Four girls, one boy
+ Music? – asked Jack.
+ Let's roll. – replied Mel.
+ What would you like to listen to?
She turned to Jack, smiled at him with a naughty smile then said:
+ You know what I want…
And Jack turned to the rock station.
It was Sex on Fire by Kings Of Leon. Mel started to sing it with along the song…:
"…I know they're watching
They're watching
All the commotion
The kiddie-like play…"
+ I knew you are a tough girl… but I would have never thought you love this music.
+ Oh, come on. This is a lighter one.
Jack snorted.
+ Uhmm… Okey, fella'! – and laughed. But… if we're already talking about this… what's on my mind is resembles to the singer's thoughts.
+ Oh really? – asked perky. I'm quite curious about that.
+ I can show you if you want to. Even right now… - and toucher her hand.
+ Oh, thank you, but I'd rather pass it. – she said sensual.
Jack sighed tremendously. He's just already thought about it a little bit…
+ The more you wait, the sweeter is the reward…
+ Oh, now you're killing me…
Both laughed.
The landscape was wonderful. The trees worn yellow, scarlet and dresses. Pines. Rocks. Streams. Along the road. Mel not only felt love for the man, but for nature. She loved this area and wanted to never leave it again without her man… He was sitting next to her. Driving. She could smell his manly bouquet. She felt safe and happy… Turned to him, touched his cheek and started to stroke it.
+ I love you. – she said.
Jack knew Mel loved him. Truly. But every single confession pounded his heart. Was happy for it… Grabbed her hand and kissed her palm.
+ I love you too. – and he was serious.
AFTER A WHILE
+ Two more hours. – said Jack.
+ Oh, great. My legs are feeling numb…
+ Shall we stop? You should move them. You could put them around my neck… That would be a great move.
She chuckled, put her hands on his inner thigh and started to purr.
+ I think you can wait… - laughed Mel.
+ Don't play with fire Honey!
+ Or what? – asked with smile.
+ Or… Or I must silence you. – said with his gentle voice and winked at her.
+ Ooohhh.
And she stroked his cheek again.
THE FAMILY HOUSE
White house with huge veranda. It was a cottage. Flower pots everywhere, filled with seasonal flowers. In the window, in the garden, in the door. Chrysanthemum, aster and blanket flower. A real cavalcade of colors. Mel immediately fell in love. Curved windows with green shutters. There was a circled rock garden in front of the house and a huge American flag in the middle… for Jack. There was a large grassy field behind the house. Many trees, mostly evergreens.
An elderly couple walked out the door. Jack's parents. Her mother was already familiar. His father was like Jack… The man was a little bigger than him; his hair was white and eyes were brown. But his face and appearance were the same. He was wearing a flannel shirt and a vest. His shirtsleeves were rolled up to the elbows. Just like Jack. His face was radiating the peace like Jack's.
Got out of the car! Jack walked over to Mel, grabbed her waist, and leaded her to his parents' way.
+ Hey Mom! Hey Dad! – and he hugged them together. They were so beautiful like this. Dad! This is Mel. My love. - And the boy began to scratch the back of his neck. Blushed in front of his father. He was like a teenager introducing his first love to his father. Which was true, except Jack was over 40. But this filled the woman with affection.
+ Nice to meet you, Mr. Sheridan! – said Mel.
And everyone started to laugh.
+ Oh, come on girl! Pulled her closer and hugged her. – Call me Sam.
She immediately felt warmth in her heart. It was different now. Parents have never been so kind to her. Especially not Mark's. His mother hated her so much…
After hugging, Mel blushed too during laughing.
+ Hey Darling! Don't you dare keep me out of the loop. – said Emily with a great smile on her face. Then they were hugging.
+ Let's go inside! – commanded Sam.
The house was like a dream. Enormous fireplace in the living room; large, comfortable sofas and armchairs with lots of colorful cushions. Handmade wooden table in the middle of the room; floral pictures on the wall. Sunflowers! – she thought. In the left corner a vintage globe, in the right corner shelf system with different cacti. Next to the living room, there was a wide staircase led upstairs. Totally handmade and wonderful. All the walls were bright. Family pictures hung on the wall by the stairs. This wall the only one covered with wood. Gave a rustic effect.
