A Family Affair Ch. 07

Not a moment too soon because that last thrust and the feel of her vagina convulsing around me had triggered my climax and I sighed with relief as the seed erupting out of me, deep inside her, gradually let the painful tension gradually slide away!

54. More Confessions

Maria slumped down over my legs as she let the tidal waves of her long drawn out climax wash over and gradually, oh so gradually, recede!

I too flopped back on the bed, stretched out still and suddenly drained of energy, but feeling deliriously satisfied.

I floated in my own little cocoon of happiness and closed my eyes until I felt her moving at last, letting me slide out of her as she eased herself off me and crawled up beside my body. Her face appeared beside mine and the size of her wide small warmed my heart. She was positively glowing!

Her long auburn hair slid teasingly over my face again as she leant into me and let her lips caress my face and neck until finally settling over mine and pressing herself into me in a long, drawn out kiss. It wasn't passionate anymore, just incredibly deep and meaningful. Incredibly loving. Incredible!!

It was the sort of situation where I would probably have been happy to lay there next to her warm body, felling her soft breasts snuggled into me for eternity!

Except for the fact that my arms were still stretched above my head and starting to ache!

"Maria, undo me," I whispered when she finally pulled away.

"Oh, of course love. I think you deserve it after that little performance!" she replied huskily, "Wow....did I say 'little'?" She leaned back to kiss me warmly again.

"That's not a term I'm ever going to use again about you lover!"

Then she started to reach above me, but for some reason paused, then shuffled back down to me, a strange expression on her beautiful features. I watched with a touch of concern as I saw a troubled look flash across her face. Then she studied me seriously for a long few minutes, before taking deep breath.

"Okay Paolo, I'll undo you in a minute, but there's something that I've got to tell you first, and this might be a good opportunity. I wasn't sure whether I would ever tell you, but you've been honest with me....well, eventually! .....and so I want to be honest with you too. It's important we don't have any secrets in our new relationship don't you think?"

I nodded slowly, completely mystified and a little concerned at the direction the conversation was taking, not to mention the fact that she seemed to think it would be better said whilst I was incapacitated!

Later I understood her motives!

She settled down alongside me, resting her hand reassuringly on my chest as she told me about her first year at university in Florence. In particular about a particular decision she'd taken after Christmas, just after we'd more or less decided that we wanted to become an 'item' in the Summer, in every way. We'd agreed to go beyond 'best-friends' and that had troubled her in one particular way.

"I didn't want to be a complete novice in bed when we got together, so I ......well, I kind of started an affair with one of my lecturers for a while.........."

The look of complete astonishment on my face stopped her, but she hurried on.

"I made it clear to him that it was only ......well, short term .... nothing emotional ....just ...well..... sex really..."

She paused again as she watched in concern as a whole bunch of conflicting emotions passed across my face. I could hardly believe it. My Maria taking up in bed with some ancient old professor! Or, worse, was it a young, handsome one?! I had to force the sudden image of some sweaty Italian thrusting away between her splayed out legs quickly out of my mind!

"What! ..........you did what?!!"

But the sudden feeling of anger and betrayal quickly dissipated as I reflected on what I'd been busy doing to with my cousins and Aunt Luisa ever since I'd got here. And then there was Rosa as well! And there had been a couple of girls at home who'd been happy to share my bed from time to time! It slowly dawned on me that I really wasn't in a position to complain. Especially as I was still tied to the bed-head!

She looked relieved as she saw my anger fade and be replaced by a kind of weary acceptance and rushed on.

"It really didn't mean anything to me Paolo....well, the sex was quite good ...... but not as good as you!" she added in haste as she saw my eyes widen.

"But the problem was that Alfredo didn't take it so well when I told him it was over. It's why I was late getting home this week. He was threatening to leave his wife, or do something stupid. I was scared. I didn't know what to do with him."

"I hope you didn't have sex with him again!" I commented a little irrationally.

She smiled, pleased that I was making a joke of it.

"No, no ...... I just needed time to explain things to him ......he's quite a sensitive soul really. I didn't like to hurt him that way."

I didn't like the way that her eyes had softened when she'd said that.

