The Most Valuable Gift

"It's ok Ed. I get it. I know what you're trying to say."

The relief on his face was enormous. He stuttered from the anxiety of trying to express something he barely understood.

"I- I love you Grace. I don't know where I'd be without you!" he said as he leaned forward to hold her palm against his cheek. He kissed the inside of her wrist sending tingles through her body.

She pulled her hand back reluctantly. If she hadn't she might have jumped him there in the restaurant.

They were too full for dessert so they missed out once more. Feeling pleasantly stuffed they headed home.

When they went upstairs Grace pulled him into a hug in the hall. "You should head off to bed right now. You have an early start in the morning."

"Could you sleep with me?" Ed asked.

She smiled up at him and nodded. "Just let me get ready for bed."

Rachel had left them a note indicating that she had gone to bed early as well so Ed retired to his bedroom and undressed. He pulled on some boxers to sleep in, brushed his teeth and got into bed.

He was beginning to doze off when his bedroom door opened and closed as Grace entered. He felt the mattress shift then her wonderful softness was pressing up against his side.

"Mmmmm!" he rumbled deep in his chest as he rolled onto his side to wrap his arm around her.

"God Ed! You make me feel so safe and loved when you hold me!" she purred against his chest.

He rolled back onto his back and suddenly she was lying on his chest. He enjoyed the feel of her breasts pressing against him and moved his hands down to her ass.

"Ohhhh!" she moaned as he kneaded her flesh there. He pulled her up his body until he could kiss her and wasted no time in doing so. Her lips were still the softest he'd ever kissed and his head spun every time he did. He couldn't believe she was in his arms kissing him in return. His kiss turned demanding and she whimpered with need as she returned his passion.

His hands went under her silky pj bottoms and he relished the feel of her skin. He dipped a hand between the full orbs and slid his fingers along the softest skin causing Grace to pull back from the kiss and gasp.

"Oh Ed! Oh my god!"

Then he slipped his fingers inside.

She clung to his shoulders and tucked her head into his neck as she sucked in her breath. She suddenly pushed back from Ed causing him to extract his fingers. She crawled backwards down his body until her face was above his waist. She pulled down his boxers and his thick cock slapped up against his stomach.

Grace moaned as she looked at the beast. She leaned down and ran her tongue along it from the base to the sensitive tip and this time it was Ed who sucked in his breath. He was so hard and hot under her tongue. She lifted it up and pressed her lips to the tip enjoying how Ed twitched and shook under her control. She loved giving him pleasure and loved his reaction to it. She knew she could take him deeper than the others so she opened her mouth and guided his cock between her lips. She bobbed over the head, dragging her lips over the sensitive ridge and she felt his cock swell even more. Before he could prepare she pushed forward taking him deep into her mouth until the head bumped into the back of her throat. A gentle push and it continued down her throat.

"Oh fuck! Grace! Geezus!" Ed gasped gripping the sheets

She slowly pumped him in her throat until she had to pull back to catch a breath. She looked up at him with hungry eyes and saw the fire in his.

Ed reached down and pulled her up onto his chest once more and tugged her pj bottoms off. Instead of kissing her he rolled over on top of her pressing her to the bed. She cried out feeling the heat of his cock against her pussy. He reached down and positioned himself at her wet opening. Pushing forward the first three inches drove inside. She cried out and clung to him. He was so fucking thick!

He pulled back and drove forward again, his passion taking control. Grace bit down on her cries as there was some pain involved but there was so much pleasure she'd endure this. He seemed to come to his senses then Grace kissed his neck and he pulled back and drove forward again. He was almost fully inside and Grace's eyes began to roll back from the flood of sensations rushing through her body. He began to pump in earnest and soon the sound of their bodies slapping together filled the room.

Grace was in heaven. The pain faded to a background ache as wave after wave of bliss crashed against her mind. He was a force of nature, undeniable, untiring, wild and passionate. She clawed at his back and his thrusting became more aggressive until he was pounding her into the mattress. Grace lost track of the number of orgasms she'd had as it seemed like one continuous rollercoaster ride through endless peaks.

Ed ground his teeth together as his body clenched and shuddered through a colossal release. He clung to Grace and kissed her neck, his cock buried to its base feeling the ripple of her inner walls massaging him. He held himself above her body, not resting his entire weight on her but enjoying the touch of their skin on skin. Finally he softened inside her and he pulled back and rested next to her.

