Destinbury

"Well...no...well yes there is one."

"Marcie, right?"

"No, not Marcie. I loved teasing her, but that's all. When I did that series of photos with Kiley, I struggled mightily to behave myself, because I'd told Nila that I would behave and I did."

Only to learn that she might have been screwing Jake while you were with Kiley."

"Damn, I guess that's true, she could have been. That makes it even worse."

"I'm sorry I said that. So only because of the thing with Nila, or did you have a burning desire to bed her?"

"I had a raging desire to bed her hon. Believe this or not, it wasn't just about her looks at all. She had a smoking, steaming allure about her that was damn powerful. Not something I can measure point out or even really describe though."

"A strong chemistry."

"Maybe that's it. Anyway, I think she's the only one."

"Not Kathy?"

"Oh, I didn't tell you that one."

"My God, you and Kathy too?"

"Yes, but like with Alana, there's quite a story there, want to hear it or have you heard enough of that crap?"

"Oh no, tell me all honey," and for the next stretch of miles he shared every detail he could remember about her teasing and tempting him and that sunny summer day with Kathy out by the pool where they screwed with Nila right there.

When they got to Owen's Molly said, "I'm going home and get ready for the coming week, but honey, unless you say otherwise, after the party next Saturday I'm staying with you okay?"

"Okay? That is about the best thing I could ask for is all."

"Of course I'll be talking to you about party things through the week."

"Okay," and they shared a tender kiss before she went home.

Chapter Two Hundred Forty Two

Molly was at Destinbury Wednesday to go over a couple of minor last minute details about the party. "Good lord woman," Char said as soon as she saw Molly, "What happened on that trip to Carmel? First Owen is almost silly when he comes home, and look at how you're glowing and smiling."

"Where is he?"

"In the bedroom changing I think, so talk fast."

"So much happened Char. I learned so much about him and I actually enjoyed being there. I mean you and I know his family is several degrees south of different, but we just relaxed and I had fun, and I was almost naked the whole time. Me Char, and that still surprises me."

"So you and the boss finally shared a bed."

"Did he actually tell you that?"

"Oh no, but all I have to do is look at you and listen, and besides, I remember him telling me some time ago that's how it is down there. He's pretty damn good in bed I think."

Molly didn't flinch or lose her smile, but it still hit her that they were comparing lovemaking notes about their man. "Yes he is good in bed, but I'm not even really sure what makes me think that."

"I know what makes that so, but I'll leave it to you to decide."

"So he really was happy when he got home?"

"Is sugar really sweet? Go find your man, girl before he catches us talking about him, and I'm going to my room." Molly kissed Char, smiled and headed down the hall toward Owen's bedroom, catching him sitting on the edge of his bed in his skivvies.

"Hi hon, deep in thought or tired?"

"Neither really, just washed up and was getting dressed."

"Stand up for me," and he did, but his smile appeared as she tugged his underwear down and tossed it aside. "There. You were getting dressed for me and thank you, but you and I know you'd just as soon be naked," and she stripped and tossed her things on top of his briefs as he stood there like a kid ogling everything in the candy store. "I just may get used to being like this too," and they kissed, and then kissed again before they joined their clothes on the bed and made love.

"I couldn't talk you into moving in here and sharing Destinbury with me could I?"

"Owen, I hate to sound like somebody else we know, but no."

"Not unless we're married, okay. I do understand, but I wanted to ask you."

"Thank you. Besides, you'll be moving into your new house in the spring right?"

"I don't think so. I'm thinking about selling that and staying right here hon, but what are your thoughts?"

"What I think doesn't matter Owen, it's what you're comfortable with."

"The new house will be beautiful and all new, but it also has something I'm not eager to deal with."

"Nila's touch?"

"Right. She had full control of that whole project until all of that went to hell."

"Well whatever you're comfortable with Owen, is what you have to go with, but I do love this place."

"I do too, and these walls hold a lot of fun memories, and the bad ones don't stick very well."

"They really do hold great memories, and I didn't even share in the early ones."

While the loving couple lay next to each other and enjoyed their sweet afterglow, Kate called Char and said, "I just got a small package from Nila."

