Chapter 4 The Wedding
Sunday
She stood in the doorway to the kitchen in a simple flared patterned skirt and jacket. She was talking and gesturing holding a glass of wine with her back to me. The sunlight through the window seemed to shine like a spotlight directing my gaze to her bare legs, It was simple -- nothing really astonishing -- but I couldn't look away from those legs. I turned slightly to hide the beginning of my erection, while continuing to stare.
She turned and her face lit up with a wide grin and sparkling eyes. I noticed that she wet her lips as she approached me with arms open for a hug and kiss in greeting. Our lips touched, lingering maybe a beat too long and our hug ended with, "Missed you."
Though I was surrounded by in-laws and engaged in small talk, I kept her in my field of vision. Our eyes met often enough for me to hope that she was interested in keeping me close as well.
Entering the kitchen to refill my wineglass, she stood with her back by the counter. As I reached the spigot, I brushed against her side and our arms touched. Turning, glass full, I stood beside her letting one hand fall behind her to her delectable backside. I felt pressure on my hand as she moved slightly back into the touch.
Her husband strolled into the kitchen just as she took a step away from me. Seeing him she kept walking out of the room. Our ensuing conversation took me by surprise. Dan had a business trip to the coast and needed my help. Her parent's neighbour was getting married and she had been asked to represent the family.
"I don't think she knows how poor business is and that not going on this trip is not an option. Could you help me out? Don't be angry but I already talked to Jill to see if she would mind. The decision's yours obviously but she's okay with it."
"How does Adelaide feel about all this?" I asked.
"She suggested you actually."
Pretending to give this some consideration, I asked more questions and found out that the wedding would be in two weeks and within driving distance but in the States. We would leave on a Thursday and return Sunday. I agreed to help out saying I'd call later that evening after I spoke to Jill.
The rest of the get-together went without further contact with Adelaide. That night I called their home and Adelaide answered.