Title: 'Smooth sailing...or is it?' [Chapter 15]
Sequel to 'Boy was I wrong'
Chapter 15
"Josh!" A big smile spreads across my lips when I realize that 'Earth Angel' is the song being played.
"You like?" He asks me with a delicious smile.
"I love you." I utter. Ah, I'm rewarded with a full blown, complete dimpled, Joshua Lyman smile.
I place my head on Josh's shoulder as I reminisce the first time we danced to this song. We were in New York together for a conference. Josh asked me to have a drink with him at the hotel lounge. He asked me to dance with him when the band was playing 'Earth Angel'. It was during this song that we really kissed for the first time. It was the reason I finally admitted my feelings towards him. This song used to represent my moment with my dad during a father-daughter dance when I was a kid. But now, it is the ultimate push for Josh and I to be together.
The rest join us on the dance floor but I don't really pay attention. I'm still listening to Josh's melodious heart beat.
"I love what you said to me during the ceremony." I open my eyes when Josh starts speaking.
"Your vow was everything to me, Josh. It was incredibly beautiful.....I have a confession to make....I didn't actually write it down or anything. I thought I'll go with my gut and that when I see you, I'll know what to say." I confess.
"No way! I did that too! For a moment there, I almost regretted it. You looked so amazing and you said such beautiful words to me...I completely lost my focus on my vows. But somehow I found my way back." No doubt about that!
I had just danced with my dad and the President while Josh danced with his mom and Abby.
Sam had just asked me to dance with him.
"Wow, Sam. I didn't think you'll ever leave that brunette reporter to dance with me. I'm so flattered!" I tease Sam. I just can't help it.
"Yeah, yeah." Sam brushes off my comments shyly.
"You're happy with her, aren't you?" I say turning serious.
"Ecstatic...She's one of a kind, Donna." I smile when I hear Sam say that. I'm thrilled about this. Sam deserved all the happiness in the world.
"See, aren't you glad we meddled?" I start kidding again.
Sam lets out an irritated sigh but then smiles. "Yes." Oh, I didn't expect him to agree so easily.
"By the way, Josh's hotel room is booked for the night. We want you to use it tonight. Have a well deserved rest...or whatever." I say.
"Really? Thanks!"
"You do know the room is big enough for two, right?" I hint.
Sam smiles and nods. Well, I know who's going to get lucky tonight...............besides my darling, Josh of course.
As much as I'm having fun and being thankful that all my friends and family are able to celebrate this day with me, I just want to be alone with Donna right now.
We are only leaving for Hawaii tomorrow morning. The last thing we need is to take an eleven hour flight right after our wedding party. We were initially planning to stay in this hotel itself tonight but Leo had another idea. He got us a honeymoon suite at the Hay-Adams hotel as his wedding gift to us. He said we needed to get away from everyone else on our wedding night itself even though we are going on our honeymoon the day after. I tried to refuse knowing how pricy the place is but Leo insisted. He said what good is it to be the second most powerful man in the country if he can't get a room in one of the finest hotels for us.
As I end my dance with Jane, I feel someone tapping my shoulder from behind.
"Hey, idiot boy, I was waiting for you to ask me to dance." Naturally, it was CJ.
"Ah, would you care to have a dance with me, Claudia Jean?" I ask with a prim and proper tone.
"Well I would, thank you." CJ takes my hand and we start to dance.
"You're on my list, you know." I say.
"Oh come on. I just went for a few easy laughs. You seemed to be the easiest target. I'm sorry my friend." CJ says but I highly doubt she's really sorry.
"Whatever..." I mumble.
"Hey............... do you know how happy I am right now? I couldn't be happier if this was my own wedding. It's just so hard to believe that with all the unthinkable things that has happened to you and to Donna, this day would even be remotely possible. I know you and Donna will be together forever, Josh. There's no doubt in my mind about that. If anyone deserves this happiness, it's the two of you hands down." That was really nice and kind hearted of her to say.
"Fine, I'll take you off my list." I joke and CJ laughs out loud. Then I give her a warm smile hoping she would understand how much her words meant to me. She smiles back in a similar manner and I'm sure she knows what I want to express to her but just can't find the words.
I danced nonstop with practically everyone I think. Is there a rule that the groom has to dance with every lady in the wedding ceremony so he wouldn't get a chance to dance with his bride? I think I had a total of two dances with Donna.
Donna and I have just cut the wedding cake. Despite my best efforts, Donna pushed me away before I could smear the cake on her face.
