Chapter 4
Once out of view, they couldn't keep their hands of each other anymore. All afternoon and evening they'd had to restrain themselves, even though both of them only had one thing on their minds. They sat kissing each other hungrily in the back of the cab, like two love-struck teenagers, all the way to Mara. By the time they'd reached their destination, they couldn't wait a moment longer to get into their room.
"Mrs. Trevanion," Danny whispered provocatively, as he shut the door of the honeymoon suite firmly behind them, "If you'd been able to read my thoughts this afternoon when I first saw you in that dress, you'd have surely been the blushing bride."
He continued kissing Alice eagerly whilst fumbling with the zip of her lilac wedding dress. She kicked her Louboutin's off and they landed haphazardly somewhere in the room.
As they gasped for air, Alice retorted breathlessly, "Mr. Trevanion, if you'd been able to read my thoughts when I saw you in that suit, you'd have been the blushing bridegroom!"
Alice began to unbutton his pale blue shirt and run her fingers lightly up and down Danny's chest. As she removed his shirt, she could feel those familiar stirrings inside her. God, she still fancied him something rotten, even after two years. He had a great body for a man of his age….for a man ten years younger! All the physical lifting and carrying that was part of a game animal vet's job meant he had a naturally taut, muscular physique. Driven by intense desire, she continued removing his clothing piece by piece. Soon he was wearing nothing but his boxers.
By now, Danny had successfully removed her dress and was staring open-mouthed at the white silk, Agent Provocateur corset and matching panties she was wearing beneath it. He was more used to seeing her in cotton pyjamas! Her breasts peeked seductively at him from the French laced-trimmed cups. The expression on Danny's face told Alice that the underwear had been worth every one of the 2000 Rand she had paid for it.
The lingerie was having the desired effect - Danny couldn't stand it any more. He picked her up in his strong arms and carried her in a fireman's lift over to the giant, king sized bed.
"You naughty girl," he teased, slapping her playfully on the bottom.
They were both laughing as they landed in a heap on the bed. Danny leant over and began to kiss Alice softly on her neck, moving unhurriedly and tantalisingly down to her breasts. At the same time, she caressed his back using the lightest possible touch, sending shivers of intense pleasure down his spine. He slowly unfastened the corset, teasing her with the pace at which he undid each hook and eye. When he had finished, she arched her back, so he could finally remove the expensive items of lingerie. Danny pulled her closer and Alice could feel his naked skin against hers as he began to kiss her passionately on the lips again.
"I love you so much," she uttered as she wrapped herself around him.
"I love you, too, Mrs Trevanion," he replied as they both finally gave themselves completely to the other.
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Danny woke early. The sun hadn't yet risen. Alice was sleeping soundly, still lying in his arms. He still couldn't completely believe she was now his wife and that she wanted to be with him forever. He lay there, trying not to disturb her, and observed her for several minutes. He adored everything about her. She was a classic Celtic beauty, with her long, dark brown hair; those deep cobalt blue eyes, her perfect figure and her lilting Scottish burr. He also loved her fiery temperament and her need to be independent. Danny knew he was the luckiest man alive.
Alice opened her eyes slowly and their eyes met.
"Hello gorgeous, how are you this morning?" she asked, lifting herself up to kiss him tenderly on the lips.
"All the better for being married to you," he smiled, kissing her firmly back.
She looked at him with a knowing glint in her eye. They wouldn't be getting up for a little while yet.
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Danny and Alice spent the day enjoying each other's company. It was so rare for them to be able to spend quality time together. Yes, they worked closely in their job, but they were inevitably immersed in the intricacies of surgery or the not so subtle realities of animals' bodily fluids! Even when they were 'free', they were pulled in different directions by the conflicting issues associated with their children and step-children.
It was the simple things they took most pleasure from: the long, leisurely bath together with constant hot water (impossible at Leopard's Den because of the small antiquated water tank); the simple, unrushed breakfast on the veranda; walking round Mara Estate, hand-in-hand, taking in the scenery; lying by the pool just listening to each other talking; sharing their food in the restaurant, oblivious to everyone else around them and, of course, returning to their room to make love, unhurriedly and undisturbed.
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Their intimate mini-honeymoon passed more quickly than either Danny or Alice wished. Their bags were packed and they were now both fully dressed, ready for a day's work at Leopard's Den. Gone were the smart suit and designer dress, replaced by their normal 'uniforms' of shirt, t-shirt and jeans for him and vest top and cropped shorts for her.
"I just need to make a quick 'phone call to Dup, to let him know we're ready to be picked up," Danny stated matter of fact, fishing his i-Phone out of the overnight bag, "Reception's better outside. I'll just be a couple of minutes."
Alice watched him leave. She desperately wished they could stay another day. She'd loved having Danny all to herself, without the usual constraints of work and family. It was the longest time she'd ever spent alone with him and she'd loved and valued every single second. With a two day backlog of veterinary work waiting for them at the Animal Hospital, she had more chance of going to Mars!
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