+ Do sit Darling! – said Emily.
And Jacked helped Mel with her coat.
+ Son! Help me! – Sam nodded toward the kitchen.
+ Right! – said Jack.
The two men brought a large tray of cookies and tea out of the kitchen. Waffle cookies, chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie. And there was something else. Brownie. Mel's favorite.
+ You should try Emily's Brownie. The best you ever had. – said Jack's father and pointed at the cake.
Jack smiled. He really enjoyed the moment. He sat next to her, placed his arms on the back of the couch, behind the woman's back. He placed his right leg manly on his left knee. Began to stroke the woman's arm with his other hand.
They were chatting when they heard noises from outside. The rest of the family.
+ Hellloooo! Anybody in there? – asked a woman voice.
+ Yeah! Come in goonies! – shouted Sam.
Four sisters and their husbands, and nieces and nephews as well. Mel and Jack stood up. She was embarrassed again. What a huge family, she thought. The sisters all rushed over to Jack and made a dog pile with him. He was at the bottom. Mel watched how good their relationship was with each other, though Jack didn't talk much about his sisters. Then nieces and nephews came. This took about 5 minutes. Everyone waited until they finish it.
It had taken 5 minutes, when one of the sisters looked up and said:
+ He's brought a girl!
Everyone just blinked.
+ Is she a real girl? – asked an other one.
+ Yeah! She's totally real. – said Jack with proud, then smiled at Mel.
The girls climbed off their brother and stood up. Jack jumped up.
+ Look at her! A Flesh woman! – said Brie and laughed at Jack.
+ Everyone! She's Mel! One at a time! – he said.
And they all introduced themselves.
Donna, Jeannie, Mary and Brie.
Donna's husband was Martin. They had two daughters, Emma and Poppy.
Jeannie's husband was Eric. And their son was Everett.
Mary and Tom were not married, but they had a daughter, Anne.
And Brie, the youngest, was Aaron's wife. They had a son, called Peter.
AFTERNOON
Jack lit a fire in the fireplace. It was a little cold.
+ Eat more cakes! – said Emily.
+ No no no! Thank you! This is really amazing, but one more slice and I pop.
+ You're not worried about your figure, are you? – asked Emily!
+ It doesn't matter. Jack is so in love that he wouldn't even notice. - said Donna and snorted.
And he started to scratch the back of his neck again.
They all gathered around the fireplace. Jack talked to his brothers-in-law, then played with the kids. Mel saw this. Then she felt a heartbreak.
+ What's wrong? – asked Sam.
Mel looked at him and smiled falsely…
+ Uhmmm. Nothing.
Jack walked over to her and took her hand.
+ Mama! Can we play in the garden? – asked Everett.
+ Sure! Take care! And the kids left the house. – said Jeannie.
+ Beautiful children! – said Mel. You look so happy!
+ Yeah. They are great!
+ What about you guys? Starting a family huh? – asked Brie and looked at Jack.
His face froze and he shook his head. Sighed and looked at Emily…
+ Uhmm. Mel hesitated… The thing is… err… I can't have a child… and turned his face down.
Jack put his hand on her shoulder and squeezed it.
+ I'm terribly sorry. Forgive me!... I did not want to… - said Brie and stopped talking.
+ It's okay! I would have done the same in a situation like this. – and smiled at Brie kindly.
Jack pulled her head closer and kissed its top.
Little silence.
+ Soo, Mel! Darling! You asked me something in Virgin River. You know… some awkward stories. – and Emily looked at Jack. It was a rescue and Jack was grateful for it… Hey! Pap! You are the great teller, aren't you?...
+ Yes! Yes I am Ma'am!
The woman was amazed by these two elders and their talking they did to each other. As if she saw themselves in their old age.
The man straightened his shirt and then began to tell the story.
