Chapter 14 London Layover
The flight landed in London safely and by the time they got through immigrations and customs it was barely 8am. Kami smiled when a Hackney Carriage pull up in front of them at Heathrow International Airport because she knew her lover wanted to travel in one of those traditional black London taxi cabs. Hildy sat back in the spacious interior and enjoyed the ride as she looked out the window at the famous land marks on the way to their hotel.
"Kami, look, that's Big Ben! The building looks grander in real!", Hildy said in amazement as the taxi zoomed by. Her lover smiled at her while she looked at London through Hildy's eyes. Kami was born and raised mostly in England and seeing Big Ben or Trafalgar Square, was so common place to her that she took the beauty of the buildings for granted. However, as she sat at Hildy's side, it was like seeing everything afresh. She felt as though she was coming back home after a sojourn of many, many years, where everything was familiar yet new at the same time.
As they pulled up to their hotel Hildy's eyes widened and she turned to Kami and asked;
"You booked us into the Ritz Hotel?"
"Yes, I did. I know we did not see eye to eye initially over the cost of the airfare but trust me on this Hills, I got a deal through Expedia as I travel so often. This hotel is not costing that much, and as we decided to extend our London layover by a few days, I thought we could as well enjoy the best London has to offer". Kami gave her lady a dazzling smile and followed it with a quick kiss before exiting the taxi as the driver opened the door for her.
Hildy just shook her head and followed her lady into the five-star hotel. Kami handled their check-in, while Hilly looked like a typical tourist as she turned and looked around the beautiful lobby. In a matter of a few minutes a bell hop escorted them to their room on the third floor, Kami tipped him generously and the young man left them with a grateful smile on his face.
"So ….. what do you think?" Kami asked as she bit her lower lip while watching her lady. Hildy walked right up into her personal space and gently pushed her lover forward into the back of the door. "What do I think, what do I think? She asked with a smoldering look in her eyes. "I think I can't wait to continue what you started on the flight over here".
With that Hildy kissed Kami's mouth in a slow possessive way that left no doubt of who was in charge this time. Kami tried to battle back with her tongue but then Hildy did that thing she did with her lips that literally made Kami's knees buckle. If it wasn't for Hildy's strong arms around her supporting her weight, Kami would have ended up on the floor. Hildy continued to play the instrument that was her lover's body, as Kami went from moaning to whimpering. She was so caught up in the moment that she did not realize Hildy walked them over to the king-sized bed.
Hildy slowed down her caresses, her kisses, her everything. Fast and furious was the way the ladies liked making love sometimes, but more often than not they preferred the slow burn that built into a raging fire. On those occasions, their mutual orgasms were like waves crashing into them, one after another. That morning on the Ritz hotel bed, their love making slowly grew into the raging fire they had grown to love. Only after pleasuring her lover repeatedly did Hildy relinquish control. Kami wasted no time in flipping her lady over and having her way with her. By mid morning the ladies were exhausted from a combination of jet lag and lovemaking, it did not take long for them to fall asleep wrapped in each other's arms.
Hildy woke up a little after 1pm and looked around the room admiring the décor once more. She then slowly turned her body around to face her partner who was the big spoon in their slumbering embrace. Kami lay there with a gentle smile on her lips and the most peaceful expression on her face. Hildy looked at each feature individually, and then collectively, she could not help but thank God once more for the beautiful woman He allowed to enter her life. Hildy appreciated her lady's physical beauty, but more important to her was Kami heart. Kami had the kindest heart of anyone she knew, her generosity was understated, she never did anything for a photo op or a Kodak moment. She gave away most of the money she earned, whether in the form of cash or through buying supplies and equipment for various institutions or causes. Kami did what she could to provide for those who truly were in need of assistance. And the best part of her generosity was that she gave without expecting thanks or anything in return.
Kami's limbs began to tighten and stretch, a sign that she was waking up, Hildy looked at her and smiled in fascination. Watching her lover sleep was one of Hildy's favorite pastimes. Kami pursed her lips and her eyelids began to flutter as she slowly opened her eyes as Hildy gently caressed her cheek.
"Hello, sleepy head", Hildy smiled as she greeted Kami.
Her lady smiled back and pulled her in for a gentle hug. "Have you been up long? Why didn't you wake me?".
