Healing Hands (16 page)

Sophie awoke in an empty bed she stretched out her limbs and smiled, 25 today she knew Marcus
had things planned so she was actually excited, she ran to the bathroom to make herself
presentable for his return she removed the braid from her hair and shook it out swapped pj's for a
silk negligée' , brushed her teeth and sprayed on her favourite Chanel perfume, she could hear him
coming so jumped back into bed arranging herself seductively on the pillows, their love making
had been wonderful but Sophie was ready for something more now to bring back the excitement
and let him know she was better. Marcus pushed open the door and took a breath when he saw
her hair falling around her the tiny bit of silk she was wearing allowed a full view of her nipples and
only reached just below her bottom so he had a superb view of her shapely legs solid after all the
jogging and riding she had been doing. “Christ I'm a lucky beggar but baby you are not going to put
me off my stride with your hot body first things first coffee and presents and then I will unwrap you
after”
Sophie was disappointed he hadn't dropped the tray and pounced on her but the hungry look in
his eyes and his obvious erection appeased her. He placed the tray on the bottom of the bed
handed her a latte' and choc muffin, she pulled the soft cake apart and sipped her drink. Satisfied
she looked expectantly at him, he grinned and jumped up went to his wardrobe and pulled out 3
packages all beautifully gift wrapped. She climbed on top of the covers to open the packages
Marcus stifled a groan as he caught sight of her bare behind as she crawled up the bed he sat
down abruptly. The first gift was the most exquisite Victoria’s secret Corset in silver with
suspenders and lace edging tiny crystals stitched onto the straps and bust line, it was fully boned
and had hooks all the way up the back it was beautiful, she gave him a kiss “I think that present
was for me really” Marcus teased, she grinned at him then moved on to the next, this was
obviously a shoe box and wow silver Laboutins they had a silver metal heel and sparkled all over
she loved them guessing there was a theme developing she opened the larger package again a box,
she peeled back all the tissue and inside was a shimmer of cloth she lifted it out, it was a
shimmering silver blue toned dress by Versace it was floor length but so sheer it was almost see
through the corset would be almost visible underneath she would feel very sexy in it. Sophie threw
her hands round his neck and kissed him all over his face “thank you thank you I love them all I
can't wait to wear them for you at dinner tomorrow I . Love. You” Marcus kissed her
enthusiastically in return the kiss started to turn into more when he pulled away gasping he
grinned and pressed his hand between her thighs and stroked her pussy, he gasped again as he felt
her slickness “so ready baby” he lifted her on to his lap and kissed her again, gift 3 would have to
wait, Sophie was sat astride him his hands went straight to her breasts he could feel them through
the silk she felt amazing his cock pulsed as she rubbed her wetness against him trying to find
friction she reached her hand down and freed him from his pyjama bottoms lifting herself so she
could insert him inside she groaned as he pushed himself into her sharply the two of them found
their rhythm quickly he was lifting her and pulling her down hard onto him with each thrust she
tongued his mouth ferociously as the two of them reached their orgasm Sophie shouted his name
“oh baby yes “ growled Marcus and held her down on him as he pumped his seed into her she
spasmed around him then sagged on his neck licking the beads of sweat off his chest.
“wow baby that was surprising” Marcus lifted her up still attached and walked her to the shower
he turned the water on then walked straight in and they stayed like that under the water he loved
the way the silk became see through as it got more and more wet, he bent his head to suck her
nipples through the cloth, Sophie felt him grow inside her again, he was ready for round two he
turned so her back was pressed against the tiles and started to move inside her pulling out
frustratingly slow and then sliding in just catching her sweet spot she couldn't help with the speed
as her feet were dangling but she used her hands to pull his ass harder against her wanting more
power, Marcus put her down pulled out then turned her so she had her hands against the tiles he
pulled her hips backwards and entered her from behind, Sophie loved it this way she had much
more control and met his power thrust for thrust harder and harder they pushed and collapsed in
a heap when they had found their release.
They washed each other Marcus removed her now destroyed dry clean only silk teddy and
wrapped her in a towel lifted her back to the bed, he dried himself and wrapped a towel around
his waist then sat back on the bed with her. “last present Sophie, he handed her a gilt edged
envelope with Miss Sophie Merchant scribed beautifully on the front. Sophie opened it and slid
out a beautiful card a wedding invitation she read open mouthed

To The Wedding of her daughter Sophie Beth Merchant to Mr Marcus Donald Taylor
On Saturday 23
^rd
December 2012
At The Gables
Menai
Gwynedd

Sophie looked up at Marcus tears flowing “we are getting married in less than 3 months?”
