A Reason (A Reason, Season, Lifetime Series) (20 page)

Ryan holds me tight
ly, so much passing between us without words.

“I don’t know how to make this better. We can’t undo what’s been done, but I will do everything I can to make sure you are never hurt again. I won’t lose my temper like that again, knowing that it could have
cost you your life. Are you really okay with me being in the Marines?”

“Let’s start with a shower, then
I want to cuddle in bed and talk.”

“Bath or shower?” Ryan asks.

“Honestly? I’m sore and I don’t know how long I can stand, but I need my hair washed. So I think it will have to be a fast shower.”

“Or you take a bath, I jump in the shower and I’ll help you wash your hair in the bathtub?” Ryan says.

“Won’t it be hard on you?”

“No, babe. Sex is the last thing on my mind after today. I just want to be close to you, get a shower, and know you’re safe.”

I nod and he kisses my forehead.

True to his word he lets me take a bath and he takes a shower, nothing sexual at all. He helps me wash my hair since my head still hurts, then I get comfortable in bed.

We stay up almost all night, just talking about our plans, how life is going to change, how we feel about everything.

I could have clammed up and hidden inside myself. I could have broken up with him out of fear of him not wanting me anymore because another man took what was only mine to give. But I refuse to be the victim. I
will fight, I will make sure he pays, and that I use my energy and gifts to help other people in the future.

I know Ryan loves me for me, what we have is bigger and stronger than virginity, than sex. When you find that person who loves you for you, who is happy to be your best friend, but is so much more, that is a love worth fighting for.

~Chapter 6~

Graduation has finally come. Ryan and I are still going strong. He’ll be heading off to the Marines for boot camp soon. We’re both eighteen now, and we’re getting married Fourth of July weekend before he leaves for boot camp. It’s going to be a big local event. A simple country wedding outside, but a lot of local people are coming.

The school made a big deal about it when we announced Ryan was going into the Marines. Just like my promise ring, my engagement ring he gave me was a huge deal. I told him I didn’t need a second ring, but my eighteenth birthday was a big deal to him, so he proposed offi
cially and made a huge deal out of it. We may as well have had a parade for the amount of attention we got.

We decided we could wait to have sex until our wedding. We’re together every day and share a bed most nights, but we wanted our wedding to be special. He’s leaving shortly after our wedding to go to the Marines. We’ll be separated for boot camp for a long time, so we thought waiting
to have sex until our wedding night would be a big deal. I can’t get back what was taken from me, but we can still make our wedding night special.

I’m reading books on sex, and some romance novels so I can surprise him. No matter what, it will be special because I’ll finally be his wife, and he’ll be my Marine soon.

Greg and Kevin have been training Ryan and Grant. They say that they will not only pass boot camp, they’ll fly through it and may just be hand-picked for officer school, drill instructor or special ops.

They have gone from big to bigger. They have so much cut detail, have lost some weight fat wise but gained muscle and are now really fast. They run every day and work out every day. They have been teaching me hand to hand and self-defense like Grant had wanted to. I can now take a grown man down without breaking a sweat.

I decided to still go to nursing school. Ryan and I both have a nicely padded bank account from when our fathers died. Life insurance and death benefits really helped to make sure there wasn’t much that we needed. I can afford to stay home for a while and go to nursing school. It is really want I want to do. We both want kids, and both of us being in the military would have made that hard.

I am starting at the local community college and then transferring to whatever local college is closest to where Ryan is stationed.

For thirteen weeks we can only send mail to each other. There is a parents and family weekend where we celebrate their graduation, for those that graduate. Those thirteen weeks will be hard. We’ve slept next to each other nearly every night for months. We’re together all of the time, and we’re about to get married. I need to get used to him being gone though, because Marine’s can deploy for 12-15 months at a time. He’s worth it.

Greg and Kevin have talked to us about how hard it can be to be a military family. A lot of couples don’t make it, being separated so much, and the stress of it all.
I know that we’ll not only make it, we’ll be stronger for it. I’m proud of my hero.

Graduation day t
urns out to be a nice day. We’re all in our Maroon cap and gowns, and I’m daydreaming through it all. I just want to graduate and start my new life. My mom is back from Virginia for graduation and the wedding. She is so proud of us, all of us. I’m proud of her too. She is doing really well for herself in Virginia and is really happy.

Eva is going to the college she wanted. She’s going to major in English so she can be an English teacher.