So now we're back to dancing and socializing. I had to talk to all the annoying senators and congressman that were invited. If these people do not talk politics for just one day, I think the sky would fall off. I keep stealing glances at Donna who seems to be having a better time than I am. Every time I look at her, she's just laughing ever so beautifully.
"Josh, it's almost time." Charlie comes up to me and whispers in my ear. What does he mean?
"Almost time for what?" I ask him.
"For you and Donna to leave." Yes!!!! Hallelujah!
"I'll get her for you and you can wait at the doorway over there." Charlie points at a pair of French doors.
I excuse myself from the group I am having a talk with and head towards the door.
A while later, Donna joins me and before I can say a word to her, the wedding singer starts booming into the microphone.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come to bid farewell to the lovely bride and groom who will be leaving for the party and starting their honeymoon."
Damn, I don't know how quickly these people here can move but I am now flocked with god knows how many people hugging me goodbye and wishing us well. I don't even know who I'm hugging. I finally am able to find Donna's hand as the guests head outside.
"Hey guys. Just follow me." Sam ushers me and Donna out of the ballroom using a different exit from the guests.
"Why are we moving so slowly, Sam?" I ask.
"The guests are being given rice and flower petals to throw on you guys. So, we have to give them some time." He says.
"Oh, man. So we still have to see all of them?" I whine and Donna swats my arm.
"Don't be so mean, Josh! It's not going to take forever, the limo is right outside." Donna says.
I decide to shut my mouth for now.
As expected, the guests are overly enthusiastic as Donna and I walk out. This damn tradition of throwing rice should be banned! I can barely keep my eyes open.
Somehow, I don't know how, I am now in the limo with Donna.
"Ah, finally." She lets out a huge sigh.
"Man, I thought I would never get out of there." I say while brushing off all the stuff that has been thrown onto me.
"Tell me about it." I look at Donna as she responds.
She's brushing her hair and dress with her hands. I almost forgot how incredible she looks. I just can't help myself. I grab her arms all of a sudden and kiss her hard on the lips.
"You can't begin to imagine how long I've waited to do just that." I say when I finally release her.
"Oh, I think I might have a clue." Donna now grabs my face and kisses me soundly. Wow, what an amazing kisser she is. I could do this all night.....Well, maybe I'd like to do other stuff as well.
"Did you have a good time?" I ask Donna once we run out of breath from kissing.
"I did. Very much. Did you?"
"I did every moment I could watch you." I respond honestly. Donna smiles at me and continues with her gifted ability to kiss me amazingly.
"Folks, we are here." Donna jumps away from me when the black screen winds down enabling us to see the limo driver.
The driver walks around the car to open the door for us. We thank him and tip him before heading into the hotel.
"Wow, this place is gorgeous! I still can't believe Leo actually got us a room here." Donna exclaims as we head towards our room after checking in.
"Donna, we've been here before for some state functions."
"Yeah, but not up to the rooms." Yeah, she's right.
"604. This is it." I say while I try to open the door with a key card thingy.
Damn it! It doesn't work again. Why does every key card I get cease to function?
"Damn, there's something wrong with it."
"Give it to me, you imbecile." Wow, no more sweet bride anymore.
Donna grabs it off my hand and less than a second later the door is open. Okay, there is a possibility that I may not be capable of using a key card. But I'm not entirely certain that there isn't a conspiracy against me using them.
"Great." Donna says.
"Not so fast missy." I grab her waist from behind before she has a chance to step into the room.
"What?" She asks me.
Just then, I lift her from under her knees. "Don't forget tradition Donna." I say. I'm quite surprised Donna didn't remind me of the groom carrying the bride over the threshold.
Donna laughs and says, "Right."
I carry her into the room and throw her on the bed and jump onto the bed myself. She continues laughing.
"This room is so huge!" Donna starts getting off the bed.
I'm assuming she's going to look around and admire the room. Not if I can help it. I sit up from the bed and grab Donna by the waist and pull her back before she gets a chance to even stand up.
"Hey! I was just going to look around the room." Just as I expected.
"All you need to see is right here, baby." I say in a very sexy way. Well, judging by Donna's expression, I think I'm the only one who finds myself sexy right now.
"Josh, can I ask you something?" Donna's voice softens.
I lean into her neck and start sucking it as I reply a muffled 'hmmmm'.
"Could you tell me where we'll be going tomorrow? I mean, I know we're going on a plane but come on, I'll still be just as surprised if you tell me right now....Plus, if you put my mind at ease right now, I could pay more attention to other stuff....." Donna says suggestively.
