I am up early Sunday morning. Figure I should get a head start on wood. There is some scouting around and I find some dead trees that don't take much effort to bring down. Then the pickup is loaded. An old saw for now. A chainsaw when I can afford it. Soon I'm shirtless and splitting wood. I notice at some point; Anna is standing there watching me with two coffee cups.
"Come here Sugar and take a break."
Coffee sounds mighty good, but not before I have some of Anna's lips.
Anna says.
"Bring some of that wood inside and I'll get the wood stove going. Breakfast will follow soon after."
So, I do, and Anna gets busy in the kitchen. I return to my wood chopping. Lily comes out, still in pajamas with a large glass of milk. She plops down and watches. The sweat is rolling down me in rivers. Anna brings me more coffee and I take a break.
Lily talks.
"Chuck, do you love my momma?"
That kind of caught me off-guard,
but I answer.
"Yes, Lily I do love your momma."
Lily thinks for a moment and asks.
"Do you love me too?"
I know the answer is important. So, I say.
"Yup, I love you just as much as I love your momma."
This makes her smile.
I really wasn't ready for her next question.
"You two gonna get me some brothers or sisters?"
I stopped and sat down next to Lily and answered.
"I don't know the answer to that Lily. But I hope so."
She was happy with that, and we sat together in silence for a bit.
Not long after, Anna calls us in for breakfast. There was sausage and eggs with toast. I was famished. I had things to be done today. The barn will need to be ready soon. The owner wants to move cattle and a few horses out here. The barn is a priority. Anna joins me in the barn after the kitchen is cleaned up. The two of us make some good progress and Lily runs around exploring and playing. I keep lookin' up at the haymow with already fond memories.
Anna says.
"Keep your mind on the job. Time for that later."
And she adds a giggle.
The work is hard and plentiful. I can't remember ever being happier.
The barn gets to be in shape. The corral needs a little attention too. Anna makes us all some lunch. As soon as that is finished, its back to work. I intend to make good on my word to the owner. The barn and outbuilding have some old tools here and there. They ain't nothin' fancy but they work. Knock off some of the rust or give it an edge and they're fine. I even found an old grinding wheel. The wood will need to be replaced. A couple of pitchforks, some shovels and there were even a few old oil lamps in the outbuildings. They will be useful.
By the time the end of the day was around, Anna and I was powerful dirty. I had rigged up an outside shower for now. At least until the inside was done. We both cleaned up and headed in to relax and make some supper. Anna took great joy in parading around in just a towel for me to see. Lily had played and run around all day. She was bushed. I don't know that she's ever had this much room to run. I will have to return to work tomorrow. Anna was going to stay on at the house to clean and work. No more café work for her. She was looking forward to being a mom and stay-at-home spouse. Wife, I like the sound of that.
We three settle down to a simple dinner. The refrigerator is old but works okay. It will be an early morning for us. Lily is cleaned up and changed for bed. Anna and I follow not long after. Hopefully, Lily's bedroom furniture comes in soon. But this is okay for now. It is a good night's sleep. A little different being out here. A different kind of quiet. Out here you can hear the wildlife. It was a good sleep.
I felt Anna get out of bed early. She was gonna fire up the wood stove and make us breakfast and coffee. Now I could have slept, but I didn't. Anna got some help with all that. Lily, however, slumbered on.
Anna and I sat with coffee. She speaks.
"Sugar, I got a list of things we could use from town. Could you check on Lily's bedroom? Then I got a grocery list."
I take a quick glance.
"Yeah, I can do this."
It then occurs to me that she has no transportation if I have the truck. Really, I don't need the truck if I have a horse out here. Then Anna can have the truck all day. I will get this all worked out. Lily plods out and the three of us eat. It's time for me to leave. I am followed on to the porch by my two girls.
I stop, turn, and speak.
"Come here you two."
Hugs and kisses for both my girls. Just as I'm gettin' into the truck, Anna asks.
"You got a rifle in there?"
For an answer, I pull out an old Winchester. It works well and is accurate.
I ask.
"You know how to use this?"
Anna takes it from my hands, sees that it is loaded and speaks.
"You see the hanging limb?"
She brings up the rifle, aims, and a tree branch falls about seventy-five yards away.
I speak.
"Well, I guess you can."
Anna answers.
"Dad taught me to shoot."
So, I leave the rifle with Anna and a couple boxes of shells.
Work is busy for a Monday. Lots to do. Riding fence lines, making repairs and keeping an eye on cattle and anything else that might pop up. I figure I'll have lunch with my girls. Instead of the truck, I ride a horse and take another with me. There are also all the necessary items to care for a horse properly. Anna wasn't expecting me for lunch. So, this was a pleasant surprise. She and Lily had been doing more house cleaning and repairs. The place was shaping up. Anna had sun tea ready and everything. Lily and I put the extra horse in the barn and make sure she has all she needs. Lunch is ready. We eat as a family. Then I get ready to mount up and head back out. I remind Anna I will be a little late because of going into town with her list.
Just before I get up on the horse, Anna comes to me and speaks.
"You hurry home Sugar. I'll be waitin'."
The afternoon went by quickly. I made my way into town. Lily's bedroom furniture was ready and loaded. Then Anna's want list. It consisted of seeds and other garden items. Seems a garden was in our future. It was a bit late in the season for this, but I wasn't going to tell her that. Then the grocery store. Lots of staple items, stuff you only buy now and again. I've never set up housekeeping before. It was all new to me. But I trusted Anna.
