As the leaves Change…."We can and…we will."
Brenda didn't say anything, she just looked over at Sonny. He turned on his side, and faced her. "I'm assuming you want to work on our marriage now."
She didn't say anything, she just stared at him.
"Brenda, if you don't want to talk, we don't have to talk. You being here is enough."
She sat up, and stared into his eyes. "I want so much, to remember why I married you, but I don't."
"Brenda, if you gave me the opportunity…Sweetheart, I could make you remember."
"Sonny, if I came back, I think things would still be the same."
"They wouldn't."
"They would. The Sonny that I lived with and was married to, is who you are."
"I could try and change, because I love you."
"Yeah, but then you will end up resenting me. You have to change for yourself, not me. And Sonny, if you are ok with who you are, that's fine too."
Sonny sat up. "Brenda, I just want us to be together."
"I think it's too late. I just believe, it is really for the best, that we move on with our lives."
"You just want me to give you a divorce, and be done?"
"Yes. My mind is made up. I don't want to be with you anymore. I came in here just to see, if there was anything left, and for me it isn't. I don't feel the way I use to."
Sonny sighed. "Brenda, I can't just give you a divorce."
"Sonny, I want out. Please." She turned her body towards him. "You might have love for me, but you don't want me. I can't say anything at all about your children. I have no control over who comes into YOUR house." Brenda shook her head. "I was never your wife Sonny. And we argued all of the time. I can count the times we made love. We were always at odds. That isn't a marriage. And you know it. We got married too soon. We were living in the past. We should have taken the time, to get to know each other. Please, let's just be done."
He ran his fingers through his hair, then looked over at her. "Brenda, I'm really trying here. I just want you to meet me halfway."
"But Sonny, we've been trying since we said I do. It isn't working, and you know it. I don't want to meet you halfway."
"I still love you, and I still want to be with you."
"I still have love for you, but I don't want to be with you anymore."
"You have love for me? What does that mean?"
"I do care about you, but I don't know if I am still in love with you. Too much has happened. You deserve someone, who is ok with what you have to give, and I'm not."
Sonny sighed. "What am I supposed to do without you?"
"What you've always done…..live."
*silence*
Sonny looked down, then at her. "Brenda, I'll miss you if I let you go."
She smiled. "Sonny you'll be fine. The ladies love you."
"Not the one that matters." *silence* "You might not realize it now, but you are going to miss me."
"I'm not saying I won't."
Sonny rubbed the back of his neck, and sighed. "Well…..I'm not going to torture you. I'll leave."
"Sonny, it's late. You can stay."
"No, I think it's best." He got up and started dressing, as she looked on. After sliding on his shoes, he turned to her. "Walk me to the door?"
"Of course." She got up and followed him down the stairs. They walked over to the door.
"You're forgetting your jacket."
He smiled. "There goes my reason to come back."
She smiled. "I'll get it." She left and went into the kitchen, seconds later she returned with jacket in hand. She handed it to him. His hand touched hers, he grabbed a hold of it. He looked into her eyes, then released it..
"Take care."
"You too." He opened the door, and closed it behind him..…..
The next few weeks flew by. Sonny withdrew his request for spousal support, and the divorce would be final in a matter of months. There were no more flowers being sent, no phone calls. He gave her what she wanted. Brenda tried to get her old job back, but ASEC wasn't interested. They didn't want to have an ex mob wife, as their spokesperson. They knew she dated him in the past, but they overlooked that, because it was so long ago. They couldn't however overlook their recent marriage. They didn't turn her down completely, she could still do some work for them, she just couldn't be front in center anymore. She understood, and wasn't resentful.
Although she was comfortable financially, she decided to start modeling again. By all accounts life was going pretty good.
Brenda walked into the restaurant, and spotted Robin. She walked over to the table, and sat down. "Sorry I'm late."
"No problem, I just got here five minutes ago. I took the liberty of ordering you a white wine."
Brenda took off her jacket. "Thanks. So how is everything?"
"It's going great. How are you?"
"I'm fine."
"Brenda, are you sure?"
"I really am. I hate things had to end the way they did, but it was for the best. How is Sonny?"
"I haven't spoken with him. So, I'm not sure."
"Me either. Not since the night he left."
Robin notices the concern in Brenda's eyes. "I'm sure he is fine."