"Oh my god, Ed! That was intense and wonderful!" she exclaimed softly. They relaxed for a bit then Grace made a brief visit to his washroom before snuggling back into bed with him. Any thought of continuing the conversation was lost as she heard Ed's gentle snoring. Grace smiled and settled in for a few hours of sleep until he had to get up.

Chapter 7

Ed breathed in deeply and stared in wonder at the lush forest the shuttle bus drove them past. Rachel held his hand as she enjoyed his excitement. He was in a different country! It smelled different! It looked different! The air felt different! The accents were different! Most of all it was HOT!

Ed looked over at Rachel and once more admired the sundress she was wearing. She'd changed in the airport washroom while he waited and when she returned it was all he could do to keep from staring. She looked gorgeous and the cleavage on display made him think fondly of summer back home.

He was still over dressed in his jeans and long sleeve shirt which he'd rolled up at least.

The drive to their resort wasn't long and soon they were pulling up the tree lined drive to a large low rise building surrounded by tropical flowers and large trees.

Ed followed Rachel into the lobby while the driver handed over the bags to the hotel staff. Rachel walked up to the reception desk.

"Hello. Rachel Thompson and Edward Walters checking in."

The young woman smiled at Rachel and looked up her name on the computer. "Ah! Yes, welcome! We have you in one of our Prestige Suites." Rachel grinned and signed where she needed to sign. They took a credit card imprint for purchases made. The clerk held up a pretty pink band and indicated Rachel should hold out her arm. The woman wrapped the band around her wrist and when the two ends were beside each other they clicked together tightly.

"This is your room key and identity bracelet for the entire resort. If you wish to purchase anything you simply need to touch the bracelet to the payment machine." Ed stepped forward and she wrapped a larger black band around his wrist. "It's completely water proof and it won't accidentally come off."

Ed admired the bracelet. "You will need to return that once your stay is over no matter how pretty you think it looks on you," the young woman teased and both Rachel and Ed chuckled.

She then waved over a young man. "Lionel will guide you to your room. Please enjoy your stay and if you have any questions please feel free to ask any of the staff."

Rachel and Ed followed Lionel who was pushing their luggage in a trolley through the grounds. He pointed out the locations of the pools, the bars, the restaurants, the gym, the beach access and the watersport activity center where they could book everything from kayaks to jet skis.

They stopped at the end of the low rise building and climbed the stairs to the fourth (top) floor and Lionel showed Rachel how to use her bracelet to unlock her door. The room was large and nicely decorated with a large four poster bed but it was the view from the large balcony that made it special. The beach and the ocean beyond could clearly be seen and the sound of the surf could easily be heard. Each balcony was private with walls between each and there was room for two lounge chairs and two regular chairs on either side of a small table. Lionel brought up their bags and left them with a smile.

There was a sheet of paper on the desk which indicated there would be a manager's rum punch reception this evening. As it was midafternoon they still had hours until that.

"Let's go for a walk on the beach!" Rachel suggested and Ed smiled. That sounded awesome! He'd never been to the beach before.

They got changed and once more Ed was stunned by Rachel's beauty. She had on her glittery bikini with a colorful wrap around her waist. This time he was unable to stop his jaw from dropping. He'd put on his grey board shorts with the black, white, and deep grey lines. He liked how they looked on him and was getting used to wearing tighter pants though he was still self-conscious when he got excited. Like he was becoming now. He looked up into her blue eyes and he saw the happiness and satisfaction there.

Ed picked up the white, short sleeved shirt Rachel had picked up for him for the trip.

"Let me put some lotion on you before you wear that." Rachel suggested. He nodded.

She squirted some lotion on his hands and he did his front while she quickly rubbed lotion on his back. He returned the favor for her then they headed outside. As they were at the quiet end of the building, getting to the beach was just a matter of a few seconds walk. Then they were out in the sand.

The breeze coming off the sea was carrying scents Ed had never smelled before. He was enthralled. They made their way down to the water's edge and they both took off their sandals and carried them as they walked in the warm waters.

"What do you think Edward?" she smiled up at him.

"It's magical!" he said with a grin. "Thank you for bringing me here!" He struggled to keep his eyes on her face. "Sorry, but you look incredible!"

She smiled as a warmth spread through her body that had nothing to do with the tropical sun. He was so good for her!

