed Marlena’s arms and pushed her back to fall on the bed and placed her arms above her head while laying on top of her with his knees at her hips. “I can’t believe this is happening” Marlena said being hypnotized by John’s eyes. John sat beside Marlena and started to remove her boots. She sat up and removed her jacket. Once finished, Marlena’s hands went back to John’s chest and her eyes on his. John leaned in closer to Marlena and started to kiss her neck. Closing her eyes, leaning her head back, her hands now through his short cut hair, she couldn’t help but moan. He was making her blood flow and light headed. He kissed, licked and sucked all around the collar of her shirt. With a slight giggle “please don’t leave a mark” she said. John stopped and looked at her “but how will others know you are no longer available?” Marlena felt a smile from ear to ear across her face. She was his and he was her’s. She had wanted this moment for so long and it was happening. “Because I won’t be able to take this smile off my face and I don’t want you to leave my side.” “Sounds good to me. I will just leave them so only I can see them then.” With the touch of his hand, Marlena felt her nipples get hard and body warm again. He was making her body wild and she had lost all control. Marlena raised her arms above her head as John removed her shirt. Her chest was moving and her breathing got heavy. John couldn’t take his eyes off her. “You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen Marlena.” Marlena started to blush. John slowly and softly rubbed Marlena’s arms up and down and started to kiss her neck again along with her chest. Feeling John’s skin against her’s, she thought she would orgasm at that very moment. John stopped and looked Marlena in the eyes while lowering her back to the bed. Sitting above her again “I want to make love to you” he said with his hands on the clasp of her bra. Marlena placed her hands on John’s “please do” and with that, still looking in Marlena’s eyes, John undid Marlena’s bra. With the last clasp, she felt herself fall free. John leaned in and kissed her nipples. Marlena could feel he was still hard as a rock. He was going to need released. She couldn’t reach the waist of his pants. She had never felt anything so radiant as what he was doing to her body. “John” she moaned. John didn’t answer. Instead he started to lick and suck and Marlena started to moan louder and heavier. Bending her knees caused John to move up her body. John stopped and looked at her “what’s wrong?” “I want to see you” and she reached for the waist of his pants and undid them. John grabbed Marlena’s hands “in due time my lady.” “No, now, please” she said begging. Pausing and taking in the moment, John removed his hands from Marlena’s, stood above her and lowered his pants. John could see how excited Marlena was by the movement with her chest and increase of breathing. Smiling, he lowered his boxers. “I could die right now looking at this man” she thought to herself. Very well fit and she couldn’t wait to touch him much less have him inside her. Marlena thought she would only play fair and started to undo her pants. John lowered himself onto the bed fast “oh no no… let me. I enjoy this” he said. Marlena removed her hands from her pants and started to rub John’s leg with one hand and the other behind her head helping her raise to see. John slowly undid her pants and lowered them down her legs. “You are a tease Marlena” John said keeping his eyes on her pink lace panties that matched her bra. Confused “I am?” she asked. “You said you weren’t wearing any underwear.” Thinking back to their conversation on the deck “I didn’t mean to disappoint you” she said. John lowered himself to Marlena and kissed her through her panties. Marlena sat up as if she jumped out of her skin “oh my gosh” she shouted. “I’m not disappointed at all. I am more turned on then ever” John said and again, sat on Marlena only this time, he was sitting on her legs. Marlena, still sitting up, “who’s the tease now?” she asked as she could feel her blood flow to between her legs. “Oh I don’t intend on stopping” he said and he leaned back and lowered her panties down her legs, spreading her with his fingers, he could see how turned on she already was and he started to kiss, lick and stuck. Marlena fell back on the bed moaning with pleasure while her hands grabbed at the bed spread. “That feels so good” she forced out of her mouth.
John was enjoying Marlena’s reaction but he wanted to be inside her. Kissing down her legs while removing her panties completely, he kept his eyes on her. “I can’t say enough how beautiful you are Marlena.” Marlena reached for John’s hips and pulled him close “why don’t you show me” and kissed him hard and long. John rolled onto his back holding Marlena so she rolled with him. Marlena started to kiss his neck as he reached down to grip her bare ass and Marlena’s legs were bent at John’s sides. Leaning up to look into John’s eyes “I have waited for this moment all night” he said. John now holding onto Marlena’s head with fingers through her hair “where have you been my life?” she asked. “In your dreams and I want to make it reality” he said pulling her into a kiss.
With the pillows and blankets on the floor along with their clothes, Marlena and John had cleared the bed rolling around kissing, hugging, licking, and sucking. John sat up against the bamboo headboard with Marlena on his lap. “Are you ready?” she asked. “I have been ready since I saw you yesterday at the pub” and he kissed her softly and helped her as she lowered herself on top of him. Marlena stopped the kiss, slammed her hands against the headboard “Oh my gosh” she yelled while throwing her head back. “Are you okay?” he asked with his hands on the lower part of her back. Looking into his eyes with pure lust “oh yes” she moaned. He was the perfect fit. Hitting all the right spots to make her feel warm, aroused, needed, relaxed, she felt like he was made for her. Moving up and down on his lap, “you feel amazing Marlena” John said looking at her eyes. Her chest was bouncing up and down in front of his face as she held onto the headboard. Looking down at him, she stopped, grabbed his face and kissed him with force. John held onto Marlena, got onto his knees and lowered Marlena so she was on her back. Still kissing and still inside her, he started to move in and out of her both moaning with being so turned on.
John leaned up, still on his knees, and put Marlena’s legs on his chest so her feet were by his head. “You’re so deep John” Marlena said. She wasn’t going to last long but she didn’t want him to stop. “If you don’t stop, I am going to cum” she forced out of her mouth. “You can go more than once Marlena b/c I don’t want to stop. You drive my body crazy” John said still pounding in and out of her. “Oh my gosh John… oh John” she yelled. Marlena reached up and grabbed her chest and that set John’s body into over drive. He put his hands on Marlena’s and pounded harder into her. Within moments they were both releasing their pleasure.
Trying to catch their breath “I’m sorry but I couldn’t hold it anymore” John said lowering Marlena’s legs but still inside her. Marlena moved her hands from her chest “that was magical” she said putting her hands on his arms. John held onto Marlena’s face “I want to do that again” he said lowering his lips to her’s for a kiss. “I want that too but I need to calm down first” she giggled. John removed himself from Marlena “how about I get us a drink” he said. “Water, I’ll take some water please” Marlena said rubbing John’s chest. Kissing her forehead “coming right up” he said. “Well hang on and I’ll go with you” Marlena said sitting up.
Sitting on the counter in her shirt and pink panties holding her glass of water “so how long have you lived here?” she asked. John walked over to Marlena with his jeans on but unbuttoned and rested his hands on the sides of her legs. “A couple years maybe” he said looking around. “Steve and I were surfing and I noticed the for sale sign and I fell in love with the area so I purchased the house.” Marlena put her arms around John’s waist “I’m sleeping with a surfer boy?” John giggled “I guess you are.” “Sounds like you make life fun and adventurous.” “Have you ever surfed before?” Laughing “are you kidding? Oh no, I haven’t. I would probably hurt myself.” “Well, let’s change that.” John wrapped his arms around Marlena’s waist and lowered her so she was standing on her feet. “Oh no John, seriously, I would hurt myself.” Holding Marlena’s hand, John walked with her to the living room not saying a word, grabbed the surf board out of the corner and layed it across his coffee table and couch like a bridge. “What in the world?” Marlena asked laughing. “Baby steps. Stand up there on the middle of the board and I will make sure you don’t fall” John said patting the board. “But wait, before you do” John said and then kissed Marlena while holding onto her face. “That’s for luck” he said winking at her. “This is silly” she said feeling her heartbeat in her lips b/c of his kiss. John stood up on the couch, reached for her hand “come on, I’ll stand on it with you.” Marlena couldn’t believe the moment was happening. She reached for John’s hand and stood on the couch. “I can’t believe I am doing this. This is so silly.” “I won’t let you fall. You are just going to stand on it. It won’t even move.” Marlena looked at the board and slowly, with one foot, stepped on the board. “There ya go” John said as he put his foot on the board too. Still holding onto John’s hand, Marlena put her other foot on the board. “Now slowly make your way to the middle of the board” John said. “Don’t rock this” Marlena said looking over her shoulders to John. “I won’t let you fall” he said with a twinkle in his eye. Marlena started to slowly make her way to the middle of the board and John stood with both feet on the board. Feeling the board lower due to the weight on the couch cushion, Marlena screamed and lost her balance. John grabbed onto her waist, “you’re fine honey, you’re fine.” Marlena held onto John’s hands. “Okay, I’m on the board and now I want off” she said looking straight ahead. John jumped off the board onto the floor causing Marlena to lose her balance. “I got you” John said grabbing Marlena’s waist. Holding Marlena in his arms “that wasn’t bad for a first surf lesson” he said. “First and only please. I’ll watch you surf from the sand” she said wrapping her arms around his neck. “We will see. No one has looked sexier than you on a surf board before” he said kissing her lips softly. “Sorry to disappoint you but I think I have had enough adventure for the evening” Marlena said lowering her arms and turning to put the board away. “Well the evening is still young. What else would you like to do?” Marlena turned and looked at John “still young? In a couple hours it will be dawn. Don’t you think we should try and get some sleep?” John started to walk towards Marlena “the only way I will be able to sleep after the evening I have had is if you let me hold you in my arms all night.” Marlena set the board down in the corner, walked towards John and put her arms around his waist “and you be the first thing I see in the morning instead of you being gone when I wake up from my dreams, deal.” She leaned towards his neck and kissed it.
The sun was beaming into the bedroom. John and Marlena laid sound asleep on the bed, nude, only half covered. Marlena was lying on her stomach facing John with an arm on his chest. John suddenly sat straight up being awakened by banging downstairs. Looking over at Marlena with her skin exposed, he covered her up, put some pants on and slowly walked downstairs.
Marlena slowly opened her eyes while feeling for John. “John?” she said looking around. Feeling so rested with just a few hours of sleep “where the hell did he go? Maybe he is making coffee” she said as she sat up. Stumbling over to John’s dresser, she grabbed a shirt and walked into the bathroom.
John noticed someone walking blindly around his living room. “What the hell” he whispered under his breath. “Bo?” he said. Startled, Bo turned around and looked towards the stairs. “What the hell are you doing here?” John asked as he walked down the stairs. “Hey John, I came back for my cooler. I drank too much and forgot it here last night.” Walking closer to Bo, “are you still drunk buddy?”
Marlena walked out of the bathroom wearing John’s shirt, her pink panties and her hair brushed. Walking towards the stairs she heard voices. Standing at the top of the stairs “Bo?” she asked looking down at the men. John and Bo looked up towards Marlena. John saw Marlena wasn’t wearing any pants and ran towards her. “Marlena what are you doing here?” Bo asked. “I could ask you the same thing.” John grabbed Marlena’s arm and pulled her towards his room while Marlena yelled “oh excuse me. I’ll be right back.” John pulled Marlena into his room and shut the door. “What are you doing?” Marlena asked. John walked towards Marlena, grabbed her face and gave her a long hard kiss that left her breathless and weak. “What was that for?” she asked. “First off, good morning my hot sexy, fine as hell lady. Second, you have no pants on. I can’t let others see this hot ass of your’s in your underwear” John said reaching down and grabbing her ass. Marlena started to rub John’s chest “first, good morning my surfer boy and second, Bo is my former brother in law. I don’t think you have anything to worry about with him looking at my ass.” John stepped back and looked confused “your former brother in law? I have known Bo for years. Why haven’t I met you before?” Marlena lowered her hands to John’s waist “I don’t know but you know me now and I would like to get to know you more” she said undoing his pants. John was starting to lose focus. Clearing his throat “we have plenty of time for that but right now, we have a guest downstairs who I think might still be drunk. How about” suddenly Marlena pulled John’s pants down. Taking a deep breath looking down “you’re commando. Oh I can get used to this” Marlena said grabbing John’s ass and pulling him towards her. “I know I am going to smack myself later for this but we can’t right now. Bo is downstairs” John said stepping back pulling up his pants. Kissing her lips softly “how about you get some pants on and I’ll see you downstairs for breakfast.” John started to walk towards the door “John wait” she said walking towards him. “You are going to go down there commando?” John opened the door “yep” winked at her and shut the door behind him. Marlena “Okay, I can play this game” she said looking around his room.
John and Bo were outside on the deck drinking coffee. “This sun is bright at hell this morning” Bo said covering his eyes with his hands. “I think it is lovely. Did you drink too much last night Bo?” Marlena said walking up to the guys. John turned around and his mouth opened wide. Marlena stood holding her coffee with her hair up, pink bra peaking through her half unzipped jacket, jeans on and bare feet. Trying to hold her smile “you okay John?” she asked than took a drink of her coffee. John stood up, looked at Bo who had his eyes closed, and walked towards Marlena. Giving her a hug and whispering in her ear “you are teasing me again.” Moaning in his ear “you started this game” then licked his ear and walked towards Bo. John took a deep breathe, shook his shoulders and thought to himself “she drives me nuts.”
John, Bo and Marlena sat outside most of the morning drinking coffee and eating breakfast. “Well, I think I have sobered up enough to head out” Bo said standing up from the table. “How did you get here Bo?” Marlena asked. “A cab. I’ll just grab my cooler and call another cab.” Marlena stood up “I think I’ll ride with you if you don’t mind.” “Wow wait” John said putting his hands in the air and standing up. “How about I drive you Bo. Marlena don’t leave” he said grabbing her hand. Laughing “I have some things I have to do today. I’ll come by later if you don’t mind” Marlena said squeezing John’s hand. “So you two are a thing now?” Bo asked. John and Marlena looked at each other and smiled. “Wait” John said looking back at Bo. “She is your former sister in law and you never told me about her?” Walking back towards John and Marlena “Dude, you are home alone before it’s dark out. You even fall asleep at your own parties. I didn’t know you were looking for someone and honestly, I didn’t know Marlena was either.” “Well I wasn’t” both John and Marlena said. “So there ya go. Now, are you going to take us home or should I call us a cab?” John grabbed Marlena’s hand “I will take you both.”
Sitting in her apartment alone, Marlena couldn’t stop smiling. “He is perfect. His voice, face, skin, smell, touch, personality, since of humor, body… oh his body. He is truly everything and more I have dreamt about.” She could feel her body getting warm and the blood flowing. Shivering “calm down” she said. Marlena was starting to feel tired so she decided to lay down. “Thank goodness it is the weekend” she mumbled to herself. Before she laid down on her couch “wait a minute, I didn’t dream about him last night. What does that mean?” “Marlena, are you home? Marlena!” she heard coming from the other side of her door. Still confused about her dream, Marlena walked towards the door. “Marlena, it’s Kayla!” Swinging the door open “yes I am home. Where’s the fire?” Marlena asked. “I have been patiently waiting for you to tell me about last night. You haven’t answered my text or phone calls. I had to come over and see for myself if you were home.” “Calm down Kayla” Marlena said shutting the door. “Look, here’s the thing” Kayla said turning around looking at Marlena. “I really like Steve and with John being his friend and you being mine, if something bad happened then it” “Kayla” Marlena stopped her by putting her hand up. “Stop, nothing bad happened. We had a great time and plan on seeing each other again.” Kayla exhaled hard “Oh thank goodness. When you didn’t answer your phone I thought you were upset at me.” Kayla and Marlena walked towards the couches. “Why would I be upset? I told you and Steve I was going to stay for a bit.” “I know you did but I wasn’t sure if something happened after we left.” Sitting on the couch “nothing bad, no. Well he did make me get on a surf board but that wasn’t bad” Marlena said laughing. “What? Is he crazy? You went surfing in the dark?” Still laughing “no, he put it in his living room and asked me to get on it and then he jumped off and I lost my balance. There is no way I am getting on a board in the water.” Kayla, shaking her head “Steve told me they surf. We should watch them sometime.” Marlena grabbed the blanket, covered herself up “he told me that too. Oh hey, did you know he knows Bo? He came over and had breakfast with us this morning.” “Yeah, he was at the party last night. You didn’t see him?” “No I didn’t.” “Well how could you with your eyes on John” Kayla said batting her eyes with her shoulders shrugged. “Wait, this morning? You stayed there last night?” Kayla asked sitting up straight. “Yes I did.” Marlena threw the blanket off her and stood up “oh shit… I left him with no” she stopped herself as she looked at Kayla. Kayla stood up too “with no what?” Marlena started to look for her phone in a panic “um, with no way to get ahold of me.” Finding her phone, she paused and looked at Kayla “do you have his number?” Kayla walked towards her phone “no but Steve does. I’ll text Steve.” Marlena didn’t hear anything Kayla was saying as she was already texting John. ‘I just remembered you don’t have anything on under your pants. You won!’ Marlena texted him. “Oh wait, he put his number in my phone. I have it” she said looking at Kayla who was texting Steve. “Oh okay” Kayla said putting her phone down. “Well, I better be going. Glad you had fun and I’ll see you later” Kayla said. Kayla and Marlena hugged and Marlena walked Kayla to the door. “I will talk to you later.” Marlena shut the door behind Kayla and her phone went off ‘Rematch?’ was the reply from John. Marlena giggled as she walked towards her couch to lie down. ‘My place, this evening?’ ‘Deal’ Marlena smiled, put her phone down, covered herself up and tried to nap. “I’m going to like playing games with my surfer boy.”
After a day of napping, cleaning, and shopping, Marlena couldn’t wait for John to arrive. She knew how she was going to play his game tonight. She had purchased finger foods that they could snack on, some wine, opened the windows for some fresh air and had some soft music picked. Everything was ready. “I don’t have the ocean scenery so this will have to do” she said looking around before she ran upstairs to get ready.
Marlena came rushing down her stairs with her hair down and curly. “I can’t believe I forgot to chill the wine.” Running into the kitchen she stops in her tracks. “What the heck are you doing here?” she asked as she saw Sami eating her fruit. Setting the fruit on the counter, “Mom? I’m sorry. I… um… I came by to see if you had plans this evening. I was wondering if you would like to catch a movie or something.” Marlena put the fruit back in the fridge along with the wine “I’m sorry Sami. I didn’t mean to sound like that. You startled me. I didn’t hear you come in.” Sami walked around the counter closer to her Mom. “I have a key remember. I shouted but heard commotion upstairs so I figured you were home.” “Where are the children?” Marlena asked. “They are with their Dad. Mom,” Sami said messing with Marlena’s hair “do you have plans tonight? Your hair looks stunning.” Marlena held onto Sami’s hand to stop her “yes honey, I do have plans tonight and I need to finish getting ready if you don’t mind.” Marlena walked out of the room hoping Sami would follow her. “I’m sorry Mom. I didn’t mean to interfere. Maybe we can catch a movie some other time.” Marlena heard her phone go off. Walking over to it “that would be lovely Sami. How about tomorrow?” Marlena picked up her phone ‘let the game begin’ she read from John. Letting go of her phone “Oh shit, he’s here.” Spinning around “Sami honey, I have to finish getting ready. Can you see yourself out?” Marlena asked running up the stairs. “Sure Mom” Sami yelled. “I have to get my stuff from the kitchen.” Sami started to walk towards the kitchen and heard a knock at the door. Looking towards the door confused and then looking upstairs “coming.” Sami opened the door and saw John standing there with wind-blown hair, half button up baby blue shirt, white shorts and flip flops on. “Can I help you?” Sami said looking at John. John turned around to make sure he was on the right floor. “Is this Marlena’s place?” “Yes” “Great. I’m John” he said reaching his hand out. “I’m Sami, her daughter” she said shaking his hand. “She told me she has plans. Please come in.” Shutting the door behind him, “I was just on my way out. My Mom should be right down” she said walking towards the kitchen. John looked around the apartment “please don’t leave on my account.” “Oh it’s fine.” John followed Sami into the kitchen. “Have you two known each other long?” Sami asked as she gathered her things. “No not really but she is a great person and I would love to keep getting to know her.” John said. John and Sami walked out of the kitchen “yes she is a great person” Sami said. “Oh my gosh” Marlena shouted as she stood at the bottom of the stairs in a silk robe loosely tied and black high heels. “John you’re here?” she said standing still. She could feel her blood rush to between her legs, her knees getting weak and her head feel light. John couldn’t say a word. His mouth was wide open and his eyes glued on Marlena. “Mom, I thought you were going to finish getting ready?” Sami said as she walked towards the door looking at her mother and John. Marlena, still looking at John “um, yes I was. I mean I am. I’ll see you later honey.” She couldn’t take her eyes off John. “Nice meeting you John” Sami said before she shut the door. John still couldn’t speak.
Slowly walking towards each other “you look hot” they both said. Laughing, they hugged “I have missed you” John said as he slowly looked at Marlena up and down. “I missed you too and you look so sexy. Your shirt matches your eyes” she said rubbing her hands up and down his chest. John put his hands on the belt of the robe “do you usually dress like this around your place b/c if you do, can I move in?” “Moving a little fast aren’t you?” she said still rubbing his chest. John looked at Marlena’s eye “it was a joke. Plus if we lived together, how could we play our game?” he said untying her robe. She started to unbutton his shirt “well, for the record, no I do not walk around here dressed like this for the simple fact that my children could walk in as you experienced and I knew it was a joke.” “As much as I love seeing you wear this, I must remove it” Marlena said sliding his shirt off. “I feel the same way about this robe” John said sliding it off Marlena. John suddenly put his hands in the air “oh my lady. You win! You win!” he shouted. Marlena holding onto John’s waist while only wearing high heels and black silk panties “I thought you might like this” she said smiling. “Like it? Are you kidding me?” John picked Marlena up startling her “where is your bedroom?” Laughing holding onto his neck “upstairs to the left.” John started to run, holding Marlena, up the stairs “sorry, I can’t wait” he said setting her down on the stairs. John kicked his flip flops off and slid his shorts down in one motion. Marlena sat up “you’re commando again?” she said reaching for his waist. “You mean still” he said as he ripped her panties off and threw them over the railing. “I’ll buy you more” he said and then capturing her mouth. Marlena couldn’t believe the sudden action of her surfer boy. Wrapping her legs around his waist, he entered her. Throwing her head back with pleasure and passion, John started kissing her neck. “My lady, you make me feel ways I have never felt before. You have control over me” he said as he moved in and out of her. “You… feel… amazing!” Marlena said in between her moans. He felt so deep in her. John leaned up and grabbed Marlena’s chest. “I’m not going to last long. You drive me crazy.” Marlena put her hands over John’s “you feel so good.” John rested his hands on the step above Marlena’s head as he pounded harder and harder into her. She put her feet on the step below the one she was sitting on. John looked down and could see himself moving in and out of her. Harder and faster “I can’t stop” “Don’t stop” “You feel so good” “Don’t stop” Marlena couldn’t control her body. Her and John’s emotions and sexual hormones were on over drive. Resting her head back on a step, both her and John reached their climax together. Breathing hard, feeling their heartbeats in their chest and between their legs, they felt like they couldn’t move. “I will try and last longer next time” Marlena held onto John’s head “guess we have to do it again.” Laughing “I can do that but I need a moment.” John stood up and held out his hand for Marlena’s. “Now, where was your bedroom?” John asked and then patted Marlena’s ass. Laughing “upstairs to the left. I will get us something to drink.” Marlena walked around John “I’ll follow you. I have a great view back here.”
John was holding Marlena as they stood on the terrace watching the sun go down over the city. “This is nice” John said. Marlena spun around in John’s arms to look at him “it is but I like this better.” John kissed Marlena’s lips softly putting a chill in her body. “With the sun going down, it could get cooler. Would you like to go inside?” John asked. Standing in her robe and him only wearing his shorts “yes, that’s fine. Would you like some desert?” Walking in the apartment, Marlena headed towards the kitchen. Looking at her ass “you are going to have to explain your definition of desert.” Marlena turned around “I have some fruit. Would you like some?” John ran to her side “lead the way my lady.” When they reached the kitchen, John stood at the counter while Marlena had gotten fruit and wine out of the fridge. “I did have more fruit but my daughter got ahold of it” Marlena said setting the items on the counter. John reached for a blueberry and before he could eat it, Marlena smacked his hand. “I have to wash them still” she said laughing. Walking to the sink, John couldn’t keep his eyes off Marlena. “So tell me, I didn’t interrupt any plans with your daughter did I?” Marlena walked towards the glasses and reached for two. “Oh no. I didn’t even know she was here. I found her in my kitchen eating the fruit and I told her I had plans. When you texted me I tried to finish getting ready and I had thought she left.” Setting the fruit and glasses down “she tends to have bad timing” Marlena said feeding John a blueberry. “I see. I don’t want to come between you and your family. Children are amazing and grow so fast. Please don’t let me get in the way.” Wrapping her arms around John from behind and moving the bottle closer to them “you’re fine. Sometimes soon we can have a family dinner and I’ll introduce you to all of them. Please pour us a drink.” Marlena walked back around to the other side of the counter and watched John. “I must say, I like having you in my kitchen looking like that.” John smiled while pouring the drinks. Marlena reached across the counter for her glass “what shall we toast to?” she asked. “How about good health, hot lovers and may we always have moments like this” he said with his glass in the air. “Cheers!”
Laying on the couch, John couldn’t help but notice all the pictures on Marlena’s piano. “Are those of your family? Marlena lifted her head from John’s chest “yep” she sat up. “My children and grandchildren. They all have my heart and are amazing.” “You’re a grandmother?” turning around and looking at John “yes I am.” Reaching for her hair “my lady, you just got a whole lot sexier in my book. I wish I knew if I was a grandfather.” Marlena laid back down on John “I could help you if you would like. I could ask Bo or someone on the police force to search.” “I still can’t get over the fact that we have mutual friends and we didn’t know each other.” Laughing “neither can I” kissing her head “thanks for the offer but I’ll try one more time and if that doesn’t work, we can ask Bo.” Yawning “okay.” Brushing her hair out of her face “are you tired?” “A little. I am just so comfortable on you” she said hugging his body. “well, let’s nap and when we wake, I will make you breakfast. Hopefully this time we can have it alone with no interruptions.” “Sounds perfect” Marlena said closing her eyes. John looked Marlena’s body up and down one more time before he closed his eyes. “How did I get so lucky?” He asked himself.
Marlena was woken up by the cool breeze hitting her skin. Feeling a chill run through her body, she shivered. John hugged her tighter. “Did I wake you?” she asked looking up at him. “I thought you were getting up and I wanted to keep holding you.” Marlena got up and walked towards the French doors “I must’ve forgotten to shut these last night. Good thing I am not on the first floor.” John sat up also “I would protect you my lady.” Marlena turned around and smiled while stretching. “What shall we do today?” John said standing up and walking towards Marlena. “Well, I don’t have any plans but I won’t be able to stay up late like I have been. I do have to work in the morning” she said wrapping her arms around John’s neck. “Okay, well how about I make us some breakfast and we plan out our day. That is if you don’t mind spending all day with me.” Marlena kissed John “I would love to spend all day with you.” John and Marlena walked towards the kitchen and John’s phone went off. “Hold that thought” John said walking towards his phone. ‘Dude, where are you?’ “Oh shit, what time is it?” John asked. Marlena walked towards John “what’s wrong?” she asked with her chin on his shoulder. “It’s almost afternoon. Damn it” he said turning around to face Marlena. “I’m so sorry but Steve and I Sunday surf at noon. He’s at my place now. I will cancel” he said looking back at his phone. Marlena grabbed his phone “oh no you won’t. I will text Kayla and we will watch you.” Wrapping her arms around John’s waist “I would love to watch you in action on the water. We will still be able to spend time together that way.” “Are you sure?” he asked wrapping his arms around her waist. “Yes, I’m sure. Plus, I could fight off any girls who look at your hot body and let them know you are mine.” Marlena kissed John’s mouth softly. “Well, my lady, I do like the sounds of that. I have to text him back and let him know.” Marlena handed John his phone “okay, I will go get dressed. This is going to be great. You don’t mind if I ride with you do you?” she asked running up her stairs. “Of course I don’t mind but no games of teasing today okay.” Marlena leaned over the railing “maybe” she said winking at him. ‘At Marlena’s. OMW’ John texted back to Steve then ran up the stairs to Marlena’s room.