Brenda forced a smile. "Of course he is. He'll be wooing the ladies soon enough. If not already." They laugh…..
Sonny sat down at his desk.
"So you have returned?"
He looked up and saw Diane walking in. "Yes I have, and I'm relaxed. So please don't come and ruin it."
"I wouldn't dream of it." She walked over to the coffee table, placed her briefcase down, and removed her coat. "From the looks of things, your time at the Island, was extremely beneficial."
"It was."
She opened her briefcase, and walked over to his desk. "I have some papers for you to sign."
"What?"
"Some business…some personal."
"Divorce papers?"
"Yes, just formalities."
He opened his drawer, and pulled out a pen. He signed the papers and handed them to her.
"Thank you." She walked back over to the briefcase, and put them back in. "Sonny?"
"Yes?"
"I'm proud….at the way you are handling things. You could have made a big production, but you aren't. I think….it was the right thing to do."
"I didn't ask you."
"No…you didn't." She closed her briefcase. "Well, I'm off." She leaves.
Diane ran into Kate on the way out. She looked her up and down. "It isn't final yet." She shook her head and left.
Sonny leaned back in his chair. He heard someone coming in. He looked up, and saw Kate. He smiled. "Another visit from my neighbor?"
"I just came by to see how you were."
"I'm fine."
"So, I heard the divorce will be final in a couple of months."
"You heard?"
"I apologize."
"It's fine, and you heard right."
"Sonny, I'm sorry….things didn't work out."
Sonny got up, and walked over to the bar, with Kate's eyes following. He poured a couple of glasses of brandy. He walked over to her, and handed her one.
"I didn't say I wanted a drink."
"Are you going to let me drink alone?"
"Never needed me before."
"True." He walked over to the chair, and sat down. He looked over at Kate. "Have a seat."
She hesitated, then walked over, and sat down…
Part 2
With the holidays fast approaching, Brenda decided to get some shopping done. She had just made it home with her packages, and was in the process of wrapping them, when her doorbell rung. She got up and answered it. "Wow this is a surprise…come in."
Jason made his way inside. He looked down at the presents. "I see you've been doing some Christmas shopping."
She walked back over and sat down. "Yeah, but I think I should have let one of those gift wrappers, wrap them. This is harder than it looks. And don't worry, your gift isn't here, I'm giving you a gift card to the jeans and leather store."
He rolled his eyes. "So, what are you doing for the holidays?"
"I haven't decided. Robin invited me to her house. And then there is Julia, I was thinking about going to California to torture her. Just not sure yet. Are you going to visit the Quartermaines?"
"I don't know."
"Jason, you should."
"I'll think about it. But I really came by to check on you. I know the divorce is about to final, and it must be hard."
"Yeah, it is. I won't lie. I just never thought, we would be divorcing, but I'm fine. I really am. Life goes on."
Jason shook his head in agreement. "Yeah, it does. Well, I let you get back to your…wrapping, if that's what you call it?"
"Still sporting that sense of humor I see?" He smiled, and she got up. She walked him to the door, and they said their goodbyes…..
Brenda is sitting in Charles' office. She is in the process of signing some papers. "I hope this is the last of these."
"Papers….yes." Charles takes a deep breath. "Brenda, I wanted to run something by you?"
She looked up. "What?"
"I know you are unsure, of where you want to spend the holidays. I would like to invite you to come spend it with me."
"You?"
"As friends of course. And I mean with me and my family in Colorado."
"Colorado?"
"Yes, It really is beautiful up there, this time of the year."
"I-."
"Just think about it. I had Thanksgiving with your friends, and now I would love to return the favor. My family is really nice."
"I'm sure they are. Can I get back to you?"
"Of course, just let me know."
"I will…..."
"So he invited you to Colorado?"
"Yes." Brenda looked across the table at Robin. "And I have no idea if I'm going."
Robin smiled. "I think he likes you."
"I've never seen any evidence of it. He said that he just wanted to pay me back, for Thanksgiving. And since I don't have any concrete plans, he thought he'd ask."
"Are you going?"
"I would love to have a white Christmas. But what if I don't like his family?"
Robin's eyes get big. "Yeah, I didn't think about that."
"I just don't know. It's not him. He's been a great lawyer, and an awesome friend. But going with him to meet his family, over Christmas. A bit much."
"Not really. It might be more stressful if you were dating, but you are not. He hasn't even tried to hit on you….or has he?"
