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Summary: Love trust and desire grow in a burst of burning flames.
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Chapter One
At a little under six foot with eyes of sapphire blue and midnight black hair,
Sage Silverman was the CEO of a major Fortune 500 company. She searched many
years for the perfect place to live, a place that would allow her to escape from
the hustle and bustle of the busy city lifestyle.
Sage finally found her heaven on earth, even through it was a rather long drive from her office in the city. Sage enjoyed many aspects about her log cabin home. The most enjoyable was the massive wood deck that surrounded three sides of the house. She enjoyed sitting on it in the evenings, watching the stars come out and listening to the croaking of the frogs and other wildlife that scurried around in the darkness. It was a very peaceful time and one that she looked forward to whenever possible.
The CEO had sworn off of relationships after the last one had ended so badly four years prior. She knew that the city lifestyle wasn't something she wanted to continue when she retired but finding someone who loved country living wasn't an easy thing to do. Her past relationships ran like a wild fire out of control when they discovered she lived in the country instead of having some fancy penthouse in the city. Sage was also extremely conservative when it came to finances. She had learned a hard lesson when her parents retired. The small amount of income they received monthly was impossible to live on so she sent them some money each month to help out. She also invested very conservatively yet aggressively for her future. At the age of forty-two retirement was still many years away but she didn't want to end up like her parents having to worry about money when she was seventy.
Her nearest neighbors were over twenty acres away. The neighbors, Keith and Lisa Stutters had a beautiful flaming red-head daughter that was currently living with them. The daughter, Kari, had stopped by a couple of times to visit, with her two small children, Jacob, four, and Lia, six months, while taking a walk around the nearby pond. Sage was told that Kari was divorced from her wife, Francisca, of eight years after walking in one day and finding her wife in bed with the teenage babysitter.
Three months ago Kari started working for Sage as a maid. Lisa had mentioned that her daughter was having a hard time finding work and Sage needed someone to come in and clean for her. The long days at the office, plus the long drive home, left Sage with no desire to do much more than relax in the evenings. Plus, living so far out in the country finding a maid was near to impossible.
Last Friday Sage arrived home earlier than usual and found Kari cleaning. She was wearing the cutest little sundress. The maid had the cabin doors and windows open so that a strong breeze was blowing throughout the house. As Kari finished mopping the hard wood floors and backed out of the front door onto the deck, a strong gust of wind lifted her dress above her waist and Sage was treated to a vision that she could only describe as spectacular. Other than a pair of ankle socks and sandals, Kari was completely nude under the nearly see-through dress. Sage was immediately wet.
Sage stood still, unable to look away from the beautiful, naked backside of her maid. She started to speak when the vision before her turned quickly upon hearing the sound of her gasp from the gravel driveway. The sundress was still above the younger woman's waist. The only other noise Sage could hear was the sound of her heartbeat thundering throughout her body as she gazed upon the sight before her. As her eyes followed the ankle socks up slender calves to muscular thighs she was treated to a small patch of neatly trimmed flaming deep-red curls. A moan escaped Sage's extremely dry throat as she gazed upon what she could only consider as an absolute body of beauty. Kari spun at the sound of the gasp. Sage's eyes continued up the flat stomach to nipples straining to be released, to a face flushed brilliant red with embarrassment as Kari tried to free her dress from the handle of the metal mop bucket.
Sage dropped her briefcase on the ground and moved forward to assist in releasing the dress but Kari backed quickly away, tearing the bottom of the dress from the handle. She dropped the bucket and water spilled over the deck, disappearing between the cracks.
Breathing heavily, "I've never had anything like that happen to me before," the maid whispered through tears of embarrassment.
"Don't worry about it. Things like that happen." Sage tried to console her young friend.
"I need to go," Kari murmured as she turned and ran across the yard, disappearing into the trees.
Sage couldn't take her eyes off of the retreating figure as an electrical current ran through her body. With her heart trying to pound its way out of her chest she turned, picked up her brief case, and walked into her home.
For the next few weeks Sage's nights were full of wonderful wet dreams. She would come home early Friday night in hopes of seeing her maid again but Kari would already be finished cleaning and was no where to be seen.
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Sage had called and tried to talk with Kari to make sure the younger woman was okay with what had happened, but the maid would never come to the phone or return her calls. Lisa had finally told Sage that Francisca had taken every opportunity to criticize her daughter, leaving some deep emotional scars. Sage was furious. How could anyone criticize what she had seen? Even though Kari was thirty-two and had given birth to two children, she had the body of a woman in her early twenties. Flawless was the only word to describe what Sage had seen.