"You're kidding me."

"Her engagement ring. Her note just said she wanted me to do with it whatever I thought best. My God it's a beautiful and expensive ring Char, but what can be done with it? Pawn it and lose most of that money? He can't give it to another woman for sure."

"Oh no, he'd never do that. The only other option I see is save the stones and see what you can get for the mount if it's even worth enough to bother with."

"It's platinum so it's worth a few bucks."

"I have to say, it was right for Nila to do that, but I'm surprised too."

"I am too. From what I hear she hasn't been very happy. I can't help but wish her the best now. She's paid the price for her bad choices."

"I hated her so much, but you're right, I have to hope for the best for her now."

"I'd never let Owen know, but I'm going to e-mail her and tell her, though I can't be close friends with her now, I do forgive her and I'd like to meet her for lunch sometime."

"That would be very nice if you could bring yourself to do that."

"I'm still giving that a lot of thought."

"Owen's in love with Molly."

"Seriously Char?"

"My diagnosis, but I'm sure, and she's been to see your parents with Owen and she just glows when she even talks about him."

"Oh God, I didn't see that one coming."

"You would have if you lived here and watched them together. Have you been home to patch things up with your mom and dad?"

"Yes, but hearing how well Owen is doing down there I need to get off my butt and put some honest effort into that again."

"That would be good Kate, and that would make your brother very happy."

"I'll get on that. Char, you've been more like family to me than my family and I love you every bit as much."

"I love you to Kate, and I have to remind myself that I'm not part of the family."

"Like hell, you're totally part of it now, and to hell with blood lines. You've earned your stripes many times over."

"Thank you."

"I'm making you my sister in fact."

"Now stop or you'll make me cry."

Chapter Two Hundred Forty Three

A couple of hours before the guests began to arrive Saturday, Owen pulled Molly into his bedroom, and sitting next to her on the side of the bed, he told her, "Remember last Saturday night and you and I were in the bedroom?"

She smiled and said, "Well of course. I'm sure I remember every minute of that night."

"You caught me when I suddenly stopped and you asked me if I was okay, remember that?"

"Yes, I do remember that, but you pretty much blew it off."

"I did and for a reason. Going back a couple of weeks I'm guessing, Char and I were having a short but serious discussion about some things, and at one point she told me something to the effect that one of these days...oh, I said something about emotions I think. Anyway, she said something like one of these days, everything was going to fall into place and feel right for me and I was would know then that I found what I've been questioning and maybe even looking for. That's not it exactly, but maybe you get the idea."

"Yes, of course I do, and that was pretty profound on Char's part."

"Not bad for a woman with a limited education I say. Okay, so as you and I stood in the bedroom that night, and we held each other close and talked before we made love, it all came to me. You, even in that very foreign environment in Carmel, and having to deal with the idea of sleeping with me...through all of that you were calm, poised, charming, so very sexy, and perfect. It also occurred to me right then that I was happier than I'd ever been in my life. All of the pieces were right there and in place including the fact that I love you so very much Molly."

Even as Owen was struggling through his explanation she had tears in her eyes, but when he told her he loved her, she smiled, wiped at her tears and kissed him.

"I love you too Owen."

"I was so afraid you wouldn't be able to say that."

"I love you so very much," and then as a grin slipped across her she said, "But I do have a confession."

"Okay, now's the time hon."

"I had my eyes checked last week and your girlfriend is going to be wearing glasses at least part of the time."

"I love glasses, can I help pick out the frames?"

"Too late hon, but definitely the next time."

"Will you still work with me?"

"Do you really think I'd trust another woman to work very close with you on porn parties? I'm not a jealous person, but I don't think so baby. Owen, you've been through a lot, and I really do understand you so much better, but are you sure you love me?"

"Completely and totally Molly."

"Enough so that you can forsake making love to your other girlfriends?"

"Absolutely yes."

"Even Wendy, Kiley, and Alana?"

"Yes, of course, but there is one thing that I didn't finish telling you on our weekend away. I love Alana and I love to tease her and be teased by her, but when it comes to actually making love, Kathy wins."