"Oh nooo. He's been great. What would you do?"
"I'd go."
Brenda was shocked. "You would?"
"Yes. Christmas in Colorado! Of course."
"To be honest, I might feel just as awkward being around Julia. We have never really gotten along. You know, I think I'm going to take him up on his offer."
Robin smiled. "Good. Just make sure you are back, in time for the New Year's Party?"
"I don't know how long Charles is planning on staying. I guess I'll have to ask. But we should be back.."
"I hope so. Biggest party in years."
"Well hopefully I won't miss it…"
After meeting Robin, Brenda went down to the docks. She liked to go down there from time to time. She sat down on the bench, and sipped her coffee. It was cold out, but she didn't mind. She liked winter. "Brenda?"
She looked up and saw Sonny. "Sonny….Hi?"
"Hello. I see great minds think alike."
She smiled. "I guess so." He looked out into the water, there was an awkward silence. "Why don't you have a seat?"
He sat down.
"So, how have you been?"
He looked at her briefly. "I've been….alright. And you?"
"Good." There was still tension in the air, they both could feel it. "Look Sonny, just because we didn't work out, does not mean we should be enemies….or have this weirdness between us."
"I agree. Let's have dinner."
"Son-."
Sonny threw his hand up. "It was a joke Brenda. I am just kidding. Put the pepper spray back in your purse."
She smiled. "I wouldn't pepper spray you."
"I'm not sure about that. I think there were times, when you wanted to do a lot of things to me."
"It was what it was. Time to move on."
Sonny remained silent. He didn't want to move on, he wanted her back. But it didn't matter, she was done.
"So, Ms. Barrett, are you finished with your Christmas shopping?"
"Yes. What about you?"
"Of course not. I like to do everything at the last minute."
She grinned. "Do you shop yourself? Or do you send Max and Milo? Be honest."
"Depends on who it's for."
"Oh, makes sense."
"So, what are doing for Christmas?"
"I'm thinking about going to Colorado."
"By yourself?"
"With a friend."
"Man or Woman?"
Brenda sighed and smiled. "Sonny..."
"Ok, I'm over stepping my boundaries. I apologize."
"Apology accepted."
"Brenda, I need to apologize to you. I've said I'm sorry in the past, but I really didn't believe I did anything wrong. But after Thanksgiving, I went to the Island, and I really thought about everything. And I deserved to be left. I apologize...sincerely."
"That means a lot, thanks." The wind whipped through. Brenda adjusted her scarf.
Sonny looked over at her. "Are you cold?"
"Yes. The temperature has suddenly dropped. I guess this is my cue to leave."
"Ok, I'll walk you to your car?"
"That would be great."
They walk in silence.
After some time, they finally reach her car. She unlocks the door, he opens it. She turned and faced him. "Sonny, I'm glad we were able to talk. It's a start in the right direction."
"Me too. And Brenda, if I don't see or talk to you before the holiday, have a Merry Christmas."
She smiled. "You too." She got in, and he closed the door. She started the car, and backed out.
He watched as she pulled off...
Part 3
"It is simply breathtaking."
"I told you it would be beautiful, this time of the year."
"And it is. Charles, thanks again, for inviting me."
"Thanks for coming."
Brenda looked out the car window, as they headed up the mountain. "How long before we reach your parents' house?"
"Not too much longer."
"I hope they're ok, with having a stranger at their house."
Charles grinned. "Trust me, they will not mind."
"You did tell them I was coming, didn't you?"
"Of course. Stop worrying." He grabbed her hand and squeezed it.
She looked over at him. "I'll try."
A little while later they pulled up to this huge house. Brenda looked over at Charles. "Is this where your parents' live?"
"Yeah, it's where I grew up."
"It is gorgeous. You act like you come from humble beginnings."
"Because I do. My parents instilled good values in us. And we were not spoiled, or raised to think we better than other people. Ready to go in?"
She smiled. "Ok."
Charles got out, walk around, and opened the car door for her. They walked up to door, and rung the doorbell. The door swung open. A nice looking woman stood in front of them. "Charles!" She hugged him.
Charles smiled and hugged her back. "Brenda, this is Gloria my sister."
Brenda smiled. "Nice to meet you."
Gloria grinned. "Hello." She looked at Charles. "She is pretty. Good job little brother."
