Later at the hotel
They had left the reception in a flurry of rice. Shari had thrown her bouquet of roses and they had been caught by an old unmarried acquaintance of hers.
They arrived at the hotel where the manager was on hand to greet them personally. Sara had done them a favor and gotten then the honeymoon suite at the best hotel in town on extremely short notice at her own expense and it included dinner and breakfast in the morning.
"Good evening, Mrs. Black called and said you were on your way. My name is Gregory Simms and I am manager here at the Regency."
"It's a pleasure, I'm Marcus O'Malley and this is my wife Shari," said Marcus shaking the manager's hand politely.
The manger was a fussy, thin man with graying red hair and a bald spot on the back of his head. He was impeccably dressed in a gray three piece suit with matching tie. His hair was brushed back to try to cover the bald spot as much as possible. He had intelligent gray eyes that seemed to observe them with a certain; shrewdness as if wondering how they knew someone as famous as the Blacks or how they were related to them. But all he said was: "Would you like dinner in your room or in the hotel dining room?"
"Shari?" asked Marcus quietly.
"Dining room I think," said Shari.
"And we'll take it right away. Neither of us ate much at the wedding reception or for breakfast either."
"Yes sir, I will have a porter see to your luggage."
The manager turned on his heels and was gone.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
Later
Marcus and Shari entered their room and Marcus shut the door and locked it. At this point both of them were having trouble controlling their mutual desires. They had left word with the manager that they were not to be disturbed unless it was an emergency like the hotel on fire.
They had only gotten through dinner with difficulty each feeling the sooner they finished the sooner they could be alone. Marcus had been dying to get his hands on her for months, but he had controlled himself—barely. And Shari had confided in him that the sooner they were legally wed the better. He took that to mean she couldn't wait either.
Shari who had been the first to enter the room turned and found herself in Marcus's arms in an instant she cuddled closer not caring if she wrinkled her wedding dress.
"Uh Shari you might want to remove that dress, before I can't control myself anymore and I rip it off you. I would really hate to ruin an expensive wedding dress," said Marcus his voice sounding somewhat strained with passion.
Shari nodded understanding the feeling as she was coming close to ripping his tux off him as well. She turned away and didn't see the look of deep love in his eyes as he watched her move gracefully across the room.
At this point Marcus could barely control himself as he watched Shari slowly remove the dress and lay it on the back of a chair. She then had on nothing but a bra and slip. Suddenly Marcus was at her side helping her pull the bra over her head. Then he was kissing her with as much restraint as he could muster, which wasn't much at this point. His discipline was in tatters as he slowly carried her to the bed still kissing her and as gently as possible laid her down. "I've waited a long time for this," he whispered passionately in her ear.
Shari moaned softly and brought her hand up to stroke his cheek tenderly. The touch seemed to electrify the currents that were already racing between them. Marcus continued to kiss her starting at her neck and making his way down to her navel where he stopped for a moment and used his tongue to lick a circle around her navel and then to taste the nectar within.
Shari gasped and practically came off the bed as exquisite pleasure shot through her like white-hot lightning. Her fingernails bit into his shoulders hard enough to leave marks.
"Stop teasing me Marcus," Shari gasped, her voice strained with passion. "Get on with it."
Marcus gave a husky chuckle, but otherwise did not reply. Finally, he moved down to her most private area and slowly entered her trying his best not to hurt her. Shari groaned again and she gripped his shoulders even tighter. She was on the verge of climax and Marcus was determined to give her pleasure before he gave into his own, even if it felt as though the effect was killing him.
Finally, he drew back this time thrusting deeper. She whimpered with pleasure.
After very few seconds Shari moved and Marcus groaned trying to control himself just a few more minutes. "Don't move minx I can barely control myself as it is."
Now it was Shari's turn to turn the tables on him and she rolled over until she could look into his handsome face. Then she gently started to kiss him torturing him as he had tortured her and by slowly beginning to place kisses on his lips and moved her way down to his neck and finally to his chest. Now it was Marcus's turn to groan. Even with his manhood still inside her she was able to turn the tables on him, not that he minded. Shari slowly worked her way down to his navel and slowly placed kisses all around it. Marcus gasped in pleasure and swiftly turned the tables on her once more only this time he poured his seed into her. He then collapsed on top of her and didn't have the energy to move for a long time.
