Together We Can

Continuation of If Only I Could by Gillingham

Note: This is my first attempt at Sense & Sensibility fanfic. Loved Brandon & Marianne as a couple. Special thanks to Gillingham to her help and blessing that I continue with her modern story. Hope everyone enjoys it so far and please review. Thank you.

Sir John Middleton was giddy. He had just heard the news from an excited Adele about the engagement of Christopher Brandon and Marianne Dashwood. Anne could not help herself and had to tell Adele as soon as she arrived at work at the flower shop. They immediately started discussing possible plans for the wedding.

"I can't believe Christopher never mentioned that he was going to propose or told me his plan." he thought. There was no doubt in his mind that Marianne would have accepted his hand. After it was made fully public to everyone that they were a couple after the horrible incident with Marianne, anyone in the presence of the couple could clearly see how in love they were when they looked at each other. Sir John looked at his watch and thought that Christopher should be at work now. He was going to give him a call on his cell to congratulate him and tease him about not letting him in on his plans for last night's proposal.

Meanwhile at Christopher's house, Marianne and Christopher were awake but by no means ready to get out of bed. Christopher had pretty much decided as soon as he awoke that he was going to be late to work as Marianne had a class later in the day and was in no rush either to start the day. There was a lot of giggling and kissing going on. Marianne was straddling Christopher as she kissed his cheeks, neck and back to his lips while his hands caressed her back. They were interrupted by the noise of Christopher's mobile. They both stopped mid kiss and turned their heads to look in the phone's direction. He looked back at Marianne with a frown on his face. "I have to get it, in case it is the office." Marianne grinned but did not make any move to get off of him. Christopher reached for the phone and looked at it. His eyes became wide. "It's John. He probably heard the news." He said with a smile. Marianne grinned back. "I am sure my mother and Adele have told everyone in London already." Christopher giggled, "I am sure they have".

"Hello" Christopher answered

"Christopher! Glad I caught you. I know you are at work" John stated

"I am actually not there yet. Going in a bit late today." Brandon explained hoping John might keep it short.

"Oh all right. I am calling to congratulate you! I can not believe you didn't let me in on your plans to propose to the lovely Marianne." John said with some excitement.

"I wanted to keep it to myself and make sure she said yes." Christopher explained. Marianne gave him another playful smack on the shoulder and smiled at him. She leaned down and whispered in his other ear, "As there was going to be any doubt I would say yes to you." Christopher felt a chill down his spine as she whispered in his ear and started kissing it and working her lips down his neck. Christopher still holding the phone and trying to hold back from moaning at the sensations. Meanwhile on the phone, John kept chattering on about the engagement and how he would like to have them over soon for a celebration. Perhaps another riding party before the winter cold starts coming in. Christopher heard John speak but he wasn't really comprehending anything he was saying as Marianne had started kissing her way down his chest to his belly button. Christopher was about to respond when he had to suddenly cover his mouth with the pillow as Marianne had pulled the sheet over her head as she reached his once again revived erection. Marianne let out a bit of a giggle as she heard him trying to stifle his response to her. It made her want him so much seeing his response to her touch.

Sir John must have heard a partial groan coming from the phone. "Are you all right Christopher?" He asked baffled.

"Yes, I am fine just dropped the phone." Christopher said trying to keep his voice level and sound as normal as possible. "I am sorry John but I have to get going. I have to leave in a few minutes. I will talk to you soon. Thank you for your congratulations. Goodbye." Christopher rushed.

"All right. I will talk to you later, goodbye." Sir John barely had time to get out before Christopher hung up the phone.

"Oh Marianne! Is this going to happen every time I am on the phone with John." He said with a moan. Marianne giggled and crawled up his body and sat up still straddling him. She looked down at him with a huge grin on her face. "It might." She said to him in a low voice. He just looked up at her with the biggest grin as well. Marianne adjusted her body and moved down onto him until he was fully inside her Both kept eye contact and had a look of sheer pleasure on their faces as she began to move on top of him. Christopher could not hold back a moan as his hands reached to hold her hips as she continued moving. Marianne looked down at him and smiled just as he thrust upwards to meet her movements. She closed her eyes, "Oh Christopher." Marianne moaned. Christopher was so turned on by the sight of her and the look of complete pleasure she was receiving and knowing that he was the cause. If this is what mornings were going to be like after she fully moved in and were married, he was not going to mind being late for work on a regular basis.

A while later both Christopher and Marianne said goodbye at their front door. Marianne was happy to think it could be considered their home now. She couldn't wait to fully move in. She was hoping to do that this weekend.

"I am sorry I made you so late to work this morning." Marianne said to him with a smile while they were wrapped in each others arms. Christopher grinned back at her. "It is quite all right and well worth it darling. I have a feeling I am not going to be as punctual as I used to be now." He said with a smile then leaned to down for one more kiss goodbye. With that they both were off.

At the office, Elinor was just going through the things she needed to do today. Not much going on today. She was happy to have a light workload on a Monday to settle into the work week. She noticed it was past 10AM and Christopher was not into work yet. He was usually so punctual and there no later than 9AM. She noticed a company email from his secretary that he was going to be in late this morning. She giggled to herself. She knew the most likely reason for his tardiness was her own sister. She was sure they spent the evening having a private celebration of their engagement. She was actually looking forward to teasing him about it when he came in. She also looked forward to teasing Marianne later.

Just at that moment she heard the lift bell ding and doors open. Out came Christopher Brandon looking as professional as usual in his perfect suite and messenger bag. With a small grin and a daydreaming look on his face. He looked her way and the look on her face must of read to him she knew exactly why he was late this morning. That caused Christopher to blush. "Good morning Elinor." He spoke softly and headed towards his office.

Elinor stood in his office doorway while he got some things out of his bag and was getting settled for the work day. Elinor crossed her arms. "You know our Mum and Adele are at work planning your wedding right." She stated. Christopher let out a laugh as he unpacked his ipad and some paper work. "I figured as much. Does all of London know about the engagement?" Elinor giggled as well. "No, not yet. I haven't mentioned it to anyone here. I figured you would share when you wanted to." Elinor explained.

Christopher thought for a second. There was no reason to keep it a secret. Everyone in the office knew about their relationship now. He was so pleased how happy everyone was for them and especially him. Apparently they all sometimes discussed when he would find someone. Everyone at the office loved Marianne when she was there. They even seemed to have greater respect for them not broadcasting it and keeping it professional at work. They all talked about it if there was any signs they missed in a joking manner. Christopher had made a point to speak to Allison Riley about their relationship. To make sure there was no hard feelings or anything since she was Marianne's supervisor. Allison laughed it off. She didn't have a problem with it at all. She loved Marianne and was actually hoping that she would come back to work after she finished University. She used the opportunity to tease Christopher about keeping it a secret and could not believe she didn't notice. She thought the looks Marianne gave him was just because she respected him as a boss and owner of the company. She had no idea the looks and smiles she gave him were because they were hopelessly in love with each other.

Christopher looked back up at Elinor after his thoughts. It's all right. "Everyone here seems fine with our relationship and happy for us." He said. Elinor smiled at him. "Everyone is so happy for you both. I told you no one was going to have an issue with your relationship." She stated to him. As the day went on Christopher did share his news with Allison who was thrilled for them. By the afternoon everyone seemed to know. He was touched how some people would just pop in his office to offer congratulations. He felt so proud that Marianne was going to be his wife.