Chapter 7
Neither Charley nor Throttle were given much time to prepare for their upcoming nuptials. Charley was still not allow to leave Mars without an escort of some kind. Nor was Throttle permitted to go with her to Earth. Since the security was so tight, Charley decided to that in order for her to make a quick trip to Earth and pick out new bridal attire, she chose Rimfire and Harley to be her own brand of security.
She had never been so happy to be back on Earth as she was at that moment. As she and Harley made their way through the stores, both of them kept their conversation to a minimum. Charley was still a little upset with how the doctor broke trust and informed the Carbine of her pregnancy. She always felt that doctors should respect their patient's confidentiality.
No more sadness
"Charley?" Harley quietly asked when she noticed how somber her friend was. She had known Charley for a couple of years and knew that it was not in her nature to be so silent.
"Yeah?" Charley inquired.
"I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. I wish there was another way" Harley stated.
"Me too. I wish Vinnie was still alive. It's so unfair. I was raised in a monogamous household. Mom and dad. Not a mom, mom, and dad" Charley lamented as she thought about how she was going to explain any of this to her unborn child.
I wanna be the one to make you happy
I wanna be the one to give you hope
But in these days of conscious living
We've got to take it slow
You can't be sure of who you've met
You just don't know what you might get
'Cause in these crazy times we're living,
Love can turn into regret
"Well, the only blessing part is that Carbine is so dedicated to her job that she's never home" Harley tried to make light of a gloomy situation and was met with a small smile out of Charley.
"True but, I don't want Throttle like that. He's a friend and that's where it should stay" Charley smiled slightly and then let out a sigh.
"I know but, you'll get to see something out of him that Vinnie didn't have" Harley hinted.
But you, could be the one to change my point of view
It's all up to you,
"Right. Cause you're the resident doctor...wait a minute. You said I'll get to see something out of him that Vinnie didn't have. What on Earth does that me?" Charley chuckled while she pondered over what Harley mentioned.
"Oh, Throttle has to dominate you on the night you two get married" Harley commented.
"What? Dominate me? What does that me?" Charley was flabbergasted at the thought that Throttle was going to dominate her.
"Oh. I forgot. You still don't know everything about Martian rules" Harley laughed as they continued to walk around the mall, grateful that it was quiet.
"No shit!" Charley smiled as she shook her head.
Give you love without the pain
Show you light beyond the rain
Gonna make you happy
Gonna make you happy now
There'll be days when things go wrong
I'll be there to make you strong
Gonna make you happy
Gonna make you happy
"Ok. Basically, Throttle is supposed to bring you into the fold, so to speak. I've heard some of the other females talk but never been a witness to it myself. But supposedly, you're tied up and he's supposed to mount you and there's claims of marking their territory. But this is Throttle we're talking about. He may forgo all of that" Harley sighed.
"But, is there really any difference between Vinnie and Throttle?" Charley questioned with an arched eyebrow.
I wanna find a place where dreams can happen
I wanna find a love who'll take me there
And in your eyes I see a vision
That makes me want to care
And if two people both agree
That only love can set them free
Then together let us make a world
Of which others only dream,
"I'm surprised Carbine didn't tell you" Harley lamented as she looked over at Charley.
"Oh. I think I figured it out. He's got one of those" Charley whispered as she pointed down.
"Yeah. He does" Harley said with a grimace.
"This is going to hurt, isn't it?" Charley questioned while making an uncomfortable face.
"Rumor has to be a yes" Harley joined her friend's expression.
"I guess I better pick up some lube while we're here" Charley sighs as they walked into Spencer's gift store.
"What are we doing here?" Harley asked as her senses were blown away by everything inside the dimly lit store. Between items that glowed in the dark. Lava lamps. Shirts. Blankets. Assorted jewelry. Board games. And adult items. Harley wasn't sure what Charley was even looking for until they stopped in the lingerie section of the store.
And you can be the one to make it all come true
So what you gonna do
"Okay. What are you thinking?" Harley inquired.
"I have no intention of wearing the same thing that I wore on my wedding night with Vinnie. Even though Throttle is my friend about to become my husband, he still deserves to see me in something no one else has seen me in" Charley explained as she quickly skimmed through all the skimpy outfits.
"Ah. That makes sense. Anything in particular?" Harley understood the assignment and wanted to help Charley out as much as she could.
"Here we go. I think he'll like this. At the very least, it shows that I'm willing to put forth some effort to make this marriage work for us" Charley stated as she pulled out a sexy white babydoll with matching G-string underwear.
