Chapter 8

The next morning, Esmeralda woke up beside Andy, feeling the brush, feeling the touch of his hand. She felt mesmerized, loving, and full of grace, as she touched his hand.

She turned on her side, looking, gazing at Andy as he woke up. "Good morning". Andy said, looking at Esmeralda. "Good morning, darling". Esmeralda whispered, romantically. They both gazed, as Esmeralda put her fingers to the top of the silk sheets. She chuckled a bit, smiling. She stroked Andy's face, with his stubble, (he had just shaved) kissing his lips. They both kissed, as the squish, the press was heard against their lips. They kissed, as Andy put his hands around Esmeralda's waist, holding her close. Esmeralda kissed Andy's lips, putting her fingers on his cheek.

They both kissed with a fervency. I should really stop saying that. But, they both kissed with eloquence, passion, love, and minute concern for the outside world. For a moment, for a weekend, they knew it was just the both of them. They kissed.

Andy took a deep breath, wanting to initiate sex, in order to keep feeling better. He kept his lips pressed against Esmeralda's lips. Esmeralda kept kissing Andy's lips, as Andy dug his 'nis into Esmeralda's vagina, pressing smoothly, gently, with a bit of firmness. They both kissed, as Andy kept pushing, and pressing. They were both naked at this point. Esmeralda gasped for air as she felt Andy kissing up and down her neck. She felt Andy's lips pressed against hers, as she felt his 'nis. She kissed his lips, feeling the tingling sensation up and down her body. She felt this sensation elate her with a magnitude of love only she could look at, and be provided with.

She felt the fetish yet again, as she felt Andy's kiss. She felt at home. This was where she belonged. This was her paradise. This was all she wanted. Now, all she could get.

They kept kissing, as they strived to catch their breath after the sexual encounter they just had. "That was lovely". Esmeralda said, breathily. "I enjoyed it a lot". Andy said. "Luckily, you were there to receive". Esmeralda and he, chuckled. They both kept kissing, as they held one another close.

"I have something sweet for us". Esmeralda said, romantically. "Do you now?". Andy chuckled. Another pair of silver domes were brought in on a cart. They opened the domes as scrambled eggs, with spicy sauce, was revealed to them. "Oh my, well this looks swell". Andy said, happily. "I know how important breakfast is to a man, so I arranged for it to be brought out". Esmeralda said, romantically. She chuckled a bit.

"Thank you, dear". Andy said, kissing Esmeralda on the lips. He ate the eggs with the red, spicy wicked sauce. They ate their breakfast, as Andy looked up, tasting the flavor, the lusciousness, and the wonder behind a good set of eggs.

"In Corsica, they have a topless spring, with a waterfall". Esmeralda said. "We could check that out". Andy said. They both ate their breakfast, having good conversation, tasting the exquisite flavors, the measure of love in their essence. They both indulged in the salt, the spice, and the rich flavor wicked sauce brought to the eggs and the shrimp.

They both giggled a bit, as Esmeralda posed seductively on the bed, "booping" Andy's nose. Andy giggled along with her. They both called one another cute names, as feathers spread when they had a play pillow fight. They both indulged in their romance as a married couple.

Esmeralda put on a silk robe, with a lace, silk bra underneath it. She still wanted to be modest when traveling. Andy put on a T-shirt. Andy couldn't resist Esmeralda. She just looked so glamorous. She was rich, although with wealth, came good looks. Andy loved Esmeralda dearly. He knew she was the one. She was the essence of love.

They both got what they needed for the day, getting in the car, driving up the street. Andy felt so in love with Esmeralda. He just felt as if he could be close to her body all day. Her presence was enough to heal him.

"There's the coastline". Esmeralda said, pointing out the window at the beach. "It looks beautiful". Andy said. "I love Tuscany''. Esmeralda said in a gentle hum. "It has been a favorite of mine for a long while". "It's an amazing spot". Andy said. "Being that I've never been to Europe". "You've never been to Europe?". Esmeralda asked.

"My family was a bit poor growing up". Andy said. "Gail was never one to travel much".

