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Even I Have Secrets 20
When we left off in chapter 19, Perry and Della had made love in his room at his parent's home.
SPECIAL THANKS TO MICHELLE FOR HER HELP.
The next morning, Perry Mason lay just watching a most beautiful sight. Della Street was sleeping peacefully next to him. As always, she was on her stomach, her dark hair tousled about the pillow, her face wearing an angelic glow. He thought to himself, "My God, she is so beautiful, so perfect. I am the luckiest man in the world." Perry's eyes traveled down to the length of Della's body and back up again coming to rest on her left hand. The ring glistened in the early morning light, a tangible reminder of the event that had taken place the day before. Della, feeling Perry beside her stirred a bit, then opened her eyes. She looked up at Perry giving him a dazzling smile…
"How long have you been awake?"
"Long enough to feel you beside me watching me sleep."
She smiled at him again.
Her smile always seemed to make his heart flutter and melt. She loved teasing him and she knew that she always had a way of keeping him wrapped around her little finger.
"Have I told you lately that I love you and that you are an extraordinary lady?"
"Not since last night, but you can tell me again."
"Della Street I love you with all my heart."
"And I love you counselor, or should I say Mr. Wonderful. Perry, last night was beautiful."
"You were beyond beautiful my darling. You were incredible."
"That could be debatable."
"You could have had any man you wanted, yet you chose me. I am the luckiest man in the world and I'll forever be eternally grateful."
"I'm the lucky one Mr. Mason."
He leaned in and kissed her once more.
Della's voice was soft. "Counselor, we need to get up and get dressed. Our family will be looking for us soon."
Perry reached out and caressed Della's cheek. "Our family…. I like that."
Della slipped from the bed and wrapped her robe around her.
"I call the shower first!"
"Need some help in there?" Perry raised his eyebrow mischievously.
Della's teasing tone matched Perry's look. "Yes, but unfortunately we will have to wait till we're home."
Perry's face turned into a little pout, making him seem like a little boy. Sounding disappointed he said, "While I might agree with you, my dear Miss Street, I don't have to like it."
Opening the bedroom door, Della looked back over her shoulder and blew Perry a kiss. Her throaty laugh could be heard as she made her way down the hallway to the bathroom and her solitary shower.
A short while later, after both had showered and dressed Perry and Della headed downstairs and joined the family in the kitchen.
Perry walked up to his mother and kissed her on the cheek. "Good morning mama."
"Good morning honey, good morning Della."
"Good morning mama." Della said back.
Perry looked over to his beautiful fiancé winked at her and smiled. He walked over to her and softly kissed her on her cheek. Perry's mother smiled at her son and new daughter-n-law.
"So did the two of you sleep well last night?" she smiled at them with that knowing look that mothers give. Della could feel the color rising in her cheeks.
"Yes mother, we both slept wonderfully." He said smiling.
Perry's mother continued to fix breakfast, smiling and humming softly as she completed her tasks.
"Mrs., I mean mama, is there anything I can do to help you with breakfast?"
"Honey, I am used to cooking for a big family and I am also used to doing it all myself. Why don't you and Perry go and spend some time together before you have to leave for the airport."
"Yes mama." Della said smiling. Perry took Della by the hand and they headed to the living room. I guess we had better go and wake Hart.
"I wouldn't want him to not have breakfast."
"If he is anything like his father, he can smell food a mile away." Della teased.
He turned to her with his hands behind his back and looked down at her. "Miss Street I'll have you to know that we both are growing boys." He tried to look serious but she made him laugh.
He took her by the hand. "Come on." He said.
He knocked on his son's door and slowly opened it. His son was sitting on the side of the bed putting his shoes on.
"Good morning son."
"Good morning Dad, good morning Miss Della."
"Are you coming to breakfast?"
"Are you kidding me? Of course I am. Grandma can cook the best breakfast and I wouldn't miss it for the world… and besides, I'm starving."
Della looked over at Perry and smiled. "You see, you two are just alike."
Perry smiled at them both. "Son, we'll see you down stairs."
"Yes sir, I'll only be a couple more minutes."
After breakfast, Perry loaded his and Della's luggage into the trunk of his Father's car. Now they were standing by the door saying their goodbyes. Perry hugged his mother close.
"Mama, thank you again for everything. I love you." He leaned in and gave her a kiss on her cheek. Della too said her thanks and gave Perry's Mother a warm and loving hug.
"Son, you be a good boy while daddy is gone. I'll come and get you soon ok?"
"Yes sir." Father and son embraced.
Della said goodbye to Hart, hugging him lovingly as well.. Turning
Perry put his arm around Della leading her down to the car they turned around and waved to mama and Hart, then got in and rode away with Perry's Father at the wheel.
In loving memory of my Best friend Angel, our friend Kirby, another friend Denise, and a very special friend, Ms. Betty Harden. May you all be flying with the Angels.