He slowly rolled off of her and stared at her beautiful face. Her eyes were still wild with passion and love and her lips were rosy from his kisses. He couldn't help but feel arrogantly pleased with himself. He then smiled softly as Shari immediately rolled over to cuddle against his side her head on his chest. He stroked her hair tenderly and Shari silently looked up at him with a half smile.
"I never knew it could be like that," Shari whispered.
"Neither did, I," said Marcus gently kissing the top of her head. Her hair smelled like apricots and her skin was so soft that he wanted to run hands along it forever. He gave a contented sigh and closed his eyes in bliss. He was soon fast asleep.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
Shari awoke to find Marcus awake and watching her. "What time is it?" Shari mumbled sleepily.
"Around 1:00," said Marcus with a smile.
"A.M.?" groaned Shari wriggling into a more comfortable position against his chest.
"Stop wriggling minx. You're going to make me want you all over again and I know you must be tender." Already Marcus could feel his desire rising even as he tried to control it.
"Why do you think I'm wriggling?" Shari asked with a mischievous grin looking up at him. "But first, I think I'll take a bath in that Jacuzzi sized tub. Care to join me?" She raised an eyebrow questioningly at him
She rose and headed towards the tub and Marcus just watched as she turned on the flow of hot water and waited for the tub to fill. The tub was one of the huge ones sunk into the floor big enough to bathe a whole family in. Marcus suspected that Shari had more in mind then a simple bath for he had seen that mischievous glint in her eyes before she had turned away.
He had a feeling that Shari had something planned not that he minded. He was looking forward to spending the rest of his life with her—all the teasing and the laughter. Suddenly the water stopped and Marcus watched as Shari gracefully stepped into the hot water and leaned back with a pleased sigh. The tub was round and had benches all around to sit on and just enjoy the hot water. Marcus rose and approached the tub sliding down beside her. Not a word was spoken for a few minutes as they slowly relaxed. Suddenly Shari moved and tackled him ending up on his lap. She stretched and kissed him. Marcus responded immediately to the kiss and kissed her back his tongue entering her mouth and mating with hers. Shari groaned and they could feel mutual desire rising between them again. They ended up making love right there in the water and they also splashed and played, then made love again. Marcus felt like a kid again and he also felt drunk on his love for the lady at his side. Finally, they got out all wrinkled like prunes and both observed the mess they had made. Not only was there water on the rim of the tub, there was water on the tiled area surrounding the tub.
"What a mess," Shari observed somewhat playfully. Suddenly she yawned and Marcus was instantly at her side leading her back to bed.
"Back to bed minx," said Marcus. "We have a busy day tomorrow."
"Yes sir," said Shari mockingly. Suddenly she yawned again and she plopped down on her side of the bed without complaint. Marcus climbed in beside her and she immediately snuggled up against his side her head pillowed on his chest. She was instantly asleep. Marcus kissed the top of her head and he too went to sleep with a contented smile on his face.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
The next morning they were up by eight and out the door by nine-thirty. They had gotten dressed and had a quick breakfast over much teasing and laughter. They took the limo, which was waiting to the airport to find the plane already ready and waiting. Dave was standing beside it waiting. "It's about time you get here," Dave teased as soon as he saw them. "I've been here for hours already. Well come on board and let's get this plane in the air."
They boarded the plane and took their seats side by side. "This is flight 107 to Paris France. This is Dave Richmon and I'll be your pilot this morning."
Shari missed the rest of the announcement as the word Paris sunk in. "Marcus, Paris is where we are going?" asked Shari trying to control her excitement.
"Yes. Are you surprised?" asked Marcus with a smile covertly watching her.
"Surprised?" Shari asked still in shock. "Flabbergasted is more like it." She got up and threw herself into his lap and; put her arms around his neck, and thoroughly kissed him.
Marcus could feel his desire rising within his chest, but he controlled it with difficulty. Now was not the time or the place to make love. It would have to wait until they were on the ground and that would be sixteen or seventeen hours to Paris with at least one stop for gas on the way. Finally, Shari leaned against his chest and he put his arms around her.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
"How's everything going?" asked Dave coming out of the cockpit.
"Just fine," said Marcus. They had been in the air for several hours at this point and it was 1:00 in the afternoon.
"Ready for some lunch?" asked Dave.
Shari stirred in Marcus's arms and opened her eyes. "Did somebody mention lunch?"
