Pauline and Jesse were walking down the long hallway a little drunk and happier than ever. They were holding hands and laughing about something that they couldn't ever remember and it was alright. It was about 6 am when they were standing outside of their room. Jesse was searching of the key to enter while Pauline was still in her wedding dress and watching the sun set from the window near by. She saw with the corner of her eye that he opened the door and she followed soon enough. She closed the door behind her and saw Jesse leaving his jacket and vest on the couch near by the door.
Jesse looked at her and she looked back at him. A few seconds of silence broke when they both brust into laughter while she was walking closer to him. She hugged him and he hugged back. When they broke apart he met her lips and kissed her lighlty while she put her arms around his neck. "I still can't believe you sung!" he asked her in a funny way when they broke the kiss. She chuckled hard and answered "It was not my idea...." she started while the memories came back at her singing. "Who was it so i can thank him! I really loved that version of 'Seat next to you' Paul." Jesse replied and looked her in the eyes. "It was your Dad's actually. You know we were dacning and i think we both had more wine that we should and it didn't take long..." she explained to him.
"That is very intersting." he simply said and kissed her again. He smiled right after and took her hand and made their way to the master bedroom of their suite. Eleven candles and sevaral red rose petals were scattered all over the floor and the bed. The white candles were lighted and in a shape of a heart where in its center was a champane and two high glasses. Pauline covered her mouth at this sight while Jesse was standing next to her proudly smiling.
"One candle for each year we are together..." he whispered way down low in her ear while he was facing her. Pauline met his gaze and put her lips on his like it was for the first time. "You are unbelievable!" she said in a sweet way only she could speak. "It's so beautiful i don't want to ruin it!" she statted smiling. Jesse laughed. "We don't have to.... not yet at least." he said meaning what excactly she had thought. She smiled again. "I don't know about you but i'm gonna take a shower." she said and started taking off the dress of hers. In a few seconds she was walking naked to the bathroom on their right.
"I'll leave the door open." she said wickedly while resting her hand on the door leaving it half open like she promised and disappeared. Jesse was just standing there admiring her naked body as the sun's light was dancing on her skin making her even more angelic in his eyes than she already was. Without loosing any time he took off his shirt and navy blue pants. Barefoot and naked he walked in the bathroom and closed the door behind him.
He looked himself in the mirror on his left and fixed his hair. Taking a deep breath he entered the shower where she was. Hot water was running from the top to their toes. Her hair were already pretty wet and her make up ruined. She looked tired and yet full of energy. He put some hair behind her ear and kissed her passionately while with his right hand was making its way to one of her breasts. He kissed her neck as she put her fingertips on his wet back. She rested her head on his shoulder letting herself free under his touch. He moved to her already hard nipple and kissed it. His hand was moving lower and lower until he met her hairless part of her body he was craving at this moment. With a gentle move his started making cicrular movements around her clitoris making her breath caught on her throat.
He knew well enough now that she was liked that and didn't want him to stop, like he did not. With time his movements were getting a little harder but not too hard. They had a lot of time ahead of them and he didn't want to rush things. He stopped and looked up at her and kissed her hard. While their lips were exploring each other one more time he found the time to slide one finger inside her making her moan.He smiled while she was still kissing her. God he loved the way she felt under his figers and he knew she loved that too, maybe a little more that she should.
He was busy trying to make her feel that lust in her eyes that he didn't notice his penis getting errected and being between them. He was defently not suprised by that but he wanted to focus on her. But Pauline on the other hand had other plans on her mind. Jesse knew what she was up to and smiled. Before she could finish her move she turned her around. She placed her forearms on the white tiles while water was still running down her back. "Hey..." she started but before she could finish he was already inside her. Bodies were moving together perfect rhythm and time as she let a small curse enjoying every second.
Jesse was watching her every muscle rocking hard under his bare and wet skin and feeling the urge to move harder and deeper, and he did. His heart was beating like it was a time bomb ready to explode. He knew with every push his was making his was getting closer and he didn't want that right now. He wanted this to last forever and he would do everything in his power to make this happen. He stopped and pull himself out and turned her around in a glimpse of an eye. He was watching her now trying to catch her breath as her eyes were wide open. She smiled and kissed him again.
She turned of the tap of the water and took his hand. They were leaving wet footprints all over the room up to the small livin room. She watched as the sun was already rised. Their wet bodies were sparkling under the light of the sun as she gently push him down on the couch. She fixed her hair and knelt right in front of him. He was watching her close and he knew what was about to happen. She looked up at him and smiled in a way he loved. With her left hand she touched his already hard penis. He shuddered under her touch and she coudn't be more in love with him right now.
She started moving her hand up and down in a slow tempo just like he wanted. After all these years she was more comfortable around him and knew what to do and most importantly when to do it. His eyes rolled when her mouth touched the tip of his penis. "Fuck..." he almost whispered. She was going up and down again with her mouth while he was holding her wet hair in his hands. He was getting closer and closer with every move and she knew that and that's where she stopped leaving him breathless.
