Page 33 of St. Lucia Escapades
After lunch, Cord and his family walked with Moira and hers to where they had parked a few blocks away. Maureen and Sally were in conversation as were Collen and Kiernan, leaving Cord and Moira to follow holding hands. “I’m glad I finally got to meet your parents Moira. They seem like great people.”
“Aye, I could say the same about your ma and brother. I’m actually looking forward to in the future getting our families together again.” Moira smiled.
Cord leaned over and kissed the top of her head. The group reached the Donovan’s car and began saying their goodbyes. When Moira went to say bye to his mom, Cord had to smile when Sally pulled Moira into her arms for a tight hug. He enjoyed seeing the big, bright smile that the hug caused to appear on Moira’s face. It warmed his heart to see that his family had accepted her. Then it was his turn to be surprised when Maureen pulled him into a fierce hug.
“It was nice to meet you Cord. I hope we see you soon.” Maureen stated.
“Believe me Maureen, I plan to stick around as long as Moira will have me.” Cord nodded.
Kiernan stepped up and shook Cord’s hand, “You seem to make me daughter happy. For that, thank you.”
“It’s my pleasure. For the record sir, your daughter makes me happy as well.” Cord replied.
Moira and Cord shared a soft kiss goodbye before she slipped into the backseat. As the car pulled out into the evening flow of traffic, a sadness fell over Cord. He turned to look when he sensed his mom next to him. “Well mama, what do you think?”
“I think she’s a terrific young lady and a good fit for you. I hope to see more of her and of her parents.” Sally smiled.
“Me too mama, me too.” Cord agreed.
Moira
Moira sighed stepping out the bathroom. The day had been fun. She liked Cord’s mom and brother and it seemed that now that her parents had met Cord, they liked him too. She had managed to hide her disappointment about not being able to stay longer than the afternoon, but at least she got to see him. Pulling the wrapped towel from her head, she began drying her hair as she headed for the bed. She had just sat down when her phone rang. She grinned when she saw it was Cord.
“Hi.”
“Hey there. It was so good seeing you today. And meeting your folks. I liked them. Collen was in awe of your dad I think.”
“Aye, Da liked Collen. So, tell him the feeling is mutual. Ma adored yours. The whole drive back both Ma and Da kept saying how much they enjoyed today and getting to meet you, Collen and Sally.”
“Mom was over the moon when you gave her that autographed book. She says the second she gets home she’s putting it in a special place.”Cord laughed.
“Well, when she gets home, she’ll have a brand-new bookcase waiting for her.” Moira giggled. “After meeting your ma and brother, I can’t wait to meet your da.”
“You’ll love pop. And just like mom, he’ll adore you too. I hope soon I get to meet your brother, sister-in-law, and nephews. Maybe you and I could drive down there for a weekend or something.”
“I’d love that. I could drive to New York then we could head out together. I really wish I could have stayed at least the night, but I figured your Ma was staying with you, that’s why I rode with Ma and Da.”
“No, when mom and dad come to visit, they stay with Collen. I tend to work longer hours. I’m the face of the bars so I try to visit all seven during the week and weekend. Collen handles the behind the scenes stuff. He books the bands, does the advertising, but we both tackle the payroll and stuff.”
Moira shifted so that she was laying on the bed, pillows propped up against the headboard. “So, what are you doing now?”
“Just sitting on my sofa, wishing you were here. What about you?”
“I had just got out of the shower when you called. I’m on my bed right now in just a robe.” She heard Cord let out one of those deep growls that drove her wild. “Now I’m really wishing I was there with you.”
“Me too. I love seeing you fresh from the shower. Your hair wet and wild. Your body flushed from the heat. Your skin so soft and extremely sensitive.”
Moira whimpered as her body began reacting to his words. “I miss you.”
“I miss you too baby. God, I wanted you so bad when I saw you today. I wanted to just grab you, carry you off to my place and take you straight to my bed.”
“I felt the same. Seeing you today had me wanting you just as bad.”
“Moira, touch yourself for me.”
Cord
Cord heard Moira’s breath hitch at his request. “Please baby. You don’t need to speak, just listen to my words. Imagine your hand is mine. I want you to tease that amazing body of yours for me.”
