Jakes Desire The Conclusion

Chapter Sixteen

ROBERT WILSON

The train arrived just ten minutes late, and Jake was waiting in the terminal when it arrived. It had been over two years since he'd last seen his dad, making this trip extra special.

His father, Robert, had been widowed nearly four years ago when his wife (Jake's mother) lost her battle with cancer. Robert had a few friends at the country club near his home, but it had been a lonely existence since the passing of his wife.

Jake has many fond memories of his childhood. He grew up in a small upper Midwest town similar to Springfield. His dad held the same job for years while his mother stayed at home to care for the household needs and see that Jake and his brother had what they needed. Both parents believed in the importance of discipline, something for which Jake was grateful to this day. It helped him become the man he was.

While he and his father hadn't always enjoyed the closest relationship, Jake respected him and wanted a happy retirement and golden years for him. He knew the toll his mother's death took on him. So, when he visited, Jake wanted to show him a good time.

His relationship with Ann had been a little rocky, but she respected the bond between father and son as well, so she tried to put on a good front while Robert was there. That meant sleeping with Jake and not staying out all night. That lifestyle had started to lose its charm for Ann anyway, so this visit, she didn't have a problem playing the good partner. She still held hopes of an improvement in their relationship anyway. This would give them a chance to put that theory to the test.

Robert's visit naturally meant that Jake stayed home at night and put his best foot forward, just the same. He didn't have a problem with that idea either.

After a couple of days in Springfield, Robert felt right at home. He always commented on the town's livability and thought he might someday be a part of the town. After all, he wasn't getting any younger. It would be nice to see more of Jake, knowing that he could help watch over him as he reached the age living alone might be difficult. He'd envisioned a little cottage right there in Jake's back yard.

Saturday morning quickly rolled around, and it was time for Jake and Robert to walk down the street to Carlene's house. Carlene's breakfast invitation would be a treat for Robert, but he wondered if Carlene might be of more interest.

Jake's dad had always had an eye for the ladies, much like himself. Not in a bad way, though. He had learned his respect for women from his dad. It seemed to be appreciated by the women whose paths he had crossed. Both men had always abhorred stories of men who abused their wives or other women.

When they arrived, Carlene met them at the door, wearing a nice pair of white linen shorts and a red and white striped top. Both enhanced her mature beauty. Although he should have expected she'd not welcome Robert in her usual morning robe and nightgown, it was still somewhat of a surprise to Jake, seeing her nicely made up for his father.

Jake received a nice kiss on the cheek with a squeeze of his hand. When he introduced his father, Carlene smiled and welcomed him warmly. The sparkle in her eye hadn't gone unnoticed by Jake.

Breakfast was an elaborate spread of standard fare with Carlene's special touch. She had gone all out to impress Robert, an effort not wasted. He was obviously impressed, not only by breakfast but also by Carlene. The two engaged in a steady conversation that carried over into the clearing of plates and platters that Robert had insisted on being a part of.

Jake had a few small chores to do while there, so he left Carlene sitting with Robert in her comfortable sunroom. Jake smiled as he walked outside, wondering if Carlene knew what she was getting herself into. Still, he was happy to see them enjoy each other's company.

As the two men walked back to Jake's house, Robert was full of complimentary comments about Carlene. It still came as a bit of a surprise when he announced he was taking her to dinner the following evening. "Well, good for them!" Robert thought they'd make a great couple. "God knows they both need someone," he thought as they arrived home.

The weeks passed, and Robert returned on three separate occasions. Jake saw very little of his father on any of the visits that were designed for Robert and Carlene to spend time together. On the third visit, Jake wasn't surprised when his father's room was unslept in during the visit. The relationship had clearly matured into something more physical.

On the following weekend, Jake was surprised to have his father open the door of Carlene's house when he came to see if she needed help with any chores. As the three visited, Jake soon saw his handyman talents were not likely to be needed here any longer.

When Robert spent Christmas week at Carlene's, the couple came to see Jake on Christmas Eve morning to share a big announcement. The happy couple was to be married on New Year's Eve. His father asked him to be his best man. Jake happily agreed, giving them both his best wishes.

That afternoon, Jake sat in his family room, reflecting on all that had occurred during the year now ending. Had he been asked at the start of the year if he could envision any of this happening, he'd have laughed it all off.