He rolled his eyes. "We are just friends."
Gloria laughed. "Come on in!"
They walk in and see his parents, rushing down the stairs. They are a nice looking couple, Brenda can see where Charles and his sister get their looks.
They hug and make a fuss over him. "Mom...dad this is Brenda."
"Hello, I'm Diane, and this is George." Diane hugged Brenda, which caught her off guard. "Charles, why did you tell me she was so...good looking? And she is just your friend?"
His dad, George smiled. "Son, I thought I taught you better."
His sister laughed. "Calm down! You're scaring her." She looked at Brenda. "Ignore them. And if they start asking you about churches, ignore that too." They all laugh. They spent the next few hours, laughing, talking, and eating. They were a really nice family. Everyone eventually said their goodnights, leaving Brenda and Charles up. They were sitting in the living room, looking at the beautiful Christmas tree. "Charles, this room should be in some home magazine. Hell, the whole house should be."
"I'm glad you like it. And most of all, feel comfortable in it."
"Your family is great. I mean really."
He smiled. "They love you too. My mom not only thinks your are beautiful, she says you have the brain and wit to match."
"Your mom is no slouch herself. I can see where you get your good looks."
He grinned. "Are you tired?"
"A little."
"I'll show you to your room. I already took your bags up."
"Ok, thanks."
They stand and he grabbed a hold of her hand, leading her upstairs.
He walked her to her room, which was right next to his. He opened the door for her. "Goodnight, Brenda. And rest up, the whole family will be coming over tomorrow."
She smiled. "Will do. Nite." She went in and closed the door. The room was huge. It was double the size of her room at home. It had a beautiful fireplace, and the décor was to die for. She looked around and sighed. "Wow." She walked over to her luggage, and opened it.
After getting out the shower, she wrapped herself in a towel, and walked over to the window. She looked up at the stars. She started thinking about Sonny, and how this was supposed to be their first Christmas, as husband and wife. But instead they were going through a divorce.
As much as she hated to admit it, she missed him. She missed his kiss, the smell of him, his sense of humor. She began to think about the final time, they were intimate. They had been arguing, and things were tense. Sonny left earlier, and didn't return until after she was in bed. She heard him come in, she closed her eyes, and pretended like she was asleep. He went into the bathroom. Twenty minutes later, he was lying next to her. Her back was turned to him. "Brenda?"
She ignored him.
"Brenda, I know you are up. We need to talk."
She remained silent.
He continued. "Sweetheart, I'm tired of us fighting. Please talk to me….please."
Brenda turned to face him. "Sonny, we can't continue this way. I can't take it. I'm telling you, if we do, we definitely won't last."
He looked into her eyes. "We are just having problems, all married couples have problems. We'll be fine. Do you love me?"
"Yeah, bu-."
Sonny interrupts. "No buts. Do you love me? Because sweetheart, I love you."
"I love you. I do..."
"Things will get better." He caressed her cheek, and moved closer, pressing his body against hers. When Sonny wanted her, he was never shy about letting her know. He leaned in and brushed his lips against hers. He reached up under the covers, and slid his hand up under her night shirt, cupping her. Her breathing increased, as he took her buds in between his fingers...teasing. He moved down to her neck, and pulled the skin into his mouth...sucking, licking.
She moaned his name. "Sooonny."
He moved up to her mouth, and kissed her passionately. His tongue brushed up against hers, as his hand made it's way down her body. He pulled her lace underwear down her legs. He broke the kiss, and started making his way down her torso, kissing everything in his path. He kissed her inner thighs, pushing her legs back, as he kissed her...there. She ran her fingers through his hair, and moaned in pleasure as he skillfully, licked and teased. Her moans grew louder, and she threw her head back, as she arched her back, and shook. He made his way back up, kissing her cheeks, as she tried to gather herself. "I love you, Brenda." He positioned himself, and slowly joined them, as she dug her nails into his back. He looked down at her, as she moaned, and held on. He grunted as he felt her warmth. His hips slowly moved against her, and eventually his speed increased. They both are now drenched in sweat, as their bodies press up against the other's.