"Really? Oh great, so instead of Alana, it's her I'll have to worry about."

"You never have to worry and I mean that, but I just wanted to set the record straight."

"Well come to think of it, I'm glad, because Alana is so damn sexy and long legged."

"She's sweet from every angle and inside and out," and then smiling he added, "Well you know what I mean."

"Yes, I do know what you mean. When will you tell Char?"

"I don't know, but I'm sure you want to be there."

"That isn't necessary. She and I will be talking a lot in the coming days and weeks. After all that is one smart woman."

"So true."

"Okay, take her to her room and you two have a long talk, but be back here and ready for the party before Tom and Karen arrive at six thirty."

"Um...honey, about..."

"You two need some alone time because after tonight, I might not be so understanding."

"You might be? Damn I love you, but I may need a cane, because you're keeping me about half off balance."

"You're doing great baby. Go talk to her, and I'm going to get ready and then pick at the party file while I sample a drink." Then smiling as she teased his cock for a second, she said, "Yes, this is perfect. Now go stud and report back to me before you shower and dress."

"Yes ma'am, I'll do that," and after another kiss he headed to the kitchen where he knew Char would be.

She was still naked and at the sink when he walked up behind her, and tucking his firm cock into her butt and putting his arms around her from behind, she leaned back and said, "I saw you coming, but lover you're starting something you can't finish, because your girlfriend isn't far away."

"I have her permission to be here, and in fact this is her idea, and you and I need to go to your room, because I have something very important to share with you."

"Now? We have company coming."

"Oh I haven't forgotten that, but this is more important."

"Then let's go, because this must be very significant."

They didn't bother to close her door before they fell into an embrace and shared a deep and exploring kiss, but when he crawled onto her bed she smiled but didn't move. "Come to me honey, please."

"Oh God Owen are you losing your mind?"

"I found my mind and I owe that to you, but we can get into that another time."

"And you're sure Molly is okay with what we're getting into?"

"Yes, I'm very sure, but you may have to have her explain her thoughts later, because I'm just not going to ask questions."

As she climbed into bed and lay close to him she said, "So when you said you had something to share with me, I thought you meant something like information."

"Yes, that too," and he explored her breasts before he kissed her again and then moved his hand down as she spread her legs for him.

It was awhile before they were both satisfied enough to stop long enough for her to ask him, "What is this important information," or was that a ruse to screw me?"

"We made love honey, we didn't screw, and of course you were and are fantastic."

"So are you honey."

"Char, Molly and I have finally admitted that we love each other."

Sitting up quickly she smiled and said, "Well I knew that, but that's great. But now wait, then why are you here with me and we're wearing each other's love juices?"

"This is how Molly wanted it, but like I said, I didn't ask questions. I just told her again that I love her and came looking for you."

"She's as messed up as you are, so when are you getting married?"

"We haven't gotten into that stage yet, this just happened about an hour ago."

"You two should be in bed then not you and me."

"You can bet we will be before the night is over, because she's staying here at least for the weekend."

"I'm so happy for both of you. How will you keep your mind on the party tonight?"

"We'll be fine, but you know we won't be far apart either."

"Let's go down so I can congratulate her and thank her."

"Let's go. But Char, I'm going on record saying that I still want to make love to you again one day."

"If you can convince Molly of that I'll be very surprised and very happy."

Owen was almost too slow to see Char throw her arms around Molly and kiss her before she said, "Congratulations."

"Thank you. Oh, is that a little of Owen on your cheek?" she said as she touched Char near her lips.

"Thank you Molly. I don't understand any of that, but thank you, and yes, you'll find some of me on him too, because we didn't take time to shower."

"You might have ended up in bed again if you had," and then reaching for Owen's pretty flaccid cock, Molly said, "I'd say Char did a right and proper job on you lover."

"She was very thorough congratulating me."

"Good. Char, needless to say you and I need some chat time tomorrow, but right now stud, off to the shower and get ready."

He kissed Char again, patted her ass and said, "I love you lady," and headed to the bedroom.

