This story, is what I think may have happened during Perry and Della s long trip to the orient. This is definitely, book Perry. If you have never read, TCOT Lame Canary , and TCOT Substitute Face , you have missed some very essential things about Perry and Della s relationship. **THERE IS A LOT OF SPICE IN THIS STORY, SO IF THIS OFFENDS YOU, YOU MAY NOT WANT TO READ IT.
CHAPTER ONE The sun was just beginning to peak through the blinds, on the window, of the bedroom. This was their first night in their home. They had finally finished moving in the day before, and there was still a lot of unpacking to do. The new king size bed was taking a little getting used to, and had caused one of the occupants to awaken much earlier than usual. Especially, considering their activities into early that morning.
Perry Mason, looked down at his sleeping bride, and couldn t believe they had been man and wife for an entire year. He was still amazed he had talked her into marrying him, and finally buying a home together. To say she was reluctant, was an understatement.
Looking at her beautiful face, he felt he was the luckiest man in the world. She had been so very hesitant to say yes, yet these had been the happiest months of his life.
Oh, there had been compromises. She wanted to go on as usual, and he wanted to shout from the housetops, that he had convinced the most wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, amazing woman in the world, to marry him.
As he was leaning down, and began gently kissing her lips, she opened her hazel eyes and smiled at him. Good morning, my love, he said.
Sliding her arm around his neck and pulling his lips down to hers once more, until they were both breathing heavy, she whispered, I love you even more today than yesterday, Mr. Mason.
Pulling her body against his he murmured, and you thought I would get tired of you after a few months.
Smiling as she remembered the day they said, I do , in Bali, she admitted, so I was wrong once.
Once? he inquired.
Okay, maybe twice, she confessed wiggling against him.
You know sweetheart, if you keep doing that, we will be late for all the surprises I have planned for you today.
Surprises! Della Street Mason loved surprises.
Yes, so be a good little wife, and get ready. I have a very special breakfast planned.
Arching an eyebrow at him and slapping at his arm she remarked, a good little wife. Perry Mason I ll ..
He didn t let her finish as he gathered her into his arms, and began making her so very happy she married him.
It was sometime later that they were sitting in their new big bed, surrounded by pink and yellow roses, a magnum of chilled Don Perignon, eggs benedict with salmon, toast points with beluga caviar, and big red strawberries and thick cr me.
When did you get all this ready? his lovely bride asked.
Smiling at her, his gorgeous blue eyes alight with amusement, he said gravely, that is a trade secret, my dear.
Pretending to be hurt, Della observed, I thought we had no secrets between us. Trying to be stern, but a smile hovering on his lips, he explained, You wouldn t want to know all your surprises before they happened, would you?
Thinking about it for a few moments the lovely brunette shook her curls and confessed, I suppose not.
Wiping cr me from her lips, taking her hand wearing the diamond wedding ring he had convinced her to wear, in their private moments, Perry informed her, it is time to get dressed. I have made a reservation for you at Une Belle Vie. There will be a facial, nails and toes done to perfection, your hair washed and styled, and then a massage.
Running her hand across his chest Della asked, and what will you be doing while I am being pampered?
Oh, I ll think of something, he said trying to sound casual.
She narrowed her eyes and remarked, I know that tone, you are up to something Perry Mason.
My darling wife, I never thought we would be celebrating a first wedding anniversary. Please, let me spoil you in all the ways you wouldn t let me before.
There were tears in her eyes as she told him. Sweetheart, I am so happy, you don t have to do all this to show me how you feel.
Pushing her curls back from her cheek he explained, Della, you ask so little for yourself, and give me so much here, and at the office. I want to do special things for you. So please indulge me.
Della touched her lips to his, and sighed as their embrace intensified. When they finally parted, she murmured, I m not sure what I did to justify all you do for me, but promise you will never leave me.
Kissing her lightly again he responded, that is such an easy promise to keep. Pulling her off the bed and swatting her bottom he said, Get ready, so we aren t late for your appointment.
Aye, aye, Captain, she replied laughing and heading for the bathroom.
It was her husband s first thought to follow her into the shower, but then they would be late. Sighing, he realized this was the one woman he desired night and day. Thank goodness, he had convinced her to be his, on their trip to the orient.
TBC