Sonny quickly flipped over, and now she is looking down on him. Her nails dig into his chest, as she grinded her hips against him. Sonny moaned and sat up grabbing both sides of her face, kissing her. She wrapped her legs around his waist, as he pressed up against her, causing her to cry out loudly. Sonny latched on to her chest….sucking. She screamed his name, as she reach the highest of levels. He moved up to her mouth, and kissed her, as he increased his speed...until he violently shook. He fell back onto the pillow, taking her with him. He kissed her forehead, and pulled the covers over them, as they fell into a deep sleep. Brenda left five days later.
Brenda snapped back to the present. She looked up into the night sky, and sighed. She missed him, but not enough to go back...
Sonny walked downstairs, and headed over to the bar. He poured himself a glass of brandy, and looked over at the Christmas tree. It was Christmas Eve, and he never thought six months ago, Brenda would be gone, but she was. She was in Colorado, spending the holiday, with her lawyer/boyfriend. He didn't know for sure if he was her boyfriend, but he figured, there had to be more to the relationship, especially if she was spending Christmas with the man. He walked over to the glass doors, and stared out into the night. He decided that it was time he move on. Up until this point, he always held out hope, but she was sending a clear message that it was over...
Part 4
It's New Year's Eve, and Brenda is getting ready, to go to a party. It's the biggest party of the year, and all of Port Charles will be there. Well, except Jason.
Brenda sat on the couch, and started painting her toes, as Jason looked on. "Jason, you should come. Everybody is going to be there."
"I won't."
"Is your girlfriend going?"
"No, she isn't into things like that."
Brenda rolled her eyes. "She would be if you were."
"If she wanted to go, she would go."
"Jason, you are clueless. From what I've seen, she likes whatever you do."
"No, we just understand each other."
"Poor clueless Jason. So, how are you going to bring in the New Year?"
"None of your business."
"Well, excuse me. Hopefully you want be killing anybody."
"Ok, Brenda, I'm leaving. You are starting to get on my nerves."
Brenda grinned. "Well, Happy New Year, Jason."
"You too." He turned and left.
Brenda finished painting her toes, and started on her hair. After finishing her hair and makeup, she pulled on her dress. The dress was black, had long sleeves, and was fully covered in the front. The highlight of the dress was the back, because it was cut extremely low. So low, that if the fit was off, it would expose her derriere. But she had it tailored, and it fit like a glove. She wore diamond earrings, a diamond cuff, and a diamond ring. Her hair was pinned up, as to show off the back of the dress. She sprayed her self with perfume, grabbed her clutch and headed down the stairs. As soon as she got downstairs, the doorbell rung. She walked over and answered it.
Charles smiled. "Brenda, you look...beautiful."
"Thank you, and you look...so handsome in your tux."
"Thank you."
She smiled. "Well, I'm ready if you are."
He took her key, locked her door, and handed it back to her. They walked over to the elevator, and Charles punched the button...
Sonny took two glasses of champagne, as the waiter walked by. He handed one to Kate, who was his date for the night. She thanked him. They had been there for almost an hour and a half. He looked around the room, looking for Brenda, but didn't see her. Maybe she wasn't coming. "Sonny, did you hear me?"
He looked over at Kate. "I'm sorry, what did you say?"
"I see some one from Cartilo, I want to go over and say hi."
"Ok." She leaves.
Sonny sees Carly. He walks over. "Well, hello."
She turned. "Sonny, hey."
"I haven't seen you in a long time…Carly."
"I've been around."
"Funny, because I use to see you all the time, when I was with Brenda. There was always an emergency. Now, not so much. Why is that?"
Carly was smiling, until he made that statement. "What are trying to say Sonny?"
"Just an observation. Happy New Year..." He walked off, leaving her standing there.
Sonny walked over to Kate. "I saw you talking to Carly. I don't know what you said, but she didn't look too happy."
"She hates the truth."
"Don't we all?"
Sonny smiled. "Not me." Luke walked up.
"Hello, Sonny." He looked over at Kate. "Hello."
Kate smiled. "Hello, Luke." She turned to Sonny. "Excuse me, I see another business associate." She leaves.
Luke took a sip of brandy. "Nice little shin dig we got going here."
"Yeah." Luke and Sonny look around. Luke elbows Sonny. "Looks like the former, Mrs. Corinthos decided to make an appearance."
"Yeah, I had the unfortunate pleasure of talking to Carly earlier."
"Whoa cowboy, not Caroline. I'm talking about the other one, Ms. Barrett. And she is looking quite nice."
Sonny looked around. "Where?"
"To your right, in all black."
