Chapter 11: New Year
Julia has a PM campaign meeting in Edinburgh on Saturday 29th December.
David is coming with her and he decides to surprise her. After the meeting they do a bit of sightseeing, visit the Castle & have pancakes at the Beach House Café. Then they go to Elderslie by car which is only about a bit more than one hour drive. Before spending their night at David's parents'house, David invites Julia to the Butchers Steak & Grill. The owner is a schoolfriend from David and he has arranged a table for them in a corner with 2 small tables around for her PPOs. They have a nice & romantic walk in the city center. David is very happy to makes her discover his home town & family house. They spend the night in David's teenager room which is quite a turn-on for them. They make love in his old bed but Julia has to make lots of efforts not to be as vocal as usual as David's parents room is adjoining David's room
On the Sunday, they start their day with a full Scottish breakfast with Tattie Scone, Lorne Sausage, White Pudding, fried eggs, rashers of bacon, sauteed mushrooms, tomato topped with cheese prepared by David's mum. They drive to Loch Lomond as Julia has never been there either. They are very lucky with the weather, it's crisp cold but very sunny. The views are breathtaking and Julia is really amazed. She tells David that she wants to come back in the Summer which makes him very happy.
On Monday 31st December, they have a lie-in as they came back very late from Scotland. They brunch and take a bath together. Having a nice & relaxing bubble bath is a habit Julia is passing onto David, which was more a pragmatic shower guy before, especially as most of the time, baths together end up with sex in it or on the bathroom tiles or in the shower.. this time they make it to the bed and they take their time to explore every inch of their damped bodies.. they have a nap in the arms of each other and then Julia hairdresser & make-up artist are coming to help her to get ready for the New Year's ball.
David is ready and waiting for her in the den, browsing the news on his phone when she enters in the room.
He looks at her and his eyes widened and his jaws drop, totally speechless and aroused by the view of her in her night blue evening gown.
"Waouw Julia, you look absolutely stunning, love. All eyes will be on you tonight"
Julia smiles widely. "You don't look too bad yourself, darling" she teases.
"And don't worry, all eyes will be on US, as this is our first official appearance as a couple at an official event. The majority of the members of the party are going to be there"
"No pressure" teases David.
"I love you David and I am very proud of you, of your heroic actions and that you are my partner tonight"
They arrive at the Ball and just before getting out of the car, Julia squeezes David's hand, kisses him softly on the lips and murmurs in his hear: "Remember, David. Our. Choice" and give him one last loving look before letting him get him out of the car.
David walks around the car, opens it and takes Julia's hand to help her get out of the car.
Lots of photographers want to take the perfect picture of the couple's first official appearance and despite Julia's protection team and David's experience, they are struggling to make it to the main entrance. David can't act as her PPO tonight but the urge to protect her is too big and he manages something a bit in between and he will certainly look like a very gallant and protective partner on the pictures.
When they enter the main ballroom, Julia murmurs kindly in David's hear "Darling, you are my partner, my lover, my +1 and not my PPO anymore. Please, walk by my side, not 3 steps behind me".
David nods and adjust his position immediately in a very subtle way.
Julia introduces him patiently to a lot of her colleagues and David's Charming Self is unanimous among people.
Suddenly Roger is coming in their direction with a Blonde looking barely twenty.
"Hello Julia. Plod"
"David's a decorated army's veteran who was granted the Victoria's cross for his heroic actions throughout his 10 years of service, especially in Helmand. He saved 300 people on a train on the 1st October Rail Attack, he saved my life twice and he managed to get Lorraine Craddock, Luke Aitkens & Nadia Ali arrested and their network dismantled. He is currently undertaking the Detective training and so far has passed all the intermediate exams with flying honors, so he is a far crime from what you called him twice and deserves your respect. Now, if you excuse us Roger, there are other guests I really truly would like to see tonight"
"Come on Julia, life is not a fairytale. He is with you for only one reason: your money. Be realistic"
It's David's turn to speak. "Well actually, you are right Mr Penhaligon. I am with Julia for only one reason: amazing sex. Now if you excuse us, I really would like to go home early tonight for that very single reason, and we really need to talk to other people before we can leave. Have a good evening Mr Penhaligon. Miss"
They leave and David's broad palm on Julia's back is suddenly lower than it was before. Julia looks at him lovingly and David kisses her softly on the lips.
"Miss Montague, would you give me this dance?"
"With pleasure Sergeant Budd"
"They turn on the dance floor to the sound of a Strauss waltz" David flawlessly leading them.
"I did not know you could do that kind of dancing David"
David smirks: "I am a man of many talents, Julia"
"Oh I know that already. For sure. Seriously, where did you learn to dance like that?"
"You won't believe me if I tell you I learned it as part of my army training, right?" he smirks.
She laughed.
"OK, truth to be told. Vicky's mother taught me, before our wedding as it was a long lasting dream of Vicky to open the ball of her wedding with a waltz"
"And can you do other dances?"
"I love slow songs, obviously. I can't wait to dance one with you"
"I can do modern dancing and also some salsa moves"
"Salsa moves, mmm"
Just when she finishes her phrase, the orchestra starts to play a slow song.
David puts his hands on her waist and pulls her against him. She puts her 2 hands around his neck and they dance very sensually while looking eye to eye.
Then they go to the bar. Julia orders some champagne and David some beer. They cherish, nurture & assume their differences.
Julia continues her tour and speaks with other party members whilst David is looking at her intensely from the bar.
It's time for the countdown at midnight and David is by her side in 4 long strides. He takes her in his arms and hugs her tightly.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Happy New Year!
They kiss breathlessly in front of all the party guests, unaware of few embarrassed looks.
"Happy New Year Julia"
"Happy New Year David"
"Can I bring you home now, future Prime Minister? I think it's time for another type of celebration"
"Yes, please. Now"
They can't take their hands of each other in the car and kiss breathlessly several times.
After her PPO's last check of her flat, David slams her on the door and starts to remove her dress hurryingly but Julia stops him.
He looks at her, surprised.
"What's wrong, love?"
"Nothing, darling. I just would like to try something different tonight"
"Like what?" says David looking a bit puzzled.
"Well, you know, since we are using condoms. There are other, hum… let's say positions we could try"
David still doesn't get it..
Julia takes his hand and guides him towards the bedroom. She opens the drawer of her nightstand and recovers a small and discreet lubricant tube..
"Have you ever tried the other hole, David?"
David looks at her with a total dumb facial expression.
"Wh at?" says a suddenly suttering David..
"Are you serious, Julia?"
"Yes, I am. I didn't practice it since University but I used to like it, actually. I take from your reaction that you have never tried it"
"No"
"Would you like to try it, with me?"
"Yes"
"OK, do you want me to guide you as this will be your first time?"
"Yes, I do" David replies before kissing her again.
"You will never stop surprising me, Julia Montague"
"I am glad"