She starts running her fingers through my hair as I bring my head up from her neck. I should have known she would bring the honeymoon up again. "Donna, with the things I have planned for you tonight I don't think your mind will be wondering elsewhere." I answer and try to resume my activity.
"Josh....."She places her hand on my chest preventing me from leaning on her.
"What, Donna?"
"You've surprised the hell out of me with sooo many things already. When you confessed that you loved me, when you asked me to move in with you, when you proposed....the house, the ring...and today, with the song. This is not me being nosy, I really want to know."
Sigh! By my count, we should be a lot less clothed right now.
"We aren't going to do what newlyweds are supposed to do on their first night unless I tell you, are we...?" God! Donna just looks at me without any expression. She can't be serious, can she?
"You're withholding sex from me on our first night as man and wife?! Is this for real?" I think my voice went a little high there.
She smiles cheekily and raises her shoulder and then slumps it indicating she may or may not be kidding. Darn! Oh well, what have I got to lose?
"Fine, Donnatella.....if you must know, tomorrow at 9am, we will be on a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii."
Wow! If only I had a camera to take a picture of Donna's expression. She's absolutely shocked. Her jaw is hanging, but not too much. And her eyebrows are raised with such seriousness.
"You're kidding me." She says with her face still intense.
"Nope. We'll be arriving there by 3pm local time and the journey is for less than twelve hours. I know we're leaving early and it's already past midnight now but we can sleep on the flight. So we wouldn't need to cut short our 'activities'." I explain.
"Josh....I don't know what to say....I can't believe you remembered what I told you ages ago."
"Well, you did try to trick me into sending you to Hawaii. I think I would remember that." I joke but Donna still doesn't smile.
"You do so many wonderful things for me. I mean, what about you? Where would you have picked a perfect honeymoon spot?"
"Wherever you are." I say in all seriousness.
Donna's lips finally breaks into a sweet, shy smile, reminding me that this is one of the many, many reasons I want to spend the rest of my life with this woman.
"So, are YOU happy we're going to Hawaii?" This woman is impossible!
"YES, Donna! I'm ecstatic! I can't wait to lie on the beach, watch the sunset, do the hula and drink coconuts with you!" I over-dramatize.
Donna grins widely and sighs. "So, we're actually going to Hawaii!!" Ah, she's alive again!
"Yes, my darling Donnatella. Now that we've comprehended that, shall we get on with other proceedings?" I ask suggestively while wiggling my eyebrows.
I really don't know what to think of Josh taking me to Hawaii on our honeymoon! I've wanted to go there my whole life! I never really told him that.......... except I had tried to con him into taking me there. Never in a million years did I imagine that this is where he would take me. I assumed we'd go someplace nearer than that, not that I'm complaining.
I just don't know how much more I could love this man. The President did say to look back on this day and know that this is when I would have least loved Josh but I'm seriously doubting that right now.
"Josh, I really don't know what say....Do you have any idea how much I love you?" I ask Josh, stopping him from kissing me yet again.
"You don't have to say anything. You can just show me how much you love me." I knew he would say something like that.
Okay, fine. I give up. Time to let the poor guy get what he so obviously deserves.
I know Josh is expecting me to say something but I think I'll surprise him for a change. I move suddenly and kiss him hard on the lips. Ha! I knew I'd get him good. He doesn't kiss me back for the first few seconds as I've obviously taken him by surprise. It is when I hold his neck and slide my tongue into his mouth with such force that he finally responds. And boy, does he respond!
Oh WOW! Double wow! I not only married the third most powerful man in the country, but also the best kisser in the universe! How did I ever get so lucky?
Josh and I finally part our mouth from each other's. I'm panting hard right now and so is he.
"That was....woah..." Josh says. I guess his 760 verbal just got thrown out the window.
We sit on the bed for a little while trying to get our breathing pattern back to normal. Right now I'm sitting on the side of the bed with my legs hanging off it. Josh has his whole body on the bed but is sitting up as well.
I feel Josh's hand go across my face and his palm touches my right cheek ever so lightly. His touch sends shivers down my spine. He moves my face with his palm to look at his.
"Donnatella, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. Just when I thought you couldn't possible get anymore beautiful, you proved me wrong when you walked down that isle. I swear I was unable to speak or move at that moment. I actually believe my heart stopped as well." Aw, isn't he the sweetest?
"So, I gather you like my dress then?" I tease.
