"I love you too." I replied.
We embraced. I do not remember how long we embraced. It must have been a couple of minutes. So pleasant.
"Marti, our romance has been incredible. We love each other, but we do not know each other. Let's take this gradually and grow together as a couple."
"I agree."
She gave me a big hug.
"Speaking of growing together, Chloe and I are going on a weeklong Mediterranean cruise before she returns to grad school. Join us on the cruise. It will be a great way to spend time together."
"Sounds great. What's the cruise line and where do we go?"
"The cruise is with Regent Seven Seas. The cruise starts at Rome's port and ends at Barcelona. Everything is inclusive including flying business class. I will get us adjoining cabins. I'll take care of the details."
"One thing, we must stay in separate cabins. You have three kids and I have four. We have to set standards for the kids and our reputations, especially yours in the community."
"I could not agree more."
"Regarding vacations, I think it is fair for you to pay for one and I pay for the next. Regent Seven Seas is rich for my blood. Royal Caribbean is my style."
"That works for me."
"Since we have been dating the Frank and Nancy Sinatra song with the line 'I ruin it all by saying somethin' stupid like I love you' has been in my head for weeks."
"Ah, that's so sweet."
The next day we made arrangements for my kids and their spouses to meet Marti. The meeting would be Saturday evening. The daughter and son-in-law from Denver would use frequent flyer miles to fly in at such a late date avoiding high air fares.
Friday after dinner with Marti's friends we went to my place. Marti disappeared into my walk in closed. She emerged wearing a crotchless O-ring bikini bottom.
This was the first Friday where she returned to my bedroom wearing an incredibly sexy outfit. That outfit made the sex better. Going forward every Friday and Saturday she put on a different sexy outfit.
Marti's sexy clothes ran the gamut. Small triangle bikini tops, tear drop bikini tops, tie string bikini tops and bottoms, crotchless teddys, bandeau tops, strapless dresses, camisoles, off the shoulder tops, plunging neckline dresses, tube tops. The outfits were incredibly stimulating.
The next day everybody met at my house at 6:00 PM. There would be my 4 children, the 3 spouses and 3 grandchildren. I brought in BBQ to be served on the kitchen island buffet style.
The evening went great. Marti worked the room like a politician. She spent enough time with each of them that they felt comfortable with her. My youngest is the nervous type, but Marti won her over too.
With all my kids in town the family hung out with me Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Marti's name came up. The reviews were positive.
I called Marti Sunday evening to tell her what my kids said about her. She was delighted.
During our Wednesday night telephone call Marti brought up Friday night.
"After dinner I want to try bondage. Thinking about it makes me so incredibly horny."
"Bondage is built upon trust. You have to trust me completely."
"I do."
"I will never do anything to hurt you or try anything dangerous."
"There is no doubt in my mind you will be careful."
"Just to be safe say the word 'Red' if you want me to stop. If you cannot talk and want me to stop start humming 'The Happy Birthday Song'. You have to be safe with bondage."
"Got it. I'm dying to try it."
"I will use restraints that go under the bed with cuffs or soft cotton rope, a sleep mask and neckties for a gag. If you don't like the cuffs or rope I will use neckties.
"Just as long as the rope is not itchy."
"Deal. Cotton rope is the softest rope there is. But I will start with cuff restraints, no chances of rope marks."
"Any special clothes you want me to change into?"
"Well yes. The crotchless O-ring bikini bottoms. Seeing you topless and wearing the O-ring bikini bottoms is the sexiest outfit I have ever seen."
"Consider it done."
Friday evening we dined at our favorite Italian restaurant. Marti ate dinner faster than usual. Twice she said "I'm looking forward to tonight" with a gleam in her eyes.
She drank two glasses of Merlot. I had iced tea.
When we got to my place Marti stopped in the living room.
She said "Make this evening memorable" with a big smile on her face.
Marti headed to the master bedroom walk in closet with her purse.
I bought the restraints with cuffs and a ball gag at a Cirilla's. The cotton rope came from a local hardware store. I bought 100 ft and cut 4 10' lengths. Earlier that day I slid the restraints with cuffs under my bed. The restraints with cuffs set were lengthened enough for Marti's size. I placed the sleep mask, neckties and a ball gag on the end table on my side of the bed.
At that moment Marti entered the bedroom dressed in her O-ring bikini bottom and a smile. She looked incredibly sexy with that O-ring and perfect all over tan.
"You look incredible."
"Thank you." She giggled and smiled a shy smile.
Grabbing the sleep mask, I approached her. We kissed softly to begin. During the kiss I slid the sleep mask on her head. Breaking off the kiss I spun her around twice. Marti hugged me. The left side of her head rested on my heart. She could feel it pounding. "I love you." she whispered.
My palms pushed against her clavicles. Her tush landed on the bed. I maneuvered her body to the middle of the bed.