Hello Party People -- I tried my damndest to get this in before years end and just could not get it done; it has been a crazy bumpy holiday ride, distractions from every direction.
Besides which I personally hate reading a two or 3 pager and didn't want that for my readers.
Turns out that a perfectly respectable 13 pages in Word = 2 online pages. The struggle is real y'all.
Also, a word of caution for would be thieves: I have the printed and original hard copy of the first story originally written in 200? printed out and have a witness as to when I originally wrote said story.
On this very site I've read from numerous authors about being ripped off and finding their stories posted elsewhere. Its caused more than a few of my favorite Literotica authors to cease posting. Which is a real shame.
If I see or hear of any of these stories out there without my permission, I will bring the swift and full fury of the law.
Happy Reading!!
Dax & Lulu Ch. 2
It's always better on holiday
So much better on holiday
That's why we only work when
We need the money -- Franz Ferdinand
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Dax is up to no good. His smile was sly this morning as he got me up bright and early, fixed us a light breakfast, and promptly packed me off to the spa to be coiffed, waxed, massaged, polished and buffed to within an inch of my life. Promising me an excellent meal upon my return.
"Go take care of yourself today bébé."
Indeed, when I walk in the door five hours later, the house smells divine. Tins and tins of my new favorite Puerto Rican takeout are in the oven on low - nice and warm and waiting for me.
How hungry does he think I am, there's enough here for several people.
Nevertheless I open the containers and quickly gobble a few spoonfuls of pigeon peas & rice, suckling pork and Arroz con Pollo before going in search of my loves.
On our bed I find the three of them asleep. Him in the middle propped up asleep flanked by the two. A large hand on each little back, their chubby cheeks resting on his stomach.
Borrowing a page from his book, I snap a pic with my phone. My new screen background.
Going into my dressing room I lock the door and sit down to pump. Jacinta thought of everything. This is a much better pump than the one recommended by the hospital lactation nurse. I am now down to a solid 15 minutes of pumping versus 30-35 with the old pump. I'll be sure to tell Eddie and Lili about this if I can get up with the two of them.
While I wait, I scan emails on my phone.
Something is in the air. My birthday is in 2 days and except for MM and Uncle Junie everyone seems to be too busy, missing in action or unable to converse for extended periods. Can't even get June on the phone. June is
always
available.
Who in the hell is ringing our doorbell like crazy? Looking down through the living room window, there look to be like 20 people on my stoop!
Lili, Max, Jackson and baby Izzy-Lou; Eddie, Lenny and baby Paco; Uncle Jack & Arlene; Hanni and Relia; MM & Junie; June & Riley; Matt & Gertie; Antreas & Ariadne, and Byte! Oh my goodness, where on earth are we going to put a dog?! Our family, Hell just about everyone is here too.
Well it's not like we don't have room.
Opening a window, I lean out to address the crowd. "We don't want any."
"Let us in Aunt Lou!" Jackson grins up at me. My babyfriend is now a snaggle-tooth, and I missed it!
I can hear Byte barking as I run down the stairs. Questions are just whirling in my head. Mainly, how in the hell are they all here at the same time?
Opening the door I am instantly surrounded as they crowd right in. I don't blame them, its August in NYC and it is broiling out.
It's only been a few weeks but I have missed my family.
"What are you people doing here?"
"We came to be obnoxious tourists." Says Uncle Jack.
"We came to party Liebchen. Besides, we are still on our honeymoon." Says MM looking at her Junius adoringly.
"Well considering the group size, that must have been some plane ride not to mention the cab here."
"Dax got us a private plane here."
My husband slips his arms around me and whispers, "Happy almost birthday, bébé."
June enthuses. "It was fantastic Lou! You should have seen it, I am sure people thought we were like royalty or celebrities or something."
Riley gives an exaggerated eye roll. But June continues:
"No lines, no crowds, no waiting, and best of all, no stress! Showed up to the private terminal, and went from parking to take off in 15 minutes. No chaos, just ease and convenience. No cattle-call boarding and, planeside luggage service. Complimentary beverages and snacks, Champagne!
First class-style legroom, Riley wasn't cramped at all; Comfortable leather seats and full flight attendant service. I may never fly commercial again.
Our baggage was waiting planeside when we landed. 5 Shiny black mini-vans brought us straight here. We were in Richmond an hour and a half ago. We stopped at JFK and picked up Antreas, Ariadne and Gabi and kept right on going."
