Cum splattered on to Maeve's swollen, pink mottled breasts as she went "AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH!" into her ejaculation, trailing his by only one second., The mother of three, licking her tits clean, watched under lowered lids as he washed his dripping cock in the hand-basin. Before long he'd be as good as his father and grandfather at getting her off.
Mike Johns attached that new introduction to his revised manuscript and emailed it to the editor. He muttered – "Well Lisbet, you wanted hot sex nearer the start of the novel, not at page 16, so try this one for size. Wonder when you last had an orgasm Lisbet; 15 years ago, huh?"
Mike sat in a lookout tower high above the shipping channel of the secondary port. Ten to twelve movements occurred every twenty-four hours; they were monitored and directed when necessary. The duty officer's other main task was filing four-hourly weather reports – visual and instrument readings.
For two years Mike had taken to hobbies to ease the boredom on his 12-hour watch – 6:00 to 18:00 hours over a month and then alternating to give Sebastian relief for a month by taking the night shift. The widow of a former lighthouse keeper, Mrs Owen, was the relief standby and weekend substitute.
First Mike had made silver jewelry to cut the boredom, lovely pieces which Mrs Owen sold at the markets, taking a small commission. Then he painted in water colours ships passing lighthouses, the occasional ship at sea in a violent storm and very occasionally flocks of seagulls. Now he was trying to write hot sexy novels.
The phone went. "North Head Signal Station – Duty officer Mike Johns speaking."
"Good God, is that what you do? Your mini CV just says you are ex-navy and now work for the Port Authority in guidance work. I had no idea what that meant."
"Pardon me, but do I know you?"
"It's Lisbet Chesterton from Hot Romances."
"Good God, Lisbet. You sound young and gorgeous?"
"Oh dear, have I caught you on Marijuana Day?" she giggled.
"No, nothing stronger than coffee is allowed when on duty and four hours before coming on duty. It's just that I imagined you as a retired school teacher or something like that."
"Why was that, Mike?"
"Your instructions are so precise and severe as if promising a rap over the knuckles if you are not obeyed."
She laughed. They talked about what cover design for his book and she took some notes to flesh out his CV details and asked him to mail a professional quality head and shoulders photo of himself for the back cover. She believed it likely the senior editor would accept the ms now and Lisbet wanted everything ready to go should his ms receive the green light. She then began asking with real interest about his job and ended up accepting Mike's invitation to visit on Thursday at 3:00.
"You'll see a navy frigate entering through the heads at 3:22."
"Three twenty-two sounds awfully precise."
"It is the navy."
She giggled and he thought she was cute, wondering if she were in a relationship.
At 2:55 Mike had the side window shutters barely open so was able to use his binoculars to watch Miss Chesterton climb from her car,learning that she was wearing white panties and had a tan that went right to their elastic. Her face was plain but pleasant, her breasts looked small but her body was athletic. She looked about thirty-four, tall with long brown hair – the eye color was secreted behind fashionable sun glasses.
At exactly 3:00 he answered the door bell, bowed and gave the woman ten years his junior the dazzling smile that naval officers in their Number One's managed so consistently, except he was in Port Authority khaki shorts and shirt with epaulettes indicating the maritime rank of captain – he'd risen to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the Navy.
"I checked the morning newspaper – the frigate is the Triton, the same name of the God of water of Greek mythology.
"That's right, you looked that up as well, smart girl."
"No, I knew that."
The radio went. "Excuse me."
It was the Triton making contact. Using the huge binoculars on a swivel, Mike acknowledge and said she was on course and advising no other sizeable vessels were in the channel but to be aware of some small fishing craft.
Lisbet queried why there was no tug.
"It's a naval vessel, 3800 tons, almost 400 feet long with a complement of 180 officers and men. The officer in charge decides whether or not he wants a tug. We have a pilot on board but he is only there in case advise is needed – the navy does not hand over its ships unless in capitulation.
"You seem to know a lot about Triton. Of course, you were a naval gunner or something. Tell me, were you a Petty Officer – I've always wondered what they petted."
"You're adorable," Mike smiled. "Please excuse me for being so personal."
"You're in command here; I'm in your hands."
Standing a very close, Lisbet watched Mike wet his upper lip, her gaze steady, her look unyielding.
When Triton was abreast of the radio crackled and an authoritative voice barked, "Gunnery detail, honorary salute. Fire!"
"Oh God," screamed Lisbet, hurling herself at Mike as she heard the explosive charge and saw the puff of smoke following the explosive flash from the side of Triton.
Mike hugged her as hard as he dared, face buried into her neck, feeling her trebling body against his. He reached up, positioned a signal lamp and acknowledged the honor.
The radio crackled. "We have our glasses on you Mike, all five of us. What is the name of the crumpet in your arms?"
"Lisbet, she's here doing research. You guys scared the crap out of her."
"Lisbet, sweet name. Don't forget modern women prefer use of condoms, Mike. Triton message ends."
Finding it impossible to pull away from Mike's grip, Lisbet said, "So they weren't shooting real cannon balls at us or whatever they shoot?"
"No, just a blank; it's a signal gun."
"Well why would they want to scare the crap out of me?"
"They are navy men. Actually it was a tiny ceremonial thing – a mark of respect to me, I guess you could call it. I was Triton's commissioning commanding officer and gave her up three years ago to come ashore in retirement; my wife was dying."
"Oh Mike. Lisbet turned and hugged him, her eyes moist. I'm so sorry – two lady loves lost; it's so sad."
"I cry no more"
"Oh Mike," cried Lisbet, bursting into tears.
His grip on her tightened his eyes moist.
* * * *
And so began a romance. Half an hour after their moment of tenderness Lisbet returned to the city. At the car she'd reached up and kissed Mike on the cheek, saying tremulously, "We must meet again."
"I'd like that."
"I'll be in touch. You may need to look away. This car is a damn fool of a thing for a woman to get into."
"I'm ex-Navy, taught not to look away."
She sighed and as she spread to haul one leg under the steering wheel; she paused to show a great display and said, "Something to remember me by, Mike."
Mike snapped to attention and saluted. "It will be my pleasure, Miss Chesterton."
That evening Lisbet called her current male friend. "I'm sorry, Alex, but I've met someone else."