Chapter 23
Hugo arrived at the mansion and, without knocking, cautiously walked in through the front door. His heart was pounding as he entered the mansion but not because it was the home of someone who was interested in catching him, but because this is where his long lost lover resided. He could hear noise coming from the kitchen which probably meant that she was in there. As he approached the kitchen, he heard the sound of sweet humming. He recognized the humming of her voice. He slowly pushed the door open and beheld his wife at the sink washing dishes. The tears were impossible to hold back. Ever since he told her to run away, he never thought he would see her again. But here she was only a few feet away from him. At last, it felt possible to have her in his arms. "Iris," he said gently.
Iris' eyes shot open at the sound of her name with that voice like she got stabbed in the back. She slowly turned with wet hands and a plate in hand. The sight of her husband caused her to drop the plate which made it shatter all over the floor. She then covered her mouth with both hands as she cried.
Tears were even rolling down Hugo's eyes at the sight of his wife. It had been so long since he had seen her. It has been so long since he beheld the most beautiful woman he had ever looked upon. It was also a long time since he felt her warmth; he couldn't wait for it any longer. He briskly walked to her and wrapped his arms around her.
She wrapped her arms around him and cried into his shoulder.
""Ich bin hier meine Liebe. Tut mir so leid ... Es tut mir leid, Iris," (I'm right here my love. I'm so sorry...I'm so sorry, Iris,) he whispered to her.
She pulled away from him and placed a hand on his jaw, "Sie haben nichts zu bedauern," (You have nothing to be sorry about,) she said as she smiled and gasped for air.
Hugo then pulled her into a hot, passionate, kiss pulling her in as much as possible to get the most of her.
Iris did the same. She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him into her as much as possible.
Hugo pushed her until she hit the counter. He hoisted her up onto the counter to gain even more control of their passionate moment.
Iris pulled away from her husband and rested her forehead against his breathing heavily. Tears streamed down her face.
"Was ist los, meine Liebe?" (What's wrong, my love?) said Hugo smiling.
"Ich dachte, du wärst tot." (I thought you were dead,) cried Iris.
"All diese Jahre habe ich im Gefängnis war oder verfolgt von Nazis, blieb ich für dich am Leben, mein Liebling," (All those years I was in prison or chased by Nazis, I stayed alive for you, my darling,) said Hugo.
It was Iris who planted a kiss on her husband's lips this time.
"Ich vermisste die süßen Küsse," (I missed those sweet kisses,) said Hugo between kisses as je massaged his wife's thighs.
They finally pulled away after another long, passionate, kiss, "Warum haben Sie Unterkünfte von Hans Landa?" (Why did you accept accommodations from Hans Landa?) asked Hugo holding tears back, "Verstehst du, wie gefährlich das ist?" (Do you understand how dangerous that is?)
"Ich war obdachlos, meine Liebe, und ich dachte, dass vielleicht, wenn ich mit einem Nazi lebte, konnte ich dich wieder zu sehen irgendwie," (I was homeless, my love, and I thought that maybe if I lived with a Nazi, I could see you again somehow,) she said smiling.
Hugo pulled her into his arms and buried his face in her shoulder.
She did the same, massaging his back.
"Lassen Sie sich nicht wieder tun," (Don't you ever do that again,) he whispered in her ear, "Du hättest getötet worden." (You could've been killed.)
"Ich hatte recht, war nicht ich? Es brachte uns wieder zusammen," (I was right, wasn't I? It brought us back together,) she said, smiling.
Hugo then picked his wife up into his arms and kissed her passionately.
She held onto his neck to bring him as close as possible.
"Führe mich zu Ihrem Schlafzimmer," (Lead me to your bedroom,) he whispered in her ear.
Iris giggled at the feeling of his warm breath against the skin of her neck.
The next morning at the camp, Gretel and Donny lay side by side in Gretel's sleeping bag.
Gretel awoke to find her lover sleeping peacefully next to her. She smiled as she brushed his bangs out of his face. She then softly kissed his lips.
Donny stirred at the feeling of her lips on his and he tightened his grip on her which she enjoyed immensely. There was nothing like the feeling of his strong arms wrapped around her little body. She felt like no one, not even Dieter, could harm her as long as she was in his embrace.
Donny opened his eyes and smiled at Gretel. "Hey, you," he said kissing her neck which earned him a light giggle from Gretel. "Hey, do you remember that thing you said to me in German yesterday?"
"Yes," she said smirking.
"What did you say?" he asked raising an eyebrow.
"That's none of your concern," she said, getting her face closer to his.
Donny then got back at her by tickling her side which she giggled at even louder. "Who taught you to be so sassy?"
She responded by rolling her eyes, "Hey, in case your still disappointed about last night, you're not missing out on much," said Gretel changing the subject.
"What do you mean?" asked Donny.
"I have the body of a little girl which is nothing that great," said Gretel sadly.
"But it's your body and I love it because it's your body. It doesn't lessen my diappointment," said Donny.
Gretel stared deeply into his eyes. Into the eyes of the most perfect, understanding, man she ever knew. Though she was too shy about sharing with Donny what exactly she said to him the other day, she was happy that he remembered because it did mean something special. "I love you," said finally said.
Donny then captured her lips in a slow kiss.
Gretel lightly massaged his cheek as she kissed him back.
"They're probably waiting for me; I should get going," said sounding disappointed.
"Okay," she said with the same disappointment in her voice.
Donny gave her one last peck on the lips before getting up and leaving the tent.
Gretel simply laid back down and fell back to sleep thinking and dreaming about Donny and how special he was to her.