Chapter Two Hundred Forty Four

Owen finally met Tom and Karen Cabot when they arrived at six thirty exactly, and Karen was fairly generic looking just as Owen pictured her from Molly's description, but Karen did indeed really ooze sensuality. In her carriage her natural expression, and her shape all worked together to demand attention from any guy that was conscious and sober, and took an extra moment to appreciate her. "Karen," Owen said still holding her hand, "Happy birthday. I'm so glad to finally meet you, and could have picked you out of a crowd, because Molly did a perfect job of describing you." Then turning to Tom they shook hands as Owen said, "Welcome, and if either of you need anything, just see Molly or me, or Char in the kitchen."

"Thank you Owen, and it's nice to meet you. I'm sure you know that you have a beautiful estate."

"Thanks, we do love it here, and only open it like this for special events like yours. We really do enjoy watching guests have a good time."

Molly took over for the moment saying, "You'll find Owen and me either at the bar or in the office just down the hall."

"Right, I remember from the tour you gave Molly." As they talked, the first guests arrived a few minutes early, and it made him think of another party with the bondage frame when they saw one of the men toting something large by the handle and draped with a dark green fabric.

"Gus is our able bartender," Molly said continuing, and added, "We do have your wine selections, but if you desire something not at the bar, we'll do our best to see to your wishes."

"Thank you Molly, but I'm sure we can get along quite nicely without resorting to raiding the wine cellar."

Karen kissed Owen's cheek before she said, "Thank you for the birthday wishes, and I hope we have a chance to chat later, but we're guiding this mad group, so we better join the others."

"Well, what do you think Owen," Molly asked as she watched Tom and Karen move into the great room.

"About what in particular honey?"

"Well about both of them but mostly about Karen."

"You nailed her. Very average at first glance, but oh, does she have something going for any guy willing to give Karen just a few seconds."

"That's how I saw her, and Tom is a gentleman and pretty charming in his own way."

"That he is."

The party started just as Owen and Molly were sure it would. Quiet and reserved as guests took turns at the bar to collect a drink and then moved on. Trickles of soft laughter, a slightly louder voice might top the over all hum of the room for a moment, and here and there higher feminine notes of women laughing. Owen and Molly, with drinks in hand moved to the office to sit and relax, and the party sounds barely reached them. "It's going to be a quiet and easy night hon," Owen predicted.

"Just like you and I said it would be, but the money is the same."

"I could get used to this too."

An hour passed, before Molly said, "The party is getting louder, so I think I'll go out and see if we're missing anything," but Owen joined her and they collected fresh glasses of ginger ale from Gus. "Have we missed anything?" Owen asked.

"Some I think, but I haven't been able to see much of the action. There has been a group of guests right in my line of sight for the last half hour or more, and it's none of my business anyway."

"Ours either really, but we had to come out and see just the same. Oh," he added quickly as a half naked woman appeared in their line of sight. "I guess we have missed something."

"Or things, make that plural," Molly said as a second woman showed her breasts for a few seconds.

"Okay," Tom's voice boomed out over the room, "You all received the application days ago, so it's time to vote before any of us get drunk."

"Damn," Owen said, "All of this expense and he's turning this party into a meeting."

"Shh, Owen, it's more than that, listen to Tom," and seconds later Molly said, "They're voting on another couple to include or exclude from joining the party group. I'd kill to know more about them right now."

"Chips in the voting bowl if you would," Tom added, "And remember, two black chips will end the application for that couple unless we have an appeal from one of you on their behalf. Then we'll discuss and vote again."

"This is fascinating Owen, and something I've only ever heard of. I guess it takes something special to even be considered for membership of their group. I wonder how long they've been together."

"I wonder if that couple even knows if they're being considered."

Molly smiled and then said, "Well I just assumed, but you're right, this may all be a very secret process. Now I'm even more curious."

Minutes later Tom held up the bowl saying, "No black votes, so they will be invited to join us very soon," and raising his glass he said, "To Nancy and Mike," and they all sipped and then cheered the apparent good news.

Karen was within sight of the bar when Owen took Molly's hand and said, "In celebration of their acceptance," and holding out a ring he asked her, "Molly, will you marry me?"