Not mine. Just using them. Sorry for the delay.Chapter 37
"Well, if we are going shopping we need to get showers." Steph pointed out. "We will be back shortly." Amanda told Lester. They left and headed to the bathrooms.
"Now explain about the fourth bedroom." Ranger said. "It started off being a 'fantasy room', then it became a panic room because of Danny. Amanda had some toys, leather straps and such. That could have been hidden quickly. Now there is a sex swing in there. You cannot just throw it in a trunk quickly." Lester told him. "So, she is embarrassed?" Ranger asked. Lester nodded yes. "She doesn't want others to know about the room outside of she and I, Eric, you and Beautiful. It is still viable as a panic room if ever necessary.
"You and I will do the wiring and maybe some other construction work in that room." Ranger said. "I always knew you were a terrible influence on women." Ranger said and chuckled. "It was her idea. She is almost as sick as I am sexually and I do not hold a candle to you. You are the worst. Does Beautiful know what kind of sicko you are when it comes to sex?" Lester said. "She is learning. I will take her to your house. Try out the swing." Ranger said. "You are a sick bastard. Go in someone's house for sex." Lester scolded. "We will clean up after ourselves." Ranger said. "You better not go. Yeah, clean up after yourselves. I can't tell you a damn thing, I know better than to try. Asshole." Lester chided.
The women came back in the room. They were ready to go shopping. Amanda was able to get most of her clothes at a little boutique close to the hotel. They went to Macy's to get some luggage. Lester found some clothes for himself at Macy's. They knew if they were staying in Hawaii for a month they would have to use laundry services. They tried to stay away from Dry Clean Only clothes. In the end, they felt they were set with what they had bought.
Amanda and Stephanie sent the guys back to the hotel with their purchases, while they shopped for a wedding dress. Stephanie did not want a traditional long white dress. She had been there, done that, it sucked. They went in a bridal shop. They were greeted by a woman named Sarah. Sarah asked what kind of dress Stephanie typically liked. Steph described she usually went for dresses that hit just above the knee. Several of her dresses were low cut in the back or no back. Since they would be in Vegas she could do strapless. She wanted a dress in ivory. Sarah brought back three dresses all matched what Steph had said she liked and was considering. The first one was a bit plain. It did have a sweetheart neckline and was strapless, but it was not Steph. The second gown was also a sweetheart neckline and strapless. It had layers of ruffles that looked like it had been shocked. The ruffles stuck out everywhere. It was not Steph's taste either. In Amanda opinion it was ugly. The third one was what she wanted. It was an ivory lace mini dress with sweetheart neckline, no back and natural waist. It fit her perfectly. No alterations would be needed. "What do you think Amanda?" Steph asked. "I think it is you." She replied. Lester came in the store. "Beautiful you are gorgeous." "Ranger is not with you I hope." Steph said. "He is waiting outside. I made him stay out." Lester told her. "He does not need to see you in this until tomorrow." He added. Stephanie paid for the dress and they headed out. Ranger met them on the sidewalk. They walked back to the hotel. Once in the room the women kicked off their shoes. Their feet were hurting.
They decided on room service for dinner. They had kept it simple. Everybody had opted for salads with grilled chicken and ranch dressing. Nothing had really appealed to them. While they were waiting on dinner Amanda and Lester packed their purchases in the luggage. They finished just before the food arrived.
Lester and Amanda were elated to be finally taking their honeymoon. They just had to see to it Ranger and Stephanie got married. They were excited for them. Their marriage had been a long time coming. About 10PM, the women announce they were going to go clean up and get ready for bed. Everybody was tired and they had a busy day planned for tomorrow.
Lester followed Amanda to their bedroom. He cleaned up while she did as well. They climbed into bed. He pulled her close so he could kiss on her. His ornery side decided it was time to show up. He raised the covers to crawl under while kissing her breast. He made his way to her stomach and blew a raspberry on it. She laughed. He did it several more times Each time she laughed.
"That is the best sound in the world." He told her. "I love your laugh." She smiled at him. "Why?" she asked. "You do not do it near enough. I want to make up for the bad that has happened. I want you to remember laughter. Laughter, we share Sweetheart." He told her. "Come here cuteness." she said. "Cuteness? I will have to give up my man-card if that gets out." Lester replied. But did as she asked. "Well, how about this? Make love to me Stud-muffin. I need a pet name for you. I know you are my boy-toy." She said playfully. "Call me anything you want when you want me. He chuckled then kissed her. "So, do you want your Cuteness, Stud-muffin, boy-toy to make love to you?" He questioned. "Yes, I do." She purred. "As you wish."
The next morning:
Ranger's POV
At 0850 there was a knock on the suite door. I knew my attorney was due at 0900. Right on time as usual. I checked to be sure it was him then I let him in. "James, Happy New Year." "Happy New Year Carlos."
We knew each other from our time in the military. I introduced him to Babe, Amanda and Lester. They excused themselves to go downstairs for breakfast. Babe told me she would bring me some fruit back up. I nodded.
When they left we got down to business. He already knew the changes I wanted made and had the necessary paperwork done. It was just a matter of me signing it . He knew Babe and I were getting married. I made up a prenup for you to have Stephanie to sign." He told me. I told him a prenup was not needed. "Carlos, you need to protect all you have worked for." He said. I told him with this woman it was not necessary. Babe was different, certainly not a gold digger. "I hope she is not for your sake Carlos." He said. There will be no prenup, I repeated. By 0930 we were finished. He congratulated me on my upcoming vows. I thanked him and showed him to the door. I sent a text to Babe. About five minutes later they returned.
As promised, Babe brought me some fruit along with some twigs and bark as she would say. As soon as I finished eating we went to the bedroom to finish packing. Our flight was to leave at 1130 from JFK. Dixon and Cooper came to pick us up. We were ready to leave by 1000.
I knew Lester and I would have to bring these two ladies back this coming New Years Eve. We had too much fun. Now we were off to Vegas for more fun. Making Babe, Mrs. Carlos Manoso, Stephanie Manoso had quite the ring to it. My added bonus, it would piss off her mother and Morelli. That made me smile.
I asked on the way to the airport, "Babe, have you considered what last name you will use?" She replied. "Yes, I have, I want the one name that is your honor to give. Yours. I want to be Stephanie Manoso." That thrilled me. I was glad she would no longer be know as just Manoso's woman, but as Manoso's wife. While, I know that makes her more of a target, it also sets the record straight. She is MINE.