"Maybe I should hurt him a bit for you Maria!"

Now she got angry.

"Oh don't be stupid Paolo! Grow up!!"

It was bit like being lashed across the face, and I reddened at her harshness. And probably in embarrassment at my own insensitivity. After all, the last thing that I wanted was to break up with Maria. Not now that we'd just got over my own indiscretions!!

"Sorry," we both said together. Then laughed together and I breathed a sigh of relief. It was going to be alright. And she had been right. It had been important to get these things out in the open. Painful, but right!

I jiggled my bound hands again to break the moment.

"Oh, of course!" she exclaimed, hand going to her mouth as she realised that I was still at her mercy, "I trust you......I'll always trust you Paolo," she added simply as she reached up to unfasten my wrists. Fortunately, she didn't see the tears glistening briefly in my eyes.

As soon as my hands were freed, I sat quickly up and wrapped them around her, pulling her down under me as rolled onto her.

"Paolo!" she gasped in alarm, "Paolo .....mmmmmmm!"

Her initial stiffness quickly dissolved and she relaxed into me as my lips closed gently over hers and we embarked on another long, deep kiss. It was meant to reassure her.

I think that it did, because we spent the rest of the night kissing and cuddling, sharing more news and gossip, sharing our feelings and making love when we were ready, which was often!

55. Breakfast Revelations

I felt like a young boy who'd been given the icing bowl to lick out as I walked down the staircase the following morning, holding hands with a slightly reluctant Maria.

We were a little late because she'd decided to demonstrate some of her newly acquired talents on me when we'd woken and I'd been immediately jealous of whoever had taught her to give blow jobs that way. If it had been 'Alfredo', I was almost prepared to forgive him! And one thing had led to another....so we were late!

Then there'd been the clothing issue.

Her old 'servants shirt' that she'd come up to my room in yesterday was a non-starter, so she'd borrowed another one of mine. It was a pale lilac, a bit big but, hanging loose over her hips it actually looked really good on her, especially with her long auburn hair tumbling down her back. She'd retained her short black skirt and we'd had a long dispute about the suspenders and stockings which she'd steadfastly refused to wear down to breakfast. Still, I'd had to admit that her strong, tanned legs looked great without the stockings so I'd given in.

She was also missing another item of clothing because when I'd picked up her panties from the top of my little collection, she'd refused the return of her gift and had insisted that she go down to eat 'au naturel'. Well, who was I to complain at the thought of her unclad pussy taunting me as we sat together!?

I just wore my normal slacks and pale shirt. Life's so much easier for us blokes!

As we approached the door to the dining room though, I could feel Maria drawing me back. She really wasn't comfortable with the idea of joining the rest of the family to eat. Given that only a few years earlier she'd been helping her mother serve at meal times, she was a bit apprehensive. It was something of an 'upstairs, downstairs' issue!

"No Paolo," she whispered, "You go in. I'll go home and change."

By then though, I'd almost got her to the door. I'd heard my cousins and Aunt Luisa chattering as we approached and just as Maria was trying to pull out of my hand, I heard my aunt's strong voice ring out.

"Oh there they are! Come in you two! We were beginning to wonder if we'd need to send in a rescue party!"

I felt Maria's hand tighten in mine, but now that she'd been recognised she seemed to give in and let me draw her into the big dining room beside me. I saw her eyes flash sideways to where her mother, Catarina, was carrying a tray out of the room into her pantry. There was a moments apprehension in them until she saw that her mother was smiling encouragingly at us. Whatever she was thinking, it seemed a promising sign because she must have known what we'd been up to when Maria failed to come home last night.

There were the usual breakfast things set out on a long side table, and Maria and I rather self-consciously picked up a plate each and began to pile on some food, acutely aware that we were the centre of attention, despite my Aunt's attempts to keep the conversation going behind us.

My family were scattered round the big central table in various states of dress, Izzy and my aunt were still in elegant wraps, whilst Ilse was wearing tight jeans and a shirt and Frieda had a short, cream summer dress on. She waved as we turned and indicated the spare chairs next to her.

"Over here Paolo, I've saved you these seats."