"Oh, very much......so, how do you get it off?" My lips break into a wide grin when he asks me that.
"I'm not too sure....Would you care to explore and find out for yourself?" Hey, two can play this game!
Just then, Josh looks deep into my eyes with such seriousness. He holds my face firmly with his hands and plants an amazing kiss on my mouth. He lets go of my face and reaches my back. He runs his hands from my waist up and stops when he locates the zipper. I should start on my work now. I reach for his tie and remove it along with the jacket.
Josh somehow manages to open up my zip completely just when I remove his vest and reach for the buttons on his shirt. He is wearing WAY too many clothing items.
I run my hand across his chest and down his arms once his shirt is off. I can never get over how muscular his arms are. I absolutely love the feel of his biceps. I kiss his the front of his neck and move downwards to his upper chest. Josh starts kissing the back of my shoulder.
My dress is half way down my chest. I probably have to stand up to remove it completely. So I let go of him reluctantly and stand up. I pull the dress downwards and it falls off me. I then step out of it.
I start to go on Josh again. What in the....Why is Josh looking like a gapping fish? Oh, yeah....I almost forgot. I must look quite something with this white strapless corset and garters. This was of course CJ's choice.
Can't...construct... coherent...sentences....WOW...
Snap out of it Josh! You're supposed to perform well for her, not by yourself. Close your eyes, avert your eyes, do anything!
"Josh? Why do you have your eyes closed?" Okay, now I must look like an idiot.
"That outfit is not doing YOU any favors." I still have my eyes closed.
She doesn't say anything. Hmm, I hope she's not mad. I slightly peer through one eye and find her grinning away as her eyes are focused a little south of me.
"Woah!" My eyes open spontaneously when I feel Donna pounce on me.
I'm now lying flat on the bed while Donna is directly above me with her arms on my either sides.
"Joshua..... Suck it up and show me what you've got." She says seductively.
She's going to forever have me wrapped around her little finger.
"Donnatella Moss-Lyman. I have a question for you. Who da' man?"
I am so da' man!! She's still panting that she can't get her words out.
"You, Joshua Lyman." She finally manages to say.
"Yes me." I say smugly.
"So, can you believe we'll be in Hawaii in just a few hours?" What?
"Donna! I just gave you the most mind-blowing love making session and you are thinking about Hawaii?!"
"Fine. Can you believe we'll be making love in Hawaii tomorrow night?" Hmmmmm. Wow............
"That's just a fancy way of getting your point across."
"Well, a girl's got to get her point across no matter how she gets there..." Donna says as she kisses my shoulder sweetly.
"God, I love you so damn much." The words just come out of my mouth as I turn to my side and place me arm protectively around her waist and back.
"Exactly how much, Joshua?" Ah, she's playing this game, is she?
"So much that I'm willing to 'perform' yet one more time just for you." I kid.
"Really? That much?! I must be one lucky girl." We both chuckle.
"Seriously though, you have no idea how happy and excited I am that we are about to start this new life together. You know I feel that my life is complete and no matter what happens from now, I know everything would be okay coz I have you. It's so gratifying to feel this way. Thank you so much for that." I say.
I don't think I did a good job of explaining what I'm feeling right now. It's quite difficult to put it into words. I feel like I'm not on the edge anymore. I used to feel like I don't have any control on how my life would turn out or that it may completely topple over anytime. I have a sense of security now, knowing that one thing is for certain, and that's me and Donna. That's more than enough for me.
"Josh, you shouldn't be the one thanking me. I'm the one whose life totally turned around because of you. I was a pathetic mess and you gave me a chance that I know for a fact, no one else would. You gave me a chance to work with wonderful, amazing people and for a great President. You gave me a chance to actually make a difference. But most importantly, you gave me a chance to fall in love with Joshua Lyman. And for that, I will be eternally grateful."
That was incredibly sweet. I love the way she puts her words together when she's revealing her feelings. It always makes me feel a certain special kind of warmth inside. A feeling that no one else can bring out besides my Donnatella.
"I love you with every once of my being, Donnatella." I say passionately as I kiss her lips.
"And I love you just as much, if not more." Donna replies when our lips part.
I run my fingers through her soft vanilla smelling hair.
"If I recall correctly, you did promise me a special 'performance' to prove to me how much you actually love me." I smile with such satisfaction when Donna mentions that.
"And I am a man of my word, Donna."
"That, you most certainly are." She says sexily.
Time to get to work for my darling bride!
I think I can finally honestly say....Life is smooth sailing.