The following Wednesday Sage decided to work from home. She had a big board meeting coming up and could use the peace and quiet to prepare. Sage decided since Kari cleaned only on Friday's and it being such a beautiful day she would do some sun bathing.
After showering and pulling her hair in a pony tail she put on a light bluish robe. She preferred to tan in the nude. She got her things ready and went outside.
She spread the blanket out in the middle of the back yard where the sun shone the longest. She placed her laptop, ice tea and pillow where she wanted them and took off her robe before lying down on her stomach and preparing her presentation.
After about twenty minutes she noticed a movement out of the corner of her eye next to the tree line that surrounded the cabin. For a moment she felt fear that someone was stalking her. Sage watched the area closely while pretending to be working. Someone was hiding behind one of the trees. Sage reached for her glass of ice tea to take a sip at the same time the person moved to hide behind a tree. To her delight it was Kari.
Maybe Kari was coming early to clean since the path through the trees came right to her home. Sage pretended to not notice her as she felt the soft hazel eyes of the maid probing and laying claim to her body.
Curious as to what the young maid would do next, Sage shut down her laptop and rolled over to lie on her back. Within a few minutes Kari slowly moved forward to get a closer look. The maid almost ran into a low hanging branch when she realized that Sage was naked. There was nothing between them now except the tree and the freshly mowed lawn.
Sage nipples woke up to say hello to the young woman. They were hard and hurting.
Her thighs were wet from excitement. As she moved her hand to her breast to try
and relieve some of the pressure she noticed Kari slid her hand up under her
tank top. It was obvious that she was rubbing her nipple also. Sage would alternate
between breasts and Kari would soon imitate her. 'This could be fun',
thought Sage. 'I wonder how far she will go.'
Sage slid her right hand slowly over her stomach and between her legs. It was
so wet down there she easily stroked her smooth outer lips and circled her clit
with the moisture. Sage couldn't contain the moan that escaped her as she watched
Kari slide down to sit at the base of the tree trunk and lift her skirt. The
young maid was naked and began to touch herself while watching.
Sage released the breast her left hand was kneading and brought it down to assist the right one. With her left hand she began to massage her clit while the middle finger of her right hand slid in and out of her soaked vagina. She glanced at Kari and when blue eyes, wide open, met hazel, they climax together.
As the waves of pleasure finally subsided Sage looked toward Kari and noticed she was gone. Nowhere could she find a trace of her maid. Feeling confused and exhausted Sage gathered her belongings and went into the house. She showered and laid down to take a much needed nap.
Sage woke up the next morning feel relaxed and refreshed for the first time in years. Sage had awakened several times during the night while dreaming of Kari's head thrown back having an orgasm. She had to take matters into her own hands and relieve herself. It had been quite some time since she had masturbated and she found that she was rather sore.
Chapter Two
One Saturday a couple of weeks later, Sage heard her name being called from outside
the cabin. It was early in the morning and the fog was just lifting from the
night before. The coffee pot had yet to finish spluttering, finalizing the completion
of its cycle.
She sluggishly made her way to the front door, opened it, and was blinded by the bright light of the morning sun peaking its head up over the mountain top. Blinking watery eyes she squinted to see who had called her name.
There before her were two of the Stutters' prize Palomino horses with Kari and Lia on one and small four year old Jacob holding tightly to the saddle horn of the second horse, which was being led by Kari.
"Good morning," Kari smiled.
"Umm, morning. What are you doing out this early." Sage replied followed with a yawn. She blushed slightly and raised her hand to cover her mouth. "Sorry."
Jacob looked up. With wide brown eyes and a bigger smile he said, "We're going fishin'."
Sage couldn't help but smile at the small boy. "You are?"
Kari smiled at her son and looked back at Sage, "Yes. We were wondering if you would like to ride with us to the high mountain lake and go fishing this morning. I also brought a picnic for lunch. It's going to be a beautiful day."
"Where are your fishing poles?"
Jacob removed one small hand and pointed to the saddle bags and a pole case on the back of his horse. "All in there," he replied as he quickly put his hand back on the saddle horn. "You get to ride with me, but I won't let you fall."
"The coffee pot just finished and I'm not dressed." Sage looked a little dejected. She wanted to go but didn't want them to have to wait for her.
"No problem." Kari smiled. "We'll ride the horses down to the small pond and let them get a drink while you get dress and fill a thermos with coffee."
"You don't mind waiting?" Sage was bouncing inside with joy.
"Nope, see ya in a bit," Kari replied as she turned their horses toward the small pond.
