Chapter Five #2
It turned out taking care of the house was easier than she expected.
While huge, it was well designed and organized.
Everything had a place and Marcus had top of the line equipment.
The vacuum practically ran itself and as most of the floors were gleaming hardwood, it was a snap.
Laundry was nothing like going to the seedy laundromat she’d used, and his dryer sensed when the clothes were done and kept them from wrinkling.
Sue had to admit it was more than a fair trade.
He was naturally neat and although she could be a slob on occasion, she was already in the habit of picking up after herself.
She hated cleaning the bathroom, especially the toilet and bidet, but she had sturdy rubber gloves and forced her way through it.
On the weekend Kelsey and Ty arrived bright and early bearing gifts and Sue fell on the box of donuts like a mad woman as Marcus watched in disapproval. She ate half the custard filled treat in one bite, her mouth too full to reply as he scolded her.
”There is not one thing in that donut that’s good for you.”
“I do…nut care,” she quipped, wiping the custard from her chin with her finger and sucking it clean.
Ty laughed at her antics and Kelsey chewed her lip.
“You’re not mad that we brought them, are you Marcus?” she asked.
“No,” he assured her, “but you shouldn’t have gotten a dozen and you will take what’s left back home with you. She’ll never cook another thing as long as there are alternatives in the house,” he sighed getting an apple out of the bowl.
“Eating fruit is good for you,” Sue approved as she reached for another donut and got her hand slapped for it.
“One is enough, Red,” he told her, tossing her the apple. She almost shot it back at him, but thought better of it.
Taking a small bite she mumbled something about ‘food Gestapo’ that had Marcus raising his eyebrow in warning.
“Are you ready to hit the lake?” Ty asked his brother, thinking it might be a good time to change the subject.
“Yeah, just let me grab my jacket. Do you girls want to try your luck with a pole?”
“No thanks,” Sue replied, “Kelsey and I have lots to catch up on and it doesn’t include slimy creatures looking at us with big glassy eyes,” she finished with a shiver.
“I prefer my fish between two buns with lots of tartar sauce and cheese. Just so you know, don’t come back like some mountain man with a string of fish that I’m going to put down the garbage disposal the first chance I get. ”
“Don’t worry, we usually throw them back in the lake,” Ty assured her with a grin.
“Good,” she replied, waving them toward the door. “You guys go have fun with your worms, just leave the donuts.”
“I should take them with me and get rid of them,” Marcus threatened before kissing her breathless.
“You can try,” Sue gasped breathlessly, snatching up the box and tucking it under her arm, “but I’m a pretty fast runner.”
“Be that as it may honey, you have to come home sometime,” he grinned with an evil twinkle in his eyes.
Sue put the box back on the counter and gave him the stink eye as he walked out the door smiling.
As soon as they were gone she poured herself a cup of coffee and got Kelsey a glass of milk. Moving the donuts to the table the girls sat down, glad to have some time alone.
“So,” Sue asked, picking out a chocolate glazed and setting it on a napkin. “How’s it going? You look good Kelsey,” she observed, picking a piece off and savoring it slowly, “rested and healthy. Are you getting along all right? Are you happy?”
“Things are good, kind of quiet during the day, but that’s something I’m getting used to. I’m sorry I haven’t called you but I know Marcus is home all the time and truthfully I didn’t want him to answer the phone.”
“Why not?” Sue asked curious
“Well, I wouldn’t want him to tell Ty that I’m calling and have him think I’m bored with my new life. He’s so good to me. Every night after dinner he holds me on his lap and we watch something on TV, although truthfully I can barely keep my mind on what I’m watching when his hands are on me.”
“Have you done the nasty yet?” Sue asked smiling.
“No, not yet, but I’m sure it’s coming soon. How long can a man control himself? I know he gets hard every time he touches me. I feel guilty making him wait so long.”
“Are you sleeping together in the same bed?”
“I have my own room. It’s real pretty, but he told me today on the way over that he wants me to think about sharing his bed. I asked him if that would make it harder on him and he laughed. He said it couldn’t get any harder and he just wants to hold me at night until I’m ready.”
“Wow, he’s one of a kind. Most men would have had you naked as soon as you were in the door.”
‘Ty’s not like that, he knows about my past and he doesn’t want to scare me, but I have to do something.
He took me to see his practice and he just hired a new receptionist. Her name is Shelly and she’s very pretty.
The looks she was giving me behind his back were a warning, plain and simple.
If she gets the chance she’ll make a move on him for sure,” Kelsey sighed, propping her chin on her hands.
“Have you been watching your movie, Kels? “ Sue asked, pushing what was left of her treat aside
“I watch it all the time and I think I have it down pat. What about you and Marcus? How’s that working out?”
“The man’s phenomenal,” Sue replied blushing. “If Ty’s even half the lover Marcus is you won’t even need that movie. We weren’t in the house ten minutes before we ended up in bed and every day is amazing.”
“What about the other stuff, the spanking thing?” Kelsey asked her face on fire.
“Well, it’s not too bad. I mean he can’t walk by me without slapping my ass, but I kinda like it.
The first day he gave me what he considered an erotic spanking and I gotta tell you Kels, it blew my mind.