THE END...........................HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT! WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK!!
Sequel to 'Boy was I wrong'
Chapter 15
"Josh!" A big smile spreads across my lips when I realize that 'Earth Angel' is the song being played.
"You like?" He asks me with a delicious smile.
"I love you." I utter. Ah, I'm rewarded with a full blown, complete dimpled, Joshua Lyman smile.
I place my head on Josh's shoulder as I reminisce the first time we danced to this song. We were in New York together for a conference. Josh asked me to have a drink with him at the hotel lounge. He asked me to dance with him when the band was playing 'Earth Angel'. It was during this song that we really kissed for the first time. It was the reason I finally admitted my feelings towards him. This song used to represent my moment with my dad during a father-daughter dance when I was a kid. But now, it is the ultimate push for Josh and I to be together.
The rest join us on the dance floor but I don't really pay attention. I'm still listening to Josh's melodious heart beat.
"I love what you said to me during the ceremony." I open my eyes when Josh starts speaking.
"Your vow was everything to me, Josh. It was incredibly beautiful.....I have a confession to make....I didn't actually write it down or anything. I thought I'll go with my gut and that when I see you, I'll know what to say." I confess.
"No way! I did that too! For a moment there, I almost regretted it. You looked so amazing and you said such beautiful words to me...I completely lost my focus on my vows. But somehow I found my way back." No doubt about that!
I had just danced with my dad and the President while Josh danced with his mom and Abby.
Sam had just asked me to dance with him.
"Wow, Sam. I didn't think you'll ever leave that brunette reporter to dance with me. I'm so flattered!" I tease Sam. I just can't help it.
"Yeah, yeah." Sam brushes off my comments shyly.
"You're happy with her, aren't you?" I say turning serious.
"Ecstatic...She's one of a kind, Donna." I smile when I hear Sam say that. I'm thrilled about this. Sam deserved all the happiness in the world.
"See, aren't you glad we meddled?" I start kidding again.
Sam lets out an irritated sigh but then smiles. "Yes." Oh, I didn't expect him to agree so easily.
"By the way, Josh's hotel room is booked for the night. We want you to use it tonight. Have a well deserved rest...or whatever." I say.
"Really? Thanks!"
"You do know the room is big enough for two, right?" I hint.
Sam smiles and nods. Well, I know who's going to get lucky tonight...............besides my darling, Josh of course.
As much as I'm having fun and being thankful that all my friends and family are able to celebrate this day with me, I just want to be alone with Donna right now.
We are only leaving for Hawaii tomorrow morning. The last thing we need is to take an eleven hour flight right after our wedding party. We were initially planning to stay in this hotel itself tonight but Leo had another idea. He got us a honeymoon suite at the Hay-Adams hotel as his wedding gift to us. He said we needed to get away from everyone else on our wedding night itself even though we are going on our honeymoon the day after. I tried to refuse knowing how pricy the place is but Leo insisted. He said what good is it to be the second most powerful man in the country if he can't get a room in one of the finest hotels for us.
As I end my dance with Jane, I feel someone tapping my shoulder from behind.
"Hey, idiot boy, I was waiting for you to ask me to dance." Naturally, it was CJ.
"Ah, would you care to have a dance with me, Claudia Jean?" I ask with a prim and proper tone.
"Well I would, thank you." CJ takes my hand and we start to dance.
"You're on my list, you know." I say.
"Oh come on. I just went for a few easy laughs. You seemed to be the easiest target. I'm sorry my friend." CJ says but I highly doubt she's really sorry.
"Whatever..." I mumble.
"Hey............... do you know how happy I am right now? I couldn't be happier if this was my own wedding. It's just so hard to believe that with all the unthinkable things that has happened to you and to Donna, this day would even be remotely possible. I know you and Donna will be together forever, Josh. There's no doubt in my mind about that. If anyone deserves this happiness, it's the two of you hands down." That was really nice and kind hearted of her to say.
"Fine, I'll take you off my list." I joke and CJ laughs out loud. Then I give her a warm smile hoping she would understand how much her words meant to me. She smiles back in a similar manner and I'm sure she knows what I want to express to her but just can't find the words.
I danced nonstop with practically everyone I think. Is there a rule that the groom has to dance with every lady in the wedding ceremony so he wouldn't get a chance to dance with his bride? I think I had a total of two dances with Donna.
Donna and I have just cut the wedding cake. Despite my best efforts, Donna pushed me away before I could smear the cake on her face.