I decided to stay here with Ryan’s mom for now. Until we know where he will be stationed and everything, there is no point in moving. When he gets a permanent base, I’ll move our stuff to our new home. I’m not moving twice within a few months of each other.

My mom is a little sad about that, but most likely our base will be in either Virginia or North Carolina, so she’ll have a lot more time with us soon.

After we get married we’re going on a honeymoon for a week to Disney World with all of our family, including Grant, Eva and both moms. Ryan and I have our own room. The Marines, and Greg, were able to get us a military discount package, so everything was about half price.

“Bellamy, Emma.” Oops, my turn for my diploma. I get up and walk to the Principal to get my diploma. “Hold on just a moment, Emma.” He says.

“In this small town, there aren’t many secrets. Many of us know what Emma and Eva have been through. We also know we have some heroes at this school. I’m going to break tradition, and have all four of you come up here together. I am so proud of Emma and Eva Bellamy, our beautiful twins that never allow a dull moment. Their friends and our town heroes, Ryan Pierce and Grant Powers. These two men are going into the Marines. They stepped in to offer to protect these young ladies from an abusive father, they worked with the State Police to capture another awful person who shall not be named, and the Marines are proud to have them. We are proud, this small town, of your strength of character, of your bravery, and your selfless dedication to continue to help others. Self-defense will now be offered as part of our gym classes, and a help line is being created. This help line will be run as a joint operation between the local churches and the school. Anyone being bullied, harmed, living in fear, or needing help of any kind can call for help, whether a child in school or an adult in need. You have shown us that to beat evil, we must stand together as a team and always fight back. Bullying of any kind won’t be tolerated.  No one in need will suffer in silence. We are so proud of all of you, and we wish you well in your future. Our future Marines will always be celebrated here, our local heroes. Go, make us proud, and return home safe.”

He shakes all of our hands and hugs us. Everyone cheers for us. The four of us stand side by side, holding hands and face them all.

We have known so much pain in this small town, but we have also known so much love, acceptance, and support. Some judgment, but in the end, I am so proud to be from this small town where everyone knows everyone, every secret. Because it has taught me to value every little thing. Everything is a gift, everything has happened for a reason, to bring us all right here, right now.

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My wedding day. Wow. Less than a year ago I would have said I would maybe marry someday after I graduated college and was settled as a nurse. Today, I am so excited to be marrying the most amazing person I have ever known.

Of course Ma went all out to make sure I had an amazing dress. I’m hoping this is the last dress I need to wear for a long time.

It is a true Juliet type of dress. It has long flowing sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. Just below my
breasts it splits and there are a few layers of flowing material. It’s elegant, not too many layers, but romantic and pretty.

I have a flower halo for my hair and a pretty lace veil. It’s just detailed lace that lies on my hair, not poofy. We left my hair down so it really works.

My flowers are red, white and blue roses. Everything has a red, white and blue theme. It works for the wedding of a future Marne. I told him I want a second wedding after he gets his uniform. He laughed. I wasn’t kidding, so we’ll see.

The wedding goes by in a blur. We did a candle ceremony, each lighting a candle and saying our vows. It was pretty. I was surprised how fast the ceremony was, and suddenly we’re pronounced husband and wife. Marriage is such a sacred thing, a big deal, why does the ceremony only take like fifteen minutes?

We dance and laugh and hug so many people. We have so many gifts, Ma says she’ll help me open them all after we get back home and write thank you cards after Ryan leaves. It will give me something to do.

Before I know it, it’s time to cut the cake, eat a slice and say our goodbyes. We drive away in my blue Dodge Dart because it fit our color theme. The family will fly down in two days to meet us there. We get a little alone time first, which I am so grateful for. I’m flying down and arriving in my wedding dress. It’s
not really a big dress, it’s flowing and elegant, but not huge so it won’t be too bad to travel in. I just married the man of my dreams, and spent a fortune on this dress. I’m going to enjoy it all.

At the airport
, we get a lot of attention, of course. We only have a small suitcase. The family is bringing the rest of our stuff with them when they come. We’re going to hide in our hotel mostly for two days. I want time alone with him before he leaves me for more than two months!

It’s only a three hour flight to Orlando, which is nice. Their airport has a tram in it, which is so cool! It’s like a subway train that takes you from your gate to baggage claim. We have a town car service waiting for us. I get excited and squeal when I see the sign says Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Pierce.

The woman from Tiffany Town car service is really sweet. She takes a long scenic route and points out Sea World and all sorts of fun places to us. I have never seen palm trees before so I’m enjoying the scenery. We stop at a store, grabbing some snacks, condoms and toiletries, on the way to the hotel.