“if that's OK with you baby I want to make you mine and I can't wait until next summer Bruno has
worked tirelessly with our parents to organise it all, we are all systems go just need your approval
sweetheart?”
Sophie looked at the beautiful man with his blue eyes full of love his wonderful healing hands his
soft post sex lips and sobbed, “yes please I want to be yours too” Marcus pulled her to him the
towels dropped and Sophie was laid down on the bed and he proceeded to make long sensual love
to her filling her with every ounce of his emotion, he watched her expression of wonder and she
blossomed before him like a flower they were both laid bare before each other stripped back and
raw, the depth of love they felt overwhelming both of them. “Happy Birthday Sophie”

Sophie stood in front of long mirror the next day surprised at the elegant woman looking back, the
dress had not been as see through as feared and clung to her form perfectly the diamanté straps of
the corset visible alongside the sheer straps of the dress, the neckline was low but hung in folds
along her bust line so although no flesh was showing the shape and size of her breasts were
obvious, the boned corset pulled her tiny waist in and the material clung over the top then flowed
over her now shapely hips down to a waterfall effect skirt showing off her amazing shoes. Bruno
had done an lovely job of arranging her hair into a pile of curls on the top of her head a few
tendrils framing her face, Louisa had applied her makeup, a little more than she usually wore but
as the dress was so pale the dramatic eyes stood out on her now in her pale face lips just glossed ,
her eyes were definitely the star of the show.
Marcus family had arrived late last night and today had just been wedding talk, Bruno Barbee and
the girls filled her in on the plans they had been hatching together, Diane wasn't arriving until
tonight but she was paying for it all so she had been involved in all the decisions. Sophie was
thrilled with everything Bruno was amazing all that was left for Sophie was her wedding dress and
the ladies in waiting dresses, apparently Diane had a meeting set up with a dress designer from
London who was going to make all the gowns bespoke. It had been a lovely day Beatrice and
Louisa were now firm friends and Sophie felt very comfortable with them she was thrilled to hear
Duncan had won lots of work after the brilliant job he had done at “the Gables” he had set up an
office in Chester large enough so Louisa could have her own space and Bruno too for his interior
design, they were buying a property in Flint so they would only be half an hour from work and
from Marcus so they would be seeing a lot more of each other. Beatrice was 11 weeks pregnant
now, no bump showing yet but she was tall and willowy so probably wouldn't show for some time,
she had strange cravings though and walked round with a bag of sour cherry’s permanently, she
was drinking gallons of milk to help her teeth survive all the sugar and acid that the sweets
contained, Sophie couldn't help but feel a bit jealous of her, motherhood was something she may
never experience.
Marcus came upstairs to see what was keeping his beloved, Diane had arrived and was awaiting
her Saul was with her looking terrified Barbee could hardly contain her excitement they were going
to hide him at the back of the room and see if she spotted the stranger in their midst, he was
desperate to get her down there. He opened the door and saw a vision of silver shimmering
towards him he had no words for her he just gawked, she came up closed his mouth for him and
walked past him to the stairs “correct response husband to be “ he trotted after her and placed her
hand on to his arm leading her down the stairs. Everyone stopped talking and looked when the
couple walked in the room, they certainly made an entrance Barbee's eyes filled and Diane welled
up too, the two mums were stood together looking proudly at their children a little smug look at
each other spoke volumes. As everyone hugged Sophie gushing over her dress she worked her way
towards her mum-as she hadn't seen her since the hospital, she knew she was bringing a plus one,
Sophie hadn't seen her mum with a man so she wasn't sure how she would feel, it had always
been just the two of them, Diane stepped aside and Sophie was confronted by a handsome face
green eyes tall athletic build and a full head of curly red hair. Everyone watched the two people
looking each other up and down waiting for a reaction, Sophie was feeling dizzy she was staring
into what could only be described as the mirror image of her own face, the same eyes stared back
at her they had a sparkle in them but she could tell the man was nervous, there was no doubt in
her mind this must be her father his hair was the last clue the exact same red as her own, they
continued to stare uncertain what to do she stepped forward and offered him her hand “hi I'm
Sophie” was all she could force out, he took her hand and raised it to his mouth, “Saul Ramsay
your father” then they were hugging both thrilled with each other crying laughing and both talking
so hard neither one pausing for breath. Diane smiled a job well done, Saul was staying in a hotel at
the moment but if this meeting went well Marcus had offered him a room at “The Gables “ from
next month until the wedding so they could get to know each other and maybe just maybe he
might be able to give Sophie away on her wedding day, Diane wanted to spend time with him first
the two of them had bonded again and although nothing had happened between them yet Diane
realised she had never stopped loving him in 23 years, it would be hard when he returned
toAustralia but she could enjoy some of the time they had left to get to know him again.
