Richard The weather forecast is for heavy snow; very seasonal. But given that the Threesome live in the mountains, it could kibosh the Christmas Day plans.
Better have Plan B in the backgroundâ¦.
âRoss, can you make sure we have plenty in the house please, just in case we canât travel on Christmas Day.â
He smiles. âIâm ahead of you, sir. I was looking at the forecast too. Thereâs plenty in the larder and the freezer, including an extra turkey. If itâs not needed, itâll be good for the New Year.â
âPerfect. Thank you, Ross.â
What it is to have competent staffâ¦.
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Christmas morning: I wake to heavy silence. A bright and brilliant light diffuses through the drapes, but the only sound is that of Elizabethâs breathing. She lies beside me, her chest rising and falling gently under the blankets.
Sheâll be expecting me to wake her up in a very traditional wayâ¦.
That thought warms me, desire for my beautiful wife lancing down, tightening my balls and stiffening me nicely. But, pleasant though it is, I resist.
Got to save myself for laterâ¦.
No reason I canât wind her up a bit thoughâ¦.
Just enough to get her tinglingâ¦.
James knows what heâs doing with Charlotte. Thereâs nothing more sure than that heâll have her ready for her Real Christmas.
Elizabethâ¦.
And the best way to have her ready for her surprise Christmas Party?
Primedâ¦.
Primed for Michaelâ¦.
He seduced her the first time, for her birthday.
She wanted it, wanted him, but it was still a seduction.â¦
Flicking open the curtains, the everyday world is hidden under snow; a white blanket which muffles every sound but sparkles like diamonds in the sunshine.
Looks great, butâ¦.
Casting an eye across to check that Elizabeth is still sleeping, I tap a message to James into my phone.
How is it up there?
In under a minute, a reply comes back.
Hvy snw but snw plow opned road. All gd Gr8 c u 4 noon I click off my mobile then consider the auburn-haired beauty lying in the bed. Quietly I ease on slippers and a robe then pad downstairs.
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Coffeeâ¦.
Orange juiceâ¦.
Cerealsâ¦.
Yoghurtâ¦.
Toastâ¦. well scrapedâ¦. and marmaladeâ¦.
Carrying the tray upstairs, I nudge open the bedroom door with the toe of my slipper. Elizabeth stirs as I enter, her eyes fluttering open against the bright white light.
âMerry Christmas, my Love.â
She sits up, stretching, her hair a wonderful red shambles. âMerry Christmas, Master.â
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âRoss has burned the toast,â she comments. âItâs not like him.â
âIn fact, my Love, I burned the toast. Remember what day it is. Iâm sure Ross is with his family serving them perfectly grilled and golden toast.â
She crunches her way through my burnt offering. âSo, where are we going for Christmas dinner? Am I still not allowed to know?â
I put a finger to her lips. âNo spoilers, my Love. Itâs a surprise. But we should be getting up and ready.â I reach under the bed, pulling out the box. âI have an extra gift for you. I would like you to wear it today.â
I pass her the parcel, decked in gilt and ribbons. Francis wrapped it for me. The dress it contains, I chose myself, but Iâm not good with the trimmings. Fortunately, my PA is.
She slips it from the folds of tissue, holding it up to the light. âMaster, itâs beautiful. Thank you.â
âIâm pleased you like it. Now go and have your shower. We need to be getting ready.â
âYes, Master.â
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