As they rode away Sage heard Jacob talking.
"Mommy?"
"What, honey."
"Sage goin' fishin' with us?"
"It looks that way."
"Wow, cool, I'm glad."
As the last of the voices faded in the distance, Sage turned and hurried into the cabin. She changed, grabbed a few items, and rushed to fill the thermos with coffee. By the time she was done and turned around after locking the cabin, Kari was just coming up the trail from the pond.
"You ready?" asked the red-head.
"I believe so. Where do I put this stuff?" Sage pointed to a small collection of items at her feet.
"I have some room in my saddle bags and we can tie the blanket to the back of my saddle. The rest can go into Jacobs saddle bags. There's plenty of room."
Once everything was packed Sage climbed up behind Jacob taking the reins from Kari's out stretched hand. They were ready to begin their ride.
The ride was slow because of the children but Sage didn't mind in the least. Also, crossing the open meadows gave her the chance to ride beside Kari as their conversation flowed easy. She felt like a door had been opened and Sage was more than willing to walk through it and see what was on the other side. She knew that today would be a big day for them. If they were going to have a chance at a future it would be decided today. Within the next hour they had reached the lake and dismounted, placing the blanket and other items in the sun. The air was still a little cool.
"We can hobble the horses so they won't wonder off." Kari said as she started to remove the saddle from her horse.
Jacob had started to pull his pole out of the pole holder. It was a starter pole about three feet long. "Mommy, can you help me? I want to catch the first fish."
"Sure honey, just a minute while I finish hobbling the horses."
"I'll help him," Sage stated as she turned and walked over to where the small boy was waiting.
Sometime later, Sage was sitting on a small grassy mound next to the lake holding her fishing pole with an unpleasant look on her face. She watched as Jacob jumped up again and shouted that he had a bite. As he slowly walked backwards bringing the line on his pole closer to the bank Sage could see another trout flopping around on the end of it.
He continue backing up until he had the ten inch trout far enough up the bank not to lose it. He waited as Sage slowly got up and came over to help him get it off the hook.
"Sage, I got another one." Jacob proclaimed excitedly.
"Yes, I see that," muttered Sage.
Kari, who had been watching, asked her son, "How many does that make, Jacob?"
The small boy walked over to where his stringer was in the water and pulled it out counting the fish out loud. "One, Two, Three, Four, Five . . ." he turned and pointed at the one Sage had and said, "That makes six, Mommy."
"Yes, six big fish for a big boy," Sage couldn't help but smile at the little guy. He sure had out fished her.
"How many do you have, Sage?" asked Kari with a grin.
Sage took so long to answer that Jacob thought maybe she couldn't count so he walked over and pulled on Sage stringer and found only one fish on it. "Sage has one, Mommy." Then he turned to the taller woman and said in all seriousness. "I had a hard time learning to count but Mommy helped me maybe she can help you to."
Kari placed her hand quickly over her mouth to stop the laughter that threatened to escape while Sage looked on bewildered at how her morning was turning out.
"You find that funny?" Sage said as she slowly walked over to where Kari was setting.
"Yeeesss."
"So maybe you will find this funny as well."
Sage reached down and scooped the small red-head up in her arms and walked to the bank of the lake. "How about a swim?"
Kari squealed and shouted, "No please, I didn't bring a change of cloths."
"Should I toss her in?" Sage asked a laughing Jacob.
He thought for a moment and then said, "She'd scare the fish."
"Right. Don't want anything to scare the fish." Sage gently put Kari down but not before she touched her check gently with her fingers. As they looked into each other eyes the world around them began to fade. A tug on Sage pant leg caused her to look down and notice that Lia had crawled over and was untying her shoes strings.
She laughed as she bent down to pick up the small girl who abruptly spit up on her shirt. Sage shrugged and took a deep breath as she looked into the shining eyes of Kari. "This hasn't been my day." She stated as she turned around and walked to the blanket to clean off her shirt with the small girl still in her arms.
As the day turned warmer and the sun came out in full force they moved their blanket to the shade of one of the surrounding trees. Once the children had eaten they immediately fell asleep. The only problem was they fell asleep on Sage. Jacob had his head lying on her thigh and Lia was cradled against her chest after finishing her bottle and being burped.
"I'm sorry. Here, let me move them."
"No it's okay." Sage responded as she ran the fingers of her free hand through the small boy's hair.
"Let me at least lay Lia down. Your arm must be cramping by now." Kari said as she reached out to take her daughter from Sage.