Pauline stoop up and placed herself on top of him. She kissed him and helped him with her fingers to enter her. Both moaned hard when he was inside her. She started moving as slow as she could while she trying to find her balance on his showlders. Her wet heair were stuck on her sweaty skin and her eyes were closed while he was kissing her breasts gently. She was still bouncing up and down going all the way in and out making Jesse feel powerless to move or do anything, it was all her. He was trying hard to have control of his own body while she was still moving. She knew he was getting close and she was too when he starting playing with her clitoris again with his fingers.
He was now sweatting too. His cheeks were red and his breathing was heavy when suddenly he felt it coming. He grabbed her waist with his hands and she stopped. He locked eyes with her and kissed real quick. This time he started moving roughly, faster. "Fuck..." he cursed again when he found his realese inside her. His hair was a mess just like hers when she stopped and shut right next to him. He turned to her and said with his hand on her buning cheek "I love you Paul!" "I love you too, Jess!" she replied when she found her own breath. He kissed her forhead and stood up. He held his hand to her and said "Let's get cleaned up babe. You need to rest." Pauline was more than willing to do what he had just asked. Taking his hand they went to the bathroom took a very quick shower and layied down to their bed of roses to sleep holding each other close.
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PJ and Kevin were playing by the pool in a safe distance from it while Pauline was a few feet away enjoying aan icced coffee. Being afteroon was probably the best time of the day to chill by the pool and watch the sunset. It has been a week or so since they got back from Hawaii married. She looked at her ring on her finger and smiled. Even though Jesse was not with her at the momment she could sence him all over the house. Her phone rung and both his sons turned their heads to the ringtone.
"Hey Dad, how you doing?" she asked when she picked up the phone. "Hey Paul! I'm at the office and i was wondering if you could stop by today." her father watsed no time and got into the point. Pauline suprised by his question she said "I could, but Jesse is not here right now and i'm alone with the boys." "That's not a problem. Take them with you. You know i missed them already!" her father said fast enough. Pauline was thinking a while before she finally answered "Okay, we can come. I'll leave Jesse a note." "Great! See you in a few." Costas said with excitement. "Bye!" Pauline answered and hung up the phone.
She put it on the table in front of her and looked at the boys who were playing together. While they were getting ready to leave she was thinking. That phone call was very suspisius in too many reasons she could think. Asked her to meet her in the company right now the reason behind that must be very important she thought. In only a few minutes her, PJ and Kevin were almost ready to leave the house. Pauline send a text to Jesse letting him know where they will be. She put them on their car seats and left the house.
About 25 minutes later she had already parked the car outside of the company her father was inherited from his uncle. He was his only nephew and didn't have any children on his own or a wife to give it. He was a free spirit like his father used to saw when he visting him every summer. His death started an adventure that none of them was prepared to even live. She remembered that day like it was yesterday and looking at herself and the life she living right now was definitley like a Hollywood movie. Not meeting the band because she knew the chances to that were very low or finding love in a forein country but being happy. That was what she always wanted. She had heard many time the phrase 'American Dream' but she was not very sure that was something she could have in her life.
And here she was standing outside of the companie's office with her sons all those years later. She rung the bell and a few seconds later the door buzzed open in front of her. She walked in and pushed the double stroller on the elevator on her left. The 10 seconds ride came to an end as the door opened wide in from of them where her father was standing waiting them. He hugged her and said "I'm glad you made it!" "You were sounding surious on the phone, so here were are!" she answered and smiled at him. Taking a few steps back he knelt down to see his grandsons. "Hello to you too boys!" Costas said but either of PJ and Kevin gave him attention they were too busy playing a stuffed elephant and giraffe.
A little disappointed Pauline's father stoop up and said smiling "Come on, follow me!" He lead the way to where his office was. Passing by the other offices she didn't see anyone and that made her more worried of what he will tell her. Running a successfull construction company for over ten years was a big accomplishment of his and Pauline couldn't be prouder. Sure it was very hard at the beginning giving the fact that he was on the other side of the world and having zero experience but he found its way.
Costas closed the door behind them and walked around his desk and shut on the big black chair. Pauline shut right across him. "So?" she started. "You want some water? Juice?" he asked back. "Water will be fine..." she answered trying to study his face. He stood up again and walked to the end of office where a mini fridge was. He grabbed a bottled water and gave it to her before he shut on the chair again. He crossed his fingers and started "As you know this company was my uncle's Nick and he left me in charge as he statted on his will before he passed away." he paused and looked at her. "I worked hard, spend nights here trying to figure out everything that was going on. My English was not an ally..." he chuckled and she did too. Pauline was looking him close as many thoughts were running throught her mind.
"With a little help from you i learnt that damn language and i'm gratefull for this. But just like almost everything in this world has an expiration date, so do i." he paused again and took her hands in his. He looked deep in her eyes as he said the following "I'm retiring. I'm turning 69 in a few months and i want to sit on the passenger seat for a change. I'm not sick or anything,your sister makes sure of that, you know being a doctor and that. So, it's all comes down to you. I want you to do this because i know you can!" he finished leaving Pauline on the other side of the desk a little suprised, a little shocked.
