Sweetp4u
Mischief Maker
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2001
- Posts
- 14,736
This thread is for myself and Veroe - Please send comments via PM messages, if any.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Orleans area
Malvolia Plantation
Route 90
New Orleans, LA
Dear Mr. Nichols,
Your presence is required, as well as James’. Enclosed is the gate code to enter the plantation, dinner will be precisely at 7 P.M., you may bring your wife as well. As this affair is a private matter, no others will be expected, nor welcomed. If all goes accordingly, you can expect the evening to end well and all debts settled in full.
Sincerely,
Miss Lilith Malvolia
Joseph must have read the letter a good ten times before it fully sank in. He had been expecting this, weeks ago. Its late arrival may have been merely because James did not turn eighteen until last week, but he had not expected an informal letter to be their summons. Emile, his beloved wife of forty-seven years sat at his side with their fingers entwined, trying not to speak her thoughts. They are honor bound to fulfil their part of the bargain, but it did not mean they had to enjoy any part of this. It was because of Lilith that they had children at all. The gift of Lilith’s generosity that they would be together for life, had four sons and two daughters. It was because of Lilith that they had a respectable farm of their own, did well enough to send all their children to college.. There were numerous reasons and things that Lilith had done over the years, and would do until they were both dead and buried. When Lilith gave her word to ‘take care of’ their family, she kept it.
“Joe.” Her voice was rough, their hands tightened without another word spoken. It was time to go.
“Go get the boy..” He said softly, standing from the end of their bed to approach the corner mirror and adjust his shirt, tuck it in and tighten his belt a bit more. He was a handsome man even in his mid-sixties, sun darkened skin, more grey than black hair, but still a full head of it. His laugh lines were smooth this night as he readied. He knew his wife’s thoughts, her reservations and he did not fully agree with his wife. Whatever may be in Lilith’s custody, he knew his son well enough to know that James would not likely bemoan the bargain. At least not at first. Mr. Nichols could still see the beautiful woman in his vivid memories, it did not evade them their notice of her lack of aging either. Emile took up her clutch, squared her shoulders and headed downstairs to collect James.
James was no longer a boy, now a grown, of legal age young man free to make his own choices in life.. Or should have been, at least. It had not been easy corralling his youngest whelp into behaving, the kid was a lady’s magnet, hell bent on liberty and wild rancorous freedoms of youth and bravado, and most definitely, stupidity. Yet they kept a tight leash on the lad, as ordered. Instilled old values on him, drove it home again and again, the family name, oaths and the importance of keeping your word and honouring your father, your mother and your name. Now it was time to test the eek of his last son. Tall and broad, he straightened to his full six-two height and headed in the wake of his wife. Get the old ford started up, and head into the wilds.
The property was about a hundred acres, fenced fully, gated and had security cameras every so many feet. The gate code was on a slip of paper, camera aimed at the driver’s face, but some where someone pushed a button and slid open as they approached. The driveway was long, lined with old oaks and smothered in ivy, moss and lovely over growth, moderately tamed.. For a reason. The house was impressive, as intended with many surrounding out buildings, including the old slave quarters, stables and storages. Massive came to mind, but its white beauty, even in dark of night was breath taking.
Lance stood in his standard casual suit, waiting as the vehicle pulled into the circular gravel drive, to open the door and assist Emile from the passenger side of the old truck. Ex-ranger, he now worked for Lilith, butler, escort, security, whatever her pleasure. He smiled and murmured a welcome to Emile, charming as always. Italian by birth, the man’s accent had an effect on all women and Emile’s flush was not missed by those looking upon the scene.
Lilith stood atop the grand stairs, smiling down at her guests as brown eyes sought her newest prize, James. “Welcome.” Gathering the hem of her evening dress, stepping aside as they began to ascend the stairs. “Dinner is waiting to be served..” A hint of something in her tone, perhaps due to their tardiness to the evening? Punctual is always best, but perhaps they were delayed by something important and not merely dragging their feet? Heated gaze fell to Joseph, a smile teasing at the corner of her full mouth. Well did she recall this man’s touch, a shame he would not leave his wife for immortality. “If you will follow me.” Was not a question but definitely an invitation as she spun on her strappy heels and swayed into home and parlor. “Please, take a moment to sit. Drinks?” She turned from Joseph to Emile and finally let her gaze move to the one she had been waiting for, James.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Orleans area
Malvolia Plantation
Route 90
New Orleans, LA
Dear Mr. Nichols,
Your presence is required, as well as James’. Enclosed is the gate code to enter the plantation, dinner will be precisely at 7 P.M., you may bring your wife as well. As this affair is a private matter, no others will be expected, nor welcomed. If all goes accordingly, you can expect the evening to end well and all debts settled in full.