"Yeah, I guess so." Sage was trying to understand why she was so reluctant to give up the little girl. She had never been around children much but realized that she really enjoyed it.
Kari waited on a bended knee as Sage looked at Kari's daughter and then with a sigh lifted the little girl and placed her in waiting arms. The red-head pivoted on her knee and laid the small bundle down, covering her with a light pink baby blanket.
"They are both very beautiful children."
"Thank you." Kari smiled.
"You've done a great job in raising them. It must be hard doing it alone."
Kari thought for a moment and then replied. "Not really."
Sage tilted her head to the side a little and waited.
"I assumed you mean now since I'm divorced."
Sage confirmed with a nod of her head.
"My ex was never really involved in their lives. She never seemed to have time for them or me." Kari added softly. "I think we were more a statement to society for her than anything else. Having a wife with two kids is the 'in thing' now days for lesbians."
"I'm sorry," Sage replied.
"I should have left her years before but . . . I will never be sorry for having my little ones."
Sage smiled as she reached down and moved Jacobs head from her leg and stretched out beside him. He immediately woke and crawled up to lay his head on her stomach. She placed a hand on his back and rubbed gently until he was asleep. Soon she couldn't keep her eyes open and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
Sage woke sometime later to a wet finger wiggling in her ear. She turned her head and came face to face with a smiling Lia, who proceeded to slap her cheek with a chubby hand.
"What do you think you are doing, young lady?" came a soft voice from the other side of Sage.
Lia smiled and went back to patting Sage cheek.
Sage gently sat up lifting the small girl up in her arms. "How long have I been sleeping?"
"Not long. We were waiting for you to wake. It's getting late and maybe we should head back." Kari looked up at the shy. "Dark clouds are moving in. I hope we make it back before it rains."
"Here you take the baby and I'll go get the horses ready. We'll head on home."
It was early evening when they finally made it back to the Stutters ranch. Kari had been determined to let Sage off at her house but the closer they got the wind began to howl. As it built, it brought a splatter of rain drops with it.
While Kari got the kids bathed and settled into bed, Sage was taking care of the horses in the barn. She smiled, remembering the wonderful time she had and how she had been bested by a four year old. She marveled at the feeling of the baby sleeping on her and the warmth of what a family would be like.
Kari leaned against the side of the barn door watching Sage. She wondered if someone as beautiful and wonderful as Sage could ever be interested in her. Shaking her head sadly she pushed off from the door frame and walked into the barn. "The kids are out like a light. I'll give you a ride home if that's okay?"
"The rain hasn't stopped?"
"No. In fact I think it's coming down harder."
"A ride sounds great. I'm almost finished here."
"I'll go start the car and be waiting for you. Here you may want to wear this." Kari said as she tossed a yellow rain jacket at Sage, who caught it easily with one hand.
"Thanks."
On the ride home both were silent, taking in the peace of a wonderful day together. As Kari pulled to a stop in front of Sage's house Sage reached for the door and said, "I had a really great time. Maybe we can do it again sometime."
"That's a wonderful idea." Kari smiled. She wanted the beautiful woman to kiss her but Sage simply smiled and added, "It's a date then." Sage opened the door and ran to her covered deck out of the rain. She stopped and waved as the red-head drove away.
That night while Sage was lying in bed she wondered why she hadn't made a move on the younger woman. After some thought she decided she was glad she hadn't because she wanted a long term commitment with Kari and wanted to take things slow. With a contented sigh she drifted off into the land of dreams.
Chapter Three
With no more appointments scheduled for the rest of the day, Sage decided to
go home early. She was going to reward herself with a long weekend of peace and
quiet. She hoped to be able to see Kari again. They had been on several more
outings together and even once went to the city to see a movie, just the two
of them. Nothing but a friendly good night kiss, however, had transpired between
them. Sage was ready to burst. She knew that she was ready to take the relationship
to the next level and felt fairly certain that Kari was also.
As she drove up the gravel road to her cabin she noticed the front door open and movement inside the house. When she opened her car door she could hear music playing and someone was singing.
She got out and gently shut the car's door before walking up the steps to the front door. As she looked in she could see Kari dancing and singing to the music. The way she swayed her hips to the beat made Sage heart start pounding wildly in her chest. Kari moved to the sofa and bent over fixing the afghan that Sage used to cover up with while watching TV.
Unable to help herself Sage walked forward and placed her hands on each side of Kari hips. The small body in front of her stopped all movements and became ridged. "It's only me, Kari." Sage whispered. "You have the most magnificent body."
