Warning - this chapter is rated NC-17
Chapter 3
She looked into his worried eyes, "Sorry honey," she said. "I'm fine. I had a few disturbing visions and I simply needed some rest, that's all."
"Visions?" he asked. "The kind that hurt you and leave you helpless? I hate it when that happens," he said climbing up to bed lying besides her putting his arms around her asking, "So how do you feel now?"
"I'm fine Ben, just a little lightheaded."
"Did you have dinner yet?" he asked
"No, was waiting for you."
He hesitated for a minute then felt he must ask. "Abi, would you like to share these visions you had with me? Anything I can do to help?" He really hated how these visions were affecting her.
"No Ben. Not yet anyway. Not until I can make some sense of them anyway."
"Ok then, come on," he said, "Let's get some food into you. You'll feel better."
She was lying in his arms reluctant to get up when suddenly for the third time that day another vision hit her. She curled up into Ben's body whispering "Oh god." He has seen her go through this before so he just held on to her as close and as tight as he could. Just trying to help her get through it.
"Damn it," he muttered. "I really hate this." He held on to her until he felt the tension leaving her body. "Now how many of these visions did you have today? And what was it all about? I wanna know, now. Don't you dare keep me in the dark," he said. "Tell me what you saw."
His tone of voice was demanding and Abi didn't feel like arguing with him, especially knowing how bad he feels about Jacob being hurt.
"I honestly don't know what they mean Ben," she said. "This is the third one today, but none of them was clear or made sense to me. And each one was different but the same."
"Different but the same, what do you mean by that?"
"I mean each one was about someone else. The first was about Nick. The second about you and the one I just had was about Phillip. At the beginning of it I saw one of you standing alone, every vision someone else. But at the end of each vision I saw the three of you standing in a circle holding something. I don't know what. None of these damn visions had any meaning to me. Not yet anyway. I'm sorry, I really don't know what it's all about. I'd tell you if I did. You know I would," she said trying to get him to calm down.
He knew she would. She will not lie to him. She never did before. She took great pride in her honesty. "It's ok honey. I know you will when you figure them out," he said then helped her to her feet and they headed down to the kitchen.
"Abi, are you ok?" asked Phillip when he saw them coming down.
"I'm fine Phillip. Just fine," she said smiling at him.
"Did you tell Ben about your visions?" he asked concerned.
"Yes, I did. And I had another one just now. Thank you for holding me through it," she said to Ben wrapping her arm around his waist.
"Another one? That's the third one today," said Phillip.
"Yes, let's just drop it for now. I'm starving," she said.
Ben held on to her pointing her in the kitchen's direction. "Me too," he said. "Phillip, you hungry?" he asked.
"Yes," answered the priest, "Starving actually. We didn't eat anything today," he said absent minded.
"Well, that's just great," said Ben. "What are you trying to do? Starve yourself? No wonder you didn't feel to well and light headed. Oh I could kick you for that."
"Sorry, I forgot," she said.
"Forgot to eat?" he wondered.
"Yes. I mean with the visions and all the other stuff, I forgot. I don't usually do that Ben."
He felt a little frustrated. She was right, she usually took good care of herself. He really shouldn't be so angry with her. He couldn't believe he lost his temper again. Jacob's injury must have shook him more then he was willing to admit and Abi obviously had a really bad day. "Sorry love. Didn't mean to blow up like that. Just got worried."
She turned to face him leaning softly against his body. Then hugging him tight. "That's ok," she said. "I still love you, don't worry about it."
He held on to her tight, close to his heart. "Try not to do that ever again," he whispered in her ear.
"No," she replied. "Never."
The three of them entered the kitchen and Ben opened the fridge to see what he can make for them. Luckily, there was a big pot of soup Edna made earlier. He poured three plates and heated them in the microwave.
"Eat," he ordered Abi as he put a plate before her.
She giggled but ate the soup quietly watching him going on making salad. There were some chicken left over and he put a piece for each of them in the microwave to warm up. Then he put a piece for her on a plate with some salad ordering her to eat it all. "You better finish all that's on there," he said, his tone of voice letting her know he wouldn't take no for an answer, or let her out of the kitchen before she was finished.
She didn't mind. It was kind of nice to see him making such a fuss over her. And she was actually really hungry.
Phillip sat with them eating quietly. Looking at the couple he suddenly felt a little pain in his heart. They are so very much in love, he thought when it suddenly hit him. He was envious. He wondered. Me envy? I never felt like this before. What the hell is wrong with me?
Abi felt his anger and fear. She put a hand on one of his. "It will be alright Phillip," she said. "I promise."
He felt a little ashamed. The last thing he wanted to do was to interrupt their lives. Especially the shared lives they just started as a newly wed.
"You are not interrupting Phillip," she reassured him. "Ben understands. And as I told you before, you can stay here for as long as you like. I will do all I can to help you deal with whatever it is. Trust me."
"I do trust you," he said, feeling a bit surprised. He only knows her a few days, and he feels he can share his deepest feelings and thoughts with her.
She smiled at him. She was feeling much better now that she ate. Abi looked at Ben sitting and eating across the table and smiled at him, so much love in her eyes, he felt his heart miss a beat.
She wanted to kiss him but she felt sorry for Phillip and didn't want to make him feel more unease or uncomfortable then he already was. She stood up, put her dishes in the sink then went over to Phillip, put her hands on his shoulders. She leaned forward and gave him a slight kiss on his head. "Everything will be ok" she told him. She did the same with Ben, only she whispered in his ear "Hurry up" then left the kitchen to go upstairs.
Phillip and Ben were left alone eating quietly when the young priest suddenly said "She is a remarkable woman Ben, you are so lucky. You better hold on to her as close as possible, don't ever let her go."
