Langley Circle Beginning Ch. 19

"No no Bella, it was me. I just got carried away. I'm so sorry honey. I am not trying to, well I'm not trying to do anything."

Nicky remained silent, but her expression was one of disappointment and betrayal. Beth looked desperately at Bella for some help as Nicky turned and sat facing away on the edge of the bed.

"I think Nicky is jealous," Bella said. "You see, in the same way that I have a thing for Mr. Parker, so does she."

There was a small squeak from Nicky, but she remained facing away.

"W-What do you mean? Are you saying she... Nicky, do you have feelings like that for your f- for Dean?"

Bella climbed off the bed and jogged round to the other side. Beth watched as the petite blonde knelt down in front of Nicky and peered up at her.

"Be strong baby girl; it's for the best, truss me."

Nicky wordlessly shook her head, prompting Bella to reach up and kiss her gently.

Nicky sighed deeply, turning around to face Beth; however, it was Bella that spoke first. "It's not you she's jealous of; it's me, because of that kiss."

Beth blinked in confusion, looking to Nicky for an explanation.

"It's you I have a crush on mum." Nicky buried her face in her hands, shaking her head.

"But that's impossible; I'm your... Well, I'm your..."

Nicky groaned, and looked to be on the verge of tears.

"Perhaps I can try and explain," Bella said. "Nicky doesn't have a thing for you, her mum; it's you, the woman that is the object of her desire. Beth Parker the sexy, brilliant, elegant, confident woman. Not her mum, but Beth Parker. I'm sure she will be able to explain it better when she regains the ability to talk again, but that's the thrust of it. She admires, desires, and looks up to you as a woman. I can't say I blame her either; you are gorgeous, smart, and caring, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't fancy you a little bit too."

Beth said nothing as she struggled to absorb and understand it all. Much of what Bella had said was extremely flattering, but it also felt wrong. Was it wrong? She studied her daughter's face, a complicated maelstrom of fear, shame, hope, and vulnerability.

"Is this true Nicky? Do you have all those feelings for me?"

Nicky nodded. "It's complicated." She cleared her throat nervously. "Most of the time it still feels like you are my mum, but then there are these other times where I am consumed by a deep yearning for you... In that other way."

Beth felt a tightening in her chest. "Oh honey, I'm not sure what to say."

A single tear ran down Nicky's cheek, leaving a trail of shimmering wetness in its wake.

"Hey, come here; no crying." Beth opened her arms and Nicky flew into them. "You'll have me blubbing too."

The bed shifted, and then Beth felt Bella's arms encircling them, embracing her and Nicky in an envelope of support and affection. Beth felt a surge of love and gratitude towards the pint-sized blonde. It was becoming clear to Beth that Bella was a good friend, one who would always look after her baby, long after it stopped being Beth's job.

She kissed the top of Nicky's head and hugged her tightly. She was feeling nothing but warmth and affection from both these young women, and couldn't deny that some of her own feelings were not entirely chaste. But Nicky was her daughter. Maybe not by blood, but for more than six years now, Beth had treated her that way. She had to admit though, to be admired and desired in the way that Nicky was professing to do, certainly awakened something in her. To be adored and venerated by this beautiful young woman, and by Bella it seemed to some extent as well, was a definite aphrodisiac.

The room was quiet, the storm having somewhat abated, although the rain still pit-pattered on the window, a constant gentle white noise. None of the women spoke, but as they delved through their own thoughts and feelings, they continued to draw comfort from the embrace. Eventually, Beth eased back, and by some unspoken agreement, the huddle broke apart. All three women remained close however, with contact being maintained through clasped hands. Bella laid her head on Nicky's shoulder, giving her friend strength and love, at what was obviously a very difficult time for her.

Beth looked deeply into Nicky's eyes, searching for something; exactly what, she had no idea. What she found was love, desire, and an intense vulnerability. This sweet young woman had bared her heart and soul, been honest and open, and was waiting for someone else to decide her fate. Beth knew she loved this woman, would do almost anything for her; she'd sacrifice so much just to see her happy, and so desperately didn't want to disappoint her, but she wouldn't lie to her. It would be cruel to raise her hopes if it was not to be. That indeed was the question; to be, or not to be?

