A Passion For The Past

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Carl

Carl couldn't believe all this good stuff that was happening to him and he shivered thinkn' how he almost screwed it all up. Her ideas about the wedding pleased him and he felt it would honor Mollys memory and give a feeling of peace and hope to the farm. Even though he wasn't a prayin' man he had to give a little thanks to someone who must'a been watchin' out for him and Missy.

It wasn't long before they were at her trailer and he looked at the neat yard and the flowers growing all around and had a vision of Missy tending the garden on the farm bending over digging in the soft ground, the little midnight cat alongside of her begging her to take her to the barn for some fresh milk.

He picked her up out of the car seat and carried her through the door into the bedroom and layed her on the bed.

"Now, You just rest here a while I'll get you something to drink and maybe rustle up some food if you're hungry, honey. "

He looked down into her dark eyes that shown with love and he wanted her right then and there but after giving her a soft kiss straightened up and turned to go to the kitchen.

 

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Missy

"Now, You just rest here a while I'll get you something to drink and maybe rustle up some food if you're hungry, honey. " after a soft kiss from him she had to laugh but not till he was in to the kitchen. she saw that look he held in his eyes fro her and knew it well enough already, both knew she was not up for that yet but she still felt a stirring watching him just being him in his arms alone would do that to her as well? She leaned back in her bead watching him the trailer was small but big enough for her as she could see him down the single hallway finding some tea and something else for her as she smiled.

"Carl, I'm OK really i can do that just come sit me love i missed you."

he came back but with a tray of tea and toast all he could find she hadn't been to the market yet since her return trip from the farm. her eyes lingered to him as she took the cup of tea and drank it slowly her gaze locked to him as she set it to the bed side table and patted the spot beside her.

"well... Welcome to my humble abode its not much but its home for me at the moment till i get home with you where we belong." her hand lifted to run though his hair softly as she tilted her head staring at him." how did you get here how did you know i was hurt? I'm so glad your here and so happy you asked me to marry you.. even with out a ring." she had to tease him some it wouldn't be Missy if she did'nt

 

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Carl

"Sure ain't much in your frig honey." Carl said trying to keep the conversation light feeling tempted to smother her with kisses and make love with her right now, but wanting to hold off until they both had a chance to rest and relax and ease into it slowly. Besides part of him wanted to just be with her as it was love that he was feeling not just passion. Maybe I should order some pizz...He grinned thinking maybe he shouldn't even be thinkin' about pizza much less talkin' about it.

She grinned back and he knew she was in a funnin' mood too and just happy they were together. the comment about the ring didn't bother him a bit as there would be a time for that later when he could do it up right. for now his word and her acceptance was all either of them needed.

"Ooops, forgot the sugar , sugar." he said suddenly and got up trying to hide a chuckle, went to the kitchen.

he rummaged around in there for a bit and returned, his hands behind his back his face trying to look serious.

"Got something for you honey, pick a hand," he said as he held them out in front of him his fists closed.

She picked the left one and he beamed, she had guessed right and when he opened it up, she giggled. In his hand was a twist tie from a bread package forming a ring sized circle and fastened to the ends was a carrot a little bitty one he'd found in the vegetable drawer.

"Its a full carrot he said chuckling bet you hadn't figured on that."

He leaned down and put it on her finger and then kissed her his hand holding hers to make sure she didn't up and swat him. He saw fire in her eyes when he backed away but knew it wasn't anger just a desire to get back at him for the trick he'd pulled.

 

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Missy

"Ooops, forgot the sugar , sugar," he said suddenly and got up trying to hide a chuckle, went to the kitchen.

She shook her head and had to laugh watching him. She had never had anyone in her room before but it felt right not even Brain had come into her bedroom in the trailer. This was her own personal domain, yet with Carl it didn't matter if sort of somehow felt right. she wondered what he was up to when he came back holding out his two hands? she played along and picked the left finding his surprise she laughed held out her hand fro him to slip the ring onto her finger.

"Its a full carrot he said chuckling bet you hadn't figured on that."

He was smart to take hold of both hands she would have swatted him to and good for that matter. As she then laughed seeing him back up some.

"That's right your learning" she nodded her head as she again laughed then looked to that ring on her finger," just for that it better be at least a carrot and the kind that sparkles not rots or turns my finger green either Mr. Anderson. You got that?"

She grabbed him hand and she pulled him back to her it was her that kissed him this time/ her lips pressed to his her arms slide up along his as she rested them behind his neck caressing him softly as she pulled him down over top of her. not a kiss fill with demanding passion ore even wanton desire but one filled with love and devotion a promise of what was yet to come her eyes locked to his as she gazed back to him a long deep smile etched over her features as she broke the kiss and held only inches from his lips as she whisper back to him.

"I love you Carl... I don't need fancy rings or anything to tell me that or that I am your and you are mine. I feel it here" One hand lowered to press at his chest," the beating of your heart sounds in my own we where meant to be my love. The sprits have spoken it is a bond that will never be broken. I love you"

 

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Carl

"The spirits have spoken it is a bond that will never be broken. I love you"

Carls heart nearly burst when he heard the words I love you coming from Missys lips, and he knew it to be true when she spoke of the spirit.

Everything that had happened between them in the last few days had a special meaning to him, even the fact that she had been sent to talk about the mound with him and her acceptance of his decision to leave the mound remain intact. Now all he had to do was to take her back with him to the farm and marry her so that they could carry on the wishes of the spirits of her and Mollys forefathers. His too for that matter because he believed that all men regardless of their race at one time sprang from the same root and were part of the same tree.

