Chapter 5
Autumn took a long nap for a while…though, when she woke up, Mandark got beside her on the large couch. "Mmmm, you're so beautiful….you're so amazing, coochie". Mandark whispered in a gentle, kind, loving and soothing voice. "Thank you". Autumn replied, as she sat, calmly. She enjoyed, and savored the moment, while she drank some milk. "How do you enjoy your almond milk, lovey?". Mandark asked, in a gentle, soothing, nourishing voice. "It's very good, thank you". Autumn replied, as she looked upwards, in another Autistic gaze. "I bought the vanilla kind you'll enjoy". Mandark said, in a soothing, gentle, kind, softened, loving, relaxed, calm voice. "That was really nice….thank you". Autumn said. "Of course, baby". "I thought we could change it up a bit". "You'll really enjoy the vanilla kind…there's a lot of flavor". Mandark whispered, gently with soothingness.
"That's nice". Autumn said. Mandark smiled, as he brushed Autumn's face. "Just like you, coochie". "You have a lot of flavor". Mandark whispered, kindly with a soothing, romantic whisper. "Thank you". Autumn said. Mandark chuckled a bit, as his fingers…while they stroked Autumn's cheeks, wandered down to her chin. He held her chin, as his lips came close to Autumn's lips. "Let me kiss you, baby". Mandark whispered, gently with kind, romantic soothingness. "Ok". Autumn replied. Mandark smiled, as his fingers drummed against Autumn's cheeks, while he kissed Autumn on the lips. They kissed one another for a long time….as Mandark placed his tongue in Autumn's mouth, while she winced.
"What's wrong, honey?". "Don't you like it?". Mandark whispered, romantically with a soothing, orgasmic voice. "It's kind of new". Autumn replied. "It's ok now…it doesn't hurt…it's fun". "Give it a try". Mandark whispered, romantically, with a soothing essence to his mid-kiss. Autumn nodded, as she relaxed, allowing Mandark to place his tongue in her mouth. Mandark kissed Autumn's lips, kindly, as he just relaxed….soothingly wallowing in the moment. "Ok". Autumn replied. They kissed for a long while….relaxing on the couch…as Mandark tickled Autumn's cheeks, while-mid kiss. Autumn kissed Mandark, as she just relaxed, while wallowing in the moment. They both wallowed in the moment…just kissing, laying together, until Autumn had to take her medicine later. They just kissed….Mandark whispered to her, they talked, and they watched T.V., cuddling. "I love you". Mandark whispered, gently with soothingness and orgasmic attenuance. "I love you so much". Mandark whispered, as he kissed Autumn, massaging her cheeks. "Sing to me, lovey". Mandark whispered, soothingly with gentleness. "Sing me a song you like". "I love hearing you sing". Mandark whispered, gently with kindness.
Autumn sang an Italian Aria, with such nuance, and such poise….such elegance, while Mandark smiled, giggling. "Your voice is so beautiful". "I have connections…we'll get you to sing for the Emperor of Japan, or the President". "Maybe for one of my executive friends". Mandark whispered, in a kind, gentle, soothing voice. "Maybe". Autumn nodded. Mandark smiled a kind and gentle smile. "You do….you have a beautiful singing voice". "And your face is beautiful too". "It makes me happy to be beside such an eloquent, sagacious young woman". "You have the beauty and intelligence of a knightess in shining armor…..the wisdom of an angel, and the strength of a lioness". "You make me so happy, and proud to be beside you….my angel". Mandark whispered, soothingly with gentle kindness.
"Thank you". Autumn replied. Mandark tickled Autumn's face, and cheeks….kissing her lips. "I hope I'm not being too intrusive by asking….but….do you miss your mom and dad?". "Your parents?". Mandark asked, in a soothing, gentle, softened whisper. "I miss my parents….I miss them a lot…..they were the only ones who truly understood me". "They understood me….they knew me….they helped me so much". "When I was hooked up to machines in the hospital, when I was on life support 10 times, they helped me…..they taught me everything I needed to know". "They were wonderful parents…..and honestly, I just feel like they were the ones who got me….and everything I needed". "They were wonderful…and they always will be wonderful even though they're in a different place". "I guess…my parents…..were the only ones who understood me, and my needs". "And for me….I knew it was important to do what I needed, and learn things from my parents". Autumn said, as she sniffled.
