***
Jake changed into one of his new suits from England. Brian had gotten them delivered sooner than expected. When Hayley saw him she said, "You look sexy as hell. Please promise me that I can undress you later tonight?" She begged.
Jake laughed and turned around to see Hayley with her hair swept up wearing a long black and gold gown with gold slippers. She looked stunning. Jake grinned from ear to ear.
"Baby, you take my breath away." He said as he stared at her.
"I'm hoping your parents will like." She said.
"I'm sure they will." He said and kissed her cheek lightly, "I don't want to smudge that makeup…yet." He said grinning.
Marvina was dressed smartly in a black shirt and skirt. The servers had arrived and the bartender was making drinks. Marvina was in her element; ordering everyone about. She smiled at Hayley and Jake as they came out of the bedroom. "Everything is arranged. We are just waiting for you to pick up your parents Jake and then we'll be ready by the time the Cassidy's get here and you return."
Jake looked at his watch, kissed Hayley again and left to pick up his parents.
He was gone about 15 minutes when Mary arrived. She and Hayley embraced. "Wow, Hayley you look so great. I saw that in the spring collection." Mary said.
"I bought it from the designer. It's beautiful. You look great too." Hayley said as she admired the blue jeweled cocktail dress Mary wore.
Mary whispered, "Giovanni allowed me to buy it. I have never owned such an expensive dress before."
Hayley laughed, "You're going to be my sister-in-law. Whatever you want just ask."
"Jake's taken care of me so no worries." Mary said smiling.
Hayley took both her hands and said, "If you need anything, anything at all please don't hesitate to ask."
One of the servers handed them a glass of white wine as Marvina whispered. "Just one to calm your nerves before they all descend on you." She winked as she left them.
Hayley said thank you and sipped her wine as she and Mary talked. Denise and Daniel arrived next. Their coats were taken and Hayley admired how fetching Denise looked in a red sparkly cocktail dress. They were introduced to Mary by Hayley and sat down on the sofa to talk. Daniel walked around the apartment. It was beautiful and spacious. He knew that Matthew had purchased this place. He and Denise were in the market for something new now that Denise had received her trust. Too bad this was taken because it was some place very special.
Daniel went out to the balcony in the cold air and looked out to see New Jersey across the water. The server came outside and brought him a glass of white wine. He was thinking about his life before he met Samantha. He was so damn naive and so was she. He thought the world was black or white, good or bad. He had never known such grays until he met the Cassidy's.
He had also never known such power or such joy as when he tied Denise up and suspended her. She loved everything they did together and he loved teasing and playing with her body; bringing her nearly to orgasm then denying her. Denise would crawl to him begging him for release and he would take her as she thanked him for being her love and her master.
When they first met, he didn't know what a Dom or submissive was. But he soon learned that he was indeed a Dom and his beautiful wife, his lovely and pliable submissive.
Daniel had seen the photo of Hayley with the cane marks on her body. He admired Jake. He too had learned from the Madame, but his torture device was the whip. He had all different kinds and carried a small one in his briefcase so that he could whip Denise anytime or any place.
Daniel heard the door open and his reverie stopped as he turned around and saw his in-laws enter the apartment. He came back inside closing the balcony door behind him and took a long pull of his wine.
Matthew and Helen arrived. Their coats were taken and they greeted Hayley and Denise. They were introduced to Mary. Matthew gave Mary an appraising look up and down. If he could cheat, he would love to be with someone as lovely as the sister of his new son-in-law. C'est domage he thought.
***
Henry and Susan were very impressed when they got into Jake's car. They had never ridden in a Bentley before and felt like royals. Susan asked her son, "Do I look all right? I know you said to dress up."
"Mother you look beautiful." Said Jake and she did. His mother always looked good. Her white and black hair was swept off her face in an up do and held together by a silver comb that matched her silver and black long dress. His father was in a new suit and looked very uncomfortable. Jake had taken Henry shopping at Saks and bought him two new suits; this dark blue one was one of them.
Jake parked the car and opened the door for his mother who got out and took his hand. "Son, I'm so nervous. I feel as if I'm meeting royalty." Susan said.
Henry grunted, "They're just white folks. He puts on his pants same as me. I'm not worried about them. They just better be good to my son; that's all I care about."
Nathanial arrived and was on the elevator when it opened to the garage. He hugged his mother and shook hands with his father and brother as they rode up to the penthouse.
***
Hayley greeted them at the door as they entered. Mary hugged her parents and Hayley introduced Susan and Henry to Matthew and Helen. Denise and Daniel were also introduced, as were Mary and Nathanial.
The men shook hands, the ladies remarked on each other's clothes. The servers passed hors d'oeuvres.
Marvina announced that dinner was ready and everyone went into the dining room. Hayley was very impressed with the table setting. She smiled at Marvina. Marvina did a little bow as a thank you to Hayley for appreciating her work.
Glasses of champagne were passed out and before the meal began, everyone made a toast to Hayley and Jake.
Dinner was a triumph for Marvina. Even Henry who was very picky about his food was impressed with how Marvina had prepared a meal that was soul food with a twist. Her biscuits were lighter than air and Helen remarked that she might steal her away. Marvina replied, "I learned this from Cook, Mrs. Cassidy."
Helen looked surprised that she knew Cook.
After dinner and dessert, everyone went back into the living room. Henry and Matthew went over to have a man-to-man talk. "They make a beautiful couple." Matthew said.
"Yes, your daughter is a very nice girl." Henry said.
Matthew smiled, but his smile did not meet his eyes, "I think we should get right down to it. Mr. Harrison are you upset because my daughter is white?"
Henry turned red, "No I've gotten over that. I'm just worried about the money issue."
"Ah." Matthew said his smile broad "Yes we are very wealthy, I make no excuse for that. Jake is a wonderful young man. He has the qualities that I want for a man who would marry my Hayley. She's my youngest and I have a hard time letting her go as I'm sure you are about your daughter Mary. What I can tell you is that the kids will want for nothing. They will have a rich life."
Henry thought about this for a moment, "I just don't want my son to feel as if he has to compete."
Matthew shook his head, "There is no competition. Hayley and Jake will live their lives. We cannot change the fact that we are very wealthy and Jake will benefit from that wealth as have my other sons and daughter-in laws."
Daniel came over at that moment and sat down, "I understand how you feel Mr. Harrison. My parents felt the same way, but Denise and I have worked it out and we make financial decisions together."
