Chapter three
Anthony stirs something is ticking his nose he reaches out and swats it away and slowly opens his eyes drowsy with sleep and the brightness of the morning sun, there next to him is Edith asleep and so beautiful he reaches out and draws his hand through her hair, breathing her in, he pulls her closer to him she fits perfectly they were meant to be together two halves brought together and never to be parted, she stirs and opens one eye a large smile forming on her face
"Good morning dearest Husband snuggling closer and pushing her nose into his neck and sighing
Grinning like a young boy he replies between kisses
"Good morning Dearest darling Wife…."
Edith stands at the door of Anthony strallans door and take a few large calming breaths before running an hand over her hair and straighten her dress, it's now or never, knocking on the door she waits
His butler answers looking shocked to see who it at the door
"I have come to see Sir Strallan is he at home?"
"Sir Anthony isn't taking visitors my Lady can I pass on a message"
Edith could have guessed he would have given his butler strict orders not to admit anyone instead hiding himself away
"No that's alright I will call back later"
She turns away and when she hears the door close she sneaks around the back to the French doors leading into the conservatory, if Anthony wasn't going to let her in, she was going to have to take into her hands to see him and let herself in!
Tiptoeing through the conservatory she cracks the door a fraction and checks both ways and heads for the Library hoping Sir Anthony is in there she quickly opens the door stepping in and closing the door quietly her heart is beating wildly
Slowly running his hand down her neck down her side, her legs his lips following the path, she couldn't taste or smell sweeter " you're so beautiful Edith" she murmurs in response lost in his touch, working his way back up her body missing all the parts she wants him to touch the most, he kisses her eyes, nose before kissing her passionately, he runs his good hand down between her breasts before cupping one and moving his lips to her breast causing her to moan and breath his name, he could die now and he couldn't think of a better way to go, a beautiful woman he loves breathing his names, and needing him flicking his tongue over a nipple she arches her back and moans running her hands down his hair and gripping him tighter to her
Edith takes a second to calm her breathing and looks around the room, there on the chaise lounge fast asleep is Anthony, still in his wedding suit, but the jacket, waistcoat and cravat are gone his sleeves are rolled up and his hair is ruffled, Edith thinks he has never looked so handsome, she tiptoes across and takes a seat across from him and silently studies his features his eyelashes are quiet long laying against his cheeks and he seems so at peace so much so it makes him look younger, he has always been handsome with is light blonde hair just starting to grey around the temples. Her fingers itch to run through his hair to feel it run through them, it is almost painful stopping herself, but she enjoying the peace just watching him.
"Anthony" she moans into his neck as he slides deep in her folds, she is so wonderfully tight and it takes all his strength to take it slow he wants to take her to the edge of heaven and bringing her there will be pure heaven for him, he starts low deep thrusts causing her to moan out loud chucking her head back exposing her perfect white neck to irresistible he sucks just below the pulse mark, licking and suckling causing her moans to come louder….
Edith moves closer he is speaking is his sleep
"Edith"
Her hand moves instantly to his cheek she runs her fingers down his whispering of her name making her heart flutter , he sighs contently a small smile working onto his lips, her hand moves up to his hair moving through the unruly locks,
"My darling Anthony" she whispers moving her lips to his cheek"
Anthony is woken from his dream well he thinks he is awaken such a sweet sound he just heard he very much could be still asleep, his eyes flutter open to be welcomed by the sight of a large beautiful pair of brown eyes staring into his own. Certainly he must me dreaming, why would Edith be in his house knelt by his side her hands on his cheek whispering his name if not a dream, not willing to give the dream up yet he reaches out with his good hand and pulls her closer to him, moving his lips to
hers, he can feel her smile against his lips as he deepens the kiss so blissful he never wishes to wake, then she pulls away not fair and very gently in her wonderful gentle voice whispers " Anthony we need to talk"
Anthony is confused why would dream Edith need to talk when he can think of much better things they could be doing, he looks down at their joined hands and there isn't any ring. In his dream she had been his wife, confusion crosses his futures before he realises this isn't a dream, and sat in front of him isn't dream Edith….
Edith looks on worriedly as different emoticons cross Anthony's features first passion, then love, confusion, now sadness
"Anthony are you OK my darling"
"My God Edith I'm so sorry I never meant to take advantages like that please forgive me what a cad, I thought I was dreaming, I mean…. Edith cuts him off mid-sentence
"Don't say Nothing, just sit next to me, don't say nothing shhh Anthony Just be Just be" she places her head on the sofa next to him and takes a few calming breaths passion running through her blood she needs to calm these feelings before she has to fight for what she wants, she's hoping after that kiss they have just shared her case isn't going to take much to win.
Anthony sits, trying to push down the passion he feels he reaches out and strokes her hair, so beautiful but why is she her, knowing she asked him to be quiet he waits for her to start speaking
Looking up at him she begins to place her case
"Let's Grow old together, let's be happy forever, cause there's no one in this world that I'd rather be happy with, let's be exposed and unprotected, let's see one another when were weak, I was born thinking it would all be dreamy, but I know I wouldn't be happy that way, you wear me out with frustration and heartache and anger, but we wait the wave to wash it away. Let me in Anthony please don't say nothing, not about your arm or your age just sit next to me and hold me, tell me we can share this life together please, I can't bare not been with you.
Edith takes a deep breath and looks into his eyes, waiting.
Anthony opens and closes his mouth several times trying to find the right words how can he deny her when she gives such a passionate speech, and he wants the same thing, but can they be truly happy together, won't she just despise him in a few years when he's old and she's more nurse than wife? His heart begs him to take her in the his arms and let the future be tomorrow, but his brain is still giving it a fight, but every excuse he thinks of he knows she will rebuff.
Edith is starting to worry Anthony has been quiet for a full two minutes, she can tell he is fighting with himself trying to make up excuses why they shouldn't be together, reaching across she grips his hand looking up to his face
"Anthony please don't fight this we could be so terribly happy together"
He sighs gripping her hand tighter and begins to speak
"Edith if this is truly what you want go home, I have to go to London for a week on business, think about us and if when I come back this is still what you want we will go see your father and I will beg for forgiveness and hope he will forgive this silly old fool and let him marry his most lovely daughter, do we have a deal?"
Edith sits back its not exactly what she was hoping for she was hoping to have a small wedding as soon as she could sort it, but then at least it wasn't a no!
" you have deal but I can tell you my mind isn't going to change in one week, one month one year but can you do one thing for me if I am to be away from you for a full week?"
"What is it my sweet one" his old pet name slipping from his lips before he realizes he has spoken it
"Kiss me like you did a few minutes ago please" a small blush gracing her cheeks, she lowers her head a fraction looking at their joined hands
Lifting her chin with his good arm, he looks in her eyes before lowering his lips sealing there deal with a kiss, before she can deepen the kiss he pulls away just enough to whisper
"One week"
"One week" she replies