Chapter 3 :the proposition
Robert couldn't believe in what Elizabeth has just said. She was in love with him, It was true. He just couldn't believe it ; was she toying with him, certainly not he knew her better than that, was it loneliness, he doesn't think but why now? What has put her in this way? Even if he wasn't sure of how to answer and how to react, he was pretty sure she was hearty. And he knew the first time he met her, in her father's office in London, 6 years ago, that he would like to spend his entire life with her. He waited for her so long, and knew he would never do something to upset her. They will take time to make this relationship come, he wouldn't hurry her, just let things go in their way. He looked at her and, moving loser, and closer to her, he murmured in her ear with his more gentle voice, "I have always loved you Lizzie". She groaned and kisses him another time. Then, turning to Ella asked if they still wanted to go to the park. Ella giggled, Robert just kissed her as a yes. Taking Ella by the hand she said to Robert to wait her, that they were going to take a bath. 10 minutes later the two girls haven't already come back of their bath, Robert was boring in the living room, watching a stupid story, he thought. Suddenly he heard big laughs, the two of them were really having fun. Attracted by the laughers, he climbed the stairs and saw them in the bathroom what was open. He stayed near the door, just watching them. Ella was on her mother' legs, throwing in her face water with a small, bleu watering-can. Elizabeth was trying to protect herself and with her hands, to wet her daughter's shoulders. They didn't noticed his presence 'till he laughed too. Elizabeth turned red and sneaked into the tub. A moment later she asked him, very shyly, to take Ella off the bath. He entered the bathroom full of water, take a pink towel and let the little girl come to him. No wanted to indispose Elizabeth, he didn't glance her, looking at he door until he felt her hand on his and heard the moves of the water. Elizabeth was leaving her hot bath, naked, just behind him. He didn't make a move, wanting to share all her movements, she first caught her robe, pass it and then posed her hand on his shoulder asking him speechless to turn over. He executed her silent request and let her take back her daughter. "-Thank you Robert.
-Your welcome.
-If you want to take a shower there is still a little bit of hot water but your have to wash with Ella's soap or mine. She teased him.
-you smell very good, what is it?
-Coconut!
-Mmmm. You know, all the Christmas I take a little bath in the Michigan lake, I don't need hot water!
-Really? I can't live without hot water in my bathroom! How hot is the water in Michigan?
-around 5 or 10 °C. And how hot is your bath?
-40°C when I'm alone and only 37°C when Ella is with me!
-Oh my god! You'll end in a vascular OR! You're crazy!
-No, no, I'm just a bit chilly! She laughed.
-I let you go dress before the two of you catch pneumonia!
-mmh, Robert, you'll find towel in the closed.
-Thank you"
Searching for the towel, he opened the closed and was very surprised to find there, with make-up, perfumes, towels and toys, carrots, tomatoes and toasts. He laughed to himself in entering in the shower. He washed with Elizabeth full smelling soap, loving to share it with her.
As he left the bathroom, the towel around his waist, without any other outfits. Elizabeth looked at him inquiringly and invited him to join her in the bedroom. He followed up her to the room where she helped him to wear his shirt, slowly caressing his shoulders, kissing his neck. He shook as she let her hand travel on his bad arm. She looked at it and ask: "-Does it still hurt? -Yep, a bit, much better than a few days ago, and very better when you're near me. he said seductively. -I hope you'll be able to use it again, you're a great surgeon and I love to work with you in an OR. -It's nice to hear. -But it's true, I really enjoy making surgeries with you, under your orders. She said shyly. -Under my orders? Mhh. Another nice things, I guess! He said with a low voice, near her ear. -Why do you think so? Seductively, moving closer to him. -Because, because, it's something I had to know.. -don't be so sure, I can surprise you. -Really? take care of that! -you really want it, don't you? -I asked for it, surprise me! I'd love it. -Remember you ask for it... -Is that a promise? -Mmhh.. Take it as a yes. At the same time she wrapped her arms around his body, resting her hand in his back, her lips just a few centimetres of his. -So, we'll still go to this trip in the park or you prefer show me how you can be surprising? -what do you think of going to the park, picnic there and after dinner watch a film, just you and me and enjoy each other's company? -That's a wonderful idea! We have to pass by my house in order to take Gretel and have new outfits for me. -Yeah, that's not a big deal. C'mon."
"-Mommy!!!
-Yes darling. What can I do for you?
-do you to play with me football?
-Yes sweetheart. Robert, you want to play with us?
-hum, no thanks. I'll just watch you. I'm the referee.
-Sure?
-I don't think my doc would agree with me if I'd play!
-Oh, so, Ella come on!"
