Ch. 4
Sorry this one took me a little more time to finish up… I hope you enjoy it!
"Cmdr. Turner, may I have a word sir?" Harriet was packing up her desk getting ready to head out for the weekend.
"Sure, why don't you meet me in my office when you are ready." As Sturgis continued in the direction of his office.
"I'll be right in sir, I just need to pop in to tell the Admiral something real quick." Harriet made her way over to Tiner and asked him to let the Admiral know she was ready for him.
"Right away Lt., the petty officer buzzed the Admiral and was instructed to show her in. Tiner led Harriet into the Admirals' office and then the Admiral dismissed him.
"Well Harriet? What did you come up with?" Looking over his glasses at Harriet with a smirk.
"Admiral, after careful consideration I think that the choices presented to you by the parties involved are things that the Colonel will be against implicitly due to the fact that they diminish her many accomplishments by putting the primary focus on her appearance, i.e. beauty versus her intellectual abilities. Therefore it is my recommendation that if they truly want her cooperation they will need to consider other options. I have made a list of things that I feel I could help to persuade her into participating in." Harriet hands over the file and steps back.
"Lt., why aren't any of the suggestions that were made by the SECNAV, CNO, and commandant going to fly?"
"Well Sir, I can't confirm this because as you know the Colonel is very guarded when it comes to her private life but using my keen observation skills I would venture that she is involved in a committed relationship at this time."
"Really? Do tell…"
"Sir?"
"Oh come on Harriet...we have all been waiting for something like this forever. Is it finally Rabb?"
"It is purely speculation Sir but I have noticed a few things that lead me to believe it is FINALLY a possibility."
"Excellent...thank you for these suggestions. I will forward them on to see what they want to do and then we will proceed from there. Thanks again Lt. Simms. Have a wonderful weekend." Harriet spits out a quick 'Aye, Aye Sir' and turns on her heels to leave the office. She then heads off to visit with Stugis about her phone call with Harm.
Harriet approaches, and knocks on the lintel of Sturgis' office door.
"Enter"
"Cmdr. I have a status report for the op we provided ground support for this morning.." Sturgis laughed and told Harriet to close the door as he noticed Lt. Singer lingering too close for comfort. Harriet closes the door and turns to sit in the chair in front of his desk.
"Well, what have you got?"
"Harm called a few hours ago to ask me what size Mac wears. Apparently he was trying to surprise her with a few purchases. He informed me they would not be returning before the end of the work day due to a late interview and that the Admiral told him they didn't need to report in until staff call on Monday morning."
"Really? What was Harm trying to buy?" Harriet smiles wickedly and shares.
"A sundress and a swimsuit…" Sturgis' eyebrows raise up into his hairline.
"Are they staying the weekend?"
"I have no idea, but it definitely looks promising. I think the Admiral might be on them though...or maybe he is just sharing his hopes to see them finally figure this thing out."
"You mean to tell me that you were talking about the Admiral about what we've been up to today?"
"Absolutely not, he needed my advice on something that he is trying to get done with regards to Mac and I simply suggested that maybe she not be asked to do anything that involved her being open to the idea of going out on dates because I had noticed as of late that she seems to be in a committed relationship that she doesn't want to share any info about. He simply put two and two together and I didn't confirm or deny anything because it is purely speculation."
"Well, I think I will reach out to my good buddy this weekend to see if he wants to shoot some hoops to see what his excuse might be. Why don't you try to get in touch with Mac to see what she is willing to share and then we will be able to see what really went on as a result of that little op led by our favorite marine. You have a great weekend Harriet."
"You too Sturgis! See you Monday...bright and early."
Harm and Mac were very impressed with the stand alone condo. It was in a great location and very private with nice access to the beach. They both carried in their contributions secretly hoping the other would be impressed. Once Harm entered the lock code he ushered Mac in while holding the door. The kitchen and the living area were one large room and furnished well, but the greatest part was the amazing fireplace. Mac couldn't wait to light that this evening with a little snuggling up into Harm as the air began to chill. Towards the back of the lower level there was a bathroom and a utility closet that led to a well built patio that led out to the walkway that takes you straight to the beach. Mac went into the kitchen and placed the entire basket into the refrigerator so that everything stayed nice and cool. "Hey Mac, why don't you explore a little. I am going to run upstairs to the bedrooms and get changed so that I can get things ready for our picnic."
"Ok, let me know where my stuff is so I can change when you're done." Mac decides to head out to the patio to take a look. Once she gets to the back sliding door she opens it and steps out to find some nice lounge chairs so she decides to take her uniform jacket off and unbutton her blouse collar while she waits and simply admires the ocean from afar. The waves are so therapeutic and relaxing that she actually falls asleep. While Mac is relaxing Harm finds a few bedrooms upstairs and a nice renovated bathroom with a great big bathtub. Harm knows Mac will love that. 'I will have to make sure to pick up some bath oils when we get the toiletries we will need after our interview later.' Harm puts the bags on the bed and hangs up the evening wear. He decides the garment bag will do nicely to keep their uniforms fresh for later.
