This is a continuation of 'Her, Me and at last Him (pt2) but can be read as a standalone story.
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Mary and I had an invite to the wedding of Lexi and Paul's daughter, which was being held in a grand house/hotel, we decided to stay over for the night.
The wedding, at 2 pm went off well, the remainder of the afternoon was pics, canapΓ©s and meeting up with a lot of old friends.
Around 6 pm we went to shower and change for the evening, When Edward saw what I had put out to wear he suggested that I leave the thong off, the dirty bugger had thoughts of fingering me!
"Not likely, if you need to go there you will be able to get past the thong, if you are sober enough." I said.
The buffet started at 7.30 pm with a band playing from 9 until midnight, followed by a disco until about 3 am.
We found our table number on the seating plan by the door, were pleased to see that Dave and Sheila were seated at our table, there were two other couples who we didn't know. All the tables seemed to have three bottles of red and three bottles of white wine and a couple of carafes of water. Paul and Lexi were being very generous with the wine, six bottles for eight people!
We sat at the table and waited for everyone to arrive, a couple in their mid twenties arrived, introduced themselves and sat, then Dave and Sheila, then another young chap, probably mid twenties, introduced himself as Brian, he was unaccompanied and did not know the eighth person at our table, anyway we all chatted, and had glass of wine while waiting for our table to be called up for the food.
When we went up for the buffet we had an incredible choice, and I remarked to Mary that I would be back for seconds, on getting back to our table we found that the eighth person had arrived, there was a clutch bag at the table. She came back with her food, introduced herself as Susie, she was soon fawning over Brian, who seemed to be trying to back away from her, I must admit that I thought that she was rather OTT.
The other young couple seemed to be totally engrossed in themselves, so Mary took it upon herself to rescue poor Brian, and tried to include both he and Susie in our conversation along with Dave and Sheila. By the time the band started Susie had got the message and said that she was going to join some friends at another table.
"Thank you for rescuing me Mary, she was scary." Said Brian once she had left.
"Pleasure." Said Mary, then looking at me, "Dance darling?"
Getting up, I took Mary's hand, "Excuse us." I said and led Mary to the dance floor, in spite of having an artificial leg Mary was a very good dancer, and over the years I had learnt how to 'be of assistance' in the faster dances, so we enjoyed ourselves with both fast and slow numbers. When the band took a break we returned to our table in need of water!
"Wow, that was good." Said Brian.
"Thank you kind sir." She replied giving him a mock curtsey.
"Edward do you mind if I ask your lovely wife for a dance when the band comes back?" Brian asked.
I replied, "Yes, of course you can ask, but I must warn you..." And Mary punched me on the arm.
"Take no notice of him, Brian, I'd love to, thanks." Said Mary.
The band only had ten minutes off, just enough time for people to get their breath back. Brian immediately stood and held out his hand to Mary, who smiled, took it and he led her to the floor, he danced well.
Mary's POV
When Brian stood and held his hand out for me, I smiled, thinking, 'not only pleasant but a gentleman too.' Taking my elbow he led me to the floor, look me in his arms, and off we went, a slow number to start as was the next, he was a good dancer and I found him easy to follow, then came a good jive number, Brian twirled me round, fast, I went flying as my leg slipped out from under me, as I went I knocked into another couple, who went flying and I ended up on my back on the floor, skirt high, legs akimbo! Brian looked down at me, shocked.
Edward, having seen it happen was by my side instantly. "Are you ok, love?" He asked. smoothing my skirt down.
"Yes, just help me up." I replied. Edward helped me up. "Thanks honey. Brian?" I said holding out my arms. He was absolutely mortified. "Brian?"
He came forward, "I'm so sorry, I didn't know, are you ok, do you want to sit down."
"I'm fine thanks Brian, no I would rather dance." I said.
Tentatively he took me into his arms, and started to shuffle.
Looking up at him I said. "Brian, this is still a jive!"
"Are you sure?" He asked.
"It certainly sounds like it to me." I replied.
"No, I mean, are YOU sure you want to?" Asked Brian.
"Yes, just don't throw me around." I said smiling. At the end of the number I asked, "Was that too difficult?"
"No," He smiled, "But I am happier with this slow one." Holding me close. "I'm truly sorry Mary I had no idea."
"No idea what?" I asked.
"That you err, ummm." He mumbled.
"My leg?" I asked, he nodded. "I don't make an issue of it, but I should have told you, I'm sorry, Edward tried to tell you but I stopped him, still no harm done."
"But when you danced with Edward, you were spinning around with ease." He said.
"We have had years of practice."
"What happened? To your leg I mean, if you don't mind me asking?" Brian asked.
I looked at him for a long while before replying, I sighed and said, "I was hit by a car when I was eleven, now you know, end of, ok"
He hugged me close and said "Sorry, I didn't mean to be nosy."
I put my arms around him, gave him a squeeze. "No, I'm sorry, I shouldn't be so touchy." I said. "Now lets stop apologising to each other and enjoy dancing."
"Mary?"He asked.
"Mm, yes?"
"Can I be personal?" He said.
"Oh dear, as long as I don't have to answer." I replied.
"Oh, its not a question.." Brian responded.
"I'm intrigued, go ahead." I said.
He blushed, cleared his throat and said. "I love your thong, such lovely pale blue."
"Brian! They weren't on view were they, oh my god, they were!"
He grinned and said, "Yes, and if I may say so, rather see through."
I must have been beetroot."You mean you?" I said, suddenly noticing that he was getting hard. "You are enjoying this aren't you?"
"Mm, yes, and at the risk of getting slapped, may I say that you really have beautiful pussy lips."
"You cheeky bugger!" I exclaimed with a smile, "That's a weird compliment to give a lady."
Just then the number ended and the band took a break.