Sonny looked to his right, and spotted Brenda with her lawyer. He looked on as he removed her coat, and checked it. She looked amazing. She turned her back to him, and his eyes rested on the small of her back. He thought she looked incredibly sexy.
Luke looked over at Sonny. "Snap out of it, you have a date, and she is on the way back over. Approaching from the left."
Sonny looked to the left and saw Kate approaching. Luke walked off, and headed back over to Tracy.
Kate handed Sonny another glass. "I took the liberty of getting you another drink."
He thanked her, and they walk over to their table and sit down.
Brenda and Charles make their way over to Robin and Patrick. They say their hellos, and Brenda introduces the two men. They immediately bond, and start talking. Brenda and Robin leave, and walk over to the bar to get some champagne.
Robin questions Brenda. "What took you two so long?"
"Charles took me to dinner. A very nice dinner."
Robin smiled. "What's going on with the two of you?"
"Nothing, we are just friends."
"Well, I think he likes you." Brenda shrugged. Robin grinned. "Come on Brenda, you aren't blind. He is courting you."
Brenda looked at Robin and laughed. "Courting me? Really, Robin? This isn't the 1950's."
"Brenda, don't change the subject. You know what I mean."
She looked over at Charles, who was in an intense conversation with Patrick. "No, he is just a good friend. He has never even tried to kiss me."
Robin grinned. "Look out, tonight might be the night."
Brenda laughed.
Robin looked over, and saw Carly approaching. "Get ready, here comes the bitch of Port Charles."
Carly walked up. "Brenda, Robin."
Neither one replied. They just looked at her.
She looked over at Brenda. "Single life is agreeing with you."
"And being a bitch is agreeing with you. Look Carly, I don't like you, and you don't like me. Why did you come over here?"
"Because I can."
"Maybe I should punch you in the mouth, because I should."
Carly rolled her eyes. "I would love to see you try."
Brenda smiled. "Nice talking to you! Bye!" Carly rolled her and eyes and left.
Brenda and Robin look at each other. "Bitch!" They both laugh.
Charles walked up behind Brenda, and whispered in her ear. "May I have this dance?"
She giggled. "Of course."
He lead her to the dance floor, and held her tightly as they swayed to the music.
There were quite a few couples on the floor. Charles turned her around, and now she was facing the tables.
Sonny was at the table sitting by himself. Kate had just excused herself. She was chatting it up, with another colleague across the room. He looked out onto the dance floor. His eyes went instantly to Brenda. She didn't see him, not at first. But as her date, held her close she looked out, and her eyes met his. He nodded, and she smiled. They stared at each other for what seemed like forever, but in all actuality it was only a couple of seconds. The song stopped and then she was gone.
Kate came back, just in time for the countdown.
Everyone at the party joined in, and as the final number was shouted, confetti dropped out of the ceiling. Kate smiled. "Happy New Year's Sonny."
"Happy New Year's Kate." He kissed her on the cheek, which caught her off guard….she expected more.
Across the room, Patrick and Robin embraced, and gave each other a hard passionate kiss. Charles leaned down and kissed Brenda gently on the lips. "Happy New Year's Brenda."
"Happy New Year's Charles." Charles pulled Brenda to the dance floor. Robin and Patrick soon followed. And they all partied to the wee hours of the morning...
Sonny sat in the parking lot of the penthouse building. He had taken Kate home, and drove straight there. He looked at the time, it was almost three o'clock. He saw a Ferrari pull up. It looked like them, but he wasn't sure. Then, he saw Brenda and her lawyer friend exiting. Sonny started to get anxious, what if he was staying over. But that anxiety soon left, as Sonny spotted him leaving, minutes later. Sonny waited until he pulled off, then he got out, and walked toward the building...
Brenda had just gotten home. She wasn't drunk, but she was definitely tipsy. She kicked her shoes off, and took off her coat. She sat down on the couch, and started removing the pins from her hair. *doorbell* She started giggling, and ran over to open it. "Charles, did you forg-." It wasn't Charles, it was Sonny.
"Sonny, what are you doing here?"
"I came by to see you."
"Me? Why?"
"I didn't get to tell you Happy New Year's." Brenda still looked confused. "Are you going to invite me in?"
"You didn't have to come way over here to tell me that."
"I know, but I was on this side of town, so I decided to stop by. I knew you'd be up, because of the party. Now, are you going to invite me in?"