So now we're back to dancing and socializing. I had to talk to all the annoying senators and congressman that were invited. If these people do not talk politics for just one day, I think the sky would fall off. I keep stealing glances at Donna who seems to be having a better time than I am. Every time I look at her, she's just laughing ever so beautifully.
"Josh, it's almost time." Charlie comes up to me and whispers in my ear. What does he mean?
"Almost time for what?" I ask him.
"For you and Donna to leave." Yes!!!! Hallelujah!
"I'll get her for you and you can wait at the doorway over there." Charlie points at a pair of French doors.
I excuse myself from the group I am having a talk with and head towards the door.
A while later, Donna joins me and before I can say a word to her, the wedding singer starts booming into the microphone.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come to bid farewell to the lovely bride and groom who will be leaving for the party and starting their honeymoon."
Damn, I don't know how quickly these people here can move but I am now flocked with god knows how many people hugging me goodbye and wishing us well. I don't even know who I'm hugging. I finally am able to find Donna's hand as the guests head outside.
"Hey guys. Just follow me." Sam ushers me and Donna out of the ballroom using a different exit from the guests.
"Why are we moving so slowly, Sam?" I ask.
"The guests are being given rice and flower petals to throw on you guys. So, we have to give them some time." He says.
"Oh, man. So we still have to see all of them?" I whine and Donna swats my arm.
"Don't be so mean, Josh! It's not going to take forever, the limo is right outside." Donna says.
I decide to shut my mouth for now.
As expected, the guests are overly enthusiastic as Donna and I walk out. This damn tradition of throwing rice should be banned! I can barely keep my eyes open.
Somehow, I don't know how, I am now in the limo with Donna.
"Ah, finally." She lets out a huge sigh.
"Man, I thought I would never get out of there." I say while brushing off all the stuff that has been thrown onto me.
"Tell me about it." I look at Donna as she responds.
She's brushing her hair and dress with her hands. I almost forgot how incredible she looks. I just can't help myself. I grab her arms all of a sudden and kiss her hard on the lips.
"You can't begin to imagine how long I've waited to do just that." I say when I finally release her.
"Oh, I think I might have a clue." Donna now grabs my face and kisses me soundly. Wow, what an amazing kisser she is. I could do this all night.....Well, maybe I'd like to do other stuff as well.
"Did you have a good time?" I ask Donna once we run out of breath from kissing.
"I did. Very much. Did you?"
"I did every moment I could watch you." I respond honestly. Donna smiles at me and continues with her gifted ability to kiss me amazingly.
"Folks, we are here." Donna jumps away from me when the black screen winds down enabling us to see the limo driver.
The driver walks around the car to open the door for us. We thank him and tip him before heading into the hotel.
"Wow, this place is gorgeous! I still can't believe Leo actually got us a room here." Donna exclaims as we head towards our room after checking in.
"Donna, we've been here before for some state functions."
"Yeah, but not up to the rooms." Yeah, she's right.
"604. This is it." I say while I try to open the door with a key card thingy.
Damn it! It doesn't work again. Why does every key card I get cease to function?
"Damn, there's something wrong with it."
"Give it to me, you imbecile." Wow, no more sweet bride anymore.
Donna grabs it off my hand and less than a second later the door is open. Okay, there is a possibility that I may not be capable of using a key card. But I'm not entirely certain that there isn't a conspiracy against me using them.
"Great." Donna says.
"Not so fast missy." I grab her waist from behind before she has a chance to step into the room.
"What?" She asks me.
Just then, I lift her from under her knees. "Don't forget tradition Donna." I say. I'm quite surprised Donna didn't remind me of the groom carrying the bride over the threshold.
Donna laughs and says, "Right."
I carry her into the room and throw her on the bed and jump onto the bed myself. She continues laughing.
"This room is so huge!" Donna starts getting off the bed.
I'm assuming she's going to look around and admire the room. Not if I can help it. I sit up from the bed and grab Donna by the waist and pull her back before she gets a chance to even stand up.
"Hey! I was just going to look around the room." Just as I expected.
"All you need to see is right here, baby." I say in a very sexy way. Well, judging by Donna's expression, I think I'm the only one who finds myself sexy right now.
"Josh, can I ask you something?" Donna's voice softens.
I lean into her neck and start sucking it as I reply a muffled 'hmmmm'.
"Could you tell me where we'll be going tomorrow? I mean, I know we're going on a plane but come on, I'll still be just as surprised if you tell me right now....Plus, if you put my mind at ease right now, I could pay more attention to other stuff....." Donna says suggestively.
