Georg steps back and takes a long look at Maria. He takes his hand and lifts her chin so that their eyes meet.

"Maria you are so beautiful" Georg says as her face blushes. He takes her hand and leads her to his bed. He takes her in his arms and slowly lays her down. Before he joins her he finishes undressing. She watches as he takes the last of his clothes off. Georg smiles as he sees Maria react to the sight of him. He lays down next to her and slowly his hands start exploring her body. His fingers lightly touch her face and start their journey. Her eyes close as she feels him touch her sides and she shudders as he reaches her inner thighs. As his hands find her most sensitive areas his mouth covers her mouth in a deep kiss. She feels her heart racing as her body reacts to his every touch. He places soft kisses down her neck until he reaches her stomach. He watches as her back arches and she moans with pleasure.

Maria decides to do her own exploring as she rolls Georg over and places her body close to his. He is surprised at her eagerness to please him. At first she is tentative but as she touches his chest and sees the reaction she is getting from him she becomes more skillful. Her hands explore his sides and she slowly moves them down to his thighs. She watches his face as she lightly kisses his chest and moves down to his stomach. Her hands touch his inner thighs and he moans with each movement they make. He looks down at her and sees the wonder she has in her eyes at the site of him. He knows she has never seen a man naked and especially one as aroused as he was. As she touches him he closes his eyes and gasps. He decides he can no longer wait and quickly but gently rolls her over. He slowly lays on her and is careful not to put too much weight on her. He looks into her eyes and sees her desire and she is as ready as he is.

As he joins his body with hers he watches as not to go too fast.

He sees her close her eyes and moan.

" Am I hurting you " he asked as he stopped. She opened her eyes and looked at him.

" No, please don't stop" she whispered. Georg covered her mouth with his. As their passion reached its peak they both moaned with pleasure as it was finally released. As they lay still wrapped in their passionate embrace. Georg kissed Marias forehead. She responded by whispering I love you in his ear. As their hearts and breathing went to a normal pace Georg slowly shifted his body so he was laying on his side. He laid there just staring at her.

Looking up at him Maria asked" What is it? Why are you staring at me?

" You amaze me" he said. "I was concerned that you might be afraid and nervous tonight". "But you totally surprised me"

Maria laughed" I was nervous and a little scared. " But you were so gentle and careful that I forgot about being nervous and just let my love for you take over." She took her hand and caressed his face. Georg reached over and covered them both with a blanket.

"Are you warm enough" he asked as he drew her closer to him.

Maria put her head on his chest and said" Warm ,I am still trying to cool down". As Maria laughed she thought she heard a growl come from Georg.

" What are you growling about" she laughed.

" That was my stomach" he said. " I hardly ate anything at the reception," I was too busy looking at you." Georg said.

" Come to think of it I am a little hungry too", Maria said as they both sat up.

" Why don't we see if we can raid the refrigerator" Georg said as he got up and grabbed a robe.

"You have something to put on but all my things are in my room" Maria laughed. She watched as Georg went over to his armoire and pulled out a pair of pajamas. He walked over to Maria and gave them to her.

She took them and put them on. The shirt was about 4 sizes too big and the pants about 6 inches too long. Georg went over to her and rolled the sleeves up and rolled the pant legs up. They both laughed at the site of her. Georg took her hand and put his arm around her shoulder. Together they walked downstairs to the kitchen. Maria opened the refrigerator and pulled out some sliced ham and cheeses. Georg went and sliced some bread. They brought everything into the living room. Georg put a blanket on the floor and threw some pillows down. As Maria lit some more candles as Georg opened a bottle of wine. As he poured the wine he watched Maria as she sat down and fixed their plates. He couldn't believe she was finally his and they were finally married. He vowed to himself he would make every day count with her and their children. He had missed too much. He carried the glasses over to where Maria was sitting and handed a glass to her. She reached up for his hand and pulled him down to her.

Georg raised his glass to Maria and said " To you my love. You gave me back my children and showed me how to love again." Maria looked at him with tears in her eyes. Georg reached to her and kissed them away.

" I love you Georg" she whispered as he kissed her neck. Georg took her glass and laid her on the pillows.