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Chapter Fifty-One... Julie's Shopping Trip.
Julie had taken some time out from the wedding planning, Connie was typing out place cards and the wedding favours with the names of all the guests. Every invite was back in, the Iceland team had all replied and all of Gunnar's family were coming. Julie had been taking calls all week from her family, all of them with various questions and she just needed a time out. The only person that hadn't replied was Portman, everyone was coming to the wedding except him. Julie wasn't going to let Portman worry her, if he had a problem with her marriage then so be it.
Julie had left Gunnar talking to Olaf on the phone, he wanted an update on how Olaf was getting along with the speech and his suit. Olaf would be arriving a few days before the wedding so he could attend Gunnar's last suit fitting, the rehearsal and the dinner afterwards. Gunnar's family and the Iceland team would arrive at the same time, New York wouldn't be the same while they were around.
Gunnar was worried about Julie, she had said that she needed a break and that she was going for a walk. Olaf was doing quite all right on his own with the suit and the speech, Gunnar would hand over the rings to Olaf at the rehearsal and he would take care of them until the wedding. Connie would be talking to Olaf later on, it had become a regular thing lately. Gunnar wanted to talk to Connie, he waited until she had finished with the typing and then he sat next to her. 'Hi Connie.'
'Gunnar, all the place cards and wedding favours are done, we're definitely on track.'
'That's good to hear. Olaf is taking care of his part too.'
'So, why do you sound so worried?'
'Do I? You're right, I am. Do you think that Julie is having second thoughts?'
'Of course not.'
'But she said she needed time out to go for a walk.'
'That's just Julie's way of saying she's gone to get something she doesn't want us to know about.'
'So she's not thinking about calling the wedding off?'
'No, she's not, don't look so worried.' Gunnar breathed deeply, he felt a bit silly now.
'Thank you Connie.'
'No problem, just relax, everything will be fine.' Gunnar nodded, at least Julie wasn't going to call off the wedding, he couldn't deal with that if it happened.
Julie had wandered around the shops, she was making up some gift baskets for Connie, Frida and Scooter. Connie's and Frida's had a bear, a charm bracelet, a large box of chocolates and some handmade toiletries that smelled utterly gorgeous. She would add some flowers nearer to the rehearsal dinner. Scooter was as much of a chocolate lover as Connie was so his basket also included a large box of chocolate. Julie had also bought Scooter his favourite bottle of wine, he had become quite the expert in the past few years. The last thing she had bought him was the watch he had admired the other week when he had tagged along to a shopping trip with herself and Connie. Julie had one last thing to buy and that was for Gunnar.
Connie had finished with the typing now and she was glad, it had been hard work but she was finally finished. The final fitting dates had been confirmed, the dresses and accessories were all on schedule as was Gunnar's suit. The tickets for the flights and the confirmation of the hotel had all arrived, Connie had told Gunnar and then she had hidden the tickets in a place that only herself and Gunnar knew about. The gift list for the guests to choose from had also been written and sent out, everything was taken care of apart from Gunnar and that was Julie's job.
Julie had got the necklace that she wanted for Gunnar, on their first date he had worn a tribal necklace and it was for one of these that she had to stop off for on the way home. The one she had chosen was two dog tags, each one was engraved with eternal love and when you put them together the shape of a snowflake became visible. Each one also had a little snowflake attached. The idea was that Julie would wear one and Gunnar the other. Julie opened the door and was met by Connie who looked like she was going out. 'Connie, where are you going?'
'To see Scooter, I think you and Gunnar need an evening alone.'
'Is he okay? What do you mean we need an evening alone?'
'Scooter is fine, don't worry. Gunnar came to me earlier and he was worried that you were going to call off the wedding because you had said you needed a walk alone. He needs your reassurance, go to him and give him what he needs.'
'Okay, I will. Wait, how are you getting to Scooter's?'
'He's picking me up. I told him you and Gunnar needed some alone time and he offered to come and get me.'
'Good, it's not safe for you to walk around New York at night.'
'I know, don't worry about me, Scooter will bring me back too, just enjoy yourselves.'
'We will, thanks for telling me Connie.'
'No problem.' Julie hugged Connie and then shut door, she would hide the presents and then go to find Gunnar and find out what happened today.
Gunnar heard the door to the bedroom open and then Julie sat on the bed beside him. 'Hi Julie.'
'Hello. You want to tell me what happened today?'
'I knew Connie would tell you. It's silly, things just got out of hand in my head and it ended up with me thinking that you might call the wedding off.'
'I'm not going to call the wedding off, I love you.'
'I'm glad to hear that and I love you too.'
'So don't worry.' Gunnar pulled Julie into a hug and she hugged him back. 'I think we should have an evening together, just us.'
'I like that idea.'
'Me too. We could just spend it in here.'