" I love you too Missy." he wispered back and kissed again her sweet lips.

He sat up, pulled off his boots and laid down on the bed yawning "Could use a little shuteye myself he remarked and patting the side of the bed said softly "Care to join me?" Then grinning he added "No monkey business now, just sleep ok."

He pulled her down to him and sighed when he felt her head on his shoulder and her arms around him.
Yes, Carl he told himself before he fell asleep you're sure enough one lucky guy.

 

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Missy

She__ moved in to snuggel_ up close to him_, she felt_ so comfortable with him_ so right in his arms . " I'm to tired for monkey business love," A slow sigh as she closed her eyes and___ before she knew it she was fast asleep clothes and all.

The sound of the alarm clock woke them both as it sounded_ beside them. They slept all thought the nightand into the morning not even a word between then so comfy and safe and secure . she smiled feeling him reaching to hit the alarm and she looked up seeing him looking__ back down at her with that big ole grin.

"Morning sunshine," he smiled_ down with a kiss to her forehead , that's all he could reach she was wrapped up tight against him clinging to him. A mass of arms and legs twinned together she hugged him and yawned looking up smiling.

"Morning Carl ... sleep well? And I can get use to this very easily . I like waking up next to you my darling."

She lifted up and pressed a kiss to his lips softly ."Mmm... Oh yea I can get use to this." She grinned back rolling over top of him now kissing her way down his neck and to his shoulders nuzzling her way into his chest , nipping at a nipple as she teased kissing across his chest as he looked up and winked.

"This OK with you ...: she gave him and evil smirk, " Do you like waking up next to me ha."

All the time kissing his chest and neck nibbling away teasing him then rolling over and lifting up and away from him. He was left there staring at her in disbelief as she chuckled, And walked into the bathroom. Shutting the door behind her leaving him laying there staring back at her flabbergasted while she teased him like that , and then just up and left him. The water turned on in the other room and she opened the door and threw her clothes one at a time out to him... "Coming in the waters fine" She winked at him and laughed leaving the door open as he caught of a glimpse of her bares butt while she the moved into the shower laughing hopping he would join her.

 

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Carl

"Come in, the waters fine"

Carl heard her say. The sound of her voice sent pleasant chills up and down his spine and her naked body disappearing behind the curtain made him catch his breath.
Eager to join her and rested from so much sleep he was full of mischevious energy. He grinned as he replied. "Don't mind if I do mam, after all it's important that we conserve water here in the East and no doubt this little trailer of yours don't have much of the hot stuff. , water that is he added. I Id better shuck these clothes and get my share before it runs out."
He quickly undressed and pushing the shower curtain back stood there a moment enjoying the delightfull scene in front of him.
Water cascaded down her tawny body making it shine like polished wood. Her hands were in her hair as she stood there still for a moment consious of his scruteny motionless as if she wanted to give him this silent gift of her naked presence.. to put somewhere in his memory forever. Her eyes were closed as she stood there, her breasts jutted out and up pulled by the strong muscles of her underarms. The dark aureoles and the hard nipples dark glistened as the water moved over them and continued down her body. it disappeared into the soft downy nest on her rounded mound and then reappeared streaming down her long slender legs finallly puddling on the shower floor.

"Enjoying the show, she quipped, get you butt in here if you're so afraid of wasting hot water. beside that your getting the bathroom floor wet.'

Carl looked sheepishly behind him at the puddle left by the water that had escaped through the open curtain. "Oooops, he said sorry about that."

I'll wash your back." he said thickly, aroused by the sight of her naked body, his body wanting to make love with her right this instant but his mind wanting to spend some time playing at it first.

Missy handed him the wash cloth allready genterously soaped and turned her back to him wiggling her butt and stepping back to where she knew his cock stood erect and glistening now as the water bouncing off her beck streamed around it. Resisting the desire to take his hand and push it downward and forward between her open thighs he concentrated on scrubbing her back starting at her shoulders and making soapy circles. Moving under her arms she giggled as she rised them.

"Need another cloth." he said his vioce deep and lustfull. she took one off the ledge and handed it to him and raised her arms again placing them on the wall of the enclosure. mmmmmmm feels good she murmured as Carls hands came around her waist one one each side and cupped each globe holding her this way for a moment before continuing to wash circling each rounded surface lightly caressing with each stroke untill reaching the nipples he moved more vigorously feeling them stiffen beneath the cloth.

"I love that Carl." she murmured and even though he was ready to move on he continued to masasage her breasts kneading them lightly passing the cloth across each tip again and again.

 

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Missy

She moaned leaning back against him resting her head to his shoulder as she moaned and pressed her lips to the side of his throat. The warmth of the water and the touch of her kiss to his throat started her own fire. She moaned back against her kiss feeling her nipples coming alive at his touch so erect and so sensitive she squirmed against his erection feeling it poking against the crack of her bottom. Hands slowly slide down along his sides slide slowly up and down as she closed her eyes and basted in the glory of his touch his body so close to hers. The water was warm and soothing his touch electrifying but she had chills her body craved more and they both knew it. his hand traveled from her breast after his finger slide over that cloth to tweak her nipples harder one last time as she cried out under sweet surrender.

"Oh Carl.... Ohhhh"

This seemed to urge him on even more now his hands along with the cloth moved over her soapy body gliding down over her belly and to the softy dark mound between her legs he toyed with the hair there letting his fingers mix and glide over the m outh of her folds teasing her as she squirmed more even lifting up trying to feel his fingers to the nub that was already hard and poking out to him begging from his attentions.