Mandark stroked Autumn's cheeks, lovingly and with kindness. "Your mom and dad were special to you….ever since you were an infant who fought extraordinary battles, they had been beside you". Mandark whispered, kindly. Autumn nodded. "Yeah". Autumn replied.
Mandark smiled a gentle, kind, soothing, and softened smile. "You were so young when you were adopted….so malnourished, so deprived, your health was rapidly deteriorating, you only weighed 3 pounds, and 9 grams". "You were so small, and so fragile….you needed the help you didn't get". "And when you were brought to the United States, you thrived…..you were intelligent, strong, resilient….you bounced back, though you have Autism….you fought every single day, honey". Mandark whispered, kindly with gentleness. "I did". Autumn replied. "You're so resilient". "You're so strong…..and strength is a vital piece of the puzzle". "You're a lovely individual". "You are". Mandark whispered, gently with soothing softness. "Thank you". Autumn replied.
"When you were an infant….just getting home from the hospital, you used to be fussy at night sometimes". "Your mother used to hold you in her arms, kiss you, hug you, rock you in the rocking chair, while you drank your milk from your bottle". "She used to hum you a lullaby while you slept". "She loved you so much…..you were her daughter, her baby…..you both had an unbreakable bond". Mandark whispered, soothingly. "Then, sometimes….mom would take you into her bed, and massage your chest….rub your belly to calm you if you became anxious, or overwhelmed". "You loved being massaged, and having your belly rubbed". "You loved when mommy kissed you at night….or even sometimes during the day". Mandark's whispers became more soothing and softened. "You were such a beautiful girl….you needed nourishment, and milk to grow, and learn". "Then, when you were fussy at night before bed….daddy used to hold you in his arms….rock you in the rocking chair, while you took your baby bottle". "You were so cute….in your baby blanket, drinking your bottle, while daddy read you a story before bedtime". "The way he held you in his arms, the way he looked in your eyes, the strength he had when he held you….you both had such an unbreakable bond….because you were their special angel". "Their miracle from heaven…..made by the creator to bring joy into everyone's lives….which you have". "You are an amazing baby girl…..you have such a beautiful soul ... .and such a brilliant mind….you can do anything, lovey". "I wish I was there when you were a baby….I was in high school then, maybe college, but I would've held you, kissed you, made sure you were ok….and nourished you". "Because you're my queen, and I'm your king…..and I'm so happy when I see you…..you make me so thrilled….you're my everything, coochie". Mandark whispered in a soothing, softened voice. Mandark kissed Autumn's lips, as he stroked her cheeks.
"Did I drink baby formula when I was an infant?". Autumn asked. "Yes, you did drink formula….you needed to in order to thrive, and survive". "When you were an infant, you didn't get enough breastmilk from birth mom….so you had to rely on formula from a bottle….which was offered in the orphanage….and referred back to the United States". "You are a fighter, my beautiful Autumn". "You're a survivor….someone who has been through so much, and has experienced a lot". "When you were young, you came to the U.S. with a 2% survival rate, and thanks to medicine, technology, and infinite probability, you survived". "You fought so hard….and you're the strongest person I've ever met". "I'm so in awe of you…..coochie". Mandark whispered with a soothing, softened, gentle voice. "You mean the world to me". Mandark smiled, as he kissed Autumn's lips again.
"I sometimes don't like my genetic disorder". Autumn said. "I've had to struggle my whole life with it….and it's made things harder". Autumn sniffled, in sadness. "I hate it….but it's something I'm burdened with".
Mandark kissed Autumn's nose, gently. "Try thinking of it this way….it's made you much stronger….it's given you something to overcome, and bring about a source of authenticity". "Your genetic disorder is burdensome….yes, but in essence, your disorder has strengthened you….it's not a curse….it's a strong point". "Please don't think you're cursed….and don't lose that hope". "Everyone has something to overcome…..and you're just someone who needs to do more to overcome your weakness". "It's ok….it's not your fault, honey". "Please don't be sad….please don't feel insecure, or pensive….everything will be ok". "Think positive, it'll be ok". Mandark whispered, kindly with gentleness, as Autumn nodded a silent, sullen nod.
