EVEN I HAVE SECRETS 21
I do not own the characters invented by Erle Stanley Gardner only borrowing them for a while. No copy write infringements are intended at any time in the writing or reading of this story. Just having fun!
As we left off in chapter 20, Perry and Della said goodbye to his family and took an airplane to Della's Parents home to leave her where she would be safe. In this chapter we take the story from there. (Enjoy)
The huge airplane flew smoothly through the air at 25000 feet. Della sat in the seat next to Perry, snuggled up onto his shoulder. Perry Mason leaned in and kissed her in her hair while he rubbed his hand up and down her arm.
"Miss Street, have I told you today what an extraordinary lady you are and how much I love you?" he leaned in and kissed her in her hair again.
"Mr. Mason, you are so wonderful and I love you too."
"Did you call and let your parents know that we were coming?"
"I thought we would surprise them. They will be happy to see us, especially you. My mother adores you."
"And I adore her. You are exactly just like your mother. Especially her ways and looks. Your parents did an excellent job raising you and that is one of the reasons I adore you so much." He put his arm around her and pulled her closer. "Miss Street, you are a very kind, gentle, and beautiful lady and I love you very much."
She smiled, leaned in to him and kissed him passionately. "I love you my sweetheart."
"And I love you."
The plane landed at Chicago's O'hare Airport on time. Perry and Della exited the plane, retrieved their luggage, and walked over to the car rental place to rent a car. In no time they were on the road headed to the home Della grew up in.
Pulling into her parent's driveway, Della reminisced about her childhood. She wasn't paying attention when Perry spoke to her.
"Della, sweetheart? Are you alright?" She came out of her trance.
She looked over at him and smiled at him. "Yes, I am just fine. I was reminiscing about some of my childhood." He smiled at her.
"Shall we?" he asked.
He opened the car door, stepped out, walked around to Della's door, opened it and helped Della out of the car. They walked up to the front door hand in hand. Della rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer. Within no time, the door opened and Della smiled at her father.
"Hello Daddy." She smiled at him.
"Della! Perry!" He opened the door for them. "Come in…. please."
They stepped inside of the house. Della's dad grabbed her into a big hug.
"Where is momma daddy?"
"She is out on the back patio. Come on, we'll go and see her."
"Honey, Della and Perry are here."
Della's mother jumped up and grabbed Della in a huge hug.
"Della, what brings you out here so far away from Los Angeles?"
"We just wanted to visit."
"We are glad that you both are here.
Della's mother hugged Perry.
"Hello Mrs. Street, Mr. Street; I am glad that I was able to make the trip with Della."
"Mama, I actually came out to spend a little time with the family. I hope you don't mind if I stay here in my old bedroom."
"Honey, you are always welcome here and your bedroom is exactly as you left it. Perry can stay in the guest room."
"Thank you Mrs. Street, but…."
"That will be fine Mother. Perry will only be here for one night. He has some business that needs tending to."
Perry looked into Della's eyes and smiled at her.
"Alright Mrs. Mason, I would be honored to stay one night."
"I'll go get our luggage out of the car Della."
"I'll walk out with you Perry." Della said.
Perry opened the trunk and retrieved their luggage. He sat the suitcases down and closed the trunk. Della walked around and took his hand in hers. He looked at her and smiled while he took her into his arms. No words were spoken as he leaned in and gently touched his lips to hers. The kiss lingered for a minute and then they broke loose. He looked down at her and smiled as he watched the twinkle in her eyes. "I love you Della Street." "And I love you too Perry." They once again kissed. Not realizing that Della's father was waiting at the door for Perry to bring the luggage into the house, he saw what was happening with his daughter and her boss. He gave a smile and felt at ease as he thought to himself, "Well I guess I do not have to wonder if my daughter is being mistreated by any man that she has dated. Perry is a good man and he is good for her. They look so happy together."
Perry released her, picked up the luggage and they walked back to the house together. She didn't realize that her father was watching them, she began to blush.
"Daddy how long have you been standing here?"
"Long enough honey." He smiled at her with the love that only a father could give.
Della showed Perry where to put the bags at upstairs. She then showed him the guest room where he would be staying. As they entered the guest room, perry sat the luggage down and took Della into his arms. He had a look of pouting like a young boy.
"What's wrong Perry?"
"I am going to miss you tonight. I am not that strong Della. I need you beside me because I don't think that I will be able to sleep without you… among other things." He leaned in and kissed her tenderly with an amour of passion. He released her after a minute or two.
"Perry sweetie, I want to be in your bed with you, however, I couldn't do that in my parent's home. If my mother discovered us, she would go into a tizzy."
"You're a big girl now and are capable of making your own decisions." He smiled at her.
"You are absolutely right, however as long as we are staying here you will have to wait my dear."
At dinner time they were all gathered around the table. Perry sat by Della and Mrs. Street sat by her husband. After dinner Della had to tell her parents about their engagement.
"Mama, Daddy, Perry and I have something we would like to share with you."
Perry looked into Della's eyes , smiled at her and took her hand into his.
"Mama, Daddy, Perry has asked me to marry him and I accepted."
She showed them the ring that he gave her.
"Oh Honey, I am so proud of the two of you." Tears puddle up into her eyes. She came around the table and hugged Della, then Perry. Della's father stood and walked to them and hugged Della and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Daddy is proud of you sweetheart. He then shook Perry's hand. "Glad to have you as my new son in law.
"Thank you sir I promise you that I will take care of Della and never mistreat her. She means too much to me and I dearly love her. She is a wonderful woman. Because of her, my business has been so successful not to mention that I don't know what I would do if she were not in my life."
The next morning Della drove Perry to the airport. As they waited for them to call his plane she held on to him like he had been gone forever. "Della, sweetheart, I am going to miss you like crazy." He took her into his arms and held her close to him. As they finally made the announcement to board the plane, he leaned in a passionately kissed her. When he pulled back he smiled at her. "I love you very much darling and I will miss you."
"Oh Perry I will miss you too." Tears swelled in her eyes. "Now you call me and update me on what is going on."
"I will my darling." He released her and walked to the entrance of the plane. He turned around, smiled at Della, waved goodbye and entered the plane.
Read the next chapter and see what surprises come about.
In memory of my best friend Angel, Kirby, Ms. Betty Harden, and Denise. May you be flying with the Angels!