Robert watch them playing, laughing. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the sun was shining, it was quite hot ; and the most important think, he was with the woman he loved more than all and her cute daughter. He took off his shirt and enjoyed the heat of the sun on his pale skin. A moment later, he felt Elizabeth and Ella 's bodies moved near him on the blanket, and the sound of Ella soft laugh. He raised to see them. Elizabeth has taken off her shirt too, wearing a nice brown top, near her body. She was reading Ella a rabbit story and before he could say 'ouf" Lizzie was laid down close to him, her head in his shoulder, drawing circles in his nude skin. They rested there for almost a great part of the afternoon, observing Ella who was playing with others children. He sighted and finally asked her: "-do you want to eat in my house tonight? -In your house? -You know, I own a house by myself! This is a quite big house, I've babies toys and I' like to have you there. -Good. Hum. Robert? -Yes Lizzie? -Why do you have babies toys in your house? -Well! My housekeeper often brings her son with her, he's quite as old as Ella. So.. -So, what for dinner? -What do you enjoy? I know you like Italian food, what about French food? -French food? Mhh I went to Paris with my dad when I was young, it was delicious! -How old very you? -8, 9 years old. Why? -I hope you always like it! My housekeeper used to live in France. She makes a wonderful "pot au feu"!
-Mmh! What is it?
-a sauce with carrots, cows, onions, potatoes, leeks..
-sounds fabulous! Where did she use to live?
-In the south, near Bordeaux. I went in vacancy there, it's really paradise!
-oh! You know, since Ella's born, I've not travelled a lot.
-Really. I thought you were to Hawaii and you also went back home!
-Hawaii was not what I call holidays.. I went to England, in my family twice. I'll go there for Christmas. Have you ever visited London, the Yorkshire?
-Not at all! I'm a true Chicago boy! I went to London once, to meet you.
-you can come with us for Christmas, if you're alone. Dad's work on Christmas eve and day. He has just Boxing day off. And mom, hum, mom, I don't think we'll see much..
-That's quite a proposition Lizzie. You're sure?
-yes, of course I'm sure! I wouldn't propose you that if I wasn't! - so.. hum, Why won't you see your mother? Problems with astrology? -she studies astronomy! No, last time we have a little fight. We always have little fights. Since I spend my holidays at dad's I don't think we'll be able to see each other. What about you? You agree? Who you usually spend your Christmas with? -Sometimes my dog, sometimes my family, it depends.. -you don't spend all your Christmas with your family? -My family lives in Italy, heu my mom I mean. I've a big sister who lives in California but we don't really enjoy each other company, see what I mean. So, if I can't go in Italy, I stay here with Gretel! -you won't see your mother this year? -Si, we'll spend the new year's eve together so, not Christmas. -If you agree to come with me you'll have Europeans holidays! She teased him. -I proposed you to finish this conversation at my house. Ella's falling asleep, see. -I see Robert! Vamos!"
so, did you like it? Just tell me!
Robert couldn't believe in what Elizabeth has just said. She was in love with him, It was true. He just couldn't believe it ; was she toying with him, certainly not he knew her better than that, was it loneliness, he doesn't think but why now? What has put her in this way? Even if he wasn't sure of how to answer and how to react, he was pretty sure she was hearty. And he knew the first time he met her, in her father's office in London, 6 years ago, that he would like to spend his entire life with her. He waited for her so long, and knew he would never do something to upset her. They will take time to make this relationship come, he wouldn't hurry her, just let things go in their way. He looked at her and, moving loser, and closer to her, he murmured in her ear with his more gentle voice, "I have always loved you Lizzie". She groaned and kisses him another time. Then, turning to Ella asked if they still wanted to go to the park. Ella giggled, Robert just kissed her as a yes. Taking Ella by the hand she said to Robert to wait her, that they were going to take a bath. 10 minutes later the two girls haven't already come back of their bath, Robert was boring in the living room, watching a stupid story, he thought. Suddenly he heard big laughs, the two of them were really having fun. Attracted by the laughers, he climbed the stairs and saw them in the bathroom what was open. He stayed near the door, just watching them. Ella was on her mother' legs, throwing in her face water with a small, bleu watering-can. Elizabeth was trying to protect herself and with her hands, to wet her daughter's shoulders. They didn't noticed his presence 'till he laughed too. Elizabeth turned red and sneaked into the tub. A moment later she asked him, very shyly, to take Ella off the bath. He entered the bathroom full of water, take a pink towel and let the little girl come to him. No wanted to indispose Elizabeth, he didn't glance her, looking at he door until he felt her hand on his and heard the moves of the water. Elizabeth was leaving her hot bath, naked, just behind him. He didn't make a move, wanting to share all her movements, she first caught her robe, pass it and then posed her hand on his shoulder asking him speechless to turn over. He executed her silent request and let her take back her daughter. "-Thank you Robert.
-Your welcome.
-If you want to take a shower there is still a little bit of hot water but your have to wash with Ella's soap or mine. She teased him.
-you smell very good, what is it?
-Coconut!
-Mmmm. You know, all the Christmas I take a little bath in the Michigan lake, I don't need hot water!
-Really? I can't live without hot water in my bathroom! How hot is the water in Michigan?
-around 5 or 10 °C. And how hot is your bath?
-40°C when I'm alone and only 37°C when Ella is with me!
-Oh my god! You'll end in a vascular OR! You're crazy!
-No, no, I'm just a bit chilly! She laughed.