Autumn kissed Mandark, as she sniffled. "That's why you haven't been yourself, lately". "Because you're depressed about your condition". Mandark whispered in a soothing, gentle whisper. Autumn nodded. "I've never been able to live a normal life". "It makes me sad….because I am trying to be more independent….but I can't even do that without someone watching my every move". "I can take care of myself…..I don't need anyone". Autumn replied.
"I understand, honey". "And you have been independent…..you're trying your best….you live in your own house you paid for". "You have some college degrees, you have your own bank account". "You are doing so well…..I know it's easy sometimes to think about things we don't have….but think about some good things you do have….there's a lot to be thankful for". "You are doing well…please don't be miserable….be positive". "I understand you didn't deserve your condition". "You didn't deserve to go through the unthinkable….but you're much more extraordinary, and much more unique than most….because you survived". "You're a survivor….you're my survivor….and whatever happens, you can do anything". "It's ok, honey". "You're human, and you're authentic…..everyone needs help sometimes….needing help, and having someone lessen the burden….is authentic….it is human". Mandark whispered, gently with a kind, soothing, nourishing whisper. "You're human…..and this makes you amazing, and truly loved". "Everyone loves you, honey". "Please don't lose faith….be happy, and be thankful". "You'll be ok". Mandark whispered, kindly with soothingness, as he kissed Autumn's lips gently.
"I know….thank you". Autumn replied, as they kissed. Mandark stroked Autumn's cheeks, kindly. She felt the soothing kindness, as she closed her eyes, allowing Mandark to kiss her lips.
"I love you". Mandark whispered, in a gentle, kind, soothing whisper. "Yes, I do". "Yes, I do". Mandark giggled gently as he whispered. Autumn kept quiet, while Mandark tickled her cheek, trying to cheer her up.
Autumn was still quiet, as she began crying again. "Aww, honey". "Don't cry now….don't be sad….be positive, be happy". "I understand how frustrating it can be….please don't cry". "No crying….be happy for me". Mandark whispered, gently with soothingness. "It's ok…..relax". "There's no need to be sad".
Autumn nodded, as she sniffled. "I'm not crying….I'm fine". Autumn said. "Yes?". "You're much better now?". Mandark asked in a softened, gentle whisper. "I'm much better now". Autumn said. Mandark smiled a gentle, soothing, nourishing smile. "Try to feel much better….and accept the things you can't change". "Try to improve the things you can change". "Everything will be ok, darling". Mandark whispered, soothingly with gentleness. "Ok". Autumn replied. Mandark smiled a gentle, loving smile as he kissed Autumn's nose. Autumn sniffled, as she looked around.
"I love you". Mandark whispered in a gentle, loving, kind, and soothing voice. Autumn nodded, as she sniffled. Mandark kissed Autumn's nose, seeming to nibble at it a few times.
"I've got your nosey, little coo coo". "Got your nosey, got your nosey". Mandark whispered, kindly as he play-nibbled at Autumn's nose. He giggled a bit. Autumn nodded, as she looked away for a moment. "Would a kiss help?". Mandark asked, in a gentle whisper. Autumn nodded, as she sighed a bit. Mandark kissed Autumn's lips, gently as she closed her eyes, falling asleep. Mandark smiled, as he soothed Autumn by massaging her cheeks. "I have a nice, lovely place we could go to tonight". "Would you like to come with me to the velvet lounge?". Mandark asked, gently with soothingness. "We'll have some steak, and noodles, we'll have some tomato basil soup, and we'll just unwind, and feel at ease". "I love the velvet lounge….they have a nice, soothing piano there, they have a nice bar to drink some lemonade". "It's very sanguine, quiet, and tranquil". "It's a beautiful place….try it with me". Mandark whispered, kindly with a gentle, soothing enigma. "I will try it". Autumn replied, as she closed her eyes, sleeping. Mandark smiled a gentle, loving smile. "We'll get there, soon". "Trust me". Mandark whispered, gently, as soon, he fell asleep. He woke up, answering the phone. Predictably enough…it was Mung Daal.