John stood in her doorway watching her sing to herself in her closet. “I could be a little late you know” he said walking her way with a smile on his face. Marlena put her hands up “oh no you don’t. How about you wait downstairs, I will grab something and later when it is just us, I will have a surprise for you.” “You are already playing the game” he said grabbing her hand and pulling her close. “Calm down surfer boy.” John removed Marlena’s robe “to late” and he kissed her mouth. Marlena walked John back towards her bed, stopped kissing him and pushed him down on her bed. Sitting on top of him she could feel herself getting excited. “Will my bed work or would you prefer the stairs?” she asked undoing John’s shorts. “I don’t care if it’s the floor or walls, I’ll have you anyway” he said then grabbed her arms and pulled her to the bed beside him, removed his shorts and sat on her. “See what you do to me. I just can’t control myself. My body loves you.” Marlena didn’t know what to say. She couldn’t believe her ears. Smiling and feelings herself blush “I understand” was all she could speak. John wanted to take back his words but knew it was too late. He knew he was falling in love with her even though they had just met. He thought about her every moment of the day. He wanted to touch her, see her and smell her all the time. Slowly entering her, he held onto her hands and put them above her head. He could see her chest moving up and down as he moved in and out of her. Keeping their eyes on each other, they knew they were going to have to be quick. John moved his legs so he was kneeling between Marlena’s legs and held her legs up against his chest. “Oh yes!” Marlena shouted. John held onto Marlena’s hips as Marlena scratched his arms. John didn’t know how much longer he could go. “You feel so good” he said looking at her eyes. “Don’t stop… so do you… don’t stop” she moaned. Marlena held onto her chest and that set John overboard. Pounding harder into her, he rested his hands above her head. Marlena removed her legs from John’s chest and wrapped them around his back. “Oh yes!” he shouted. John moved Marlena’s hand from her chest and sucked on her. “Oh yes John… oh yes…” was all she could yell and both her and John released their juices together. Looking at each other trying to catch their breath “one of these times I want it to last longer but I can’t control myself with you. You just feel so good” John said. Marlena put her hands on John’s cheeks “my body loves you too.” John leaned down and softly kissed Marlena. “Now surfer boy, we must get ready before Steve blows up your phone.” John pulled out of Marlena and she felt emptiness throughout out her body. “I will text Steve. Mind if I jump in the shower?” Marlena looked at John with passion “if you are taking a shower, I shall too.” John ran to the door “I’ll grab my phone and be right back. I’ll meet you in the shower” and he ran down stairs. Marlena couldn’t help but laugh “I’m falling in love” she whispered to herself.
Running in the bathroom, “we are good. Steve is going to get Kayla and we will meet them at my house” John said. “How is it possible every time I see you, you look sexier and sexier?” he said entering the rain shower. Marlena soaked head to toe “I was just thinking that about you. Come here, let me see how sexy you look with wet hair before I take you to the beach” Marlena said moving John under the water. Running her fingers through his hair and he ran his hands up and down her sides “glad I am seeing you this way in private” Marlena said. Leaning closer to his face, she could feel how hard he was against her. “I want you again” he said. In one swift motion he picked her up and carried her to the wall with her legs wrapped around him. Licking her neck, he entered her. “Oh wow” Marlena yelled slamming her hands to the walls. Moving in and out of her, John held her chest in both hands and sucked and licked. “I love these” he said. Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s neck. John put one hand between Marlena’s legs “and I love this” and started moving his hand in circles. Marlena’s head fell to John’s shoulder “Oh my gosh.” John reached for her head and moved it off his shoulders “and I love this” and kissed her mouth. Marlena moaned with pleasure. Still kissing, John moved them under the water. Laughing “what in the world?” she asked moving her hair out of her face. “I’ve never had sex in the rain before much less shower” he said helping her move up and down. Marlena felt all her blood rush to between her legs. She was so turned on. “I will forever remember this when I see your hair wet surfer boy.” John laughed. Pounding in her harder and harder, Marlena’s legs were starting to feel like jello. “You feel so good in me” she said holding onto his hair and looking into his eyes. John had a grip on Marlena’s ass “you make it hard for me to last b/c you feel so good” he said. “Don’t stop John” she moaned. John couldn’t hold it anymore. Walking back towards the wall, John moved faster in and out. “Yes” Marlena screamed and she came along with John. Marlena didn’t want to move. She was afraid her legs would give out. She held John’s head “you are amazing” she said looking in his eyes and then kissed his lips. “No, you are amazing” and he kissed her again.
John stood down stairs waiting on Marlena. ‘BTS’ John texted to Steve. Marlena walked down the stairs with her hair up in a ponytail, a pink and white summer spaghetti strap dress with her bikini underneath and flip flops. Walking up to John “do I look the part of a surfer boy watcher?” she asked. John held onto Marlena’s waist and pulled her to him “how is it that you can look so sexy in work clothes, casual clothes, nothing and this?” Laughing wrapping her arms around his neck “you make me feel sexy” she said then kissed his lips. “Well my lady, if we don’t leave now, I might have to see that naked outfit of your’s.” Marlena spun around in his arms and headed towards the door. “Well, let’s go then.”
Marlena and John walked into his house holding hands. “Well look at you two. Don’t you look all summery” Kayla said walking towards Marlena. “Well tiss the season” Marlena said hugging Kayla. “Come on man, get ready” Steve yelled at John. John kissed Marlena’s check “I’ll be right back” and ran upstairs. “You look happy” Kayla said walking with Marlena into the living room. “I am beyond happy Kayla. He makes me feel… I don’t know… I am very happy. I’m going to get us some waters before we head out.” Marlena walked towards the kitchen. “Are you and Steve happy?” Marlena asked Kayla. “Yes we are. He is so much fun. I’m glad we are at this point in our lives. It is going to suck come tomorrow when we have to face reality and go to work.” “That’s a fact” Marlena said handing Kayla some water. “Okay I’m ready” John said running down the stairs putting his arms in his wet suit. Marlena walked out of the kitchen and saw John “excuse me sir. Could you come here for a moment please?” John looked over at Marlena and walked her way. Marlena set the waters on the counter and put her hand on the zipper of the wet suit. “Please be safe. I have something to tell you later and I wouldn’t want you to miss it.” Before Marlena zipped the zipper, she reached down in the suit and grabbed him between his legs while looking at his eyes. “Now go have fun my surfer boy” than zipped the suit up. “I thought the tease game was on pause.” “You thought wrong” she said grabbing the waters and walking out of the kitchen. Steve opened the French doors and held them open for Kayla and Marlena. John walked to the corner of the living room, grabbed his surf board and walked towards the doors. “You okay dude?” Steve asked. John walked out of the living room “that lady has control of me and I like it.”
Kayla laid a couple towels down for her and Marlena to watch the men. Marlena put the waters down and removed her flip flops. “Marlena” she heard John yell. Turning around she saw him running towards her. Putting her hand up to block the sun from her eyes “you okay?” she asked. John put his board down beside Marlena and held onto her for a kiss and surprising to her, he dipped her. Marlena held onto John’s ass. “Good idea” Steve said grabbing Kayla and dipping her with a kiss. When John put Marlena back on her feet, she felt light headed. “What was that for?” she asked with her hands around his waist “not that I am complaining.” “I just wanted to and I can so I did” he said winking his eye, picked up his board and ran towards the water. Marlena turned around to watch him and Steve. “Kayla, I think I love him” she said.
Marlena and Kayla were having a relaxing afternoon watching their men in the water. Marlena was starting to feel the sun on her skin “I need some sunscreen, did you grab any?” she asked looking at Kayla. “Actually yes I did” Kayla said grabbing her bag. Marlena looked out at the men and saw they were sitting on their boards talking. Marlena smiled, stood up and removed her dress. Her movement on the beach captured John’s eye. “What the hell is she doing?” he thought to himself. He saw Kayla hand something to Marlena. “What are those ladies doing?” Steve asked John. “I don’t know.” Paddling with their hands slowly towards the shore, John saw Marlena look his way and smile. While she sat on the towel he saw her put sunscreen on her skin. Paddling faster “sorry Steve but I want to help her with that” John said. “I’m right behind ya” Steve said paddling fast. “Are they done surfing?” Kayla asked rubbing the sunscreen onto her arm. Marlena couldn’t help but smile watching John. Kayla looked over at Marlena and saw the gleam in her eyes and the glow on her face. Marlena waiting until John was close, put sunscreen on her hands, raised her leg and rubbed it on. She put more on her hand as John started running in the water towards her and slowly started to rub it on her upper chest. Throwing his board, falling onto his knees beside her “please let me help you” he said with his hand over her’s. Kayla couldn’t help but laugh and then saw Steve running towards her “no no no let me do that” and took the bottle. Both ladies looked at each other and smiled. John lowered down to Marlena’s ear “you are not playing the game fair” then sat beside her and took the bottle from Steve. “Your hair is wet” Marlena said feeling the excitement though out her body. John smiled, looked over at Steve and Kayla and then softly kissed Marlena’s lip. Whispering in her ear “you want to ride my board don’t you?” he asked and kissed below her ear sending chills up Marlena’s body. Marlena put her hand on his chest and pushed him back “tied game surfer boy” she said with a need for him in her eyes. John put sunscreen on his hand, grabbed Marlena’s leg, lifted it and started to rub it. Moving higher and higher up her leg, she looked over at Steve and Kayla to see if they were paying attention. Resting on her hands behind her, Marlena was enjoying the massage from her lover. Watching her eyes, John kept moving higher and higher up her leg. Rubbing his hand between her legs and over the bottom of her bikini “I can’t forget about your tummy” he said putting more sunscreen on his hands. “You might make me fall asleep. This is really relaxing” Marlena said laying back on her back. “I was thinking the same thing” Kayla said laying back. John and Steve laughed. John was enjoying touching his lady but he didn’t know how much longer he could control his body while he touched her already tan skin. Marlena covered her eyes from the sun, saw Kayla’s were shut and Steve paying attention to her. She looked over at John and motioned with her hand for him to come closer. John lowered himself to her and she held onto his head “I can’t wait to show you my tan lines.” John sat up right away. Coughing and trying to get comfortable “Marlena, would you like to swim in the water with me?” “With that outfit on?” Marlena asked pointing to his wet suit. Laughing “no” John said. Marlena sat up “well in that case, yes I would. Let me help you take it off.” Unzipping the top while keeping her eyes on his, they both stood up. “Let’s go swim you two” John said to Kayla and Steve while keeping his eyes on Marlena. “Race you out there” Steve said taking his wet suit off and picking up Kayla. “Now, we are alone” John said to Marlena. “Well played surfer boy” Marlena said putting her hands in John’s suit. John put his hands on the top of Marlena’s bikini “I like that this comes together in the front” he said trying to undo it. Marlena could feel her nipples getting hard waiting for his touch. “If you want to see my tan lines now, I’m not putting that back on” she said unzipping his suit further. John removed his hands and took his wet suit off. Standing in baby blue and white swimming trunks “I want you in the water” Marlena said with one arm around his back and the other between his legs. Holding onto Marlena’s head “I like the words you speak” he said and then kissed her mouth while picking her up. Holding her and walking towards the water, “this could be tricky with others in the water.” Marlena looked towards the water “you are probably right. I can’t control my body with you and I don’t want others to see what amazing sex we have.” John lowered Marlena to stand “I don’t either” kissing her while hugging her, he slowly made them fall in the water. Coming up for air, Marlena brushed her hair out of her face “this water feels amazing” Kayla said swimming towards Marlena. “Totally beat you dude” Steve said swimming towards John. John and Marlena swam towards each other and Marlena put an arm around John’s neck and the other between his legs “it does feel amazing” she said looking at John. John picked Marlena up and in the air above his head so her hands were resting on his shoulders. “I’m going to have to throw you” he said looking up at her. “Please don’t. It’s not that deep here.” Kayla and Steve started to laugh. Lowering her to his side “okay then let’s go deeper.” “Oh I like it when you do just that” she said kissing his neck. “Pervert” Kayla shouted at Marlena. Looking over John’s shoulder towards Kayla “sorry, it slipped” Marlena said smiling. Messing with John’s wet messy hair, “I could get used to this life being with you, at the beach, with our friends on beautiful days.” John lowered his head to kiss the top of Marlena’s chest “I could get used to seeing you like this” and then kissed her mouth. “Now my lady, I am going to have to throw you.” “What if I don’t let go?” “Then I will have to go under with you” and John dropped to his knees taking both him and Marlena under water.
John, Marlena, Steve and Kayla spent time in the water swimming, playing games, splashing, talking and laughing. “We should do this more often” Marlena said. “When is it you book your big annual beach party John?” Steve asked. “Oh I guess that will be coming up soon. I should probably get on that.” Marlena looked at John “you have a beach party?” she asked. “Yes I do. We play volleyball, football, fly kites, swim, eat, sometimes a band, drink and have a great time. I would love to have you here for it” he said wrapping his arms around her shoulders. “Will you be my date Kayla?” Steve asked Kayla. “I would love to. Sounds like a great time. I would love to help plan too if you need some help” Kayla said. “Thanks Kayla” John said looking at Kayla. “So you” he said looking at Marlena, “you will be my date won’t you?” “I’ll have to see if anything is going on so I’ll say maybe.” John gave Marlena a confusing look. “We can talk about it later” she mumbled under her breathe. Marlena had every intent on attending the party but she also had her own plans for the event.
Back at the house, John had decided to grill out. Kayla and Steve were sitting at the table on the deck while Marlena rested her chin on John’s shoulder at the grill. “Did you have a good day my lady?” John asked. “I had a very good day my surfer boy. Very relaxing. I don’t want to have to face the real world tomorrow and go back to work. Speaking of that, I should probably head out shortly after we eat.” John turned around “are you upset I have a beach party?” “Upset? No not at all. Why would you think that?” Marlena said confused. “Well you said maybe and that we’ll talk about it later. I don’t have to have it if you don’t want me to.” Marlena put her hand over John’s mouth. “Stop it. You are going to have this party.” Looking over at Kayla and Steve to make sure they weren’t paying attention, Marlena moved closer to John. “I wanted to talk about it later b/c I would like to dress you for the event. Not that there is anything wrong with the way you dress, I would just like to pick out your outfit. Maybe we could semi coordinate and that way the ladies will know you are taken” she said grabbing his ass. John put his hand on Marlena’s jaw and pulled her close “they will know I am taken b/c I will be doing this all night” and he kissed her lips. Smiling ear to ear “I just didn’t want to say that in front of Kayla and Steve and have them make fun.” John started flipping the food on the grill “I really don’t give a rat’s ass if they did. I would love for you to dress me.”
After dinner the couples sat outside and finished their drinks. “I really need to get going” Marlena said standing up. “I will drive you” John said standing up. “You know what, I would like to talk to you privately before I go but Steve, would you take me home?” Steve and John looked confused. “Yes of course” Steve said looking at Marlena, John and Kayla. “Can I speak with you in the house for a moment please?” Marlena asked John. John nodded his head ‘yes’ and took her hand and followed her into the house. “What was that about?” Steve asked Kayla. “Who knows” Kayla said.
Standing against the wall where they first made eye contact a couple nights ago “do you know what this spot is?” Marlena asked John. John put his arms around Marlena’s waist “it’s the spot I got enough courage to speak to you if you call it that.” Marlena put her arms around John’s neck “I have had the most amazing weekend with you starting right here. I thought you were just the man of my dreams and then you turned out to be reality. You make me laugh, have fun, enjoy life.” “Marlena, are you ending this?” John said with tears starting to form in his eyes. “No, I’m trying to get the courage to tell you something. Remember before you went surfing I told you I wanted to tell you something. Well…” looking into his eyes “I am falling in love with you.” John smiled ear to ear “I feel like my heart is going to explode hearing you say those words. I am in love with you. I want to spend every moment with you.” “That is why I think I want Steve to take me home tonight b/c I want to spend every moment with you also and with the lack of sleep I have gotten this weekend, I know if you take me home, I won’t want to get any sleep.” John kissed Marlena. “You are such an amazing person. You are probably right on lack of sleep but I would like to see you tomorrow. Can you do lunch?” “I know I have a busy schedule tomorrow so I’ll have to text you if that’s okay. I would love to see you also. In the meantime, I am going to remember this moment” Marlena said and then kissed John. “I love you my lady” John said running his fingers through Marlena’s hair. “I love you too my surfer boy” she said with a smile.
Marlena felt rested sitting in her office. She had already seen two patients and she had an afternoon full. Texting John in between patients, she was really missing him. Reaching for her phone to check it before her next patient ‘I miss you’ he had texted her. It was as if he read her mind. ‘I miss you too’ ‘Can I visit you at work?’ ‘It would only be for a moment. Busy today.’ ‘Okay’ “Marlena, your next patient is here” her secretary said. “Please send them in” she said looking at her phone wondering if that means he was coming or not. “Dr. Evans?” Marlena looked up from her phone and saw a young John. ‘I am really missing him’ she thought to herself. “I’m Brady Black” he said offering his hand for a shake. “Hi Brady, I’m Dr. Evans. It’s nice to meet you. Please sit down” Marlena motioned to her couch. Walking around her desk to the chair by the couch “How are you?” Marlena asked sitting down with his file. “Well to be honest with you, I’m scared.” Marlena looked at Brady’s file “hopefully I can help you with that. It looks like you are new to the area. What brings you here?” “Well, this might sound crazy but I am looking for my Dad and I am not sure he would want to see me.” “Why would he not want to see you?” “Well, I haven’t seen him since I was an infant I am told. I have been living with my grandfather. I don’t know if he has tried to look for me and if he hasn’t, I don’t think I would want to know that.” “Have you contacted someone for help or have you been doing this on your own?” “I have been doing it on my own.” “So the authorities who could help you with this would be able to tell you if your Dad was trying to get ahold of you.” “Probably but what if they tell me he hasn’t?” “And that is what you are afraid of?” “Yes.” “Okay, well… what made you want to find your Dad?” “Well, I hear such amazing stories about my mother who passed away when I was a baby. I just thought if she was so amazing, I wonder how my Dad would be.” “Why do you live with your Grandfather? Did something happen to your Dad?” “Not that I am aware of.” “So your Mom passed away and you lived with your Grandfather but you don’t know why your Dad left?” “Yes” “Okay, well Brady, being scared is completely understandable. It sounds like you are scared of not knowing what will happen. The only way to stop being scared is to find your Dad. Believe it or not but he will release your scare. You will either find out he has been looking for you or not but at least you will know.” “You’re right.” “You think your Dad lives in the area?” “I know he does.” Marlena heard her phone go off and started to get side tracked thinking it was John. “Are you going to keep trying to find him on your own?” “I am going to try one more time on my own and if that doesn’t work, I will get help.” Marlena paused for a moment thinking those words sounded familiar. Standing up “I wish you luck Brady. I would like to have a follow up session if that is okay with you?” Brady stood up “yes of course. Thank you Dr. Evans” Brady said shaking her hand. As Brady walked out of her office, Marlena checked her phone ‘dinner reservations tonight’ Marlena smiled ear to ear and heard a knock at her door. “Come in” she said holding her phone. “Hey my lady” John said entering her office. Putting her phone down walking towards him with her arms in the air “Hi honey, I wasn’t sure if you were going to make it” she said. “Your secretary said you just finished with a patient” John said kissing Marlena. “Yes I did” she said hugging his neck. “I have another one shortly but I have time for a kiss from you. So dinner tonight?” “If that is okay with you.” “Yes of course it is. Where is it so I know how to dress?” John rubbed his hands up and down Marlena’s side “on the boardwalk. I know how much you like the ocean side so I thought I would get us a roof top table so you could see the breathtaking view.” “My surfer boy, haven’t you figured out that you are my breathtaking view?” Kissing Marlena’s lips softly “plus I get to show you off.” Marlena’s office phone rang “Dr. Evans” she said picking it up. “Okay thanks, I will be right out” she said then hung up the phone. Wrapping her arms back around John “I have to get back to work honey.” “I had no idea I was seeing a shrink.” John said looking around Marlena’s office. “You knew I worked here at the hospital.” “Yes I did but I didn’t know you were a shrink. Come to think of it, I didn’t even know your last name.” Marlena moved back from John a little “Isn’t that funny. I don’t know your last name.” “Black.” “Well, Mr. Black, I have to get back to work but I will see you tonight for our first official date.” “The waiting will be torture Dr. Evans.” Marlena and John kissed and John turned around to walk out of the office. Marlena smacked his butt “I really love your ass” she said giggling. John turned around and smiled, opened the door, looked at Marlena “have a great rest of your day” he said and winked at her causing her heart to explode.
John and Marlena were sitting on a rooftop restaurant with candle light and soft music. They could see the reflection over the water from the moon. There was a slight breeze but the temp was perfect. “I can’t get over how beautiful you look tonight Marlena” John said holding her hand across the table. Marlena sat across from John at the table with her hair down in curls a pink and black halter top dress and black high heels. “You look amazing to” Marlena said looking at John wearing a black polo shirt with tan khaki shorts and flip flops. His hair was slightly messy as it looked windblown. Across the table, John said in a low tone voice “I love showing you off in public but when you look like that, all I want to do is make love to you.” Marlena felt her body getting hot and wetness between her legs. “Well, it might make this evening better if I told you that I only have afternoon appointments tomorrow so I can stay out late tonight.” “You just made my night.” Raising his wine glass “I would like to make a toast.” Marlena raised her wine glass “the weekend was our past, tonight is our present, but our future will be our gift. May we share our future gifts together.” Marlena and John smiled and toasted their glasses.
It was the perfect evening. John and Marlena talked about their day, danced, laughed, ate and had a few drinks. “Would you like to walk the boardwalk with me?” John asked Marlena. “To be next to you, I would love to.” Marlena put her napkin on the table, stood up and held onto John’s arm. “Before we go” John said holding Marlena’s head “I need to kiss your mouth.” Marlena looked at John’s eyes and became weak. “Please do” she said. John kissed her softly.
Walking along the boardwalk arm in arm, “it’s a perfect evening” Marlena said. “Yes it is. I have always enjoyed walking the boardwalk.” Marlena looked up at John and smiled. “Hey you two!” Kayla said holding Steve’s hand walking towards John and Marlena. “Hi” Marlena said hugging Kayla. “Strolling the boardwalk tonight?” John said shaking Steve’s hand. “Yes we are. Good night for it” Steve said. “I couldn’t agree more” Marlena said hugging John’s arm. “Well, we have plans so we will catch up later” Kayla said pulling on Steve’s arm. “Have a great night” Marlena said as they walked around them. John and Marlena continued to walk enjoying the evening. “Dr. Evans, how are you?” A voice was heard coming out of a bar. Marlena turned around and saw Brady. “Brady wait” Sami said running behind him. “Oh sorry” he turned around and said. “Sami this is” “Mom, what are you doing here?” “Hi Sami, John and I are going for a walk. What are you…” “Wait you know each other?” Brady asked. “She is my Mom and this is her friend John.” Brady and John made eye contact. Marlena felt John’s grip tighten on her hand. “John honey, are you okay?” Marlena asked. She looked back at Brady and remembered their session from earlier. ‘That is why he looked so familiar’ she thought. Marlena’s mouth dropped open and she looked back at John. She could see water building up in his eyes. “Brady” John said in a whisper voice. His mouth was getting dry. The moment didn’t seem real. There he was face to face with his son. “How are you John? It’s nice to meet you” Brady said offering his hand. John looked at Brady’s hand. Marlena squeezed John’s hand while looking at him. John shook Brady’s hand “Brady, it is very nice to see you. I’m John Black.” John’s tears fell from his eyes. “John, are you okay?” Sami asked. John couldn’t let go of Brady’s hand. “John… Black…” Brady said looking at John. Sami looked at Brady and then back at John. “What’s going on?” Sami looked at her mother and asked. “I can’t believe this is happening” Marlena said hugging John’s arm. “Brady Black” John said keeping his eyes on Brady. “Oh wow, are you two related or something?” Sami said. “John?” Marlena said to him in a low voice. John looked over at Marlena with more tears flowing. He lowered his head to her. Marlena smiled and looked at Brady. She put her hands over John’s and Brady’s “Brady, this is John, your father.” “What!” Sami shouted. “I can’t believe this is happening” John said. In a crackling voice with tears forming “I have been looking for you for so long” Brady said. John smiled and pulled Brady in for a hug. Marlena walked around to give Sami a hug. “What’s going on Mom?” Sami and Marlena looked at John and Brady. “John and Brady have been looking for each other for years and just now found each other. How about you and I give them a minute.” “No” John said looking at Marlena. “Stay please.” Looking at Brady “I have been looking for you too. I can’t believe you have been here. I have missed you so much son and think about you every moment.” Brady smiled “Actually I just got in the area a couple weeks ago.” Looking at Marlena, Sami and Brady “if it is okay with everyone, how about we head back to my place and catch up?” Marlena was really looking forward to an evening with just her and John but was so glad the moment was happening for John. “Sounds wonderful” Marlena said walking over to John hugging his arm. “Brady, you okay with that?” Sami asked. “Well” looking at John and Marlena and then back at Sami “can we take a rain check on our evening?” he asked Sami. “Yes of course. Depending what John has to drink at his house, maybe it can continue” Sami said with a giggle. “Great, this has turned out to be the best evening” John said kissing Marlena’s forehead.
John and Marlena were sitting next to each other and Sami and Brady on the other side of the table on John’s deck. “I’m glad to hear your Grandpa Vic has been taking care of you.” John said then took a drink. His lower arm was resting on Marlena’s leg and her arm was wrapped around his neck. “I had no idea he didn’t let me stay with you. I’m sorry” Brady said. “No, don’t you be sorry. You are the victim. You have nothing to be sorry for and I don’t want you to be mad at your grandfather either. We are together now and that is all that matters.” Marlena kissed John’s cheek. John looked over at Marlena “what was that for?” Marlena squeezed John’s hand on her leg “I’m proud of you.” John smiled and winked at Marlena. “So how did you two meet?” Marlena asked Sami and Brady. “Well” Sami said looking at Brady “I had a bad day at work and went to the bar and Brady was there playing pool. I put my quarters up, beat him and we have just been hanging out tonight playing pool, darts, having some drinks.” “I thought you said raincheck earlier” Marlena said looking at Brady. “I was having fun and I didn’t want it to stop but I wanted to hang out with my Dad so” looking at Sami “that’s why I said raincheck.” “Dad” John mumbled under his breathe. Marlena heard him and hugged his neck smiling. “Well Brady, your Dad is throwing a beach party here soon. You should come. You too Sami” Marlena said. “If that’s okay with you” she said looking at John. “I would be honored if you two would come.” Sami and Brady looked at each other “yeah of course. I could kick your ass in beach games too” Sami said hitting Brady’s arm. “Whatever” Brady said laughing. John and Marlena looked at each other smiling.