Hildy shook her head as she chuckled; "Wake you and miss out on one of my favorite pastimes? You have the most peaceful, angelic expression while you sleep. And then you do this tightening and stretching of your legs and arms before you do that cute thing with your lips and eye lashes, all before fully waking up". Hildy was laughing by now and Kami began tickling her at her side. The ladies then indulged in some carefree romping between the sheets before Kami's tummy began rumbling rather loudly.
Hildy laughed some more before saying "I think that is a sign that I need to feed my woman". Without missing a beat Kami retorted "I need more than one kind of feeding", as she wiggled her eyebrows in a comical way. The ladies continued laughing while they got out of bed to have a quick shower before going to one of the hotel's restaurants for lunch.
Kami and Hildy enjoyed a delicious lunch at the hotel before spending the afternoon sightseeing. Kami took her role as city guide seriously as she gave her lady the historical facts associated with the more famous land marks and the not so famous ones too. The highlight of the afternoon's exploration was their visit to Saint Paul's Cathedral. They slowly made their way through the crypts as they read the inscriptions on the lives of the persons buried there. Then they began the long climb of the famous St Paul's staircase. It worked in the ladies' favor that they were physically fit because there were 528 steps in total on the staircases leading to the Golden Gallery.
As they ascended they encounter a few older persons who could not make the climb, and a few younger ones who just got tired of the seemingly endless steep stairs. However, when the couple finally reached the top and saw the view it was more than worth it. Kami visited the Golden Gallery only once before with her Dad while she was in her mid teens, so for her it was almost like being there for the first time. As she looked at the wonder on her lover's face she could not help but feel her heart swell in love and appreciation for her lady.
They walked right around the gallery as they enjoyed the 360-degree view of the city. The day was beautiful and relatively cloudless by London's standard which made for excellent viewing. They took a few selfies and asked a fellow tourist to take a couple pictures of them together. Hildy leaned against the banister of the gallery as Kami wrapped her arms around her as she leaned into her from behind. The ladies stayed there just enjoying each other's company without saying a word. There was a peacefulness associated with being in a church that was steeped in such rich history while being so high up in the sky. It almost felt like speaking would take away from the beauty of the experience.
After a long time of simply standing there, the ladies made their way back down the stairs and out of the sacred building. They strolled slowly through the streets hand in hand, without a care in the world before finally heading back to the hotel. Diner that afternoon was at another of the Ritz's famous restaurants. The meal was superb and the company was even better. After dinner, the lady retired to bed and fell into peaceful sleep in each other's arms.
The next morning Kami insisted they visit Madame Tussauds because in her opinion the original museum in London was the best. Both ladies got in touch with their inner child as they took picture after picture next to the wax statues that looked so real you could easily be mistaken for standing besides an actual person.
"You were right Kami, the London Madame Tussauds is more interesting to explore than the one in Times Square. I think it is the historical re-enactments like the French Revolution and the Jack the Ripper alley that adds something to this place. It feels like we are actually there", Hildy remarked in wonder.
"I agree. There is something about this one in London that is extra special", Kami remarked as she reached for Hildy's hands as they continued to stroll through the exhibits.
After a few hours of wax fun, the ladies visited the National Gallery where Hildy once more was in awe of the beauty that surrounded her. The National Gallery was not a place to rush through and by the time the ladies were finished admiring everything it was well into the late afternoon.
"Come on Hills, we need to head back to the hotel to have an early dinner before getting ready for tonight", Kami said as she hailed a taxi.
The taxi moved slowly through the afternoon traffic and Hildy looked from one historic building to another enjoying the architecture of the city.
"Are you having a good time?" Kami asked her lady even though she knew she was. Hildy turned and looked at her an amazement
"Having a good time? No, I am not…. I am having a great time! Being here with you my love, and experiencing London in your company is more that I could wish for". The ladies both leaned forward as they captured each other's lips in a gentle kiss. They soon arrived at their hotel and proceeded to their room for some rest before having dinner and leaving for a night on the town.
The musical play Aida by Elton John and Time Rice was having a limited run at The Royal Opera House in London. Kami always wanted to see the play but never could because of time constraints. When she planned for their trip to England and saw the play was being staged for just a few weeks before once more going into hiatus, Kami knew she had to attend it with her lover.