Dinner was delicious the atmosphere was wonderful, Saul was welcomed with open arms and
Sophie couldn't stop herself from staring at him, she did however spot her mum looking at him too
a look she had never seen before, gooey eyed and dreamy, she was immediately concerned a
heartbroken mum was not something she wanted to see, he did appear just as smitten but talked
about Australia a lot so she would be losing him again after the wedding. Sophie decided to have a
quiet word with her very soon.
Everyone was tucked up for the night Marcus had expressed jealousy at Sophie’s obvious adoration
of another man so she proceeded to convince him with her body he had nothing to worry about.
They lay enveloped in each other hot and sweaty but lost in their thoughts, bliss is a word Sophie
had never understood but that is the best way to describe her feelings at that precise moment, she
couldn't imagine it got any better than this.

The weeks that followed her birthday had continued to be blissful, Saul moved in with them in late
October he went riding with Sophie when Marcus was working and he used her office to catch up
on work, they lunched together and became best of friends. The dresses for the wedding were all
finished and were stunning Beatrice’s couldn't be completed until last week as her bump was
blossoming nicely. Diane had spent every weekend with them and her and Saul definitely had a
spark developing Sophie had spotted the odd blush as Saul’s hand brushed hers over meal times,
what would be the outcome Sophie had no idea. Duncan and Louisa were now engaged and living
in Flint so they were regular visitors, Charlotte had moved in with Sam and they were planning to
get engaged soon she was happy as a pig in muck.
Today was her wedding day and as lovely as the past few weeks had been, for the past week or so
Sophie had been fighting a bug, she put it down to stress but this morning Bruno was holding her
hair back while she threw up for the second time this morning, she sat on the floor groaning
“Bruno I am going to look like shit, what if I throw up during the ceremony?” Bruno had fetched
the girls to help, Beatrice stood over her hands either side of her neat little bump “sweetie we will
plaster you with makeup don't panic” Sophie ushered them all out so she could take a shower as
she scrubbed herself she had a fleeting thought “shit pills” Sophie had collected her prescription
for the pill but dropped them when Reynard had kidnapped her, with everything that had gone on
since it had never entered her mind, pregnant she could be pregnant. Sophie wrapped herself in a
robe and grabbed her phone off the bed, everyone was in there milling about, Marcus had spent
the night at Duncan’s to keep up tradition so he was out of the way, she phoned the only person
who could confirm her situation “Sally what time are you setting off to come here today?” Sally
answered “A couple of hours honey is everything alright?” Sophie couldn't bring herself to speak it
in case it might not be true “Sally I never went on the pill, I am throwing up feel rough and tired I
wonder if it was at all possible I may be pregnant?” Sally shrieked down the phone “ooh how
exciting oh Sophie what a wonderful thing if it's true, I will come now with my test kit I will be
there in 15 mins but I will have to bring my outfit and change there” “no problem just be quick and
don't breathe a word I can't have any one finding out before Marcus”
Sophie disconnected and stared at her reflection, she didn't dare hope that life could start so good
go so wrong and then end up perfect for someone like her, she whispered a little prayer then got
back in the shower to finish rinsing her hair.
3 hours later Sophie was ready to walk down the aisle, Bruno had designed a floral corridor to
attach the Main house to the Marquee, Her 2 maids in waiting dressed in beautiful deep red floor
length fish tail gowns were ready to go before her, Beatrice alone just in front a cream gown with a
deep red sash the fish tail design suited her tall frame and the large flower bouquet she had
insisted on hid her bump perfectly. Diane and Bruno were fussing over her, Sophie’s dress too was
fishtail pure white covered in Swarovski crystals but instead of the off the shoulder design the girls
had hers was strapless and tightly laced up her back pulling her waist in as far as was comfortable,
the fish tail ended in a long train behind her, as it was December she had a dark red fur wrap to
cover her bare shoulders, she wore a pair of diamond studs Barbee had given her that were her
mother’s before her, she had a pale blue Pandora bangle from Beatrice and Henry and a diamond
choker from Diane and her father. Saul was stood beside her ready to give her away he was
stunning in top hat and tails with dark red cumber band and cravat, Sophie looked at her mother
who matched the bridesmaids in a deep red dress her hair was longer these days and more
feminine and she was visibly emotional today “mum I want you to give me away too, it doesn't
feel right without you, you were my mum and my dad growing up I wouldn't be here without you
so please will you do this for me” Diane stepped forward she looked stunned “Oh my darling
daughter it would be my honour to if Saul doesn't mind?” Beatrice looked back at them smiling “I
think its a wonderful idea Sophie but hurry up the girls have started walking” Saul nodded his
agreement, Beatrice began her walk and then the three of them Sophie in the centre walked the
floral corridor and into the huge marquee the seating was arranged so it arched inwards to where
Marcus Duncan and the registrar waited Duncan looked smart with his suit and new haircut but
Sophie only had eyes for her husband to be.
