Chapter 10 - Fun During Lunch

"Antonia dear, I can't believe you found that damn cook book. I've been looking for Rachel Ray's cook book for months."

Antonia smiled softly, "It was no problem Mrs. Williams. Once I found where to get her books, I just had to find the right one for you." The little old lady was about 5'2" and around 86. And absolutely loved to cook. She was coming in at least three times to order new books. Antonia loved helping her. The lady walked over and took the back from Antonia as she hugged her.

Toni leaned down to accommodate the shorter woman accepting the hug. A bell ding made Antonia's eyes look up as she smiled, when Paul walked through the door carrying a white paper bag. She winked at his smile as she turned her attention back to the shorter lady in front of her, "Now Mrs. Williams, is Mr. Williams waiting for you?" Mrs. Williams chuckled, "The old fool. Of course. You know he's got a led foot and I just know one of these days that old coot is going to get a speeding ticket." Toni giggled, "Sounds oddly familiar." As she pointed a thumb Paul's way.

Mrs. Williams adjusted her big rimmed glasses as she eyeballed Paul, "Oh yes, Mr. Redson. I see you're still the rebel." Paul grinned, "Hi Mrs. Williams. How is Mr. Williams doing?" Mrs. Williams giggled, "Just as much a rebel as you was when you were my pupil. I'll see you on Monday Antonia." Antonia smiled, "I look forward to your visit Mrs. Williams."

Toni giggled as Paul growled at her as she passed him making sure to flip the closed sign over and locked the door. Toni turned and followed Paul to the children's section as she watched him make himself comfortable in one of the bean bag chairs. Toni leaned over and kissed Paul's lips, he was almost too big for his bean bag chair, as she giggled "You know if you grow anymore, I think were gonna have to get you a second bean bag." Paul growled as he grabbed her pulling her into his lap as he captured her lips. She couldn't help laughing against his lips.

Paul chuckled as he lifted her and set her in the bean bag closest to him as he grabbed the white paper bag and handed her, the same sandwich she always ate for lunch. Sourdough bread chicken breast meat, tomato and dill sauce. Paul was taking his chances with a roast beef.

Antonia chewed and swallowed her first bite, so you know Mrs. Williams do you." Paul chuckled, "Yea. She was my English teacher in high school...I always skipped her class. She was a quirky lady even back then. She retired a couple of years after I graduated." Toni giggled, "You wore the woman down. You should be ashamed of yourself."

Once they finished eating, Antonia's legs were thrown over Paul's lap as he absentmindedly rubbed her legs up and down with his warm hands, he started at her knees and went up to her thighs and then back down as they sat and talked. They did this every day for the last two months. It was nice. Sue didn't mind that the store was closed for an hour for Antonia's lunch. They had grown closer in the last two months.

Toni moved her foot as Paul gasped, "You had better watch where you put that foot." Antonia looked down and didn't notice her bare foot was near the pit of his jean covered crotch. Toni made a face as she giggled, "I'm so sorry. Why didn't you tell me I was getting close." Paul smirked, "And ruin all my fun? Hell no. It's bad enough your brother is getting a bad attitude lately." Toni rolled her eyes yea, tell me about it. He's being such a brat lately."

Paul shook his head, "Just ignore him, it will pass...So are you coming with me to the bonfire tonight?" Toni nodded, "Of course. As long as you are coming over this weekend. Dad is going to Seattle with Charlie for some kind of police convention thingy and they won't be back until Monday night, and Brady is going over to Collins." Paul nodded, "Absolutely. Besides I think Jared and Kim are going to be occupying there time this weekend with trying to get her pregnant."

Toni giggled, "Yea and Jake came by earlier and tried to ask out Karen again. She told him to stuff it. Well she said a few other choice words, but that was the nice version." Paul laughed hard, "Wow she really isn't budging at all. He's got the hots for her and she's going to maim him if he doesn't leave her alone." Antonia smirked, "Actually. She's making him work for it, but don't you dare tell Jake. She's going to the bonfire tonight. I convinced her she'd have a great time."

Paul laughed when she pointed at him and tried to look menacing at him. He noticed she'd not been wearing her handkerchiefs or bandanas lately because her bald spots were gone. She'd gained some definite weight, because he'd been cooking and making her eat. Paul smirked, "Come sit with me I got something to discuss with you." Antonia laughed, "Oh I bet you do." She laughed harder when he grabbed her bean bag and pulled it to him with one hand. He wrapped one arm around her waist and pulled her whole body to him as his lips attached to her neck.

Her eyes closed as she enjoyed the feeling. They had decided sex wasn't going to be a major factor in their relationship yet, but sometimes people just had needs. Toni knew Paul was waiting until he thought she was strong enough. And she was waiting because she knew Paul wanted to wait. Paul's lips traveled up her throat to her lips as her fingers weaved through hi black hair. His lips left her and traveled down her throat to the side of her neck, as his warm hands slid up the back of her shirt. Her soft moan spilled Paul's name from her lips.

"Maybe we should stop." Paul whispered against her skin softly. Toni nodded, "We've got all weekend." Paul softly kissed her lips, "I'm not pushing you into anything this weekend. Let's take our time. After the bonfire tonight, I have a few things I'm going to need to discuss with you." Antonia giggled a little, "As long as you're lips aren't attached to me. I think I'll be able to listen."

Paul stood up as he grabbed her hands as he pulled her to him and rested his forehead against hers, "I just hope after tonight you'll still want to talk to me." Antonia caressed his cheek softly, "Only a natural disaster could keep me from you Paul." Paul smiled softly, "I hope so." He kissed her one more time, "I'll see you after work." Antonia nodded as she grabbed the garbage and tossed it as she let him out the front door so he could go back to the shop and continue working and she could let the customers in to shop.

Curiosity was getting the better of her and she couldn't stop wondering what was going on tonight that was making Paul act so nervous. She couldn't imagine what was so important that he had to tell her, that would ever make him think she wouldn't want to speak to him again.

Guess she was just going to have to wait.