Marlena was carrying drinks to the table. “Mom, I don’t need any more to drink. It is really late. I should be going.” “I should too” Brady said standing up from the table. “No” John said grabbing Marlena’s waist and having her sit on his’s lap. “You two stay here. We have been drinking and I don’t want to be worried about you. I have the room. Please stay here.” Sami and Brady looked at each other. “Mom are you staying here?” Sami asked looking at Marlena. Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s neck, “yes. I don’t have to be at work until late afternoon.” “Okay thanks for the offer. I’ll stay but I should back off on drinks.” Brady said. “Okay, I’ll stay too then.” Sami said sitting down. “I can’t believe my shrink is seeing my Dad” Brady said getting comfortable on his chair. Marlena laughed. “You think I am not good enough for a classy hot blonde like her?” John said bouncing Marlena on his lap. “I didn’t say that” Brady said. “Small world” Sami said. “How long have you two been together?” Brady asked. “It seems like you two are in the honeymoon stage.” “Wow no not yet” John said. “I have actually only known your father for a couple days but it seems like months” Marlena said. “Yeah, she only dreamt about a guy like me” John said looking at Marlena smiling. Marlena put her hand over John’s mouth “okay that’s enough” she said looking at John. “I had no idea. It’s good to see people happy.” Brady said. “Yeah it’s nice to see my Mom happy. At least this time she is wearing more clothes” Sami said laughing. Marlena turned and looked at Sami “Samantha Jean.” “Maybe I will have this drink” Sami said reaching across the table for a glass. John started to laugh “who’s side are you on?” Marlena asked John. “No sides but she does have a point.” Marlena shook her head and took a drink. “I think I will go lay down. I’m getting pretty tired” Brady said. John patted Marlena “let me show you your room” John said. “I’ll be right back” John said to Marlena kissing her. Marlena watched John walk away. “Mom did you know about John and Brady?” “I knew John had a son taken from him and he was looking for him yes.” Taking a drink of her drink “that is just so messed up.” “They are together now and that is all that matters.” “That’s true. You know what, I think I will head to bed too. John is making breakfast right? Not you?” Sami said getting up and giggling. “I’ll request that he does. Do you want woken up at a certain time?” “Nah, well when breakfast is done” Sami said giving her Mom a hug. “I’ll ask John where my room is.” “Okay, I’ll clean up here. Good night baby girl. I love you.” “I love you too Mom” Sami said walking in the house.
Marlena was standing at the end of the deck watching the waves crash and feeling the salty air on her skin and in her hair. “Now that is a sight I can get used to” John said walking towards Marlena. Marlena turned around “hello my surfer boy” she said with her arms open out for a hug. “Are the children in their rooms?” she asked with a smile. Laughing “yes they are in their rooms. That sounds nice” he said kissing her nose. “What’s that” Marlena said wrapping her arms around John’s waist. “That our children are in the same house as us. Kinda makes me feel like we are a family.” Marlena looked into John’s eyes “that does sound nice. I would love to have a family with you.” Marlena said feeling like her heart was going to pop out of her chest. “My lady, today meant everything to me and I can’t tell you how happy I am that I was able to share that moment with you. I love you Marlena.” Marlena felt so in love with John at that moment. “I was honored to share that moment with you. I believe I fell more in love with you at that moment. You have your boy back.” “I have missed a lot of time with him and I am not letting him go again. I am going to make up for all that lost time.” “Honey, you being there for him in his time of need is everything. Tonight for example, you offered your house b/c it is late and he had been drinking. You were a father, to him and Sami. Thank you.” “I would’ve done that for anyone.” “I know but that is your boy and my daughter. That meant a lot.” “Marlena, anyone who is important to you, is important to me.” “I love you John.” “I love you too Marlena” John said kissing Marlena. “So I guess the question now is can you be quite tonight?” John asked holding onto Marlena’s ass. With a confused look “what do you mean?” Marlena asked. “I want to celebrate in our own little special way with you on this amazing day we had. Plus, I would like to see what color your panties are.” Marlena smiled “oh my lover, in this dress, I can’t wear panties.” John felt like he had lost his breathe. “You have been commando all evening?” Nose to nose “let me show you” and Marlena kissed John. John picked Marlena up and carried her into the house. “Do you think the kids are asleep?” Marlena asked opening the door. Hearing giggling “damn it” John said looking upstairs. “I’m holding you while you aren’t wearing panties. I must have you” John said putting Marlena down and grabbing her face. “I have an idea. Stay right here.” Marlena ran up the stairs “Brady, Sami?” “Yeah?” “John and I will be right back okay. Sami, I’ll have my phone if you need anything.” John couldn’t keep his eyes off Marlena. “Okay” both Brady and Sami said. Marlena ran back down the stairs, “okay surfer boy, I’m all your’s so please, take me somewhere” she said grabbing his hand running outside.
John and Marlena were at his office. “I have had fantasies of making love on my desk” he said. Marlena walked over to his desk and with one swipe, everything was on the floor. She turned around and looked at John while removing her dress, standing only wearing a black bra and high heels. “You take my breathe away” John said walking towards her removing his shirt. He picked her up so she was sitting on his desk “I hope don’t disappoint your fantasy” she said as she started to undo his shorts. “You have already fulfilled it” he said capturing her mouth. Removing the rest of his clothes, John slowly entered Marlena. “I have waited all day to do this” he said removing her bra. “I have missed you” she said pulling him towards her for another kiss. Moving in and out of her “I love you” he said looking into her hazel eyes while moving in and out. Marlena was so turned on. “I love you” she said holding onto him. Their bodies were hot and they could feel their blood flowing and the ecstasy between them. John grabbed onto Marlena’s chest and licked. Marlena watched him and couldn’t help but smile. He made her feel so loved and needed. “You feel so good” she said forcing out of her mouth. Marlena threw her head back and John kissed her neck. Moaning with pleasure, Marlena wrapped her legs around John. “Oh my gosh” John yelled. “Yes” looking at Marlena. She lowered herself so she was laying on her back. Holding onto Marlena, he put a knee on his desk and crawled on top of her. Looking down on her, “you are amazing” he said. Resting on his knees while moving harder and harder in her, he could feel she was close. “Don’t stop” she said as she grabbed onto John’s arms. John put his hands above her head. “I don’t want to stop but you feel so good.” Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s back scratching him with pain and pleasure. “I’m… almost… there” she said with her mouth dry. “Let’s go together” John said kissing Marlena’s forehead. “Yes… yes… yes John” Marlena shouted and her and John came together. Looking at her chest move in and out, John kissed her nipples softly. Running her fingers through his hair “I have a desk too ya know” she said smiling with a wink. “Yes you do” he said kissing her mouth. “Maybe we should have the kids stay at my place tomorrow night too and we can visit your office” John said smiling. “Oh, I love you John” Marlena said hugging his neck. “I love you too” John said sitting up and getting off his desk. “It is going to be really hard for me to concentrate tomorrow at this desk” John said helping Marlena off the desk. “Guess you will just have to think of me all day” she said walking up to him. “I already do” he said patting her ass.
Marlena walked down the stairs wearing John’s shirt. “Good morning kids” she said as she walked past Brady and Sami sitting in the living room. “Good morning.” “Did you two sleep well?” she asked pouring some coffee. “I did” Brady said. “I did too” Sami said walking towards the kitchen. “Were did you and John go last night? I didn’t even hear you get home” Sami said pouring some coffee. “Oh, he had something he had to do at the office” Marlena said trying not to blush. “Good morning everyone” John said walking into the kitchen with pants on. “Good morning” everyone said. John kissed Marlena on the check and went to open the fridge. “So what would everyone like for breakfast?” John asked. Brady walked into the kitchen “I’m okay with more coffee” he said. “Eggs benedict” Marlena and Sami said together. John turned around and looked at them “well, that was easy.” Marlena poured John some coffee and handed it to him. “What time do you have to be at work?” she asked with a smile on her face. John looked at Brady and Sami and back at Marlena “well I have some cleaning up to do but that shouldn’t take too long so I guess whenever I get around to it.” Marlena grabbed John’s jaw and kissed his lips. Turning around and looking back at Sami and Brady “what are your plans for today you two?” “I don’t have anything planned. Dad I was actually wondering if you needed help with the beach party. I would love to help you plan that” Brady said looking at John. John walked over to Brady and put his arm around his neck “I would love your help son. We can start working on it today if you would like.” “Perfect” Brady said. “I have some errands I have to do but I can help too if that’s okay. Maybe Eric can stop by later and meet you two and he could help too.” Sami said looking at her Mom. “I was hoping to have a family dinner sometime so everyone could meet everyone so this would be a good opportunity. Are you okay with that honey?” Marlena asked John. “Of course, Brady and I could pick up dinner today while you ladies do your thing” John said looking at Brady. Brady nodded in agreement. “Great!” Marlena said walking towards John. Looking up at the clock “oh honey I didn’t realize how late it was. I need to get heading home to get ready for work” she said kissing John on the cheek. Marlena headed towards the stairs. “Wait Mom” Sami said walking towards her Mom. “I need to head out too” she said giving her Mom a hung. “Rain check on breakfast John?” she asked giving John a hug. John looked at Marlena with a smile. “You bet. Have a great day honey and I’ll see ya later” he said with a hand on her cheek. Marlena stood on the stairs smiling with joy watching the interaction between Sami and John. “See you all later” Sami said walking out of the house. Marlena had her hands intertwined at the mouth taking in the moment she just witnessed. “Well, I should get ready. I will be right back down” Marlena said and then turned around and headed up the stairs. “Dad, the way you and Marlena look at each other, I would’ve thought you two were married or something” Brady said and then finished his coffee. Looking up the stairs “I would love to marry her but I don’t want to rush anything. I don’t know if she wants to get married again.” “Maybe we should bring up the subject sometime and see how she reacts” Brady said looking at his Dad. “I think that sounds like a good idea son” John said smiling. Marlena walked down the stairs with her hair in a ponytail, V-neck shirt, blue jeans and flip flops. “I hope it’s okay I leave my clothes from last night here” she said walking up to John. “Of course, you can leave anything of your’s here” he said kissing her forehead. “Thank you. I have to get going surfer boy” she said looking at his eyes. “Brady, would you want to ride with me to take Marlena home and we can hit up the stores while we are out?” John asked with his arm around Marlena’s waist looking at Brady. “Yeah sure, let’s do it.”
It had been a long day for Marlena. Having issues with a patient and medical records, she couldn’t wait to rest her feet and relax. Walking into John’s house, she saw Brady and John standing out on the deck by the grill. She set her bags down on the stairs and walked outside. “Hi my boys” she said. “Hi Marlena, how was your day?” Brady asked. “Hi honey” John said kissing her forehead. “It was long. I feel like it has been days since I have seen you two.” “How about I get you a drink then” John said. “That would be lovely. I am going to go upstairs and change into something more comfortable.” Marlena and John walked into the house. Standing in the kitchen “do you know when Sami will be here?” John asked. Marlena looked at the clock “should be shortly. She was going to pick Eric up and they were coming together.” “Great, I’m excited to meet him.” Marlena walked closer to John, wrapped her arms around his waist and squeezed his ass “I must admit it is a turn on for me to see you with our children. You are such a carrying, loving man.” John reached down and held onto Marlena’s ass “they are a part of us. How could I not love them?” John and Marlena kissed and heard a knock at the door. “That must be them” Marlena said smiling. “I will get it” John said. “I will go change” Marlena said and then headed up the stairs.
When Marlena walked down the stairs, she saw Eric, Sami, Brady and John out on the deck. It was a moment she would never forget. She was getting a complete family again. She walked over to the counter and grabbed her drink then headed outside. “Hi Sami and Eric, how are you?” Marlena asked walking up to them giving them a hug. “Hi Mom, it’s good to see you” Eric said. “Thanks for inviting me over.” “You are welcome anytime Eric” John said patting him on the back. “This has been the best days of my life” Brady said sitting at the table. “I find my Dad and I learn I have a step-mother, brother and sister.” “Wow, wait a minute. Mom, you and John got married?” Sami asked. Marlena and John looked at each other smiling. “No honey, we did not get married but I am honored that you think of me like that Brady.” Marlena said walking towards John. “Well, I could get used to the thought. It would be nice to have a brother” Eric said sitting at the table with Brady. “I could get used to the thought too” Marlena said under her breathe to John. John kissed her softly on the lips.
After dinner, Brady and Marlena were sitting across from Sami and Eric with John being at the head of the table next to Marlena. “Wait, didn’t Kayla want to help with this party?” Marlena said to John. I can give her a text. “Wait honey before you do, how about we just enjoy all of us being together. I am really enjoying this. We can invite everyone else some other night” John said holding onto Marlena’s hand. “Okay that’s fine with me” Marlena said putting her other hand on John’s arm. “So how many years have you been doing this beach party?” Eric asked. “A few but I have a feeling this one will be the best yet. I hope everyone here can make it.” “I wouldn’t miss it. It sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun. I remember my Uncle Bo mentioning a beach party a couple years back and they were playing tug of war and it was couples vs couples I think. Anyway, he said Aunt Hope was in the front and fell right onto her face and had a mouth full of sand” Eric said starting to laugh. John laughed also “yeah I remember that year. She wasn’t too happy with him.” Eric looked over at John “you know my Uncle Bo?” he asked. “Yes I do” “Yeah he actually scared that crap out of us the other morning” Marlena said looking at John. “What a small world” Sami said. “I can’t wait to meet everyone and hear all the stories about you Dad” Brady said taking a drink. “Is there anything we need to practice for?” Sami asked. “Well, not really and Brady, you can’t believe everything you hear son.” John said smiling. “Oh I would like to tell all of you that you get first dibs on staying here that night. I wouldn’t want to have to worry about if you got home or not.” Marlena squeezed John’s hand and smiled at him. “That’s very thoughtful of you. Thank you” she said. John smiled back at Marlena and winked at her. “I’ll probably want to stay” Eric said. “Same here” Brady mentioned. “Okay fine, I’ll stay too. I don’t want to miss out on a family sleepover” Sami said. “I think I might go home. I wouldn’t want to be here for clean up the next day” Marlena said looking at John. “Oh my lady, you don’t have to clean up but I do want you to stay.” “I’m just teasing, I would love to stay” she said smiling. “Don’t tease” John said smiling back at her. “Well, this has been a great evening but I think I should probably get going” Eric said standing up. Marlena and John stood up also. “It has been and you are always welcome here. Hopefully we can do this more often” John said shaking Eric’s hand. Marlena stood behind John and rested her chin on his shoulder. “Thanks for coming honey” Marlena said. “Eric, I’ll get going too and drive you. No need for you to call a cab or anything” Sami said standing up. Marlena walked around John and gave Sami and Eric a hug. “Be safe and please text me when you get home” Marlena said. “Brady, would you like a ride?” Eric asked. “Nah, I’ll probably just stay here if that’s cool” he asked looking at John. “Of course, all of you are more than welcome to stay here anytime” John said looking at all the kids. John gave Sami a hug “be safe you two.” “Dad, I was thinking, would it be okay if I moved in with you? I mean, it would be temporary of course till I find my own place” Brady asked. John looked at Marlena and then sat next to Brady. Trying to hold back his tears “Son, I wouldn’t want it any other way and please don’t rush to move out of here. This is your home and nothing would make me happier than living with my boy.” “Thanks Dad” Brady said giving John a hug. Marlena’s heart was so filled with joy and overwhelmed with emotions; tears started falling down her cheeks. Brady looked over at Marlena “are you okay Marlena?” Brady stood up and walked over to her. “Of course I am Brady. I just know how much you just made your Dad’s night and it just fills my heart with love, for both of you” she said putting her hands on his face. Marlena and Brady hugged. “Well, with that settled, I’m going to go to the hotel and gather my things then. I will take a cab so you two can have some alone time now that you are going to have a kid living in the house.” Brady smiled and walked away. John grabbed Marlena into a hug and spun her around. “This has been the best day ever my lady. I can’t wait to have so many more days with you like this” John said taking Marlena’s face and kissing her lips.
John had made a small fire for him and Marlena to sit around right off the deck on the beach. Sitting on a blanket, “I didn’t tell you how hot you looked tonight did I?” John asked with his arms around Marlena’s neck and she rested against his chest. “You are so sweet but I am just in shorts and a tee shirt” Marlena said watching the fire. “Haven’t you learned by now I think you look hot in everything and nothing?” he said kissing the top of her head. “This has been the perfect evening. Waking up with you and our children in the same house, coming home to a home cooked meal made by my hot ass boyfriend and eating with him and our children and now I get to relax while lying in his arms.” “It has been perfect but there were those hours I wasn’t close to you when you were at work.” Marlena turned around to face John. Putting her legs over his legs “oh my love, I had such a shitty day at work but being with you made it okay. You make me feel so loved and happy. How blessed am I to have you in my life?” She said running her fingers through John’s hair. “I am the lucky one Marlena” John said capturing her mouth. Slowly laying her down on the blanket while still kissing, he moved his hand under Marlena’s shirt. “It is so hard to be so close to you and not touch you” John said looking into her eyes. “John honey, Brady could be home soon” Marlena said placing her hands under John’s shirt. “We can just mess around. I don’t want the neighbors to see how sexy you are b/c you are mine and I don’t want to share you” John said as he kissed Marlena chest through her shirt and bra. “Oh my gosh John, if you continue, I don’t know if I will be able to control myself.” John stood up and offered his hand for Marlena to stand up too. “What are we doing?” she asked. John helped Marlena up onto the deck “stay right there” and John put out the fire. Walking back to Marlena, he held onto her waist and picked her up so his face was at her stomach. “John honey put me down” she said laughing. John walked onto the deck towards the house. “I love you Marlena” he said just before he walked in the house looking up at her. “I love you too John now please put me down.” “I’m sorry ma’am but I don’t want to. Watch your head” he said carrying her into the house. “I guess you two should get used to not being the only ones in the house” Brady said sitting on the couch watching tv. “Oh my gosh Brady you scared me” John said putting Marlena down. “That is something I would love getting used to Brady” Marlena said sitting next to him on the couch. “Hey I have an idea. How about I make us some ice cream and we sit around and watch tv together” John said walking towards the kitchen. “Sounds good to me Dad. I’ll help you” Brady said getting up.
When Brady and John walked back to the living room they found Marlena curled up asleep on the couch. “Looks like someone had a long day” Brady said as he set their ice cream down. “She is even cute when she sleeps” John said. “By the way, well played on the marriage info son” John said patting Brady on the back. “Hey any time Dad. How about we do ice cream some other night. Looks like you have to put her to bed” Brady said. “Are you sure? You and I can have some and she can have her’s some other night.” “Dad, we all know sleeping on the couch isn’t the most comfortable thing. It’s fine really.” John gave Brady a hug “I love you son.” “I love you too Dad. Will you need help with anything?” Brady asked. John bent down at Marlena’s side “I’m good, thanks tho” John said as he watched his lady sleep. Brady walked into the kitchen and John picked up Marlena and carried her upstairs. Laying her on his bed, he covered her up. “Marlena honey, what time do you have to be at work tomorrow?” John asked in a whisper. “I called off” Marlena said half asleep. John smiled ear to ear, kissed her forehead “good night my lady. I love you.” “I love you” Marlena said rolling over and falling back asleep.
The next few weeks were busy. Marlena had practically moved into John’s house. Sami’s children had stayed a couple nights and even Sami and Eric would stay some nights. Planning the beach party was making everyone bond as a family. It was the night before the party and John’s house was full of people finishing up last minutes items. “Kayla, we have way to much going on right now. I just can’t go down stairs and tell John this. It would be too much” Marlena said to Kayla while sitting on John’s bed. “Marlena, you have been in love with this man since before you knew him. I have never seen you so happy as when you are with him. You have to tell him” Kayla said sitting next to Marlena. “I’ll tell him but I just don’t know when. Maybe tomorrow” she said standing up. “Yeah I will tell him tomorrow. Until then, don’t say a word to anyone. I don’t want anyone else to know I am pregnant.”
“Brady, I can’t tell you how honored I am that you are going to help with this. I just hope everything works out” John said looking out onto the beach from his deck. “Dad” Brady said putting his hand on John’s shoulder “everything will work out and it will be perfect and memorable. I am the one who is honored. Working on something like this with my father, there are no words. I love you Dad and this is going to be awesome.” John turned and looked at Brady “I couldn’t have done this without you, you know that right. There is no way I could ask Marlena to marry me if you didn’t find out if she wanted to be married.” “Dad, she is going to shit. Keeping it a secret until then is going to be hard. I am so stocked.” John cheers Brady’s glass “you and me both son. This is going to be a beach party no one will forget.”
Everyone was gone and the house was quite. Brady and Eric went to a party which left the house to John and Marlena for the night. Marlena sat on the couch looking up at the fireplace mantel in a daze thinking there will be baby pictures to look at someday. “John, honey?” Marlena said. No answer. Marlena turned around and couldn’t find John. “John?” she said a little louder. John walked into the house from the front door pulling a cooler. “Sorry honey, I was getting a cooler packed for tomorrow. One less thing to worry about in the morning. Did you need something?” “I just didn’t know where you were. Can I help with anything?” Marlena said walking towards John. “Yes actually you can” John said walking towards Marlena. “I need a hug from this sexy hot blonde, do you think you can help me with that?” Marlena smiled. ‘I hope he feels that way when my belly is huge’ she thought to herself. “I would love to help you with that” she said opening her arms. Holding each other at the base of the stairs “I can’t tell you enough how grateful I am to have you Marlena. I love you so much.” Marlena held back her tears “I love you too John.” Marlena held onto John’s hand “are there any more last minute things I can help you with?” “I don’t want to do anything else but be with you. I have missed being with just you. What would you like to do honey?” “Well” Marlena said wrapping her arms around John’s neck “it’s too late to go anywhere” “Are you kidding me? The boardwalk is probably crawling with people if you would like to go out” Marlena put her hand over John’s mouth “and I don’t want to get dressed to go out anywhere so let’s stay here and look at photo albums.” John looked at Marlena confused. “You want to look at photo albums?” “Like you said we haven’t had much alone time so let’s just sit down and enjoy us and tell stories about ourselves” Marlena said holding onto John’s hand walking him to the couch. “Honey we don’t have to look at photo albums to tell stories. What would you like to hear?” “I don’t know what your father or mother look like. I would like to keep you if you would have me and I would like to know what kinda person you would look like when we are older.” Marlena sat down and John sat beside her “honestly honey, I don’t think I have many pictures of my parents. I didn’t know them well. I don’t know much about when I was a kid at all to tell ya the truth and I would love it if you kept me. I love you” John said kissing Marlena’s nose. “I love you” Marlena said looking into John’s eyes. “How about you, do you have any pictures of your parents?” John asked getting comfortable on the couch. “Yes I do but they are at my place.” “Okay well that idea is shot. Anything else you would like to do?” Marlena crawled on top of John “I am thinking of something we can do yes.” John started to lay down on his back with Marlena on top of him. “I would” she said whispering in his ear “love” she licked his ear “to get” kissed his cheek “fruit from the fridge” she laughed and hoped off the couch and ran to the kitchen. “Oh lady you drive me crazy. You are such a tease. You wanna play a game do ya?” John said looking up at the ceiling. “I just want some fruit, do you?” Marlena said walking back into the living room carrying some fruit and whipped cream. “I can put this back if it is for tomorrow” Marlena said standing up. John grabbed Marlena’s arm “oh no you don’t, let’s eat” John said pulling Marlena to the couch. Marlena took the lid off the whipped cream and dipped a blue berry into it “let’s see how you like this” she said feeding him. Smiling ear to ear, John didn’t think he could love Marlena any more than he had at that moment. She had a glow and beauty to her. “That is pretty good. My turn” John said dipping a strawberry. Before John put the strawberry in Marlena’s mouth, he spread the cream on her chin. “Whoops, let me clean that up” he said licking her chin. “You taste good. Let’s try that again.” Again, just before her mouth, he spread the whipped cream along the upper part of her chest. “This isn’t as easy as I thought feeding you” he said with a smile. Licking her chest, Marlena could feel her body getting warm. His lips, tongue, and breathe were making her feel tingling between her legs. Moaning “you are distracted honey, let me help you” Marlena said grabbing a strawberry, letting it rest between her teeth while pulling John’s mouth towards her’s with her hand on the back of his neck and they shared the strawberry and a kiss. “I don’t think you have ever tasted so good lady” John said setting the strawberry he was holding on the table. “I seem to of gotten some whipped cream on your shirt. Let me help you take that off” John said softly lowering his hands to the base of her shirt. Looking at each other, they were so in love. John slowly removed Marlena’s shirt. Feeling a chill throughout her body, Marlena had a slight shiver. “Are you cold now honey?” John asked. “A little, do you have a way to warm me up?” Marlena said putting her hands under John’s shirt. “I do in my own little special way. Would you like me to show you?” Marlena couldn’t take the teasing anymore. “Please my surfer boy.” John reached around Marlena and undid her bra “I just can’t get over how sexy you are” John said. Kissing her mouth until they needed air, John slowly laid Marlena on her back. “Are you ready for this?” John said looking into Marlena’s eyes. She felt her nipples get hard and her body get warm. John reached for a strawberry, dipped it in the whip cream and spread it on Marlena’s nipple. Marlena thought she was going to have an orgasm at that moment. John put the strawberry between his teeth and leaned down and kissed Marlena sharing the berry. Marlena had her fingers through John’s hair. “I like this already” Marlena said. “Buckle up lady” John said lowering himself to her chest. Licking and kissing the cream off her, Marlena’s moans filled the room. Making his way down her stomach with kisses, he sat up and lowered her shorts. “You know what these pink panties do to me?” “Yes I do. Why do you think I have had them covered all day with a house full of people” Marlena said beaming up at her lover. John grabbed another strawberry with cream and circled Marlena belly button. Marlena started to giggle. “Are you okay?” John asked. “That tickles.” “Let me remove it then” John said licking and kissing again. Before he was done he blew on her belly making a sound. Laughing “I wasn’t expecting that” Marlena said. “Surprise” John said kissing Marlena’s mouth. John slid his hand in Marlena’s panties while still kissing. Marlena moaned with anticipation and wrapped her arms around John’s head. “You’re just full of surprises tonight” Marlena said. “I’m full of them lady.” John removed Marlena’s panties, grabbed a strawberry with cream and spread it between her legs. “Oh my gosh John.” Marlena didn’t know if she was more turned on or surprised. “I hope you’re buckled up” John said sucking hard on Marlena which forced her to sit up. Screaming with pleasure, Marlena held onto John’s head. “Wow! You are amazing” Marlena yelled. John had never heard her so loud before. Smiling while licked, kissing, sucked and blowing, he was really enjoying seeing her this way. Falling back onto the couch, Marlena grabbed the arm rest behind her head. “Don’t stop, please” she said with her hips moving. John sucked and licked harder. He was seeing a whole other side of Marlena being turned on and he was enjoying it. Putting his hands under Marlena’s ass, he was able to pull her closer to him. Grabbing onto his hair “harder baby… harder” she yelled. John did and Marlena felt her release. John could feel it too and put fingers in her. She sat straight up in surprise as her orgasm continued. Feeling her body shake and her heartbeat all over, she was very satisfied. John captured her mouth and she could taste herself and the whipped cream. “I have never seen you act like that before” John said with pride in his eyes. “You do things to my body that I didn’t even know could happen” Marlena said out of breath and laying on the couch. “I will take pride in that” John said kissing her stomach. “You taste so good my lady” “Oh honey, I can’t do that again” Marlena said with a giggle. “You will have to give me a few. I have an idea” Marlena said sitting up. Ripping his shirt open and buttons flying everywhere “I will buy you a new shirt” she said before capturing his mouth. Feeling skin to skin, Marlena could also feel how ready John was for some love making. Knowing she was still wet, she was ready for round two. Standing up and offering her hand for John to stand, he stood up, she lowered his pants and fell to her knees, grabbing him with both hands. “Shit” John said feeling light headed as his blood flowed to between his legs. Marlena reached around and grabbed John’s ass and he went in and out of her mouth. John was starting to feel weak in the knees. Hearing Marlena moan and groan, he was enjoying it more seeing Marlena give as he did receiving but he wanted to be inside her. Grabbing her upper arms pulling her up “I want you now” he said demanding. Picking her up and carrying her to the French doors to open them “we are not going out there” Marlena said holding onto him tight. “I know” he said laying her down on the floor in front of the door. “This is as close to outdoors that I am going to get” he said kissing her mouth. The moment felt like déjà vu for Marlena. Remembering in one of her dreams, she had made love to John at that very location “you have made my dreams come true” she said looking into his eyes. Smiling “I love you” John said.
