A Secret Schemer by Charley Dee

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conversation was impossible, however we were all diligent. Andy had
become a great asset as our doorman; he handled the trouble makers
with ease and fortunately had a good memory for faces. So once
again the atmosphere had been electric with a general feeling of a
brilliant night.
    Much later when the doors were
locked and the gang had all turned in, I kissed Tim gently on the
lips. ‘Shall we have a nightcap or are you in a rush to get to
bed?’
    ‘I would love a nightcap,
tonight is special, our last night before I officially move in, and
I just happen to have a tiny gift to honour the occasion.’
    ‘Oh that’s so sweet.’ With that
Tim hands me a small velvet box, for a moment I panic hoping it
wasn’t the obvious (as that is the last thing I want). So I
carefully open the box to reveal a pretty silver heart necklace.
‘Thank you so much I love it.’ I say with a deep sigh of relief, it
isn’t because I don’t care, however the whole conjugal thing scares
me rigid… Tim takes me in his arms and as we share a passionate
kiss I can feel his body hardening for me, as our desire overcomes
us we start tugging at each others clothes, until at last we are
naked…Tim lowers me gently onto the floor…as he enters me our
rhythm escalates until we both reach an explosive climax…as our
breathing slowly returns to normal, I can hardly believe we have
just made love on the floor of the bar…
     
    Saturday morning and Tim left
early to collect his possessions ready to move into my spare room.
I sincerely hoped I was doing the right thing, everything had moved
so quickly. On reflection I allayed any fears I may have by
realising the status quo could be rectified…if ever found
necessary. So with this in mind I hurried downstairs to start my
work, once again to begin in the office. Jena came in to join me
and we worked together on last night’s takings.
    ‘So is Tim moving in today
Lucy?’ Jena asked curiously.
    ‘Yes Hun he’s gone off to
collect his stuff, I gave him a back door key so he won’t interfere
with work.’
    ‘You’re a bit quiet are you OK
Lucy?’ Jena enquired.’
    ‘Mm I think so Hun, things have
moved so quickly.’
    Are you having regrets?’ Jena
persisted.
    ‘Not as such, just a tad
confused as to how it all came about in a matter of weeks.’
    ‘Don’t stress Lucy it isn’t
anything that can’t be reversed.’
    ‘I’m being silly, look at the
little necklace he gave me last night, I’m sure he’s genuine, I
believe I’m doubting my impulsive nature, you know me Jena.’
    ‘I do Hun and that’s what
concerns me.’ She frowns.
    ‘Hey come on it’ll all be fine
just you see, now how about a bite to eat, Kate should be in by
now.’
    The two of us go into the
kitchen to be greeted by Kate, who was still looking like the cat
who’d got the cream, thank goodness. I realise all the time Kate is
with Jeff I get a lull from his deplorable mother’s objectionable
behaviour. Nevertheless I would hate to be in her position, imagine
Vie Butler as a mother in law, I’d rather suck lemons!
    ‘Hello you two.’ Kate greets us
with a cheesy grin.
    ‘Hello Kate.’ We echoed.
    ‘You both look as though you
need a full breakfast to start the day.’
    ‘If you’re offering how could
we refuse?’ I add cheerfully. ‘So long as we get an update on your
love life, while we eat.’
    Mary and Lucas joined us in the
kitchen so Kate cooked bacon and eggs for us all, how I wish I
enjoyed cooking, she’s so organised around food. Breakfast as
always was delicious, and when Mary had left for home and Lucas
went back in the bar Kate grabbed my arm. ‘I’m a tad concerned
Lucy, last night I found Jodie’s mobile phone downstairs, which
she’d obviously mislaid in error, being a nosey mother I glanced
through.’
    ‘Go on what did you find?’ I
urged.
    ‘Pictures of Archie.’ Kate
declared. ‘My girl’s got a crush, how scary is