With her body being so slick with the soapy lather his was becoming the same she squirmed against him feeling the head of his shaft slip between her crack as he grinds back to her as it grazed the puckered rim of her bottom. She bite her lips and opened her eyes feeling him so close to her like this she even heard his moans a he to knew what had happened she slowly moved against him a hint of wickedness there as she moaned even louder and became even more aroused at this. his fingers played over her sweet mound then rolled her clit as she shift again causing his length to slid down and lift against her opening.

"Oh... Carl ... yes ... make love to me ... please I love you so much I need you ."

Her eyes lite up with the fire of her own desires and the love she felt for him. Their bodies so slick and slippery from the soap hands roamed over both of then hers to his sides and bottom where she could reach from behind ad his roaming her lower reigns now from before his caress to her breast still evident as they both moaned with the water streaming down over the two.

 

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Carl

"Oh... Carl ... yes ... make love to me ... please I love you so much I need you ."[/I

Her word inflamed him and his hard shaft the tip just touching the velvety entrance involentarily jerked upwards.

I love you too Missy, and want you very much right now. he murmured his voice thick with desire against her neck. Holding her body still he folowed the invountary movement with one of intent and purpose to slowly fill her up with his length to join their bodies together in this very intense way to reafirm his love, his need and his desire.
Fully enclosed in that wonderful velvety soft place he held her luxurating in the water cascading down their bodies creating a feeling of even more oneness as he closed his eyes and thought of all the places they were so intensly connected, his mouth upon her neck suckling at the soft flesh behind her ear, his left hand enclosing her left breast the cloth now forgotten laying on the shower floor, his right hand covering her mound his fingers theaded in the soft wet hair his fingers gently stroking her clit.

Her right hand reaching back behind his head pulled him deeper into his kiss and her left hand around his butt pushed him deeper into her body. For what seemed like an eternity they stood melded together unti by the same combined desire began to move but not apart rather together, as one.

Bending over spreading her legs she pulled him with her, holding him from the inside as well until he was in a place where he could withdraw and plunge back in. she welcomed every plunging stroke pushing against him at the same time her hand now moving to the front to cover his as his fingers continued to caress her clit his thumb and forefinger rolling the hard nub in a clrcle motion his other hand continued at her breast in the same fashion. As he heard her moan out her pleasure he pulled his head back straining against his plunging lower motion. Her other hand now free went to her other breast kneading it the same as him.

Together they plunged onward toward the same end driven by a need that they both shared. A need to come to a place that they had been before and wanted very much to go to again. The end came for both of them and they welcomed it as their bodies spasmed together releasing the tension. They willingly let it go knowing it was the finish they had waited for yet knowing it was also a begining, knowing that it would renew and strenghten their love in every way.

 

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Missy

"now that's what i call a shower, thoroughly cleaned in side and out now missy. "
They both laughed realizing the water was turning colder as they stood there and she slipped on out feeling him slipping form her heated folds as she moaned holding out her hand to him as he stepped out taking a firm grip. then lifting her up into his waiting arms kissing her all over her wet neck and chest growling playfully.

"Now not sure how much water we saved by taking a show together but it sure was fun. And I can't wait to do that in that big bathroom back at the cabin on the farm. as your wife."

She did beam back up to him as she said that thinking the same thing as her hugged her and carried her to the bedroom setting her lightly to the bed with one last nibble to her breast and a growl as she swatted his bear bottom with the towel in her hand. he jumped rubbing his backside." hey that stings" she laughed

"Good it was mente to now where late look at the time we have to get to the office to sigh those papers and get airline reservation fro use to return and a wedding to plane a quick one I got you now and IM not letting you out of my sight till I have a ring on this finger Mr. Anderson."

He grinned hearing her already having a few idea in the works or at least in the back of his mind he nodded his agreement to her." All right Miss Hazard so to be Mrs. Anderson get your self dressed and I will be right out after I shave I'll be ready but IM driving I saw that jeep and I want to get you back their in one piece."

She just huffed and hurrying into a Jean skirt and a simple blue off the shoulder peasant blouse. he shaved and got dressed picking up the phone and calling his friend Sam told him he was tying the knot and to get things ready he rattled off a few ides about a field wild flowers and outdoor ceremony in front of a fire ring a native shaman he knew up in the hills and such the rest he would deal with when he returned he was a sneaky one he yelled out he was coming as Missy was at the front door waiting..

" come on slow poke no time for coffee how thanks to that long shower and you be slow come one Carl get her butt out here"

 

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Carl

"Sorry I'm so slow." he quiped as he came through the door tucking his shirtails into his pants and pulling at his suitcase. He had that shit eating grin on his face and Missy stuck out her tongue knowing he was up to something.

"But being slow ain't all that bad is it sugar he added seeing she was in a teasing mood too. That was one of the things he loved about her. After they made love she was so full of natural joy and happiness like having the tension released brought her to a free and natural place. It was true for him too and that was why it was so good. Well one of the reasons he surmised the main one being of course was she sure knew how to satisfy him and had all the right equipment and moves to do it. This free and natural feeling lasted long after their lovemaking ended and today was no different maybe even a little more so as Carl put his bag in the car and helped Missy into the passenger seat, pinching her butt in the process.
"And as far as being slow sugar good things are worth waiting for and what we both got is something mighty good."

