SPARKS 21

Obeying the order of the Dark Lord the children are showered, changed and ready to join the adults for dinner.
I get back to my room. I have only few minutes to change into a mysterious and hot me. Since I haven’t received my license to perform miracles yet I guess I’ll just have to hope for the best.
I’m taking a shower, washing my hair and singing ‘Happy Together” by the Turtles. *Must not sing the song out loud Bea, remember this afternoon, must not sing it out loud* so my mind is screaming
‘I can't see me lovin' nobody but you
For all my life
When you're with me, baby the skies'll be blue
For all my life
Me and you and you and me
No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together’
And I hear the door to my bedroom open and close. I smile to myself *You knew he would come. Mr. Donald is eager to see me, ME* I can hear my heart beating into my ears. I wrap myself in a white towel, dry my hair as best as I can and I check in the mirror what is the best sexy smile I can come up with. I tiptoe to the bathroom door and I open it very carefully. I casually lean against it, pretending not to know he’s there waiting for me. I hear the bed squeaking, my heart is beating faster, and goose bumps cover my skin. I turn around; ready to smile but I jump “what the hell are the two of you doing here?” I yell.
“Hello Bea”
“Hello Bea”
Emily and Daniel are both sitting on my bed “mommy told us to come here and stay with you all the time”
“That’s what she said, ALLLLL the time. Are we in trouble?”
*the Dark Lord is sneaky* “no you are not” I sigh and open the wardrobe to get the blue dress Julie and Tricia bought me.
“Uncle Howard came in before”
“Really?” I ask in very casual tone but I’m just doing a happy dance inside
“Yep! Five minutes ago, he said he was looking for one of his CDs…”
“Yes, I think I know what he means” *I do, I do, I do … stop picturing yourself down the isle… he hasn’t even kissed you yet… maybe you don’t even like it… yeah right*
“BEA”
“What?” and I jump again
“Can we go downstairs? I’ve asked you three times already”
“No Daniel, just wait for me here. I’ll get dressed and we go together”

I get into the bathroom, put the dress on and fix my hair. I look at myself in the mirror *the Dark Lord 1 – me 20 - whatever*
The children run ahead of me down the stairs and I meet Emma leaving her room and going down for dinner too.
“Hello Bea” and she looks at me “who’s the lucky fellow deserving such a treat tonight?”
“No-one, do you like the dress? I just put on the first thing I found in my bag”
“Of course you did, whoever he is he will be very pleased”
I can’t help but smile at her *I hope so*
We walk down the stairs and we spot Howard and Gary chatting in the corridor.
“Hello guys” Emma greets them. They turn to say hello back but only Gary comes up with words, Howard just looks at me. Emma squeezes my elbow and quickens her pace. Gets to Howard first and takes a tissue off her handbag. She places it over the corner of his mouth and smiles at him “there you go Doug, there’s nothing worst than seeing an adult male drooling”
She turns her back to him facing me, she winks and give me two thumbs up *mental note to self, I love Emma*
I walk down, smiling at him. He takes my hand and places a light kiss on my cheek “I think I found my CD”. His sexy low voice send shivers to my spine but before I can say something Daniel is already pulling my dress “Mom says when she said ALL the time she meant ALL the time”
I can see Howard’s blue eyes going darker. “It’s fine, we’ll have time” I caress his curls and take Daniel to the table.
During dinner Howard takes any chance he has to talk to me or simply look at me. A light flirting made of gentle touches and meaningful glances and my only fear is that everyone around us might know what’s happening, like a cloud reading ‘would be lovers’ is floating above us.
Emily and Daniel are restless through the entire meal though, too much excitement for one day. Once they finish their ice-cream I excuse myself and take them to bed.
It takes them the longest time to fall asleep; I have to read them 4 different bedtime stories. Daniel is gone by the second one but Emily cannot calm down so I climb on the bed with her and sing her an Italian lullaby. She closes her eyes so I carefully try to get up when I feel her little hand grabbing my arm “don’t gooooo” she mumbles. So I take her back into my arms and stroke her blond her until her breathing becomes regular and I know she’s fast asleep. And so am I. After a while I open my eyes and I realize where I am, I check my watch *crap! It’s almost one o’clock!*
I check my dress – still ok – check my hair – still on my head.
I hurry down the stairs, most of the guests are still up, chatting and drinking *Howard where are you?* I need to be careful, invisible, the Dark Lord is probably on duty tonight.
I take a detour and cross the veranda, Emma and Mark are sitting on a sofa laughing and talking “Good to see you! Why don’t you sit here with us Bea?” Mark asks, I don’t even slow down “There’s something I need to do first, I’ll be right back”
“Can’t you find your bracelet Bea?” Emma asks, I look at her and check my wrist, it’s right there. “Last time I saw it was in the music room, third door on your right honey”
I am almost speechless “thanks, thanks ….thanks” are the only words I can come up with
“I’m glad I could help” she smiles
I open the door and I see Howard playing the piano. He is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. He raises his head and smiles at me still playing.
I get closer. My fingers play with his curls while I rest my head over his. He places a hand around my waist, like it’s the most natural thing to do. I’ve never been so happy in my life. I kiss his head, he rubs my back and our eyes lock “Is there anything I can play for you my fair lady?”
I tuck a curl behind his ear “surprise me” I whisper
He smirks and sits straight on the stool “this song has been in my head since I saw you coming down the stairs before, and I fear I might have hummed the tune more than once after dinner. I guess the influence you have over me is stronger than I thought”
I walk around the piano to rest my elbows on it so I can look at him in the eyes and he starts playing. I recognize the song from the first notes “I love it” I tell him.
And he sings
“Some day, when I'm awfully low,
When the world is cold,
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
And the way you look tonight.
You're so lovely, with your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft,
There is nothing for me but to love you,
And the way you look tonight.”