Sincerely,
Miss Lilith Malvolia
Joseph must have read the letter a good ten times before it fully sank in. He had been expecting this, weeks ago. Its late arrival may have been merely because James did not turn eighteen until last week, but he had not expected an informal letter to be their summons. Emile, his beloved wife of forty-seven years sat at his side with their fingers entwined, trying not to speak her thoughts. They are honor bound to fulfil their part of the bargain, but it did not mean they had to enjoy any part of this. It was because of Lilith that they had children at all. The gift of Lilith’s generosity that they would be together for life, had four sons and two daughters. It was because of Lilith that they had a respectable farm of their own, did well enough to send all their children to college.. There were numerous reasons and things that Lilith had done over the years, and would do until they were both dead and buried. When Lilith gave her word to ‘take care of’ their family, she kept it.
“Joe.” Her voice was rough, their hands tightened without another word spoken. It was time to go.
“Go get the boy..” He said softly, standing from the end of their bed to approach the corner mirror and adjust his shirt, tuck it in and tighten his belt a bit more. He was a handsome man even in his mid-sixties, sun darkened skin, more grey than black hair, but still a full head of it. His laugh lines were smooth this night as he readied. He knew his wife’s thoughts, her reservations and he did not fully agree with his wife. Whatever may be in Lilith’s custody, he knew his son well enough to know that James would not likely bemoan the bargain. At least not at first. Mr. Nichols could still see the beautiful woman in his vivid memories, it did not evade them their notice of her lack of aging either. Emile took up her clutch, squared her shoulders and headed downstairs to collect James.
James was no longer a boy, now a grown, of legal age young man free to make his own choices in life.. Or should have been, at least. It had not been easy corralling his youngest whelp into behaving, the kid was a lady’s magnet, hell bent on liberty and wild rancorous freedoms of youth and bravado, and most definitely, stupidity. Yet they kept a tight leash on the lad, as ordered. Instilled old values on him, drove it home again and again, the family name, oaths and the importance of keeping your word and honouring your father, your mother and your name. Now it was time to test the eek of his last son. Tall and broad, he straightened to his full six-two height and headed in the wake of his wife. Get the old ford started up, and head into the wilds.
The property was about a hundred acres, fenced fully, gated and had security cameras every so many feet. The gate code was on a slip of paper, camera aimed at the driver’s face, but some where someone pushed a button and slid open as they approached. The driveway was long, lined with old oaks and smothered in ivy, moss and lovely over growth, moderately tamed.. For a reason. The house was impressive, as intended with many surrounding out buildings, including the old slave quarters, stables and storages. Massive came to mind, but its white beauty, even in dark of night was breath taking.
Lance stood in his standard casual suit, waiting as the vehicle pulled into the circular gravel drive, to open the door and assist Emile from the passenger side of the old truck. Ex-ranger, he now worked for Lilith, butler, escort, security, whatever her pleasure. He smiled and murmured a welcome to Emile, charming as always. Italian by birth, the man’s accent had an effect on all women and Emile’s flush was not missed by those looking upon the scene.
Lilith stood atop the grand stairs, smiling down at her guests as brown eyes sought her newest prize, James. “Welcome.” Gathering the hem of her evening dress, stepping aside as they began to ascend the stairs. “Dinner is waiting to be served..” A hint of something in her tone, perhaps due to their tardiness to the evening? Punctual is always best, but perhaps they were delayed by something important and not merely dragging their feet? Heated gaze fell to Joseph, a smile teasing at the corner of her full mouth. Well did she recall this man’s touch, a shame he would not leave his wife for immortality. “If you will follow me.” Was not a question but definitely an invitation as she spun on her strappy heels and swayed into home and parlor. “Please, take a moment to sit. Drinks?” She turned from Joseph to Emile and finally let her gaze move to the one she had been waiting for, James.