She starts running her fingers through my hair as I bring my head up from her neck. I should have known she would bring the honeymoon up again. "Donna, with the things I have planned for you tonight I don't think your mind will be wondering elsewhere." I answer and try to resume my activity.
"Josh....."She places her hand on my chest preventing me from leaning on her.
"What, Donna?"
"You've surprised the hell out of me with sooo many things already. When you confessed that you loved me, when you asked me to move in with you, when you proposed....the house, the ring...and today, with the song. This is not me being nosy, I really want to know."
Sigh! By my count, we should be a lot less clothed right now.
"We aren't going to do what newlyweds are supposed to do on their first night unless I tell you, are we...?" God! Donna just looks at me without any expression. She can't be serious, can she?
"You're withholding sex from me on our first night as man and wife?! Is this for real?" I think my voice went a little high there.
She smiles cheekily and raises her shoulder and then slumps it indicating she may or may not be kidding. Darn! Oh well, what have I got to lose?
"Fine, Donnatella.....if you must know, tomorrow at 9am, we will be on a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii."
Wow! If only I had a camera to take a picture of Donna's expression. She's absolutely shocked. Her jaw is hanging, but not too much. And her eyebrows are raised with such seriousness.
"You're kidding me." She says with her face still intense.
"Nope. We'll be arriving there by 3pm local time and the journey is for less than twelve hours. I know we're leaving early and it's already past midnight now but we can sleep on the flight. So we wouldn't need to cut short our 'activities'." I explain.
"Josh....I don't know what to say....I can't believe you remembered what I told you ages ago."
"Well, you did try to trick me into sending you to Hawaii. I think I would remember that." I joke but Donna still doesn't smile.
"You do so many wonderful things for me. I mean, what about you? Where would you have picked a perfect honeymoon spot?"
"Wherever you are." I say in all seriousness.
Donna's lips finally breaks into a sweet, shy smile, reminding me that this is one of the many, many reasons I want to spend the rest of my life with this woman.
"So, are YOU happy we're going to Hawaii?" This woman is impossible!
"YES, Donna! I'm ecstatic! I can't wait to lie on the beach, watch the sunset, do the hula and drink coconuts with you!" I over-dramatize.
Donna grins widely and sighs. "So, we're actually going to Hawaii!!" Ah, she's alive again!
"Yes, my darling Donnatella. Now that we've comprehended that, shall we get on with other proceedings?" I ask suggestively while wiggling my eyebrows.
I really don't know what to think of Josh taking me to Hawaii on our honeymoon! I've wanted to go there my whole life! I never really told him that.......... except I had tried to con him into taking me there. Never in a million years did I imagine that this is where he would take me. I assumed we'd go someplace nearer than that, not that I'm complaining.
I just don't know how much more I could love this man. The President did say to look back on this day and know that this is when I would have least loved Josh but I'm seriously doubting that right now.
"Josh, I really don't know what say....Do you have any idea how much I love you?" I ask Josh, stopping him from kissing me yet again.
"You don't have to say anything. You can just show me how much you love me." I knew he would say something like that.
Okay, fine. I give up. Time to let the poor guy get what he so obviously deserves.
I know Josh is expecting me to say something but I think I'll surprise him for a change. I move suddenly and kiss him hard on the lips. Ha! I knew I'd get him good. He doesn't kiss me back for the first few seconds as I've obviously taken him by surprise. It is when I hold his neck and slide my tongue into his mouth with such force that he finally responds. And boy, does he respond!
Oh WOW! Double wow! I not only married the third most powerful man in the country, but also the best kisser in the universe! How did I ever get so lucky?
Josh and I finally part our mouth from each other's. I'm panting hard right now and so is he.
"That was....woah..." Josh says. I guess his 760 verbal just got thrown out the window.
We sit on the bed for a little while trying to get our breathing pattern back to normal. Right now I'm sitting on the side of the bed with my legs hanging off it. Josh has his whole body on the bed but is sitting up as well.
I feel Josh's hand go across my face and his palm touches my right cheek ever so lightly. His touch sends shivers down my spine. He moves my face with his palm to look at his.
"Donnatella, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. Just when I thought you couldn't possible get anymore beautiful, you proved me wrong when you walked down that isle. I swear I was unable to speak or move at that moment. I actually believe my heart stopped as well." Aw, isn't he the sweetest?
"So, I gather you like my dress then?" I tease.
"Oh, very much......so, how do you get it off?" My lips break into a wide grin when he asks me that.
