I thanked my Uncle Frank for the discussion. I didn't know if it was true or a bunch of bunk. I just stood back and watched Kathy. Her kids were busy playing with all the other kids there. Mom had a few of the teenagers watch all the kids. Kathy jumped in like part of the family helping put the finishing touches on the Thanksgiving feast. She fit in so perfectly. She looked up at me and just smiled. God, I had to marry this girl. I knew it in my heart, that's where it really counts.
Thanksgiving passed and the Christmas Holiday began. I stopped by and asked Kathy if she wanted to go Christmas shopping. Something I loathed in the past. But with her it was fun. We bought the kids the needed clothes and then started in on the toys. We had lunch and listened to the sound of Christmas all around us. This Christmas just seemed magical to me. One that I looked forward to. Was it because I had Kathy and the kids to share it with?
Kathy told me she wasn't going to spoil the kids with tons of toys. She limited them to five toys each. She said even with the extra money she made doing the insurance billing she still had to keep a close watch on her finances. I mentioned to Kathy that I wanted to buy the kids something just from me. I picked out a bike for Jake. His first bike, it made me feel good. What to get little Mary was a lot harder to figure out. After all she was only three. I decided on a big wheels tricycle. If she saw Jake riding his bike, she would need something to ride also. She followed her big brother everywhere.
One day I stopped by and told Kathy to hurry up and get ready. I wanted to take the kids to see Santa Claus. We stood there in the mall and watched Jake talk to Santa. The old guy looked at Kathy and I like we were from outer space and then he lifted up little Mary on his lap. We heard her say dada then blah, blah, blah. We had to laugh. They both got their pictures taken with Santa and then we headed over to you guessed it McDonald's for dinner.
I mentioned to Kathy that one of our big insurance companies that we represent asked us to come to their company Christmas party. April and her husband were going. June said she would attend with her husband but depending on how her future baby acted would determine how long she stayed. Mary said, "I'd love to be your date. Who knows, it might be our last."
That shook me up a bit. Kathy was staying with her schedule. Less then a month to decide my future.
Mom said she would be glad to take the kids for the night when we attend the Christmas party. The kids would be sleeping and Kathy could pick them up the next morning. Mom said, "I just love Jake and Mary and I think as much of them as I do my own grandchildren. No matter what happens between Kathy and you, she will always have an open house as far as the kids are concerned. Did you have your talk with Uncle Frank?"
I just told her yes. I still didn't know what to think of that conversation.
I stopped by to pick Kathy up for the party. Damn, was she ever beautiful. I can't even explain how good she looked to me. She was wearing a low cut blue dress showing enough boob to be sexy but not slutty. It came down maybe five inches above her knees. When I looked at her the only thing I could think of was I wanted her. I wanted to make love to her and told her so. She of course just smiled and kissed me gently as we headed to the party. We took a cab just in case we drank too much.
The party was fun, no business, just fun. Alice and June's husbands were really nice guys. We all danced except for June who was afraid of having to deliver the baby on the dance floor. She was due any day now. Kathy danced with both husbands but turned down offers by many of the other men at the party. She was in a sly way letting me know that she wouldn't have problems finding suitors. We both drank quite a bit and were feeling pretty good. I held her while we danced, inhaling the fragrance of her perfume. God, her scent was just getting to me.
We left the party and arrived at her house. She noticed I sent the cab away but didn't say anything. As we entered her house I took her in my arms and kissed her. I mean really kissed her and she kissed me back. I told her how beautiful she was and how much I needed her. She just melted in my arms. She felt so good. We walked into the bedroom and I slowly removed her clothes. All but her panties and bra. It's so much sexier when removing them in bed. I then quickly removed my clothes, all but my briefs.
I lay in bed next to her kissing her, hugging her, making love to her. I removed her bra and gently sucked on her nipples as she made low breathing noises. I slid my hand down inside her panties resting my hand on her soft brown mound and just gently rubbed her. I kissed her some more while continuing to rub her mound. I looked at her face saying, "I want you, I need you, I love you."
I got up and slid her panties down. She lifted her butt to help me. I slowly pulled them down her legs and then I mounted her. At first I was gentle, slowly slipping my penis into her moist, very hot vagina. It was so hot I was ready to cum almost instantly. I did my best to hold back as I used a slow in and out motion until I could feel her vagina tighten around my penis. I exploded into her. I felt her orgasm at the same time. That was the only time we did it that night. I crawled up next to her, put my arms around her and we both went to sleep. It was the best sleep I had in months.