Kari froze when she felt the warm hands on her hips. She had been trying to clean Sage's house at times when the woman wasn't home. She knew she had it bad for Sage but never in her wildest dreams could she imagine the feelings were returned. Sage had done no more than kiss her goodnight and she felt that maybe that was all Sage wanted, a friend. "I don't think so," came the soft whisper. "There is nothing magnificent about my body."
Sage shook her head, "You are so wrong, honey. Your body is made for having babies, for loving me, and for giving each other pleasure." Sage's hands never stopped their caressing, soothing the uncertain woman, who was acting like a frighten felly. She hoped her feelings were returned.
"Let me show you how my body reacts when it see yours." Sage whispered into a small pink ear. "Let me show you how wet you make me by just looking at you. You, my flame, are a very beautiful, sensual woman."
Kari turned to face the taller woman. "I didn't think you wanted me. You never showed any signs."
"I wanted to take it slow, baby. I want this to be what both of us want. I'm not into a short term commitment, Kari." Sage held her breath as she let her feelings and dreams be known.
Kari stared into the sapphire eyes and slowly with shaky hands reached behind her back, unzipped the sundress she was wearing, and slowly slid it from her shoulders. She lowered it inch by agonizing inch until she finally revealed breasts that were swollen with milk, as she was in the process of weaning her youngest. Next she revealed the gentle curves of her hips. Kari needed to see the reaction in the eyes of the woman that had haunted her nights for so long.
Sage gasped for air. The moment the dress floated to the floor exposing every inch of the gorgeous body, she knew she would never be able to put out the flame of desire she had for this woman.
Shyly, Kari looked into lust filled dark blue eyes and whispered, "Do you really like what you see?"
"You are the only woman that has ignited my desire in years. You bring fire to my veins and desire to my body. When I look at you burning flames flow through me igniting a passion so hot I will burn up without your touch."
Sage then slowly removed her cloths keeping her eyes firmly locked with the red-heads. As her flesh was exposed the hazel eyes that held her blue ones so strongly grew almost gray with arousal. Small beads of sweat broke out on Kari's upper lip as a red blush covered her chest that rose and fell with each breath. Finally, both were naked and as Sage stepped forward, Kari reached out her hand. Once short slender fingers were covered with larger ones there was no going back for either of them. That moment in time would define their future together.
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Sage picked Kari up, cradling her in strong arms as she carried her to the bedroom.
Kari felt herself sliding down Sage's body to stand on the floor. She noticed the bed behind Sage and pushed her soon-to-be lover backwards. Her hands moved lovingly over the older woman's breasts. Smiling a little, she bent her head and lapped gently at tanned hot skin. Deliberately she allowed her silken hair to fall over Sage's sensitive skin, heightening the sensations even more.
Sage whispered her name as white teeth came together helplessly. The pink tormenting tongue tasted her in a long slow caress that brought her hands up to clench the red-head. The silken feel of Kari's mouth on her was incredible. Hot and moist; Sage was lost. Lost in the beauty and the love of what they shared.
Kari tortured her lover, reveled in her own power. She found it amazing to know exactly what this beautiful woman wanted and needed. For the first time in her life she felt free to explore without criticism.
Sage's body was on fire, the inferno building and building until there was no controlling it. Finally, Sage screamed her pleasure to the heavens.
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Slowly Sage kissed her way down Kari's beautiful body and began to lick and suck on the engorged milk-swollen breasts. With mouth wide opened she took as much of the life giving breast into her mouth as she could. She sucked one breast then the other as warm milk squirted into her mouth with each suction. Large skilled hands stroked the warm breast starting at the base and slowly moving toward the nipple, milking them, squeezing the firm flesh causing more of the milk to flow into her waiting mouth.
The feeling of having Sage feed from her breast was so erotic. Once the last of the milk was drained Sage began to kiss her way downward. Kari spread her thighs wide in anticipation. Her final thought before she lost all ability to think was how happy she was that she always produced an abundance of milk. She'd have more than enough for her lover and her daughter.
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The next morning, Sage was up, dressed and already having coffee while reading the newspaper. Kari ambled sleepily into the kitchen and helped herself to a cup of coffee. Sage had called to check on the children and thank Mrs. Stutters for watching them last night.
"What are your plans for today?" Kari asked, stifling a yawn.
An evil light sparked in Sage's dark eyes but then she laughed at the small woman's sudden blush. "You're as pink as that delectable bit of silk bath robe you're wearing."
"Umm...."
"Open the bathrobe." Sage spoke softly.
Kari arched one eyebrow, and brought a protective hand to clasp the robe closed at the neck. "What?"
"I want to see you."