"I'm not too sure....Would you care to explore and find out for yourself?" Hey, two can play this game!
Just then, Josh looks deep into my eyes with such seriousness. He holds my face firmly with his hands and plants an amazing kiss on my mouth. He lets go of my face and reaches my back. He runs his hands from my waist up and stops when he locates the zipper. I should start on my work now. I reach for his tie and remove it along with the jacket.
Josh somehow manages to open up my zip completely just when I remove his vest and reach for the buttons on his shirt. He is wearing WAY too many clothing items.
I run my hand across his chest and down his arms once his shirt is off. I can never get over how muscular his arms are. I absolutely love the feel of his biceps. I kiss his the front of his neck and move downwards to his upper chest. Josh starts kissing the back of my shoulder.
My dress is half way down my chest. I probably have to stand up to remove it completely. So I let go of him reluctantly and stand up. I pull the dress downwards and it falls off me. I then step out of it.
I start to go on Josh again. What in the....Why is Josh looking like a gapping fish? Oh, yeah....I almost forgot. I must look quite something with this white strapless corset and garters. This was of course CJ's choice.
Can't...construct... coherent...sentences....WOW...
Snap out of it Josh! You're supposed to perform well for her, not by yourself. Close your eyes, avert your eyes, do anything!
"Josh? Why do you have your eyes closed?" Okay, now I must look like an idiot.
"That outfit is not doing YOU any favors." I still have my eyes closed.
She doesn't say anything. Hmm, I hope she's not mad. I slightly peer through one eye and find her grinning away as her eyes are focused a little south of me.
"Woah!" My eyes open spontaneously when I feel Donna pounce on me.
I'm now lying flat on the bed while Donna is directly above me with her arms on my either sides.
"Joshua..... Suck it up and show me what you've got." She says seductively.
She's going to forever have me wrapped around her little finger.
"Donnatella Moss-Lyman. I have a question for you. Who da' man?"
I am so da' man!! She's still panting that she can't get her words out.
"You, Joshua Lyman." She finally manages to say.
"Yes me." I say smugly.
"So, can you believe we'll be in Hawaii in just a few hours?" What?
"Donna! I just gave you the most mind-blowing love making session and you are thinking about Hawaii?!"
"Fine. Can you believe we'll be making love in Hawaii tomorrow night?" Hmmmmm. Wow............
"That's just a fancy way of getting your point across."
"Well, a girl's got to get her point across no matter how she gets there..." Donna says as she kisses my shoulder sweetly.
"God, I love you so damn much." The words just come out of my mouth as I turn to my side and place me arm protectively around her waist and back.
"Exactly how much, Joshua?" Ah, she's playing this game, is she?
"So much that I'm willing to 'perform' yet one more time just for you." I kid.
"Really? That much?! I must be one lucky girl." We both chuckle.
"Seriously though, you have no idea how happy and excited I am that we are about to start this new life together. You know I feel that my life is complete and no matter what happens from now, I know everything would be okay coz I have you. It's so gratifying to feel this way. Thank you so much for that." I say.
I don't think I did a good job of explaining what I'm feeling right now. It's quite difficult to put it into words. I feel like I'm not on the edge anymore. I used to feel like I don't have any control on how my life would turn out or that it may completely topple over anytime. I have a sense of security now, knowing that one thing is for certain, and that's me and Donna. That's more than enough for me.
"Josh, you shouldn't be the one thanking me. I'm the one whose life totally turned around because of you. I was a pathetic mess and you gave me a chance that I know for a fact, no one else would. You gave me a chance to work with wonderful, amazing people and for a great President. You gave me a chance to actually make a difference. But most importantly, you gave me a chance to fall in love with Joshua Lyman. And for that, I will be eternally grateful."
That was incredibly sweet. I love the way she puts her words together when she's revealing her feelings. It always makes me feel a certain special kind of warmth inside. A feeling that no one else can bring out besides my Donnatella.
"I love you with every once of my being, Donnatella." I say passionately as I kiss her lips.
"And I love you just as much, if not more." Donna replies when our lips part.
I run my fingers through her soft vanilla smelling hair.
"If I recall correctly, you did promise me a special 'performance' to prove to me how much you actually love me." I smile with such satisfaction when Donna mentions that.
"And I am a man of my word, Donna."
"That, you most certainly are." She says sexily.
Time to get to work for my darling bride!
I think I can finally honestly say....Life is smooth sailing.
THE END...........................HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT! WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK!!