Esperanza holds on to her dream, Maria holds on to her brothers. Share and share alike.
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"Land Ho!"
"You heard the Captain Ho...land." Oscar Barnett pointed as he sat next to his wife Esperanza, freshly dressed after cleaning up from her adventurous sex at sea. Twice she was nailed by their bodyguard Randolph, once instigated privately below deck while Oscar was busy helping steer the small yacht. Allowing the Captain to fuck his wife on deck right beside his fishing perch she enjoyed her day in the sun.
"You refer to me as a ho?"
"We all know the truth Esperanza, no need to deny that fact. Told you, I knew long before we met what you were capable of. Even that lil' rendezvous with Randolph down below, you really think he wouldn't fess up? I pay his ass too good to go and betray me."
She lowers her eyes defeated, "It is I who have betrayed you."
"Not the first time." He glares at her at an angle making her squirm in her seat. She knew that he was aware of her connection to his son Tyson back in Texas, one he allowed rather than get angry over. What he didn't know was her giving another of his son's Wiley a blowjob in his bedroom doorway. At least she presumed he didn't know...yet. Perhaps he did. This was her time to fess up and build upon a trust.
"Husband? Forgive me, I am used to getting what I want."
"Part of why I married ya."
"It...is?"
"Yep! You want my money, and the power to do as you please. I told you I'd make you happy...and I will...long as you make me happy. I can read your guilt Esperanza, don't think I don't know about you on your knees gobblin' my boy Wiley."
"I was prepared to admit this guilt. Why do you not let me confess my shame?"
"You take too long. Let me make something clear before we step out on those docks. I own you body and soul. Do I truly love you? Like the dickens...pardon the pun." He winked yet remained stern in expression, "You having sex with others is something I enjoy watchin'. When I know you're happy, I'm happy. Plenty more where Randy and Ron come from Esperanza. The holes get moles." She had no clue exactly what that meant, but guessed. She presumed correctly.
"I will inform you of my desires going forward Husband, and await you to allow me to partake."
"Nonsense! Take what ya want woman. Just understand that on occasion you'll be seducin' some business clients of mine. No arguing."
"I shall not argue."
"This here honeymoon nest is gonna test you Esperanza. Prove yourself or I'll divorce you and leave you with nothin'. I'll even take that dime."
"You would do this knowing my love for you?"
"We Texans know how to cut a rope if the bull is too full of shit."
"How must I prove myself?"
"The word no is forbidden."
"As you wish."
"Slip up and say that word even once the rest of your days with me and you can go back to South America and return to your lousy life there."
"I...lived well. I gave Maria a very good life in Cartagena, unlike most single mothers."
"Whoring yourself out to wealth."
"I had what they desired Husband. What you were attracted too if I am not mistaken."
"Ya got me there. I fell for that sly grin at the corner of your mouth the second I saw you."
"Before or after I licked up the cum of my client. I had just finished him off when you came into the club."
"I reckon after...I didn't get a good look at you until your face left his pecker."
"May we conclude then that it was an afterthought?"
"I suppose so. I chose you to accompany me to my hotel room. You won me over by sunrise."
"You stayed longer than you intended. This is what captured my attention. Even I need love Husband."
"You took a chance on me. Allowed me to meet your daughter. Hearing how you hid her away so, proved that you didn't want secrets from me."
"I would never abandon Maria for any man. To be with you she would become a part of your life as well, a suitable father that I had denied her."
"And, I plan on being her Daddy. I never had me a daughter as you know. Bet on my spoiling your youngun."
"Yet, I fear..."
Captain Ron interrupted her insinuation, probably for the best when he delicately tooted a horn to guide interest to the dock platform. Easing in to moor, Randolph tossed the ropes to a pair of burly natives wearing only swimming trunks, their bulges formidable beneath such skimpy material. Esperanza noticed their beasts as they stood up from tying the yacht to large poles. Helping her to her feet Oscar pulled her to his chest and kissed her on the lips. Upon parting he sighs, "Don't think for one second I don't love you. No matter what happens while we're here. Is that clear Wife?"
"Yes Husband. I will trust you."
Another round of sweltering kisses gives the welcoming committee time to venture from the shore out to the dock. Once the two lovers peeled away from one another Oscar looked up. "ARCHIBALD!" Above him stood a thin, reasonably tall man in a floral button down shirt and white shorts. He had dark brown hair well groomed to accompany a thin beard.
"Welcome to Fantasy Island." He swooped his arms out as if the traditional Mr. Rourke from the original TV show. "I've stolen the phrase. It works here don't you think? This is the lovely Esperanza that you speak so highly of?"
She smiles sheepishly, somehow doubting that to be the case. Noting Archie motioning the moor hands to claim their luggage, brought up by Randolph from below deck Esperanza felt a chill for some reason. Passing them over Archie pulled the man aside who held Esperanza's suitcases, whispering into his ear. In a blur the man casts her bags over into the water and lets them float. Esperanza in awe squeals at their loss. "HUSSSSBANNNND?"
"You won't be needin' your things."
"Why?"
More native men ventured on to the dock as Oscar's luggage alone is taken away. Guiding Esperanza up into awaiting arms everyone debarked the yacht save for Captain Ron. Once Oscar stood behind Esperanza, Archie introduced himself properly, kissing her hand. She had a hard time meeting eyes with him for whimpering at her lost luggage.
"Get on with it Arch." Oscar smirked.
Stepping back Archie motioned the men behind him to move closer. Surrounding Esperanza as Oscar joined Randolph further back she had a panic attack. Knives were being pulled out of their trunk sheaths, very large knives.
"Please do not move suddenly Mrs. Barnett." Archie prompted her as the men aggressively gripped her arms and throat. Knives set about severing her dress from her perfect body, tossing the ribbons of ripped away clothing into the water alongside her luggage. With only her heels left on Archie stepped to her imprisoned presence, gripping her chin to enforce their locked gaze. "This is all you are allowed to wear while on my island. Cover up in any fashion and you will be severely punished." A black collar is attached and locked to her throat, a white carved cameo directly in front for an attractive accent. On the cameo was the brand of Oscar's cattle back home, that of a longhorn steer head with a bold letter B on it's forehead.
"Punished? Husband? What is the meaning of this?" She spoke as she was lifted to remove her heels, they too went into the sea. Nude she was.