Marcus watched his bride gliding towards him, she looked ethereal in white her large green eyes
glowed in her pale face the dress was stunning her figure looked amazing in it but it was her eyes
that held his gaze, Diane and Saul stepped back and she took his arm, he leant towards her and
whispered “my gorgeous bride I am the happiest man on earth today you look spectacular” She
smiled at him basking in his adoration.
The ceremony was lovely the kiss lasted a rather long time Sophie was aware of a lot of sniffing
behind her, when they turned the first thing she noticed was her parents were holding hands, after
everyone had congratulated them and the champagne was flowing they walked up to the two of
them “Sophie we have some news for you” she looked from one to the other and didn't flinch
“Saul is transferring all his clients to an office in London and he has decided to live here
permanently. With me” Sophie jumped up and down with glee and wrapped an arm around each
of them “mum dad its fantastic I knew you still had feelings for each other it was obvious but this is
fantastic news” Saul jumped when Sophie called him dad it was the first time she had said it he
was thrilled and kissed her cheek warmly. The rest of the day passed blissfully Marcus and Sophie
were dancing together to their song Michael Buble' “home” the song brought back memories of
their first days together, he held her in his arms and moved her around the floor gracefully hands
gently caressing her waist, the guests were depleting it was time for the couple to make their
escape, they were honeymooning in France at Diane’s villa although it wasn't warm this time of
year Sophie loved the time they had there so much she had insisted on it. They would spend
tonight in the honeymoon suite of a hotel near the airport. They said their goodbyes Sophie was
keeping her dress on the train was detachable so now it looked just like an evening gown, Samuel
was waiting in the Cayenne which had been vandalised and decorated by Duncan and Henry. It was
kisses all round Barbee and Don gushing over them they were staying tonight and heading back to
Cheshire in the morning, her parents kissed her last “enjoy France honey the villa will be
transformed when you leave so make the most of its quaintness!” Duncan was going out with
Louisa in January for 3 months Diane wanted an extension with 2 extra bedrooms and bathrooms
so the family could all go together for holidays, it was a lovely idea and Sophie imagined many fun
times ahead with her parents and an extra bedroom could come in handy.
The drive was long and Sophie slept through it she was exhausted, Marcus thought she had looked
pale today, now the wedding was over she would relax again, she was now dream free scar free
more or less and the most beautiful bride he had ever seen. They arrived at the hotel a couple of
hours later Sophie was half asleep when they checked in, their suitcases sent on to the airport
their overnight bag taken to the honeymoon suite. When they stepped out of the elevator Marcus
picked Sophie up “Welcome to our room Mrs Taylor” Sophie grinned at him that sounded strange
but nice, the room was beautiful, flowers and champagne awaited them along with an enormous
leather bed with fur throws a fireplace had been lit for them and there was a sunken bath in the
floor. Marcus poured them a glass of fizz and they had a toast to their future and clinked glasses,
Marcus's eyes were burning with his desire, it had been sizzling away all day and he wanted her
badly, he took the glass of untouched champagne from her hand and drew her towards him, he
was about to kiss her when she put her finger on his lips to halt him “Marcus I have a Christmas
gift for you,” he looked at her “Baby you gave me you that is all I want nothing more” she looked
up at him took both his hands and placed them on her tummy “ He looked down at her puzzled
“my darling husband my gift to you will be yours to hold in a few months, 8 we think” Marcus
stared down at his hands and stroked them over her in wonder “ a baby? You mean you are
pregnant?” “yes Marcus we are pregnant Sally did a test this morning I have been feeling off all
week and because of the kidnap I didn't have my new pills so we have been unprotected for
months, I can't believe it either” Marcus was awe struck “pregnant why Mrs Taylor that is the best
and most amazing gift you could ever have given me” he swung her round in his arms and
squealed like a child then stopped suddenly and poured all that excitement in to one long and
lustful kiss that lasted until morning.
Sophie smiled at her sleeping husband he had both hands wrapped round her holding her tummy
as if holding the child inside at the same time, and there was that word again Bliss wedded bliss
that would turn into married bliss and the one thing she never thought she would feel maternal
bliss. She closed her eyes and whispered to him “thank you my Samaritan for bliss and for my
happily ever after.”xx