We set our plates down and sat next to her. There was a moment's uncomfortable silence and I could feel Maria squirming next to me before Izzy of all people broke the ice.

"Morning Maria, you're looking absolutely radiant. I see that Paolo's been good for you!"

My eyes opened wide as I wondered how Maria would take it, but I needn't have worried.

"Thanks Izzy. It's true. Paolo is very, very good for me. Just like he's been good for you I hear........"

Everyone laughed at that including, eventually, Izzy!

Then my aunt took charge in her usual smooth, inimitable style and we were all soon chatting comfortably together, my cousins gradually drawing Maria into their circle as my aunt concentrated on me! Fortunately the girls steered clear of comparing my performance in bed and we got through the meal relatively unscathed.

By the time that we'd finished and Catarina had cleared away the plates, and scolded Maria for offering to help, I was feeling fully replenished. Goodness knows how much I'd eaten, but after the exercise that Maria had given me last night I'd needed it. And I noticed that Maria had tucked away a healthy amount as well!

I looked at my watch. Wow, nearly ten o'clock! My flight back to London was at two so I'd have to start thinking about packing. Although Izzy was driving me back again, so the journey shouldn't take long! I'd expected that Maria would drive me back now that we were 'together', but I'd been disappointed to learn that she hadn't passed her test yet, so I was back in the hands of my 'senior', and most unreliable, cousin!

I was about to get up however when my Aunt waved me down.

"Well Maria, now that we're all satisfied, have you had a chance to think about what we spoke about yesterday?"

I dropped back into my seat mystified as I looked round the table. It was clear that everyone else knew what my aunt was talking about and all eyes were focussed on my new lover. I was about to open my mouth when I felt her grasping my hand under the table and squeezing it reassuringly.

She was quite calm when she replied, looking at each of my cousins and then my Aunt in turn, "Yes Signora .. I mean Luisa... I have. I must say that I thought that it was a rather strange idea...distinctly weird in fact!...."

I still hadn't a clue what she was talking about, but I'd noted a sense of consternation circulating at those words.

" ..........but now that I've had chance to think about it, I can see that there are some attractions. I'd need to feel that I had some level of control though, consultation at all times, and maybe a veto if I felt the need, but if that's possible........"

She paused and my aunt quickly exchanged looks with my cousins, giving Izzy a particularly hard look before getting a slight nod in response. Then she smiled widely, "Well, there you are Maria, I'm sure we can work that out! So your answer is.....?"

Maria squeezed my hand a little harder this time before replying with conviction, "Well then .... my answer is 'Yes'!"

I finally managed to get a few words out.

"What's going on Maria?"

But she hadn't time to respond as Frieda had squealed in delight and jumped up to hug her, and Ilse and Izzy had soon joined them in an unlikely fourfold hug!

I looked at my aunt still mystified and she finally took pity on me and explained. I suppose that I should have expected it!

It seems that there was precedent in our family history to deal with this sort of situation, and as I heard what was being proposed, I had a feeling that this wasn't the first time that it had been used! In the event that an 'outsider' became attached to the principle male (ie me!) with the unanimous agreement of all female members of the 'society', she could be invited to join the group!

And it was clear that that is what had just happened. I was shocked, because it meant that I'd still be 'available' to the rest of them as well. Did Maria really understand that? As I couldn't get near her, I asked my aunt.

"She's well aware of how our 'support' circle works Paolo. I've explained it to her in detail, and as you've just heard, she will have a good deal of control over it. And of course there are other benefits because we'll provide the same support to her as well."

I shook my head in dismay. I couldn't imagine anyone 'controlling' Izzy! And exactly what sort of support were they planning on providing to Maria?! I was getting suspicious, but the girl in question distracted me by finally extricating herself from the scrum, wrapping her arm around me and giving me a long kiss.

"Bet that's a surprise!" she exclaimed sweetly, noting my expression, but then she whispered in my ear, "Don't worry. When I said that I'd be taking control, that's exactly what I meant! Look, I'm going home to change again. I'll see you in your room in an hour and I'll help you pack!"

I noted the underlying steel in her voice. Well, maybe this would work then? Maybe Izzy had met her match!