 

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Missy

She smiled and winked. Well, since your getting bags mine are packed and behind the front door so would you mine?" not telling him there where three large bags packet to the hilt with everything she had to have with her at least to get started down there at the farm.

Carl shook his head muttering about women and making him work already as she lifted the two bags and grunted," hey what you got in this thing another man or something?" The both laughed as he got the last bag in the jeep and got in the drivers side.

"So what are you up to old man ? I saw that shit eating grin on your face back there your up to something I can see it?"

Carl just smiled and patted her thing," it's love baby pure ands simple, just love." He started the engine and shifted into gear taking off back to the university his hand returning back to her thigh as they drove up 95 heading into town, he kept playing with her lifting that hand higher up her skirt driving they both laughed happy and very content.

"I got everything set, the map, directions everything as soon as those papers agree sighed you say your good byes wrap up what you got to do we are off to start our new life together its about a 8 to 12 hour drive. I think give or take a few stops never been out on this side of the county before, might stop or we can drive straight thought its up to you"

She grinned even laughed as she leaned over and kissed his cheek telling him how to get back to work then pulled into the parking lot in her spot. she leaned over and kissed him deeply her lips pressing up to his as she sighed soflty into his mouth , caressing his cheek softly as she gazed into his eye's:. " Carl I love so much , we will have a wonderful life together."

Inside the office papers where ready and sighed and she started to clean out her desk ... it was a done deal and all where satisfied but one man sitting in the back watching her packing Brian was not smiling.

 

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Carl

Heading west on 95 Carl breathed a sigh of relief glad to be going home and even more glad that Missy was with him. He gave her thigh aqueeze and chuckled. He just couldn't seem to take his hands off her for a minute, wanting to feel her soft skin under his touch and knowing how much she loved it only making him want to do it more. He never got tired of looking at her either and he stole glances of her in the rear view mirror every chance he got, even adjusting it a little to look at her so that he didn't have to lean over. She caught him staring one time and told him to keep his eyes on the road she didn't need another dent in her jeep.

"Seems like you're one dent ahead of me sugar he retorted cheerfully "So I wouldn't be talking too smart if I was you." she sighed and knowing he was right reached over and unbuttoning the top button of his shirt slipped her hand inside, threading her fingers through the hair on his chest. Carl couldn't complain about that pleasnt diversion as they pulled unto I-695. "Next stop Pittsburg." he said as he blew her a kiss in the mirror.

They rode in silence for a while and Carl got to thinking about how sullen Brian had looked when him and Missy were clearing out her desk. One thing was for sure he didn't want to see his face again ever. If he tried to cause any trouble about the mound agreement he'd be stepping into a pile of cow manure that was for sure.

He began smiling again when he felt her hand relax and her head drop on his shoulder. Looking in the mirror he could see her eyes closed maybe she was sleeping, so soft and warm she felt against him she murmured something he wasn't sure but her body relaxed and her legs parted in an invitation to let his hand slide further up under her skirt into the warmth above.

 

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Missy

It was hard to say good bye this was her life her job the people she knew but the man at her right was her love and her Life now and for the rest of her life. She cleared out her things and stopped at the door smiled back as everyone waved she took hold of Brian's hand and squeezed it.

"Take care. this is what i was meant to do my life has been turned to Carl and we where meant to do this. bye everyone"

They left and drove on up the road she smiled happily to him feeling his hands sliding up and down her thigh and she loved to play over his chest. She couldn't help herself as she reached up and pulled open a button and slide her hand in side smiling before she knew it she was asleep. so comfortable and content with him she just fell asleep on his shoulder. The drove for miles Carl smiling at her all the time his had sliding up under her skirt as they tooled up the highway.

They pulled into a rest stop as Carl shook her awake smiling to her kissing her softly" Hey wake up sugar, I need a break got to stretch these old legs. Been driving for hours. And I'm hungry to."

She smiled and looked around with a nod then got out and walked into the restaurant with him they had there" where are we any how?" still rubbing the sleep from her eye's. He smiled and smoothed down her hair wind blown from the ride up. " Pittsburgh darling. Not to much future Darlin" He wrapped his arm around her and they went in side ate and walked around a bit then back to the jeep for more driving but this time she hoped into the drivers seat.

"My turn you get some rest babe. I want you rested when we get home there's lots of work to be done. both inside and out.
" she winked to him she had more of her mind then work and so did he. they drove for miles, hours it was now getting dark as she hit the state line . her hand roaming up and down his lap and h was asleep at least part of him was. she kept looking at him her fingers grazing over the bulge in his pant that was now forming from her caressing , she saw this small turn off after they got of the main road it headed into the woods an old abandon dirt road, at least she hoped it was abandon.

he was asleep so why not? She turned off into the road slowly and truned off the engine and leaned over to him rubbing the front go his jeans pressing her lips to his as she felt like a teen ager stopping for a place to neck. But she couldn't help it her hand reached up and unbuttoned his jeans and started to work on that zipper as he woke up pulling her closer to him then he realized they where not home but still in the jeep outside some where.

" Hey... Hey Missy . where are we and what in blazes are you doing were not kids anymore women? " Hhe laughed at her as she smiled then looked around not seeing a soul in sight , she reached back and pulled the shirt up off her body revealing her self to him in the moon light with an evil smirk.

"Ya want me to stop carl, of does this entice you to go on? I'm feeling frisky and well I couldn't resist you anymore. what me to stop? " a way evil grin over those lips as her hand pulled his arousal free from his pants and he looked at he dumb founded.

