Chapter 4
Author's Note: Hi Girls! I'm so sorry about the delay. OMG. Nearly two weeks. Oops. But I have time for nothing. Now I'm writing during travel, when I sit on a bus or standing in the tram stop. People think I'm crazy. But who cares. You wanna read the story… Big hug to Zsulie, Tommysmy 21, prettycrazy, risingdancer, Kristi-Julie, bluegirl-783, Ursa, Captain Weirdo and to my fav ex-beta OSUSprinks for the fantastic reviews. I dedicate this cheeky chapter to all of you.
"What a shame that Clarisse isn't your wife." said Peter with a winning smile on his face.
"What?!" asked Joseph surprised.
"You heard me. I know she isn't your wife."
"Of course she IS my wife." said Joseph as he pulled himself together. "Where are you getting that from? It's ridiculous."
"Are you denying it?" asked Peter.
"Of course. We're married for nearly a year."
"Then why did you invite me? Hm?"
"'Cos I thought you're a dear friend of Clarisse. But now, I know I was wrong."
"And that's why you invited me?"
"Yes."
"Right." sighed Peter and started moving towards the stairs. "If you insist to this story of yours, why don't we chat with her a little about this?"
"I see no reason to do."
"But I do. If you will excuse me." said Peter and took a step, but Joseph stopped him.
"All right." sighed Joseph. "You were right."
"I knew it." laughed Peter satisfied.
"But how?"
"That's very simple. If you really would be her husband, you would never let me, or any other man to stay."
"Touché."
"Thanks." smiled Peter. "And this is a perfect chance for you to be close to her. So I really don't understand your behaving. 'Cos still I'm here, you can be her husband. And it's your dream isn't it?"
"Yes. But not at any price."
"Well, sorry mate. I'll stay, and you can't stop me. 'Cos if you wanna throw me out, I'll tell her your little secret, and I'm sure she wouldn't be happy with that…" laughed Peter.
"Right. If you wanna fight, then let it be! But don't forget, she is mine."
"We'll see it. We'll see it."
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
In the kitchen, Joseph poured a glass of water, 'cos he really needed to calm down. That was the moment, when Clarisse stepped in…
"Oh, Joseph! Are you all right? Where is Peter? Did he hurt you? Or… you killed him?"
"Calm down!" said Joseph with a smile and grabbed her hands. That happened every time when he saw her, he somehow started smiling…
"But are you all right?" asked Clarisse still desperately.
"Of course. Don't worry. And I didn't kill him. What is more… he will stay for a while."
"What?!"
"Look, I don't wanna see him here too, but…"
"But?" asked Clarisse.
"But I think this is the best solution. If we simply threw him out, he would never leave you in peace. We have to gain over him with…"
"With…"
"With our happiness."
"We have been doing the same 'till now."
"Yes, I know. But that will work. Believe me. We just have to do it more believable. And if he'll see our happiness…"
"… He will go away of oneself." finished Clarisse the sentence.
"Exactly." smiled Joseph.
"Right. Let's do it." said Clarisse decidedly. "Have you got any ideas?"
"Yes, I have. We should watch a film."
"That's a lovely idea. Just the two of us… in sweet harmony as they say."
"Uhm."
"Ok. Give me five minutes, and meet me in the living room." smiled Clarisse and headed upstairs when Charlotte stepped in…
"Is everything all right?" asked Charlotte.
"No. He is blackmailing me."
"What?! But how?"
"He knows that Clarisse is not my wife."
"I can't believe it." answered Charlotte. "But how did he find out?"
"He made a lucky hit. He knows that if she would be my wife, I would never invite him to stay for dinner."
"Damn it." sighed Charlotte. "Wherewith is he blackmailing you?"
"If he can stay, he will keep my secret."
"Tricky isn't it? And what's your plan?"
"We will show him our love. I mean really show."
"That's a very good idea." smiled Charlotte. "And Clarisse…"
"Well, I told her everything, except my real reason."
"But?" asked Charlotte.
"There's no but."
"Come on Joe! I can see that you're brooding on something."
"Just…"
"Come on!"
