The Affectionate Player - Part2

Chapter 25

In that case nothing...maybe ;)

Such a flirt, not to mention a fibber! Stop now wench before abstinence is off and I climb the ivy to take you.

I'd like to watch that.

I bet you would! But let's quit while we're ahead and save ourselves for tonight ;)

Spoil sport!

Sshh. Anyway, I have a present for you.

Another one?

Yes! And there'll be plenty so we'll have no more said about it. D'ya hear me, hen?

Cluck cluck ;)

It's under your bed. Go inside and get it.

Hey? How do you know I'm outdoors? Are you watching me?

Go but come back because I want to see your face when you open it.

Isn't that still bad luck? That could be classed as cheating.

Well, you can't see me so I'll take my chances :)

With curiosity getting the better of me I place my phone on the table making my way inside to retrieve the item. It's a charming gift box with silky gold ribbons ornately tied to master its presentation. Resting it beside my phone I slowly untie the bow and removing the lid I catch a glimpse inside finding white crepe paper secured with more silk. Printed on the gift card is the name of the boutique I'd visited in Rome. Gasping I lift my head, eyes searching for Max until eventually I locate Rudi's SUV behind the old oak in the yard. I'm unable to see him through the abundance of growth but I'm certain he's spied my mystified face.

With eager fingers I carefully unfold the paper inhaling sharply as the garments come into view. As I gently caress the silk I recognise immediately the wedding lingerie I almost purchased. Each piece is exquisite and as delicate as I recall, my final choice in contrast much less luxurious. Touching each in turn a low giggle escapes promptly followed by the arrival of a text. How could he possibly have known?

Well?

Speechless.

In a good way?

OMG! YES! It's so special and unique. And I don't know what else to say, except THANK YOU.

I'm so relieved you like it.

I LOVE it!!

And so the reason you hung it back on the rail was...?

Hey! I had three other.... Wait a minute! How...?

LOLOLOLOL. Your face!!

As in then or now?!

You have no idea how cute you were in that boutique xxx

I swear I'm marrying a peeping Tom!

You were more in love with that set than you are with me ;)

Impossible.

Hadn't I told you to buy what you wanted? It's one of the most special days of your life.

THE most special day.

Even second time around?

Especially second time! You've no idea how important you are to me, do you?

I'm learning every day.

I'm going to make you the happiest man alive on this planet.