Texas at last.
1308 Words
Josephine
We made it to Texas this afternoon.
The house was huge and welcoming. There was a wrap around covered porch with a swing on each end.
Several men and women were working on the grounds.
They all ran forward seeing the master of the house returning.
Hugs and smiles all around.
I saw Arturo walking up from the back of the property. He didn't go to Ben, he came to me and picked me up, spinning me around.
" You made it Mrs. Ortega." He kissed my ear.
I turned all sorts of shades of red.
Ben took Arturo's hand and pumped it up and down.
" Boss, the new barn is almost completed. Your kids are arriving next week. Abuela's took them to Disneyland first. I sent four men to guard them."
" Very good Arturo. You are now promoted to head nanny." Ben teased.
Arturo turned white, "sir why are you mad at me?"
Ben laughed and slapped his back playfully. I have never seen that before, neither did Arturo, but he smiled widely then lowered his head and side hugged me again.
"Welcome home Jo." He said as he quickly ran off to oversee the painting of the new barn.
" Awe, he's sweet on you." Brea said.
I nodded. "We have a special bond."
Ben knew what I meant. Arturo felt bad about the lashes he had given me. It would forever bond us.
Ben allowed Arturo a bit of freedom to love on me because he was the one that ordered it.
" Ben, why do you need a new barn, was the old one too small?" asked David.
" Lavender Blue torched the previous one." He said flatly.
I gasped. "That little trouble maker! But why?"
" She was a bit angry with me at the time. Ian sent her to find you. I ditched her at the airport."
" Wow, she found Lana first, that's how she tracked Charles and I to the Chalet." I said.
" You mean the love nest don't you?" David blurted out.
I looked away but Brea punched his arm. " Ouch!" He yelled.
" You mean when Charles kidnapped her right?" Brea said with her teeth clenched.
I took Ben's hand and leaned up to kiss him. " Let's go inside, show me my room."
He looked at David a moment.
" Just so you both know, I am giving Josephine a divorce so she can be happy with whomever she chooses. I promised her not to interfere."
David laughed. "You bought her and held her as your s*x slave. Who do you think she would choose? A billionaire or a criminal?"
Ben's face began to twitch, he looked angry.
" I see you David, you are testing me. But just so you know, I still like you bro." He unexpectantly threw his head back and laughed.
David clapped him on the back.
" You get my vote, I mean what chick doesn't love danger, my wife loves it when I boss her around in bed. Right honey?"
" David, you are being rude." Brea said, looking at me.
" Sorry, Ben our family can be a bit forward. Ever since mom and dad reconciled, well we don't like secrets, we just get it all out on the table. By the way, did I ever tell you about how your wife did CPR on daddy and saved his life?" Brea wrapped her arm around Ben and walked with him up to the house.
Angelina stayed back, she looked scared, unsure.
I took her hand. " Stay near me sweetie, I'm a bit scared. This is all new to me. Maybe I will get lost here." I said, saying what she was probably feeling.
" I will Jo. I won't let you be scared." She smiled and leaned into me. I kissed her head.
" Ben said his kids are going to be here soon, do you think they will like me Jo?" She asked as we walked up the steps to the doorway.
Ben turned and picked Angelina up. " I got just the spot for you Angel, you will love it here." He hugged her as he walked.
He was getting stronger.
Inside there were western and Mexican themed designs. I appreciated the colorful Indian blankets on the furniture.
But stepping into the large kitchen I sighed. I liked it very much, whites and tans with large windows and green plants.
" Herbs." Ben whispered coming up behind me.
He had set Angelina down to run around and explore the large toy/ play room.
He snaked his arm around my waist and settled his hand just under my ribcage, light stroking my breast.
" Come with me." He said.
" Anywhere." I responded in kind.
Then he looked at me with wide eyes. " David is right...you do like bad boys don't you?"
I bit my lip and nodded. "Just one, well maybe two...Arturo."
Ben kissed me in front of everyone. He put his hands in my hair and held my mouth to his, running his tongue over mine as he tasted my excitement.
I kissed him back. He slowly walked us into the large pantry and shut the door.
" Ben. You are a bad boy." I teased.
He put his middle finger into my mouth. I began to suck on it, then he put his hand under my skirt and dipped it under my silky white panties.
I moved closer to him to give him full access to me as I breathed him in.
He smelled like a woodsy cologne with notes of coconut oil and sandlewood.
Whatever it was it made me melt in his arms.
He lifted my knee up to his hip as he prepared to breach my shores.
There was a loud knock on the door. " Papa?"
Ben pulled back as I lowered my leg and turned quickly to pretend I was looking for a can of food.
Ben opened the door.
" Hey kiddo. You looking for me?" He smiled as he went to the sink and washed up.
She smiled at him. "Were you and Jo kissing in the closet?" She asked as she rocked side to side holding her hands in front of her.
He winked at her.
" My secret." He said picking her up and kissing her face all over.
" Eww, papa! It's all wet!" She squealed.
I snuck out and fixed my hair as I waited for them to stop playing.
" Oh, Jo I wanted to show you the toy room, there are dolls and doll houses in there, so many toys too!" Angelina said grabbing my hand.
I nodded as she pulled me away from my husband.
It suddenly felt very much like a real marraige. I was falling in very deep. My heart was bursting with happiness.
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After a nice dinner of roasted chicken and potatoes, Ben asked me to go for a walk with him.
I removed my napkin from my lap and finished my wine in one big swallow.
He was wearing a pair of Grey slacks that showed his slim figure, but my eyes gravitated to his buldge.
I knew it would grow with excitement just with one or two looks and perhaps a few words to Ben whispered into his ear.
I felt a womanly power over him, to see him react this way only for me.
His shirt was a white button down, opened at the chest where his tatoo peaked out.
I had pulled his hair back into a bun, away from his face.
He had those sharp angles that made a man handsome with high cheek bones and eyebrows that rose like a pirate.
He was so very handsome.
I slowly walked with him to the new barn.
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