"Well, it's so… awkward. I don't wanna trade on the situation."
"I don't quite understand you." said Charlotte.
"You know, now we have to pretend that we're married. So I can kiss her, hug her. And she has to do it too. And why? 'Cos I lied her. I'm a worm."
"It didn't bother you when you invited him to dinner."
"Yes, but now everything is changed. I didn't know that he is such a yuck."
"Yes, that's true." nodded Charlotte. "Look Joe. I can give you only one advice. Just love her, and everything is gonna be all right."
"But…"
"Just love her."
"Right." nodded Joseph with a smile.
OOOOOOOOOO
A little later, Joseph was sitting in the living room on the sofa, when Clarisse stepped in with a radiant smile on her face…
"I'm here."
"Come, sit next to me." smiled Joseph and tapped the sofa.
"Right… How can we do? I think I should sit a bit closer."
"Ok…"
"And maybe you should wrap your arms around me (Go Clarisse! Go:) or something…"
"That's a very good idea… Oh my God." whispered Joseph the last bit.
Clarisse drew herself closer to him. Now her back was leant against his chest and he gently wrapped his arms around her.
"Comfortable?" asked Joseph a bit shyly.
"Yes." smiled Clarisse. "It's fantastic… I mean…" added Clarisse quickly.
"It's a very comfortable sofa."
"Exactly." smiled Clarisse nervously. "Oh, he is coming."
"Lay your head onto my shoulder." offered Joseph.
"No. I have a better idea. Kiss my jaw, like in movies, and he will think that we're kissing."
"Well…"
"Hurry up!"
"Right." said Joseph and kissed her quickly. Actually too quickly, 'cos he somehow missed her jaw, and his mouth landed on the half of her lips. But he didn't dare to move… And frankly he didn't want it too. As Clarisse…
And Peter… He was angry of course, but he quietly disappeared. Joseph won this battle…
"Is he still here?" asked Clarisse from that kissing position.
"No… Oh, sorry, no. I didn't realize that he left the room. And sorry about… you know. I just kissed you too quickly and…"
"Oh, don't say sorry." said Clarisse. "Just my neck you know."
"Of course." smiled Joseph nervously.
"I think I will stay in your arms. Just for sure, you know. Maybe he will come back."
"I totally agree with you." said Joseph quickly. "He can step in any minute. Come." smiled Joseph nervously, but deep in his heart, he was extremely happy…
The rest of the night was uneventful. They watched the movie in each other's arms, which was a simple one and a half hours long one. Yes, only one and a half hours. Joseph mentally kicked himself. 'Why didn't I choose Lord of the Rings?'
OOOOOOOOOOO
Next morning in the kitchen…
Hello Joe! How went the big movie project?" smiled Charlotte.
"I can't tell you." answered Joseph with a dreamy look on his face.
"Good. And which film was that?"
"Well… I can't remember the title of it."
"Just tell me the story. I'm a big movie fan, I will guess it." smiled Charlotte.
"Well, there was a girl in it and lot of houses… and something with… Sorry, but I can't remember clearly. And now I have to go. I wanna go jogging a bit. Maybe I have to knock Peter out." laughed Joseph.
"Right. See you at lunch time." smiled Charlotte and sat down with a cup of tea in her hand.
A few minutes later Clarisse stepped in joyfully…
"Oh, hello Charlotte!" smiled Clarisse. "It's a lovely day, isn't it?"
"Yes, indeed." smiled Charlotte with full of meaning. "I hope last night everything went all right."
"Yes, we really enjoyed it… I mean the movie."
"Oh, yes. The movie. What was exactly the story of the film?" asked Charlotte innocently.
"Well, I don't know. Maybe a story about a man with a… secret map or something. But I'm not sure. I was a bit tired."
"Oh yes." smiled Charlotte.
"What is it? You're smiling like a teenager."
"Oh nothing." answered Charlotte. "That reminds me! Mia is coming."
"What?!"
"Sorry, but I had to tell her everything and now…"
"She wants to help."
"Exactly."
"Oh my God. What next?"