Slowly entering Marlena, John felt release and calm. Moving in and out of her, feeling the breeze from outside, smelling the salty air, seeing the glow on his lover’s face, it look all he had not to ask her to marry him at that moment. He was so in love with her.
She stamped that moment in her mind. She would always remember the moment her dream became reality. Her body felt like jello and heavy. Knowing her and John created a child together out of love, made her love him even more. He felt so good in her and seeing the love for her in his eyes, Marlena wanted to tell him her news.
“I love you more at this moment than I have every before” Marlena said looking at John. “I love you more and more everyday” John said and sealed his statement with a kiss. “This is perfect” Marlena said holding onto John’s back. “You are perfect” John said. John sat up, still moving in and out of Marlena, grabbed Marlena’s hands and kissed her left ring finger thinking tomorrow, hopefully it will have an engagement ring on it. Pulling Marlena up to rest on his upper legs, he was deep in her. Moaning with pleasure, Marlena kissed John’s mouth until they needed air. “You were made for me” Marlena said. “I truly believe that. Our bodies fit and you feel so good” Marlena said running her hands through John’s hair. John lowered his head to suck on Marlena’s chest. Taking a deep breathe in, Marlena leaned back to watch her lover. John lowered his hands to Marlena’s ass and helped her move her hips against him. “I want to take this slow. It’s been a long time since it has been just you and I and we haven’t had rush” John said. Marlena felt like her eyes were forced to look at John’s like a magnet. She could feel the love, heartbeat, lust, and trust just by looking in his eyes. “Yes” she whispered. John smiled and stood up, still in Marlena and still holding her ass only now her legs were wrapped around him. John could feel Marlena tighten around him. John started to dance in the dining room. “Is this what you call dirty dancing surfer boy?” Marlena asked. Kissing her neck “no, private dancing” John said smiling. “It better be” Marlena smiled back. Her skin felt like it was melting against his as they had their arms wrapped around each other. John set Marlena on the dining room table, grabbed her ankles and put them by his head, moving in and out of her. Marlena rested back on her hands “Yes!” she yelled throwing her head back. John smiled knowing Marlena was feeling as good as he was. John felt like he was close to his release so he lowered Marlena’s legs, leaned down to Marlena “I love to love you” he said. Marlena looked up at John “that’s all I need from you.” John smiled and placed a hand between Marlena’s legs and started making circles on her. She was so wet. Marlena sat up and wrapped her arms around John’s neck “if you don’t stop, I won’t last much longer” she forced out. “Then I won’t stop b/c I don’t know how much longer I can last. You feel so good” John said and then kissed Marlena. “Hold my legs up again” Marlena asked as she rested on her hands again. Doing as asked, John held onto Marlena’s legs and moved in and out of her hard. Feeling like her eyes were going to pop out of her head “John!” Marlena screamed as she felt all her juices flow out of her. John also felt his release. Collapsing onto Marlena’s body “I love you, I love you, I love you” he said breathless. Marlena held onto his head which was resting on her chest “I love you honey.”
John and Marlena were in bed nude when they were woken up by laughter. While on his stomach, John looked towards his bedroom door and then back at Marlena. “Party time” were the words they heard being yelled. “Oh shit… they are early” John said letting his head flop back onto his pillow. “Will they come up here?” Marlena asked as she looked at their bodies noticing they weren’t covered. “No but why do they have to be here so early?” Marlena sat on John’s legs and started massaging his ass “if they aren’t coming up here, we don’t have to get out of bed yet.” “I have something I have to do before the party starts” John said in a sleepy voice. Marlena laid fully on top of John “did I keep you up to late last night surfer boy?” she asked kissing his ear. Surprising to Marlena, John rolled over and sat on top of Marlena holding her hands above her head “you my lady, can keep me up late anytime you feel need.” Smiling ear to ear “what is it you have to do before the party?” Leaning down closer to her mouth “I’ll show you later” he said kissing her mouth. Moaning in enjoyment, “why can’t you tell me know and show me later?” “Lady, I have to get going or we are going to have our own little party up here” John said getting off Marlena and the bed. “Don’t tease me” Marlena said getting off the bed also. Looking at the clock “Dang it, I have to meet Kayla. Remember I get to pick out your outfit today” Marlena said walking towards John. “Oh yeah, what is it you would like for me to wear?” John asked walking towards Marlena. Wrapping her arms around John’s waist “I will buy you one. I owe you one anyway after last night” she said smacking his ass. “Okay, well I will just throw something on for now. How long will you be with Kayla?” “I’ll be back before the party is actually supposed to start” she said. “Okay, how about I meet you at this very spot in a couple hours than?” John asked picking Marlena up by her ass. “Deal surfer boy” “Deal my lady”
“I will hide the engagement ring until the time is right. I want everyone around to witness this moment” John said to Brady putting the ring in his pocket. “I’ll make sure they are Dad. You can’t leave it in your pocket though. She might find it” Brady said offering his hand for John to put the ring box in. “I’m not wearing this outfit to the party.” “Wow, little black box, is that for me?” Bo joked to John as he hit his back. “Not exactly” John said giving the box to Brady. “Hope I’m here for the moment and congrats” Bo said. “You will be and thanks but she hasn’t said yes yet and please Bo, keep this to yourself” John said. “Dad” Brady said looking over his father’s shoulder “she’s back. I’ll take this upstairs” Brady said running up the stairs. John turned around and saw Marlena walking in the house with bags and Kayla. “Not a word” John said looking at Bo. Bo held his hands up as surrender. “Hi Kayla, hi lady” John said kissing Marlena. “Hi John, is Steve here yet?” Kayla asked. “I think he is outside setting up some games.” “Great thanks” Kayla said walking past John and Marlena. “I have missed you” John said reaching around Marlena grabbing her ass. Taking the bags from her “let’s go upstairs” she whispered in his ear. “Right behind ya” John said following her.
“How do I look?” John asked walking out of the bathroom wearing almost see through white shorts and a button up blue and white shirt with his hair short and messy. Marlena had never seen her man look so sexy. She was turned on by his sight. “I am at a loss for words” Marlena said walking towards John. She could feel her nipples getting hard and wetness forming between her legs. “Is that a good thing?” he asked. Marlena was standing right in front of John. “I can’t look at you and not want to make love to you. You are porn for my eyes and your scent” Marlena inhaled “oh you smell so good.” Marlena put her hands on John’s arms “I might be by your side all evening” Marlena said looking at John up and down. He grabbed her head and pulled her in for a deep kiss. John pulled Marlena back and looked at her seeing her eyes closed and lips puckered. “Oh how I love you” she said with a smile. John hugged Marlena “now my lady, I have to go down stairs so you can get ready or neither one of us will be attending this party and you are not going to want to miss it.” “I know you’re right.” “I will see you downstairs. Would you like for me to make you a drink?” “I will start off with water honey.” Giving Marlena a confused look, “okay, I will have it ready for you” he said than kissed her nose and left the room.
John was in the dining room talking with Brady, Eric, Sami and Bo. “Hot damn you really got a winner there buddy” Bo said looking towards the stairs. John turned around and saw Marlena coming down with her hair up in a messy bun with sun glasses, blue and white silk shirt with only a few buttons fastened at her chest, jewelry and white daisy duke shorts. John met her at the bottom of the stairs “you take my breath away. You are so unbelievably sexy. You have made me the luckiest man here” he said kissing her mouth. “Dude, you match your girlfriend” someone yelled from the kitchen. John and Marlena smiled “for the second time today” John said under his breath. Marlena looked at him confused “second time?” she asked. “This morning when we woke up, we matched too” he said with a smile. “We didn’t have anything on” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “I know” he said. Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s neck and kissed his cheek. “It is going to be great day” she whispered in his ear.
It was a day filled with great food, friends and family, laughter, making memories, beautiful weather, playing games, swimming, surfing and drinks. John’s house was full of people along with the beach. Marlena and John had been at each other’s side all day and had many comments on how cute they looked dressed alike. Kayla had gone up to John and Marlena watching a game on the beach “excuse me love birds but can I please borrow you for a moment?” Kayla asked Marlena. John looked at Marlena and then Kayla “you better return her” and then he kissed her lips softly. “I won’t leave you alone to long surfer boy” Marlena said patting his ass. Marlena and Kayla walked towards the house. “What’s up” Marlena asked Kayla. “How are you feeling? You have been on your feet all day and out in the sun. How are you feeling?” With a slight giggle “Kayla, I appreciate the concern but I am fine. We are fine” she said placing her hands on Kayla’s hands. “I have been watching you from a distance and there are times when you seem weak.” Marlena tried to think about the day “did I also seem like I got a chill and then leaned on John?” “Yes” Kayla said. “Let’s sit down” Kayla tried to guide Marlena to sit. “Kayla, I wasn’t weak. Well, not b/c of health. When the wind would blow a certain way I would smell John and he just smells so amazing today. I would tell him and that is why it seemed that way. I’m fine, really.” Kayla didn’t speak but had a concerned look on her face. “I’ll tell ya what, if I do feel weak or just need to rest, I’ll let you know okay.” “Okay, I just” “Marlena, could you help me with something please?” Brady came behind Marlena and asked with his hand on her back. Turning around facing Brady “of course honey, what is it?” “Marlena?” Kayla asked. Marlena looked at Kayla “be careful” Kayla said. “I will” Marlena said and walked away with Brady. “We need two girls and two guys for tug of war. Would you like to play?” Brady asked Marlena as they walked towards the game. “Oh Brady honey, um, is your Dad playing?” “He went inside to get us drinks. I didn’t ask him. It’s me, Sami and Eric.” Marlena looked towards the house but couldn’t see John with all the people. “I will try but I don’t know how good I will be.” As Brady and Marlena walked closer to the tug of war, they notice Bo and Hope took their spots on the team. “Sorry bro, you waited too long and it was our turn” Eric said tugging at the rope. Marlena felt relieved.
Marlena was sitting on the beach with Kayla, Hope and Sami watching everyone surf. “This has been a great party Mom” Sami said. “It always is” said Hope as she took a drink. “I need another drink, anyone else?” She asked before getting up. “I do. I’ll go with you” Sami said getting up. “I’ll take a water” Marlena said and Kayla put her hand up “I’m good thanks.” “How are you feeling” Kayla asked Marlena as soon as Sami and Hope walked away. Marlena rested back on her hands and watched everyone surf. “I am feeling wonderful. This has been such a wonderful day and I love every moment.” “When are you going to tell John?” “Tonight” “Do you know how you are going to tell him?” “No but I know that I will tell him tonight. I really hope he is as excited as much as I am. It is very hard for me to contain myself when I am around him and not tell him. I have fallen more in love with him since I found out. Does that make sense?” Marlena asked looking at Kayla. “Of course it does my friend. You created a child out of the love you two share for each other.” Marlena looked at John surfing “I do love him so very much. I love everything about him.” Marlena saw John look her way and her body felt warm. It was as if he shot lightning bolts at her and she caught fire.
The sun had gone down and everyone was around a fire on the beach. Music playing from John’s house, the party didn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. “I’ll be right back” John said to Marlena then kissed her. Marlena watched John walk away with heavy eyes. “Marlena?” Brady said trying to get her attention. “Yes honey” Marlena shifted her body his direction. Brady looked at his feet. “Brady honey, are you okay?” Marlena asked trying to find his eyes. “Well, I just wanted to tell you thank you.” Marlena looked confused. “For what?” “If it wasn’t for you, I might still not know my Dad. It was b/c of our session that I knew you and stopped you on the boardwalk. It’s b/c of you and I don’t know how I will ever be able to repay you for that.” Brady looked up at Marlena and could see the tears in her eyes. “Thank you Marlena.” Marlena couldn’t believe she was hearing the words from Brady’s mouth. “I couldn’t be happier than I am with you and my Dad and I hope someday we can all officially be a family. I already consider you my Mom and I hope that is okay.” Marlena put her hand on Brady’s arm. “I also fell like Sami, Eric and the kids took me in as a family. I feel like I belong here and its b/c of you.” Marlena was speechless and hugged Brady. “Also” Brady said with his arms around Marlena “I love you.” Marlena stopped hugging Brady and put her hands on his face “Brady, I couldn’t be more filled with joy and love that I was able to witness the moment between you and your Dad. I also feel like you are part of my family and I am so honored that you think of me as your Mom b/c someday, I hope to have you as a son officially. I love you too. You are one of my boys and I will always love you.” Brady and Marlena sat crying. “Wait, I thought this was a party” Bo said walking up to Marlena and Brady. They smiled at each other and then looked at Bo. “Brady, your Dad is asking for your help. He is on the deck.” Marlena wiped a tear from her cheek and nodded ‘okay’ for Brady to go. “Mom are you okay” Sami asked as she could see the tears in Marlena’s eyes. “Yes I am fine. They are good tears. How are you?” “I’m good. I have had such a great day. The kids are asleep in Brady’s room. I hope that is okay.” “Yes, they can stay the night my sleepy grandbabies” Marlena said putting her arm around Sami with a smile.
Marlena had walked around the party, meeting people, catching up and enjoying the night. It had been awhile since she had seen John. Seeing Bo and Hope standing by the fire, she walked up to them “excuse me, have either one of you seen John?” Bo turned around to face Marlena “um yes, I saw him on the deck a bit ago. Let me go get him” Bo said smiling at Hope and walked away. “I wonder what he has been doing.” Marlena said looking at Hope. “Marlena, have you seen John?” Kayla asked walking up to Marlena and Hope. “No I haven’t but I am looking for him so Bo went to get him.” Kayla smiled ear to ear. All of a sudden the fire went out on the beach and the lights on the deck. Marlena was grabbed by her hand forced to walk to the house. The moon light was her only source of light making it hard for her to see. As men and women spoke wondering what happened, Marlena asked “what is going on?” Marlena was stopped in her tracks when she reached the deck of the house. “Stay here” she heard a voice that sounded like Brady’s. Looking around wondering what was going on, a spotlight caught her attention on the middle of the deck. People started to gather closer to Marlena. ‘I don’t remember this being on the schedule of events’ Marlena thought to herself. John slowly walked into the spot light. Marlena felt a force in her body pulling herself towards him. “There you are” she said walking towards him with her arms open wide. Right before Marlena reached John, he dropped to one knee. Marlena stopped and put her hands over her mouth and the tears started falling from her eyes. A gasp was heard in unison from the crowd but Marlena didn’t look away from John. John held out his hand for Marlena to place her’s in. “I hope you don’t mind but I am going to borrow a quote of your’s b/c it is so true. Marlena, you have made my dreams come true. From the moment I saw you at the pub to this moment right here, everything with you has been like a dream, so perfect and surreal. You are the most beautiful, loving, smartest, sexiest, kind hearted woman I know. I want to share every moment of the rest of my life with you. You make my life worth living. I love you more than you will ever know and every day, my love for you grows stronger.” John took the ring box out of his pocket and opened it. “Would you please do me the incredible honor of becoming my wife? Will you please marry me?” The only noise that was heard was the waves crashing. Everyone was waiting for Marlena to respond. She was frozen. She couldn’t move. She could feel the cool breeze on her face where her tears had fallen. “I can’t believe this” she said in a whisper. “Of course, yes, I would love to marry you” she said weeping. The crowd clapped as John placed the ring on Marlena’s finger and kissed it. John stood up and kissed Marlena and gave her a hug. “You have just made me the happiest man in the world” he said in her ear. With the crowd still clapping and yelling congrats, John said “I don’t think I could be any happier than I am at this moment.” Marlena smiled looking into John’s eyes “I could probably change that” she said. “I don’t think so. I feel like I am on top of the world. I’m on cloud 9 my lady. We are going to be a family, you me and the kids.” Marlena grabbed John’s ass and the crowd screamed. Marlena and John smiled due to the attention. “I’m pregnant” she said looking at his eyes smiling ear to ear. John’s mouth dropped and tears fell from his eyes. “You’re what?” Marlena couldn’t take the smile off her face. She could feel her heartbeat in her chest. Leaning in closer to John, “I’m pregnant.” John picked up Marlena in a hug and spun her around. Holding onto her tight, “okay, now I am the happiest man in the world. I love you so much Marlena” John said and then kissed Marlena. Marlena pulled back from John “lover, you have to stop or I won’t be able to contain myself.” John smiled, spinning around facing everyone “we are going to have a baby!” he yelled with his arms in the air. The crowd started clapping and yelling congratulations. Sami, Eric and Brady all walked up to John and Marlena and gave hugs. The spot light went off and the music started again “I’m getting married and going to have a baby! Let’s party!” John yelled. Marlena hugged John from behind.
Bo and Steve had started the fire again and everyone was around it. John and Marlena were off to the side of the crowd “this is the best day of my life” John said hugging Marlena. “I can’t wait to marry you Mr. Black” Marlena said with her head resting on John’s chest. “You are going to be the most beautiful bride.” Marlena looked up at John “do you want to get married before I get fat?” John put his hand over Marlena’s mouth “you will not be fat. You will be pregnant and” John kissed Marlena “you will still be sexy” kissed her again “and I won’t be able to keep my hands or lips off you” and kissed her again “and to answer your question, let’s get married after so our child is born so it can be in our wedding. I would like all our children in our wedding.” Marlena felt the tears building up in her eyes “that sounds perfect.”
John, holding Marlena’s hand with Sami, Eric and Brady standing behind them, stood on the terrace outside of John’s bedroom “excuse me everyone” John yelled. The crowd gave John their attention. “I would like to thank everyone for coming to the beach party this year.” John looked at Marlena and pulled her close “this has been one I will never forget.” Looking back at the crowd “I hope everyone had a great time and if you all would please make your way to the beach, the fireworks are about to start.” Sami, Eric and Brady started to make their way to the beach and Marlena started to follow them before she was pulled back by John. John wrapped his arms around her waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck “would you like to watch the fireworks right here?” Marlena looked towards the beach and saw the crowd of people “honestly, I would love it if you would hold me on the beach and we watched them with our friends and family.” John smiled “I love you Marlena. If that is what you want to do, that is what we will do.” Marlena kissed John “I love you too my fiancé. I will love you every day for the rest of my life.” “I like that. Fiancé” John said and then kissed Marlena.
Marlena sat with John’s arms wrapped around her on a blanket on the beach. “This is my heaven” Marlena said in between fireworks. John leaned down and kissed Marlena’s head. “I can show you a private display later if you would like” John said in her ear. Marlena turned in John’s arms, “oh so we are teasing now are we?” she asked. “No tease lady, just an offer.” Marlena kissed John and pushed herself towards him so he was forced to lay down with her on top. “I except” Marlena said with a smile. “Oh come on, not in front of the kids” Steve said lying down with Kayla on a blanket next to John and Marlena. “The kids should be watching the fireworks, not us” John said. Marlena smiled and laid on John with her head on his lap. “Since when can fiancés not make out on the beach anymore?” Marlena asked looking up at the fireworks. “You’re already pregnant. What more do you want?” Kayla asked jokingly. Moving so she can see Kayla “he is just so good at what he does” Marlena said with a smile and then looked at John. “Be careful with the way you move your head down there lady” John said laughing. “Calm yourself surfer boy” Marlena said laying back on John’s lap. “Plus I think we used all the whip cream last night” Marlena said with a smile. “She’s become more vocal in her pregnancy stage” Kayla said laughing. “I love it” John said running his fingers through Marlena’s hair. Marlena looked up at John and blew him a kiss.
Everyone was gone, the kids were asleep in their rooms and John and Marlena were sitting on the couch. “Even though last night was amazing, tonight, I am more turned on by you” Marlena said with her legs over John’s and her hands under his shirt. “I don’t know what made me fall more in love with you tonight, this sexy ass outfit you have on, the glow in your eyes, the fact you said yes or that you are going to have my baby” John said playing with the buttons on her shirt. “I won’t be able to wear outfits like this for much longer.” John undid Marlena’s shirt exposing her bra, put her legs behind his back and laid her down on the couch. John laid his head on Marlena’s stomach “my sweet baby, I am going to be the best Dad. I am already so in love with you and I can’t wait to meet you” John said and then kissed her stomach and laid his head on her again. Marlena put her fingers through John’s hair as a tear feel down her face. “That was the sweetest thing I have ever heard you say” she said. John turned his head so he could see Marlena “I still can’t get over the fact.” “Well” Marlena said rubbing John’s face “we do have amazing love making” she said with a smile. “That’s a fact” John said kissing Marlena’s chest and her mouth. Moaning in enjoyment “honey, the kids are upstairs.” John kissed his way down to Marlena’s chest “yeah asleep right?” “Oh I hope so” she said. John sat up and took his shirt off “how blessed am I to have a fiancé as fine as you” Marlena moving her nails up and down John’s chest. “I’m the lucky one. Did you see all the guys going googoo gaga over you today?” “No my surfer boy, I didn’t. My eyes were on you.” “Bo even made a comment to me how nice you looked.” “Your approval is all I want” Marlena said sitting up. “As much as I want to ravish your body, it is so late. Can I hold you on the couch and we wake up in each other’s arm?” John asked. “That sounds dreamy. Let’s do it” Marlena said moving so John could lie down. Marlena, with her shirt still unbuttoned, laid on top of John with her shirt open so they were chest to chest. Before falling asleep, Marlena looked at John “thank you for giving me everything I have ever wanted.” “Marlena, the moments that I have dreamed of happening, have involved you. I love you.”
Marlena started waking up. Opening her eyes slowly, she noticed John still sleeping with his fingers in the back of Marlena’s shorts. She laid half on his chest with her leg over his waist. Watching him sleep, she heard whispers from the dining room behind her. Slowly sitting up, she saw everyone at the table eating breakfast. Laying back down on John, she had forgotten her shirt was unbuttoned. Trying to cover herself up, John started to wake up too and wrapped his arms around her. Marlena kissed his cheek “Good morning my baby daddy.” John smiled ear to ear “I love hearing you say that. Good morning my baby mommy” he said kissing her nose. “Good morning Grandma” one of the kids said jumping against the back of the couch. Marlena looked up “good morning honey.” John looked down at Marlena and noticed her shirt was undone. Grabbing her shirt to cover her up, “will you please give me that blanket over there bud?” John asked Johnny. Marlena looked at John “are you cold?” Johnny handed John the blanket “thanks bud.” Johnny ran back to the dining room, “No I am not cold. Hearing you say those words to me and then seeing your chest uncovered first thing in the morning just got me a little excited. I have to cover up for a bit before I can move” John said and then kissed Marlena softly. Marlena started to move on top of John smiling “well if I do this would that help?” she asked covered them up, opened her shirt wide so no one could see and laid on his chest, skin to skin. In a low moan “oh my lady, the things you do to me. As much as I am loving this, you have to stop” John said rubbing her back. “Okay I will for the moment b/c I am hungry but I want you to know that it is just as hard for me not to be turned on by you as it is for you.” John grabbed Marlena’s ass and kissed her lips. Marlena sat up, buttoned some of her shirt, stood up, covered John and winked at him. Looking over at everyone at the dining room table “is there enough food for John and I?” Everyone turned around to look at Marlena “yep”. Marlena looked back down at John, “okay, I’m going to jump in the shower upstairs and I will be right back down to join all of you.” Marlena leaned down to John “I don’t like to shower alone” she said before she kissed his forehead. Marlena stood up and walked upstairs.
Marlena walked out of bathroom in her robe and hair up humming. With her back to the door, she didn’t see John walk in. Walking up behind her, he put his arms around her waist and kissed her neck startling her. “Were you expecting someone else?” John asked. Marlena turned in John’s arms “I was actually expecting you in the shower with me” she said wrapping her arms around his neck. “Well” he said looking down at her robe and undoing the belt “it took me longer than I thought to calm myself and seeing how I had to walk by our children, I had to wait.” “Are you calm now?” Marlena said watching John open her robe “hell no” he said capturing her chest with his mouth. Marlena looked behind John and saw the door was open to their room. “John the door is open” Marlena told him as she could feel her body getting excited. “They won’t come up, just be quite” he said and then kissed her hard. Reaching under her robe, John dipped Marlena as he continued to kiss her. Setting her back up “I need you” he said with passion in his eyes. “I want you” Marlena said. “Stay right here” John said and then walked towards the door to shut it. “Grandma!” Marlena heard coming from the hallway towards the bedroom. She shut her robe and John turned around and looked at her. He was as hard as a rock and couldn’t hide it. He ran to the bathroom and shut the door. Marlena started to giggle. Johnny came running in the bedroom “what is it my sweetest boy?” Marlena asked with her arms open for Johnny to come towards her. “We need your help, Uncle Brady said there was whipped cream for our fruit but we can’t find it. Do you know where it is?” Marlena smiled wide, look towards the bathroom and then back at Johnny “I used it the other night for fruit. I’m sorry honey. How about you and I go shopping later and we can pick some more up. How does that sound?” “Okay, get dressed Grandma so we can go” Johnny said and then ran out of the bedroom. Marlena walked towards the bedroom door, shut it and locked it. She walked back towards the bathroom, took off her robe and then opened the door “he is gone” she said looking at John. “Oh lady” John said picking Marlena up as she wrapped her legs around his waist and he walked towards the bed, slamming her down. “This might get a little crazy as I am more turned on by you than ever. This is the first time I am making love to you while you’re pregnant. I can’t tell you how much of a turn on that is for me” John said taking his shorts off. “Don’t hold back” Marlena said wrapping her arms around his neck. John entered her hard causing Marlena to scream. John put his hand over her mouth “shh”. Moving in and out of her hard and fast, he sat up grabbing Marlena’s waist pulling her towards him. John could see her chest moving up and down so he grabbed them with his hands and lowered his head to kiss her stomach “I love you” he said looking at her stomach. Marlena watched John with her hands throughout his hair. John moved so he was fully above Marlena “I love everything about you” he said moving in and out of her faster and faster. “I love you” Marlena said bringing his lips to her. Still deep in the kiss, both John and Marlena released their passion together. Feeling their bodies calm but heartbeat race, they ended the kiss “sorry so fast but I couldn’t control myself” John said sitting up while still in Marlena. “You won’t hear me complain” Marlena said scratching her nails down John’s chest. “As much as I would love to spend all day under the covers with the man I love, I really should get dressed before Johnny comes up here again.” John nodded and got off the bed. I will jump in the shower. “John” Marlena said causing John to stop and look at her “thank you for loving us” she said with tears forming in her eyes. John walked back to Marlena “I am the one who should be thanking you” he said and then kissed her forehead.
