Chapter 9: Acceptance.
"Baby, the kids are gonna come for dinner tomorrow night. That's ok right?" Peter shouted to Kelly from the patio doors.
"Yeah sure" she replied from where she lay on a blanket in the back garden.
Kelly was working on her tan as she lay in a tiny blue bikini, it was scorching hot outside and neither she nor Peter were required at work that day. She was already getting used to sharing her house with him and she couldn't be happier than she was right then.
Peter, who wore only his swimming trunks had decided to join her outside for the afternoon. He smiled as he admired her slender body which lay flat as Kelly read her book. Peter decided to take a dip in the pool and swam back and forth for ages. "God he looks so sexy" Kelly thought to herself as she peered over the top of her book.
"I can see you checking me out" Peter remarked.
"Oh really?" she joked "well you were checking me out earlier so it was my turn."
He just laughed at her as he hauled himself out the pool and rejoined her on the mat. Kelly picked up the sun cream but before she could even open it he swiped it out of her hands.
"Allow me." He said as he moved on top of her straddling her back as she shivered under his wet trunks.
Gently he rubbed the sun cream into her back. When he had finished he kept massaging her applying a certain amount of pressure as his hands roamed her back. She moaned lightly under his touch . He skilfully untied her bikini top with his fingers and she never even noticed. He leaned forward placing kisses on her shoulders and the back of her neck. This sent shivers crawling down her spine, it felt great. She flipped herself over with slight difficulty as he was still straddling her. That was when she realised she was no longer wearing her top. She raised her eyebrows questioningly and his mischievous look said it all. Before she could speak he bent down and kissed her lips feeling her bare chest against his. She wrapped her arms around his neck and drew circles on his skin with her fingers. He could feel himself becoming aroused. They both seemed to forget they were outside, not that it mattered that much as the house was pretty secluded and private. Sliding his hand up her stomach he played with her naked mounds causing her to moan. Both removing the other's bottoms they only had one thing in mind. When the moment was right Peter slipped himself inside her and rocked rhythmically back and forth before they reached a climax together, just like they always did.
Peter rolled off of her, he looked her up and down and then removed a stry piece of hair which stuck to her clammy forehead. She smiled at him.
"Wow what did i do to deserve that? she asked realising that them having sex had been quite sudden.
"Nothing" He replied "I just thought i'd treat you"
"Hmmm i think you should treat me more often" she giggled.
"Maybe i will." He cheekily answered after kissing her again.
They lay together for the best part of the afternoon before they had gotten dressed and had dinner. After that they had settled on the couch with a movie. They had chosen "Dirty Dancing" it was a favourite of both of them and it was much more enjoyable watching it with company. At the final scene of the movie Kelly had lay there in Peter's arms and listened to him sing along to "I've had the time of my life" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. It was one of her all time favourite songs. She loved Peter's singing voice, she actually found nothing nicer than listening to him sing, it was relaxing, soothing infact almost therapeutic.
When they had put the movie off they went to bed. Lying side by side Kelly spoke first,
"Is there anything your kids particularly like to eat?" She asked "Or anything they definitely don't like?"
"No, i don't think so. they'll eat anything i think, but pizza is their favourite."
"Okay, pizza i can do that. What about interests or hobbies? What do they like to talk about?"
"Sweetie stop worrying about it. They are gonna love you." He attempted to reassure her.
"What if they don't? What if they hate me for taking you away?" She said.
"Baby that's just crazy talk. Believe me, they'll adore you. They're great kids and if they see how happy you make me they will be over the moon."
She smiled at him however she was still unconvinced. She curled up in his arms and fell asleep thinking of how she could make dinner turn out perfect. She was desperate to be liked by them.
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It was 6.00pm the following evening when the doorbell went. Peter eagerly opened the door and was greeted by a huge embrace from his daughter whom he swept off her feet and spun around in a circle. When he put her back down he hugged his son.
"Uh guys i want you to meet Kelly," Peter began the introduction "Kelly this is Katie and Craig."
"Hi nice to meet you both" Kelly spoke clearly.