"Hey there, what's up?". Mandark asked, groggily. "Nothing really". "How is everything?". Mung asked. "Everything is going well". "She just fell asleep". "We've been sleeping all day…she did feel a bit pensive….and a bit saddened this afternoon". "She's been miserable for a while now". Mandark whispered. "Hmmm, she might be depressed about her condition". "Usually, anyone with the condition feels depressed, or a bit saddened regarding their condition". "Sometimes, therapy helps….talking, and a calm, relaxing environment helps….and on certain occasions, medication helps". "Medication has been shown and proven to heighten concentration, focus, energy level, and serotonin levels". "Antidepressants have been proven to better the quality of life for young girls with Bergou's". "Has she been depressed for a while now?". Mung asked. "She's been sad for a while now…tearful, depressed, she's been having nightmares, she needs something….anything to better her quality of life". Mandark said.
"Awww". Mung said, in a softened manner. "Poor baby…she's exhausted from what she's experienced over the years". "She's exhausted, she's tired, she's fed up". "Well, the only thing we could do, is prescribe an antidepressant". "Something natural, something soothing, and something with an additive". Mung stated.
"We're not sure how an antidepressant would interact with her immune system". Mandark replied. "Although, I've heard that cannabis is helpful for alleviating anxiety, depression, and insomnia". "She's had some acute insomnia this week, and she has been more irritable from the insomnia". Mandark said.
Mung replied with a light "mmm".
"Cannabis does help, and work naturally with the body's systems". "I'd say it would be perfect for her". "I'll make some connection calls to the local Dispensary, and see if they can provide an OTC for her". Mung said.
"That sounds nice". Mandark replied. Mung sighed a bit for a second. "You sound as exhausted as I do". "It's been a long week". Mandark said, chuckling.
"It has nothing to do with Autumn, however". "She is such a loving, delightful girl". "I enjoy spending time with her". Mandark said.
"Yes, she is very nice…..though, I have something outside of the professional aspect that might be exhausting of sorts". "My ex-wife, Endive, is back in town". "She's demanding alimony". Mung muttered. "I am all out of sorts over it".
Mandark nodded. "4 of my exes demanded alimony…but I fought it in court". "There was no need to get involved with any of that". "I left that out a long time ago". Mandark muttered.
"Yes, but somehow, she still has feelings for me….is that weird?". "That should be weird, in an aspect". Mung muttered. "It is kind of weird…..but I wouldn't pay attention to it". "Just get over the ball buster you have there now". Mandark muttered. "True". Mung muttered.
"I'm just happy I have someone as pure, and as sanguine, as sapiential as Autumn". "She is someone I love endlessly". Mandark muttered. "I'm sure she is….she is a wonderful young woman…..very pure, very innocent, she is a beautiful woman". Mung replied. They talked for a while before Mandark hung up. "We're going to the velvet lounge this evening". Mandark replied. Indeed, he and Autumn went to the velvet lounge.
"Darling". Mandark muttered with soothing gentleness, as he stroked Autumn's cheeks. Autumn glanced up at Mandark as she blinked a bit. "Would you like to get dressed for the velvet lounge?". Mandark asked in a kind, gentle, soothing manner. "I might dress in my tuxedo to explore our endeavors". "I'm sure you have a nice ball gown to wear". Mandark said, kindly with soothing softness. "Let's go see what we have upstairs". "Would you like to accompany me?". Mandark smiled, as he kissed both of Autumn's cheeks. "I sure would". Autumn said. Autumn followed Mandark upstairs, as Mandark took a ball gown from her closet. "How does this look?". "What are your thoughts?". Mandark asked, gently with kind, soothing softness. "It looks fine". Autumn replied. "You'd look beautiful in this". "This was what you had when you were married to Florence, wasn't it?". Mandark said, kindly with gentle soothingness.
"It is what I had". "It looks pretty nice….Florence and I used to go to different parties, and dances…..and we used to dress up". "I love my dress, I haven't gotten rid of it". "I'm really happy to be wearing it tonight". Autumn answered.