Beth leaned closer and kissed her daughter on the forehead. Nicky sagged against her, noticeably deflating. A million thoughts went through Beth's mind as she pressed her lips to the deep furrows of Nicky's brow. She slowly moved lower, touching a delicate kiss to Nicky's nose as the woman choked back a sob. Beth still didn't truly know how she felt, and as she hesitated, it was as if the whole world was holding its breath. She knew there was only really one way to find out.

She touched a finger to Nicky's chin, and gently tilted her head back. Pausing for one last moment, she then touched her lips to Nicky's in a soft and gentle kiss. There was a gasp from Bella, but Beth ignored it and held the kiss, trying to decide how it felt. She was surprised it didn't offend her; it didn't feel intrinsically wrong. It was warm, tender and sexy, and she didn't want it to end.

Nicky's lips moved slowly, firing sparks of excitement in Beth as thousands of nerve endings were stimulated. Opening her mouth a fraction, Beth dabbed the tip of her tongue delicately forward, and the reaction almost overwhelmed her. Nicky responded eagerly, touching her own tongue to Beth's before sucking the tip into her mouth passionately, breathing heavily and excitedly through her nose as she welcomed the kiss, deepened it and lost herself in it. Beth felt a surge of arousal and her mind filled with confusing questions, none of which she could answer, all of which she forced aside for now; All that existed right now was the kiss, this astonishing, intimate moment that was sending chills down her back and pricking Goosebumps on her neck. Nicky's body pressed against her and she was powerless to resist, the two women sinking back onto the bed to lie side by side, locked in a tight passionate embrace, oblivious to anything and everything else around them.

Fearing how far things might progress if they didn't pause, Beth reluctantly broke the kiss and pulled back, staring into Nicky's eyes. They were wide, shining bright, and hopeful. She studied the dancing pupils and saw a million questions and dreams in their depths. Then she smashed the moment to pieces by Pulling Nicky on top of her in another smouldering kiss. Their tongues duelled as their bodies melded. Beth ran her hands down onto Nicky's backside and squeezed, sending a thrill through her and causing Nicky to moan in pleasure. Beth felt Nicky writhe on top of her, only thin material separating their naked bodies, and a fire was ignited in her core. It was Nicky that pulled back this time, breathing heavily and smiling broadly.

The bed began shaking and a squeaking sound caused both women to turn around, to see Bella bouncing up and down on her knees, clapping her hands excitedly and grinning like a five year old who was getting a rabbit for Christmas. "Yay," she squealed. "This is just so beautiful and special."

Nicky smirked at Beth and shrugged. "Go with it; you have to admit she is adorable."

"She certainly is." Beth glanced back and smiled at the petite blonde, considering her next question carefully. "Do you two come as a package?" she whispered softly to Nicky, feeling a blush rise to her cheeks.

Nicky's face split into a joyous smile. "That's up to you," she whispered excitedly. "I'd like that very much, and I know Bel would too."

"What's that? What are you saying about me?"

Nicky rolled to one side and smirked at her friend without saying a word. Beth threw Bella a sultry look and used one finger to make a suggestive 'come hither' gesture.

"Seriously?" Bella asked, looking surprised. "I mean, that's not what this was about for me; it was all about Nicky and fulfilling her desire."

"Oh my god, you are so cute, get in here now," Beth said, chuckling.

Bella grinned and snuggled up to Beth's other side, reaching over to immediately pepper Nicky with hungry kisses.

"Hey, can I get a little of that?" Beth asked.

Bella gazed down at Beth, Her emerald eyes twinkling brightly and a sexy smile curling her lips; Beth was quite beguiled at how enchanting the young woman was.

"Mrs. Parker," Bella said in a sexy drawl the likes of which Beth had never heard from the blonde before, "I think you are a breathtakingly beautiful woman, with a body to die for, and a pair of boobs that even put mine to shame."

Beth opened her mouth to answer, but Bella was on her in an instant, covering her lips with hot kisses, wriggling her firm young body closer. Eager hands were running over her body, brushing across her breasts. Her nipples stiffened at the attention, and her legs instinctively parted as hands began to glide up her thigh.

She broke the kiss, breathing heavily. "Oh gosh, girls, you are getting me all in a flutter." She giggled and fanned at her face.

"Oh Mrs. P., we haven't even started yet."

"You should probably both call me Beth at times like this I think."

"Beth." Nicky tried the word out and giggled. "That might take a bit of getting used to."

Beth was being utterly distracted by Bella who was staring up at her as she ran her cheek back and forth across her hard nipples. "And you Bella, I can see what Dean finds so sexy about you; you really are a little firecracker."