Part of it might have been because I was so damn hot for him, but let me tell you, that man wasn’t bragging.
He was just stating the truth. He knows his way around a woman’s body like nobody I’ve ever met.
All he has to do is look at me in a certain way and I’m already wet.
It’s a little scary and it gives him a power over me I’m not happy about.
I try not to think about what will happen at the end of our contract, but…
Kels I’m not sure I could walk away at this point, what will it be like after a year? ”
“Maybe in a year you won’t like him so much,” Kelsey suggested hopefully, taking her hand.
“Yeah,” Sue agreed, struggling to push that worry aside. “Maybe by then he will have turned into a real dickhead and I’ll be happy to get away from him, who knows? Want to see the house?”
“Sure,” Kelsey replied, wondering where she would be in a year.
While awed at the size and beauty of the lodge Kelsey, was perfectly happy with Ty’s house.
It was smaller but comfortable and much easier to clean, a job she didn’t envy in the least. Sue took two donuts out of the box once they were back in the kitchen and put them in a baggie, hiding them in the back of a cupboard.
After rinsing out their cups and putting them in the dishwasher she and Kelsey went out on the deck and made themselves comfortable.
They could see the guys out on the lake and continued to talk freely.
“So,” began Ty dropping his line in the water. “What’s so important and private that we had to come out to the middle of the lake to discuss it?”
“I had to fire Mrs. Trowel,” Marcus informed him calmly. “And while that’s not a big deal in and of itself, the reason is of some concern.”
“Go on,” Ty told him.
“Susan left her copy of our contract on her dresser and Mrs. Trowel read it when she came in to clean. She was incredibly condescending and rude to Sue. I had to let her go.”
“What did she actually say to Susan?”
“She basically accused her of being a paid slut and asked if she should call her ‘Sugar’?” Marcus stated dryly.
“I’ll bet that went over well,” Ty snorted.
“Yeah, it was great; Red came unglued and called her a helmet head.”
“That’s really funny bro, because I’ve often thought the same thing,” Ty laughed.
“Me too, but that’s beside the point. I wanted to give you a heads up, in case the word gets out around town.
You were away at the same time I was and then we both came back with new women in our lives.
It’s pretty suspicious. I warned her about the confidentiality agreement she signed when she came to work here, but I don’t have any idea if she’ll keep her mouth shut.
You know every time she comes she’s full of local gossip. ”
“Do you think I should tell Kelsey about it?”
“I don’t know,” Marcus replied. “I’m not really worried about Red, she’d be pissed if someone said something to her, but she’ll come back swinging. Kelsey would just be mortified. How are things going anyway?”
“As well as can be expected,” Ty sighed.
“She’s quite a little lady, if you know what I mean.
She’s fully dressed when she comes out of her room, cleans the house even when it doesn’t need it and is learning to cook.
The girl would wait on me hand and foot if I’d let her.
I’ve taken her around town and introduced her to my staff as my fiancé, but she’s like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, jumpy. ”
“Have you made love to her yet?”
“No, and I can’t see it happening right away.
Oh, she lets me kiss her and she snuggles on my lap every night, but if I make the slightest move to take things further she suddenly remembers something she needs to do and it just can’t wait.
I’m so frustrated I can hardly work, but I promised I wouldn’t touch her until she’s ready and I mean to keep my word. ”
“Some promises are meant to be broken,” Marcus replied. “Hell man, why don’t you take her and put the poor girl out of her misery. She’s terrified and the longer it goes on the more frightened she’ll be. You need to physically show her that you’re not going to hurt her.”
“Oh yeah, that will work. I’m not going to hurt you, but get your clothes off because I’m going to fuck you whether you want to or not. That’s so reassuring, bro.”
“I see your point. Maybe a few drinks would help her relax. Let’s plan on going into the city one night next week for dinner and drinks. It will do both of the girls good to get out of the house.”
“Okay, that’s a good idea even if nothing comes of it with Kelsey. So what are we going to do about Mrs. Trowel? If the tabloids get hold of this…”
“If they get a hold of this, my next book will shoot to the best sellers list before it’s even out,” Marcus laughed. “People love a scandal, but it won’t do much for Kelsey’s self-esteem.”
“Point taken,” Ty replied, more concerned now than ever. “Maybe you should give Sam a call. This probably isn’t the first time something like this has happened.”
“You're right. I’ll call him and see what he thinks might be our best option.”
“Good, let’s get back to the house. Fake fishing is not my idea of a great way to spend my day off.”
Marcus pulled his line out of the water and started rowing back towards shore.
“I’ve told Kelsey I want her to start sleeping in my bed. I won’t touch her or anything, but it will help her get used to being physically close to me.”
“You’re going to put that girl in your bed and not touch her?” Marcus asked in disbelief.
“Yeah, why not? I can’t sleep knowing she’s in the other room anyway; I might at least enjoy her warmth.”
“You’re a better man than me,” Marcus snorted. “I can’t get within five feet of Sue without thinking about having her upstairs, or over the counter or any other place that’s handy.”
“Gee, thanks for sharing. That makes me feel a whole lot better, knowing you’re so damned satisfied.”
“Oh I am Ty; you have no idea how satisfied,” Marcus said grinning.
“Just shut up and row, will you.”