When I awoke the next morning I was alone in the bed. Now I was worried. Why did we make love? Did we have too much to drink? How will she react when I face her? Should I apologize?
I got out of bed, slipped on my briefs, undershirt and pants and went out to face the music. There was Kathy sitting there in her pajamas sipping a cup of coffee. I spoke first saying how sorry I was for taking advantage of her the night before. She looked up at me and said, "You didn't take advantage of me, Gary. I wanted you as much as you wanted me. Besides being in love with you, I did it for another reason."
"What reason, Kathy?"
"Who did you think about while we were making love?"
"My God, Kathy, what a stupid question? You, of course, only you."
"Well, Gary, who do you think I was thinking of while we were making love?"
"Me, of course, you called out my name over and over."
"That's my point exactly, Gary. When two people are in love like we are, there is only one person we think about while making love: each other. I wanted you to know I understand your fear. But you needed to know that it is you I love and only you." I finally understood. When true love hits there is only one person you worry about during love making.
Kathy took me home to my apartment and then picked up her kids at mom's.
The next few days flew by. I didn't get a chance to see much of Kathy that week due to business and the holidays. Then June called and said she went into labor.
April called Kathy and asked, "Would you be able to take on some additional work due to June's maternity leave?"
Kathy said, "I'll do all I can to help out. Just bring me the work and I'll see it gets done."
I called my mom and asked a bunch of favors from her. I told her I did not want anything to get back to Kathy. I gave her a list of what I needed and told her to contact the rest of the family but just make sure it doesn't get back to Kathy. Even if it took not talking to her for a week.
Mom promised me she would get it done. Once mom made a promise you could count on her. I told her Kathy and the kids would be over on Christmas and then there would not be any more secrets.
I called Kathy and asked if I could spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with her and the kids? I wanted to see the joy in her family's eyes.
Kathy said, "Of course you can be here. It wouldn't be the same without you. Your mom invited us all over for Christmas dinner and your brother and sisters will be there with their families."
I went over to Kathy's house on Christmas Eve. It reminded me of when I was a kid and how much fun Christmas was. I haven't had that feeling for a long, long time. Just watching the kids get excited and putting cookies out for Santa and making sure there was sugar for the reindeer was fun. There was holiday music and such a wonderful feeling in the air. The Christmas tree with all the presents under it. I had forgotten how much fun it really was. But watching Kathy with the kids brought joy to my heart. I was so glad I was a part of it.
Kathy put the kids to bed and came back and sat on the couch with me. She brought out a pillow and some blankets and handed them to me. She said, "You have to sleep on the couch. My kids aren't going to get up and find a man who is not my husband in my bed. But I will sit out here and neck with you for awhile," as she smiled at me.
We woke up Christmas morning, both of us asleep on the couch. We didn't do anything but cuddle and hold each other. It was funny when you think about it. I got up and made coffee as Kathy went to wake the little ones. They jumped out of bed and ran in the living room. Jake yelling "Santa was here, Santa was here. Look, mom, he ate the cookies and drank his milk. You were right, mom, Santa does like milk." Little Mary was running around behind her brother.
They both ran to the tree to see the extra presents that weren't there the night before. God, what a beautiful sight, watching the happiness on Kathy's face and watching the kids. Life doesn't get any better than that, or does it?
The kids started opening presents. Of course they liked the toys more than the clothes. When they opened their bicycle and big wheels, they wanted to ride them right then in the house. Kathy told them, "Later you can take them outside and ride them. Uncle Gary will watch you," as she smiled at me.
Kathy got me some nice things: shirts, a new watch and a few other things. I got her some perfume, the kind I thought she smelled so good in. I also got her a couple of outfits I had my sister pick out. Then I gave her a big box. Each time she unwrapped it the box got smaller.
The present was down to the size of a shoe box. She looked up at me as the present got smaller and smaller until she got down to one the size of a jewelry box. As it got smaller, I saw tears well up in her eyes. She knew what was coming next, a tiny little box that only a ring would fit in. She opened up the tiny box and saw an engagement ring and started crying. I got down on one knee and said, "Kathy, will you marry me and make an honest man of me?"