She was greeted by a hug from Katie which she returned "I've always wanted to meet you" he young girl claimed still clinging to her.
Craig going a bit shy wasn't quite as affectionate but he smiled warmly at her instead.
"Pizza! Our favourite!" Katie yelled in delight as they surrounded the table.
Dinner was pleasant, they had found many topics of discussion and Kelly forgot about her nervousness. As Kelly got up to clear the dishes Craig followed her.
"I'll help you Kelly" he said cheerfully "After all that is quite possibly the best pizza I've ever tasted!"
His comment made Peter smile as he knew too well that it would make Kelly feel great.
In the kitchen Kelly found herself alone with Craig. She wasn't too sure what to say but before she could think he spoke to her instead.
"You know Kelly we really appreciate the effort you have made tonight" he smiled at he before continuing "But stop trying so hard" he was laughing now "i can tell you are nervous but believe me we like you regardless so you don't need to worry."
"Really?" was all that escaped her lips. She could tell Craig had the same perceptiveness as his father.
"Yes. You make our dad so happy. Him and mum were headed for separation anyway and the way we see ti is he's much better off here with you than he would be with mum living the way they were"
"You have no idea what that means to me Craig" Kelly could feel her eyes welling up. She was accepted. Craig took her slightly by surprise when he hugged her but somehow it just wasn't awkward at all.
They headed back into the living room where Peter was sitting laughing with Katie.
"I love your house!" Katie said as soon as she saw Kelly.
"Thanks sweetie," Kelly said feeling comfortable "You guys know you are more than welcome anytime."
Craig smiled as she joined Peter on the sofa and he rubbed her back.
"Hey how about a game of twister?" Peter suggested.
"Great idea dad!" Katie said almost too enthusiastically "will you play with us Kelly?"
"Yeah sure. but I'm not very good."
"That's cool, you couldn't possibly be worse than dad anyway" Craig mocked as he dodged a playful slap that Peter headed in his direction.
In the end they played three games of twister all laughing uncontrollably. Peter had come last in all three game, bless him and the others won one game each. Afterwards they ate ice cream on the couch and chatted about school and how cool the kids though it was to now have two famous family members. Not only had they accepted her she was considered family. This made both herself and Peter feel brilliant.
"Oh by the way your dad and i are having a party now that he's properly moved in and everybody knows about us."
"Cool, who's all going?" Craig tried to sound casual.
"Well," Kelly continued "My mum, the folks from work a few other friends and hopefully you guys." The kids' face brightened up "assuming you want to come that is."
"We'd love to!" they said simultaneously.
Peter sat back relieved that they were receptive to the idea of him and Kelly and the while situation. He was glad Kelly had suggested having them round for dinner because it gave them a chance to see for themselves what she really was like,
"Would you do my make-up for me for the party Kelly?" Katie asked randomly.
"Yeah sure! How were you thinking you would like it?" Kelly was getting excited now.
"I would like it just like yours please" Katie replied simply with a huge grin on her face.
At that a car horn sounded from outside. It was their mum waiting to take them home. The kids gathered their belongings and headed for the door with Kelly and Peter following close behind. The kids turned around to hug their dad goodbye and he was pleased when the two of them openly and willingly also hugged Kelly goodbye.
"see you next week for the Party" Katie shouted as she climbed into the back of her mum's car.
Peter slid his arm around Kelly's shoulders as they watched the car pull out of the drive and disappear.
"I'm proud of you." He said as they went back inside the house.
"They are great kids" Kelly replied smiling at what Craig had said to her in the Kitchen.
"Fancy a game of strip twister?" Peter said playfully as he looked at the game that was still set up on the floor.
"As tempting as that sounds" she replied "i think I'll pass."
He laughed, "well it's only 8.30 so what you wanna do?"
"Do you fancy going for a nice romantic walk?" she asked "We can go watch the sun go down."
"That sounds like a great idea." He said.
Five minutes later they were strolling hand-in-hand down towards the water chatting away happily in the humid air. It was a brilliant way to end a very successful night.