Thanks to everyone who has stuck with Shep's and Olivia's story this far. It's a slow burn but hope this Chapter begins to deliver what has been teased up till now. Again, this is my first story for Literotica so any feedback is gratefully received. Part 5 is almost written and will be the final part in this story so if anyone has any suggestions on what I should write next please let me know.
Saturday. Date Night
Shep placed the floor, waiting.
"Olivia?" He called upstairs "are you going to be much longer? I don't want to rush you but the cab is on it way and the table is booked for 8pm".
"30 seconds Daddy, just a few finishing touches!"
When Shep heard her heels on the floorboards his head jerked upwards in anticipation. She paused at the top of the stairs like a movie star entering an awards ceremony. Shep stifled a gasp but gazed in awe at the siren descending the stairs, in a sequined emerald green mini dress sparkling in the light of the chandelier in the high ceiling of the hall. The dress was long-sleeved and high cut, the shimmering material skimmed her slender curves, hinting at what was underneath. The modesty of the neckline contrasted to the daring length, well above mid thigh. Her legs had never looked longer. Simple black heels and tights completed the look with her face framed with hair in loose curls.
"You like? Oh! It's backless." his daughter gave a twirl as if proof was needed.
"You look absolutely sensational Princess." Shep tried to work some moisture into his mouth, self conscious that his words sounded strangled.
"Sorry I took a while. It's the first time I've worn this dress and I wanted to do something different with my eyes. Be honest, is it too much? I just thought the memo was Dress Up Nice."
She closed her eyes slowly and deliberately so Shep could see the full effect. Metallic green eye shadow framing her almond shaped eyes, light make up, and pink lips. Glossy and full lips. Lips you would never tire of kissing.
"Tell me when I can open them".
"Open them just for a second?" Big brown eyes within a halo of emerald looked at him in expectation. Eyes you would never tire of gazing into.
"Close them again" but this time Shep took the chance to have a long, illicit, look at her body.
"Ok done. You can open your eyes"
"Well? Too much? I can wipe it off quick and do something more low key in the taxi"
"You look incredible Olivia. Don't you dare change anything. You're breathtakingly.... . Sorry I really shouldn't. "
"Squeeeee you really think so? Thank you, seriously though, you're not taking the piss are you?" she leaned up and tiptoed in to kiss his cheek when he mouthed "seriously".
"Mmmm you always smell good, and you look pretty good yourself. Miaow. I might have to fight off the MILFs to get some time with you tonight" she theatrically raised her hand in a claw.
Shep had made an effort. Quick beard trim and his favourite suit, slim cut and tailored to fit in a navy wool that didn't look like he'd spent the day in the office. White shirt, no tie, by coincidence a green silk patterned pocket square.
"If I look half as good as you say this has to go on my socials, can you do the honours please Daddy?"
Shep snapped pictures while his daughter went through the typical social media style poses.
"That's the taxi here Princess."
"Couple more, please, the light's good in here."
She looked at camera, head titled, lips parted.
"Do a close up of my makeup please Daddy."
Shep was glad he had a task to focus on.
She ran her hands behind her head, pushing her hair up and tumbling down either side of her face. Lips again parted, eyes hooded. An intense, lustful look.
"Keep shooting, just a few more seconds, final pose, promise."
She looked downwards and bit her lower lip. "Did you get that? Come in close"
She looked straight at the camera now, still biting her lip. It was an intense, erotic look and he was close enough to smell perfume. His heart was pounding.
"Switch to video? And then we go. Tell me when you're filming."
On cue she repeated the previous sequence, eyes downcast, biting her lip, then eyes straight at the lens, at Shep. He felt flushed. Then she giggled and tossing her hair back came out of character. Innocent ingénue to vamp to vivacious sex kitten in under three seconds.
"Got it? Great, let's go, the taxi's waiting." The tension in the room broke as Sheps daughter dashed past him at an impressive speed in those heels, giggling and calling back.
"Come on boomer, you'll make us late"
"I'm not a boomer, I'm a Gen X-er, and a young one at that."
"I'm so sorry driver, he took ages getting ready". Olivia winked.
Shep sputtered and the driver just laughed. "I'll forgive you mate, where to?"
"These look really good Daddy. So it turns out you can take pictures of things other than sheep on hills and "interesting" fungi. Who knew? Can you be my personal photographer? Sorry to be anti social but I'm just going to upload these on to my socials. Promise I won't spend the evening on my phone."
She wriggled into her seat a little, just to let her dress ride up a couple of inches. She glanced down at her lap. Perfect.
"Right that's me done! Posted! All yours for the rest of the night.. are we nearly there yet?????"
Shep turned to retort but the quip died in his throat as he eyes glanced down at her thighs.
Shit
. So it wasn't tights she was wearing after all he thoughts as he forced himself to look away from her smooth thighs and the dark bands of her stocking tops.
Shep felt a swell of pride as the waiter led them through the packed restaurant to their secluded booth, Olivia's arms looped through his. She moved with a feline grace and an ease in 4 inch heels that impressed him. His little girl had grown into a beautiful, elegant young woman.
And, reluctant as he was to admit it, he could see the discreet looks from diners as they strode, trying to decide "Daughter? Or Girlfriend?"
They were both good to their word, Olivia's phone remained in her vintage silver clutch while Shep made sure the date didn't feel weird.
For a self confessed introvert he prided himself on being good company and a good listener. He gave Olivia the space and prompts to share her passion on contemporary dance, how she liked that her course let her take elective modules in acting and classical ballet in addition to her core syllabus; "Acting will be good for my long term career and while I know I'll never be a ballerina now (it's just not something you can do as a side hustle) the discipline and focus on technique makes my contemporary work stronger and sharper."
He made her laugh, put her at ease, helped her order when the menu baffled her "Everything is good here but if you want a recommendation I'm ordering the Sea Bass, it's excellent and sort of their signature dish. Oh and do you have any objections to me choosing the wine?"
As the mains arrived Shep knew he had to broach the subject he was dreading. "Olivia there's something I need to say. I'm halfway through my second glass of wine and reckon this is the bravest I'm going to be, and if I drink much more I might make a mess of it."
Olivia stared back in alarm "What's wrong, is there something wrong, have I done something wrong Daddy?"
"No, it's nothing you have done. It's just really important to me that you feel at home, it's our home, not mine. I want you to feel you can fully relax there. I want it to be a sanctuary, not somewhere you just crash. And that means you should feel comfortable wearing whatever the hell you want to wear. And I'm conscious that in some of the stuff you've worn, like last movie night for example, "he paused to take a gulp of wine.
"I've looked at you in a way a father really shouldn't look at his daughter. I've tried to be discreet but I can't keep doing it. And I don't want you to feel you can't wear stuff like that. I know that it can make you feel good after a rubbish day, I get it, I do.
"What I'm saying is I'm going to get better at not looking. I'm really enjoying having you back Olivia, I can't tell you how much. I just don't want to muck it up by behaving like a creepy old guy."