Under Her Thumb Ch. 04

By early afternoon the clouds were rolling in and it was getting bitterly cold. Steve and his girls headed back, all of them tired, cold and hungry. When they got back to the cozy cabin, both girls flopped down on the couch, cuddling in front of the freshly stoked fire. Ginny said, "Oh man," rubbing her thighs, "I can feel muscles burning that I didn't even know I had."

"I know the feeling," Beata said, "it's been way too long since I've done that, my legs and bum feels like Jello. How bout you Daddy, are you ok? After being so beat up in the fight with that mean old bear, you must be dying." She frowned at him, looking him over closely as he pealed his extra layers off.

"Well my loves, let's just say I'm definitely feeling my age... every single bit of it," he sighed, stretching his back and legs.

Ginny teetered over to him, hugging him gently, "Oh, my poor Daddy, I'm sorry you're hurting...but thank you for protecting us today, I was pretty scared at first but it was so much fun once I got comfortable out there. Just knowing you were there made me feel like nothing could hurt us... right HoneyBea?"

Beata got up and joined their embrace, she kissed Gin and Steve lovingly on the lips and said, "She's right Daddy, thank you. I was really worried too, but you made us feel that nothing would dare threaten us, not with our big, warrior man around." They both kissed him again, this time with more passion, gently tonguing his mouth and lips. When they pulled back, they kissed each other too, and then giggling as if making some telepathic decision, turning to him and saying, "We love you Daddy."

"Mmmmm, thank you my darlings, I love you too. Steve pulled them along and they sat down again with Steve flanked by his cuddly girls. He put his feet up on the coffee table and just reveled in the atmosphere and warm companionship. "God I love it here, sometimes I wish I could just stay here forever," Steve said contentedly, he gave them a squeeze and said, "But only if my little angels are here with me." They agreed, kissing him on both cheeks in confirmation.

That evening the girls cooked supper, a simple shake and bake with rice and green beans. Steve praised them as they ate, he felt very looked after as they enjoyed the crispy chicken meal. After supper was another pleasant evening of playing cards and a few board games. They all had a great time as the tree sparkled in the background.

"Are you excited for Christmas tomorrow girls?" Steve asked

Both of them nodded, and then Beata said, "I am... but, ever since we got here Daddy, it's been like Christmas every day." She put her hand over the hanging crystal on her chest. She looked him in the eye and said, "You've already given us these amazing gifts, but even more amazing, is that you gave us yourself... something I've wanted for so long... That's the greatest, most loving gift a girl who loves her daddy could ever get. We love you so much for that Daddy," she said with welling eyes.

Ginny nodded as Bea spoke, and then hugged and kissed her gently before tuning to him. "I get where Bea's coming from, I feel the same way Daddy. This bracelet you gave me means so much, I want to cry every time I think about it... Just being able to call you Daddy... I mean, it's huge... it feels like you've given me all my dreams. But HoneyBea has had you as her daddy for almost ten years and now finally she has you as her lover," she paused, frustrated at her inability to communicate her feelings, "It's just, for as long as I can remember with my mom, she always seemed like she was just doing time with me. It was like she was in jail and just trying to get it over with. I can't ever remember my mom ever hugging me, or telling me she loved me... she... there was nothing... no affection at all... I don't think she really cared..," she sobbed, and nuzzled into his chest.

Steve and Beata stroked her face and back gently, until she got emotions in check. Finally she said, "I used to watch how you treated Beata, how close you two were and I fantasized about being your daughter too. As kids growing up, every time I'd come over, you would always be so nice to me, and actually listened to what I had to say... Even back then, when I was just your daughter's friend, you treated my like you cared... and that I really mattered Daddy." She looked at him sheepishly, "I never told Bea this, but from the time I was thirteen, I fantasized about being your daughter and I dreamed of being your wife... I know it's weird, but that's how I felt. From the moment you invited me along, I've been on a cloud Daddy and I'm scared that with ever day that goes by, is one day closer to leaving here and having to go back to my normal life... I.. I just don't want it to end Daddy... I love you and Bea so much... I love you," she repeated into his chest over and over as the tears fell.

Steve was floored; he hadn't realized how cold her childhood must have been. His heart broke for the little sweetheart and he looked into Bea's eyes as he held the weeping girl. Her face plainly told of her anguish for her dearest friend and sister. Tears rolled down her face as she watched Ginny pour out an entire childhood of neglect and pain. Steve shared Bea's anguish but also a feeling of amazement that Ginny had turned out as well as she did considering. Steve had always thought she was a cute, spunky little jokester, quick to laugh and quick to sympathize with Bea when she needed it. He had a growing feeling of indignation that someone could be so callus with this girl. His 'Papa Bear' was starting to get angry that poor Ginny could be treated so shabbily.

Beata saw the growing look of anger on his face and it shocked her for a second. She asked tentatively, "Daddy...are you ok?"

Yes BabyBea, I'm fine," he said firmly, "we'll talk about this," he glanced down at Gin, "after Christmas, ok?"

He could see Beata's eyes open wider in comprehension as she started to understand what he was angry about, she smiled back at him as he held her sister, nodded and said, "Ok Daddy."

"Good girl, now be an angel and take Ginnygirl up to our bed," he smiled, "I need to do some thinking for a while, I'll be up in a bit Baby," he said gently.

Neither Beata and Ginny missed his comment about the bed, they smiled sweetly at him, taking turns kissing and touching, telling him how much they loved him for a few blissful minutes. Finally, with a gentle swat on their bottoms and with his mock stern voice, he said, "Ok, be good girls and head to bed or Santa won't come and you'll get your little bums spanked," he chuckled.

Both of the young women quivered a little at the suggestion, and then said, "Yes Daddy," in their practiced unison. Beata added, "We're yours Daddy, we love you so much, good night."

Steve kissed them both on the forehead, telling them both how much he loved them, then shooed them off to bed. He had some thinking to do.

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