 

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Carl

He thought he was dreaming, which in fact he was. Dreaming of making love to Missy in the flowery field again in the bright sunlight. But now as he awoke he rubbed his eyes trying to get his bearings as she said her voice teasing and seductive

"Ya want me to stop carl, or does this entice you to go on? I'm feeling frisky and well I couldn't resist you anymore. want me to stop

Looking down at her tawny breast just begging for some stimulation and feeling her hand begining to stroke his erection that she had freed from his jeans, he groanned "Oh god woman you sure know how to get me going don't you ...and I love it. I'm not sure if I'm dreaming but god does it feel good." He arched against her hand wanting more and his hands found her breasts cupping them feeling the familar round softness that he loved so much.

Suddenly he chuckled now that he was awake. He told her about the dream ending by saying now that she'd gone and awakened him away from it, she'd better well give him something to take it's place. She looked up at him that same evil grin on her face and then quick as a fox, ducked her head down into his lap and kissed the tip of his throbing erection. Carl groaned and threw his head back and closing his eyes finally answered her question.

"Don't stop please don't ever stop Missy! he groaned again lost in the pleasure her mouth was giving him.

 

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Missy

:She was more then happy to oblige his wishes she lowed over that throbbing shaft her lips kissing to the tip then sliding along the rim teasing it slowly swirling her tongue around it letting her lips just graze the edges. She soon had his full harden length in her mouth as she was sucking and moaning away to him her hand kneading the flesh of his thighs softly as her hair tickled him. his hand ran though her hand to move it out of the way and run his fingers thought is as he sat there leaning back enjoying the feeling of the freedman the love and sensations she was granting him just out of the blue. her head bobbed up and down over his throbbing member she felt it throbbing against her lips as she quickened her pace to him, it was then that he started to squirming his seat and opened his eyes his breath quicken as he moaned out between breaths

"Missy... Missy if you don't stop now ... I ...I will not be able to control ... my self.... Missy you better stop or your going to ... get a surprise."

She kept right on sucking matter of fact it seemed to press her on more her hand cupped his sack and fondled them feeling them growing tighter as she massages, then her tongue swirled around the head at each pass her lips seemed to clamp down tighter onto him as she moaned sending sweet vibrations over his entire body. he leaned back and groaned feeling his release so strong so deep as he spilled his seed into the back of her throat feeling it jump as he spurted out to her she didn't stop she kept sucking drinking his gift as she smiled ad licked the tip cleaning him off and she looked up at him with this mixture between evil and shy on her face and she rubbing his thigh.

"Now what did you say a bout a surprise Carl, ha ?" she grinned at him and reached to her shirt beside then evena hint of a giggel as she looked like nothing happened she jumped out of the jeep and moved to the back looking for a hat ut of her bag to pull her hair thought th e back and moved around to his side ." well ya getting out it's your turn to drive im lost from this point i don't think we are to far i think the town is just over the next hill.. how about we go to that pizza place you almost got in trouble at ha?" She winked to him as she waited fro him to get out of the jeep and back into the drivers seat.

 

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Carl

"Now what did you say a bout a surprise Carl, ha ?"

"Well it most certainly was, sugar and I'm mighty satisfied with the results. I thought I'd died and went to heaven for a while there and you was my angel guiding me toward the pearly gates. Guess I owe you one... a surprise I mean and no I ain't gonna give you no hints as to what and where on acount of it's a surprise."

Carl tucked his very satiaited cock into his pants and jumped into the drivers seat. He put his arm around Missy and pulled her over to him givin' her a thank you kiss for what she done, before he started the engine and off they went.

"Next stop Joe's beer and Pizza palace." he said chuckling remembering his last time there not worried a bit about Marie or the boys giving him a hard time. Proud to show off his bride to be and and ready to amounce to the world how much he loved her and intended to spend the rest of his life with her. It wern't long and they pulled up to the place it was packed somehow the guys musta known they would be comming today as it seemed everyone he knew was in the joint. maybe some of them had been her e hours waiting by the way they was carrying on lots of empty bottles and pichers around and the jukebox playing loudly in the background and couples on the dance floor. not just the regular saturday night crowd.

everyone looked their way as they came in. Carl beaming and Missy looking kind of overwhelmed.
Hands tuck out to him shaking congradulations and after introduction wanting to kiss the bride to be. "Now wait a minute you horney old men!" Carl hollered. "The time to kiss the bride is after she becomes one which will be tomorrow night at my place the new one on the south forty new barn the johnson boys built for me while I was gone. gonna be a barn dance like you ain't never seen before. I made all the arrangements so every body welcome tell your friends too, the more the merrier.

By golly Carl was so damened excited he didn't see Marie come up unti she gave him a big smootch and hugged him. Blushing he turned to Missy and introduced the two girls to each other.

"Seems I heard about you" Missy said sort of taken aback and defensive, not liking how Marie had laid that kiss so hard and sloppy on Carl. Marie noticed he standofisness and grinned "Don't worry about me hon". she said "I found someone younger and spryer that this old goat yer marring, don't know if Carl is better in the sack than him but he sure got what it takes for me. she pulled one of the Johnson brthers out of the crowd and introduced him to Missy. "This here's Mike he may be young but oooheee he sure knows how to please a woman. Mike blushed at that comment and handed them both a beer barns done he said and all the animals moved including that midnight cat. oh and by the way that old water hose too though I don't know why you wanted it."

"Kinda special." Carl said under his breath and turning winked at Missy.