Kami selected their evening gowns, and they looked beautiful. Hildy was not one to spend a lot of time shopping for clothes in the past. When she needed a new outfit, she would head to a clothing store and basically buy the first thing she saw that caught her eyes. But since Kami entered her life things changed. She took more care with her clothes and even encouraged her partner to assist her with her shopping, a task Kami loved doing. That night, Hildy left everything to Kami and the result was breath taking.
When they entered the Royal Opera House, they received several appreciative looks from several men and a few women, even thought they were surrounded by patrons who all looked liked that stepped out of the pages of fashion magazines.
"I have been to plays on Broadway in New York Kami, and I have never seen folks dressed up like this". Hildy whispered softly in Kami's ear. Her lover turned to her and replied just as softly, "Well you are not in New York any more. Things are done differently here".
The ladies were ushered to their plush seats and held each other's hands while waiting for curtain to raise. The orchestra started the intro and the play began. Both ladies were spell bound with the effects the lighting and the costumes, everything came together perfectly to make the period play look authentic. The acting was so believable, the songs were sung in such a heartfelt way that tears came to both Hildy's and Kami's eyes. As the play came to the final Act, Hildy wrapped her arms around her fiancé and drew her in as closely as the seats would allow. There was a hushed silence when the last spotlight got smaller and smaller signaling the end of the play. Then the audience erupted in a lusty round of applause when the cast took their final bow. Hildy would have liked to just sit a while and bask in the aura that filled the air after witnessing such a beautiful love story but unfortunately, the other patrons in her row needed to leave. Reluctantly she stood pulling Kami up with her as they fell in with the crowd as they slowly egress the orchestra stalls.
The theatre was crowded, added to this, several of the theater goers were more interested in chatting with each other about the beautiful story they just witnessed, than walking quickly out of the large hall. This contributed to the slow movement of the crowd. Hildy was reminded of another play she attended last year with Kami when the crowd worked in her favour. As the memory flooded her mind she decided to do a repeat of what she did the last time.
The clothes she wore on this occasion however made it more challenging to openly caress her lover without being seen but that did not stop her from trying. Hildy firmly pressed the front of her body up against Kami's back as she placed one hand on her hip and the other on the curve of her butt cheek as they slowly moved forward. Kami immediately looked over her shoulder at her lover knowing exactly that Hildy was doing.
"Hills, we are not in a New York theatre, this is The Royal Oprah House, we do not do things like that here". Kami said softly with a bit of an anxious look in her eyes. Hildy looked at her and gave her a smile that just stopped Kami's objections before saying, "Sweetheart, it's OK".
The crowd came to a temporary standstill as the other patrons were in no real hurry to rush out the building. Hildy saw her opportunity, and turned her lover around before wrapping her in an innocent looking hug while positioning both their bodies at the side of a large potted plant that was located against a wall.
She then slowly ran her right hand up the side of Kami body in a way that made her lover pores raise. She leaned in as though she was whispering something in Kami's ear over the noise of the grand hall but instead she gently licked the underside of Kami ear on the exact spot she knew made her lady melt. Hildy was rewarded with a soft moan and a slight buckling of Kami's knees. Hildy kept her arm firmly around Kami while continuing her ministrations. Over time, Hildy learned to read every nuance of her lover's reactions to her lovemaking and she knew that Kami was beginning to get very aroused by the way she pressed her hip into her. Hildy decided to be bold and kiss her regardless of the 'we do not do things like that here'.
Hildy placed her hands on Kami's cheeks as she leaned in and gave her lady a searing passionate kiss that left her lover whimpering after she slowly pulled away.
The patrons around them all stopped the chattering as they looked at them with expressions that included surprise, shock, disbelief, disdain, pleasure, and encouragement. Hildy saw the hunger she invoked in Kami's eyes and she firmly took hold of her hand as she walked through the crowd that immediately parted for them. Hildy purposely strode out of the theatre and ushered her partner into a waiting taxi.
As soon as the door was closed Kami could barely contain herself as she lunged on Hildy to resume the kiss. After a few moments Hildy pulled away much to Kami's annoyance. But then Hildy tilted her head and kissed Kami's neck in the way that always made her body sing as it released its juices. Thankfully the taxi arrived at The Ritz shortly after, and the ladies quickly made their way to their room. The rest of the night was spent composing their own arias to the melody of their love.