My girls were waitin' for me when I arrived. The groceries first and then Lily's bedroom furniture. You know I had to put it together tonight. She was so excited to have her own stuff, sheets, and everything. Anna helped unload it all and then began supper. Pork chops, potatoes, and salad. Dinner conversation centered on the girl's day. Anna has picked a spot for a garden that will have to be worked up. She has a place for compost and a map of where things will be planted. An ambitious project. There was also talk of goats and chickens. All good ideas.
Once dinner was done, Anna cleaned up the kitchen and I finished Lily's room. Lily and I made her bed when it was ready. She was beaming. Nice soft sheets and thick blankets when she would need them. I went outside to the makeshift shower. I needed it too. Anna followed later. Lily had gotten hers earlier. We sat for a while and spoke. Then Lily went off to her new bed. It had been a long day for the adults. We followed not long after. But tonight, it was just Anna and I in bed.
It was only Monday, and I was whipped. Anna was not going to be denied. She came to bed naked and told me to remove my shorts. Anna got into bed and moved on top of me. Breasts were in my face and lips periodically on mine.
Anna whispered.
"I have wanted you all day Chuck."
Once I was up to specs, she slid down around me. Her hips gyrated and butt bounced up and down on me. Soon she came.
"Cum in me Chuck. Do it now. I want it." She growled in my ear.
How could I deny her? Then she rolled off, I held her close, and we slept. At this rate, we'll be parents in no time.
So that was our week. I worked, came home, worked on the house and buildings, and spent time with my girls. The owner sent one of the other guys over to plow up Anna's Garden spot. Anna was thrilled. The next day, seeds went in the earth. We would have some stuff before the fall. Anything organic around the house went into compost. Now there was a horse on the grounds, which went in too. Anna said this would eventually be worked into the soil. Garlic and onions were planted but not to be harvested until next year.
This weekend would see me constructing an area for chickens. This also meant more compost. Anna's got this all figured out. Friday night, the three of us sat on the porch to enjoy the evening and listen to coyotes in the distance. I must get the indoor plumbing going soon as well. I don't want to shower outdoors in the winter. But tonight, we relax.
The thing I have noticed. I see this through Lily's eyes at times. The sense of wonder and excitement. Too bad we lose that as we age. I can tell, this is a magical time for her. This place has a good feeling. It is an old feel, yet a good one. I have always thought that a place can tell if it is being cared for. In turn, it does the same for you. Sounds silly I know. But there is peace here. I suppose we best get to bed. Lots to do tomorrow. Lily has informed me she will be helping with the Chicken coop tomorrow. I look forward to this. For now, she gets ready for bed and is then tucked in.
I'm tired. Lookin' forward to some sleep and maybe I won't get up as early tomorrow. The sheets feel exceptionally nice. I may have dozed off before Anna came to bed.
I am startled by her voice.
"Well Sugar. I guess you're too tired for this?"
My eyes pop open to behold a naked Anna standing in the doorway. A broad smile appears on my face, and I answer.
"Nope, ain't too tired."
Anna moves towards me with an exaggerated hip swing. She looks enticing and beautiful.
"Whatcha want to do?" she says in a soft voice.
I know that she wants to be taken. So, I roll out of bed and move to her quickly. My arms go round her, and I pull her to me. Our lips meet in a full and hard kiss. Then I push her back until her body is against the wall. My hands move to her wrists, and I pin those to the wall as well. My mouth begins to roam her face, neck, and chest, alternately kissing and nibbling. Yes, I'm kind of rough with her. Anna is responding to my advances. I do everything but take a nipple in my mouth. She keeps trying to move one of them into my lips. But I don't let her. When I finally take one, she sighs heavily. The other breast receives similar treatment. One of her wrists is released so that I may explore between her legs. As I suspected, Anna is very wet and already somewhat swollen.
I let go of Anna and pick her up in my arms. She is carried to bed and gently deposited there. There is passion and desire in her eyes. No drawn-out session tonight. So, I move between her legs and part her knees. My thumbs reach and part her wetness. I hold her open to me and enter. Anna is warm and moist as I push inside her. I must support my upper body with one arm now. The thumb of my other hand works her clit in gentle circles. Her hips answer in a like rhythm. I am transfixed by the movement of her breasts making lazy circles on her chest. Anna has both her direct my shoulders. Long and powerful strokes make a sound of gooey sticky wetness. I am covered in her honey.
"Right there Sugar. Keep doin' that. I'm gonna cum." She moans.
Not long after, she does. Her back arches, fingernails dig into my flesh, and her lady parts tighten around me. Even while she orgasms, she speaks.
"Come on Sugar. Do it in me."
It is all the encouragement I need. One last hard push as far into her as I am able. One stream after another until I'm empty.
I begin to move from her. Anna has other ideas.
"No, stay in me Chuck. Just hold still. I want you inside me."
Now this is something new for me. I ain't been with a lot of women. Most just wanted you off them as soon as the act was done. But Anna doesn't. It is a unique sensation to feel her contract and move around me. She is so wet now with our combined juices. The feel of her has me still hard. No point in wasting this. So, I begin to pump her more.