 

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Missy

They pulled up to the joint and she smiled thinking this was a whole in the wall not at all like the places she went to back home in Maryland but then again this was now home and it reminded her of the old honky-tonks back in the woods in Tennessee she jumped out with him and wrapped her arm around his waist as he lead her inside. everyone looked at them as they entered she felt put on display sort of but then after all Carl was known in this town and to the others she was a stranger. then the introductions took place and Carl shinning like a shinny new penny. he started talking to others holding on to her real tight. she smiled sweetly and kept quirt listening taking it all in then they started to yell about kissing the bride well she looked at Carl seeing his reaction then she heard him. It shocked her somewhat.

"The time to kiss the bride is after she becomes one which will be tomorrow night at my place, the new one on the South forty. The new barn the Johnson boys built for me while I was gone. Gonna be a barn dance like you ain't never seen before. I made all the arrangements so every body welcome tell your friends too, the more the merrier. "

Men patted him on the back and looked Missy over like she was the new lamb on the auction block some eyeing her up one side and down the other others glaring at her because of her heritage. But she stood in shock hearing him say tomorrow she smiled and was happy but very surprised. then it happened Marie came up and planned one right on his lips pulling him from her arms.

Missy stepped back and folded her arms watching not saying a word till she was done. Carl could tell she was none to pleased but she would not embarrass him or herself in saying something she would regret later.

Marie said her peace as Missy stood there watching her then glancing to Carl every now and then. She had to smirk when Marie said grinned ."Don't worry about me Hon." she said "I found someone younger and spryer that this old goat your marring, don't know if Carl is better in the sack than him but he sure got what it takes for me."

Missy had to look away hearing her call Carl an old goat." well he's just fine for me, Old Goat or not he knows how to keep me happy." She winked and,moved in and slipped her arm around Carl again who stood there sort of dumbfounded at what just happen and planted her own lingering kiss to him right there in the middel of the bar both arms wrapping tioght about his neck pulling them closer her lips parted as her tounger slide to his sweeping against his in a deep moan as she parted and smiled to him. then every one cheered and laughed and this Mike fellow handed them both a beer.

He talked about the barn being done and even taking Midnight Missy's eye lite up hearing the kitten was still around then she lifted the beer up to take a swig and half choked hearing about the old watering hose and what Carl said. She lifted her hand to wipe the beer of her chin and laugh still coughing as Carl patter her back "You all right Missy..." she nodded still coughing it just took her by surprise and she found it funny between coughs and laughs she said she was fine.

Marie yelled out to Carl," watch her Carl she can't handle her liquor" everyone laughed until someone shouted out," yea them damn redskins never could hold that fire water, shouldn't be allow in here either if ya ask me." It was old Hank Matters one of the locals know for his dislike of anything new or different suddenly the whole place got quiet as Missy looked up to the man then back to Carl holding her arm around him a bit tighter.

"Come on Carl lets get a table and that pizza ya told me about IM hungry and it sure smells good you can tell me about this wedding you planed I'm the bride at least I should know about it I would think?" she smiled and tried to moved him in the direction of a table near the door but he didn't budge. He just stared back to Hank In silence.

 

[prometheus 2]

Carl

Carl stared at old Hank Mathers liquored up and looking for a fight as usual.

He told Missy "You just go and sit down sugar." He hollered to the barteneder, "Pizza over here, Joe" he motioned to the empty table, " And two more beers." Having said that he looked old Hank square in the eye and said loud and clear so that everyone could hear "Looks like you done left yer manners at home Hank Mathers."

"Now I suspect you owe my woman an appology and if you figure you don't then maybe you and I better step out side and take up the matter there.

Carl knew old Hank well enough to see he was three sheets to the wind and more bark than bite anyway, so he wern't a bit afraid of the outcome of the battle outside if it came to that. but he'd rather that Hank would come to his senses and aviod the bloodshed, he took a long draw on his beer and waited for him to make the first move.

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop as they stood there.

 

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Missy

Missy didn't like the idea of sitting down and being quiet that just wasn't her style but this was for Carl to deal with not her. One thing she was always taught was to never make your man look bad in front of others. Once ya got them home they let them have it, but in public...Well she took a seat where he told her but the look in her eyes told him she was not at all pleased.

"Now I suspect you owe my woman an apology and if you figure you don't then maybe you and I better step out side and take up the matter there.

Hank stared down to Carl scratching his chin thinking on that as Carl drew a second pull to the beer in his hand. He lifted a brow and tilted his head to look at Missy and smirked then shook his head with a wink her way.

"All right Carl, I'll call ya on this one, seems ya like them red skin females. If I best ya out there I get the prize, your women over There. I hear then squaws make for might nice bed warmers that's what the young bucks use to keep warm in them teepees ain't it?" He laughed as a few chuckled behind him but not many. " She looks like she's warmed a few herself. Pretty little thing if I do say so myself. come on Carl lets go."

Carl took the last swing of his beer as Missy was now getting up to say something. Joe stepped in front of her with the pizza and beer setting it on the table with a nod her way and a look like, let Carl handle this one. Carl's fist was already tight at his side hearing those remarks and he looked back to Missy with a wink.

"I'll be right back Sugar. No one talks about you like that or any ladywhile i'm around . I won't be long start without me."

"But Carl! " she looked up and he was walking out the front door with Hank in the rear blowing her a kiss. Now first off Carl would never agree on a bet like that , and she knew it . She could also see that man was to far past drunk to know his ass from a hole in the ground but she could tell Carl was not at all pleased with the man.