She shrugged. "I'm in a festive mood, what the hell, come in." She turned and went back in. He followed, shutting the door behind him. He stared at her bare back, as she walked over to the couch. He ran his fingers through his hair. She stopped and turned. "Would you like something to drink?"
"Sure."
She walked to the kitchen, with him following. She opened the refrigerator. "I have wine." She turned. "Would you like some?"
"That's fine." She took two glasses out of the cabinet, and filled them up. She handed one to him. He took a sip, and stared at her.
"Brenda, you never gave me a New Year's kiss."
Brenda drunk some wine and giggled. "I'm not going to kiss you."
Sonny sat his glass down, and removed his jacket. He threw it on a chair. "Why?"
Brenda watched as he moved closer. At that moment she realizes, that Sonny didn't come there to tell her anything, he came to take her to bed. She watched, as he got closer.
"You still haven't told me why?" He leaned over, and brushed his lips against her neck.
"Sonny…whoa, we can't."
He stared into her eyes. "We can, and we will." He stood in front of her. "I miss you." He reached up, and caressed her face. He took his other hand, and placed it on the other side. He held her there, leaned in, and softly kissed her. His lips moved slowly against hers. He sucked on her top lip, and tugged on her bottom lip. He pulled her to him, causing her to gasp. He took that opportunity to enter her mouth. His tongue found hers, and the kiss deepened. He reached down, and took the glass out of her hand, placing it on the counter. He moved down to her neck, and started sucking on it. She moaned.
"Sonny, we can't."
He continued kissing her neck. He moved up to her ear. "Why?"
"Because….."
"Were adults, and we are still married. No biblical laws will be broken. I need you. Don't turn me away, not tonight."
He took an ear lobe into his mouth, and she closed her eyes. "Sooony."
He moved back down to her neck. Kissing...sucking. Her moans grew louder, as his lips worked their magic. He scooped her up, and headed out of the kitchen...
They are now upstairs in her room. He placed her on the bed, and looked down at her. "Damn, you are beautiful." He started taking his tie off, and then unbuttoned his shirt. He removed it and tossed it to the side. He reached down, and grabbed her feet, bringing them both up to his lips. He ran his tongue down the bottom, and she let out a soft moan. He started making his way up her leg, pushing the hem of her dress up. She felt his lips on her. She closed her eyes, and her breathing increased. She started to feel his fingers next. Her moaning intensified. Sonny took her to the heights of pleasure, multiple times….before releasing her. He stood up, and pulled her to her feet. She leaned over, and started kissing his neck, as he rubbed her head. "Brenda, where is the zipper?"
She reached over to her left side, and slid it down. He pulled the dress down her shoulders, it dropped to the floor. He started kissing her all over. Her hands find his belt. She unfastens it, then unzips his pants. He stepped out of them, removing his boxers at the same time. His lips find hers again, and he guided her back onto the bed. She pleaded with him, but he continued to kiss her. It was as if he was savoring ever minute of it. She reached down, and grabbed him, which made him kiss her even deeper. He reached down, pushed her thighs apart, and made his way inside. She let out a moan, and so did he. It had been so long…for the both of them. Brenda threw her head back, as he slowly grinded his hips against her. He kissed her neck, collarbone, and moved back up to her lips, as he made love to her. She broke the kiss, and moaned his name, as she started to tremble. The feel of her tightening around him, almost made him lose control, but he gathered himself, and continued to love her…
It's the next morning, and Brenda is just waking up. She felt extremely relaxed. She looked next to her, but the space was empty. "Sonny?" She looked up under the covers, she was naked. (Was I dreaming? Did Sonny come here last night?) She looked over at the clock, it was after ten. She leaned back. (Maybe, it was just a dream. She did sleep in the nude from time to time. But she felt different, she felt "loved.") "That was one heck of a dream." She pulled the covers up to her neck, and turned to her side. She instantly spotted something on the floor. Sonny's tie….
Sonny walked into his house, and Diane stood up. "Where have you been? I have been waiting for you."
"Well you can keep waiting, I have to go and take a shower."
She looked down at her watch. "It's rather late, and from the looks of things, you didn't stay here last night."
"Diane, mind your business." He walked up the stairs, leaving her standing in the living room.
Diane smiled. "Someone brought the New Year in right…."