John walked down the stairs hearing laughter coming from his dining room. Seeing everyone at the table warmed his heart. Walking up behind Marlena, he kissed her neck. Marlena put her hand on his head and felt his hair was wet. Turning and looking at him with seductive eyes “you didn’t want to dry your hair?” “What’s the big deal Mom?” Eric said sitting my Marlena. “Yeah what’s the big deal?” John asked with a smartass smile on his face. Marlena looked up at John “later, you’ll pay for that later.” John clapped his hands and threw his arms in the air “woohoo!” he shouted as he walked to the kitchen. “So John, we walked outside this morning to clean up and noticed everything was already done. Did you and Mom do all that last night?” Sami asked. “Oh no, I hire a crew to have it cleaned up before people start getting to the beach.” “Oh that’s cool” she said looking at her Mom. “So seeing how we don’t have to clean up, what are everyone’s plans today?” Marlena asked looking around the table. “I have to take my kids home” Sami said. “Johnny and I are going shopping today so he can stay here if you would like.” Marlena said. “I don’t have any plans” Eric said. “Me neither” said Brady. “I have plans.” John said walking into the dining room. Marlena looked at John confused. “I am going to go out today and tell the world that I am going to be a Dad again and that the most beautiful woman said she would be my wife” John said kissing Marlena’s cheek. “That was so sweet John. Did you have any idea Mom?” Sami asked. John sat next to Marlena “No I had no idea but I agree, it was so sweet” Marlena said putting her hand on John’s cheek. “Hey Dad, even though I was honored, please don’t ask me to ever keep a secret like that again. It was harder than I thought.” Marlena looked over at Brady “you knew?” she asked. John put his hand on Marlena’s leg “I wanted it to be a surprise when I asked you so I asked Brady to hint around to see if you would marry me.” Marlena put her hand on top of John’s and moved it up her leg “of course I would marry you. You could’ve asked me at the pub and I would’ve said yes.” John looked down at his hand and put his fingers under Marlena’s shorts “but if I did that then I wouldn’t have heard you tell me we are going to have a baby. I’m glad I did it when I did.” Marlena turned her body to face John and spread her legs, moving his hand fully up her shorts “Oh my surfer boy, so am I” she said and then grabbed John’s face and kissed him while his fingers touched her. “Ew” Sami’s kids said together. Marlena and John started to laugh. “I guess we better get going. Mom, do you want to drop Johnny off when you are done or want me to come and get him?” Sami asked. “I can drop him off, that’s fine” Marlena said finishing up her breakfast.
John and Marlena were sitting in the waiting room of the doctor’s office. Marlena put her hand on John’s leg that wouldn’t stop shaking “honey, calm down.” John exhaled “I’m trying honey but I am so excited. We are going to hear our baby’s heartbeat today. Don’t you get it, this makes it more real. How are you so calm?” Marlena held onto John’s hand “my love, there are many things that we are going to go through in the next few months and each one is going to make this more real. Today is just the first step.” John looked up at Marlena “I know you are right. I remember going through this with Isabella but this time, it seems so different.” Marlena looked at John in question “She was Brady’s mother?” John looked towards the floor “yes, sorry. I didn’t mean to compare.” Marlena held onto John’s chin and made him look at her “John, I want to hear all about her. She is Brady’s mother and I don’t want you to shut her out of your life b/c I am in it. That isn’t fair to you or Brady so please don’t.” John felt a tear fall down his cheek “how did I get so lucky to be engaged to an incredibly big hearted woman like you?” Marlena kissed John’s lip and smiled. “I’m the lucky one.” Hearing the nurse clear her throat “Dr. Evans, we are ready for you” the nurse said. Marlena and John walked back to the room hand in hand.
Lying on the bed, Marlena held onto John’s hand as they both looked at the monitor to see the ultrasound. “Look honey, there is our baby” John said pointing to the screen. The nurse looked at John and smiled. “First child?” Marlena laughed “no, he is just really excited.” “It’s good to see parents that way when this isn’t their first” the nurse said. “Now, let’s listen to the heartbeat” the nurse said looking at John and Marlena. Marlena and John could feel the tears building up in their eyes. Listening to the miracle they created, they were at a loss for words as they looked into each other’s eyes. “Sounds very healthy” the nurse said. John looked at the nurse “music to my ears.” Marlena placed John’s hand at her lips, kissed it and said “I love you” to John. John leaned down and kissed Marlena’s forehead “I love you.”
Marlena had gotten home from work and found Brady and John engrossed in a ballgame in the living room. Setting her bag and purse down on the staircase, “hello boys” she said as he walked towards the kitchen to get a drink. “Hello” they both waved still watching the tv. Marlena walked up behind John “what would you like for supper?” she asked kissing the top of his head. “We ordered pizza. It should be here any moment.” Marlena sat on the arm of the seat by Brady. Hearing the doorbell “that must be it” Brady said getting up from the couch and walking towards the door. John stood up and walked over to Marlena, dropped to his knees and hugged her belly. “Hey baby, did you have a good day with Mommy at work?” he asked and put his ear to Marlena’s stomach. Marlena started to laugh as she put her hand on John’s head. “You’re such a goof.” John stood in front of Marlena “well seeing how our child won’t answer me, how was your day?” he asked with his arms around her waist. “Pizzas here!” Brady shouted walking into the living room. “It wasn’t too bad. How was your day?” “I missed my fiancé” John said with a wink. Kissing her lips “I’ll get some plates” John said walking towards the kitchen. “Honey, we can just eat out of the box. We don’t need plates” Marlena said as she sat by Brady on the couch grabbing a piece of pizza. “Works for me” Brady said grabbing a piece. Marlena turned and looked at John and hit the couch beside her for John to sit. “I love the fact that you want to eat pizza out of a box and watch baseball with us honey.” “I don’t mind. I’m with my boys and that is all that matters to me” Marlena said.
The game was almost over. Marlena was asleep laying her head on John’s lap and Brady was sitting in the chair next to the couch. “So Dad, do you want a boy or girl” Brady asked watching his Dad brush Marlena’s hair with his fingers. “Honestly Brady, I want a healthy baby and the nurse said that’s how the baby sounds so I’m going to get what I want” John said looking down at Marlena. “How is Marlena feeling, any morning sickness?” Brady asked. “No not really. Some smells make her nauseas but she hasn’t gotten sick.” Brady looked at his feet “did my Mom get sick with me?” John looked over at Brady and then back down at Marlena. “Not that I remember no. Your Mom has such a beautiful glow to her when she was pregnant with you. She was so happy and filled with love for you.” John looked at Brady “we both were.” Marlena started to move on John’s lap. “We don’t have to talk about this if she wakes up” Brady said. John looked over at Brady “Marlena wants me to tell you stories about your mother Brady.” Brady looked up at John then looked at Marlena “she does?” Marlena was awake but kept her eyes closed while still on John’s lap. “Marlena really loves you Brady and wants you to be happy” John said not knowing Marlena was awake. “I love her too Dad. I consider her my mom b/c I don’t know my mom.” “What do you want to know?” Brady looked towards the ceiling “why didn’t she fight to live?” Brady asked with a tear falling down his cheek. “Son, she was so sick by the time the cancer was discovered. She wanted to spend every moment with us b/c she knew her time was short. If the odds were there, we would’ve but they weren’t so she lived life to the fullest while she could.” “Do you think she knew Grandpa would take me away from you?” John looked down at Marlena “no I don’t.” Marlena felt a tear run down her face and decided to open her eyes. Neither Brady nor John still knew she was awake. “Dad, how would you feel if I called Marlena Mom?” It took all Marlena had not to move. John kept brushing Marlena’s hair “well son, Marlena loves you like a son and would do anything for you. It’s b/c of her that you are in our lives.” John looked at Brady “I think that would be fine but Marlena wouldn’t want you to ever stop thinking of Isabella.” Marlena looked at Brady “that’s correct” she said. Brady looked at Marlena “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were awake.” Marlena sat up and looked at Brady “Brady honey, I do consider you my boy and I will be the best stepmom to you but don’t ever think I am here to replace your mom in your heart. You keep her in there and your dad and I are here for you to keep her alive in your heart.” Brady walked over to Marlena and gave her a hug. John felt tears falling from his eyes.
John and Marlena had planned a day with all the kids at the house for a cookout. Finding out the sex of the baby earlier in the day, they wanted everyone to be together. The grandkids were playing in the sand, John and Eric were at the grill and Marlena, Sami and Brady were at the table. “Mom, you are looking so cute in those maternity clothes” Sami said setting her phone down. “Thank you honey, Kayla and I went shopping the other day for some.” “How are you feeling?” “I feel wonderful. No sickness or pains. It’s been great.” “Would you like something to drink?” “Oh sure honey, I’ll take a water.” Sami grabbed her phone and walked into the house. “I’m going to go play with the kids before it is time to eat if that’s cool” Brady said looking at Marlena. “Of course.” Marlena walked up to John from behind and hugged his waist. “How is it going over here?” Marlena asked. “Good, we are just about done.” “Carrie!” Eric yelled looking behind Marlena. Marlena let go of John and looked behind her. Seeing Carrie stand with Sami “Carrie honey” Marlena yelled with her arms open wide running towards her. “Hi everyone, surprise!” Eric hugged Marlena and Carrie at the same time. John walked over to everyone “Hi Carrie, I’m” “Oh I know exactly who you were when I saw Marlena all over you” Carrie said giving John a hug. “It is so nice to finally meet you” Carrie said. “And you too little one” Carrie said with her hand on Marlena’s stomach. “What are you doing here?” Marlena asked. “Sami sent me a text explaining how happy you are and how you are engaged and pregnant so I have been trying to get out here b/c I want to be here for this.” “Oh honey, we have months for our baby and wedding.” “I know so I transferred everything to this area so I won’t be missing anything. Austin was also able to transfer things. He is out front finishing things up so, here we are” Carrie said with her arms out wide. “Oh honey I am so glad” Marlena said hugging her again.
Sitting around the table on the deck, “that was delicious, thanks John” Austin said. “Hey, I helped” Eric said. “Sorry bro, that was awesome Eric” Austin said. “It’s pretty cool knowing I have another brother to pick on other than Eric so look out Brady” Carrie said to Brady. “Don’t let her scare you” Eric whispered towards Brady. Marlena and John looked at each other smiling. “Well boys, I would be scared b/c Sami and Carrie are going to have another one on their team. Marlena is having a girl” John said to everyone. Everyone clapped with excitement and said congrats. “Now the shopping and name picking begins” Sami said in excitement. Marlena looked over at John holding his hand “yep, doctor said we are doing fine and how can we not with a wonderful family like this” Marlena said smiling. “Have you felt her move yet Mom?” Sami asked. “Just butterfly feelings here and there” Marlena said. “I know that feeling b/c I get butterflies in my stomach every time you tell me you love me” John said looking at Marlena. Marlena put her hands on John’s face “I love you John Black” and pulled him in for a kiss.
With just a couple weeks left of the pregnancy, John and Marlena wanted to go on a date seeing how they didn’t know when the next time would be. Sitting by a window on the boardwalk, John and Marlena were hand in hand watching the sun go down. “Are you happy?” John asked Marlena. Marlena looked at John “I don’t think I could be any happier.” “You look unbelievably sexy tonight” John said with love. Marlena was wearing a layered coral satin dress with her hair down and curly. “Thanks my love. Somedays it is hard to look so cute.” John walked around the table to sit next to Marlena “you always look cute to me.” John put his hand on Marlena’s belly “and you look even more sexier carrying our baby girl around.” John bent down to kiss Marlena’s belly and felt the baby kick. Marlena started to laugh “I guess she didn’t want kisses from her daddy. It’s okay my surfer boy” Marlena said holding John’s face “I’ll take all her kisses” and Marlena kissed John. “So have you been thinking of a name?” John asked Marlena moving back over to his side of the table. “I have, have you?” she asked. “Honestly, I am just so excited to be having two beautiful girls with my last name that I don’t really care what her first name is.” John said. Marlena looked out the window and then back at John “I was thinking Isabella.” John sat back in his chair. Marlena could see the tears gathering in his eyes. “Do you not like it?” Marlena asked. John sat up and grabbed Marlena’s hands “I don’t think I have loved you more than I do at this very moment” he said with tears. “It was important to me for her to be named after a strong person and from what I’ve heard, Isabella was.” Looking at their hands “yes she was.” Marlena stood up still holding John’s hands “dance with me.” John stood up and walked Marlena to the dance floor. Holding her in his arms “Marlena, if it wasn’t so important to you to have our daughter in our wedding, I would whisk you off and marry you right now.” Marlena had her arms around John’s neck, with a giggle “is that so?” she asked. “You surprise me every day with your charm and beauty. I can’t wait for you to be my wife.” “I can’t wait to be your wife” she said and then kissed him. “That will be our next big event to plan” Marlena said. “Well, I was thinking. Last year’s beach bash was when I asked so wow about we do it then, I mean at this year’s bash. Everyone will already be there.” John said. “That sounds sweet. Whatever you want honey.” “No Marlena, whatever you want. I want you to be the happiest bride.” “Being your wife makes me the happiest bride.” “You know my lady, as much as I love seeing you in this” John said with his fingers under the dress straps “I would love to see what you have on under it. Can I take you home?” “Please do” Marlena said and sealed with a kiss.
John and Marlena walked in the front door kissing. “Surprise!” they heard throughout the house. John and Marlena were in shock. “Oh my goodness, what is all this?” Marlena said looking around holding John’s hand. “We wanted to throw you two a baby shower” Hope said walking out of the kitchen with a punch bowl. “You all didn’t have to do that” John said hugging Marlena’s neck. “We are all just so happy and we know the due date is close so we wanted to do something special for you” Carrie said. “That’s very sweet everyone, thank you” John said looking at Marlena. Seeing the tears gather in her eyes “I’m still going to make love to you tonight” he whispered in her ear. Seeing her smile was the only approval he needed. “I love you” she whispered back at him. “Can I tell everyone our baby’s name?” John asked Marlena. “Of course, if you would like, we can do it together.” John had a confused look. “Everyone, I would like to thank you all for coming. I don’t know how much I can party but this is very sweet. John along with myself and Baby Isabella are very thankful.” Marlena looked at John. “Isabella? You are going to name her Isabella?” Sami asked. “Yes, it was Marlena’s idea and I fell in love with it” John said looking at Brady. Brady walked up to Marlena and gave her a hug. “Thanks Mom” he said.
Marlena was starting to feel tired after the long evening of gifts, games and deserts. “Mom, you look tired. Want me to get John?” Sami asked Marlena as they sat at the table. “You know what honey, I will go find him and tell him I am going to lie down. Thank you everyone for coming. This was all so sweet.” Marlena walked towards the living room and found John. Smacking his ass “hey there handsome, I am going to lie down. Think you can run this party?” John turned around and looked at Marlena “I can ask everyone to leave and go to bed with you” he said putting his arm around her. “Oh no, they put a lot of work into this. You stay” she said. Giving him a hug “just wake me up for the private after party” she whispered in his ear.
Marlena had the windows open in the bedroom. The ocean breeze was the perfect amount of coolness on her skin. Almost asleep, she noticed a candlelight glow on the walls. Sitting up to look around, her eyes were magnetically drawn to John standing in the doorway holding candles. “Did I wake you?” he asked. “No, what are you doing?” Marlena asked trying to get more comfortable on the bed. Seeing the windows were open, John placed the candles on the table by the door and walked towards Marlena. “When you left the party, our kids came up to me and put me on the spot” John said. Marlena gave a confused look. “Put you on the spot?” John grabbed Marlena’s hand. “Well, they all told me how happy they are that we found each other. They said they have never seen you so happy.” Marlena’s heart was full of love. “They are the sweetest kids. I’m glad they approve b/c I was going to keep you anyway” Marlena said and then raised John’s hands to her mouth to kiss them. With Marlena sitting on the bed, John lowered to one knee on the floor “honey?” Marlena asked. “Marlena, even though I wouldn’t change the first proposal for anything, it was so public. I fell in love with you before I ever really knew who you were. I love everything about you, your heart, beauty, soul, personality, and joy for life. You have made me a better person. Waking up to your sexiness every morning is something I can’t wait to do for the rest of my life. You make the simplest things worth living for. You gave me the family I have always wanted and more. You are giving me a daughter and that makes my heart pound with life. You and our children are my life. I love you Marlena. Please do me the honor of becoming my wife?” Marlena had tears running down her face. “Well, seeing how this one if more private, how about I show you how I say yes to becoming your wife.” Marlena grabbed John’s face and brought it to her for a kiss. Ripping his shirt open and taking it off while kissing, Marlena was moaning with enjoyment. Holding onto his back, she laid on her back and rolled over so she was on top of John. Ending the kiss “stay” she said running a finger down his chest and standing by the bed. Undoing his pants and removing them, she could see John was just as excited as she was. Massaging his leg with her hand, she unbuttoned her night shirt and removed it. “You are so beautiful” John said looking at her standing in her panties. Smiling, she spread John’s legs so she could crawl on the bed between them. Getting between his legs, she lowered her chest to him and placed him between her squeezed them together. “Wow” John yelled. Moving him slowly up and down her chest, she could see he was enjoying himself. “I think you like this” Marlena said looking at John with a smile. Getting excited herself, she moved so she was sitting on one of John’s legs. Feeling she was excited through her panties “I think you do too” he said looking at her. Replacing her chest with her mouth and hand nearly made John jump out of his skin “you are driving me crazy” he yelled. Moving up and down with her mouth and cupping all of him with her hand, she could feel his hands on her hair. “I want to play too” John said reaching around Marlena. Moving her body so he couldn’t touch her “let me do this for you” Marlena said holding John in her hand. “I can’t. I’m not going to last” he said making her fall on her back next to him. “John!” Marlena said with disappointment. “I get it, you will marry me” he said sitting on her legs. “Now let me show you how overwhelmed I am.” John lowered himself to Marlena’s stomach “I hope your sleeping Isabella b/c I don’t want you to see this” John said. Marlena started to laugh. Keeping her panties on, John made circles with his hand on her “feels like you might not last long either” John said looking at Marlena. Moving her panties to the side, John entered her slowly. “Oh damn, you feel so good” Marlena said grabbing John’s leg. Moving slowly in and out of her “this feels great” John said still moving in circles with his hand and the other on her chest. “This. Feels. Amazing” Marlena said between breaths “but can I lay on my side?” John moved out of her, took off her panties and laid her on her side and spooned her. Again, entering her slow “yes” Marlena moaned. “That feels so good” she moaned. Hanging onto Marlena’s hips, John moved in and out of her. “I love you Marlena” John said short of breathe. Their bodies were starting to sweat as they were reaching their peak. Running his hands down Marlena’s back “are you okay” John asked. “Yes… don’t stop John… don’t stop…” Marlena said gripping John’s leg behind her. John moved in and out of her harder and harder. Still inside her, John got on his knees and placed his hands beside Marlena’s head. “Yes, just like that” Marlena shouted. Gripping John’s arm hard, both Marlena and John released their love for each other. Short on breathe “that was amazing. I love the way we communicate in our bedroom” Marlena said looking at John. John leaned down and kissed Marlena’s forehead. “I love you” he said.
“It is such a beautiful morning” Marlena said as her and John walked the shore hand in hand while drinking their morning coffee. “Not as beautiful as you” John said pulling Marlena in for a kiss. “I’ve been thinking honey” Marlena said looking at her feet. “About what?” “I know we decided on Isabella for our baby but what about a nickname?” “I like that idea. Any names you have in mind?” “Well, what about Belle for short?” John hugged Marlena’s neck “that’s perfect. She will be my little Tinkerbelle.” “Are you sure? I know you loved the name Isabella.” John stopped Marlena “My lady, I love it. Her name will be Isabella. Her nickname just gives us options of other names we can call her. If anyone calls her any other name other than” John said waiving a fist in the air. “Okay honey I get it” Marlena said pulling his fist down and kissing it. “Belle Black” John whispered holding Marlena’s face. “I love her more and more every day, just like I love you.” John said and then kissed Marlena’s nose.
“Breathe in and breathe out, you’re doing great” the doctor said to Marlena. “Who woulda thought a little love making and walk would cause you to go into labor” John said holding Marlena’s hand in the hospital. Marlena looked up at John “I knew it would. Why do you think I didn’t object” she said smiling at him. “Okay Marlena, on the count of three you are going to push” Marlena looked up at John with sweet running down her head and tears in her eyes “I love you” she said. John kissed her forehead. “I love you” “One two three push” “Aaaah” Marlena screamed while pushing. “Great I see the head. Let’s try it again. One two three push” “Aaaah” she pushed again while squeezing John’s hand and feeling the baby’s head. “Ready?” the doctor asked while looking at Marlena. Breathing in and out “Aaaah” she screamed one last time and John and Marlena heard the baby cry. Crying with tears of joy, John and Marlena kissed. “She has a good set of lungs on her that’s for sure” the doctor said. “John would you like to do the honors?” the doctor asked handing John the scissors to cut the cord. John did and went back to Marlena “she is every bit as beautiful as you are honey, I love you” John said. The nurse handed Marlena Belle wrapped in a blanket. Belle looked up at Marlena with tired eyes. “Hello Isabella” John said looking over Marlena. Belle closed her eyes “we will clean her up and give her back. John, there is a crowd in the waiting room waiting to hear the news” the nurse said. John looked at Marlena “go ahead honey” Marlena said handing Belle to the nurse. “I will be right back” John said kissing Marlena on the forehead.
Marlena watched the nurses clean Belle “she is looking perfect Dr. Evans” one nurse said. “Her weight, height, lungs and all her test came back good.” “That’s wonderful. Can I hold her?” “Of course” the nurse said handing Belle to Marlena. “I will let John know.” “Could you please just let John back? I don’t think I want a room full of people yet and Lord knows that is what it is going to be.” “Of course” the nurse said before she left the room. Marlena looked at Belle so filled with love. “Your Daddy and I love you so very much. You are the proof of our love for each other. I see you have his baby blue eyes” Marlena said as Belle was watching her. “Hey there’s my girls” John said walking into the room. “Hey handsome” Marlena said in a calm voice. “Nurse said everything is perfect. How are you feeling?” John asked sitting next to Marlena on the bed. “Like I just had a baby” she answered with a laugh. “Would you like to hold her?” Marlena asked John. “Please” Marlena handed Belle to John. “How can you already be so cute? I am going to protect you with everything I have Isabella Black.” Marlena leaned on John’s shoulder. “So you knew private love making and walking would do the trick did you?” John said looking at Marlena. “I’ve done this before honey. I know the tricks. But sorry to tell you that I think I am good now.” “Oh my lady, this is all I need. She is just perfect” John said looking down at a sleeping Belle. “Would you like some rest before everyone sees you?” John asked. “Yes but don’t leave. I want to nap with you here” Marlena said making herself comfortable against John. “As you wish my lady, as you wish.” John kissed her forehead “life couldn’t be any better right now. I have both my sleeping girls with me.”
The hospital room was full of visitors. Taking pictures, asking questions, holding Belle, giving gifts, it was an overwhelming day for John and Marlena. “She is so perfect Mom” Sami said holding Belle. “Thank you honey, I agree” Marlena said sitting on her bed by John. “Good thing we had the party when we did” Hope said laughing. “Apparently the party was all Marlena needed to convince herself to go into labor” John said looking at Marlena. Marlena looked up at John and elbowed him. “It was a lovely party and now we get to go set everything up and play with it right baby girl?” Marlena said reaching for Belle. Sami handed Belle to Marlena and Marlena kissed her forehead. “I just don’t get how she can sleep with all this commotion in the room” Carrie mentioned. “She will sleep a lot. Don’t you remember how much Sami and Eric slept as newborns?” Looking at Sami and Eric “oh yeah.” Marlena noticed John had a sad expression. “I’m sorry honey, I didn’t mean to make you upset.” John looked at Marlena with a faint smile. “It’s okay, I will be there for Belle.” Marlena grabbed John’s face “yes you will b/c I am never letting you go” and then she kissed his mouth. “Hey none of that for six weeks” Bo yelled from across the room. “I can kiss her all I want” John said wrapping his arm around Marlena and pulling her in for a kiss. “Okay not in front of the baby” Brady said reaching for Belle. John and Marlena laughed. “I’m sorry everyone but visiting hours are almost over” the nurse said walking into the room. Everyone gave their congrats and hugs and left Marlena, John and Belle alone in the room. “What a day” Marlena said looking up at John. “The day isn’t over” John said rubbing his hand on Belle’s head. “You’re right but it isn’t like we can do anything. I won’t be able to leave.” John looked up at Marlena “which will make this easier” John said as he got off the bed. “I will be right back” he said leaving the room. “Don’t be gone long” Marlena yelled leaning towards the door.
Marlena was asleep on her bed with Belle asleep in the newborn bed beside her. John quietly walked into the room holding a card, flowers and gift. Closing the door behind him, Marlena opened her eyes. “What took you so… what in the world?” she asked sitting up. John walked closer to Marlena “Just a little something” he said kissing her lips and then handed her the gifts. Marlena had tears falling down her face. John walked to Belle and picking her up smiling ear to ear. Marlena read the card and the tears continued to roll. “You are the kindest man I have ever known. I love you so much” Marlena said with a hand on John’s cheek. Smelling the flowers and handing them to John, she opened the gift and was at a loss for words. It was a picture of her and John kissing on the beach at the party with the sunset behind them entitled ‘memories.’ “How did you get this?” Marlena asked. “Eric took the picture. He showed me the night of the beach party and I have been waiting for the perfect time to give it to you.” Marlena looked up at John “I absolutely love it John.”
John and Marlena were settling in with new born baby Belle. Marlena took an extended leave of absents from the hospital and John made an office at the house so he would be home during the day. “Would you like some lunch honey?” Marlena asked standing in the doorway of John’s office. John spun around in his chair “is Belle sleeping?” he asked. Marlena walked slowly towards John. “Yes she is” she said with a wink. John patted his lap “come here my lady.” Marlena sat on John’s lap and put her arms around his neck. “Are you hungry?” he asked. “Not really but I figured we should eat while she is sleeping.” “I’m not really hungry either but I could take a break” he said and started kissing her neck. Marlena felt her body getting turned on. “Oh honey, it has been a long time” Marlena said holding John’s head. “6 weeks is way to long for me” John said holding Marlena’s head. “Me too” Marlena said standing up holding John’s hands while walking backwards to the couch. “And all the visitors” she said removing his shirt “and Belle waking up” John said removing her shirt “or work” Marlena said undoing John’s pants “life has really gotten in the way” John said lowering Marlena’s pants. Marlena fell backwards onto the couch “I hope your ready b/c I can’t hold back” John said. John slowly entered Marlena knowing she might be sensitive. Wrapping her legs around his back and arms around his neck “oh I have missed this” Marlena said looking at John. John held onto Marlena’s head “are you okay?” With relaxed breathing “oh yeah, this feels amazing” she said with heavy eyes. Moving slowly in and out of Marlena, “I have missed this too” John said. John leaned down to kiss her chest and Marlena threw her arms around his back and scratched her nails down. Moving her chest up and head back “oh John Black I love you.” John got on his knees still moving in and out of her “I love you… I love your body… your sexy as hell body.” Marlena was moving her hips in sync with John. Feeling her body getting hot, she put her hands on her chest and started to moan. John grabbed one of Marlena’s legs and put it against his chest. Going deeper in her “oh my gosh you feel amazing” John said putting his hand on Marlena’s face. Marlena held onto his hand and kissed it. “I love the way you feel in me” she said looking up at him. It was getting harder for Marlena to control her moaning and she didn’t want to wake Belle. “I can’t last much longer” she said with heavy breathing. Marlena grabbed the back of the couch as she released her passion. “Make it last honey, make it last” John said moving harder and harder. Marlena started to scream as John released his. Falling in love with each other on a new level, they both smiled as they heard Belle cry. “We planned that right” John said standing up offering Marlena his hand. Putting his pants on “I will get her” John said. Marlena watched John walk out of the room “nice ass.”