"I'm not educated enough to do business out here". Esmeralda said, chuckling. "I just have the money to travel, mainly".

"I never even graduated college". Esmeralda said. "My mother and father just campaigned for me to take over the business". "Throughout my life I've been spoiled, given everything, and just handed everything". "I'm glad to finally be with someone that can support me, and be my knight in shining armor". She put a hand over Andy's hand.

"Thank you for giving me the life I've always dreamed of". Esmeralda whispered. One of Esmeralda's fantasies was that of a naked Andy riding on a white horse, on the beach. He truly was her knight.

"I've always wanted to be a wife, a provider, and someone who has worked for what she received". Esmeralda said. "Throughout my life I have always relied on someone, but I'd like to have children, get some things situated".

"I'd like to start over as well". Andy said. "Luckily, I have you for it". They both chuckled.

They were in Corsica, which wasn't too far from Tuscany. They got out of the car, holding hands as they found the spring, that was topless. It was a shallow little Spring with a waterfall nearby.

Andy and Esmeralda kissed, vivaciously, as they held one another close. Esmeralda slipped off her silk robe, as Andy unhooked her lace bra. They kissed, as he carried her over to the spring. They both were naked now. Esmeralda kissed Andy, as Andy indulged in their kiss, indulged in their love. Their love was eternal now. They both blossomed in the feeling they had for one another.

Andy kissed Esmeralda as she laid stretched out nearby the waterfall. Her entire body was revealed, in it's nakedness, in its purity. Andy kissed up and down her body, as the waterfall fell behind them, symbolizing rebirth, purity, and healing, the nature of true love. Their nature was revealed to have their passion eternal. Andy kissed her, then got to her lips, as she laid back, receiving sex. Andy gently pressed his 'nis into her vagina. He pressed further, further, and further as she gasped for air. He kept his lips pressed against her lips. Her cherry red lips that tasted of brandy cherry.

Esmeralda felt the deep essence of sex spread over her, as she felt Andy's 'nis upon her. They both kissed, touching. One could clearly see their reproductive organs brush upon one another, going in farther until they both clicked. They both kissed, as the purity of the waterfall collapsed over them, making things way easier for them to fall back on.

When the tingly, magic feeling could no longer be felt, Andy and Esmeralda just kissed. Andy held Esmeralda close, as they both kissed, feeling the passion they had for one another. They were both deep in their love, as they felt the essence spread over them. They both felt their benign case of love. Love was pure, love was patient. Love was magical to them, and they both sought to give love a healing nature of freedom. Sex was the essence. Passion was theirs, as they felt this essence spread over them. Now, they felt, love was their gift. Their gift would remain with them forever.

Esmeralda chuckled, as she showed her body, her plump breasts, and her naked body underneath the waterfall. She dipped a bit, then came up, laughing as she did. Andy admired her.

"I'll be loving you long time". "Eternally". Esmeralda said, laughing. "Can't nobody love me, like you do". "I love the way you hold me". She laughed, languidly and with a childlike ambiance, as she stretched out, showing off for Andy. "I know you love me, baby". He said, smiling. "I know you love me, darling".

They both laughed, acted silly, much like playful children. Esmeralda splashed Andy with water, as Andy splashed her back. They both were playful, and loving on every level. Later, under the waterfall, they both kissed, letting their lips curl around one another. They both felt indebted to one another, as they held one another tightly. They both felt romance, they both felt healing, as they began to start over. Their love was eternal. For the first time in a while, Andy didn't have dark thoughts, or fears, he didn't feel the fear of death, or any ideations. He just felt loved, and felt the joy and passion he first felt when he was with Gail. That same comfort, that same love was there beside him, as he began this new life with Esmeralda. This new life would bless them both.

They both kissed, passionately, fruitful, as Andy looked up at Esmeralda. "I wonder how my Opie's doing". Andy said, thoughtfully. "I wonder that, myself". Esmeralda said, with thoughtfulness as well. "Maybe we'll call him tonight, just to see how he's doing". She said, looking around. "I will for sure". Andy said. "I am a bit worried for him". "I hope he's doing well". "I'm sure he is". Esmeralda said. "But It would be nice to speak with him, just comfort him, read him a goodnight story after bedtime prayers".