She got up and walked to the door there was a crowd gathered now and Marie came up and threw her arm around Missy looking out the door," Carl can take care of himself Honey," she looked to her and nodded just wounding what he had in mind now. She wanted to hear about their wedding not a bar room fight. she just stood there watching in silence.

 

[prometheus 2]

Carl

"This ain't no god damn contest, Hank you know better'n that theres no way I'd let you have your way with my woman. Even if you best me like you say I've enough friends here to keep you from even touching her. This ain't about being best at any thing much less best at fighting, its about honor and respect. Carl looked in disbelief at Hank knowing he wern't even listening. It was no use to even try to talk sense into him the way he was, some folks just don't get it.

Carl looked back at the open door and the people gawking at him and Hank. "This ain't no side show either folks and it ain't none of yer concern so go back inside and go back to enjoying your evening and let me and Hank settle this alone" a few mumbled and then after a hush the door closed and Carl and Hank were alone in the alley.

"k if tha's the way yau wan' it tha's the way i'll be. Hank slurred, don' need an ad'enc ta beet the shit outt'a you." He rushed foolhardily at Carl. Carl stepped aside and put out his foot as Hank came by "Ooooofff," Hank groaned as he hit the ground but he wasn't done as he rolled over and tried to regain his footing.

Calr knew better than to even let him get up a man drunk feels no pain and can go on forever if you give him a chance. Especially if you let him get a punch or two in to inflate his ego. His foot came up and he kicked Hank squarely under the chin sending him spinning backwards.

"Hey Carl" Hank sputtered."You ai'n fightin' fair."

"No such thing as a fair fight Hank Carl retorted, and sidestepped again as Hank lunged at him. A boot in the head ended it all as Hank slumped to the ground out cold as a mackeral.

Carl looked down and shook his head knowing Hank couldn't hear a word, but feeling he had to say something any way.

"Hank you sorry s.o.b. you had no call to behave that way I feel bad havin' to do this to any man even the likes of you but you crossed the line with me and you know damn well you had it coming."

Even after saying the words Carl didnt' feel much better about doing what he did but what was done was done. He walked to the door and opened it up to a hushed crowd. When most everyone smiled seeing him come trhorugh the door instead of Hank. He walked up to the bandstand and taking the mike told everyone to please listen as he had something mighty important to say.

"What I done tonite I ain't proud of, beating up on some bigmouthed drunk but sometimes a man has to do what hes got to do and its done so lets just leave it all behind us."

He called to Missy to join him. When she jumped up on the bandstand he smiled

"This is Missy, my bride to be. as she's consented to have this old cowboy for a husband." The crowd hooted as he bent down and kissed her proudly. You are all welcome to come to our barndance tomorrow night theres free beer and food and good old country music.

He paused. "Now theres something else more serious I want to say." A hush fell over the crowd as he began

"You all remember, Molly my first wife. You all knew she was full blooded Ojibway from up north. Some of you came to our wedding dance years ago and most of you know how she helped just about each an everyone of you when she became a nurse and midwife. Hell she delivered most of you younger ones. It didn't matter what the color of her skin was or how she was brought up, what mattered is how much she cared of everyone she met and showed her love and respect for every living thing. If I remember right she even delivered a few horses and calves when they were in trouble and you called for her. Every living thing was as important as the next she beived and she lived as she believed. Now Missy here is part indian too and I'm hoping you will give her the same respect that you showed to Molly. She has a good heart and I think she will show you that same respect and love. However after tonight I wouldn't blame her if she told the bunch of you to go plumb to hell and if she walks out of here I'm damn well going with her."

Carl dieseled down a bit realizing he was getting carried away and smiled "Course I know most of you folkes don't feel the way Hank does and will welcome her into the community, so I'm gonna shut my mouth and get me some pizza."

He had to add though his face breaking into a grin. " Though my little skirmish outside didn't hardly work up an appetite, hardly even mussed my hair."

 

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Missy

She smiled proudly standing at his side listening to his little speech all ears and eyes where on him and her as he spoke many node there heads in agreement with Carl the others just kept to them self or at least kept there mouth shut but for the most part all agreed with Carl.

"Though my little skirmish outside didn't hardly work up an appetite, hardly even mussed my hair."

Now every one laughed as they came to the band stand more congratulations as she smiled and handed him the other beer she grabbed from the table before he asked her to join him on the stand.

"Come on Missy lets eat pizza's getten cold"
he jumped down and lifted his arms to her or catch her fro her to jump down but she smirked and stepped back whispering something to the base player behind her who in turn spoke the fiddle player and they all nodded back to her.

"Nope..." She shook her head and looked to him then to all around then that again grew silent. " i think I just got something to say now Carl."

She grabbed the mic and stepped to the center of the stage and looked to all around. "Well, I'm new around here and already had a fight over me I much be doing something right ha?" people laughed yet Carl was wondering what she had up her sleeve.

"Ive been welcomed here but most and if the others don't like it just to bad I'm here and I'm here to stay crazy or not I'm marrying that old Cowboy and I love him,.So this ones for you Carl. Hit it boys,"

she looked back and count out a beat tapping her foot the band broke out playing the old rendition of the Patsy Cline hit Crazy... The crowd went wild and Missy thrived on it . Her one secret passion was singing and she never even told Carl of it yet , but now he was find out first hand. he smiled up a her clapping along and enjoying it once he closed his mouth from the shock. then she nodded and they played Guys do it all the time a newer version. this was stating her independence as well. the crowd loved it and applauded when she jumped down into Carl's arms and kissed him deeply even pinched his butt then hurried back to the table and finally ate a piece of that pizza smirking back to a still stunned Carl.