+ When This (pointed at Jack) was just a kid, he was a little lecher. Precocious little shit. – They giggled. So he always took long showers. You know, the usual things… – She looked at Jack and snorted. But one day, my sister visited us from Carson City. We chatted a lot, so she had to stay the night here. And this poor fella had to leave his room for a night. That was fine. Only one night in the living room… Next day my sister left. He rapidly rushed into his room… you know why! - Jack was ashamed. – And he searched the whole room, but he didn't find his stuff. Needless to say, he was very disappointed. Took only a few minutes to have a shower... but just for 3 days. He was back in the saddle. – everyone laughed. - A week later, a mail arrived. Sent by my sister. Jack's photos. Dear one had put some cloth on each of them. In the evening, all we heard was Jack shouting: nooooo! Tits are gone.!... Tits are gone.!
+ I think he even cried. – said Donna. He tried to tear the cloth from a photo. But failed.
The room became noisy due to laugh.
+ Had your tits gone? – asked Mel with laugh.
Jack showed an offended head spiced with fun.
+ They were premium category photos...
+ I'm sure they were. – snorted the girl.
They had a beautiful evening with together.
The sisters gone. Jack helped to her mother in the kitchen.
And Mel went to view the family wall.
+ That's Jack. In his Twenties. And here are his medals. – said his father.
There was a bunch of them. He never mentioned that to Mel. He was modest. The woman didn't know the honors. But she could recognize one of them: Purple heart.
+ So, his back. Iraq. – she thought.
+ You must be proud of them so much. – said Mel.
+ I really am. You know, after two girls, I wanted a boy. And I got it. But I never thought that piece of shit would be with me just for 18 years. – his eyes filled with tears. Wiped his eyes and continued. I think you've gone through a lot of things… both of you. And that's exactly why so good to look at you. You help each other.
Mel turned to him, and hugged Sam. Felt accepted.
+ Dad!
+ Son?
+ Don't embarrass me even more. – laughed.
+ Okay okay! You've already lost a lot. Especially your tits. – he snorted aloud and went upstairs.
He was followed by his wife.
+ I'm gonna get out our stuff from the car. – said Jack and he did… Go on! Straight away! Left! The last room.
She opened the door. The walls were gray-blue. The floor was black parquet. The bed was big. Enough for two adults. It was handy for this time. Wooden discs were glued to the wall behind the bed. It was so Jack! Next to the window there was a desk with a leather chair in front of it. Lots of books. Mostly adventure novels: Defoe, Dumas, Verne.
+ Nice collection. – she said.
Then she saw something. Romance. Wuthering Heights…
+ You've read it? – asked Mel.
+ Yeah, many times. – replied.
She was amazed.
+ You? – asked Jack.
+ Are you kidding? One of my favorites… But how… how… How do you like it?
+ Because it's a love story. There's a man in it. An excommunicated man who is willing to do anything for his love. And this love follows him beyond the grave… and I wanted to experience it…
+ And… have you? – asked Mel with a smile.
+ No. I am experiencing it. – pulled her close, looked into her eyes and kissed her deeply.
AFTER A SHOWER
Jack lit candles, before Mel's return.
+ Sooo… this is your room? I mean… this was your room.
+ Aham. – smiled.
She wooped on the bed.
+ And this is your bed.
+ Aham. – smiled again.
+ How many girls have been in? - she asked, teasingly.
He leaned against the wall with his side, crossed his legs, and began to stare at her.
+ Except the aunty... One. But that one's still sitting on it. – smiled with an honest smile, full of love.
Mel looked at him like a virgin teen girl at the first night. And he saw her so pure. Her hair was let out. Pouring softly down under her breasts. Her skin was light, which was further accentuated by the light of the candles. She placed the hands in her lap. The man had never found her as wonderful as she was that night. She approached her slowly. Mel looked up him. Her eyes were twinkling. He slowly leaned over her. Covered her mouth with his sluggish, lustful movements. His palms were all over her face. Took a deep breath. Started to care her neck with his hand. Then went behind her and knelt on the bed with one leg. Sniffed her hair's fragrance. His fingers wandered on her shoulder, on her back to examine her body. Pressed his mouth to the part between her neck and shoulder. Then he groaned quietly. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling. Gently put his fingers under her pajamas top to feel her skin. It wasn't their first night, but they acted like that. It was so precious. During the play under the shirt she was tenderly turned around by him. Jack's arms went around her body. Chest and sternum, belly and hips. He was giving her passionate kiss when entwined his fingers with hers...