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
And when the night has arrived Mia too. She stormed in as always, and wanted to hold a council of war…
"Right." sighed Mia. "Charlotte told me every little detail and I think that's enough of this retired show."
"I beg your pardon?" asked Clarisse.
"Look Grandma, if you will keep up this pitiable trying with Joe, you will never get rid of Peter."
"That was not pitiable…" tried Clarisse.
"Of course." laughed Mia. "Stop Grandma. That was pitiable, believe me."
"Right."
"I have better ideas…"
"I was sure of that." said Clarisse.
"I didn't even hear it."
"Right, Miss Clever. What's your brilliant idea, hm?"
"It's simple. Peter sleeps in the room next to yours Grandma."
"And?" asked Clarisse.
"And if you are loud enough with Joe in your room…"
"I beg your pardon! What are you trying to say?"
"Look, you don't have to make love to Joe, just pretend."
"I… I… Joseph! You don't say something?"
"It's a good idea. I mean it can work."
"Really? And how do you imagine this project?"
"We just make some noise." said Joe a bit embarrassed.
"Yeah, Grandma. Just make some noise, that's easy."
"But…"
"Let's do it. Peter is in his room now." smiled Mia.
"What?"
"Go!"
"All right." sighed Clarisse.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
A few minutes later Clarisse and Joseph were standing in her room, next to the wall. And… the idea was brilliant, but the execution was a little elusive…
"Well…" started Clarisse.
"Well…" tried Joseph too. They were extremely embarrassed.
"You should start it Joseph."
"No. Ladies first."
"I just don't know how to begin. It's ridiculous."
"Yeah. Our idea was better I think." said Joseph.
"Yes, that was slow but effective."
"Exactly."
"We have to speak with Mia." said Clarisse and they headed outside.
"Gradma? What are you doing? I heard nothing."
"'Cos we did nothing." answered Joseph.
"But why?"
"We can't do it."
"Oh come now!" cried Mia.
"I tried it, but I simply can't." said Clarisse.
"Joe, why don't you help her?"
"How?"
"How?! Just kiss her…"
"What?!" asked Clarisse.
"On her cheek… then give a kiss to her ear… Oh my God! You are adult people. I hate this fuckup."
"Mia!" cried Clarisse.
"Go inside and do it!"
"But Mia."
"I don't wanna hear any excuses. Go!"
"Ok. Ok." said Clarisse and Joe at once.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The next round was promising…
"I think Mia was right." said Clarisse shyly.
"Yes… What would you say if I give you a kiss here." said Joseph and stroked her left cheek with his index finger.
"Do it." answered Clarisse weakly.
"Right… Then…" whispered Joseph and slowly kissed her. "And now a kiss to your ear… Then to your cheek again."
"Oh my God!" cried Clarisse with eyes closed.
"Just stop me if you think I'm going too far."
"I will." answered Clarisse, but she was in another world. "Oh Joseph."
"I love you." whispered Joseph.
"Louder! Peter can't hear that… What?!" asked Clarisse as her eyes flew open in shock.
"I love you." repeated Joe.
"Do you now that Peter can't hear that?"
"Yes, I do." smiled Joseph. "I love you Clarisse."
"Really? Do you really?"
"Can't you feel that?"
"I… I… Kiss me!"
"With pleasure my queen." smiled Joseph and kissed her with his heart full of love.
OOOOOOOOOOO
A little later outside the room…
"Wow! They're staring to feel it." smiled Mia.
"Yes, Clarisse is moaning like in a sex film." laughed Charlotte.
"As Joe. Ha ha. If I wouldn't know the situation, I would think they're making love…" laughed Mia.
To be continued…
Author's Note: Thanks for reading. Wow! What happened behind those closed doors? Hm? What do you want? Tell me… wink
Can anybody saw Georgia Rule? OMG. Garry Marshall did it again. applause He is such a good director. And Hector… He was soooo old in it and a bit ridiculous. But very Joe like. He played a Bask man. What? Garry just wanted to create him a role, 'cos Hector is his lucky charm. And we can also see a few people from PD2. And the team is the same. Isn't there a script writer job in your next movie Garry?