"Yes, and I love it on you…..coochie". Mandark said, romantically with gentleness, and sexual sultriness, as he hugged Autumn from behind. "Mmmm, you mean so much to me, baby". "You are my darling". Mandark said, in a sultry, sexual, romantic voice. He kissed Autumn's lips…holding her close. Autumn felt the kiss, as she relaxed in Mandark's arms. Mandark smiled, kissing Autumn's cheeks, while she laid her head on his chest. "My baby…keep on, keep on doing it". "Mmmm, would you be ok with seeing me naked?". "Completely naked?". Mandark asked, in a gentle, soothing, softened, romantic, calm, Barry White esque, sexual register. "Um…what?". Autumn asked. "Well, would you be comfortable with seeing me….naked….all of me….in all of my glory?". Mandark asked, in a sexual, Barry White-esque register. Autumn looked upwards, in a curtail of thought. "I….I…guess so". "We won't be doing anything…..will we?". Autumn asked. Mandark massaged Autumn's cheeks, gently. "We won't be doing anything". "Just kissing….but I was thinking….maybe you and I could get in the shower, and just kiss….see each other naked". "Would you like to?". Mandark asked, in his soothing, softened, gentle register. Autumn sucked in some air, as she exhaled…replying.
"I suppose we could". Autumn replied, a bit hesitant…as she felt a nervous lightness come to her head. "Mmm, you sound a bit nervous, darling". "A bit hesitant, coochie". Mandark said, in a gentle, soothing, loving manner. "I am a bit nervous". "I haven't even seen anyone naked….not even my late husband". Autumn replied.
"It's not that bad, honey". "If we don't do anything, we'll be safe". "We'll just kiss, bathe, talk, and have a nice time". "There's nothing to worry about….I promise". Mandark said, gently with kind, softened, romantic, loving soothingness. "It'll be ok….I'll be right beside you through it all…through the whole thing". "We'll have a lovely kiss….don't worry". "You know I'd never do anything to hurt my love". Mandark kissed Autumn's lips, tickling her face. "I know….and everything is ok". Autumn replied. They both smiled, as Mandark helped Autumn into her gown.
He brushed her hair, putting it into a braid. "You look so beautiful, darling". "I love your gown…it makes me feel better….and I know it makes me feel more attracted to you…you are excellent". Mandark said, kindly with gentle soothingness. "Thank you". Autumn replied, as she put on her flat shoes. "Would you like to do me a big favor?". "I could sure use your help….would you like to do my tie for me?". Mandark asked, gently with kindness. "Ok". Autumn said, as Mandark put his tie through his collar. Autumn tied Mandark's tie, as he smiled a gentle smile. "Thank you so much, honey". "As it turns out, I needed a woman to help with it". Mandark said, kindly with gentleness. Mandark smiled, winking. He and Autumn chuckled, as Mandark put on his sport coat.
Mandark put on his heeled shoes that clicked when he walked, as he set up Autumn's wheelchair. "Here we go…our evening out". "We really needed this…..everything was beginning to stress us out". "But this will be a nice escape….for both of us". Mandark said, gently with kind, soothing, love. "It will be". Autumn replied. "Mmm, I hope our steak dinner is anything like I make it". "I don't know if the velvet lounge will be able to emulate what I do". Mandark said, kindly. "But we'll try". Mandark smiled as he and Autumn went outside, and they headed to the Velvet Lounge….ready for romance.
The music was soothing….a nice piano solo, with a trio of bass, cello, and a lounge singer. Steak was served, as well as Tomato Bisque soup, and rice. Autumn and Mandark danced out on the open floor, as he held her close, kissing her on the lips. "Darling…you move with a silky elegance, and smoothness". "You are such a good dancer". "I wish all of my ex-wives, and mistresses were as smooth as you". "You just have such purity, and such an innocent eloquence about you". "You've given me everything darling….and I'm in awe of you….baby". Mandark whispered, soothingly with gentleness. He whispered into Autumn's ear, as she laid her head on his chest. "Thank you…you as well". Autumn said. Mandark kissed Autumn's lips, gently as he nuzzled her, touching his forehead against hers. "I need you". Mandark whispered, gently.
"I need you too". Autumn said. Mandark smiled, as he wallowed in the comfort that he and Autumn felt. When the song ended, the patrons clapped. Through talking, comforting, and dancing, Autumn wallowed in the moment. She soaked herself in the effulgence of the moment, keeping her head down on Mandark's chest. "That was nice…wasn't it?". Mandark said, comfortingly. Autumn nodded. "It was pretty nice….Le Vie En rose is a beautiful song". Autumn replied, as she and Mandark chuckled. "Yes, it is….and you are my rose as well". Mandark said, gently with a comforting aspect.