Marcus and Dave laughed and Shari blushed and wrinkled her nose at them. "I'm ready," said Shari. "I, for one, am starved.
"I admit I'm hungry to. Breakfast seems hours ago."
"It was hours ago," Shari teased him.
"You know perfectly well what I meant minx," Marcus teased back.
Dave grinned as he observed the interaction. They kind of reminded him of himself and Kate. "Well Sara packed a picnic lunch for you two. It's in the fridge in the back. "I'll just get it for you." Dave turned and headed to the back and returned a few minutes later with a good-sized picnic basket. Shari was back in her seat with her tray already down.
"Sara really didn't have to do all this," Marcus protested already knowing it would do no good. Sara could be very stubborn when she wanted to be.
"It's true she didn't have to, but she wanted to. She can be a very stubborn lady when she wants to be."
"Don't I know it," said Marcus with a sigh.
"I'll tell you what she told me just this morning. She said that you were family and families do things for each other and that they also take care of each other.
"What a nice sentiment," said Shari. "And one I agree with wholeheartedly." Shari looked into the basket and found sandwiches, potato chips, drinks and even cupcakes for dessert. The sandwiches were wrapped in plastic wrap and looked like ham, turkey, roast beef and cheese.
"There's enough for everyone," said Shari, "Hungry Dave?"
"Of course," said Dave. "I'm always hungry."
"Then why don't you sit down and eat with us? After; you take, one of the sandwiches to the copilot. Just because he's flying the plane doesn't mean he has to starve."
Marcus silently agreed and Dave nodded. He returned a few minutes later and grabbed his own sandwich and drink and sat down with them.
"Umm Sara makes good sandwiches," said Dave after he took a couple of bites and swallowing. "Of course, I ought to know since she made a lot of meals back when Thomas Krane was chasing her." Dave shuddered as he spoke. Just remembering Krane sent a shiver up his spine.
They ate in silence for awhile and Dave finished his off first. "Well, I better get back. I can't let Dean do all the flying."
"Here have a cupcake," said Shari handing him two. "I suspect my mom made them. She knows I love them."
"Thanks," said Dave taking them both. He turned and headed towards the cockpit.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
Later they landed and were taken to the hotel. It was early morning around six a.m. Paris time. Neither one of them was tired for they had slept on the flight a lot of the way. Dave had promised to return for them in two weeks time. He had then found them a cab and they were on their way to the Lexor hotel.
"Welcome, welcome to Paris and to the Lexor hotel," greeted the desk clerk as they entered the hotel. "Do you have reservations?"
"Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus O'Malley," said Marcus.
"Ah yes, you have the honeymoon suite," said the clerk pushing his glasses up on his nose as he looked at the reservations.
"That's right," said Marcus.
"I'll have a porter take your bags to your room. Would you like breakfast sent to your room?"
"That would be fine," said Marcus.
The clerk handed them two electronic card keys and said, "That will be top floor room 810."
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
A little later Shari plopped down on the bed with a sigh. "I can still hardly believe we're in Paris the city of romance."
Marcus came over and kissed her and Shari responded. "Why don't we go explore?" Marcus suggested
"Great idea," said Shari giving him a kiss. "After all, we might never get back so we might as well enjoy it while we can."
"That is if we can stay out of bed," Marcus chuckled looking at her with a twinkle in his eyes.
"To true," said Shari and kissed him yet again.
"We keep this up and we won't even get out of the room for two weeks," said Marcus.
"I wouldn't mind," said Shari kissing him again. "Of course, we should see at least some of the city. It would seem a waste to be in one of the most romantic cities in the world and not at least tour some of it."
"To true," Marcus agreed copying Shari's earlier phrase.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
They explored the Seine with all of its shops and stands along its shores. Shari bought several trinkets and they laughed and joked as they explored. People who saw them together realized that the two young people were very much in love. They moved as one and even finished each other's sentences. Marcus of course, was always on the alert for trouble. Pickpockets, thieves; and such, just in case.
They had lunch at a little French café and then took a carriage ride around the city.
"Isn't Paris beautiful?" Shari mumbled looking out the window.
"You're more beautiful minx," Marcus said with feeling.
Shari blushed at the obvious compliment. Marcus laughed softly at her expression and Shari leaned against his shoulder while still looking out the window of the horse drawn carriage. Marcus put his arm around her shoulder and kissed her gently as they rode around Paris.
~~~Beyond the Future~~~
