Hi everyone!
Thank you for your
comments :) I'm glad you enjoyed that chapter, so hopefully
you'll love this one even more ;) Just to let you know, in
advance, that I probably won't be able to post tomorrow as I have
Italian class until about 8:00 and then revision and preparation and
rest lol! Here's the next chapter,
Enjoy, xxx
Chapter 9
As the day progressed the food was being eaten and the wine being drunk, especially by Much, who was only found at the food table, making the most of this chance to eat. Everyone was laughing and having a good time, enjoying this happy occasion. Robin and Marian only had eyes for one another, holding hands and never leaving the other's side.
Soon was the time they had both been waiting for. The guests all cheered as Robin carried Marian out of the celebrations and to the tent where they were to spend their wedding night. When Robin and Marian arrived at the opening of their tent, Robin paused and stared. Marian frowned and turned to see what he was looking at and was also pleasantly surprised. The room was beautiful decorated. On the ground were laid many cloths and pillows to make the floor as comfortable as possible. Scattered on top of them were flower petals, from nearby flowers and small candles were lit to light the tent. Robin and Marian both smiled at one another as he carried her into the tent and laid her gently onto the soft floor.
Then, holding each other close, Robin continued feasting Marian with kisses. Robin, very slowly began to caress her face with his mouth: starting with her nose, working his way across her forehead down her right cheek, along her chin and ever so lightly on her lips. He then caressed her neck with several kisses and remained a while kissing the crook of her neck.
After that, he pulled away to glance at his beautiful wife; she was glowing; an ethereal glow, making her look like a goddess.
"I love you," he whispered
"I love you too" She smiled.
Robin, sensing her emotional state, refrained for a moment to make sure she was alright.
"Robin," she frowned. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, it's just, I want to make sure that you are ready for this. I do not want you to feel pressured in any way."
"Well I never thought I'd see the day when the great Robin of Locksley held back from being with a woman."
Robin choked a laugh but then caught on what she was getting at.
"Marian, what I did before, when I was younger, I want you to know that that has nothing to do with now." He told her honestly.
"I
know," she sighed. "It's only that…"
"Only what?" he
encouraged, sensing her difficultly.
"You have more experience than I. I am completely ignorant to any of this. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I do not want you to be displeased with me." Marian admitted, looking away ashamed.
"Displeased with you?" Robin said aghast. "I could never be displeased with you, my love. My experience has nothing to do with tonight, our wedding night. I may be slightly more knowledgeable on the subject, but believe me, it is I who does not want to displease you. I wish to make this night one that we will remember for the rest of our lives."
Marian smiled at his revelation and closed her eyes, savoring the moment.
"In which case Robin of Locksley," she coaxed, opening her eyes to gaze at him. "I release all of my control unto you. I am in your hands."
Robin gave her a small smile, but one more of gratitude and promise. He brought his lips to hers and reached out to cup her cheek with the palm of his hand.
Gently, Marian moved her lips away and said, in a dazed tone, "I love you, my husband"
"I love you, my wife," he answered, as he joined their lips again and encapsulated her in a passionate embrace, leading them both into their new life, as husband and wife.
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