A sunshine strikes the face of Detective Murdoch. It was whom woke him. In a growl, he pressed a little harder the pillow he had held all night in his arms. The previous evening he had come to bed with a heavy and he was lying on his back. Immediately, he could not help taking this pillow against him, shaking him so hard that he gasped in. He had prayed, prayed to forget what he felt at that moment, asked to wash away his sins. He had left his desire to win, he had died and he struggled with all his strength not to reach the young woman down the hall to show her how he was crazy in love about her. Well then, William had fallen asleep. Again his dreams were peopled with smiles, kisses, caresses and sighs of pleasure.
William gave another grunt of displeasure and he finally opened his eyes. He rolled onto his back and stared at the ceiling for a moment. He had to get over it, forget it. After a last sigh, he got up. He put on his clothes and he walked quietly into the bathroom where he freshened. He looked at his reflection in the mirror. He was left in a hurry, on a whim, he had not brought his shaving kit and beard gave him a trapper mountain look. He shook his head from side to side, he would ask Julia to drive to a grocery store so that he can find what he needed. After a last look given to the glass, he left the room and went downstairs to head into the kitchen where he heard voices get raised. He stopped in the doorway, his heart making a leap in his chest. Julia stood in front of the wood stove in cast iron, concentrated to make pancakes, simply dressed in a long silk robe tied at her waist, her disheveled hair and waving casually in her back. She was not wearing makeup, not wearing clothes and once again William could not help to find her beautiful. If only I could attend it every morning, he thought, looking at the young woman and the little girl.
This one immediately noticed and gave him a huge smile.
-Good morning William, she said cheerfully.
-Good morning Olivia, politely replied the young man before crossing the eyes of Julia.
She froze at that second. William was not wearing a jacket, or even his waistcoat, much less his tie. He stood there, his shirt unbuttoned a few buttons, the straps holding his pants barring his chest, he was unshaven. Oh my God, you must hate me, thought Julia, how do you want me to continue to resist?
She smiled shyly and he did the same before leaving her eyes.
-You're up early, he said softly, approaching the table.
-Yes Olivia starving, Julia replied with a glance and a smile to her daughter.
-William, can you show to Mom how you do make pancakes fly?
-It's been years since I make you pancakes nearly every morning, sighed Julia, I know how we do Olivia.
-Yes but William, he flew out loud!
-Good, since Olivia prefer that you do, please Detective, show me, threw Julia extending her stove.
-I do not know if you ...
-Pleeaaaase, begged the girl.
William met Julia's gaze and and he nodded. He approached the young woman and made a pancake, Julia next to him, watching him with interest. Once the pancake on the plate, Olivia spoke again.
-Go ahead mom, I'm sure you can do as William.
Julia pursed her lips and she took the pan to make another pancake. This time it was the turn of William to look forward to standing next to her. Well then, he no longer resisted. He started in her back and put his hand over hers, holding the handle with her. He felt her tense during a second, he put his other hand on her hip and he slid his breath on her neck.
-You must keep flexible wrist, he whispered in her ear.
At these words the young woman closed her eyes, relaxing feeling the arm of William surround. He moved his arm several times and she bit her lip, feeling her body tightly pressed against his, her back against his chest she knew firm and muscular. William savored the moment. He had felt Julia lean against him, he had felt her tremble with delight and he sniffed the scent billowing from her hair. He buried his face in her blond curls and closed his eyes. He smiled, he was persuaded to hear a small sigh of contentment escape the parted lips of the young woman he still held in his arms. He stroked the fingertips her hip and a second later, Julia's hand rested tenderly on his.
-Mmmh, but it smells good stuff, crooned Ruby entered the room.
It was enough for the couple soon separated, breaking contact. William rubbed his neck, uncomfortable and Julia concentrated on her task.
-William made pancakes, Olivia said, he learn to mom how to make them fly.
-Yes, I see that, sighed Ruby by making a snap.
They were all silent before Julia suddenly toward the door.
-I'm going to dress, she stammered, we must leave.
She left the room with a quick but yet, she turned one last time to William she locked eyes again. She gave him a tender smile which he replied and a moment later, the young woman had left the room.
They were all four on the porch of the home of Ruby. Julia was kneeling on the floor and she squeezed with all her might the little girl in her arms.
-I'll be back soon my angel, she murmured, stroking her hair, you'll stay with aunt Ruby. She will take good care of you. You obey her unquestioningly agree?
-Yes mom.
-I love you my sweetheart, I love you very hard.
She broke a little to tenderly stroking her cheek.
-It will be alright mom.
Julia smiled and kissed her cheek before taking her in her arms again.
-I'll miss you, but I'll be right back, I promise.
She separated from her and finally she stood up to speak to her sister.
-Do not let her watch too late and do not give her anything she asks.
-I know, sighed Ruby, now go or you'll be late.
Julia nodded and kissed the cheek of Ruby who took the opportunity to wishper into her ear.
-You'll find yourself alone with the charming Detective Murdoch, who knows what can happen. So do not blow it.
Julia walked away and shook her head from side to side slowly.
-Oh Ruby, she sighed, laughing before walking away.
She gave a look at William and nodded that she borrowed the driveway that led to the street.
-Thank you for your hospitality Miss Ogden, he said politely before kissed her hand.
-My pleasure, come back when you want.
He smiled politely and he also departed before Olivia did come grab his legs to make him bend down. She pursed her lips a few seconds and she leaned into his ear.
-Take care of my mom William, please do, and if you want to give her her favourite flowers they are roses. Do not forget, but don't say that I've told you, okay?
-Okay, William replied, laughing, crossing her eyes again, I promise not to tell her and protect your mother.
She smiled widely and she snuggled in his arms for a tender embrace that gave him joy. Then she kissed his cheek and William joined Julia in front of the car.
-What wanted Olivia?
-It's a secret, William proudly replied, between her and me.
He saw the surprise in the eyes of Julia, but she did not answer. She looked again at her daughter and her sister a little further before turning to William again.
-Do you want to drive?
-No ... I ... um, stammered William suddenly uncomfortable, I do not prefer. This is your car after all.
-Well, Julia replied, frowning, as you wish.
They even exchanged a glance and they went by car in silence. They agreed to hand signals to Ruby and Olivia and once past the angle of the street, the girl turned to her aunt.
-Aunty Ruby, is that it's wrong to want a second dad?
-A second dad?
- Yes, I have my real dad who lives very far away but I would like William, to be my second dad. It's bad?
-No, it's not bad. But you know, you already have Darcy, he is your second dad. He cares for you since you were little.
-No, he just loves mom, Darcy is not my dad.
-And do you think William can become?
-Yes, he made pancakes with me and mom loves him even if she does not tell me, I see you know. Well then, he too loves mom.
-Oh, you saw this? Ruby shot, laughing softly.
-Yes, it's obvious, Olivia sighed rolling her eyes.
Ruby laughs again and shook her head from side to side.
-You look becoming like your mother Olivia, but you are much more far-sighted than her.
-Do you also you see?
-Oh yes, it's so obvious.
-So it's good? He will be my daddy?
-Oh, adults are complicated Olivia you know, but believe me, I think it is in the right track.
They exchanged glances and Olivia smiled broadly before they enter back into the house, closing the door behind them.
to be continued...