-I let you go dress before the two of you catch pneumonia!
-mmh, Robert, you'll find towel in the closed.
-Thank you"
Searching for the towel, he opened the closed and was very surprised to find there, with make-up, perfumes, towels and toys, carrots, tomatoes and toasts. He laughed to himself in entering in the shower. He washed with Elizabeth full smelling soap, loving to share it with her.
As he left the bathroom, the towel around his waist, without any other outfits. Elizabeth looked at him inquiringly and invited him to join her in the bedroom. He followed up her to the room where she helped him to wear his shirt, slowly caressing his shoulders, kissing his neck. He shook as she let her hand travel on his bad arm. She looked at it and ask: "-Does it still hurt? -Yep, a bit, much better than a few days ago, and very better when you're near me. he said seductively. -I hope you'll be able to use it again, you're a great surgeon and I love to work with you in an OR. -It's nice to hear. -But it's true, I really enjoy making surgeries with you, under your orders. She said shyly. -Under my orders? Mhh. Another nice things, I guess! He said with a low voice, near her ear. -Why do you think so? Seductively, moving closer to him. -Because, because, it's something I had to know.. -don't be so sure, I can surprise you. -Really? take care of that! -you really want it, don't you? -I asked for it, surprise me! I'd love it. -Remember you ask for it... -Is that a promise? -Mmhh.. Take it as a yes. At the same time she wrapped her arms around his body, resting her hand in his back, her lips just a few centimetres of his. -So, we'll still go to this trip in the park or you prefer show me how you can be surprising? -what do you think of going to the park, picnic there and after dinner watch a film, just you and me and enjoy each other's company? -That's a wonderful idea! We have to pass by my house in order to take Gretel and have new outfits for me. -Yeah, that's not a big deal. C'mon."
"-Mommy!!!
-Yes darling. What can I do for you?
-do you to play with me football?
-Yes sweetheart. Robert, you want to play with us?
-hum, no thanks. I'll just watch you. I'm the referee.
-Sure?
-I don't think my doc would agree with me if I'd play!
-Oh, so, Ella come on!"
Robert watch them playing, laughing. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the sun was shining, it was quite hot ; and the most important think, he was with the woman he loved more than all and her cute daughter. He took off his shirt and enjoyed the heat of the sun on his pale skin. A moment later, he felt Elizabeth and Ella 's bodies moved near him on the blanket, and the sound of Ella soft laugh. He raised to see them. Elizabeth has taken off her shirt too, wearing a nice brown top, near her body. She was reading Ella a rabbit story and before he could say 'ouf" Lizzie was laid down close to him, her head in his shoulder, drawing circles in his nude skin. They rested there for almost a great part of the afternoon, observing Ella who was playing with others children. He sighted and finally asked her: "-do you want to eat in my house tonight? -In your house? -You know, I own a house by myself! This is a quite big house, I've babies toys and I' like to have you there. -Good. Hum. Robert? -Yes Lizzie? -Why do you have babies toys in your house? -Well! My housekeeper often brings her son with her, he's quite as old as Ella. So.. -So, what for dinner? -What do you enjoy? I know you like Italian food, what about French food? -French food? Mhh I went to Paris with my dad when I was young, it was delicious! -How old very you? -8, 9 years old. Why? -I hope you always like it! My housekeeper used to live in France. She makes a wonderful "pot au feu"!
-Mmh! What is it?
-a sauce with carrots, cows, onions, potatoes, leeks..
-sounds fabulous! Where did she use to live?
-In the south, near Bordeaux. I went in vacancy there, it's really paradise!
-oh! You know, since Ella's born, I've not travelled a lot.
-Really. I thought you were to Hawaii and you also went back home!
-Hawaii was not what I call holidays.. I went to England, in my family twice. I'll go there for Christmas. Have you ever visited London, the Yorkshire?
-Not at all! I'm a true Chicago boy! I went to London once, to meet you.
-you can come with us for Christmas, if you're alone. Dad's work on Christmas eve and day. He has just Boxing day off. And mom, hum, mom, I don't think we'll see much..
-That's quite a proposition Lizzie. You're sure?
-yes, of course I'm sure! I wouldn't propose you that if I wasn't! - so.. hum, Why won't you see your mother? Problems with astrology? -she studies astronomy! No, last time we have a little fight. We always have little fights. Since I spend my holidays at dad's I don't think we'll be able to see each other. What about you? You agree? Who you usually spend your Christmas with? -Sometimes my dog, sometimes my family, it depends.. -you don't spend all your Christmas with your family? -My family lives in Italy, heu my mom I mean. I've a big sister who lives in California but we don't really enjoy each other company, see what I mean. So, if I can't go in Italy, I stay here with Gretel! -you won't see your mother this year? -Si, we'll spend the new year's eve together so, not Christmas. -If you agree to come with me you'll have Europeans holidays! She teased him. -I proposed you to finish this conversation at my house. Ella's falling asleep, see. -I see Robert! Vamos!"
so, did you like it? Just tell me!