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Chapter Twenty
The six days that Nora was counting became twice that many before Bo could return for a visit. Again, work kept him away...it was the only thing that could keep him away at this point. He was so in love...it was like their love was brand new. It was amazing, she was amazing. He could hardly wait to see her and Matthew again. He had told her he would be there on Saturday, but called and left a message that he couldn’t wait and would be there around midnight on Friday.
Nora could hardly wait to see him either. Her love for him had never died, it had just been stifled. It was so wonderful to feel again and to act on the love she felt for him. Now she was counting the hours until she could hold him again. She had spent the last several nights cuddling with her furry gorilla.
She went through Matthew’s nightly bedtime ritual with a happy heart. When he was finally tucked in for the night, she prepared for Bo’s visit. She took a long, leisurely shower and slipped on the new lingerie she had bought for him...a teddy this time rather than a demure nightgown. She smiled at her reflection in the bathroom mirror. I think he'll like this, she thought to herself. Then, after making sure her hair was right, she tied the sash of the matching robe and went to finish her other preparations.
Autumn had arrived with it’s colorful days and cool nights. Finally she was able to use her fireplace. When they were married, Bo had always built their fires; but, she had watched him enough to know the routine and soon had a cozy fire crackling. Then she placed a few blankets on the floor in front of the fire and tossed a few pillows on top. That looks inviting, she said to herself.
She remembered Bo’s remark about not having any candles in the house, so she recently purchased some and had placed them here and there on the tables and mantel. She lit each one at about 11:30. Now for some music and wine, then everything will be ready.
She had only a few minutes to relax when she saw Bo’s headlights as he parked. She jumped off the couch and went to the door to greet him. As soon as he stepped over the threshold, she was in his arms smothering him with kisses.
He laughed as she held him in a firm hug. “Hey Beautiful! This must mean you’ve been missing me.”
“You have no idea,” she said. “Welcome home, Sweetheart,” she said kissing him again his face between her hands. “I’ve missed you so much.”
“I’ve missed you too, Red...and Matthew...,” he said, his voice full of emotion. He gave her a long and lingering kiss. “So...are you going to let me all the way in or are we going to just make out on the threshold?”
She gave him a beautiful smile and pulled him into the cottage. He glanced over her shoulder at their surroundings.
“Wow, Red. What’s all this?”
“I planned a little welcome home,” she said quietly.
“It’s beautiful...and you...look at you. Mmmm...have I died and gone to heaven?” he said pulling her close again.
She laughed. “I don’t think so...I’m sure angels don’t dress like this…”
“Oh?” he said going for the tie on her robe. “Now I’ve gotta see how my angel is dressed…”
She let him untie the robe and open it. “OoOooo, Red,” he sighed looking at her.
“You like?” she questioned in a sultry voice.
“Oh yes! For me…?” he asked.
“All for you.”
He pulled her close to him and kissed her hungrily like he could never get enough. He started walking her backward toward the little bed on the floor.
“Would you like a drink?” she whispered as she began unbuttoning his shirt.
“No,” he murmured between kisses. “I want you... just you.”
He lowered her to the little bed where they finished undressing; and in the dancing glow of the firelight, she completely welcomed him home.
* * * * * * *
They lay basking in the warm glow of the fire and each other.
“That was...splendiferous,” Bo said squeezing her tight.
“OoooOoo,” she giggled. “ ‘Splendiferous’. That’s new...is it a real word?” she asked.
“Sure!” he said “Come on, Red...a smart lady like you has surely heard the word ‘splendiferous’ before.
“It’s not a common word, Bo...you sure you didn’t make it up?”
“Nope.” He gave a contented sigh.
She looked up at his profile as he stared at the ceiling. His hair was messy from their lovemaking. He was adorable in her eyes.
“So...what does this word ‘splendiferous’ mean exactly, Mr. Webster?”
“Mr. Webster? Oh, yeah! Mr. Webster...the dictionary guy….you’re making fun of me…”
“Never.”
“Well...it means... superb...divine...spiritual even,” he informed her nodding his head. That’s a good word to describe what we just experienced, don’t you think? Splendiferous..."
“Yeah...it was good...I’ll give you that…”
He twisted his head to look at her. “It was more than ‘good’ I hope! What I experienced was more than ‘good’! If it wasn’t, then I need to brush up on my skills!”
By this time she was laughing at him. He gave her a scowl.
“You’re right, my sweet love, it was more than good. It was…whatever that word was that you used…”
"Splendiferous!"
“Yeah, that.”
“Say it.”
“Splendiferous.”
He snuggled her tighter. “That’s better.”
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