"Fantastic. But where is the luggage?" Asks Lou.
"I had them bring it in through the other entrance bébé. The drivers were nice enough to bring it up and I got us some domestic help for the weekend and its being unpacked and put away right now."
Domestic Help?!
"You need a real job. You have way too much time to get up to all manner of things around here, and this place is too big to keep a proper eye on you."
Lou eyes him with mock suspicion.
I love how thoughtful he is, but seriously, Dax is out of control with the planning, doing and executing.
"What can I get you folks to drink?" Asked Lou.
Before anyone could reply, several wait staff stepped forward with various trays of refreshments. Everyone drifted to the deep green sofa in the salon.
Lou turned to her husband.
"Dax, sidebar."
Lou jerked her head towards the foyer.
Damn it. He gave a tight grin to some of the more curious folk.
"You know I do not like strangers in my home. What the hell?"
"I know baby, but it's just for a few days. I want you to relax and not have to worry during your birthday."
I know he means well but . . .
"Just keep me in the loop on these things. Ok?"
"Yes, dear."
He kisses her cheek and hugs her.
"Mmmmhmmm."
Despite the grandeur of their new home, Lou did not want to become
those
people. Her plan was for them to remain laid back paying no mind to formality whatsoever. A little impossible to do if strangers were all over the place.
Spotting Matt across the room with another surprise, Dax beckons him over.
"Now keep an open mind, because I have another surprise."
Matt hands him a cat carrier.
"Zora! What are you doing here girl?!" The delighted smile is instantly back on his wife's face.
Once freed, Zora zoomed over to butt her head against me in greeting, but immediately returned to Dax and after weaving through his legs, fell down paws up for a belly rub, writhing and purring with shameless satisfaction.
"Zora, Nooo! Get up from there! That is a disgraceful display. What have you done to my lovely wild girl? You tamed her?!"
"Just like I did her mother. I petted and fed her just so, and BAM! Just like that it was over. Pussy is pussy - if you feed it and stroke it and treat it just right, it will follow you and do all manner of things."
He elbows Matt who howls with laughter.
Thankfully the elders are in the kitchen
Lou blushes hard, but it wears off quickly.
"Is that right?"
"Yep." Said a smugly grinning Dax.
"I tell you what Mr. you had better retract that statement quick fast and in a hurry, or you will be spending
all kinds of time
with Ms. Zora."
"Come on now, Lou." Dax gives her a little goose and a kiss.
"Humph. Your comedy routine is going to cost you dearly. You will be riding the sofa with nothing for company but Palmina and Fistina and Zora looking on. Keep it up."
Side eye from her.
"And you will be right there with me. We have an arrangement."
The arrangement is that we sleep in the same room, no matter what else is going on.
Lou gives him another saucy look.
"Yeah? Sounds like that falls under a marriage statute, you should have got that in writing."
"Verbal agreements are binding, Lou."
"You'd have to prove it, you cheeky bastard or get me to admit to it and there were no witnesses. You got no papers, no recording and no tape."
"Fucking Lawyers." He grumbled.
"A brave effort."
She gave him a small consolation kiss before drifting off with the ladies to another area, leaving the men to talk.
They marvel at the new home.
"Dax did all this?" Asks Eddie, looking wildly impressed by everything.
"Yep, pretty much. I added a few touches here and there but this is pretty much all him."
"Well, damn. Is there anything he
can't
do?"
"Laundry. The man shrank several of my favorite sweaters. There were some very warm and well-dressed street urchins roaming Richmond last winter as a result."
Whether or not Lou is in earnest about being upset behind the laundry incident is questionable as she is all smiles, fondly recalling the shrunken sweater he had her wear over her swollen belly while riding him to furious completion that Christmas morning on the living room sofa wearing nothing else but her socks, as the tree lights twinkled happily in the background.
The gray alpaca cashmere sweater he picked out in London.
Birthday Morning
Her 31st birthday dawned clear, bright and hot. You could virtually see the heat pushing against the windows from the outside.
She turned over and found herself alone in bed, no Dax in sight. No doubt off preparing more surprises.
Lou took herself to the bathroom and washed up before sitting down to pump. A quick shower and she ventured out to find her family already assembled at the long dining room table on the second floor.