Chap.2: More Than Life
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Billie stood in the corner of the room with her arms crossed as she watched Deaq interrogate both Van and Rosie on their "marriage" for the past two hours.
"How long have you been married?" Deaq asked Van
"10 years, we were married when I was 17 and she was 16." Van answered
"Rosie, where was your honeymoon?"
"In Barcelona, we stayed in this little B&B." Rosie answered with a soft look in her eye.
Billie walked forward and turned to face both Van and Rosie
"Van... what is Rosie's favourite meal?" Billie asked
"Easy, meat lasagna with cream in the sauce." Van answered
"Good now describe me her favourite drink."
Van turned his head and took a good look at Rosie and looked back at Billie.
"Rosie's favourite drink is tall Long Island Ice tea with ice and wedge of lime instead of lemon like it is usually served." Van answered
"Good answer... Rosie tell me Van's favourite way to relax."
"He doesn't he's always thinking about the job."
"Good... what's his favourite sexual position?" Billie asked
"A little personal there don't you think Billie." Deaq answered
"Missionary because he loves to see the woman feeling so much pleasure and hold her in his arms." Rosie said firmly without blinking.
"Good I think you're both ready I was able to put you both on the VIP list to the up-class party he is hosting tonight. You will both be wearing a tiny camera and listening devices that way both Deaq and I will be able to monitor you... Any questions?" Billie asked
"Were looking for a new heart for Deaq a close friend, willing to pay any price... I don't think so." Van answered
"I assume it's safe to say that you have something for us to wear tonight?" Rosie asked
Billie didn't answer just yet; she went and came back with their outfits.
"Van this is for you and Rosie for you... you should get changed now since the party is an hour and a half." Billie stated
Both Van and Rosie went their separate ways and get changed for the night. After what seemed an eternity Deaq was helping Van with his bowtie and placing the small camera.
"Man, I feel like a stuffy penguin." Van muttered
"Nah, you look more like a scruffy James Bond than a penguin" Deaq started but was stopped when he saw Rosie. "But I can guarantee you will be envied by every guy."
"What do you mean?" Van asked and then was turned by Deaq so he was facing Rosie as she walked gracefully towards him.
Van felt his heart skip a beat when he saw Rosie. Rosie was wearing an emerald green, spaghetti strap dress floor length dress with a black veil with black flower. She also wore a very simple black necklace and her hair was half up and the rest seemed to float off her shoulders.
It looked like Rosie was floating as she walked in her 6 inch black stiletto heels.
"So what do you guys think?" Rosie asked
"Aww baby girl you look absolutely stunning." Deaq answered
"Thanks Deaq... Van what do you think?"
"Breathtaking... absolutely breathtaking. Every woman will be jealous with envy." Van answered
An Half and A Hour Later
All eyes were on Van and Rosie as they slowed danced on the dance floor. They both moved and swayed to the slow rhythm of the string quartet, with their hips and body moving in synch with each other.
"You ready to this?" Van whispered into her ear
"Can we just dance a little longer... please Van?" Rosie asked
So they stayed in each other's embrace a little longer. Rosie leaned her head against Van's shoulder while he inhaled her soft scent. He was surprised but happy that the scent he smelled was lilacs same scent she always wore when they dated back in high school.
"Rosie Jack Cromwell, he's here." Van said as he looked around the room
Rosie looked and saw him with his personal assistant.
"Let do this." Rosie answered
Van offered his arm to Rosie and she gladly accepted it trying to make it even more believable that they were together. Once they reached Jack Cromwell his assistant whispered something in his ear and Jack nodded.
"Mr. Cromwell, this is Van Strummer and his wife Rosemary, they were the married couple I was talking about." The assistant said.
"Ah, yes. Welcome Mr. Strummer and not wanting to be too frank but Mrs. Strummer you are absolutely stunning tonight... you are a lucky man." Jack added
Van didn't answer right away; he slipped his arm around Rosie's shoulder and brought her closer to him. He then kissed the side of neck.
"I like to think so. She was the only one through high school who actually cared and stuck by me." Van replied
"How very rare to find now a day's high school sweethearts who are still happily married and in love." Jack said as he led them to a sofa. "My assistant tells me that you wanted to meet but he didn't explain why."
"You see Mr. Cromwell" Rosie started
"Jack."
"Excuse me Mr. Cromwell?"
"Please call me Jack."
"All right then, you see Jack the word is that you have excellent connection with the organ trade." Rosie started to explain
"We have a very close friend who is in desperate need for a new heart there is just one problem." Van finished
"He is at the bottom of the hospital waiting list and he only has 2 months to live. We were hoping that you might help us and we are willing to pay you this amount." Rosie said as she scribbled down a very large sum of money on a piece of paper and pushed towards him.
He checked the sum and his eyes became as wide as saucers.
"I think we could do business together, but tonight we enjoy the evening. Besides I have your number so I will call you. Just by looking at you both I can tell that you both love each other more than life." Jack answered
Van and Rosie looked at each other and both had a soft smile on their face.
"More than life." Van and Rosie answered together.
Flashback
« Are you sure? » Van asked softly
« Yes. »
They both made their way to the bed and sat down, they kissed each other and Van leaned forward which caused Rosie to lie down on her back.
« Are you sure? Because I don't want you to force you to do something you're not ready for. » Van asked
« I'm sure. » she answered softly never taking her eyes off of him.
Van kissed her passionately and she kissed him back. They both took turn's taking their clothes off and throwing it on the floor. Van broke the kiss and got up from the bed and walked over to his jeans so he could put on the condom he kept in his wallet. When he had it on he went back to the bed and gently placed himself over Rosie.
They continued to kiss and Rosie ran her hands up Van's chest, feeling the warmth of his body under her fingers. With a swift movement he penetrated her and continued. When they both reached their climax they both felt as if they soaring through the stars.
When they got back to reality, Van rolled off of Rosie and they were both trying to catch their breath. Van looked at Rosie and moved a strand of hair away from her face.
« I love you Rosie » Van said softly
« I love you too Van. » Rosie replied
« Are you okay? are you cold? »
« Yes I'm okay and yes I'm cold. »
Van reached for the blanket and pulled it over both of them. Rosie placed herself in Van's arms up against his chest and Fallon fell asleep to the sound of Van's beating heart. He fell asleep soon after.
End of Flashback
Author's Note: Hope you like it!! and the flashback was to Van and Rosie making love the first time.