Ben smiled in return, "I know Phillip, believe me I know. I'll just clear the dishes and go upstairs. You finished eating?"
"Yes, but don't worry about it. I'll do that," said Phillip referring to the dishes.
"Thanks," said Ben showing the other man where the dishwasher was. "Just put everything in and then try and get some sleep yourself. You look beat." He left the kitchen and ran upstairs to join his wife. When he entered the bedroom he found Abi lying on the bed, naked. He stood at the door for a minute staring and admiring her beautiful figure.
"What are you doing way over there?" he heard her say a slight tease in her voice.
Slowly, while taking his clothes off he moved over toward the bed. He stood next to it and waited for her to make the first move. She got up on her knees and moved over to kiss him. Her arms wrapped around his neck, she pulled him over her. She was lying underneath him staring into his eyes. He looked back at hers his breathing getting heavy.
He lowered his head and his lips met hers in a pure display of passion. He then slowly moved down to kiss her whole body. Starting at her neck and going down to her breasts, her stomach. She responded to his kisses in moans of pleasure.
He came back to meet her eye level and said, "I want you so much."
"Not just yet," she said smiling. So far, due to her lack of experience, he was in control of their lovemaking. She pushed him of off her "lay back," she said. Swanted to give him the same pleasure he gave her. He did as she asked rolled over pulling her so she'd sit on top of him. Abi repeated his actions kissing him from head to toe.
"Abi," he suddenly said, "I don't think I can take this much longer. Make love to me."
She came back up to meet his eyes and said, "You want me? Then take me."
She didn't manage to say another word because she was suddenly lying underneath him again. She closed her eyes as she felt him sliding inside her and wrapped her legs around his hips pulling him so she could kiss him again.
Her eyes opened and were locked into his as he started to make love to her in a very slow motion. She felt tears filling up her eyes and she closed them again trying to stop the tears.
Ben kissed her eyes. "Why are you crying my love?" he asked her softly.
"Not crying," she responded. "Tears of joy, I just love you so much."
He held on to her as close as he could, picking up the pace of their lovemaking. She responded every move he made, with the same heat and passion. He felt her reaching the edge and felt himself getting there too. She screamed his name as they both collapsed, she into the bed him on top of her.
He didn't move for a while, just laid on top still inside her. It took him a few minutes to recover, when she felt him aroused again whispering in her ear, "Ready for round two?"
"Yes," she said and gave in to the pleasure once again.
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She woke up suddenly feeling fear engulf her heart. She reached out her hands to find him sleeping safely by her side. She looked at the clock. It said 5am. Kissing his cheek gently so he won't wake up, Abi got dressed planning to go down to the gym hoping a good workout will get the fear she felt subside a little. The dream seemed so real it scared her. But it was just a dream, not a vision, she said to herself.
She looked at him again sleeping so well then left the room heading down.
It was almost two hours later when she finally got back up. Surprisingly, Ben was still asleep. She sat down on the bed next to him caressing his cheeks with her palms. He woke up looking at her. She felt sweaty and tired and in need of a shower, but to him, she was still the most beautiful woman in the world.
Ben sat up kissing her softly. "Wanna shower with me?" he asked.
"With pleasure."
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Downstairs 7:45am
Phillip entered the kitchen hoping he could make some coffee. Edna, the housekeeper was already hard at work making breakfast before everyone would show up.
"Anything I can do to help?" he asked.
"Oh, thank you father," she said, "But there really is no need, everything is quite ready. Just go in the dining room and help yourself."
Phillip headed for the dining room, which was already occupied with some of the legacy members. Ethaniel was drinking some coffee reading the morning paper. "Good morning father," he said.
"Mornin' Ethaniel."
Abi and Ben came in. Abi ignored her usual place and chose to sit next to Phillip, hoping it will make him feel more welcome, less alone. A few minutes later the rest of the members arrived. Everyone was sitting at the table and talking about this and that. They were all talking in Hebrew and Abi suddenly said, "People, we have company, and since Phillip does not understand our language please for the time he's with us, respect him and speak English."
She squeezed his arm a little to encourage him when all have offered their apologies and tried to include him in the conversation.
About an hour later Ben excused himself going of to work. Abi gave Ethaniel Sloan's flight number, asking him to arrange transportation for the man and his company.
Abi excused herself as well saying, "I'm gonna be in my office the rest of the day, checking up on all our records and files to make sure nothing was overlooked or misplaced. Don't wanna give William Sloan the pleasure of putting us down for even the tiniest reason."
The rest of the member's nodded in understanding and went about their work. Around 11am Ethaniel knocked on Abi's office door. "Come in," he heard her say.
"Hey Abi. There are two really old folks here and they insist on talking to you."
"Did they give you a name?" she asked.
"Mr. and Mrs. Levin," he replied.
"Never heard of them. They give you any indication as to why they wanna talk to me?"
"Sorry. They didn't want to tell me anything. They insist on talking to you and only you."
"Hmm, well I suppose I could see what it's all about. Mind hanging around with me?"
"Sure Abi. I'll let them in."
As Ethaniel described, the Levin's were a strange old couple. Abi could hardly see their faces since they were both wearing hooded gowns.
"So, How can I be of assistance to the two of you?" she asked.
"Ms. Hirsh, How old would you say we are?" asked the old man.
"It's Mrs. Adler now, but you can call me Abi, and sorry but I couldn't possibly guess that Mr. Levin, so why don't you just tell me that and how is it I can help you?"
"I'm 27," he said, "My wife is 25."
Abi and Ethaniel were both shocked looking at each other. They looked at the old couple amazed.
"Ok," said Abi, "Care to tell me why you both look like you are a hounded years old?