It takes less than an hour to get from Orlando airport to our beautiful hotel at Disney World.

It’s Hawaiian themed, and we even have dinner reservations tomorrow which includes a show with Lilo and Stitch. How adorable. I can’t help but be excited each time we’re greeted as Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. They even surprised us with a beautiful honeymoon gift in our suite. We look out over a lake. There are boats that take you all over Disney property. It’s beautiful.

“Do you want a shower? It’s been a long day.”

“Yes, we probably should shower before bed. You want to help me out of this dress?”

Ryan gives a little growl as he unzips my dress and kisses the back of my neck. He eases the dress off of my shoulders and sees my white corset, garters and white lace panties underneath. “Christ, you were made to drive me crazy. You look so elegant and the perfectly pure bride, and underneath is pure sin. God you are perfection.”

“I’m not perfect, stop. I have a big butt and a little belly from you spoiling me so much.”

“You’re perfect for me. Everything about you is perfect for me.”

“That’s because we’re each other’s reason. We were meant for each other. Let’s go take that shower so you can start showing me how to read braille.” I say with a giggle as I help him take off his jacket and vest. I stand there in my lingerie and undress him slowly. We look into each other’s eyes, kissing a little as we undress each other.

I undo his tie and it’s finally time to take off his shirt. While he’s been training for the Marine’s with Greg,
Kevin and Grant, he has gained some weight and a lot of muscle. His body has tortured me for months. Since Danny took the one gift I really had to give the man I love, the one thing other than my love that was only mine to give, I wanted our wedding night to be special.

I unbutton his shirt,
kissing my way down his chest, kissing each muscle and tracing the outline of his six pack with my tongue. He’s groaning, and trying to get his arms out of his shirt.

I unbutton his pants and he takes in a deep breath. I’ve been reading up on ways to please and surprise my husband. I intend to make him a very happy man, as happy as he has made me.

I take off his belt and help him out of his pants. I can see he is hard and waiting for me under his black boxer briefs. I start to put my hand inside of them to help him out of them when he grabs my hand.

“Am I going to get naked before you do? What else are you going to take off, to make this even?” He says with a wicked smile.

“I think you can unwrap me after I have you naked. Don’t rush, we have all of the time we need. We’re alone, and finally married. The shower will be foreplay.”

“Not only was man fucked after the eighth day, he was pleased and happy the rest of his days.”

I just giggle and roll my eyes. I ease his boxer shorts down and wrap my small hand around him. I look up into his eyes, and see I’m torturing him. Good.

I lean down and blow on the tip of him. I lick the tip first and he twitches. Then I put him in my mouth, with my hand tight around his shaft.

“Oh God, Emma. You’re killing me. Let’s go take a shower.”

I move up and down with my mouth a few times, then lean back and blow. He twitches again and I laugh.

“You’re laughing while you torture me?” He says.

“It waved at me, I thought it was funny.”

He raises an eyebrow at me, then I see a naughty glint in his green eyes and a dimple flashes. He has me up in his arms with my legs wrapped around him in seconds.  His mouth crushes mine as he puts me down on the bed. We nip and suck as we kiss each other and we’re done holding back. I’m finally truly his, and we’re going to make up for all of the time we lost while I healed.

I can feel his hard cock pressing against my lace panties and I want him inside me. I want to only know and remember the feel of him on me, in me.

Our kisses are heated as we suck on each other’s lips and tongue. He nips his way to my neck and gives me a little love bite on the side of my neck. The skin is sensitive above the artery, it’s a very erogenous zone because of the blood flow. I can’t help but gasp and press against him harder. I push my heels up and against him, pulling him into me.

He kisses his way down my neck and down my left arm. He kisses my left hand near my rings and smiles. “Mine. You’re finally mine. I’m going to make you scream my name until you beg me to stop. I want you to tell me if it gets to be too much. If you need a break. A lot of this is new to us, we’ll figure out what feels good, and what doesn’t, together. Tell me if it feels good, tell me if you want softer, harder, more or less. I want you to be in charge of what I can do to you, so talk to me. I want to know every spot on your body, but we’re going to take our time. The first time, because you’re a tease and I can’t wait
to make you mine, it will be with my hands and my cock. Then I’m going to wash my wife. I’m going to clean you, taste you, and make you moan in the shower. Then we’re coming back to this bed so I can taste my way along your body. First round is with my hands and by entering you, second round will be by my mouth. Are you ready to be mine?”