Marlena, Kayla and Belle were on the living room floor while John and Steve were surfing. “Hard to believe it has been a year since I met Steve and you met John” Kayla said. Marlena was playing with Belle’s feet “time flies when having fun” she said. “Did you think you would be this happy?” Kayla asked. Marlena sat up and put Belle on her lap. “Honestly, I wasn’t looking for anything a year ago. I wasn’t looking for a man or more children but now that I have them, I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world.” Marlena looked at Belle “no I wouldn’t.” “So the wedding, what can I do to help?” Kayla asked standing up. Marlena stood up too “I think we have almost everything done that we need to at this point. We try and work on it when we can along with the party.” Stepping out onto the deck and sitting in the chairs that look out over the beach “I could watch him all day doing what he loves” Marlena said looking at John. “Oh don’t give me that shit” Kayla said. Marlena looked at Kayla confused. “You could always watch him whether it’s surfing or watching the tv” Kayla said with a giggle. Marlena looked towards John again “yes, you are correct” she said laughing. Holding Belle “I just love your Daddy so much.” “How many times does she hear that a day?” Kayla teased. “Oh she is probably tired of hearing it” Marlena said with a smile. “Hi ladies” Carrie said walking up to Marlena and Kayla from inside the house. Marlena and Kayla turned around “oh hi honey” Marlena said standing up. Marlena gave Carrie a hug. “What brings you by?” Marlena asked. Carrie reached for Belle from Marlena “well, I’m not the only one. Sami, Brady and Eric are coming too. We are going to hang out with Belle while you and John go out on the town. We know it has been awhile so we want to do this for you.” Marlena had a tear in her eye. Kayla grabbed Marlena’s arm “oh let’s double date.” Marlena was so filled with love that the children would do that for her and John without asking. She looked at Kayla and then back at Carrie “well okay.” “Marlena, go and have a great time. This will be our time with our sister” Carrie said holding onto Marlena’s other arm. “I guess maybe we should get our guys then” Marlena said looking at Kayla. “Let’s do that” Kayla said pulling on Marlena’s arm towards Steve and John. “Are you sure? I haven’t been away from her” Marlena said looking at Carrie. “I’m sure. If you don’t go, my brothers and sister will never let me live this down” Carrie said with a smile. “You are so sweet” Marlena said with a hand on Carrie’s face.
John and Steve noticed Marlena and Kayla walking arm in arm towards them. “What are those ladies doing?” Steve asked John. “I don’t know but where the hell is Belle?” John and Steve started heading towards the shore. “We must’ve been spotted” Kayla said to Marlena. Running towards the ladies “is everything okay? Where is Belle” John asked Marlena looking towards the house. Marlena walked closer to John and ran her fingers through his hair “I love seeing your hair wet” she said. Confused “honey where is Belle?” “Marlena, you are going to give him a heart attack” Kayla said. “Kayla what is going on?” Steve asked. “Okay” Marlena stepped back from John “Carrie is at the house with Belle. Her and the other children are going to hang out with Belle tonight so the four of us can go out.” Marlena walked towards John again “what shall we do?” Marlena asked looking in his eyes. John looked at Steve “well I wasn’t expecting that.” Looking back at Marlena “what would you like to do?” Marlena shrugged her shoulders “honestly, I don’t know.” Looking at Kayla and Steve “what would you two like to do?” “Beers and burgers?” Steve suddenly suggested. Kayla hit his chest “what?” Steve said with a giggle. Marlena looked at John “actually, I’m okay with that. We could go to the boardwalk and go for some beers and burgers and maybe play some pool or darts.” “Since when do you play darts?” Kayla asked. “Since when do you drink beer?” John asked. “I don’t play darts but I wouldn’t mind having a ‘go with the flow’ night” Marlena said waving her hand in John’s hair. Kayla looked at Steve “okay so, let’s head out and we will meet you both back here soon and we will go out for some fun.” “Sounds wonderful” John said with his arm around Marlena’s waist.
“How did Marlena take the offer?” John asked Carrie while holding Belle. “She didn’t want to do it at first b/c she hasn’t been away from Belle that much” Carrie said. “I’m surprised she accepted. This is very generous of all you children. Thank you” John said standing in the living room with the kids. “Where is my Mom?” Eric asked looking around the house. “She is upstairs getting ready. You know your Mom, it doesn’t take her just 15 minutes” John answered. Sami rolled her eyes. “I will go check on her b/c Steve and Kayla are going to be here soon. We will be right back” John said walking with Belle towards the stairs.
John slowly opened the bedroom door and saw Marlena in her robe on the terrace looking out at the ocean. “Honey, are you okay?” John asked walking up behind her. Marlena turned around and saw John wearing ripped blue jeans with a black tight shirt. Marlena didn’t answer as she was mesmerized at his fashion and being able to see every muscle on his chest and arms. Walking closer to her “honey, is everything okay?” John asked in a whisper. “I don’t think I want to go tonight” she said trying to calm herself down. “What’s wrong?” John asked. Marlena handed out her arms for Belle and John handed her to her. She kissed her forehead and slowly walked around John over to their bed. Laying Belle in the middle of the bed, Marlena walked back over to John. “Honey, you have me worried” John said walking closer to Marlena. Marlena slowly started rubbing her hands up and down John’s chest. John could see she had been crying. Not knowing what to say, John wrapped his arms around Marlena and embarrassed her in a hug. “I love you” he said smelling her hair. “I love you” she said pushing him back. “I don’t think I can go tonight b/c this doesn’t seem right.” With a confused look, “why does it not seem right?” John asked. Marlena walked back over to the bed and sat down looking at Belle. “A year ago, I had no idea what I wanted in life. I wasn’t unhappy, I just didn’t know what I wanted. I think maybe that was why I dreamt about you b/c you were my something to look forward to. You made me feel loved and needed.” Looking up at John “and then I actually meet you and those feelings explode over me and I feel like that even when I am not around you. I have so much to live for now and it just doesn’t seem right. Maybe I just haven’t accepted the fact that it is okay for me to be this happy. I have my children” looking back at Belle “who I love so very much” standing up from the bed and walking over to John “and I have you who I don’t want to live without. I feel so selfish b/c my life is perfect and I want to shout it from the roof tops but there are people who can’t find this kind of love and happiness. I probably don’t even make sense” Marlena said turning and looking back at Belle. John grabbed Marlena’s arms and spun her around so she could face him. “I want you to know something Marlena.” Looking into John’s eyes she could see more love for her than ever. “When I am not around you, I feel lost and alone. My body, mind and soul yearn for you. It might be selfish for us to be this happy but there is no other way I want to live. Our life together will only get better b/c we have each other.” Tears started to form in Marlena’s eyes. John grabbed Marlena’s head and kissed both of her eyes. Looking back at her beauty “is that why you don’t want to go tonight? You feel selfish?” John asked still holding her head. Marlena looked at John and nodded “and” she said pulling up John’s shirt “b/c I think you look sexier than ever and I want you to make love to me all night” she lightly slid her fingers down John chest “in the bed our daughter was conceived in.” John held onto Marlena’s ass “my lover, we have made love all around this house and other places. How do you know she was conceived in the bed?” Holding onto John’s shirt walking backwards toward the bed “I don’t but it sounded good” she said and then winked. To Marlena’s surprise, John picked her up and put her over his shoulders. “I like this view” she said with a giggle. Slowly lowering her to the bed, “my lady, making love to you always sounds good no matter where it is” John said hovering above Marlena. Marlena looked over at Belle who was sleeping and then back at John “make love to me now?” John looked between their bodies and untied Marlena’s robe with one hand “this” then he moved her robe to expose her body “is” rubbed his hand up her stomach “going” towards her chest “to” along her jaw bone “be” softly on each lip “hard to refuse but we can’t.” Marlena’s body was ready. Breathing heavy “yes we can, Belle is asleep.” “I know but our other children who are older are wide awake downstairs and Steve and Kayla are going to be here soon.” Marlena pulled John down closer to her “this is all I am going to think about tonight, you on top of me in our bed.” John kissed Marlena with heat and passion. “Will you please get ready or I really will have to cancel our evening?” John asked Marlena while getting off the bed and standing up. Marlena sat up and looked at John “I suppose but will you please leave Belle in here?” John offered his hand for Marlena to stand and then helped her tie her robe “I suppose I can do that.” “Dad, Steve and Kayla are here” Brady said standing at the door. “Aren’t you ready yet Mom?” Sami said walking into the bedroom. Marlena, blushing, looked at Sami. “I’m getting there” Marlena said hugging John. “Come on Dad, let’s go downstairs while she gets ready” Brady said. “Good idea Brady” Marlena said smacking John’s ass. Sami laid down on the bed “I’ll lay by Belle.”
“Mom?” Sami said loud enough for Marlena to hear her in the bathroom. “Yes honey” Marlena answered. “Do you think John brought us closer as a family?” Marlena walked out of the bathroom “I’m sorry?” she said walking to her dresser. “Well it seemed before John, we were all too busy to spend time together” Sami said standing up and walking to Marlena. “And now we are together at least once a week. All of us, we are all together.” Marlena, putting earrings in, looked up at the ceiling thinking about what Sami said. “I haven’t looked at it that way but I guess you could be right.” Marlena put her hands on Sami’s arms “but I am never too busy to spend time with you.” Sami gave Marlena a small smile “remember that one time at the apartment when I first met John?” Lowering her hands “oh Sami honey, did I upset you that night?” Sami walked towards Belle “see that’s the thing Mom. I was upset that night that you chose a stranger over me but the more I thought about it, you had to.” Marlena followed Sami towards the bed. “What do you mean?” she said. “If you didn’t, we wouldn’t be as happy as we are now. I didn’t know what we were missing until I saw what we have now. We all love you and we all love John and Brady and now we have Belle who is a blessing” Sami said looking down at Belle. Marlena sat on the bed closer to Belle “she is a blessing isn’t she? So you are okay with all this?” Marlena asked looking up at Sami. Sami laid on the bed closer to Belle too “Mom, even though you didn’t ask, I give you my blessing to marry John. I want him in our family. I consider him part of our family along with Brady.” Marlena felt a lump in her throat “Sami that means a lot to me. Thank you” Marlena said reaching for Sami’s hand over Belle. “I love you Mom and I hope someday, I find happiness and love like you have with John.” “You will Sami. You will” Marlena said.
Marlena followed Sami down the stairs holding Belle. “Baby hog” Brady said meeting Marlena at the bottom. “Well, she is mine” Marlena said giving her to Brady. “She is ours too ya know” Carrie said from the living room. Marlena looked towards Carrie and winked. “John, Steve and Kayla are on the deck. They might be half buzzed while they were waiting for you Mom” Eric said from the kitchen. “Well maybe I should make a drink before I go out there then” Marlena said walking towards Eric. “You look great by the way” Eric said. “Thank you honey” Marlena said putting a hand on Eric’s cheek. “So you kids aren’t going to teach Belle about throwing any parties while the parents are away are you?” Marlena asked. “Who snitched?” Brady said holding Belle. Laughter filled the house. “We will be fine Mom. We did order a couple pizzas with John’s credit card tho” said Eric. Marlena looked at all the children “you did what?” “Relax, he told us too. I knew that would get you.” Marlena hit Eric on the arm “stinker” she said and then walked towards the deck. “I’ll be back to check on all of you. I think I should leave Belle in charge” Marlena said before closing the French door. “Hot damn girl, you look good” Kayla said looking at Marlena. John turned around to see Marlena walking towards him in her black knee high boots, faded blue jeans, white loose V-neck shirt and black leather jacket with her hair in curls “hot damn is right” he said walking towards her “and she is all mine” he said winking at Marlena. “Thank you honey but it’s just a simple outfit” Marlena said wrapping an arm around John’s waist. “You look nice Marlena” Steve said standing by Kayla. “Thank you everyone. So are we starting the evening here or has it been changed to here?” Marlena asked. “I think we are starting here and then see how the night goes” John said walking Marlena to Steve and Kayla. “Sounds perfect” Marlena said pulling out a chair at the table. “Ya know, I can’t get over the fact that a year ago, we were sitting right here talking about nothing and everything and now look, you two have a newborn and are getting married soon” Kayla said sitting across from Marlena. Marlena hugged John’s arm “isn’t it crazy? We were just talking about that earlier today” she said. “And now you can’t make fun of me for falling asleep at my own cookouts Steve. I stay awake late b/c of either the children or this lady has me doing indoor contact sports if ya know what I mean” John said. “Ya I noticed you stay out late now. You’re getting older man” Steve said. “Just as long as I am with Marlena, I don’t mind” John said looking at Marlena. “Please do” Marlena said looking at John’s eyes. “Okay, let’s get this evening started” Kayla said standing up. John and Marlena gave each other a short kiss “that’s probably a good idea” John said helping Marlena stand up. “The boardwalk isn’t far if you wanna walk there” John said walking into the house. “I’m okay with that” Steve said. “Okay kids, we are going. You have mine and your Mom’s cells so if you need anything, call or text. We love you all” John said holding Marlena’s hand as they walked through the house. “I want to give hugs” Marlena said letting go of John’s hand. “I was so close to the door” John said watching Marlena walk towards the children. “It’s a Mom thing” Kayla said looking at John.
“I don’t think I have ever seen Marlena like this” Steve said sitting at a bar table with John watching Marlena and Kayla dancing on the dance floor. “It is rare but so enjoyable when it happens” John said taking a drink. “I’m glad the kids kicked you two out of the house tonight. Kayla and I needed a night out” Steve said. Standing up “everything okay” John asked walking over to the pool table and putting down quarters. Steve walked over to the table “oh yeah, it’s just nice to have an evening with no plans like this. What were the words your lady used? Go with the flow” Steve laughed while putting his drink down. “Hey surfer boy” Marlena said wrapping her arms around John from behind. “Hey lady, you and Kayla taking a break?” John said putting his hands on Marlena’s. “Something like that” Marlena said looking at Kayla. “We came to get fueled up and another drink” Marlena said turning John around “and I was going to set my jacket down at our table” she said removing her jacket slowly. John felt light headed as he realized that Marlena’s white shirt was thin and he could see her bra through it. Surprising Marlena by grabbing her into a hug “I can see through your shirt” he said in her ear. “I know” she said in his ear. Looking at her face “you’re playing our game aren’t you” John asked with a brow up. Throwing her jacket on the table John and Steve were sitting at, “yes I am” she said with a smile while walking towards the pool sticks. “Kayla, let’s play some pool and show these boys how it is done” Marlena said grabbing a stick and walking back towards John. With his back to Steve and Kayla, John grabbed Marlena’s arm “do you have any idea what you are doing to me right now?” Marlena smiled while falling into his eyes “yes I do” she said leaning her pool stick against the pool table. “You are probably feeling light headed and weak in the knees” she said leaning in close to him “You can probably feel the blood flowing between your legs and your heartbeat all over. Your hands are probably feeling the urge to touch me as you undress me with your eyes” she said leaning into his body and pinning him against the pool table. “And I think I see your lips swelling as you want to kiss me” she said in a low voice. Marlena could feel John’s heavy breathing on her face. Grabbing his ass “that is how I felt earlier today before you turned me down” Marlena said and then captured his lips in a kiss. John put his arms around Marlena and dipped her while continuing the kiss. Whistles filled the bar. John put Marlena back on her feet, ended the kiss, and rested his forehead on her forehead “who’s lips are swollen now?” he said. “Well played” she said giving him another kiss. “Okay let’s play pool you two” Steve said.
Marlena was lining up her 8ball shot towards the corner pocket. Walking back from the bar, John was right in her view. Almost dropping their drinks, John had a clear view down Marlena’s shirt. Marlena looked up from her shot and saw John’s mouth open wide and eyes ready to pop out. Smiling at him “you’re distracting me Mr. Black” she said starting to stand up. “I’m distracting you?” John said walking around the table to Marlena. Leaning closer to her ear “these pants are going to start getting tighter and tighter very soon if you keep that up” John said and walked away to set the drinks down. Marlena felt a chill throughout her body. ‘I’m going to have to take care of that’ she thought in her head. Making her shot “game over, we win, John let’s dance” Marlena said putting down her pool stick on the table and grabbing John’s arm pulling him on the dance floor. “Do you have any idea how hard it is to play this game out in public?” Marlena asked wrapping one arm around John’s neck and the other on his chest. John put a hand on Marlena’s ass and the other on her hand “yes I do and it has been the hardest but I can’t contain myself the way you look tonight” John pulled Marlena closer to him. Looking into John’s eyes “John” she said in a low sexy voice then look around to see if anyone was close by listening “feeling your hand on my body” looking back into his eyes “I feel like I could have an orgasm right now. I am so turned on by you tonight.” Looking around the bar “I can try and find us some place to go if you would like” John said. Marlena placed her hands on his ass “I am actually enjoying this but whenever you do finally make love to me, with one touch” Marlena leaned closer to John’s ear “I will break loose.” Marlena heard John inhale. Looking into her eyes, John grabbed Marlena’s jaw and pulled her in for a deep kiss. Kissing and dancing, John and Marlena felt like the only two people in the room. Their passion and love for each other made it feel like they were floating. “I can’t get enough of you my lady” John said. “Good thing you have me for the rest of our lives” Marlena said with a smile.
“So are we going to play darts?” Steve asked as everyone was sitting around the table. “Sure, I will go get us some more drinks if you want to set it up” Kayla said standing up from the table. “Okay, let’s do this” John said standing up holding Marlena’s hand. “We just throw the dart at the board right?” Marlena asked. “Well you have to get certain points. The board will tell you” Steve said. “Okay, I will watch you three first so I will go last” Marlena said leaning against the pool table. “I don’t know how good I will be at this. With the lighting in here and the alcohol, my vision isn’t the best” Marlena said. John put his hands on both sides of Marlena and leaned in close “you are always good babe. Always!” he said then kissed her. “Hey everyone, look who I found at the bar” Kayla said walking up. John and Marlena stopped kissing and looked at Kayla. Marlena stood up straight causing John to step backwards “Roman” she said. “Hey Marlena” Roman said looking at Marlena and John. John looked at Marlena and then Roman. “I didn’t know you were back in town” Marlena said. “I got back a little while ago. I thought I would come and see if anything had changed at the pier.” “I’m so glad you did” Kayla said hugging Roman’s arm. “Oh Roman” Kayla said waving Steve to them “this is Steve, by boyfriend” Kayla said. “Hi Steve, it’s nice to meet you. How are you putting up with my sister?” Roman joked. “She is amazing Roman. It’s nice to meet you” Steve said shaking Roman’s hand. Roman looked at John and then Marlena. Marlena looked at John and hugged his waist “this is John, my fiancé” she said looking at Roman. John offered his hand to Roman “it’s nice to meet you” John said. “I didn’t know you were engaged” Roman said shaking John’s hand while looked at Marlena. “Kinda hard to keep in touch with someone when you don’t know how to contact them” Marlena said. “John and I also have a child together. Actually, the kids are hanging out with Belle right now” Marlena said still hugging John. “I guess I have missed a lot” Roman said. “I couldn’t be any happier than I am right now” Marlena said looking at John giving him a short kiss. “So how about a game of darts” Steve said. “Roman do you play?” Steve asked. “I do but I think I will just sit at the bar” Roman said. “Oh don’t be silly, let’s play” Kayla said pulling on Roman’s arm. Marlena looked at John “let’s sit this game out and dance. I would like to feel your arms around me” she said. “No argument here” John said.
Dancing through many songs “so are you avoiding your ex?” John asked Marlena as she rested her head on his chest. Not hearing an answer, John put his hand on Marlena’s chin so she could look at him. “Did you hear me?” he asked. “I heard your heartbeat” Marlena said wrapping her arms around John’s neck. Smiling wondering if he should ask again “are you having a good time?” he asked. “I am in your arms my surfer boy and that” kissing his lips “makes me always have a good time” she said then kissed his lips again. “You know, you being this close to me is going to make my mind have dirty thoughts again” John said slowly rubbing his hands up and down Marlena’s side. “What are they?” Marlena asked with her fingers in the waist of his pants. John looked at the crowd at the bar and noticed no one was looking. Dancing so his back was towards the crowd “if I tell you these, my pants could get too tight” John said pulling Marlena closer to him by her waist. “Oh I can feel it” she said looking into his eyes. Lifting up his shirt rubbing her hands underneath “so then I will tell you the thoughts you put in my head” she said smiling. “I don’t know if that is a good idea. You have been playing this game very well tonight. You are already in the lead. You know I can’t control my body when I am by you.” With her hands still under his shirt, she wrapped her arms around him and pulling him close “okay then I have one question for you.” “What’s that?” Leaning close to his ear “what color of panties do you think I have on?” she asked and then looked at his expression. With rosy red cheeks and sweat starting to form on his forehead, “I warned you” he said and captured her mouth in a kiss while pushing her to the wall behind her. Holding her hands above her head with one hand and the other on her ass, John held her close.
“That was a good game Roman. Would you like to play again?” Steve asked giving Roman a high five. “Um yeah sure, I will just get us some more drinks. A round of beers?” Roman asked as he walked towards the bar. “Yep” Steve said with a thumb in the air. Roman turned to walk to the bar and noticed John and Marlena against the wall on the dance floor. He couldn’t look away. ‘Ruined that one Roman Brady’ he thought to himself. ‘She looks sexy as hell tonight.’
“As much as I love it when you kiss me that way, we have to keep in mind we are in public” Marlena said with her hands in John’s back pocket. “Is that what you tell yourself to calm down?” John asked Marlena with his hands on her chest. Marlena looked behind John and only saw Steve and Kayla. “I have to tell myself something but when you touch me like that, no words are going to calm me down” she said looking into John’s eyes. “Marlena, I can tell how excited you are through this shirt. Have I told you I love this shirt?” John leaned down and kissed Marlena’s lower front neck. Letting her head rest against the wall “John honey, you have to stop” Marlena said starting to breathe heavy. “Why, no one can see what I’m doing” John said looking over his shoulder. “Because I am going to want to take your clothes off and have you inside me” Marlena said with her voice getting low.
“So another game or want to change it up some?” Steve asked Kayla. “Let’s see what John and Marlena want to do” Kayla said looking towards the dance floor. “I think they are preoccupied” Roman said looking towards John and Marlena while holding the drinks. “They do that quit often” Kayla said grabbing a drink from Roman. “I will go and talk to love birds” Kayla said. “So a kid and a wedding” Roman said giving Steve his drink. “Yep, I don’t think I have ever seen John so happy.” Steve said. “I can’t believe I didn’t know” Roman said watching John and Marlena. “I just thought that is something Kayla would bring up in small talk.” Roman said. “Why would she do that? How do you know Marlena?” Steve asked. Roman looked at Steve “she is my ex-wife and the mother of my children” Roman said. “I had no idea” Steve said and then took a drink.
“I can’t tell you enough how much I want you right now” John said with his hands under Marlena’s shirt and on her chest. “Excuse me you two, I hate to interrupt this PDA but do you two want to play darts or head out?” Kayla said walking up to John and Marlena. Looking at John with wide eyes “busted” Marlena said. John removed his hands from Marlena’s chest and turned around “sorry Kayla but look at her” John said pulling Marlena in front of him. “She is just so damn sexy” John said and then dipped Marlena in a kiss. “Okay I get it. You two need a room” Kayla said. John helped Marlena stand up “what do you want to do?” Marlena asked Kayla. “I don’t know but the evening is still young” Kayla answered as the three of them walked back up to Steve and Roman. “So what’s on the schedule for the rest of the evening? Roman, are you going to stick around?” John asked. “Oh I don’t know. It’s getting kind of late for me. I just got back” Roman said. “You said you checked out the pier, anything going on there? We can go there” Kayla suggested. “There are a couple musicians and artist on the pier. Pretty calm though” Roman said. “Well would you like to check it out?” Kayla asked looking at Steve, John and Marlena. “What do you want to do surfer boy?” Marlena asked John. “I think you know what I want to do” John said kissing Marlena’s forehead. “We all do after your make out session on the dance floor” Steve said patting John’s shoulder. Steve looked at Roman “oh I’m sorry Roman. I didn’t mean anything bad.” Roman put his hand up to stop Steve “Steve it is fine. Marlena is happy and that is all that matters.” Marlena hugged John’s arm “I am more than happy” she said holding onto John’s jaw and looking into his eyes “I love you John Black.” “I love you too my lady. Let’s go to the pier” John said then walked out of the bar hand in hand with Marlena.
Walking along the pier “is it weird having Roman here” John asked with Marlena’s arm wrapped around his. “Honestly I keep forgetting he is with us until I see him. He hasn’t been around in so long. Coming and going b/c of work, I couldn’t keep track anymore. I’m glad he is here for Kayla’s sake though.” Feeling the chilly air on their skin and smelling the salty ocean “I just want you to be happy” John said as him and Marlena walked behind Roman, Steve and Kayla. Stopping John from walking “I couldn’t be any happier than I am this very moment. Seeing the love for me in your eyes thanks to the pier lights, I am in heaven.” Marlena grabbed John’s jaw and pulled him in for a kiss.
Walking and listening to the music and seeing the creative artist along the pier, everyone was having a great time. Enjoying the evening with laughter and small talk “what do ya say we stop and have some drinks on the rooftop back towards John’s?” Steve said. “Sounds good to me” John said. “I should probably go” Roman said. “Oh no Roman” John said and then looked at Marlena “please join us.” Roman looked at Marlena “it will be fun” Marlena said looking back at Roman. “Okay, let’s go drink” Roman said.
Walking up to the bar “Roman!” Bo yelled from across the room. “When did you get back in town brother?” “Hey Bo, how are you?” Roman asked giving Bo a hug. John looked at Marlena confused. “You knew Bo and Roman were brothers” Marlena said. “I didn’t” Steve said. “Bo is your brother too?” Steve asked Kayla. “Yep, one big happy family” Kayla said. “Join us. Hope and I are right over there” Bo pointed to the table Hope was sitting at. Everyone walked to the table. “Can I talk to you for a moment?” John whispered in Marlena’s ear. Marlena looked at John “we will be right back” she said as she walked away with John. “What’s wrong?” she asked. Standing on the rooftop in a private corner “I just want a moment alone with you. This is just much to take in” John said giving Marlena a hug. “What do you mean?” “I have known Bo for so many years. Not only did I not know Kayla but I didn’t know you or Roman. I could’ve had you in my life way before now if I had.” “John my love, if you did know Roman, would you of still fallen in love with me?” John looked at Marlena “how could I resist? Your beauty, body, smile, brains, body, sense of humor, body and the way you smell hypnotized me and puts me in a trance.” Marlena smiled “but you might not think that if you knew me with Roman. You would think of me as your friend’s ex-wife.” “You know what, I’m sorry I brought it up. I have you now and I am going to keep you and never let you go” John said grabbing Marlena’s ass. “I like the sound of that” Marlena said and then kissed John.