"I know with the boys, the wedding in Hawaii and all that you spend way too much money. And since you don't have a job right now it's the perfect time to step aside and let you shine! I talked with your mother about this and she agrees." he paused again. "So, please think about it. Talk with Jesse, with yourself! I'll be here with you every step of the way until you're good on your own." he finished.
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Pauline was sitting once again next to the pool but this time she was alone. The boys were sleeping upstairs and she was watching them from the monitor that was on the table. Music was playing on the backround just to keep company to her thoughts. Her thoughts which were defenitely a mess after the conversation she had with her father earlier that day. She must admit to herself though that she didn't see that one coming. The idea of ther father leaving the company to her was propably a crazy thing to do, but he did it anyway.
Her sister didn't need that, she was a doctor now and Pauline was what now? Jobless for over a year and a mother. Sure Jesse was earing some money but now their needs have changed for good. She checked the time on the phone and sipped some water that was next to her waiting for Jesse to return from his practice.
Jesse opened the door of the house and walked in and left his bag on the floor. The house seemed empty to him even though he knew everybody was there. The boys will be sound sleeping upstairs and his now wife will be somewhere trying to get all the rest she could. A few lights were on and that was good enough for him to spot Pauline outside next to the pool. He smiled as he knew that was her favourite spot on their home. As he was getting closer he heard some music playing low from her phone but she had no headphones on. "Hey..." he said with low voice not wanting to scare her.
Pauline at the sound of his voice she turned around and saw him standing a few feet away wearing his shorts and a simple t-shirt. "Hey..." she also said as Jesse walked right next to her and kissed her lightly. "I saw the text you send me in the afternoon, everything alright?" he asked her when he sut on the other chair. "Well, i really don't know where to start." she started and looked at him. "Long story short." she started again and paused "My Dad is retiring and offered me to take over the business." Pauline finished this time and looked at Jesse who had the same look on his face like she had when her father offered her this job.
"Wow!" Jesse answered and rolled his eyes. "I was not expecting that... at all!" he added just afew seconds later. "You know this might be a good thing since i don't have a job yet.But i really have no fucking idea how to runn a business." "I'm sure your Dad will help you with this. You know i think you're going to be just fine. It's like managing a team which is what you're studying." Jesse said and looked at her. "Yeah i know but that's way diferent." "Don't worry Paul, we believe in you!" he said and stood up and gave her a quick kiss and after he added. "We'll talk about this later babe, i really need a shower!" he only managed to get a few steps away when she asked him "Jess?" "Yes, babe." he looked at her over his shoulder.
"Where were you? I know you were not in practice." Pauline said simply without looking at him. Jesse's blood froze as soon as he heard that question. "I saw your shoes were upstairs. Both pairs. And coming back here you were not tired at all. I've watched you coming back for way too many years and i know how you look. You're so tense after we got here from Hawaii and i'm wondering what part do i play here? You know better than everyone what happens when you keep things from me but history repeats. I try really hard to keep this family together Jesse and you don't seem to care at all... again." she paused now and she was still looking in front of her.
"So, please just be honest with me." Jesse was listening very carefully to what she just said. He could not blame her, after all she was 100% right. Jesse walked to where she was sitting and looked at her but she turned her face the other way and stood up. She was walking next to the pool when she heard "I got fired from Notre Dame about 4 months ago." he finally took that burden out of his shouldiers. Pauline remained silent. Her hands were in the pockets on her shorts. She was now halfway pool away from him. "Their budget was getting low and my stats were not good anymore, which is true. I've been terrible in every way possibe." he chuckled at the mess he had created.
"Look Paul, i am really really sorry. I know if i told you then you would want to postpone to wedding and i could not do this to you. You were so happy and i din't want to ruin that. I'm so sorry Paul! You have no idea how hard was to keep this from you? I wanted to tell you, you're my wife for fuck's sake! But i couldn't speak the words..." he paused there and looked across the pool to where she was standing tall making her silhouette was making a clear reflection to the calm pool water.
"Are you gonna say something?" he almost screamed this time. She was just stadning there looking at the water. "Paul?" he cried out loud. Pauline didn't move a muscle. Jesse knew her very well and he could tell she was boiling inside. "I am sorry, i should have told you!But i had an idea to start a company on my own and you're the first one to know. I've told anyone about this." he was trying to make her say a word to him but from what it seems he had failed.
"I'm going to sleep. Don't even try to come upstairs." Pauline spoke after quite some time. "You will not go anywhere! We have to talk about this!" he slapped back while Pauline was walking inside the house. He grabbed her by the arm. "We have nothing to talk about." "Come on Paul! You knew i didn't hide this on purpose from you! How many times do i have to say this?" Jesse answered and let his hand off her arm. "Don't know Jess! You should have thought about that 4 months ago, not now!" her voice was so calm and that was what scarred Jesse the most. He knew she had a bad temper and this time was diferent than the other fights they had over the years.
He looked at her and tried to touch her face but she stoppe him. "Goodnight Jess." she said shortly after and walked in the house. She was climbing up the stairs while Jesse was stading there looking at her back fading away she reached the top fo the staircase.
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