I walk back to him, and I sit by him, our bodies touching

“With each word your tenderness grows,
Tearing my fears apart
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
Touches my foolish heart.
Yes you're lovely, never, ever change
Keep that breathless charm.
Won't you please arrange it?
'Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight.”

I rub his arm and I just cannot wait anymore. I gently take his hands off the piano and straddle him. He moans. My mouth is already slightly open when he gets closer. Instead of a kiss, he first lightly licks my lips until my tongue slips out on its own. He sucks that too and then pushes it back into my mouth with his tongue. As our lips touch for the first time, I feel something new; I feel his caring and his need to protect me. I force my arms up through his to hug around his neck and hold his wonderful lips to mine I suck hard and he groans into my mouth forcing some of his breath into my lungs. I shiver and break his kiss. Howard’s eyes lock on mine. They sparkle and dance. They’re filled with lust. I smile and kiss him again. His full lips completely cover mine and I can feel his facial hair tickling my mouth and chin. His warm tongue moves into my mouth and his teeth catch my bottom lip, just gently, and let it go again, his lips never leaving mine. I feel his hand come up to my face and slide behind my head, his fingers entangled in my hair, pulling me closer still and kissing me harder, more urgently. I can feel every cell in his body struggling for control. *let it all go baby, I beg of you* The heat of his lips and tongue drive every thought of hesitation completely from my head; now I know all I want to do every minute of the rest of my life is to be kissed by him.I break our kiss one more time, he groans disappointed. “Let’s go up to your room” I whisper.
He looks into my eyes “there’s nothing more I want in the world, but we need to take it slow”
I look into his eyes “you’re not funny”
“Yes I am” he says with his sexy voice and tries to kiss me again but I place my hand over his mouth. He smiles and caresses my hair “Are we crossed Mary Poppins?” and kisses the tip of my nose “I want you so bad, but there are way too many people still walking around the house. It’s ours and nobody else’s. Tomorrow night love, they’ll all be busy with the party. We are in no rush”
“Speak for yourself” at this point he simply laughs and I laugh back.
“It has been a long day. Should we go get some rest?” he proposes while still rubbing my back
I sigh “I guess” and I start playing with the buttons of his shirt. He takes my hands into his “no teasing lady, I’m not that good”
“I hate you”
“No you don’t” and kisses my jaw
“I should have fallen for Jason; he would be making mind blowing sex with me by now”
“Of course he would”.
I take his hand into mine, playing with his fingers. “l’ll go then”. I stand up, fix my dress and walk to the door. I know he’s looking at me; and I can hear his footsteps behind me, the tension is taking my breath away. I place my hand on the handle when he turns me and pushes me against the wall. “Good night kiss Bea” and his mouth explores my cheeks, my ears, and then my neck again until he kisses me deeply. Lips parting, tongues sliding together. His hands moving from my shoulders to my neck. Tangling in my hair again. I moan when he breaks away from me “You can go now” he teases me.
“I hope you have horrible nightmares and wake up screaming my name Mr. Donald”.