Then, another song came on…as Mandark and Autumn were the only ones dancing, and the lounge singer, similar to Art Garfunkel began to sing. In his own way.
"My love must be a kind of blind love".
"I can't see anyone but you".
"Are the stars out tonight?".
"I don't know if it's cloudy, or bright".
"I only have eyes….for you".
"Dear".
"The moon may be high….but I can't see a thing in the sky".
"Because I only have eyes…for you".
"I don't know if we're in our gar-den".
"Or on a crow-ded, av-en-ue".
"You…are here….so am I".
"Baby millions of people go by".
"But they all disappear….from view".
"And I only have eyes….for you".
The singer sang this….as Mandark and Autumn slow-danced by themselves. Mandark kissed Autumn's lips lovingly, while they danced, they slow-danced for a long while….Autumn laid her head down on Mandark's chest. Mandark smiled, as he held Autumn close, and she kissed his lips. They slow danced….while indeed the moon was high, and the stars were out….and the midnight light coerced them towards love. Autumn laid her head down, as she felt wallowed in her comfort. The dim, essence, and loving comfort. Autumn smiled, as she felt relaxed, nourished, and soothed in the comfort that Mandark provided. Autumn felt as if she was falling in love with the mad scientist. She was falling for the genius. She knew now….and had faith now in the intellectuals. They were altruistic. They were caring. They loved her…and they loved the workers….the workers like her. She smiled, as she fell asleep. Mandark kissed, and comforted her….as they danced within the night…..and they kept one another exceedingly close.
Mandark sat outside, smoking a cigarette, as he blew out some smoke. "Darling….you're anxious to leave already?". "We were having such a fun time….wouldn't you wish to stay for one more song?". Mandark asked, in his incredibly soothing, suave, relaxed, sexual, and calm register. "I would…but it's closing time inside". "They're asking everyone to leave". Autumn said.
"It's time to leave, hmm?". "Yes, I see your eyes look a little sleepy, baby". Mandark asked, gently with kind, loving, softened soothingness. "They do". "Because I want to go home, and go to bed". Autumn said. "I understand….we'll get you there….we'll get you there right away, darling". Mandark promised kindly with gentle soothingness. "Mmmm, you look so beautiful, honey". "I never knew how strong my love was for you….until now". "I feel so mesmerized by you". Mandark smiled a gentle, loving, soothing smile. "Me too". Autumn replied. He and Autumn smiled, as they shared a kiss….on the way home.
That night, Mandark got Autumn's medicine ready. "Here you go, honey". "This is exactly what we need". "What our dosage is for the evening". Mandark said, kindly with gentle soothingness. He gave Autumn her medicinal injection. He cleaned her upper arm, as he placed the medicine inside. "There you are". "Nice and ready for bed". Mandark said, in a gentle, soothing manner.
"Thank you". Autumn said. "Time for the other one". Mandark said, gently with kindness. He gave Autumn her oral medicine. "Nicely done". "You're all ready for bed, little one". "Little baby". Mandark smiled a gentle smile, as he giggled a bit. "My baby baby". "Baby baby". Mandark giggled, in a playful, bedtime manner, as he tapped Autumn's nose, kindly. He had on his silk, Barry White collection, pajamas. "So…do you mind if I slept in the same bed as you?". "I think we should try it…..it'd be nice….I'm already here….so". Mandark suggested, kindly in a soothing manner. "Would you feel comfortable with that?". "If not, it's ok". Mandark said, soothingly with softened kindness. "No, it's ok". "I'm ok". Autumn replied.
Mandark smiled a gentle, loving, and soothing manner, as he helped Autumn into bed. Then, he got into bed. "Mmm, it is getting much warmer outside….I've noticed". "It's not bad out there….at all". Mandark said, in a soothing, gentle, warm voice. "It really isn't". "It feels really nice". Autumn said. "I'm sure it does, honey". Mandark said, soothingly with gentle, kind warmth. "But it's even warmer here with you". "You've made it so wonderful, honey". Mandark said, in a gentle, kind, loving, and soothing voice. "Thank you". Autumn replied. Mandark and Autumn giggled a bit, as they began kissing. They kissed for a long while, as Mandark smiled, comforting Autumn. Autumn fell asleep, feeling much more comfortable. They slept….in their nice essence.
