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Back in Genovia…

Joseph had closed the phone and set it on the coffee table in front of him. Another tear slipped from his eye, Abby had called Clarisse "Mom" He always thought it would be hard for them to accept anyone as his wife or even girlfriend, especially Abby. After having grown up without a mother, he always thought she would be the hardest to adapt. When she was younger she was quite possessive of her father, and still continues to be. And the fact that she had called Clarisse "Mom", was a wonderful thing.

"What did they say?" Clarisse asked, genuinely curious.

"They said they were happy for us, and that I deserve this. They said it was time for me to be happy with you." Her hand gently came up to wipe a tear from his eye. He took her hand and placed a kiss on her palm before he wrapped his arm around her waist, pulled her close, and kissed her.

The kiss started off gentle, Joseph lightly teasing her lips as his hands roamed her sides. Her hands had gone up his shoulders, gently roaming and caressing the nape of his neck. He pulled her closer, deepening the kiss, his tongue seeking entrance. She was practically straddling his lap at this point. Realization dawned on her how close their bodies were at this point. Feeling how close they physically were made her hands dig into his shoulders and her body tense under his hands. He felt this and broke the kiss.

"Darling I don't want this to be tense for you. It should come naturally, not be forced." he said lovingly

"I'm sorry Joseph, his whole situation has never happened to me before. I'm afraid I don't know how to act or what to do. I want this, I really do. I just don't know how to let it all go." She caressed his cheek. He knew she needed to let her inhibitions go and calm down. He stood up and stretched his hand out for her to take.

"Let's get changed out of these clothes." She smiled and gladly took his hand, stood up, and walked with him into her dressing room. "I see I'm already moved in." Joseph said upon seeing many of his things.

"Indeed you are. I'm looking forward to sharing everything with you." She smiled then kissed him gently. After they broke the kiss, Joseph guided her to the seat in front of her vanity. Sitting her down in front of the mirror, she watched as he gently kissed her neck than proceeded to undo the clasp of her necklace. Her earrings came next, then after, the tiara on her head. If Joseph would have had the skill and the patience, he probably would have picked every bobby pin out of her hair to free it from the extension. He wanted nothing more for her hair to be free and to be able to run his fingers through the beautiful golden strands.

As Clarisse worked on the pins in her hair, Joseph went around the room observing his belongings. Not many were put away yet. He assumed part of Clarisse's closet space would have to be cleared out and allocated to him. He easily found a box in the corner chair with his socks and underwear, and another box on the floor with undershirts and work out clothes. Easily finding what he needed, he went back to his wife.

"I'll be in the bedroom changing." He kissed her shoulder again before departing the room.

"Wait" she called out before he left. She quickly rushed into the bedroom and snagged her nightgown off of the bed. Before she made it back into the dressing room, Joseph snagged her hand and pulled her back, pulling her into a deep kiss. Upon letting her go he said. "Don't take to long" he smiled. She smiled back before closing the door.

Joseph was able to change quickly and now paced back and forth in the bedroom, clad in his robe and black boxers, bare chested underneath the robe. It took Clarisse a little longer to change than Joseph had liked. But he knew the wait would be well with it.

Inside the dressing room, Clarisse stood at the door, praying that Joseph will like what he sees. I want this, I love him, I want to be with him, she told herself, before opening the door and stepping out into the bedroom.

~Please R&R. Sorry I haven't updated in a long time. I had some family stuff happen and had to put this on hold. Let me know what you think. Chapter 8 is almost done. Lovings are coming, I guarantee it. -S~