by.â
âTwelve seconds?â
âI know it was twelve seconds because I was watching that damned clock,â George said. âBut I didnât care about that clock anymore when I saw you.â
Claire put a hand on his cheek and grew a little misty-eyed.
âWhen he let us go,â George went on, âI ran out there looking for you, but ten minutes had already passed. I couldnât find you anywhere. I mustâve run around that school three times.â
Claire giggled.
âBut I saw you again two weeks later.â
âAt assembly.â
âI didnât let you get away that time.â
âNo,â Claire said. âYou didnât.â
George reached behind his back and came up with a black jewelry box. It was too big to be a ring, but just the perfect size for a necklace. Claire took it with trembling fingers.
âI really loved that video,â George said. âI canât believe you went through so much trouble for me. I want you to know I love you more than anything in this world. I know youâve had your eye on that for quite a while. Iâm giving it to you tonight because this day reminds me of how special you are, how you mean the world to me. Youâve given me everything Iâve ever wanted, so I want to do the same for youâ¦â
With all the build-up, Claire almost couldnât get the box open in her excitement. But she managed. And although the item inside was beautiful, expensive and exquisite, Claire felt a brief pang of let down when she saw the necklace.
George got her a curving journey pendant with five diamonds set in white gold. The diamonds grew in size as they descended from the chain, but for the life of her, Claire couldnât remember ever requesting anything so extravagant.
But it was beautiful.
âItâs wonderful,â she said.
George stood and wrapped her in his arms. He kissed her deeply and pressed his body into to hers. Claire felt him growing against her.
âTurn around,â he said. âLet me put that on for you.â
Claire returned the pendant and turned her back on him. She raised her hair, and George secured the latch quickly. Claire stepped away when he was done so she could admire the necklace in the mirror over their dresser. George followed. He stood behind her and unzipped her dress while she leaned in for a closer look.
â Oh, my God, George . This is incredible!â
âNothingâs more beautiful than you,â he said.
She turned to face him. He slid the dress down her frame, and Claire stepped out of it gingerly. She didnât feel self-conscious at all with his eyes on her. She even felt comfortable with her belly. She peeled off her undergarments slowly, and Georgeâs eyes grew larger by the second.
âWow,â he said when she was down to everything but his gift. He put his hands on her sides then held her hips and caressed her butt. Claire backed him towards the bed with a hand on his throbbing member.
âWhy donât you take your pants off?â she suggested.
He jumped out of the britches like they were poisonous and sat down on the mattress. Claire climbed on top of him like a leopard. She put her hands on his neck and looked him in the eyes as she eased down and took him into her. George grabbed her hips again and she moaned, already close to climax.
âIâve been thinking about this for too long ,â she whispered. âIâm already readyâ¦â
He cupped her left breast and suckled the nipple delightfully.
âGo ahead,â he said. âIâll make sure you get another one.â
And he did.
* * *
Claire woke up at 3:43 a.m. That was odd because she had wine with dinner. Alcohol coupled with the pipe work George laid down last night should have had her knocked out until the alarm went off. But Claire wasnât tired at all. She didnât even feel like sheâd been asleep.
She sat up