Chapter 35
"You're light on your feet for such a large man," smiled Roxie.
"Thank you, it is easy when you have a well trained dance partner."
"Have you discovered how well trained my daughter is?"
"Yes, she is a marvelous dancer too," he replied.
"You know that's not what I meant."
"A gentleman never discusses what happens between him and a lady."
"Not even with her concerned mother?"
"Especially with her concerned mother."
"I don't suppose you could be bribed?" suggested Roxie.
"What kind of bribe would you offer me to make me betray my honor?"
"I could offer you a kiss, but I know you'd turn me down. So I guess I will have to just have to ask Chrys."
"I doubt very much your daughter will be anymore forthcoming than I was."
"I'm sure Mallory would though….."
"Yes, if the child knew anything I'm sure she would tell all."
"So, at least you kept your bedroom door closed."
"She can tell you that she and Chrys were roommates this past week at my house."
"But, certainly she had to sleep sometime?"
"We all did," grinned AJ.
"Okay, I'll stop. I was just concerned that you were using protection with my daughter. I didn't want any unexpected grandchildren."
"Your fears are ungrounded, and you needn't worry."
Just as the music stopped AJ gave her a kiss on the cheek and took her back to the table. After seating Roxie he asked Mallory to dance. Frowning at the music, she still stood up and offered him her hand. He took her out on the floor and they began to dance.
"You like my Aunt Chrys, don't you?" she asked.
"Yes, Mallory, I do. I like her very much."
"Are you going to marry her?"
"It's too early in our relationship to start talking about marriage. We need to give it awhile."
"Have you started sleeping with her yet?"
"That, young lady, is none of your business!"
"I guess that means that you haven't, but would like to."
"Sometimes you're too smart for your own good."
"You know, you could have, even while I was there. I am old enough to know about such things. I wouldn't have told Granny, well, unless she bribed me with another leather skirt."
"Teenagers! You should be locked up until you are fully grown," sighed AJ.
"You do know that Chrys was in love just a few months ago and the guy died, don't you? You won't hurt her, will you, AJ? She's really special."
"No, sweetheart, I'll not hurt your Aunt Chrys, and I did know about the man that she loved who died," AJ said softly. When the music ended he led her back to the table and helped seat her. Then turning to Chrys he held out his hand. Taking Chrys into his arms he pulled her body close and began to twirl her around the dance floor.
"So, what have the nosey duo been bending your ear about?"
"The main topic of the evening seems to be our sex life," he smiled.
"Or lack thereof," she grinned.
"Yes, and the possibility of a marriage proposal, and of grandchildren, and not necessarily in that order."
"I'll kill them both," she said, as she started to leave his arms and head back to the table to carry out her threat.
Pulling her back he smiled and said, "Leave them alone, they had your best interests at heart, and I enjoyed dodging their questions."
"Still, it's embarrassing that they would grill you like that, as if I were Mallory's age."
"Your mother still sees you as Mallory's age and always will….."
"Not really, but she became more protective of me when I lost Franco. She has been upset with me because I haven't been home recently. I think she's happy that my life has taken on a new turn with you."
"All parents want to see their children happy."
"I guess, but that doesn't excuse her for going overboard."
"Not too long ago, my son called me, and told me, that he was considering marriage. I'm hoping when he gets home, that there will be a wedding."
"Are you close to your son?"
"Yes, we're very close." The music ended and AJ escorted Chrys back to the table and helped to seat her.
To be continued…..