They walked hand in hand along the water's edge for a while then turned back, facing the sun. The feel of it warming their skin while the breeze cooled them was so shocking after the freezing temperatures at home. He couldn't stop grinning. It was crazy! Just hours ago he had to be bundled up to be outside. Now he was just in his shorts and an open shirt that left his chest completely exposed in the breeze.

He stole glances at Rachel but she caught him and he blushed. His shorts were becoming tight and she stopped them to get a kiss. He tasted her mouth and succulent lips as she ground her body against his, feeling his hard cock straining to be free. She moaned with desire and pulled back from his mouth.

"If there was a way to do it without being arrested I'd take this in my mouth right now!" she growled sexily at him as she discretely rubbed his cock. She felt him throb strongly in response. Fuck, she wanted him. "Let's go back to the room!"

He nodded, not trusting himself to talk. They started walking once more but now there was a purpose to their step. They rinsed the sand off their feet and slipped their sandals on before they headed back along the path towards the building... coming face to face with Dale and Tristan. He was in one of those loud flowery shirts and black board shorts and Tristan was wearing a white bikini with a gossamer black wrap around her waist.

"What-" Rachel began in surprise.

"Hello Rachel, Edward," the man said, the Texan twang in his deep voice giving away his nervousness.

"Hello Rachel. Hello Edward." Tristan looked a little desperate.

"Did you two win a trip down here too?" Ed asked with a smile.

Dale smiled and shook his head. "No, we paid full price and then some."

"Why?" Rachel asked, her hackles coming up. This was starting to feel like an ambush and it was supposed to be a relaxing, fun getaway dammit!

"I needed to apologize. I was so incredibly rude and closed minded. We struck it off so well and then I went and destroyed that trust with my stupid pig headedness. Can you forgive me?" Tristan pleaded.

Rachel looked at Tristan with wide eyes. "You flew all the way down here to apologize? You had a week! You could have just picked up the phone!"

"Believe me I was miserable for that week but I was also out of town dealing with a family matter. When I got back I knew you'd be heading down here so it would be at least another week. I didn't know that Dale made arrangements for us to fly down here so I could apologize face to face. I can't believe how incredibly judgmental I've been especially considering what he and I have to go through."

"You may have noticed we aren't exactly the same age or even close for that matter." Dale said with a wry grin.

Rachel was feeling a little better but they'd really derailed her.

"Why does that matter?" Ed asked. "You're married. You love each other."

The older gentleman smiled gently and Tristan's eyes began to fill with tears. She stepped closer to Ed.

"Can you forgive me for judging you?"

"There's nothing to forgive," he said with a smile.

Tristan was suddenly hugging Ed and crying on his shoulder. He was still very stiff from Rachel's attentions so he tried to move his hips back. She became aware of something hot and hard pressing against her.

"Oh!" she exclaimed and pushed back, automatically looking down. "OH!!! Oh gosh! I'm sorry! We were interrupting something I think!"

Rachel smiled at Tristan's blush and nodded to the woman. Tristan gave her a quick hug then pulled her husband by the hand towards the beach. Dale wore a confused and exasperated expression.

Ed turned to Rachel who took his hand and led him back to their room. She pulled him to the bed and knelt down before him. She pulled his shorts down and his thick cock bounced out. She pushed him to a seating position on the bed with his legs wide and her between them.

"God, I've been thinking about taking you in my mouth since we kissed on the beach," she moaned and wasted no more time. She gripped his shaft and took his cock as deep in her mouth as she could manage. She pressed him firmly against the back of her throat until her gag reflex told her enough! She eased off and began to pump her mouth up and down on his cock as one hand stroked the remaining part of his cock and her other hand rubbed his balls.

"Oh Rachel! Oh my god that feels so good!" Ed moaned and ran his fingers through her soft and brilliant red hair.

She hummed happily as she kept up the motions, reveling in the heat and solidity of him in her mouth. She began to go faster and pump more aggressively.

"Rachel... Rachel... I'm going to... Rachel... you have to stop...I- I'm cumming!" he cried.

She pumped his cock with her hands as he fired his cum into her mouth. She continued until he was finished. She leaned back and showed him what she'd collected in her mouth. Then she swallowed the mouthful.