 

[prometheus 2]

Carl

Well, you know Carl had tears in his eyes when he heard Missy sing like that doing one of his favorite singers and when she finished and came and sat down beside her he wiped them away and started beaming on account of the whole crowd was lovin her singin' Joe came over and told Missy the pizza was on the house and anytme she got the urge to belt out a couple of tunes to go right ahead. The guys in the band were gazing at her lookin' like they seen a vision or something and it took a while for everyone to setle down. Carl took Missys hand and said softly. You know, sugar when you was singin' I was about to fall to pieces." Then he laughed realizing what he just said and added. "Do that one for me sometime, just for me *I Fall To Pieces* "Missy grinned and said she would.

They finished their pizza and waved good bye getting out of the door before everyone started fusing over them again, wanting to be alone so they could talk about the wedding tomorrow. Once they got to the cabin Carl brought the bags in and set them in the bedroom. He built a fire in the fireplace and made some hot chocolate, while Missy took a shower. He took a quick one too after she was done and in her robe thinkin' if he got in there with her who knows what would happen. He had enough excitement for one day and just needed to sit and get organized. As they sat down on the couch in front of the fire in their robes, Carl Kissed her softly and whispered. "Seems like were acting like married folks already ain't we which is fine by me of course I really like that idea. Which is by the way something I'd like to talk to you about." He cleared his throat and continued I know I kind'a sprung this on you quick like, the wedding being tomorrow but heres the deal. While you napping back in the trailer I called your grandfather and he'll be here tomorrow to do the ceremony and hes going to bring your grandmothers wedding dress like you planned so thats taken care of. If theres anything else you need to talk about let me know and we can take care of it tomorrow in the mean time let's just relax and enjoy the fire and the hot chocolate. He loked at her in the soft firelight. Her dark eyes sparkling with love and her hair falling around her shoulder catching reflections from the fire. He leaned over and cupped her chin in his hand and whispered "I love you Missy, tomorrow after the wedding I'll love you even more knowing that your my wife and will be for the rest of my life."

 

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missy

Oh Carl ... that was all she could say, she was so touched he did that for her. To call and get her grandfather to do the ceremony was such a wonderful sweet gesture it touched her soul.

. "i was afraid i would not get to wear grand mothers dress .. but now.. oh thank you sweat heart.. and i love you so much for just being you ... your wonderful and i have a surprise for you i got a wedding shirt i have been working on since i was a young girl. it is beaded and hand stitched both my mother my aunt and my grandmother Gor rest her soul worded on it for me. its a might big one never knew who i would marry at age eight ya know" she chuckled:: " but it will fit you i got to finish something on it for you to personalize it. when you where married to Molly where you granted a native name at all. if so i could add that to the design i will do that tonight before i go to bed and I will as ask that you and I don't spend the night in the same room this night I wish to make out wedding night so very special."

She knew it was silly and sounded old fashion but that's what she wanted. her eyes shinned with happiness back to him her hand rubbed his arm softly as she leaned over and pressed her lips to his lingering there in a soft passionate kiss, unspoken love and devotion felt with in her kiss to him her body leaned up against his as she cuddled almost into his lap enjoying the warmth they shared and the feelings combined between the two. A coyote howled in the distance as the kiss parted her eye gazed into his so lovingly as her hand caressed his cheek...

"Aye I .. chey... na.. aponta..adea asa.. show .. ta mento..Aeya"

Her words in her native language sounded softly as she smiled to him. It means, I desire a kiss from you and I love you forever. " she smiled back to him just lost in his eyes.

 

[prometheus 2]

"Aye I .. chey... na.. aponta..adea asa.. show .. ta mento..Aeya"

Carl heard her speak in her native tongue and then her translation and it brought tears to his eyes because he knew what she had said came straight from her heart, and that it was a promise not only to him but to herself that her spirit would remimd her of the rest of her life.

He told her that, no, he had not been granted an Indian name, when Molly and him had married but that he would be proud to have one granted to him. He heard the coyote howl too at the end of their kiss and lifted her head to look in her ebony eyes. "I understand your feelings Missy and it is also my wish that we spend this night before our wedding separated so that we will think about how much we miss and need each other. For me it will be a fast, a willingly giving up of your presence for one night to let me ponder our togetherness."

Missy got up slowly and backed away. Carl reluctant to let her go held her hand as long as possible. Their hands finally sliding apart as she moved back. Quickly turning she headed for the bedroom turning just before she shut the door "Don't forget to milk the cow firsts thing in the morning she said mischieveously. I'm sure Mike Johnson will be getting up a mite late with a redhed sleeping on his shirtail and won't get around to it. I'll take care of the cat ok. "

"I'll be at the old house." Carl answered "And you won't have to worry about the cow, I'll be up long before the rooster crows and done with chores before you even stretch and yawn. He had a mental picture of her waking in the morning her eyes bright with the promise of a very important day ahead. Pushing that image aside remembering his fast he quickly got up and went out to saddle his stalion.

On the way back to the big house he stopped at the gravesite and paid his respects to Molly and then as a coyote howled from on top of the mound he counted his blessings as well. Hclimbed off his horse tethered him in the yard and went inside. Ccontented he undressed and slipped into the bed in the den and fell soundly asleep.