“This is kinda funny ya know. The kids at home with Belle and the adults out on the town” Bo said with his arm around Hope. “Belle is so stink’n cute Marlena. She has probably grown a foot since the last time I saw her” Hope said. Laughing “you are probably right. They grow so fast” Marlena said with her arm on John’s lap. “I bet Sami and Eric were excited about the new baby” Roman said taking a drink. “They were and still are. They say we are selfish for wanting to spend all our time with her but they don’t want to share either” Marlena said looking at John. “Carrie and Brady seem to be the same way” John said with his arm around Marlena’s shoulders. “Carrie? She is in town?” Roman said looking at Marlena. Marlena looked at Roman “yes she is. Her and Austin moved back home.” “I have missed a lot” Roman said taking another drink. “Have you seen Ma or Pa?” Kayla said putting her hand on Roman’s arm. “Not yet” Roman said feeling let out. “They will be happy to see you” Hope said. “I will ask the kids if they would like to go with me and we can have a family dinner or something” Roman mentioned. Marlena looked over at John and noticed he looked a little upset. “Are you okay?” she whispered towards him while squeezing his leg. Looking up at Marlena and nodding yes, Marlena gave him a frown look. “Come with me to the bar please” she asked while standing up. John looked around at the table “I guess we will be right back” he said standing up. “You know the waitress can bring a drink” Bo said. Marlena turned around and gave Bo a look.
“What’s wrong?” Marlena asked John while standing at the bar. “I guess it just hit me with what Roman said” John said wrapping his arms around Marlena’s waist. “What do you mean?” Marlena said putting her hands on John’s chest. “Family dinner. I guess I am just used to having the kids all to ourselves and now that Roman is back, we are going to have to share” John said with tears building in his eyes. “Oh my dearest love, you have a heart of gold. The kids are grown. They will want to go where they want. Roman might suggest it but who knows if they will accept. They will always want to still have dinners with us. They won’t love us any less b/c Roman is back” Marlena said with a hand on John’s cheek. “I suppose you are probably right. I guess I just wasn’t expecting that” John said. “Let’s change the mood. I love you… I love you… I love you” Marlena said kissing John. Hugging Marlena “I love you too my lady. You always know what to say to make me feel better” John said. Looking into John’s eyes and leaning close “how do these words make you feel? I’m not wearing any panties” Marlena said. John, with wide eyes “you have said that to me before and teased me.” “Well, then the game continues and you are going to have to find out for yourself.” Marlena said. “Let’s go back to the table” Marlena said grabbing her drink and walking away. John grabbed her arm “oh no you don’t” John said pulling Marlena close for a kiss and walking her towards the bar to lean on. “Excuse me buddy, not here. Get a room” the bartender said. John ending the kiss leaving Marlena dizzy with heavy breathing “sorry buddy but she made me do it” John said looking at the bartender. Marlena with her back to the bartender “excuse me?” she said with a smile at John. John looked at her with a smile.
“We should be going soon. The kids have had Belle for a long time and it is really late” Marlena said with both her hands on John’s lap while sitting at the table. “You’re probably right” John said. “Thank you for the lovely evening” Marlena said. “We had a wonderful time” Marlena said looking at John. “Yes we did and we should do this again sometime” John said. “Have a good night and I hope you all get home safely.”
Walking arm in arm along the boardwalk “did you have a good time tonight honey?” John asked. “I had a wonderful time. Thank you” Marlena said looking into John’s eyes. John put his hand on Marlena’s cheek “I didn’t do anything. No need to thank me” he said. “You talked me into coming and you put up with Roman, yes, I need to thank you.” Marlena stopped walking and held John’s hands “and you made me feel like a queen with all your sweet comments and” John put a finger on Marlena’s lips “Marlena, I was speaking from the heart. It has been a long time since you and I have been out like this and I wanted you to feel special b/c you are special to me” John said. With his hands on Marlena’s waist “other than the fact that you look so amazing tonight and right now with the glow from the lights on your skin and the smell of your perfume blowing in the wind, I don’t think I have every been more turned on my your beauty.” Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s neck “see what I mean. You didn’t have to say that but” John kissed Marlena with passion and need to stop her from talking. Ending the kiss due to lack of air, Marlena’s lips were puckered and she could hear her heartbeat. Looking at John “you amaze me with every kiss. You have got to be the best kisser ever” she said putting her hands under his shirt. “I will only let you be the judge of that” John said grabbing Marlena’s hands and starting to walk again. “You better say that surfer boy” Marlena said smacking John’s ass. “It’s a good thing we are almost home. I don’t know how much longer I can wait to feel your bare skin against mine” Marlena said hugging John’s arm. Looking around the sandy walking path “I could make love to you anywhere you would like my lady.” Marlena looked along the shore and then at John “anywhere?” John looked at Marlena “you have an idea? Say it and I’ll race you there” John said with a smile holding Marlena’s head. “Well” Marlena said walking backwards toward the shore holding John’s hands “I know I said I would never do this for the chance that someone could see us” removing her boots “but I just can’t wait to have you against me” John removed his shirt and tossed it aside “oh no surfer boy, we are going to need your shirt” Marlena said removing her jacket “and we are going to need this” she said setting her jacket over her arm still walking backwards “but we won’t need these” she said starting to undo John’s pants. Noticing they are at the shore “sex on the beach?” John asked. “No, hot, very much needed sex on the beach” Marlena said removing her shirt and setting it on the shore along with her jacket, boots and John’s shirt. “Now, let’s get to what we both have been waiting for” Marlena said undoing John’s pants the rest of the way. “No, you have more clothes on than I do” John said. “I can’t stop looking at you Marlena.” “That’s how I feel about you” John wrapped his arms around Marlena and inhaled her mouth. Slowly lowering her to the clothes to lay on “you have a glow. I don’t think you have ever looked any sexier than you do right now” John said looking into Marlena’s eyes. “Make love to me” Marlena said in a whisper. John smiled and kissed Marlena’s neck. Slowly making his way to her chest, he undid her bra. Marlena took a deep breathe feeling the cool breeze against her nipples. John circled his tongue around her nipples. Marlena grabbed his head “oh yes” she moaned with heavy eye lids. Not forgetting about her other breast, he did the same to it. Hearing the waves crashing and Marlena moaning, John was enjoying himself. Kneeling at her waist “let’s see if you teased me again” he said as he undid her pants. “Wait” Marlena said putting her hand on his. “What’s wrong” John asked. “You need to be released” Marlena said sitting up trying to lower John’s pants. John stood up and removed his pants. “Hot damn” Marlena said as she got on her knees and grabbed John with both hands and put him in her mouth. Almost losing his balance “shit” John said tossing his head back. With his hands in her hair “damn you are good at that” John said watching Marlena suck on him. Marlena, still sucking, removed her pants and could feel the breeze between her legs as she was wet. She knew with one touch of John’s, she would be undone. “I want to see you” John said putting his hands on her shoulders helping her lay on the clothes. “You didn’t fib this time. You are wearing my favorite pair of panties” John said putting his hands on her chest. Laughing “your favorite pair” Marlena said. “Yes, I like the pair that give me easy access to this” John said and then put his fingers in her. Sitting straight up with pleasure and excitement “oh wow” she yelled. “Shhh” John said with a smile on his face. “We don’t want anyone to see us remember” John said. Marlena fell back to the clothes with her hands on her head. “I wasn’t expecting that” she said with heavy breathing and her chest moving up and down. “Well let’s see about this” John said and then sucked between her legs hard. “Shit John” Marlena said sitting up again grabbed his head. Watching her, he wasn’t sure what he was enjoying more. Feeling her get tighter on his fingers, he knew she wasn’t going to last. They have waited all night for this moment. Marlena grabbed John’s head “let me taste” she said as she kissed John. Lowering back to the clothes, John removed his fingers and slowly entered her. “You are soaking wet my lady” John said looking down at Marlena. “Blame yourself” she said throwing her arms into the sand. “We both know we are not going to last long but I will make love to you again tonight” John said slowing moving in and out of Marlena. With heavy breathing and feeling like her body was jello “whatever you say my love” Marlena said. Kissing her chest with her hands pinned about her head “you just feel so good” John said. Marlena wrapped her legs around John and she could feel John was deep in her “don’t stop John” Marlena said. Moving in and out of her harder “you feel so good” John said. Moving harder and faster, Marlena pulled John closer to her as she scratched her nails down John’s back. “I’m cumming John… cum with me” Marlena forced out of her mouth. John and Marlena released their passion together. With heavy breathing “I can’t wait to do that to you again” John said looking down at Marlena. “I can’t either but how about right now, we lay here for a bit” Marlena said looking into John’s eyes. John laid beside Marlena and she put her head on his chest “I can hear your heart beating” she said. “It’s b/c of you. You make my life worth living” John said combing Marlena’s hair with his fingers. Listening to the ocean and feeling the salty breeze on their skin “I am so relaxed” Marlena said. “I wish we could stay here forever” John said. Marlena looked up at John “but we can’t and if we don’t get home soon, it will be morning and our children will be worried” Marlena said and then started to sit up. “You’re right, we should head home. Plus, I get to make love to you again” John said smacking Marlena’s ass.
Entering the house slowly through the front door “I don’t hear anything. That must mean they are all asleep” Marlena said looking around the house. Walking into the living room, they noticed Carrie and Eric on the couch. “Where are Brady, Sami and Belle?” John whispered. “Brady is probably in his room. I will check upstairs for Sami and Belle. Hopefully they put her to bed.” Marlena said to John and walked upstairs. John covered Eric and Carrie up with a blanket and followed Marlena. Marlena walked into Brady’s room and didn’t see him. Walking into Belle’s room she noticed Brady sleeping on the floor but Belle wasn’t in the room. Walking out of Belle’s room, Marlena bumped into John. “Brady is in Belle’s room but I haven’t found Sami or Belle yet” Marlena said. “I found them. Come with me” John said grabbing Marlena’s hand and walking towards their bedroom. “My precious babies” Marlena said looking down at Sami wrapped in a blanket sleeping with Belle. John wrapped his arms around Marlena “I can’t wait to hear the story behind the sleeping situation” John said with a chuckle. Placing her hands on John’s arms “they are the sweetest. I am so lucky to have them.” John kissed Marlena’s neck “we need to get to sleep and our children have taken over our bed.” John turned Marlena around to look at him. “Where shall we sleep?” Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s neck “well, I would like to sleep with my daughters but you and I have some unfinished business” Marlena said looking at John’s lips. “Yes we do but our children are spread all over the house. How are we going to do this?” “I have an idea” Marlena said looking at John while holding his hand and walking out of their room.
The water from the shower was beating on John’s back. With the scratches from Marlena earlier, it was pleasure and pain. “You are so smart for making us shower together” John said lathering Marlena’s body with soap. “Well with our sudden love making from earlier, I thought we should probably clean up. Good thing the guest room has a shower” Marlena said massaging the shampoo in John’s hair. “I feel like I am in a sauna for as warm as you have this water” John said turning around so Marlena is now to the water. “I like it hot” she said with a smile and flirty look. “Is that a fact? Well, in that case” John said picking Marlena up and slamming her up against the shower wall. Marlena wrapped her legs around John as he sucked hard on her chest. Entering her hard, Marlena held onto John’s head “yes” she said. “Even though everyone is asleep, you still have to be quite” John said with a hand over Marlena’s mouth. Moving in and out of her hard and fast “you feel so good” John whispered to Marlena. “I like this” she said. Grabbing Marlena’s ass and putting his head on her chest “I love you so much” John said. Marlena grabbed John’s head so he could look at her “I love you” she said and pulled his mouth towards her and kissed him with need and want. Moving deeper and deeper into Marlena, she bit her bottom lip in pleasure. Drawing blood “shit Marlena, why did you do that?” John said stopping. “Oh no, don’t you dare stop. It will stop bleeding but I don’t want you to stop. You feel so good. Don’t stop” Marlena said feeling like her body was melting against the shower wall. John kissed Marlena hard tasting her blood. Moving into her faster, he felt she was ready. With heavy breathing and week legs, John and Marlena came together. Looking at each other “I like this guest room” Marlena said with a smile. “I still can’t believe you drew blood on your lip. Honey?” John said setting Marlena on her feet. “I couldn’t help it. It was either that or scream your name and I knew I couldn’t do that” Marlena said combing John’s hair with her fingers. Lowering her lip “look, it is already done bleeding” Marlena said. “Okay” John said kissing her lip. “Now that we are clean, would you like to go to bed?” John said shutting off the shower and wrapping a towel around Marlena. “Actually my love, our bed is big enough that I would like to sleep with my daughters. Do you mind?” Marlena said. Holding her close “my beautiful wife to be, that is okay with me. Moments like that don’t happen often. I will sleep here and I will see you in the morning” John said. Laughing “it is morning my love. Probably by the time we actually fall asleep, our children will be waking up” Marlena said. “You’re probably right” John said.
The sun was beaming into the bedroom “Mom?” Sami said shaking Marlena lightly. Marlena opened her eyes and saw Sami and a sleeping Belle. “Good morning honey,” Marlena said putting her hand on Sami’s arm. “What time did you two get home?” Sami asked. Marlena rolled over to look at the alarm clock “a couple hours ago” she said rolling back over to Sami. “We had such a wonderful time. Thank you so much for watching Belle for us.” “She is such a doll. She didn’t want to sleep in her bed. Brady and I tried, so I figured I would bring her in here and it worked. She was out in minutes” Sami lightly giggled. Marlena looked at Belle “it’s a habit that I just don’t want to break” Marlena said with a tear in her eye. “I’ll tell ya what Mom, how about I go downstairs and leave you and Belle here to sleep” Sami said standing up from the bed. “I will send someone up when breakfast is ready” Sami said walking out of the room. “You are so sweet Sami. I love you” Marlena said with a smile. “I love you too Mom” Sami said and shut the bedroom door behind her.
Marlena was woken up again by a cooing Belle. “My sweet precious Belle, Mommy loves you” Marlena said and kissed Belle on the forehead. Seeing Belle look into her eyes “I hope you had good dreams” Marlena said. Marlena heard a light knock on the bedroom door. Eric peaked his head in “Mom, are you awake” he said. Marlena looked towards the door “yes I am honey” she said with her arm around Belle. “Come on in” Marlena said sitting up on the bed. “Breakfast is ready so I thought I would let you know” Eric said walking towards the bed. “Oh yum, you kids are so sweet for making breakfast” Marlena said. “Actually Mom, I was asleep and smelled the bacon John was making. He made it.” Eric said with a hand on Belle. “John made it? I thought he would be sleeping” Marlena said with a confused look. “He said he couldn’t sleep. Did you two have a good time?” Eric asked. “Oh we had a wonderful time” Marlena said holding Belle and standing up from the bed. “Eric honey, if John isn’t busy, could you please have him come up here?” Marlena asked. “Yes of course. Would you like for me to take Belle and change her and get her ready to eat?” Eric said with his arms open. “Oh sure honey, thank you” Marlena said handing Belle to Eric. “I will get ready and be right down” Marlena said walking towards her closet. Trying to remember if she had any plans for the day, Marlena was deciding what to wear. “I think John was going to surf with Steve again so maybe a cooler outfit” she said as she reached for an outfit. “I can help you pick out your clothes if you would like” John said startling Marlena. “Shit John you scared me” Marlena said looking back at John with her hand on her chest. “You asked me to come up here” John said walking towards her. “I know I did but I didn’t expect you up so quickly and I was in deep thought” Marlena said. “I was on my way up when Eric said you asked for me. I assume it wasn’t for help on your wardrobe” John said shifting through Marlena’s clothes. “Actually no it wasn’t” Marlena said holding her outfit in her hand and walking towards John “why didn’t you get any sleep last night?” she asked. John put his hands on Marlena’s hips “I didn’t have you next to me. I can’t sleep when you are not next to me” John said kissing Marlena’s nose. “Why didn’t you tell me?” “B/c I knew how much it meant for you to sleep with Sami and Belle. I wasn’t going to be selfish.” “Oh John Black, you have a heart of gold” Marlena said kissing his chest. “Would you please take a nap today? I don’t know if I like the idea of you with no sleep.” Marlena said trying to walk around John. “I will, if” John said blocking Marlena from walking out “if you take a nap with me.” Marlena looked at John and smiled “my love, if you and I lay in the bed, we both know it won’t be to nap” Marlena said walking past John. John followed Marlena out of the closet “I don’t see the problem here” he said watching Marlena walk. Marlena turned around “okay I am going to put my foot down, next time you and I are in this bed, it will be to nap only.” John liked it when Marlena took control. John got a playful look on his face. “What is that look for?” Marlena asked smiling back at John. John started to walk towards Marlena with a smile causing her to walk backwards “John what are you thinking” Marlena said throwing her clothes on the bed while continuing to walk. John licked his lips and walked faster to Marlena “John?” Marlena said with a slight yell. In one swift motion, John picked Marlena up over his shoulder and tossed her on the bed. Hovering above her “I love it when you tell me what to do” John said and inhaled her mouth in a kiss. Wrapping her arms around his neck “we can’t do this. The kids are expecting us downstairs and you already made breakfast. I should get dressed and we head downstairs to join them.” With a sad look “so you are already starting the game?” John asked sitting up holding out his hand for Marlena’s. Laughing “no I am not. I just don’t think I want our children beating on our door and I am hungry and tired and crabby” Marlena said sitting up. John got off the bed and walked over towards the door “okay fine, you can be that way and I will just… just go… take a shower in the guest room” John said with a flirty smile. Marlena started to walk towards the door “oh no you don’t” she said and he shut the door. Marlena opened it and saw Brady walking towards her room and John run around him. Brady looked at Marlena and then John “hey Dad, no running in the house” Brady joked. Looking back at Marlena “you two coming to breakfast?” Brady asked. “Yes, your father is being a… well, never mind. I will be right down honey” Marlena said and shut her door.
Walking down the stairs, John could see Marlena. Wearing a bikini top with white short shorts and an unbuttoned shirt, she winked at him as she could see his face getting red. “Oh it smells so good down here” Marlena said looking at all the food on the table. Saying good morning and giving hugs as she made her way to the empty chair by John “I can’t believe you did all this” she said looking at John. John was speechless as he couldn’t take his eyes off Marlena. “That is an adorable outfit Marlena” Carrie said. “Going to the beach today Mom?” Sami asked. “It isn’t like I have to go far for it right?” she said fixing her plate. “You look ready” Carrie said. Marlena looked at John while putting a blueberry in her mouth and winked. His mouth was open, hands needing to touch her, heart beating loud and fast and eyes feeling like they will pop out of his head. Marlena put her hand on John’s inner leg “want some fruit?” she asked. John swallowed hard and nodded his head. Marlena fed him with a fork and kissed his lips while squeezing his leg. John could feel his body getting warm. Leaning towards her ear “you’re driving me crazy.” “N.a.p” Marlena spelled to John. “So the party and wedding are right around the corner, what do we need to do?” Carrie asked. Marlena and John smiled at each other. Clearing his throat “well Carrie, do you have a dress picked out?” John asked looking at Carrie “Do you Sami?” he asked looking at Sami. “Have you picked one out for Belle?” John asked looking at Marlena. “Or your dress… do you have your dress picked out?” John asked trying not to look at Marlena’s chest. “And my boys, we need to go shopping for our clothes” John said wrapping his arm around Marlena’s shoulder while looking at Brady, Austin and Eric. “Wait, we are all in the wedding?” Sami asked. Marlena looked around the table “John and I would like all of you in the wedding and that is why we waited until after Belle was born” Marlena said and then looked at John with a smile. “This is going to be so much fun!” Sami yelled standing up from her chair. “Belle, we get to go shopping with Mom” Sami said picking up Belle from her chair. “Well, it looks like our day just got booked Mr. Black. When are you going to fit that nap in?” Marlena said looking at John. “Oh I will make it happen. Maybe I will have one of the boys drive and I will nap in the car” John said lowering his arm down Marlena’s back. “We’ll see” Marlena said standing up. “So I guess we are shopping today. I will go change and be right down. Do you girls need to do anything before we go?” Marlena said looking at Sami and Carrie. “We are good” the girls said. “Do you need help?” John yelled to Marlena from across the room. “No” the kids yelled. “We would never get out of here the way you two were giving googly eyes at each other.” Austin said. “Sorry Austin, it’s just my fiancé is a babe” John said standing up looking at Marlena. Marlena smiled at John and walked up the stairs.
“Now that we have our dresses, is there anything else we have to do?” Sami asked Marlena. “Yeah, how is this going to play out with it being an all day party?” Carrie asked. Driving down the road “the wedding will be first and then the party” Marlena said. “As far as anything else to do, John and I have almost everything else done.” “Are you writing you own vows?” Carrie asked. “Oh my goodness no” Marlena laughed. “Why not?” Carrie said. “Oh Carrie, I don’t think I could put in words what John means to me. He is my everything” Marlena said with tears forming in her eyes. “You can say that” Sami said looking at Marlena. Marlena gave Sami a silly look. “We say every now and then what we mean to each other in private. That works for us” Marlena said. “What in the world” Carrie said. “What?” Marlena asked. “I just got a text from Dad” Carrie said looking at her phone. “So did I” Sami said. Marlena looked at the girls. “He wants us to meet him tonight at the Pub. I didn’t know he was back in town” Sami said. “Oh yeah, we ran into him last night” Marlena said. “How did that go over with him seeing John?” Sami asked. “He was surprised. I told him I would have told him if I knew how to get ahold of him.” “Yicks” Carrie said. “I don’t want to keep something like this from your father girls. We actually hung out the rest of the night.” Marlena said. “How did John react?” Sami asked. “Iit all went okay. We had a wonderful time. If I haven’t thanked you girls for that night out, thank you so much.” Marlena said. “So what do you think Sami, should we meet him for dinner?” Carrie asked. “Yes you should. Both of you girls should and Eric” Marlena said. “He is in the group text so we will see if he is going” Sami said looking at her phone. “There is his reply. Him and Austin will be there” Carrie said. “Good, that’s good” Marlena said parking in front of the house. “Looks like we beat the boys” Sami said. “Want me to take your dress to my house so John doesn’t see it? I can put it in my car” Sami asked. “Oh um, nah, I will put it in my closet. I don’t think he will peak.” Marlena said getting Belle out of her car seat. “Are you staying here the night before?” Carrie asked. “Yes and so is John. He doesn’t know it yet but that is how it is going to happen” Marlena laughed. “Mom is putting her foot down. Look out Belle” Sami said walking in the house.
“So, in less than a couple weeks, you are going to be stuck with me for life. Are you ready for this?” Marlena asked John who was laying on the lounge chair on the deck with Belle. “I couldn’t be more ready” John said with a hand on Marlena’s cheek. “How was your day with the boys?” Marlena asked sitting on the lounge chair beside John and Belle. “It was fun. Those boys crack me up” John said. “How was your day?” He asked. “It was fun. I missed times when we used to do that. I think the girls are worried about their dinner with their Dad tho” Marlena said. “Why is that?” John asked. “Well, they haven’t heard from him in a long time. Kinda weird that someone who you are supposed to count on to be there for you disappears and then shows back up in your life and wants things to be how they were ya know?” “So is Roman not close with the kids?” John asked. “It’s not that. He was a great Dad but he just up and leaves b/c of work and then when he shows up, he wants everyone to drop what they are doing to be with him. I just hope the kids have fun.” “So do I” John said closing his eyes. “My love” Marlena said picking up Belle “it looks like it is your nap time. I will take Belle. Sweet dreams my surfer boy” Marlena said and then kissed John on the forehead.
John walked into the house waking up from his nap hearing music coming from upstairs. Stretching “I could only imagine what my girls are up to” he said to himself. Making his way upstairs, John made a confused look as the music was coming from Belle’s room. Following the music, John stopped at the doorway when he noticed Marlena, with her back to John, sitting on the floor holding Belle so she could stand, helping her dance. Falling more in love with Marlena, John was frozen at the sight. Seeing Belle smile back at her Mom and laugh, made John’s heart skip a beat. “We are going to marry Daddy aren’t we?” Marlena asked Belle. “I only pray that you find a man that is as good as your Daddy is Isabella. A man that will walk through fire for you and make the world stop spinning to make you smile, a man that will make your heart feel like it is taking over your body b/c it is so filled with love, a man that makes you feel like you are floating just by making eye contact. That is what I want for you my sweet baby girl.” John felt a tear form in his eyes. Belle noticed John standing in the doorway. “What are you looking at honey?” Marlena asked as she turned around and saw John standing in the doorway. “Well hello there, how was your nap?” Marlena asked John trying to stand. “Oh don’t get up” John said walking into the room. “It was nice and I feel rested and after hearing your words to Belle” John said sitting next to Marlena “I pray that for you too Tink” John said holding Belle. “How long were you standing there?” Marlena asked leaning back on her arms. “Long enough to hear what you pray for Belle” John said and then kissed Belle’s forehead. “That is how you make me feel” Marlena said putting a hand on John’s back. John turned and smiled at Marlena with a tear in his eye. “So Belle, what does your dress look like?” John asked Belle. “Don’t tell him Belle” Marlena said looking at Belle laughing. John looked at Marlena “is it here at the house?” John asked. “Are your clothes here at the house?” Marlena asked. “Well played” John said and looked back at Belle. “So Belle, what are we going to do tonight? Just you, me and Mommy” John said. “Are there any last minute party or wedding items we need to do?” Marlena asked. “I don’t think so” John said. “Oh and my surfer boy, you are staying here the night before the big day” Marlena said leaning closer to John “and so am I.” John felt his blood rush between his legs. “That means I get to have one last night to make love to you as my fiancé?” John asked looking at Marlena’s swollen lips. “That’s what I am hoping for” she said kissing his lips. “We should practice” John said winking at Marlena.