She jumped up, put her arms around my neck and said, "I was afraid you would never ask." As she was crying she spoke the words, "Yes, yes, a thousands times yes, I will marry you."
We cleaned up some of the mess and Kathy dressed the kids as I took them outside to watch them ride their bike and big wheel, watching them smile every time they went by. Kathy finished straightening the Christmas mess up and told the kids to come in and have breakfast.
I told Kathy that I had a few things to do and I would be by to pick her up and take her to mom's this afternoon. Before I left I hugged the kids and told them I loved them. Jake hugged me and said he knew I loved his mom, he just knew it. I had to hug him again and said, "I love you and Mary too, Jake." Then I squeezed little Mary, kissed her on the cheek and went to take care of business.
I stopped by mom's before going over to pick up Kathy and the kids. I asked her if everything was ready.
She asked me, "What was Kathy's answer?"
I just nodded my head yes and mom said, "Then everything is in order."
I went over to pick up Kathy and the kids. They were all dressed in their new duds. I kissed her the minute I walked in the door. That would be something I intended to do the rest of my life.
By the time we got back to mom's, most of the family was there. Kathy showing everyone her ring. Of course I got harassed by everyone but that was okay, it was worth it. My brother finally asked Kathy when the wedding would be.
Kathy looked at me and then said, "I don't know. Everything just happened so quick we haven't had time to discuss it."
Mom said, "Not to change the subject, Kathy, but we rented a hall for a big New Year's Eve bash. Will you be able to attend it with Gary? It's very important to him."
"Well, of course I'll attend it with him. But why is it so important to him?"
Mom handed Kathy an invitation that read:
Please attend our New Year's Eve bash. It will be the party of the year. At 12:05 A.M. there will be a wedding of Gary Adams and Kathy Mason. The reception will continue after the wedding. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the festivities. There is no charge. Please don't bring presents. Just come and join us in this happy union. It's been a long time coming.
Sincerely The Adams Family
Kathy read the invitation, looked up at me, started crying and ran to me and kissed and hugged me. "I love you," she said.
I said, "You told me that New Year's Day is my deadline and I am not going to make any mistakes. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
Jake came up to us and asked, "Does that mean he'll be my daddy?
Kathy knelt down and said, "Jake, you and Mary will always have two daddies. One daddy died defending our country and we must always remember him. Uncle Gary will be your second daddy. You will have to listen to everything he says. You will obey him just like you do mommy. He loves you very much and will always be there for you."
"Do I call him daddy or Uncle Gary?"
I looked down at Jake and then knelt down next to Kathy. "Jake, you call me what ever you feel most comfortable with" Then little Mary came over to me, put her little arms around my neck and said, "Dada." I squeezed her as Jake looked on. He said, "You're right, Mary, daddy it is." We all had to laugh.
My sister Nita asked Jake how Christmas went. Jake said, "It was great. I got all kinds of wonderful toys and Uncle Gary I mean dad got me a bike. He got Mary a big wheel and we already rode them this morning."
Kathy looked at Jake and asked him if he remembers when we took him to meet Santa. He said, "Yeah, mom, he gave me my special present."
"What present was that, Jake."
"I told him I wanted Uncle Gary to be mine and Mary's dad and that my mom loved him and we did too. So please arrange it if he could. And he did mom, Santa did it."
Kathy looked at me and we both had to laugh. No wonder Santa looked at us so strangely.
Epilog:
Well, life went on. We had over 200 people attend our New Year's party/wedding. It couldn't have been better. Kathy looked like an angel and, in my book, she was. I couldn't love my two kids more. I moved into the little house by the park. We could afford a bigger place but this is what Kathy wanted. We spend most of our evening's home together. We do make it to McDonalds at least once a week. Jake's favorite restaurant.
June had her baby, a cute little baby boy, her second child. She will be off for a few months. When she starts back it will only be part time. She wants to spend more time at home with her kids. I don't blame her.
I gave April a big raise and made her a full time agent. That way I could take more time off to be with the family.
Everyone wanted to know about our honeymoon. It was fantastic. We took the kids and went to Disney World. We got two rooms with connecting doors. We ran the kids everywhere all day and then the night belonged to us. We took full advantage of it.
I don't know to this day if uncle Frank told me the truth or whether mom put him up to it. But right now I don't care. I now have my childhood sweetheart and I can guarantee life couldn't be better.
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