'Really?'
'Yes, I think we need to take time off from wedding planning, we've been so focused on it that we've forgotten about ourselves.'
'I know, it's nearly all done.'
'Then for one evening we can forget about it. Connie has gone to Scooter's, it's just us here.'
'All right, what do we do then?'
'We can do anything we want to.' Gunnar settled back on the bed, Julie was right they did need a night just to themselves.
Julie snuggled herself into Gunnar's arms, he kissed her on the head and she linked her fingers with his. 'I like being here with you.'
'I like being with you too my Julie.'
'Then we have everything we need.' Julie traced little patterns across Gunnar's chest with her fingers, she closed her eyes as Gunnar caressed her neck with gentle strokes. Julie tilted her head up and Gunnar kissed her, she let herself fall into the kiss and the outside world disappeared. 'Gunnar?'
'Yes, my Julie.'
'You do know that you've got me forever right?'
'I know.'
'Good. Do you ever wish you could see your family more often?'
'Sometimes, letting them go home last time was hard.'
'I noticed, what are you going to do?'
'I'm not sure.'
'Maybe part of the problem is you're here without your family and friends.'
'That might not be the case for much longer. Olaf has a tie to this place now, we might be seeing him here for good soon.'
'You mean Connie?'
'Yes, I've never seen him like this with a woman before. I think my friend is finally ready to settle down.'
'That's a good thing, just give him time to make his move, getting into a relationship is a big thing.'
'They've been talking for weeks.'
'I know, put it this way they will both be at our wedding and if ever there was a perfect time to get together then a wedding is it.'
'You might be right there. Now how about our romance?'
'Are you propositioning me Gunnar?'
'Yes I am.'
'Why don't you show me exactly what you have in mind captain.' Julie smiled at Gunnar and lay back on the bed, she had her suspicions that she would enjoy whatever he had planned for her.
Gunnar slipped his hand up Julie's top and circled his fingers around her belly button and slowly moved them up her body. 'So captain, what are your plans for me?'
'That would be telling, now hush.' Gunnar kissed Julie and his hand moved further and further up her shirt, he teased her nipples until they hardened and she moaned into his mouth. Gunnar lifted Julie's top off over her head and he caressed the skin on her back. 'You are so beautiful, my love.'
'You're not so bad yourself Gunnar.'
'I have something for us to try, once I get you ready of course.' Gunnar slipped his hand between Julie's legs and he slowly circled her clit. 'Oh Gunnar.'
'That's only the beginning my Julie.'
Julie felt pressure building in her body as Gunnar's fingers slipped inside her, she whimpered and moved herself against his fingers. Julie moaned into Gunnar's mouth as he kissed her, his fingers were definitely working their magic. Julie gasped as her orgasm started, Gunnar knew how to touch her to give her the most pleasure. 'Did you enjoy that my Julie?'
'Very much.'
'Good.' Julie pulled open Gunnar's shirt and she kissed his chest, she ran her hands over his skin, her eyes met his as she pulled the shirt off his shoulders.
Julie and Gunnar slowly removed every last piece of clothing they were wearing. 'My Julie, I want to try something.'
'What is it?'
'I'll show you.' Gunnar sat on the bed with his legs crossed. 'Come here my Julie, touch me.' Gunnar groaned as Julie's hand drifted down his body and wrapped her hand around his erection. Julie moved her hand up and down in slow strokes, Gunnar trembled as the pleasure from her touch echoed through his body. 'I'm ready my Julie. Sit in my lap.' Julie did as she was asked and Gunnar fitted himself inside Julie's body, she wrapped her arms and legs around Gunnar and he supported Julie with his arms. Gunnar slowly moved inside Julie's body and he kissed her, their eyes locked and Julie synchronised her movements with Gunnar's.
Gunnar held Julie close as he moved inside of her, he was right about this position being intimate and romantic. Julie moaned as her body slipped into orgasm, Gunnar watched her face carefully, he was fascinated by the pleasure that showed on her face. 'I love you my Julie.'
'I love you too.' Gunnar slowly restarted moving inside Julie's body, he buried his head into her shoulder. Gunnar could feel every inch of himself inside Julie's body and it was having the desired effect, Gunnar thrust deep inside Julie's body and he spilled everything deep inside her.
Julie slowly climbed off Gunnar's lap, her body was still fizzing with the pleasure from earlier. She persuaded Gunnar to lie down with her, the connection they had while making love had been just what they needed. Julie gazed into Gunnar's eyes and he pulled her close. 'Do you remember me saying that I liked your eyes on our first date?'
'Yes, we were in the park.'
'I still like them, they're lovely.'
'Thank you kind lady.' Julie smiled and she kissed Gunnar gently, he pulled her in for a hug and she returned it, this evening had been exactly what they needed.