Sitting on the floor in the living room with a fire, “I can’t believe this is happening” Marlena said holding a wine glass. “You really have made all my dreams come true.” “Do you ever look back and think it is fate that brought us together?” John asked with a hand on Marlena’s knee as her legs were bent between them. “I do, do you?” “Yes… and yet it still surprises me that we didn’t know each other for as many mutual friends as we have” John said. “Sami asked me if we were going to write our own vows” Marlena said. “If we did, what would you say?” John asked. “Well, I have been thinking about that and I think I want to tell you some other time” Marlena said staring at the fire. “I don’t think I have the right words right now. I would want to say them to you right” Marlena said looking at John. “What would you say?” Marlena asked John. “Nice ass” John said laughing. Marlena hit John on the chest. “Well, maybe it is a good thing we are not saying our own” Marlena said. Still laughing “I was serious; you do have a nice ass. I could say you are electric in bed or I could say my lips are magnetic to your skin or I could say” Marlena put her hand over John’s mouth “okay I get it lover” she said replacing her hand with her lips. Looking back at the fire “the night you were at the pub with Steve, where were you at in your life?” Marlena asked. Looking at Marlena “what do you mean?” “Well, I had a crazy day at work and wanted a drink but I wasn’t looking for anyone as far as a relationship. I was just living life.” Looking back at John “you?” she asked. “Wow honey, that was so long ago. Um, I think Steve and I were talking about a new business adventure.” Looking at Marlena “I had told you I wasn’t happy with the fashion and Steve and I had thought about starting a new business.” Sitting up straight “oh honey that’s wonderful. Why did you put that on hold? You and Steve should do that” Marlena said with excitement. “Well, actually it wasn’t put on hold exactly. I have been working on some stuff here at home” John said. Setting her wine glass down “why didn’t you tell me? I’m so happy for you two. What will you be doing?” Marlena asked. John looked at Marlena “I didn’t tell you just in case it didn’t happen. I didn’t want you to be disappointed in me” John said with a lump in his throat. Marlena shook her head “disappointed? Are you kidding? John Black, I could never be disappointed in you” Marlena said with her hands on John’s face. “Well it would be called Black Patch and it would be an investigation/spy company.” Marlena was quite looking at the fire. “Honey, are you okay? I should’ve told you this earlier and I’m so sorry” John said with his hand on Marlena’s chin moving her head so he could see her. She had tears forming in her eyes “you okay” John asked. “I need to check on Belle” Marlena said standing up. John grabbed her hand and stood up “Marlena something is wrong, please talk to me” John said. Marlena pulled her arm away from John and walked towards the stairs. John held onto Marlena’s waist and moved her against the wall “I don’t like this. Something is wrong. Tell me please” John said looking at Marlena with tears running down her face. Trying to catch her breath and look at John “I don’t want to lose you” Marlena said wiping her tears from her face. John let go of Marlena’s waist “why would you say that? You aren’t going to lose me” John said. “John, I was married to a cop. Roman put his life in danger every day. I don’t like the spy game. It scares the hell out of me.” “Honey, I’m not going to be a cop.” Marlena walked away from John “I know that but the spy game is just as dangerous.” “People won’t know” Marlena spun around and looked at John “just stop John. Anything can go wrong. This is way too dangerous and I don’t like it. I don’t like it one bit. If you are caught, I can lose you and I don’t want to be without you” Marlena said with uncontrollable crying and tears. She could feel her heart breaking. “Okay honey” John said walking towards Marlena “I won’t do it. I will tell Steve I am out.” Marlena walked towards the French doors and opened them up for fresh air “I can’t believe I didn’t know this” she said looking outside. John wrapped his arms around Marlena from behind “I’m so sorry honey. I didn’t know this would upset you. I didn’t tell you b/c nothing is concrete and I didn’t want you disappointed.” “I’m not disappointed; I just can’t believe you would put yourself in danger like that. People could go after you or even worse, Belle and the children.” John turned Marlena around “you are so right Marlena. I was being selfish.” John hugged Marlena “I will call Steve in the morning, first thing, and tell him I won’t do this.” John looked into Marlena’s eyes and could hear her breathing has calmed down “I’m sorry” he said and kissed each one of her eyes. “I don’t want to live this life without you” Marlena said in a whisper. “You won’t b/c I don’t want to live it without you. You and the children mean everything to me” John said holding Marlena’s head. “I love you” John said feeling his heart starting to mend. “I love you too” Marlena said giving John a small kiss on his lips. “Would you like to join me back by the fire?” John asked holding onto Marlena’s hand. Marlena shook her head yes. “No more secrets between us okay?” Marlena said sitting down on the floor in front of the fire. “I promise no more secrets” John said handing Marlena her drink. “And no doing anything dangerous” Marlena said. “I promise” John said wrapping his arm around Marlena as she rested her head against his shoulder.
Sitting at the local coffee shop with shopping bags “Kayla, you know if it wasn’t for you, I might not have ever met John. I don’t know how I can ever repay you for that” Marlena said to Kayla. “Don’t even think about it” Kayla said holding up a hand. “I met Steve the same time remember? We both found love and we both couldn’t be any happier” Kayla said. “I don’t know if I have ever told you but I stopped dreaming of him.” Marlena said and took a drink. “Maybe b/c your dreams became your reality” Kayla said shrugging her shoulders. “That’s what I think too. He really is my dream man.” Marlena said looking out the window. “Well I would hope so seeing how we are shopping for wedding gifts” Kayla said with a giggle. “John and I were sitting by the fire the other night” Marlena said and Kayla held up her hand “wow Marlena, you don’t have to go into detail about that” Kayla said. Marlena smiled “you goof, we were talking about when we first met, how we weren’t looking for anyone and we met each other. We think it was fate” Marlena said. “Oh I thought you were going somewhere else with that but you are probably right.” Kayla said. “The fact that Steve and John were already friends and you and I are, it just makes it perfect” Kayla said. “Yes it does. I am so glad I had a crazy day at work that day” Marlena said with a smile.
The house was full of people and Marlena and John hadn’t had a moment alone. “Big day tomorrow, are you ready?” Carrie asked holding a sleeping Belle. “I couldn’t be more ready. Thank you for all your help. I am so glad you and Austin are here” Marlena said. “We wouldn’t miss this for anything. The wedding will be magical and the party sounds like a blast too” Carrie said. “I assume we can’t stay here this year?” Sami said laughing. Marlena looked confused “you can stay here especially if you have been drinking” Marlena said. “Mom, it is going to be your wedding night. You are going to want to be alone with your husband.” Marlena felt her body fill with love and a smile from ear to ear “husband. I can’t wait to call him that” Marlena said looking at John from across the room. “Anyway honey, you know John. He has planned for us to be picked up and we are going to somewhere for the evening so people can stay here. He doesn’t want anyone driving” Marlena said. “He is so thoughtful” Carrie said. “Where are you going?” Sami asked. “Honestly, I don’t know. He planned that part and he won’t tell me but he said I would love it so I’m pretty excited about it.” Marlena said. “Do you want us to take Belle for the night so you two can be alone tonight?” Carrie asked. Marlena opened her arms for Belle “oh she can stay here. I will be away from her on our wedding night so she can stay here tonight” Marlena said hugging Belle. “Aren’t you going to want alone time with John?” Sami asked. “We will have alone time when Belle goes to sleep just like we do every other night” Marlena said.
“Excuse me everyone” Steve yelled standing on the deck “could I please have your attention?” People gathered around. “John, Marlena” Steve said waving his hands for John and Marlena to walk closer “Kayla and I would like to say a few words seeing how we weren’t asked to be in the wedding” he said with a laugh. Standing next to Steve “I am sure I speak for everyone here when I say how happy we are you two found each other” Kayla said. “Yeah, we all know John needed a lady in his life to straighten his ass out and keep him grounded” Steve said. Marlena looked at John with a smile. “It could’ve been fate or” “the fact that Marlena looked really good that night” Steve said interrupting Kayla. Kayla hit Steve in the chest. “Or it could’ve been that two people such as yourselves, were just meant to be” Kayla finished. “It is also nice to see John stay up past sunset” Steve said making the crowd laugh. “Because I get to look at your hot body” John whispered to Marlena. “Anyway” Kayla said raising her glass “if you would all join Steve and I in raising your glasses and toasting John and Marlena in a lifetime of happiness and filled with love. We love you” Kayla said. John and Marlena looked at each other and cheers their glasses. “That was very kind Steve and Kayla, thank you” John said. “Even your smartass remarks Steve” John said walking up to Steve and Kayla. “Let’s pre-party” Bo yelled from the back of the deck. “I really hope he doesn’t wake us up to early tomorrow” Marlena said looking at John. “Maybe you should make sure you don’t walk out of the bedroom with no pants on then” John said grabbing Marlena’s ass. Marlena looked at Steve and Kayla and smiled.
After decorating and last minute plans, John and Marlena finally had a moment to themselves in the kitchen. “I feel like I haven’t seen you all day” Marlena said wrapping her arms around John and squeezing his ass. “I have missed kissing your lips” John said holding Marlena’s head and kissing her softly. “Are you ready for tomorrow?” Marlena asked. “I feel like a kid at Christmas. I don’t think I will be able to sleep tonight” John said still holding Marlena’s head. “Good b/c I plan on keeping you awake Mr. Asleep before sunset” Marlena said with a smile. “That sounds good to me” John said giving Marlena another kiss. “Seriously, are you two hiding?” Brady asked walking towards John and Marlena. “Hey son” John said wrapping his arms around Marlena. “I think people are ready to head out. Big day tomorrow, are you two ready?” Brady said putting a hand on John and Marlena. “I am so ready son” John said putting his hand on Brady’s shoulder. “I am too” Marlena said putting her hand on Brady’s shoulder. “It is going to be a great day. I am going to head out. I love you both.” Brady said. “Wait son, where are you going?” John asked. “Eric, Austin and I are going to go to the boardwalk while the girls do their thing” Brady said. “Be careful son and have a good time. I love you” John said.
The house was quite, Belle was asleep in her room, the doors to the terrace were open with the ocean breeze blowing in the bedroom and John and Marlena were nude on their bed. “I don’t know what turns me on more” Marlena said with her head on John’s chest and fingers intertwined with John’s. “The fact that tonight is our last night making love as fiancé or that tomorrow I am going to be Mrs. John Black” Marlena said. John rolled onto his side “I am more turned on by this moment. When it is just you and I” John kissed Marlena softly sending blood flow throughout her body. “I have something I would like to tell you” Marlena said starting to sit up. “The other night when you told me you were going to work with Steve” John put his hand over Marlena’s mouth. “You don’t have to bring that up” John said. Marlena lowered John’s hand “Please let me finish” Marlena asked. John nodded. “I shouldn’t have jumped the gun. I promise to be more understanding and supportive.” “You were right Marlena” “John please” Marlena said with a lump in her throat. “I promise to be your lover, companion and friend, your partner in parenthood and your greatest fan. I promise to live in truth with you and to communicate fully, I gave you my heart and I pledge my love, devotion, faith and honor to you. You have given me the two best gifts I could’ve ever asked for, your love and our daughter. I will use all I have to make you feel the way you make me feel and I promise to love you for all the days of our lives” Marlena grabbed John’s left hand and kissed his ring finger. “This is my vow to you.” Marlena had tears in her eyes and love in her heart. “I wasn’t expecting that” John said holding onto Marlena’s hand. “I wanted to tell you when it was our moment. Tomorrow will be public and I wanted you to know how I feel from the heart.” John sat up “I will try and get through mine” John said and then cleared his throat. “Marlena, my love, you set my heart on fire and make my blood flow just knowing that you love me. You are my best friend and one true love. There is still a part of me that cannot believe that I’m the one who gets to marry you. I fall more and more in love with you every moment. I promise to love you unconditionally, cherish you and honor you. I promise to nurture your dreams and I promise to be your partner in all things. I promise to you that I will forever love and trust you.” John grabbed Marlena’s left hand and kissed her ring finger “this is my vow to you.” John felt his tears fall from his eyes. “I can’t believe I got through all that” he said still holding Marlena’s hand. Marlena, with her other hand, put it on John’s face “I love you more at this moment than I have ever in my life.” So close to his face “please make love to me the way you do” she said with need in her eyes. John kissed Marlena’s tears from her face and slowly lowered her to the bed. Feeling her heartbeat throughout her body and looking into his eyes, she was hypnotized under his spell of baby blue. She could feel the warmth of his skin on her face as he whipped her tears. “I love you” he said looking into her eyes as he slowly lowered to her lips which here quivering for his connection. Marlena wrapped her arms around John’s back and pulled him closer. She wanted to feel all of him. His warmth wrapped around her silky body. Ending the magical kiss, “I love you” she spoke with passion. Kissing her neck, chest, stomach, Marlena could feel her arousal increasing as he worked his way down her body. Moving over her waist, he kissed her legs and sat up kissing her feet. “You are all mine” he said looking at her body. Marlena felt like her body was lava as she could feel her blood boiling. John let go of Marlena’s feet and laid above her again “all of you” he said as he slowly entered her. Arching her head back in pure pleasure “all of me” she said. He felt so good in her. Even though they had made love moments before, this time was different. They were one and very much in love with each other. Marlena wrapped her legs around John and he grabbed her legs and spread them open on the bed going deeper in her but slowly. Capturing her chest with his mouth, John licked her. Marlena was starting to feel like a new woman in love. Looking down at John, she put her hands in his hair. Squeezing him inside her, John looked up at Marlena and smiled. Increasing the speed a little, John leaned backwards on his hands and watched himself moving in and out of Marlena. “Damn you are so sexy” he said with moans. Marlena held onto her chest moaning in desire. John was so turned on watching her reactions. Marlena wrapped her legs around John’s back and pulled him towards her “give me your mouth” she said pulling his head towards her’s. Rolling them over so Marlena was on top, she grinned and rested backwards on her hands watching as John moved in and out of her. “My turn to watch” she said smiling. “You are a goddess Marlena” John said trying to touch her but she was too far back. Squeezing while John was in her again caused him to sit up and hug her “you feel amazing” John yelled. Moving up and down on John caused Marlena’s chest to bounce in front of him. “Yes” he said as he squeezed her chest around his face. Holding him there, Marlena could feel her body about to lose it. Not wanting to end, Marlena fell forward causing John to lay on his back. Looking down at him smiling “sorry” she said. “For what?” he asked. “I know you were enjoying that and I was to but a little too much and I’m not done loving you yet” she said sitting up on him. “Marlena, you can go more than once” John said holding onto her hips. “I don’t have it in me to go more than once. This isn’t our first time tonight remember” she said with a smirk. “Oh I remember my love. I’m just glad Belle won’t be repeating the words she heard you say right outside her bedroom door” John said with a giggle. “I’ve told you before that it turns me on watching you with our children. I just couldn’t wait till we got to our bedroom to have you. Thank goodness we have the house to ourselves” Marlena said scratching her nails down John’s chest. “Yes, thank goodness” John said grabbing Marlena’s hands and pulling her towards him. “Let me make love to you on the terrace” John said looking into Marlena’s eyes. “Are you crazy, someone could see us” Marlena said looking outside. “Marlena, it is late and dark. No one will see us” John said. Marlena looked at John’s eyes and could see he was turned on at the thought. “Okay but we are taking this” Marlena said grabbing the bedspread. “Fuck yeah!” John yelled sitting up, holding Marlena, and walking towards the terrace. With her legs wrapped around his waist, Marlena covered her and John up with the blanket. “I am so turned on I don’t even think I can lay down” John said as he rested Marlena against the side of the house and moved in and out of her. Feeling the crisp breeze on her face, Marlena’s body was calm and relaxed. Feeling John in her and hearing the ocean waves, “this feels amazing” she said looking at John who was moaning her name. Feeling her high come back, Marlena was almost at her peak again. “If you don’t stop, I’m going to cum” Marlena said letting go of the blanket and holding onto John’s face. “I can’t stop honey, you feel so good” John said with passion in his blue eyes. Forgetting they were no longer covered, Marlena rested her head against the wall while holding onto John. “Yes… yes… yes…” John said with sharp breathing. “John!!!” Marlena yelled as she released her love for John. “Hot damn Marlena” John said as he released his love for her. Looking into each other’s eyes, “I love you” they both said. John let go of Marlena’s hips helping her stand and covered them up. John held Marlena in his arms as they looked out over the balcony “tomorrow, right there” John pointed at the beach “all my dreams will come true as you become my wife” he said. “We will be living the same dream my love, forever” Marlena said.
John and Marlena were woken up by knocking on their bedroom door. “Wake up! John, Marlena… wake up, it’s wedding day” Kayla said. John opened his eyes and saw Marlena looking at him with tears in her eyes “what wrong?” he asked as he started to sit up in worry. Marlena held onto John’s arm as she sat up too “absolutely nothing” she said. “Why are you crying?” John said wiping her tears. “John, Marlena come on” Kayla yelled again. “Be right out” John yelled back. “About damn time” Kayla said. “Marlena my lady, why are you crying?” “I’m not crying b/c I’m sad or anything is wrong. I’m crying b/c every girl dreams of this day and I get to live it. I am the happiest woman right now. I have you, our children” Marlena kissed John’s lips “our friends” she kissed him again “and you” she kissed him with a little more passion and heat. John held onto Marlena’s head as he kissed her inhaling her mouth. Falling on top of John “we can be late to our own wedding right?” Marlena asked with a smile looking down at John. “Yes we can” John said pulling Marlena’s head towards his to kiss her again. “People are here Mom, let’s get moving” Sami yelled from the door. John and Marlena laughed. “Apparently we are already late” John said laughing. “Okay fine, I’ll be right there” Marlena yelled. “I will see you at the alter my bride” John said hugging Marlena. “Oh yes you will” she said whispering in his ear. John rolled off the bed, grabbed some shorts and put them on and walked towards the door. Looking back at Marlena, laying nude on the bed watching him, “I love you my lady” he said with a smile. “I love you too my surfer boy. Please don’t forget to put underwear on for the wedding” Marlena said with a smile. “Maybe” John said winking at her. “Will you please cover up so I can open this door. Who knows if anyone is standing on the other end” John said. “Don’t play the tease game with me. It’s our wedding day and that is enough of a tease for me” she said rolling herself up in blankets. John opened the door “John” Marlena yelled. “Hey there is the groom” someone yelled in the hallway. John smiled and looked back at Marlena “yes.” “If you wanna play the game, keep your phone on you at all times” Marlena said starting to uncover herself. “Okay” John said real quick shutting the door so no one saw Marlena. “Rosy cheeks there man” Bo said patting John’s shoulder. “Yeah, Marlena does that to me sometimes” John said walking towards the stairs looking back at his bedroom door. “Is my Mom dressed? Can I go in there?” Sami said walking out of Belle’s room holding her. “Give her a moment and then she should be okay” John said. “Okay” Sami said walking back towards Belle’s room. “Wait Sami” John said walking towards her. “Good morning my sweet girls, I love you” John said hugging Sami and Belle. “That’s all. I just wanted to tell you two that and give you a hug” John said with a smile. “Thanks John. Good morning” Sami said.
It was a struggle but between the kids Steve and Kayla, John and Marlena hadn’t seen each other throughout the day. Getting things ready for the wedding and party made the day go by very fast. “I get to marry your Daddy today” Marlena said to Belle as she sat her on her knee. “You have said that 20 times Mom” Sami said doing Marlena’s hair. “I’m just so excited. I can’t believe this day is already here” Marlena said. “You’re really good at doing hair Sami” Carrie said. “Thanks” Sami replied. “I am so glad you all are here to celebrate this day with us. It means so much. I wish I could see Brady and Eric before the ceremony” Marlena said looking around the room. “I can go get them if you would like” Carrie said. “Oh would you? Thank you so much honey. I haven’t seen them all day or my fiancé” Marlena said. “Mom, you were with John this morning remember” Sami said. “That seems like days ago though” Marlena said. “In just a couple hours, you will see him again” Carrie said. “That’s too long. Wait, I know, Sami are you about done?” Marlena asked. “I… am… done… there ya go Mom” Sami said. Marlena stood up with Belle “what are you doing?” Carrie asked. “You can’t go see John” she continued. Marlena looked at Carrie and smiled “I’m not going to see him in person. He is still here though isn’t he?” Marlena asked looking outside. Sami took Belle from Marlena “yes he is. He is outside playing game with the guys and the rest of the guest” she said. “Okay, I am going to go upstairs real quick. Sami, you okay with Belle?” Marlena asked. “Of course” Sami answered. “Sami, why don’t you, Belle and I go and get Brady and Eric so Marlena can see them” Carrie suggested. Marlena walked towards the stairs “I can text the boys. You girls can go outside.” “Marlena, your hair looks great. Are you ready for your makeup?” Kayla asked walking in the house with Hope. Walking up the stairs “actually, I was going to do something first and then I will be ready” Marlena said. “Okay, we can wait here” Hope said looking at Kayla. “Oh you don’t need to do that” Marlena said. “Mom, someone needs to watch you and make sure you don’t see John” Sami said. “Sami, he is probably with friends who are saying the same thing. I don’t think that will be happening” Marlena said. “I will be right down. You ladies go have fun. I will text one of you” Marlena said before she walked to her room. “Should we believe her?” Hope asked. “She has a point. There are so many people by John. I don’t think he will be able to get away” Kayla said. “She’s probably right” Carrie said.
Standing at the French doors in their bedroom, Marlena looked for John on the beach. “Damn there are so many people out there” she said to herself. ‘Where are you my surfer boy?’ Marlena texted John. ‘In the garage grabbing more ice, you?’ John replied. Opening the doors and standing on the terrace ‘standing where you made love to me last night’ Marlena answered. ‘Are you alone?’ ‘yes, u?’ ‘yes and I want to see you’ ‘I might have babysitters in the living room’ ‘I have had a few of those too’ ‘I want your hands on me’ Marlena didn’t get a reply. “Maybe he got busted” Marlena thought to herself. Seeing Hope, Kayla, Carrie and Sami on the deck with Belle made her realize she didn’t have babysitters. Walking towards the bedroom door, it opened and John walked in. “John honey, what are you doing here?” Marlena asked. “You want my hands on you” he said shutting the door and walking towards her. Removing her robe “and I want to touch you” he said then devoured her mouth. Picking her up, he carried her towards the bed “no not here. If someone comes to the door, they will hear us” Marlena said. “We can’t leave this room” John said. “Bathroom” she said and John walked them to the bathroom and shut the door. Setting Marlena on the counter of the double sinks, he removed his shorts and entered her slowly. “Oh fuck yeah Marlena” John yelled. Marlena covered John’s mouth “Shhhh” she said with a giggle. “I know this feels great but I don’t want to get busted.” “I have wanted to be with you like this all day” John said holding onto Marlena’s head. “I can’t explain to you how much I have missed you” Marlena said. Holding onto John’s neck, he moved in and out of her harder and harder. Moaning and groaning, Marlena was feeling release and relaxed. “I needed this” she said looking into John’s eyes. “So did I my lady… so did I” John said forcing out of his dry mouth. Hitting all the right spots, Marlena wasn’t going to last. “Yes, John… right there… yes” Marlena said in a whisper. Kissing her with a powerful kiss, John and Marlena came together. Looking into each other’s eyes “I have never seen you look so beautiful as you do right now” John said. With a tear in her eyes “I love you” Marlena said. “I love you and I love your hair. You are so beautiful. I could get drunk on your beauty” John said. “Thank you my love.” Marlena said with a soft kiss. “I don’t want to but I should probably go” John said. Helping Marlena down from the counter “you are probably right” she said giving him a hug. Looking in the mirror at Marlena’s backside “damn that is a hot ass” John said putting his hand on her. Marlena turned around and smiled looking at her and John in the mirror. “We are a cute couple” she said with her arms around John’s waist. “Proof we complete each other” John said then kissed Marlena. “Yes” she said.
“Everyone is waiting Marlena. Are you read?” Kayla asked Marlena as all the woman were standing in the living room in their coral dresses with flip flops and hair up. “I have never been more ready. Thank you for everything” Marlena said to Kayla. “This wouldn’t be happening without you” Marlena said with a hand on Kayla face. “I am so glad you are happy. I will see you out there” Kayla said. Marlena turned around and looked at Carrie and Sami who was holding Belle. “I love you girls so very much and I am so proud of everything you have become. Thank you for helping me.” “Marlena, we wouldn’t be anywhere else” Carrie said holding Marlena’s hand. “We love you Mom” Sami said holding Marlena’s other hand. “Okay, let’s do this” Eric said walking into the living room with Brady wearing a white button up shirt and khaki pants with no shoes. “I have the board” Brady said holding up a surf board with a seat on it for Belle. “I can’t believe your father talked me into that” Marlena laughed. “Let’s get you two married” Eric said kissing Marlena on the cheek. Marlena was floating. Having all her children in her wedding was her dream and it was coming true with her dream man. Carrie wrapped her arm around Eric’s and they walked out of the living room onto the deck while the music played. The air was still, the sky was a blanket of blue with cotton balls and everything was perfect. John stood at the alter in his white button up shirt and khaki shorts with his hair a mess just like Marlena liked it. Smiling ear to ear, it took everything John had not to jump up and scream. Seeing Eric and Carrie walk towards him, made the moment seem real. The beach was full of people and laughter filled the air as the audience saw Brady and Sami pulling baby Belle on the surf board. “Nice touch” Eric whispered to John. John smiled “I figured that should be the first board she goes on just like her mother” John said. Eric looked at John confused. “I’ll tell ya that story some other time Eric” John said patting Eric on the shoulder. John felt like a true family standing at the alter with his children waiting for his bride. The crowd stood up and everyone looked towards the deck. Marlena walked up wearing a white halter top long length flow dress with a low back. John was frozen and his eyes were glued to her. It felt as if it was just him and her. Her tan skin, hair up and long earrings made her look straight out of a magazine. Slowly walking up to John, Marlena could feel her body wanting his. Taking her hand, John walked with Marlena towards the alter. “You take my breath away” John said to Marlena. Marlena couldn’t take the smile off her face. “We’re all here today to celebrate the relationship of John Black and Marlena Evans and their commitment they share with one another” the priest said. “Amen!” Steve yelled causing John and Marlena to laugh. “Marriage is telling the person you love that you’re not going anywhere and that’s a powerful commitment for two people to make to one another. A good marriage must be built on the foundation of this commitment. It is standing together and facing the world. John and Marlena have asked I read the following verse from the Bible, first Corinthians. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. John and Marlena will now exchange their vows to one another. John please repeat after me, I, John take you, Marlena, to be my wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad. I promise to love you unconditionally, to honor and respect you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” John repeated the words while tears flowed down his cheeks and he squeezed Marlena’s hands. “Marlena please repair after me, I, Marlena take you, John, to be my husband, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad. I promise to love you unconditionally, to honor and respect you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” Marlena was floating as her eyes were frozen on her groom as she spoke her vows. “We will not exchange rings.” Marlena turned to Sami and was handed the ring as John turned to Brady and was handed his ring. “John, please take Marlena’s hand and repeat these words. I give you this ring, as a symbol of our love for today and tomorrow, and for all the days to come. Wear it as a sign of what we have promised on this day and know that my love is present even when I am not. As this ring encircles your finger always remember as does your love encircle my heart.” John repeated the words and placed the ring on Marlena’s finger then kissed her hand. “I love you” he said. “Marlena, please take John’s hand and repeat these words. I give you this ring, as a symbol of our love for today and tomorrow, and for all the days to come. Wear it as a sign of what we have promised on this day and know that my love is present even when I am not. As this ring encircles your finger always remember as does your love encircle my heart.” Marlena repeated the words and placed the ring on John’s finger then kissed his hand. “Marlena and John you have professed your love by exchanging your vows. You have symbolized your commitment by exchanging rings. With all of this there is just one more question I need each of you to answer and then we’re off to the beach party to celebrate. Marlena, do you take John to be your husband; to live together in the covenant of marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?” Marlena, with tears in her eyes and love in her heart “I do” she said looking at John. “John, do you take Marlena to be your wife; to live together in the covenant of marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?” John squeezed Marlena’s hand trying to fight back the tears “I do.” “By the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. John, you may” John held his hand up “I know what to do” John said causing everyone to laugh. John wrapped his arms around Marlena, captured her mouth and dipped her. The crowd clapped and screamed with excitement. Marlena was still floating. John set Marlena up on her feet but kept his arms around her. “It’s my great honor and privilege to be the first to present to you Mr. and Mrs. John Black!” and John kissed Marlena again. Marlena, with her arms wrapped around John waist, looked into his eyes and said “If I am dreaming this… please don’t ever wake me.”
The Jarlena Journal 
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