I'll give you love without the pain
Show you light beyond the rain
Gonna make you happy
Gonna make you happy now
There'll be days when things go wrong
I'll be there to keep you strong
Gonna make you happy,
Make you happy now
"If he doesn't then show it off to me" Harley couldn't contain her smile. Throttle would have to be deaf, dumb, and blind not to be enticed by seeing Charley is such a sexy little number that would flaunt her body. The nearly sheer gossamer like fabric would leave little to the imagination.
"Deal" Charley chuckled as she made her way over to the lube section of the store and glanced around each type until she found one that might make Throttle fall head over heels. It was a strawberry flavored warming lube.
"That's it for here" Charley stated as she went up to the register, paid for her supplies, and both girls left the store.
"Where to now?" Harley asked as they walked to another store.
"Getting a wedding dress. Nothing fancy or formal. Just something that looks nice and one that I wouldn't mind wearing again" Charley stated as they walked into the store and made their way to the back where all the dresses were kept.
Some days the sun don't wanna shine
And I'll be yours and you'll be mine
Gonna make you happy (happy), happy
I ain't the kind to be untrue
Wanna spend my life with you,
Gonna make you happy, yeah
Charley and Harley made their way through the multiple racks of dresses. It seemed to be a never endless sea of colors, cuts, and styles. All she wanted was something simple and one that wouldn't need any alterations. She couldn't wear what she wore back when she and Vinnie got married. A pant suit. Even though that would have been way more comfortable. This time, she was pulling out all the stops because she truly wanted this to be the last time she got married to anyone.
"How about this?" Harley said as she pulled a long dress from one of the taller racks.
"Oh, that's really pretty. I'll go try it on" Charley quickly exclaimed as she took the hanging frock from Harley and made her way into the changing room.
Make you happy, yeah
(Make you happy) gonna make you happy
(Make you happy) make you feel so good
(Make you happy) happy in love
(Make you happy) love without the pain
(Make you happy) light beyond the rain
(Make you happy) gonna make you feel so good
(Make you happy) happy
(Make you happy), yeah, yeah, yeah
(Make you happy)
It's all up to you
She quickly striped out of her clothes and shimmied into the silky dress. Turning to look in the mirror, she was how well the emerald green made her own eyes glow. It was a simple maxi dress with mauve, red, peach, and green floral print. It had adjustable spaghetti straps that crisscrossed in the back. With a gorgeous princess-seamed surplice bodice and high-fitted waist that had a tying sash. It also had a full maxi shirt with a long split in the front.
Charley twirled in front of the mirror and smiled. It was perfect. Simple and gorgeous. Perfect for a second and hopefully final marriage.
I'll give you love without the pain
Show you light beyond the rain
Gonna make you happy
Gonna make you happy now
There'll be days when things go wrong
I'll be there to keep you strong
Gonna make you happy, make you happy now
Some days the sun don't wanna shine
And I'll be yours and you'll be mine
Gonna make you happy, make you happy now
I ain't the kind to be untrue
Wanna spend my life with you,
Gonna make you happy, yeah
Make you happy, yeah
She changed back into her regular clothes and walked around the store with the dress draped over her arm, in search of a pair of shoes to go with it. It wasn't long before she found the perfect pair. They were a pair of gold ankle strap high heeled sandals. They were not over the top nor were they too plain. They were just right.
"Let's go. I'm ready to get these paid for and head on back home" Charley stated as she paid for the dress and shoes.
As they left the store, they saw Rimfire finally catching up with them. He was busy chowing down on a hot dog and chugging down a root beer. The girls just shook their heads at him and Harley grabbed him by his ear, letting him know that it was time to go home.
Charley sighed as they made their way back onto the ship and she put her recent purchases into her room. Closing the door behind herself, while Rimfire and Harley flew the ship back to Mars, she began to transmit her thoughts to Throttle, hoping that he could hear them all the way over here.
Be your love I wanna be your love
Show you light beyond the rain
So what ya gonna do
Throttle, I'm on my way back. Wishing you were here to comfort me. I'm trying to maintain a happy face but, it's so hard. I wasn't supposed to get married a second time. Especially to someone who already has a wife. But I have to look at the bright side. I'm just glad it's you and not some stranger.
Same here Charley girl. Same here. I promise that I'll do everything in my power to make sure you get your smile back.
I'm smiling at the thought of that. I promise you that I'll do my very best to be a good wife for you.
And I swear that I'll be the best husband for you. That's all either us of can ask for. Is to do our very best in a not so great situation.
I give you love without the pain
Show you light beyond the rain
Hey everyone. I'm so sorry that it's been a long while since I've posted anything. What does everyone think of this newest chapter? If you would like to see anything in particular in the next chapter, please feel free to let me know. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, again, please let me know. It's been a really long time since I've done any writing.