"I'd like that as well". Andy said. They both kissed, feeling proud that they had Opie. Opie was their gift. Esmeralda knew Opie was her hero. They both felt thankful for their family, and the life they were about to build.

The spring water was cold, as Andy and Esmeralda arrived back at the hotel, unlocking their door. They walked in, feeling the air conditioning. "Brr, it's mighty cold in here". Andy said. "But I grew up in the northern part of Carolina, so it shouldn't bother me, anyhow". Esmeralda chuckled.

"I love that about how you're so perseverant with that". Esmeralda said, romantically. "You're my amazing man". She kissed Andy on the lips. "I think the hot tub is in order right now, wouldn't you agree?". Andy said, going out on the back porch. "I would agree a mighty bit". Esmeralda said, chuckling. They went out to the hot tub, sitting in it, kissing passionately.

"I love you, my big, strong, wonderful man". Esmeralda said, seductively. "I love you, too". Andy said, kissing Esmeralda on the lips.

"Mm, you're my knight in shining armor". Esmeralda said, kissing Andy's lips. "I would be lost without you". She chuckled a bit. It was the truth. She was a bit ditzy, pampered, and often relied on Andy for payment of bills, taxes, managing things, and being decisive. She was the easy one that often stood back, and let her husband make the money for the home, and handle things. Sometimes, she was the one that would promptly mess things up.

"You've helped me get through the hardest of times". Andy said, kissing Esmeralda. They both felt their essence of love spread over them, as they kissed.

"I might think about getting something somewhere as a typist". Esmeralda said. "That would be good". Andy said. "Do whatever feels right". "I think I may". Esmeralda said. "Just to help my lovely man out a bit". They both chuckled again, letting their kiss engulf them both. They both sat, relaxing, as Andy put his arm around Esmeralda. She kept kissing his lips.

"I do wish to contribute a bit". Esmeralda said. "I know working each day, taking the salary is a bit much for you". "I'd like to help you any way I can".

"You are helping me, just by getting me started on Cannabis, and cleaning my house, cooking for me, being a presence in Opie's young life". "You were always there when I needed you". Andy said. "Thank you very much for helping me".

"Always". Esmeralda said, kissing Andy's lips. They both enjoyed the presence of the steam, of the bath the hot tub brought.

"Where should we eat tonight?". Andy asked, looking at Esmeralda, gazing into her eyes. "You're thinking about that already?". Esmeralda chuckled. "Well, I just wondered since, you know, it was a thing". Andy said. "That's alright, sweetie, I'm just pulling your chain". Esmeralda said, giggling. "But I do wonder if it's a trait men have, wanting to eat most of the time".

"And it's a womanly trait to cook delicious meals, and be amazing". Andy said. They both laughed, kissing again.

"This evening, I reserved a place for us at Arelio's cafe". Esmeralda said, romantically. "We may have to order from the menu, as I didn't have food reserved for us ahead of time". "That's quite alright". Andy said, gently. They enjoyed the presence of the hot tub, they enjoyed the presence of one another in depth, as they sat, feeling the lusciousness feeling the beauty of the world around them. It was just them, and only them, with no one around. It was just Andy and Esmeralda.

When 5:00 came around, Andy and Esmeralda got out of the hot tub, and made their way to the shower inside. They got in the shower, together, kissing, embracing. They both enjoyed one another's company, as they indulged in the lush of the hot water that surrounded them. Their love was theirs, and only theirs.

They got ready for their romantic evening, as Esmeralda put her supply of makeup on, putting blush on her face, and cherry red, lipstick on. Andy put on his nice sports coat.

They made their way to the limousine, getting in. They drove up a ways to the Cafe that was up there. Esmeralda went sightseeing, and did day trips in the regular car, and went out to dinner in the limousine. She was rich.

"This is nice". Andy said, looking around the Cafe. "I knew you would like it". Esmeralda said. "This is your favorite kind of food". "It sure is". Andy said.

