As always, thanks to Kenji for keeping me on track with the editing and carriage returns!
Chapter 23
Going home...
My mind wandered, as I found my spacious seat. I buckled myself in and messaged Maisie. I couldn't think of anything more to say, but my fingers tapped something innocuous out. The ever-present Victoria slipped by me, her gentle hand on my shoulder again. Her touch brought me round, as I looked up into her fascinating, blue eyes.
"Did you have a nice weekend, Ms Madden?" she asked, her smile pulling me from my reverie.
"It was wonderful, yes. Too quick though," I sighed. "It was grand to catch up with her, though. To think I have four months of this," I chuckled.
"I'm sure your girlfriend was pleased to see you, though. I'll let you get settled, then come by and check on you, okay?" she asked, a gentle, unobtrusive squeeze to my shoulder.
"That'll be lovely, Victoria. Ta..." I smiled back. I was too confused and tired to flirt...even with her! I needed to wrap my head around this new reality. I needed Maisie, or anyone, to tell me everything would be fine. After all, it was only for four months. I stared out the window, hoping some message would appear in the clouds that would soothe me, or give me the answers I needed.
True to her word, Victoria came by and offered me a drink. It was a welcome gesture, even though it was her job. She saw I was a bit frazzled, my demeanour not quite as upbeat on Friday, and kindly brought me a fresh G&T, remembering my favourite daytime tipple.
"Seems you have a lot on your mind, Chloe. I'll leave you to your thoughts, but if you need anything...anything at all, just say, okay?" she smiled demurely, the kindness in her eyes hard to miss.
"Sorry, Victoria. I don't mean to be so standoffish, but it's been a full-on weekend. Thanks, though," I smiled, and placed my hand on hers, then slid my fingers slowly over hers, and laid them in my lap. "There's just a lot going on right now," I tried to smile.
We landed soon afterwards, Victoria greeting us as we departed the plane.
"See you next Friday, Ms Madden?" she asked.
I clasped her hand stealthily, and whispered, "You will. And thanks again. Sorry I wasn't a better passenger today," I smiled, and I headed to the gangplank.
"No need to explain, Chloe, but...thanks," she said.
Before I knew it, I was back home, my sisters running to me, which made me feel even more guilty. Everyone wanted to know how the weekend was, and how her dad was. I caught up with them, had a quick bite to eat, and headed to bed. I was exhausted. Maisie and I FaceTimed, just to catch up and to see each other. Both of us were so emotionally drained, that we silently decided to forgo our usual playtime. Neither of us mentioned Jo.
My dreams were filled with a surrealistic swirl of a wedding, a shared home...and Maisie making
love to Jo in an airplane. I awoke with a start, not in the least jealous, but filled with desire. I was more certain than ever that I needed my lover to do this, to almost test our shared love. I messaged Maisie with a simple, "I love you," not certain if it was for my benefit or hers.
We talked every evening, and usually during the day, too. I was able to pull some details from Maisie about her slowly, burgeoning relationship with Jo. There was a subtle reluctance on her part, even though this was our cautious arrangement. She did meet up with Jo for a nice evening out, with her phone on the table at all times, in case her dad contacted her.
Then she shocked me, in the nicest possible way, and adjusted her iPad.
"Jo and I..." she began
"Yeah...go on," I smirked, my heartbeat rising. I could see her face redden, her beautiful glow accenting her tiny freckles.
"We...we kissed. Finally!" she gushed, and broke into the widest smile.
"So, when and...how was she?" I asked, my eyebrows raised. "Tell me!" I shrieked.
"You really want to know?" she asked.
"Maisie, you know I do, so...tell me!" I gasped.
"Well, I took her to dinner last night, and it was just so relaxed and comfortable and right, and she looked just...stunning, darling. We kept our usual stares and flirting going all through the meal, even tiny little touches of our hands. I knew I was in trouble, leannan. I was thinking of you, of us, and all we've talked about and, well, as we left, I pulled her into an alleyway and...kissed her. I wanted her, darling. I mean,
really
wanted her. Are you okay with this? I can stop talking right now if you're, well, uncomfortable, okay?" she sighed. "I was aching to tell you, leannan, but decided to try and process what had happened, okay? I'm not hiding anything from you, darling. Ever."
"Well, I'm
so
happy for you, mon amour. Now tell me. Everything! You had better
not
stop!" I chuckled. "Tell me, baby-girl. Was it...good?" I asked, anxious for her informed verdict.
"My God, Chloe. I could have taken her there and then. She was so soft, so fucking tender, so...demanding, it seemed, and...so damn sexy. The way her fingers touched my face was...indescribable. When her hand wrapped around my waist, she pulled me in. God, I'm wet just saying this to you," she giggled.
"Show me, mon amour. Show me how wet you are, 'kay?" I teased, as my free hand delved into my loose boy shorts.
Maisie shimmied around and manoeuvred her iPad down, her glistening pussy in view. For me!
"Mmmm, you're so bloody sexy!" I sighed. "Tell me, darling. Do you wish she was there right now, hmm? Between your thighs, her breath blowing on your...cunt? Hmm? You want her, don't you? You want to strip her, don't you, sweetie? I'll bet you can't wait to...play with her, hmm?" I groaned silently.
"Fuck, Chloe. You're so...so bad, but yes, I want her. I want to taste her, lick her, cum on her. God! I'm...terrible," she moaned, but her fingers never stopped touching her sweet pussy. "Tell me to stop, Chloe. Tell me you don't really want me to be naked with her. Please!" she almost pleaded.
"Hmmm. You're wrong, Maisie. I want you to take her, enjoy her body, taste her, finger her, smell her. I want you to do this, mon amour," I hissed, my orgasm coming on too quickly. "We...
you
need this, darling."
"Ohhh, fuck...Chloe, I'm so sorry, but I want to crawl between her legs andβ
ohhh