She opened the door and saw Will looking impossibly handsome, his blue eyes gazing at her intensely.
"Mackenzie, do you know how beautiful you look? I mean to do you have any idea?"
"Good, because it's for you. You're wearing my favorite blue shirt. Makes your eyes look as blue as the ocean. "
"Come here, I want to kiss you properly. "
Will took Mackenzie in his arms and pulled her close to him. She reached up to cradle his head in her hands. She always loved the short, furry hair on the nape of his neck and liked to run her fingers through it. It was a tender, passionate kiss that left her breathless.
She smiled up at him and whispered in his ear. "I've always loved the way you kiss "
He kissed her again, pulled her wrap around her shoulders, and whispered. "Come on gorgeous, lets go and have a wonderful dinner"
Where are we going?"
"Surprise."
Lonny held the door of the SUV and gave Will a look that said, "Wow".
Will puffed his chest with pride. His date was such a beauty, no one would ever guess that she was also his brilliant EP. When they pulled up in front of Café Boloud Mackenzie smiled broadly.
It was a favorite place once, a long time ago….
"Good evening Monsieur Will, Madame Mackenzie. It is so good to see you both here again."
" Thank you Maurice. Its great to see you also. You're looking very well."
Maurice was the elegant, elderly maitre'd of the Upper East Side restaurant known for it's modern French cuisine. In the past, Will and Mac had dined there when the were celebrating something special.
" It's been so long since I've seen Maurice. Glad he looks so well."
"How long Will?"
" Since you left Kenz. I just couldn't come here"
It was the first time in many years that she had heard him say Kenz. Sloan called her that, and Will bristled whenever hr heard it. It was his pet name for
"Mackenzie, can I tell you something?"
" Please"
" I'm happy. I don't want to rush this. I know it's about getting to know each other again and all that, but honestly, I have not felt this happy in a very long time and I just want you to know that."
" When you look at me the way you're looking at me now, I feel it Will. What are we drinking? Laurent Perrier? You remembered! "
" Of course. Your favorite"
"To you and me Mackenzie"
Dinner was perfect. They were on a cloud, heightened by the erotic charge between them. When Will stroked Mackenzie's arm, the current was so powerful it made her squirm in her seat and she had to pull back and adjust her skirt.
Will was dealing with that old familiar ache that came from his cock straining against his boxers. It was the effect she had on him. At 52 he had learned not to let a woman get close enough to arouse him at will. But he had no defense against his desire for Mackenzie. It had always been that way with her
They talked about the years they had spent apart, learning new things about each other and sharing confidences.
Mac didn't know that Will had gone through a health scare. He had been diagnosed with high blood pressure and told to lose weight, watch his salt intake, and moderate his drinking. He had done all of that.
"What about the smoking?"
Leave it to Mac to zero in on his one vice that he knew was directly linked to blood pressure.
" I know. That has to go. I'm working on it. Promise."
Will didn't know that Mackenzie's paternal grandfather had died at the ripe old age of 91.
" I'm sorry Mac. I know he was bigger than life to you, and a great gentleman. I remember when we visited him in Dorset. It was a kind of life I had never seen before. Like something right out of Downton Abbey.
"Not quite, but you're right, the estate is very beautiful and Grandfather did live in great style"
" Mackenzie, his death would mean that the estate and his title passes to your father, correct?"
"Yes, that's right, my parents have moved to Mallington Court and I can hear what's coming next. Don't even say it Will."
" Why not? It's part of who you are. Don't be embarrassed by it."
"That's all I need. Being called" Lady Mac" around the newsroom…can you imagine? And wouldn't the tabloids have a field day with that one! Promise me you'll never breath a word of it to anyone Will. Promise?"
"I promise, but come on, its rather special isn't it? How does it feel?
" Honestly, it feels silly. This is America and I am not British really. My parents are but I was born here and I feel more American than English. You know that."
" Your British roots make you different. You have an lovely way about you that comes from all that high tea and your boarding school manners. I like it. It means that you can yell at me and still be a lady at the same time. Very sexy combo Mac!"
"Right, well you just keep this news to yourself or I will tell everyone that you took tap dancing lessons and played Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music!"
" You know what I would like?"
"Tell me."
" If ever… I mean if we are together again and we ever go to London to visit your parents I would really like to attend the House of Lords and see your father in his robes. You know I'm a history buff and it would be really fascinating to see that."
That was typical Will she thought. Always curious and eager to embrace all the things about her life and her family. He had always been that way.
"I'm sure that could be arranged and that Father would love it Will. In fact there are invitations from Her Majesty that come from time to time. I've never attended any of them but my parents do. You might find one of them interesting…I mean if things...
They were both being careful not to presume.
"There is something serious that I've been wondering about Will."
" Go ahead. I'm listening."
" Have you thought about children? "
Will's face went suddenly still and a sad look crossed his eyes.
" Kenz, you know how hard that is for me to talk about"
" I know, but in our years apart I thought you might have got some help with it. We used to talk about how much you wanted to"
" No I didn't. I would have, for you, back when we were thinking about marriage, but that subject died when you left Mackenzie"
" I'm sorry for mentioning it. I won't bring it up again. " Mac said, stroking Will's hand.
He knew it would have to come up again, and he hoped he could be the one to raise it. He needed to find the courage to talk about this with Dr Habib. If things seemed to be working out with Mac he would need to do that.
" I ordered us a chocolate soufflé to share. I remember you loved that."
" Yes, and especially when it's yours and I can sneak a few spoonfuls and pretend I'm not having dessert."
" I remember that well."
They finished their soufflé and said their good-byes. Dinner had been perfect.