There was silence as Nicky and Bella both froze, and Beth winced as she realised she had just revealed something she possibly shouldn't have.

Nicky snorted and giggled. "You gone and done it now."

"He thinks I'm sexy?" Bella said, open-mouthed and wide eyed.

Beth floundered for a response, and finding none, pulled the blonde to her kissing her passionately. It took only a moment for Bella to respond, and soon her tongue was delving eagerly into Beth's mouth, teasing and tickling her arousal higher.

"Umm Bel, can I?" Nicky said in a playful voice, tapping her friend on the shoulder.

"Oh yeah, sure," Bella said, easing back and grinning. "You two should have some time." She slipped off the bed, straightening her pyjamas.

"Bel, you don't have to go," Nicky said. "I didn't mean it like that."

"I'll be back," Bella said. "Just gonna grab my phone, this is a Kodak moment if ever there was one." She formed her fingers into a square and held them up to her eye.

Beth glanced over at Nicky and shrugged. Nicky fell into her arms, their lips locking together immediately in a hungry kiss. Beth ran her hands down over Nicky's body, exploring the curves of the young woman in a way she had never done before. Her senses came alive as she felt the woman willingly reciprocate. Her mind blurred with the unreality of it all. She barely knew what to think anymore and god, what would Dean think?

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Dean shivered as he squelched through the front door. The short journey back from Dave's house had resulted in another drenching and a near-fatal trip over a potted plant that sent him sprawling into the hedge at the border of his property. He placed the useless hammer onto the small table in the hall, and after a quick check for broken bones and possible life-altering scars, squished grumpily up the stairs.

At the end of the day, he only had himself to blame; it was his job to fix the flapping fence, something he should have done weeks ago. That being said, the injustice of having to bear the assault of the vicious weather did not sit well with him, not well at all. That was even before you added the tear in his trousers, and the graze on his elbow from the tumble. The only saving grace appeared to be that because the weather was so bad, there had been no witnesses to his unfortunate hedge-dive.

All he wanted to do now was get out of his wet clothes and crawl into bed. Even the thought of "compensation" from Beth held less appeal than it had, although he suspected that if she really put her mind to it, he could probably be persuaded. The soft light emanating from the bedroom down the hall signalled that despite his extended absence, due mainly to Dave's single malt fuelled hospitality, Beth had stayed up and may even now be preparing for his entrance, in more ways than one. A small smirk twitched at his lips.

As he reached the opened door, he froze, the smile dissolving from his face; on the bed were two naked women. Dean shut his eyes, convinced he was seeing things, perhaps a result of one too many whiskeys, but when he opened them again, they were still there. They were wrapped in each other's arms in a passionate embrace, legs entwined, hands teasing and caressing soft skin that shone in the dim light. His eye was drawn to the familiar curvy backside of his wife, as she rolled on top of the other woman and a stirring began in his trousers. A soft moan escaped the other woman's lips, a familiar sounding moan, from a familiar mouth in a head that was top with a mass of chocolate brown hair. Nicky?

Dean was paralyzed, feet rooted to the spot, drops of water dripping to the carpet; His mouth hung agape, his eyes blinking rapidly, seeing but without comprehension. Was he dreaming? No, he wasn't; there in clear view on his bed were his wife and daughter, naked and oblivious to his presence. What manner of hell had he walked into? Anger surged through him, confusion tinging its edges. He flapped his mouth and puffed air from his nose, and yet was still unable to form any coherent sounds.

"It's truly beautiful isn't it," a small voice whispered behind him.

Dean spun around to see Bella standing in the hall, smiling past him, a dreamy look on her face. He turned back to check what he thought he had seen, and confirmed that things were indeed unchanged, his wife and daughter, on his bed, naked, having sex.

"I-I-It can't be." Dean hissed, rubbing his eyes and turning back to stare at Bella in disbelief. He understood nothing, felt everything. What was going on? He had no idea, but it left him feeling angry, afraid, betrayed and, most of all, confused. He couldn't process this.

Dean stomped past Bella, fleeing down the stairs. He stood in the hall, face burning, stomach churning, eyeing the front door.

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Next time on Langley Circle... Will either Josh or Trudy act on any of the suggestions or hints that Nicky and Bella have been separately feeding them, and it's fight or flight time for Dean. Can he work through his feelings or is this latest discovery just a step too far?

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