As they entered the bedroom Masie stopped and turned to face him. Looking straight into his eyes she shucked the gown from her shoulders and let it fall to the floor. She stood there apprehensively awaiting his response, the first time he had been able to look at her closely without touching, offering herself for his gaze and reaction.
His sharp intake of breath and soft moan relaxed her slightly but his barely audible 'God, you are beautiful!' set her completely at ease.
'Sorry it's not much to look at.' she said looking down at her body and he laughed softly as he took her in his arms and kissed her gently.
'You are the most beautiful person I have ever set eyes on.'
'Huh!' she snorted with feigned annoyance. 'Get off with you! You're only saying that so you can get into my knickers!'
He stepped back slightly and with equally feigned indignation said
'Madam! What do you take me for?! What sort of a man do you think I am?!"
Pulling her close again he went on.
'Anyway, I've already been inside your knickers and it was jolly nice thank you very much!' He looked up at the ceiling. 'But as I recall, you didn't have any on last night!'
She laughed and playfully smacked his arm before pulling his head to her shoulder.
'Oh Len,' she said softly, 'you are so lovely to be with.'
'So are you Masie.'
With her hands behind his neck she pulled back to look at him. He could feel her pubis pressed against his and her nipples pressed into his chest but for all of this his penis was shrinking back to it's normal state.
'So, what sort of a man do I think you are?' she mused. 'Let me think.' She screwed up her face as if in fierce concentration making him laugh.
It briefly occurred to him that only half an hour before he had been petrified that he would lose her but now here she was happy and relaxed in his arms joking with him. He couldn't remember feeling so happy.
'Well,' she went on thoughtfully, 'you are a kind, warm-hearted person, a gentle and caring man and someone who has given me more hope beyond my dreams for the future.'
She suddenly looked at him anxiously.
'I'm sorry, I didn't mean.......I wasn't.........'
Len silenced her with his finger on her lips.
'Shhhhh,' he said softly, 'I know what you meant, and since yesterday I have been having similar thoughts myself'
He went on more seriously.
'The only thing is Masie darling.......'
He stopped and it was his turn to look at her anxiously with wide eyes.
'I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that.........' but was silenced by her smile before she rested her head on his chest. He could feel her shake it a couple of times before she pulled back and looked at him.
'No, it's lovely. I have so missed having someone feel that way about me.'
She leaned forward and kissed him gently for a long time.
'Shall we lay down and cuddle?'
He nodded and dropped his gown before laying beside her and taking her in his arms.
They said nothing for a little while, content to just lay together her head on his shoulder touching his face. Her skin felt warm against his and the sound of her breathing further reminded him of what had been missing for so long. He pulled her close and she twisted to look at him.
'Penny for them?'
He smiled. His thoughts were in turmoil at the moment and the highs and lows of the last 24 hours had rolled over him like a train. Not even in his wildest dreams or fantasies had he ever thought about anything like this, but here he was, cuddling the most wonderful person he had met in a long time, and still recovering from the wildest sex he had ever experienced.
Roses' reserve would never have permitted the openness and sheer intensity of last night he thought with a tinge of regret. He cleared his throat more to disguise a slight lump in it than out of necessity.
"I was just wondering where we go from here,' he said softly
She pulled slightly away and lifted her head to look at him intently.
'Where do you want it to go?' It was a hesitant question and a slightly anxious look appeared on her face.
He looked at her and smiled before caressing her face gently.
'Last night was something I would never even have dreamt of......and I hope it isn't going to disappear as quickly as it arrived. A one-off.'
He paused.
'I would love us to be together but I am frightened that we might burn out.........or that I might not be able to always meet your expectations or needs.'
Now it was his turn to look anxious until she leaned forward and kissed him softly and gently.
'You silly man!' she said softly, 'you would never disappoint me like that. I know last night was a bit hectic........' he could hear the smile in her voice,'.....but I think we both had a bit of catching up to do. It wouldn't always be like that. I promise. It couldn't be!' she said with some conviction. 'Not at our age!'
He smiled as she rested her head on his shoulder again.
'And I would like to be with you if you would have me.'
They lay in a comfortable silence again happy and content with each other.
'Now then,' she said getting all practical and pushing herself up from him, 'what would you like for dinner tonight?'
'Well.......'he said pushing his head into the pillow and studying the ceiling for a few seconds, '......let's see. I wouldn't mind caviar to start with then lobster followed by a nice pavlova! And a decent bottle of wine wouldn't go amiss!'
She pulled away and looked at him intently.