THE ANNIVERSARY5.

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CHAPTER FIVE

As she walked in the door, Della immediately saw the pink roses on the entrance table. "They are gorgeous." she told him sliding her arms around his waist.

He led her into the living room where there was a handblown glass vase filled with yellow roses. There were tears in her eyes, and they flowed down her cheeks as she spied exquisite white roses on their bedside table.

"I don't know what to say,"

Leaning down and kissing her gently he told her, "don't say anything, just enjoy them."

Choking on her words she said haltingly, "you spoil me, Mr. Mason. I don't know what I can even say at this point."

Pulling her onto his lap, as he sat on the sofa, he explained, "you are everything to me. I have never been so happy. At the office, you are indispensable. You make sure I eat, you know my every mood, and make sure I get enough sleep; most of the time. In our private life, you anticipate my needs and are always thinking of me first. You are the perfect secretary, and the perfect wife."

"Oh Perry," she breathed. "I never dreamed marriage could be so wonderful. This year has been a fantasy. You have made me happier than I thought could be possible. I love being your wife, and that we have made business and pleasure work, is incredible. I love you so much."

Taking her face in his hands he said, "My beauty, our love makes everything brighter and fresher. The only thing that would better, would be you agreeing, to let everyone know how lucky I am to be married to the most incredible woman in the world".

Leaning against his shoulder Della confessed, "I wish we could do that too, but darling, women today, are still supposed to get married and stay home. Please understand, I don't want to put pressure on us, to have to conform to what others think is the right way to live. Most of all, I don't want your reputation to suffer.

Stroking her arm, Perry clarified, "How many times have I told you I don't care about anyone's opinion, but yours? Are you really worried about how you might deal with any pressure to be a housewife?

"Maybe," she admitted. "Truthfully, I can't stand the thought of anyone else working with you, and Paul, on the cases. They are so much a part of my life. I would go crazy trying to figure out what was happening."

"Alright, then nothing changes. You will no longer be my secretary. You will be the head of the office. You run everything anyway. You can still be involved in the adventures, all you want. I promise you, no matter what happens, we will work it out together."

Looking skeptical his wife answered, "it sounds too good to be true."

Sounding hurt he questioned, "don't you trust me?"

"Of course, I do sweetheart," she said quickly. "Please give me a little time to think it over."

Squinting those beautiful blue eyes at her he suggested, "How about you let me know after dinner?"

"Always in a hurry, my love. How about by the end of the week-end?"

Perry sighed deeply, "if you insist. You know I can't resist you."

Trying to act demure his wife murmured, "really, I hadn't noticed."

Pulling her closer to him he kissed her tenderly, then hungrily. As he released her, she ran her hands through his wavy dark hair.

"I guess I am a little convinced," she challenged him.

"Oh," he said as he slid his hand under her sweater and squeezed a breast gently.

Leaning into him she breathed, "Perry, you know that drives me crazy."

"If that is the case Mrs. Mason, then this should cause you to melt." Moving his hand to her leg he ran it up to the top of her silk stocking, stroking sensuously until she was moaning."

Breathless, as he continued his ministrations, Della suggested they move to a more comfortable place to continue….their….ugh…..discussion. Sliding her next to him, he got his feet, and pulled her up after him. "your wish is my command, baby."

She didn't quite remember how they got to the bedroom as Perry was nibbling on her neck and lips all the way. Somewhere along the way they lost their clothing, and she couldn't help thinking they were acting like this was their first time together.

Perry Mason, was a very caring and generous lover. His main goal was to make sure that his partner was satisfied, in every way. What had always astounded his secretary was his gentleness, infinite patience, and how much he loved her. Women were always after him, especially thinking he was available. Yet, he loved her, and did everything he could to let her know it.

She shuddered as he ran his fingertips lightly across her thigh over and over. "You are so incredibly beautiful," he told her.

Sliding her hand along his jawline, Della pulled his face down to hers, and ran the tip of her tongue over his lips. Moving a hand to the back of her head he began kissing her over and over, each time longer than the last. His other hand slipped behind her and pulled her hips against his.

Finally having to breath, Perry pulled back reluctantly, but kissed her neck, then her collarbone, and worked his way down to her hard peaks. As he stroked her with his mouth he felt her let out a low moan. Then he felt his wife move her hands behind his head as she pressed him even closer.

Della began moving her hips in rhythm to his movements on her breasts. His desire for her was apparent and clasping her legs around his waist, she began offering what they both desired, to him. Grasping her hips, he stilled her movements by saying, "settle down young lady. We have all the time in the world."

She was breathless as she spoke. "I need you now, sweetheart."

Grinning at her he remarked, "I never refuse a lady, but I like to take my time."

With a mischievous look on her face the beautiful brunette moved her face so she had access to that spot just back of his ear that drove him crazy. "you were saying."

"No fair," he told her pulling her over on her back. "Now you have to pay the penalty

Raising himself up slightly as Della readjusted herself, he looked into her incredible hazel eyes, and thrust forward joining them as one. "With you, every time seems like the first time."

Choking on her words she whispered, "you are the most incredible man."

Concentrating on giving them the most pleasure the lawyer moved at a leisurely pace. Then Della's movements began leading him to greater and greater speed as they reached their peak of ultimate pleasure.

He tried not to collapse on top of her, so putting his arms around her they rolled on their sides. Trying to get his breath under control he almost gasped as he asked, "I hope that was satisfactory, my love."

"Satisfactory! Like everything you do Mr. Mason, it is near perfection."

"Near perfection?" he inquired.

Running her hand down his chest his bride said, with a gleam in her eye, "I don't want you to get a…ugh…swelled….head sweetheart."

He slapped her bottom. "Then I guess I'll just have to keep practicing."

"Oh, I wouldn't object to that."

"You know Mrs. Mason, I didn't know you would be hard to please."

Sitting up Della explained, "I'm not hard to please. I am just madly in love with my husband.

Pulling her down into his arms and brushing her damp curls off her face he confessed, "well I didn't think I would hear those words out of your mouth so soon. You know darling, I really wondered if we would ever get to this state."

Snuggling close to him Della responded, "frankly, I didn't either Counselor. I just couldn't imagine being able to merge work and marriage. We have managed what I thought was impossible."

Kissing her lightly he said, "You should always have faith in your attorney."

"Ugh…hum. By the way do we have time for a nap before we have to get ready for supper?" she wanted to know. "By the way where are we going?"

Looking at his watch Perry said, "Our reservation is for eight, so we have time for a short nap. We are going to the Golden Fleece. Supper, dancing, a floor show; the works."

Relaxing with her head on his shoulder she yawned, "it sounds perfect."

Leaning over and kissing her nose he told her, "Just close your eyes and relax, Mrs. Mason."

TBC