I've changed a few words in this chapter, no major things. Not happy about not being able to please my writers, I will try to do it better the next time. :) Forgive me for the last lines, when I write I just put down whatever pops into my head. Maybe a little too bold this time:P I hope you'll continue reading though, it's almost finished. Thanks for all reviews, they are very kind and tell me what to think of the next time I write a SoM fanfic. ;)
Chapter 12
The children and Maria left the house after lunch to go riding bicycles and Georg took this opportunity to go into town to meet with one of his business associates. Maria was glad to spend some time alone with the children and have a breather to think everything through properly.
"Look at that great picnic spot! Can we stop here and rest for a while fräulein Maria?" Brigitta asked.
"I suppose we could do that. Ok everyone, turn left!"
They all lay sprawled out in the soft grass singing softly. Maria felt almost nervous and the children sensed that something was not right.
"What's the matter fräulein Maria?" Louisa asked carefully.
"Hm? Oh, nothing. I'm just thinking that's all."
"About what?" Kurt asked nosily, getting a stern look from Friedrich.
"Mind you own business!"
"It's alright Friedrich. I'm thinking about all of you, about you father and…" Could she tell them more without sounding cheap?
"And what?" Kurt spoke again.
"Nothing important. Are you sure you're ok with me and your father?"
"Why are you worried about that? Of course we are, silly. We love you, and you and father getting together was one of our wishes" Liesl stated and the others nodded, agreeing.
"I'm so glad to hear that, it really warms my heart."
"You've given us everything we could ever hope for Maria, that means a lot to us." Maria smiled and then got up, brushing the grass off her dress.
"It's time to go home now. Dinner will be ready soon and you don't want to miss that, right Kurt?"
"Right!" he answered promptly, causing the others to laugh.
"Let's go children. Come along." They mounted their bikes again and went home, Marias heart feeling particularly lighter than before.
As the children and Maria entered the villa they were warmly greeted by Georg, who had a huge grin plastered on his face.
"Dinner is ready in the dining room for you." The children didn't need to be told twice and they all ran towards the food, leaving Georg and Maria alone in the hallway.
"Hello darling." Georg kissed Maria gently and took her hand.
"This was a nice welcome home. How was your day in town?"
"Not too bad. A bit boring without all of you but I usually manage as long as I get to see you eventually." He entwined his fingers with hers and gazed into her eyes.
"Are you hungry?" His words startled her and she broke their eye contact for a few moments.
"A little. I've been working up quite an appetite lately, almost like Kurt." Georg chuckled at the image of Kurts eating.
"He can eat until he blows up. I'm glad you enjoy my cuisine though, Frau Schmidt will be very pleased to hear that."
"I bet she will." Marias stomach made a growling noise and Georg laughed heartily at it while leading her to the dining room.
All of the von Trapp family were gathered around the piano. Georg played it while Maria and the children sang. Maria complimented all of them, never seizing to admire their obvious musical minds.
"This truly is a remarkable family. The children all have voices like angels and their father is a great musical talent as well, playing the piano, and other various instruments, like that's what he was born to do." Georg looked at her with a smile but glanced over at Liesl when she started speaking.
"We also have this amazing young woman who is kindness impersonated, sings like a lark and taught us all to be happy again."
"Oh Liesl, that's so sweet of you" Maria said, hugging the girl.
"I hate to disappoint you all but it's time to go to bed now."
"Father, please, can we sing some more?" The pleas from the children echoed in the room but Georg raised his hand and sent them upstairs.
"You go and make yourself ready and me and Maria will be up soon to tuck you in."
"Yes father" came the childrens voices and they left for their bedrooms.
"Finally alone again" Georg stated before pressing Maria to him, his lips on hers.
"I love you Georg."
"I love you too darling." Slowly the couple made their way up to the childrens rooms, stopping occasionally to embrace or just look into each others eyes. Soon they were outside the bedroom of the little ones and carefully stepped inside. The girls were already in bed and almost asleep when Georg and Maria kissed them good night. As they reached the other bedrooms they went through similar procedures to make sure the children went to bed. Closing the last door Maria suddenly felt heated and looked longingly at Georg. She smiled at her own inappropriate thoughts and put her arms around Georgs waist. He raised his eyebrows at her gesture and put his arms around her as well but didn't move an inch.
"Why this sudden display of passion?" he asked, chuckling.
"Well, I was just thinking about last night and how comfortable your bed is." Georgs eyes shot to Marias and he blushed slightly. He couldn't believe her being so forward but played along none the less, enjoying this new sensation.
"Really? Perhaps we should go find out if the bed will have you there then, or was there some other distraction you wanted?"
"Hmm… No, simply the bed." Georg her up and started carrying her towards his bedroom. Maria giggled and felt like a school girl being swept off her feet by the most wanted boy in the neighbourhood. At his room Georg gently let her down, kissed her nose and opened the door.
"Welcome to the heart of the house beautiful." As he spoke he motioned for her to go inside and he slowly closed the door behind them.
Maria woke up early in the morning and sighed happily before snuggling closer to Georg. He stirred and slowly opened his eyes. As he saw his beloved lying beside him, not a string on her body, he could feel his heart melt.
"Good morning beautiful." He kissed her, tasting her sweet lips. She quickly moved to lie atop of him and he seized his opportunity to tickle her. Maria tried to wriggle away from him but laughed too much to be able to move.
"Aah, Georg stop it!" He chuckled and rolled them over so that he was on top of her.
"Now who's pleading?" He passionately made love to her, time and space ceasing to exist as he drowned in the woman lying beneath him.