They sat, drinking their glasses of wine. "I'm sorry not everybody we know came to the wedding". Andy said. "No, that's alright". Esmeralda said. "I haven't really spoken much to my asinine parents since they cut me off". "Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that". Andy said. "If they want to be deliberate I should let them". Esmeralda said. "They will never get in the way of our love".

"You're lucky your family is still around". Andy said. "All of my family is gone, save for Barney and Aunt Bee". "Was your family always kind?". Esmeralda asked, putting a hand over Andy's hand.

"They were wonderful". Andy said, calmly. "I idolized my Pa to the best of them". "It was a rarity that my parents, in comparison to other parents of the time, were gentle". "My pa was a fine man, taught me everything I know". "He was on the police force as well". "He always said the police were heroes, and that anyone that was in a bit of trouble could call them for anything".

"I idolized my Pa, knew he was the best man, and teacher I could have". "When I married my late wife, he and my ma were at my wedding". "He said to me, "son, you have always made me proud, but the thing that makes me most proud is how you treat, and landed a special woman like Gail". "I wish the best for you, you are the man I've always wished I could be". Andy said.

"Even when I adopted Opie and Addie, he would babysit the kids, he would always come in, kiss them on the forehead". "He was so proud of everything I had done". "He sounds like a wonderful man". Esmeralda said. "My family was the best there was". Andy said. "I'm glad you had such amazing people in your life". Esmeralda said. "It's true what they say". "Family is always there, no matter what". "They certainly are". Andy said. They ate their meals, feeling confident, happy, and endowed in their love.

That night, as Andy and Esmeralda were in their bedroom, getting ready to retire, the turn dial phone rang in their hotel room. Andy answered it, as he sat on the bed. It was Opie getting ready to talk on the phone. "Pa". Opie said, tiredly. His little voice, his cute little child presence of a cute little boy, a son, made Andy smile.

"Hello, son, how are you?". Andy asked, gently. "Doing well, pa". Opie said. "I...I ate all my mashed potatoes and chicken, and got to eat ice cream". "That's very good, son". Andy said, gently. "How are you feeling?". "Doing ok?". "I'm fine". Opie said. "I just...I kind of am tired all the time". "You feel sleepy?". Andy asked, gently. "I do". Opie said. "But I don't have nightmares anymore". "That's good to hear, son". Andy said, gently.

"Today, Essy and I just went up to Corsica springs, and swam for a bit". "Then we sat in the hot tub, we went to dinner". "It was a fine day". Andy said, kindly. "But I can't wait to come back, get to the grind, and get some police work done". "I also have to get some work done around the house". "Luckily, I have Essy for that". He and Opie both shared a laugh.

"But in all aspects, things are going well". Andy said, gently. "How are things with Barney, and Aunt Bee?".

"They're good". Opie said. "Aunt Bee was a little under the weather today, but she was fine". "She was just tired like I was".

"How are things going at school?". Andy asked, gently. "Learn anything interesting?". "I learned how to subtract". Opie said. "And I learned how to count on numbers with touchpoints". "I learned how to write my name".

"That's very good, son". Andy said, gently. "You're a very bright young man". "I wish I had some of your smarts". "Thank you, pa". Opie said. "I'm kind of scared about Aunt Bee". He said, a bit worried.

"I'm sure she'll heal up soon enough". Andy said, gently. "You've been caring a lot for her, which I'm proud of". "I know you've been doing a lot". "I'm always proud of you".

"Thank you, Pa". Opie said. "You're our hero, son". Andy said, gently. "Thank you, Pa". Opie said. "Alright, well, I'll let you go for the evening". Andy said, kindly. "I know you have other things planned, maybe something before bedtime, so I'll let you be". "I'll call you tomorrow".

"See you Pa". Opie said. "Can I talk to Essy?". "You sure can". Andy said, gently. "Goodnight son". "Goodnight, Pa". Opie said.