Ed picked her up and pulled her onto the bed. He pulled the ties on her bikini and uncovered her large tits. Her nipples were stiff with excitement. He immediately sucked one into his mouth and caressed the bud with his tongue. Rachel cried out and he moved to her other tit. Rachel's cries escalated and he didn't let her recover before he pushed her legs up and stroked her wet pussy with his tongue. He used more force than he normally would as he knew she wasn't as sensitive and needed the extra pressure.

"EDWARD! YES! LIKE THAT! OH GOD!"

He slurped at her pussy, sucking at the lips and strongly flicking her clit.

"FUCK! Oh god... SHIT! FUCK! YES!" Rachel was shaking with need as he used his mouth on her.

He sat up and positioned his cock over her slick opening and lowered the head down into her.

"Oh YYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!" she moaned as he pushed himself deeper and deeper until his pelvis touched hers. He looked down in surprise. He'd never been this deep in Rachel before. Maybe it was the position? Whatever it was it felt incredible!

He began to drive his cock into her like a piledriver, slapping her body with his.

Rachel was going out of her mind. He had her legs pushed back and he was filling her up with his cock. More than she'd ever felt before. She was overwhelmed. It was too much but she never wanted it to stop. Her mouth opened but she couldn't speak. Her body began to shake as the impacts against her clit rocketed her towards a delicious release.

"harder," she managed to whisper and Ed took her at her word. He started to pound her pussy with quick shallow strokes which forced his cock deep inside.

"UUUHHH! FFFUUUUU!" was all she managed as her body clamped down on him and her eyes shut tightly.

Ed was only able to drive himself deep two more times before his own orgasm struck. He rocked his hips, grinding against Rachel and she squeaked. She gripped his arms digging her nails into his biceps almost painfully as she whimpered and shook.

Slowly the pleasure ebbed and Ed's cock softened within her. He allowed her legs to return to the bed and withdrew himself from her body. Rachel was breathing hard and was covered with a sheen of perspiration. He rested on his side with his head braced on his hand so he could keep an eye on her face. She wasn't coming down from this one as quickly as she normally did and he was concerned.

"Oh... my god... Ed," she finally managed to pant.

"Are you ok?" he asked gently.

Her eyes tracked over to him and she seemed to be struggling to remain awake. "Yes... it just took... more out of me... than I expected. So... powerful!" she whispered.

"Maybe you should take a nap?" he suggested.

"Yes, that would be good. Wake me an hour before the manager's party," she said looking up at him in wonder.

"What?" he asked, puzzled by her expression.

"I'm just marveling at how lucky I am to have a second chance at love." A tear beaded up on her eyelash.

"Hey! No crying after sex!" he said with a smile and her face broke into a grin as she chuckled.

"I love you, beautiful lady! I love making love with you! I love being with you! Get some rest and I'll wake you when it's time to get ready for the party. I'm going to get cleaned up and look for a snack. I'm hungry all of a sudden," he said with a smile. He leaned over and kissed her lips tenderly and she closed her eyes. She was asleep before he'd left the bed.

He took a quick shower, put his clothes back on and wandered down to the lobby. They directed him to the beach restaurant which served snacks. He walked across the grounds breathing in the warm moist air and feeling the sun on his face. He found a table overlooking the beach and placed an order for a burger and fries.

He was just enjoying the scenery when he heard someone clearing their throat. He looked away from the beach and saw Tristan was standing next to the table. He stood up and asked if she'd like to join him. She smiled and took the offered chair. Ed sat down across from her.

"It was very gracious of you to forgive my earlier behavior Ed," she said humbly.

He just shook his head but she continued on.

"When I married Dale five years ago I was twenty-five and he was fifty-five. Initially all we had in common was we were both tall... and lonely. I fell for him hard but my family didn't understand. My friends didn't understand either. It was a really hard time for me. I love him with every ounce of my being. We click. We're soul mates. I can talk with him about anything. But back then I lost all of my support group. I was basically shunned. They said some really nasty stuff. Dale almost called it off as he couldn't stand to see me suffer but I convinced him I'd suffer far worse if I lost his love. We moved away and met new people. People who weren't so quick to judge or who also have relationships outside the norm. It was good for a while though I saw a lot of pain when these new girlfriends were used and abandoned by the young men in their lives. When Dale retired some of those people no longer wanted to be our friends. I guess they weren't really friends to begin with. We moved again and met new people. These ones are worse than the last group." Her face showed her sadness but brightened when she looked across the table at Ed. "Then I met Rachel. I clicked with her. She's good people!"