Kari turned and walked to the opposite side of the table to sit down. Sage caught her arm, without rising from her chair and wrenched the red-head onto her lap, grabbing the cup of coffee and placing it on the table.
Kari struggled, albeit half-heartedly, but the larger woman subdued her easily, situating her so that she was straddling her lap, facing those beautiful blue eyes. Then with an animal growl, Sage tore opened the robe.
Kari gasped in pleasurable indignation as Sage caught both her wrists behind her in one powerful hand. She pressed them against the small of Kari's back so that her breasts, now deliciously vulnerable, were thrust toward her.
Kari shivered as the older woman bent her head to flick tauntingly at one nipple with just the tip of her tongue. The rosebud morsel responded instantly.
"Yum," Sage said, her breath was warm against the tingling flesh of Kari's breast.
Kari moaned and when she spoke her breath came in soft gasps. "Will...I...do?"
Sage went to the other nipple, bringing it to the same peak as its counterpart. "You definitely will," she rasped. "I always have milk with my coffee."
"I have to feed the baby," Kari murmured.
"I already talked with your mother and she gave Lia a bottle this morning."
The blonde squirmed slightly in pleasure as her lover teased the chosen nipple, causing it to throb. "That's good to know," she whispered.
Sage smiled and, with her free hand, opened her lover's robe further, assessing the small woman with smoldering approval. She slid fiery fingers lightly down Kari's stomach. "Umm," whispered Sage, in a greedy purr. Then she chuckled as Kari arched her back and tilted her head back, offering herself freely.
Slowly, sensuously, the dark haired woman drank her fill of the small blonde, her warm mouth tugging at one breast and then at the other, until Kari was frantic with need.
Sage was in no hurry. She feasted upon her small lover until she was certain that both breast were drained.
As Sage savored her, Kari trembled, her passions building to new heights. Whimpering low in her throat, she arched herself toward her lover, tangling her fingers in the beautiful long dark hair.
"What do you want, honey?" her lover teased in a gruff voice, as her fingers never stopped exploring.
In halting words, she spoke what she wanted into Sage's ear as Sage moved them both to the floor. Kari knelt and Sage slid her head beneath Kari, drawing her down onto the warm, consuming motions of her mouth.
Kari's knees were spread wide on each side of Sage head as she frantically writhed on the long, tormenting strokes of Sage's tongue. Savage release stiffened her entire body and her cry of gratification echoed throughout the kitchen as she slumped forward to lean on Sage upraised knees.
Kari moved to free herself, but Sage held her helplessly impaled. "No." she whimpered, "Oh no, love...not again...please..."
Sage lifted her slightly, only high enough to vow, "I'm not through with you yet, my dear. Not by a long shot."
"S...Sage..."
Sage was again kissing her, nibbling her, tasting her. Fierce, jagged desire shot through Kari; she could not hope to escape her lover, and even if she could have, she would not have tried. With a sound that was part sob, part whimper, she leaned forward to take the only vengeance available.
Sage moved beneath the blonde in frantic surrender as Kari repaid her. As the smaller woman soared skyward on the wings of another searing release, the older woman screamed. Their cries mingled, ragged and primitive, becoming one. When it was over, they lay quietly, casualties of the same battle, unable to move for a very long time. Finally, Sage sat up beside a still-supine Kari, and caressed the breast that welcomed her.
"Enough?" the maid managed in a labored whisper, not really knowing what she wanted her lover's answer to be.
Sage laughed hoarsely. "Sweetheart, I could make love to you from now until eternity and it still wouldn't be enough. I want more of you, a lot more."
Kari had finally caught her breath, and she laughed, too. "You are insatiable."
"I think I'll carry you into the bedroom and have my way with you."
"Again?"
Sage chuckled. "Sweetheart, consider that the encore."
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Sometime later without disturbing the smaller woman that was laying partly on top of her, Sage pulled the blanket and sheet up over them. Kari's delicious mouth never stopped her soft suckling of her breast as Sage slid her hand between the red-head thighs. The middle finger of her right hand worked its way between the delicate folds of the red-heads vagina and lovingly massaged her clit.
Kari gasped. "I don't think I can take anymore right now."
"Me either," Sage replied. "I don't want to take the chance of my flame burning out or getting away."
"You don't have to worry about that, I don't think it wants to get away."
With a contented sigh, Sage added. "We have a lot to talk about."
"Yes we do," Kari replied. "But, can it wait until we take a nape? I'm exhausted."
"Of course it can wait."
"Good, let's go to sleep," Kari mumbled as she moved to lie fully on top of her lover.