"Hey Mac, come on up to the bedroom." Harm doesn't hear anything so he decides to go down to look for her. He finds her on the back patio sleeping. He just stares at her for a moment...She is so beautiful when she sleeps...what am I talking about? She is beautiful all the time but when she sleeps...there's just something extra special about her eyelashes . Harm kneels next to her and puts his lips to hers hoping to gently wake his sleeping beauty. When Mac realizes what is happening she raises her arms around his neck and gently pulls him closer. She glides her tongue slowly along the seam of his lips hoping to deepen their kiss. Harm opens his mouth and their tongues begin a lovely duel both gentle and passionate. Mac opens her eyes and begins to pull away. Harm opens his eyes a little dazed… "Wow Mac, I can't wait to finish that one later. I was calling you into the bedroom."
"Not until you feed me sailor." She giggled, but if she was honest the thought excited her.
"Funny Marine, get your six up there so I can show you where everything is." Mac finally notices that Harm has changed out of his uniform. Shirtless and in a pair of baby blue swim trunks with red polka dots, he pulls her up from the chair and chuckles when he watches her eyes take in his chest. "See something you like sweetheart?" Mac meets his eyes, nods in the affirmative and leans forward to slowly kiss each one of his erect nipples. She circles each nipple with her tongue in a little circle. "Mmmnnn, Mac you're killing me!" Mac smiles seductively and walks away saying that was a little payback for earlier in the car when you were 'helping' me with my seatbelt as she was heading towards the upstairs. Harm finally comes to his senses and follows her with a couple of wobbly knees. Under his breath he says, 'just you wait Marine.'
Before long both Harm and Mac are upstairs and in the bedroom. Harm looks at Mac and says. "I got you a swimsuit. I hope it's ok, I have to admit that I can't wait to see you in it."
"Where is it?"
"It's in that bag on the bed. I tried to get you everything I thought you might need but I know I probably forgot something." Mac walks over to the bed like a kid on Christmas. She reaches in to find all her goodies. The bra/panty set along with the satin pj's are on top, then the swimsuit and sarong with a towel are next, then the flops, and dress shoes make their way out onto the bed. Then she pulled out the pink top and chinos, sandals and the baby blue sundress. Mac looks over at Harm.
"You did good flyboy. What are these for? They don't exactly match anything?"
"Those match the dress for this evening, but that's a surprise for later." She raises her eyebrow at him and says.
"Oh really? Well then you better get out of here so I can change. I will be out in a bit." Harm drops out of the room and scurries down the steps to gather the beach gear that Keeter told him he had stashed under the patio deck. He makes his way back inside just in time to hear Mac call him into the bedroom.
Mac picks up her swimsuit and notices how little is actually left to the imagination. 'Well he definitely wants to see more of me, that's for sure.' She is a bit giddy at the thought of his hands all over her. She begins removing her uniform and lays it neatly on the bed. 'This really is a nice swimsuit and I do love the color.' Harm knocks while she is attempting to tie her straps behind her back. "Come on in! Hey, Harm, do you think you could help me get these ties nice and tight? I want to make sure everything stay right where it's supposed to."
Harm enters and about trips over his dress shoes because his eyes are on Mac and that wonderful bikini she was almost wearing. Mac giggles. "You alright there sailor?" Harm just nods, never taking his eyes off of her. "See something you like, baby?"
"Wow, you look even more amazing than I fantasized, and yes I will be happy to touch...I mean tie you up...I mean tie your straps up."
"Well well Mr. Rabb, I may be convinced on both the touching and the tieing up at some point this weekend." Mac shares a seductive grin with him as she turns around to hand him the straps. Harm steps us to grab the straps but doesn't tie them right away. He lets them fall as he steps up from behind her wrapping her in his arms. He begins to touch her, slowly moving his hands along her ribs and towards her ample breasts. Mac slowly begins to lace her fingers with his to guide him. She leans her head back to his shoulder and turns to kiss him. She feels his hands massaging her breasts enjoying the feel of his rough palms pressing her breast together. He leaves her lips and moves to sit on the edge of the bed. Grabbing her waist he pulls her between his legs as he takes her right breast into his mouth. Mac puts her arms around his shoulders and moves to run her fingers through his hair pulling him closer to her chest. Harm uses his teeth to gently nip on her nipple while he brings his other hand up to continue its massage of her left breast.
"I want to taste all of you Sarah. I don't think I will ever get enough of you." Looking into each other's eyes, he resumes his gentle suckling and nipping of her breast. As she watches him at her breast she realizes just how much this is turning her on. She has never been one to enjoy the attention that men have given to her breasts in the past but having Harm look into her eyes as he suckles her has created a heat pooling at the very core of her. "Mac, if we keep this up I won't stop for hours. Which means we miss the beach, lunch and our interview." A soft sigh escapes her mouth as she leans in to kiss him.
"I know, I guess we can revisit this particular extra curricular activity at a later time. But I want you to know you are killing me with that mouth of yours."
"Right back at ya, Mackenzie!" I was just repaying the favor from earlier...Harm stands up and finishes the job he initially started. "Ok, to be continued. Now...blanket or chairs, shade or no shade?"
"Definitely blanket, and yes to the shade. I don't want us to have to worry about being sunburned the next couple of days." Mac finishes up tying her sarong and slips her flops on. Both Harm and Mac grab a towel and then head back into the front room. Once there, Mac grabs the picnic basket, a cutting board and a few utensils from the nearby cabinets. Harm grabs the blanket and shade canopy he found. It doesn't take long for them to find a nice, secluded spot and begin to set everything up.