***
It was an experience being fitted for breeches and boots. I had only ever had were hand me downs or things left in the lost property box. The few things I had bought myself were cheap and ill-fitting. I had never had leather boots, so this was a new experience. In the end, we walked out with a dizzyingly expensive collection of clothing.
Maria drove me to the stables, she told me that I should take some of the clothes, the rest she would keep for me in the guest room which I should call my own. I thanked her and waved her off.
“Oh my goodness… Here’s the dirty stop out!” Sue rushed towards me. “Tell me, everything…”
“Oh he’s lovely, we went to the theatre, and had dinner…” Sue held up her hand.
“No… When I say everything sweetie, I mean what was the sex like?”
I blushed. “There wasn’t any…” I registered her shock and surprise. “He’s a gentleman, he said we wouldn’t rush things. He tucked me up in the guest room.”
“He tucked you up…” She smirked. “Sure…”
“No Sue, honestly.”
“Well, I’m disappointed.”
“Don’t listen to her…” Anne stepped out of the office. “It’s nice to see he acted like a gentleman. Even if he isn’t one.” She swayed slightly and her speech was slurred.
“Anne, have you been at the bottle already babe?”
“F.. off.” Anne snarled, turning on her heel and walking away.
“Oh someone’s in a mood…” Sue paused glancing down at me. “And who’s been shopping. I wondered why you weren’t here to muck out. Too important for that now in your new shiny boots.” I stuttered, but Sue stopped me. “Enjoy the attention, we may seem to be jealous, but we’re all so very pleased for you…”
“Thank you, Sue…” I hugged her warmly.
***
“You’re distracted. It’s that bloody girl.” Patrick tutted.
“Can you not just be happy for me?”
“You don’t pay me to be happy for you.” He sighed. “I am here to make sure you keep making money, and that is what I am trying to do. We have another drop-off tonight so I need you to be sure that everything is ready.”
“Of course, just make sure that the staff are kept away.”
***
“You’re miles away!”
“Sorry?”
“You’ve been soaping that throat lash for at least the last fifteen minutes and you haven’t heard a word I said.”
“Oh I’m sorry, I’m miles away.” I blushed as the girls laughed.
“It’s love!” Sue led a cheer which caused me to blush even more deeply.
“Is he taking you out tonight?”
“Yes, he sent me a message earlier.” I smiled.
“Ooohhh!” The girls chorused.
“Oh shut up!” I giggled.
***
I put on a pair of smart jeans and a tailored shirt. I had asked Sue to give me some makeup and she had eagerly painted my face. It was only when I walked out into the dining room to mass laughter that I looked in a mirror and saw that she had painted the tip of my nose and lips red like a clown. “Oh, you bitch!” I couldn’t help but laugh and rushed away to remove the excess and try to look at least a bit more normal.
“Well, you are missing a delicious meal…” Michelle pushed the ladle through the brown slop. “Not quite sure what it is, but I am sure it will be delicious.” The others pulled faces and laughed.
“Don’t wait up for me…” I blushed as the chorus of catcalls rang through the group.
***
Maria had cooked an amazing dinner at home and it was only Edwin and I enjoying it across the dining room table, making each other laugh. He came across and started to spoon feed me chocolate pudding before we started to giggle and splash it on our faces when Edwin took great pleasure in licking from my nose and cheek. Maria came into the room and said that Edwin had a telephone call. I waited for a few minutes before she returned apologetically saying that he had been called away but would be back in an hour or so.
I frowned, but then, realising I had left my phone at the stables asked if Maria could drive me there so I could collect it. The round trip would only take twenty minutes or so and she was more than happy to drive me.
We chatted on the way and she pulled up down the road while I popped into the railway arch. The living room was quiet the television was on, but everyone was silent. “Hi, guys…” There was no response. All of the girls were fast asleep, slumped on the sofas. I saw a couple of bottles of wine on the dining table so I imagined that a good night was had by all while I was away. I laughed and collected my phone.
Out on the yard, there was a lorry tipping a load onto the muck heap. I was confused, I was sure I saw Patrick standing there, I didn’t want to talk with him so I sneaked away in the shadow and got back into the car. “I’ve got my phone!”
“Great, let’s get back…”
***
I was almost asleep on the sofa when Edwin came back. “Oh hello…” He leaned in and kissed me warmly.
“I am sorry to have left you.”
“Oh it’s okay, I’ve had a bit of a nap…”
“Well… I will have to wake you up…” Edwin leapt across the sofa, grabbing me and tickling me. I shrieked as he found my ticklish spots under my arms. I cried out pleading for him to stop as we rolled on the floor, and then, he gently kissed me, caressing my body. I felt more alive than I have ever done. Edwin held me in his arms before slowly unbuttoning my blouse.
I had stuttered that I was inexperienced, honestly, I was downright scared, a kiss and a cuddle was one thing, however, it was clear that this was going to go further. Edwin was a gentle lover, taking each step slowly as he undressed