Sage chuckled, "You comfortable?"
"Hmmm," was all she heard before soft snores filled the air.
Chapter Four
Sage and Kari continued to date for several months building their relationship
on a solid foundation of trust, respect and love. On one sunny after noon several
months later Kari showed up at Sage house riding one of the Palominos while leading
the other.
Sage opened the door to greet her lover but before she was able to speak Kari said with a smile, "What to go fishing and campout tonight. It's supposed to be a full moon."
Sage smiled up at her lover and said, "What about the children?"
"My parents are taking care of them for us." Then with a shy smile she said, "We will be all alone."
"How can I refuse an offer like that?" Sage walked over and put her hand on the Levi covered knee of Kari. "What do I need to bring to this overnight campout?"
Kari looked into the beautiful eyes of her friend and lover and for a moment forgot where she was and what she was doing. Sage patted her knee and smiled. "I have everything we will need to set up camp but you might want to grab a change of clothes." Kari finally managed to say.
"I'll be just a moment. You want to come in while I get ready?"
Kari knew that if she dismounted and walked into the house with Sage they wouldn't leave until the next day and tonight was too important to her. She'd planned for this night and wanted everything to be perfect. "I'll wait here. I don't mine."
Sage shrugged and added as she turned to go into the cabin. "I won't be long."
Sage thought about what Kari was up to while she grabbed a backpack and started putting items into it. She had been trying to find the right time to ask the younger woman to marry her. Maybe tonight she would find the perfect moment. She slid the small box, which held the ring she had bought a few weeks earlier, into the side pocket of the backpack.
Sage knew that Kari Stutters was the woman she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She loved Jacob and Lia as her own and couldn't see them not being a family together. Grabbing her bag and coat she left her cabin to see what her future held.
It was early evening when they arrived at the lake where they had gone fishing on their first outing together. They picked a spot and set up camp. Kari went to catch fish for dinner while Sage started the fire. Sage put the metal coffee pot on the hanger that Kari brought. She added water and a small packet of coffee grounds, and then she pulled two cups from their packs to pour the hot liquid in.
As Sage sat and waited for the coffee to get hot she watched Kari throw her line in and immediately reel in a nice size trout. Signing she thought, 'Fishing just isn't your cup of tea is it?'
She watched her friend and lover while letting her thoughts drift on the soft breeze of the summer evening. Kari had a determination that Sage admired and respected. She had strength that Sage found extremely comforting. Kari offered the older woman a sense of balance that had been missing in her life. The red-head brought stability, family and a stubborn streak that Sage would never grow tired of trying chipping away. In short, Sage loved the younger woman with everything she was and hoped that tonight she would be able to express that by asking Kari to marry her.
While Kari was fishing for their dinner her thoughts were walking the same dream path as Sage. She knew that she loved Sage and was positive that Sage loved her children as well. She hoped tonight she would be able to ask the beautiful woman to spend the rest of their lives together. She also had a special surprise for Sage if she said yes.
The full moon was overhead, casting its white light on the meadow and lake. The fire had burned down to a low, warm glow that crackled and popped as the branches smoldered to ash. Sage and Kari set side by side on a log next to the fire. They had finished eating and were drinking the coffee Sage had made. Sage was trying to figure out the right words to say what she felt while Kari was trying to remember what she had practiced over and over again.
Finally, they both took a deep breath and released it at the same time which caused them to start laughing. Sage looked at Kari and reached for her hand as they turned to face each other. Taking a deep breath she said, "I'm so glad you asked me to come with you tonight. I have something I would like to talk to you about."
Kari didn't know what to do. Maybe Sage didn't know how she felt after all. Maybe Sage was going to break it off with her. Before she could think of anything more, Kari asked, "Will you marry me?"
Before Sage could respond Kari slid off the log and on bended knees looked up into the eyes of her friend and lover and repeated with more confidence. "Will you marry me?"
Sage set stunned not quite believing what she had heard. "Um...what did you say?"
Kari blinked worried that maybe Sage was going to say no. "Will you marry me?"
Frowning Sage replied, "I was going to ask you."
Kari waited a moment and finally shook her head and started to laugh. She laughed so hard she rolled over on the grass and held her stomach. Sage in the mean time started to laugh as well and joined her lover on the grassy meadow. As their laughter came to a stop Sage set up and pulled Kari on to her lap. "I would be honored to marry you."
"You sure?"
"I am not only sure, my love, but I . . ." she stopped speaking as she reached for her backpack that was leaning against the log and reached into the side pocket. She pulled out the small box and handed it to Kari. "I bought this several weeks ago but was having a hard time finding the right words and the right time to give it to you."
