Author's note: This is a compilation of chapters 12 through 15 of this 20 chapter story. It is fiction and none of the events described actually occurred, at least to my knowledge. All characters are over the age of 18. This story is copyrighted and is totally original. I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 12
Arousals Arise
Kate's plane landed at LaGuardia at 5:00 and Tom met her in baggage claim. They smiled as they approached for a quick kiss.
She said, "I'm delighted you invited me. We've got lots to talk about."
Tom said, "It's hard for me to only have phone calls."
"Me too. After each one, I think of many other things I wanted to say. And it's hard to kiss through the phone." They smiled and kissed again.
As he carried her luggage, he said, "I texted Charles and the car should be outside."
She smiled and asked, "What time's the show tonight?"
"My guys come on at 9:00 but I want us to be there by 8:30 for you to meet them. We have seats in the VIP section. I brought new earplugs for you."
"I've not been to a live performance in many years. I never thought about earplugs."
Tom replied, "I've been cursing these local theater sound people the last several years. Speakers are set so loud that it's painful for most eardrums. And the bass is ridiculous. You can feel it blocks away."
When outside, Tom and Kate were approached by a black Lincoln Navigator. She could see Charles at the wheel and Claire in the passenger seat.
As she entered this huge SUV's back seat, she said, "Hey Claire, I'm glad to see you again."
Claire replied, "Kate, we're delighted you could make it. It's going to be a fun weekend."
"At least it's not too cold. I debated what clothes to wear and finally decided to bring all combinations."
Charles and Tom loaded the two bags (Kate packed heavy) and entered the car. Charles greeted Kate and began negotiating his way through all the cars jockeying for a spot to pick up passengers.
It took about an hour to fight the rush hour traffic and get to the hotel. Kate and Tom held hands and mostly talked about business. The only personal question was about Angie.
"How's Angie and Ned getting along?"
"They're getting on famously. Turns out that Ned is a great cook and that shocked us. His mom taught him."
"I enjoy cooking but am often at the office late and must stop for food on the way home. Plus, it's not so much fun cooking only for yourself. Do you have a cook?"
Kate replied, "Yes, I have an amazing one. Her name is Denise and she went to culinary school. She and her husband, Jason, live in a wing of the house and they take great care of me. Jason is a former policeman and is my driver and security aid."
"How did you find them?"
"A friend knew her and let me know Denise was retiring. I'd been looking for a cook and housekeeper for several months. I called her to ask if she had any interest in being a private cook. She did. She said the restaurants had become too much for her but she still wanted to stay active. Jason has recently retired and they were living in Atlanta."
"How did you get them to move to Denver?"
"They have a daughter who's a ski instructor in Vail and she has two kids. Her husband is a doctor there."
"Grandchildren are probably the number one reason retired couples move."
"No doubt. The kids visit us at least once a month. It's fun to have them."
Tom added, "I'm glad you have Jason. Security is a big issue these days. I wouldn't think of coming to New York without Charles and Claire."
Arriving at the grand hotel, Kate learned that Tom had already checked in. While Charles parked the car in a secure underground garage, the others walked to their rooms.
When entering the beautiful room, Kate turned to Tom and smiled. "It seems we're together for the first time," she said. "I admit I'm a bit nervous being with a new man."
"Probably not as nervous as I am. I never dreamed a moment like this would happen again."
Kate smiled, "I'm probably like a young virgin on her first night of marriage. Shy but determined to make her husband happy." She stepped forward into his arms. They kissed with desire building within them.
"Tom, can I take a quick shower. I want to be as fresh as I can for you."
"Absolutely. I had one just before we came."
When she emerged from the bathroom, Kate wore a burgundy silk one piece nightie with a lace top just barely hiding her breasts from the nipple down. Instead of just walking to the bed, she did the runway strut similar to Victoria Secret shows, just on a shorter runway.
He sucked in his breath. Her bare tanned legs seemed to go on forever. She was the sexiest woman he'd ever seen.