"Come on, let's walk for awhile. Lonny can you trail us for a few blocks please?"
Latter in the car Will put his arm around Mac and pulled her close to him. Lonny was upfront and Will would be damned if their next kiss was going to happen in front of anyone. Mac was on the same page. She closed her eyes and let her hand rest on his thigh, burning a hole through his trousers.
When they entered the elevator he pulled her to him, and she could feel his hardness against her belly.
"Will….I don't think…."
" I'm not going to pretend that you aren't driving me crazy in that dress Mac. You'll just have to let me kiss you again – and feel how much I mean that."
His mouth was covering hers as the elevator door opened at her floor.
"Will if I ask you in, I don't think I could….."
"I know, I just want to feel you darling. Come on, let's get you inside, and we'll say good night properly."
"Mackenzie had to trust Will to understand that this was not going to be the night they made love. Not yet. If he didn't, she would not be able to stop him or herself. She was past any control. She wanted him so badly she could barely stand up.
Inside the door, her took her wrap and led her over to the sofa.
He pulled her on to his lap, groaning from the throb of his erection. . She sat on him and they both moaned as he kissed her deeply. He knew she was wet, he could smell her arousal.
"My god Will. I forgot it could be like this. I don't know what to do. I want you so much but I promised myself we would take this slow. But I don't want you to stop Will. I want you to make love to me.
"Are you sure Mackenzie? There can't be anyone else. If I make love to you now that will be it for both of us. You know that right?" He was growling now, kissing her between his words.
"Yes I know that."
Mackenzie pulled back and took his face in her hands. She looked deep into his eyes.
" What about you Will? Are you sure?" Charlie's words were in her mind Will was not going to survive another break-up with her.
" I won't lie to you Mac. I'm scared. It took me so long to stop hurting and I can't go through that kind of pain again. But I'm in love with you. I'm certain of that . Are you in love with me Mac? "
"Yes Will, with all my heart I am"
" I never stopped. Even when I was so angry and resentful for all those years, I still missed you every day. I still wanted you and I still do. So Yes Mackenzie, I am sure. Are you sure?"
" I know that I'm in love with you and I know that I've spent this past year in great pain, hoping for another chance. Hoping that you could love me again."
"So shall we try Mac? I mean really try? Can I make love to you and know that you'll be faithful to me? I need to hear that Mac."
She kissed him deeply and ran her hands up the back of his neck, under his hair, pulling his mouth as close to hers as she could.
"Talk to me Mac. That's all I'm asking. I know there's no guarantee that we'll make it, but at least I need to know that you won't be with anyone else while you're with me. Promise me that?"
For the first time, Mackenzie felt the full weight of her actions. She felt the depth of his pain at her betrayal of him. She was overcome with emotion and burst into tears, sobbing into his shoulder.
"I'm so sorry I hurt you Will. I am so, so sorry that you've carried this pain around for all these years because of what I did to you. I'm just so sorry.
"I know, and I forgive you darling, but promise me it will never happen again."
" I promise Billy, with all my heart, I promise."
Will's phone started to beep. It was Lonny.
"I don't believe this!"
"Lonny is texting that he hasn't secured your apartment yet. He's trying to give us some space, but if I'm not leaving soon, he has to come up and comb the place."
" And then what happens in the morning when you can't even go home without calling him first? Will this is funny really"
" I'm not laughing Mac. Ok here's what I think is best. You change into something comfy and pack a bag with some stuff for the weekend and we'll go to my place and settle in. That way we can get up whenever we want to, and not worry until we decide to go out and then we can call Lonny. If you want to go out on your own for any reason, you can. You're not under house arrest like I am. "
" Mr. McAvoy that is the smoothest story I have every heard to get me to shack up for a weekend of sin! Unbelievable the way you put that together so fast!' Mac giggled and started toward her dressing room to change.
"Wait one minute. I've been planning how I would unpeel that dress all evening.
Can I help you?"
"Nope, there are surprises for that I'm saving for later. You'll have to wait.
"Now shut the door!"
The dress was gone, but not the black lace bra and panties. They would be waiting for Will underneath Mac's tight jeans, high boots and turtle neck sweater.
Will liked Mac in this look. It reminded him of her equestrian days, like the photo he had kept of her in her riding habit. Her legs were impossibly long and she had the slim hips of a tomboy. Her breasts were high and plump and most of all her pussy was tight and she could grab his cock with a clench of her muscles and ride him hard.
Will texted Lonny to come up and grab Mac's bag and see them back to the waiting car.
" We're going to my place until further notice."
"Got it! Lonny winked at Mac.
The ride to Will's place was relaxed. They had crossed over a bridge. They knew they were in love with each other. There were many hurdles ahead and there was nothing easy or quiet about either of them– except when they were like these. Enraptured by each other, desperate to be alone.
Lonny held the elevator door open for Mac and Will and then walked ahead into the apartment to do his usual walk through, while they waited outside for a signal that they could enter. Mac cuddled her head into Will shoulder, impatiently.
"This is taking longer then it should." Will said softly, kissing the top of her head.
" Will, can you step inside please? Mackenzie can you please wait for us."
" Will ran his hands down Mackenzie's arms, stepped away, and walked into the apartment.
"What is it Lonny?"
"It's your phone. The voicemail is full. That's not normal. There could be threats on here. I need to listen to your messages. Do you have a problem with that?
"No it's not normal. My friends leave messages on my mobile. Go ahead and listen."
" Lonny listened to the messages, and looked gravely at Will"
"Let me check your mobile. Just as I thought. Voice mail full."
" I don't like this. I'm calling for back-up security. I think we have a problem. "
Will shook his head in disbelief and went out to the hallway to tell Mackenzie.