Isabelle woke up from Jean-Marie's caressing fingers. She snuggled back tighter against him while his hand caressed her side and thigh, then moved up to her shoulder and down her arm. His lips felt hot in the back of her neck and when he growled softly it made her skin crawl with excitement. She stroked his erection between her buttocks, moaning softly.
He moved his hand down between her legs and let his fingers fire up her arousal more. 'Take me again, please?' she moaned and he gave her a soft bite in her neck.
'Guide me inside.' he growled in her neck and she reached back to slide his erection inside her with a satisfying sigh.
He kept his movements torturing slow while her lust built up to the point of exploding, then finished her off with a growl and a bite in her neck as he thrust hard inside her. She panted while she enjoyed the feeling of his liquid heat spreading inside her.
He pushed up on his elbow and kissed her. 'Thank you..' he whispered. 'I'm experiencing joys I never thought I'd feel again.'
She kissed him back passionately, then pulled back after a while. 'If I may, I'll try to give you as much joy as you want.' she said, wanting to see him as happy as he had been before.
They kissed until they needed to get up, and she joined him in his shower where they washed each other with great care. She didn't bother slipping on her t-shirt before going to her room to get dressed, seeing how he enjoyed watching her naked body.
When she came back up to collect a few reports he had kept in his study she saw the door to the forbidden room wide open and Jean-Marie standing next to the crib, holding the two plush animals in his arms while he stared at one of the pictures.
She moved closer, but kept a distance from the room and waited in case he needed her. Without looking at her he held out his hand to her, and she went to him. She put her hand in his and he stroked hers gently with his thumb.
'I need to find some closure.' he said, his voice sounding tired. 'I think I'll just throw this away.'
'No!' she said, then bowed her head when he looked surprised at her. 'I know it's not my place to tell you what to do, but, please don't throw such important memories away that held so much love..' She looked up at him. 'Could I at least have the plush animals? I don't want to see them thrown away.. They're too precious..'
He gave her a gentle smile and handed her the two animals. 'Then they are yours.'
His dark mood lifted as he saw the happiness light up her face while she stroked the dog's and cat's heads.
'About the crib.' he said and her expression turned back to worry. 'Maybe I'll just keep it in a corner for now.'
She squeezed his hand lightly as her smile returned and he felt for the first time that he might be able to move on.
***
'You look beautiful.' Jean-Marie said when Isabelle walked into the kitchen, dressed in one of the new suits for work. She had chosen a navy blue one with lighter blue blouse and matching shoes.
'Thank you.' she said and moved in front of him, fiddling with her fingers. 'I'd like to thank you again for the wardrobe, so.., can I kiss you..?'
He put the plate he had in his hand away and gave her a loving smile. 'I'd like that.'
She moved against him, stroked his chest and put her lips on his. He moved his arms around her back and took the back of her neck, kissing her tenderly for a moment, then she opened up and invited him in.
He loved her lips and tongue and taste and kissed her eagerly. She couldn't get enough of him and wished they could kiss forever and ever, but the oven alarm forced them to pause for the moment.
'Sit.' he said softly. 'Warm croissants with jam and chocolate are coming up.'
She nodded and sat down at the table and kept her eyes on him while he emptied the oven and set the table.
***
On the elevator ride up to the office he turned to caress her cheek. 'I know Colette and Samantha have been very curious lately about us.'
She blushed and nodded. 'I won't say anything if you don't want to.'
'Think you can keep such a thing a secret between you women?'
'I'll try really hard!' she said, a little desperate.
He leaned forward and kissed her lips softly. 'I only ask that you not tell them about my past.' he whispered.
She gazed into his eyes, her heart racing. 'I won't, ever.'
'Good girl.' he said and gave her a wink with a little smirk. 'Time to become the horrible boss again.'
She chuckled. 'I don't mind, as long as you reward me with a kiss.'
This time he felt the butterflies flutter in his stomach and suppressed a happy grin because they reached their floor.
'Good morning, Colette.' he said as he passed the front desk.
'Good morning, Mr. BΓͺte.' she said, then whispered. 'What happened?' to Isabelle who took a look at the mail.
'What do you mean?'
'He's, happy?'
'Really?' asked Isabelle as she tried to casually read a pamphlet.
Colette looked suspiciously at her. 'And you're absolutely glowing..'
'I just had a really nice shower.' Isabelle said with a shrug.
'Nu-uh. I know what I see, and you two have been playing together..' Colette said and leaned back in her chair, smiling deviously.
'Well.., maybe.' Isabelle said, looking innocently.
'Damn, girl. How did it go?' Colette asked, leaning forward.
'Have to tell you later.' Isabelle said with a sly grin. 'Need to sort out the schedule now.'