My aunt was standing to one side as Maria waved a cheery goodbye, and my cousins were still chattering happily together as I turned to her. She gave me a quick hug, and I had the distinct impression that she wasn't wearing much under the silk wrap.

"There you are Paolo. Problems solved. Just relax and let Maria deal with it. She's got a lot about her that girl!" She leaned closer before she pulled away, "And I missed you last night..... but I suppose that I'll have to get used to that!" She gave a little laugh of resignation and twirled away to disappear graciously out of the door, heading upstairs to dress.

56. A Big Thank You.........

I watched her go with mixed emotions. She'd been responsible for the most amazing week of my life, but I was left feeling somehow as though I'd let her down. It was stupid, but I couldn't let it go at that, not now that I was leaving later . I needed to speak to her again, so I followed her up the stairs.

There was also the question of Maria. Again!

I'd been stealing myself before breakfast to make an announcement that now that I was 'together' with Maria, that I'd have to pull out of Aunt Luisa's little secret society. It had been something of a relief when I 'd finally made my mind up after much mental dithering. And then I'd been wrong footed by the sudden decision, to me at least, to invite her to join! I still wasn't sure that it would work out, but I really needed to talk to Maria about that one!

As I reached the polished door to my aunt's bedroom, I was about to knock, but something held me back. The door was ajar, so I peeped round the edge in true voyeuristic style!

Her room was bright, filled with morning sunshine, the big veranda windows open to let in the breeze. That wasn't what really caught my attention though.

My eyes hardly moved once they'd settled on my aunt! She was more or less naked, her silk wrap rumpled down on the floor by her feet and she was just in the process of stepping into a pair of French knickers. She was bent at the waist, side on to me with one foot already in a leg hole, and the other shapely leg lifted at the knee to follow suit. Her lithe, slim body looked to be glowing in the sun-light and her bare breasts dangled jauntily down, light pink nipples dancing crazily as she overbalanced slightly.

My whole body reacted to her in a rather familiar way, a thrill of excitement shooting up my spine as I felt myself hardening between my legs. I should have pulled away. I should have knocked or coughed or something, but I didn't. I wanted to see more!

She was oblivious to my presence as she straightened up, dragging the dainty red and black knickers up her smooth thighs. I had a brief glimpse of her black, curly little jungle before her pussy was covered up by the silky material. My mouth was suddenly dry as I remembered how exciting it had felt when my fingers roamed through her bush, and the dark slit beneath! I almost groaned aloud as I felt myself get even harder!

Then the knickers were on her waist and she eased the waistband into a comfortable position, wriggling her hips slightly in the process and giving my growing erection even more food for thought! The knickers were quite short, the open legs dropping to just an inch or two below her crotch, the bright red material with its black lace linings stretching tightly over her buttocks and at each side there was a short, lace covered slit to enhance the comfort of the fit.

I watched engrossed as she turned slightly and reached for a matching bra that was sitting on the top of her dressing table. The movement tautened her breast as she stretched and made me remember how delicious her nipples had tasted, how they'd hardened between my lips during our nights of passion together. I was suddenly aware that she was humming a tune to herself as she dressed. Probably opera I thought because I didn't recognise it.

I had to close my eyes for a moment to gather myself. God, why was I torturing myself like this? I could just walk away couldn't I? No, I couldn't!

By now she'd turned and her shapely back was facing me as she fiddled with the bra, her head dropping, short black hair bobbing as she concentrated on wrapping it around her, fastening the back in front, under her breasts before starting to swivel it round so that he cups were ready to pull over her pert breasts. She'd half turned again, and I saw her hands lift to her breasts, ready to pull the bra cups over them, but first she let them wrap around the taut orbs, letting her fingers roam over the soft skin.

The sight of her massaging her own breasts, a dreamy expression spreading across her narrow face was just too much for me! I just couldn't restrain myself a minute longer and I pushed open the door and strode quickly up to her.

She hadn't seen me and her humming had covered any sound I made so she gave a start as she felt my hands come down gently on her bare shoulders and my lips started to kiss and nibble at the back of her neck!