Kari opened the box and stared at the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. Tear streamed down her cheeks as she raised her head and smiled.
Sage took the box from her hand and as she slid the ring on Kari finger she said. "I, Sage Silverman, choose you, Kari Stutters, to be my friend, lover and partner from this day forward. I belong to you. I give you freely my heart, my soul, and my body. I promise to love you, provide for you and support you in your dreams and goals. I promise to honor and respect you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
Kari reached into her front Levi pocket and pulled out the ring she had planned to give to Sage tonight. She took a deep breath and as she slid the ring on Sage finger she said, "I, Kari Stutters, accept your pledge and promises and in return I will give you mine. Sage Silverman, I pledge to you my heart and soul. I belong only to you. I give you freely my love, friendship and life. I promise to honor and respect you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
Sage stood with her precious bundle in her arms and gently laid Kari down on the sleeping bag inside their tent. They took their time as a long, slow tango of fiery heat went on and on for as long as they had energy. They were in perfect unison, moving, adjusting, and giving themselves completely, to the other. When they were spent, they curled around each other and held one another, their hearts beating wildly, tears in their eyes. Kari's head was on the older woman's shoulder and Sage head rested on top of hers. Sage kissed the moist hair of her wife and whispered, "I love you."
Kari turned her head and received the kiss she knew would be waiting for her, "I love you to, so very much."
As their heart rates slowed to a normal rhythm, Sage asked, "Honey, I would like to adopt Jacob and Lia, if that is okay with you. I love them as if they were my own. I want us to begin our future with our family whole and complete."
Kari could tell Sage was holding her breath. She was so happy that she would be able to give her surprise to this beautiful woman with a heart of gold. Kari moved to lean over the side of the sleeping bag and grabbed a small pack that she had stored inside the tent after it was set up. She reached inside and pulled out a long envelope. "I wanted to give you something special for a wedding present. I hope you like it."
Sage sat up and turned the lamp on brighter so she could read the contents of the envelope. Before she finished she dropped the documents and buried her face in Kari's neck and cried. Kari held her lover and let her cry out her joy. She was so glad she was able to get Francisca to sign the adoption papers.
After a short time Sage calmed down enough to ask, "How...what ... I don't understand. But, thank you. I will love them, protect them and provide for them for as long as I live. I love them like my own."
Kari wondered how much she should tell Sage especially since they had just made love. Bring up an ex isn't what she would call the right thing to do at the moment but she didn't want to hide anything for her wife. She took a moment to center her thoughts and said. "I received a call from Francisca last week." Kari felt Sage grow stiff. "Now, just a minute and hear me out." She stated as she kiss the moist lips of her lover. "She called asking for money. It appears that she was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct."
Sage gathered Kari close to her and held her as she continued. "I had visited my lawyers earlier in the week when I was positive that I wanted to ask you to marry me. I had her draw up the adoption papers at that time and the only thing I needed was Francisca signature. I took the papers with me and went to the jail to see Francisca. I was thinking that this maybe my only opportunity to get her to sign them."
Sage kissed Kari temple and gently rubbed her arms in encouragement. "Go on honey."
"She looked horrible, Sage. She wasn't the same woman I thought I loved so many years ago. When I approached her with the papers she laughed at me and said if I could come up with five thousand dollars she would sign the papers because she never loved the brats anyway. She didn't think I could raise the money. What she didn't know is that my parents had bought bonds for me every year since I was born. I never cashed them in. I never told her about them. I went to the bank took them out of my safety deposit box and cashed enough of them in to get the five thousand dollars. I got a cashier check and went back to the jail. When she realize I had the money it didn't take a second before she had signed away all rights to the children."
"I'm sorry you had to go through that, my love, but I'm not sorry she signed the papers. I love those little ones and someday maybe we can have a couple more. I always wanted a large family." Sage gave Kari a kiss that left her breathless and needy.
Kari was trying to catch her breath as she realized that Sage had a look of bewilderment on her face. When she started to ask what was wrong, Sage whispered quietly as tears rolled down her cheeks. "I . . . I have a family."
"For as long as you want us." Kari replied.
"Forever will not be long enough." Sage said as she turned and covered Kari's naked body with her own.
For the rest of the night their love rose and soared causing some of the wildlife to stop their feeding because of the noises coming from the small tent.
The last spoken words were dual pledges to the beginning of Sage and Kari's life together.
THE END.
Copyright © 2005 by Koda Graystone. All Rights Reserved.