Ann walked in on his thoughts and sat beside him. "How about a Christmas Drink?" he asked.

She smiled and said, "I couldn't think of anything I'd rather do this afternoon." She snuggled close when Jake returned with the drinks, enjoying the winter snow that had begun falling outside the window. They sat quietly, admiring the lights of the Christmas Tree, thinking this would be a nice holiday after all.

Chapter Seventeen

TIED UP IN A NICE CHRISTMAS BOW

Christmas had approached at an alarming rate. Jake and Ann would ultimately spend a quiet holiday at home. Neither would have expected that to be a happy outcome months earlier, but fortunately, things can change.

They'd tried to make plans, but none seemed to work out, and neither felt too badly about spending time at home alone. Robert would be spending this Christmas with his new fiancee. They would have little time to get used to that tag, as they would become Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson on New Year's Eve, news they'd only shared with Jake on Christmas Eve, not that it was a big surprise to any of them.

In mid-December, Ann had asked Tina to spend Christmas with her and Jake but was stunned to hear that Tina had moved in with Scott in Landover. They would be spending Christmas in Aruba. Ann hoped Tina knew what she was doing, but seemed happy for now.

Ann came from a broken family, but she had reached out to her mother, who was in a new relationship and spending Christmas with her new man. Her father had been out of the picture since Ann's high school years. His whereabouts remained unknown. Her little sister, who was a match for Carlene's granddaughter, Carly, in that she'd never made any secret of her desire to bed Jake, surprisingly declined Ann's offer to spend time with them at Christmas. While giving no reason, Ann suspected it was because of a man.

As for Carly, yes, she was coming for the wedding, which is always scary for Ann to hear, given her past encounters with Jake. Earlier this year, she wouldn't have minded. She even told Jake as much, but now, when so many things were beginning to look hopeful in their life together, she was a bit fearful that something might undo all the strides they'd made since the summer.

The risk Ann was fearful of was lessened by the news Carlene had told her about Carly bringing someone with her. What that meant was anyone's guess. Jake laughed it off, saying she was probably bringing one of her male students so she could sleep with him without his parents' interference.

Ann wasn't sure she saw the humor in that.

She knew her summer escapades had nearly cost her the relationship with Jake, and she was determined to make it up to him. Although he'd not always been faithful, she'd withheld sex from him at various times throughout their years together. Jake was a highly sexual man who wouldn't accept withheld sexual contact well.

Ann felt she'd now faced her demons and came out safely on the other side. Her libido now rivaled Jake's. Sometimes, she thought she might even enjoy sex more than him, and her creative juices were always flowing. She'd surprised him many times in many ways since summer. Even he wasn't expecting her amorous mid-afternoon advances that ended with sex in their car while parked in the Walmart parking lot. They both count that experience as one of the turning points in their relationship. They both knew there would be many more risque adventures such as that, something they were both eagerly awaiting, if not already plotting.

And, so now that Christmas Eve had arrived, the couple were very content sharing Crown & Seven before the tree and a crackling fire as the snow began falling in earnest. Ann had just returned after going upstairs to change into a new sexy Christmas nightie with a Santa hat and a fresh Crown & Seven for her partner.

The evening plan was to enjoy "It's A Wonderful World" on video while Ann curled into Jake's arms, but after a short time of cuddling, caressing, and soft kisses, all plans were forgotten. The couple was wrapped in the throes of passionate sex on the braided rug in front of the fire.

They woke sometime after midnight, wrapped in the blanket Jake had pulled from the back of the loveseat where the evening had begun. He gathered Ann into his arms and carried her upstairs to their waiting bed. While cuddling together for warmth, they talked softly and carressed each other's body, knowing where it would lead.

"This has all the makings of a really special Christmas," Jake observed. "What a year it's been!"

Ann chimed in her agreement, "Let's just be happy we made it through the year together. I think we're stronger now than ever before."

"I think you're right, Sweetheart," Jake agreed as he kissed her forehead softly. "Even though it was a long, hard summer!"

"Yes, it was," Ann teased. "In more ways than one!" She smiled seductively up at Jake as her hand was milking his erect manhood. "I think we can look forward to some very hard things ahead. At least, I hope so," she said as she slipped her head under the covers to take his fullness into her loving care, eager to use her lips and tongue to ensure Jake had a very merry Christmas. She knew he would make sure hers would be equally joyous.