The phone was handed over to Esmeralda, as she talked to Opie. "Hi, ma". Opie said. "Hello, baby". Esmeralda said, gently. Silk rustled from the bed as she talked to Opie. "How are you?". "Are you doing ok?". She asked, gently. "I'm doing fine". Opie said. "How is your trip?". "Oh, it's wonderful". Esmeralda said with a silky essence, of maternal comfort to her voice. "We're staying in Tuscany, Italy". "We have a hotel room with a pool, and a hot tub". "You would love it if you were here".

"You and I will have to come sometime". Esmeralda said, gently. "We'll have our own villa, with a pool, and a hot tub, we'll have your favorite spaghetti for dinner". "We'll live with extravagance". "Because you're my best friend". She chuckled over the phone. "I wish you were here with us". "I miss you, my hero". "I miss you and pa". Opie said. "We miss you, too". Esmeralda said, gently. "We'll do storytime after bedtime prayers". "We'll be home soon, baby". "How are you feeling?".

"I'm sleepy". Opie said. "I want my pa". He sounded distressed. "We'll be home soon". Esmeralda said, gently. "I know it's hard being alone someplace new". "Just close your eyes, think of us, think of the sunshine, you'll be ok". "Take a deep breath, think about us, and how lucky we are to have you". "Ok". Opie said. "We'll take a vacation, just you and I when you have Easter break". Esmeralda said, gently. "We'll come to Corsica, and stay". She smiled a gentle smile. "Ok". Opie said. "I have to go to bed". "Ok, lovebug, I'll talk to you tomorrow". Esmeralda said, gently.

"Talk to you, tomorrow". Opie said. "I love you, my special gift from god". Esmeralda said, gently. "I love you, too". Opie said. They both gave kisses over the phone. "Goodnight, baby". Esmeralda said, gently. "Goodnight". Opie said.

Opie hung up the phone. Esmeralda hung up as well. "He's such a sweet boy". Esmeralda said, gently. "He deserves only the best". "He truly does". Andy said. "He is a hero who has done a lot for so many".

They both turned out the light, letting sleep befall them. They awaited a new day of love.

For the next couple of days, Andy and Esmeralda sighseed, took in the culture, the aroma, and the love of Italy. They both took in what was there, and appreciated it.

They came back, feeling loved, and felt closer to one another. They both did, now that they were a newly married couple.

Andy had just finished unpacking, as he still felt woozy in love from the amazing honeymoon. He still loved his wife. He did feel a bit burdened, as he went outside, to the backyard, walking around to clear his head. He walked about, catching a glimpse of the evening sunset. It was nice to see in this aspect of the evening. He thought of his late wife, he thought of Opie. He felt a bit distressed, and just a sliver of the thought of death came over him. He just stood, letting these feelings process. He felt a bit stressed, a bit fearful, as he realized what ideations could've occurred.

He took a deep breath, sighing. He had lost a lot, but he gained quite a bit throughout these two years. He had found a wife, found an amazing woman that could help him through the emotional turmoil.

He started back in the house, going through the back porch way, in by he and Esmeralda's bedroom. He saw a trail of rose petals leading into the bedroom. He followed the rose petals, until he saw Esmeralda posing, laying, seductively on the bed, as rose petals surrounded her. A bottle of champagne covered her nether region. She was completely naked. Some rose petals covered her breasts.

"Hello, honeydumplin". She said, in a very sexual voice register. She played with the rose petals in her hand. "My, you look enticing". "You look so handsome, and strong".

"...Esmeralda". Andy said, coyly, smiling. He blushed a bit. "I know you've had a long day, so I have a special surprise for you, for us". "For better or worse, in sickness and in health". "For as long as we both shall live". Esmeralda whispered, seductively. She winked seductively.

"Oh, my, well you know I can't say no, to your loveliness". Andy said, coyly. "With you my king is where I belong". "Our castle is beautiful and strong". Esmeralda whispered. "Oh, you, I'm coming right over". Andy said, coyly, taking his pants off. He came over, kissing Esmeralda on the lips. They both kissed, passionately, as Esmeralda opened the bottle of champagne. They drank, and talked about anything. They still kissed, as they joined reproductive organs. Their love, Andy knew, was eternal. Forever would it stay with them.