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The following piece of fiction is intended as ADULT entertainment. It contains material of an adult, explicit, SEXUAL nature. If you are offended by sexually explicit content or language, please DO NOT read any further.
The names in this sometimes true story have been changed, even though the some of the main participants are no longer able to read my account.
This story may not be reproduced in any form for profit without the written permission of the author, Jack Wellard.
Copyright (C) 2013 Jack Wellard. All rights reserved.
Well I Never!
Day Six - Jack's evening
As I hugged Penny, then Harry and said goodnight at the door of the pub I felt that a weight had been lifted from my shoulders after almost 50 years.
Sue, the jolly wife of the landlord, came alongside me. "Lovely couple Jack, they were here a few nights ago as well." Sue knew about Val's death and, like everyone I had met in the village, had fond memories of her. I explained that Harry and Penny were her closest relatives and were making the funeral arrangements and sorting out Val's affairs.
"Oh, by the way Jack, your two sailor friends at the table in the far corner asked whether you might like to join them for coffee." Sue smiled and winked, "If you are escorting them home again maybe you might like a key?"
I nodded, smiled and thanked her briefly touching the outside of her forearm. "That might be a splendid idea, Sue. Thanks." Then, with a cheery smile, I approached Gee and Bea's table.
Gertrude opted for her preferred shortened name as soon as she was out of their mother's control. Beatrice liked her own name but allowed Gee and close friends to shorten it.
"Hello ladies," I beamed at them as I leaned in to kiss their offered cheeks. "How are my favourite narrowboaters today?"
"Jack, you old fraud," chortled Gee. "You don't know any other people with a narrowboat!" She gave me a dig in the ribs as I sat down. I had enjoyed the previous evening in the company of these sunny sisters. After eating and drinking together I had walked them back to their narrowboat moored on the canal alongside the pub. Our conviviality had continued over a glass or two of malt whiskey. They were both widowed at early ages and now lived together near Stratford-upon-Avon but spent most of their time on their lovely canal boat.
Gee continued "That man you were with this evening was he your brother? You look very similar, Bea thought so as well." Her sister nodded.
"No, he's not my brother," I responded quietly. They looked expectantly for an explanation but I remained silent.
Sue had offered to get me a coffee as I joined the table. Having just had one with Harry and Penny I declined but suggested that we might enjoy a little cognac. Sue got eager acceptance from the ladies and bustled behind the bar, humming an unknown tune. Bea and Gee were obviously sisters, both small and slim. Their short hair, bright blue eyes and engaging smiles were almost identical in this matching pair.
"So, Jack. You were a little worried about today's meeting at your old friend's house. How did it go?" enquired Bea reminding me that that I had told them briefly about today's main mission.
"Really well, my friends. Quite amazingly well!" I smiled happily.
"Oh lovely, the cognac. Thanks Sue." As the ladies had finished their coffee Sue removed the pot and cups. In their place tubby brandy glasses glistened in the candle light.
"So, Bea & Gee, I would like to propose a little toast," I raised my glass. "To old friends and new friends." Our glasses clinked.
"Hey Jack, what does that make us - the new old friends or the old new friends?" They giggled and I guessed they had probably been drinking wine with their meal. "So are you going to tell us - we're just aching to know about your tricky afternoon," demanded Bea.
I smiled, not deliberately trying to look enigmatic. "Yes Bea, I will tell you, but I would prefer somewhere a little more private if you don't mind," I looked around. "Maybe the cozy lounge on your boat?"
"What's he like Gee!" exclaimed Bea. "Inviting himself aboard again. I'm not sure we've stocked up the Scotch since his last visit!"
"Of course Jack. Let's settle up here and you can support us as we stagger down the tow-path to chez nous," said Gee attracting Sue's attention and asking for the bill in the customary sign language of scribbling in mid-air.
After sorting out the financial dealings and while the ladies visited the facilities Sue slipped a key into my hand. "That's the green side door into the accommodation annex, just in case you miss closing time!" She said, with a gentle nudge and a wink.
Bea & Gee took an arm each and walked me down the path to their narrowboat. Bea boarded first and turned on a light, then Gee stepped aboard and turned to make sure I was safely aboard. In their snug cabin they took off their coats and shoes, I did the same.
"Can I tempt you Jack?" called Gee waving the bottle of single malt in one hand and a crystal whisky glass in the other. Well, who am I to refuse such an offer? In fact moments later we all clinked glasses again and they looked at me expectantly. I was sitting on a long leather bench seat which ran the length of this lounge area. The ladies settled onto the opposite side in separate plush leather seats.
I took a sip of the excellent Scotch and murmured my appreciation.
"Girls, even though this is the censored, shortened version it's still quite a long story, so please get comfy!" I announced placing my still half-full Scotch tumbler carefully on the table.
The lights were low, the narrowboat gently moved on its moorings and the ladies settled into their seats nursing their glasses of malt whisky as I began quietly to relate my story.
"Nearly half a century ago I fell in love for the very first time," I said, retrieving my glass for another good sip. As I peered over the rim I could see that Bea & Gee were intrigued. "Emma was older than me by about nine years and I was still at school. Despite her age Emma was still a virgin. Her circumstances were unusual because as a teenager she had taken on parental responsibility for her brother's young daughter. At first it was just to tide him over the death of his wife. As time went by the situation became more comfortable; Emma kept house and looked after the daughter who was only ten years younger than herself. The brother threw himself into his work, ignoring the fact that Emma's life was now dedicated to supporting him and bringing up his daughter -- her niece Valerie."
I paused for another sip. Bea & Gee were silent and attentive as I continued. "I was staying for a fortnight's holiday with my aunt Jane who lived next door to Emma. My perspective of Emma altered rapidly from being the 'mother' of a girl I rather fancied to a person I admired for her selfless application in looking after the household. When I got to know her better this appreciation upgraded to complete adoration! We quickly became lovers, both of us inexperienced but deeply, exquisitely in love. Emma enjoyed looking after her niece Val, but she wanted a child of her own. During the several days we had together we did our utmost to make that happen." I looked from one face to the other, both looked slightly flushed, maybe it was the effect of the single malt but I hoped my story was reaching them.
Another sip, even in the dim light I could see that the eyes watching me were misty. "Unfortunately, at the end of my stay my aunt, who knew what Emma and I were trying to achieve told me that Emma was not pregnant." I paused to wipe my own moist eyes.
"It was only several years later when I went to the wedding of my cousin that I discovered my aunt's perfidy. Emma had been pregnant after all but she and my aunt had decided to keep it from me as I was still so young. Val was at the wedding with her husband and a young boy called Harry. My aunt broke down as she admitted her part in the deception about Emma's pregnancy. Harry was Emma's son, I was his father." I took a deep breath and sighed. It was the end of a long emotional day and I was cracking up.
"Sadly, Emma had contracted a blood disorder and died soon after Harry was born. You can imagine that nowadays the problem would be sorted out very promptly . . but back then . ." I hardly noticed that the ladies had moved and they were now sitting on either side of me each holding a hand.