Thief
of Hearts
by
Shadylady
Disclaimer:
Love comes at the oddest of times. Holidays such as Christmas
intensify loneliness and sadness while at the same time bringing
joy. It is difficult to harden and lock away the heart during
Christmas. This is the tale of one woman's encounter with the Thief
of Hearts.
I would like to extend a very grateful thank you to Ilene Siegel for
helping place the commas and conjugate the verbs. Her work is much
appreciated.
Feedback welcome: the_shadylady_629@yahoo.com.
Rebecka glanced
down at the closed circuit screen as she watched the shoppers darting
around the first floor in Weinberger's Department Store. The movement
was random and harried, with shoppers shoving one another in an effort
to get to the merchandise before another person picked it up. She shook
her head in disbelief at the unnatural frenzy that was happening within
the store on the day after Thanksgiving. Rebecka hated this time of
year, the false displays of cheerfulness in order to make money, the
hustle and bustle for bargains that were not really bargains. She hated
to see so many people act cheerful until something or someone rubbed
them the wrong way. It was then that real humanity exhibited itself as
customers got into verbal sparring matches with the occasional fistfight
thrown into the melee.
Rebecka's job was to watch the closed circuit TV for shoplifters and
those patrons that wantonly destroyed store merchandise without any good
reason. She may not celebrate Christmas herself, but she disliked the
way that customers related Christmas to shopping and purchases. Rebecka
didn't really hate Christmas but rather the time of year. It was during
the Christmas holidays last year that her partner of five years
separated from her. She didn't understand what had gone wrong. She was
attentive, affectionate, and took care of the household so her mate
wouldn't have to worry about it. Rebecka couldn't believe that her
partner would simply move out without leaving a message or waiting to
talk with her. Rebecka had called a friend of theirs who gave her the
news that her lover would not be back. It had taken months to get over
the loss of not having her in her life.
Rebecka felt that she was finally taking control of her own life again.
She was young, healthy and if she were to listen to others, very
attractive. She had thick, incredibly wavy, chestnut brown hair and
soulful brown eyes that would twinkle with glee at a moment's notice.
She was tall for her gender, being just shy of six feet. She was lean,
giving the appearance of almost being gaunt, but that was false as the
lithe muscles in her body gave evidence. Her complexion was dark olive
and blemish free. Her lips were a lush dark rose that generally smiled
easily at everyone.
As Rebecka reflected over the past few months, she glanced at the screen
and observed some very bizarre behavior occurring on the sales floor. As
she watched, she noted a young woman with her pocket book open. She saw
the young woman remove an object from her pocketbook and place it on the
counter, partially hidden beneath some silk scarves. Rebecka zoomed the
lens of the camera in on the object and took note that it was a watch
with the store tags still attached.
"How should I handle this?" she asked herself. She had never had
a thief return items rather than taking them. Rebecka reached out and
manually assumed control of the floor camera in order to follow the
young woman's progress through the store. As she watched, she grabbed
her pad and pen to write down a description of the young woman should
she later need it. Note to self, she penned, height:
five feet five or six inches, weight: between 115 and 125, hair:
platinum blonde (could be bleached it is so pale), race: Caucasian, eye
color: unknown. At least with this information recorded, Rebecka
felt she would be better able to tie any incidents back to the
perpetrator since closed circuit camera tapes were not allowed as
evidence.
As Rebecka continued to observe the young woman, she watched her reach
into her coat pocket and place what looked like a boxed bottle of
perfume back onto the jewelry counter as she walked past it on her way
to lingerie. As she neared the escalator in the lingerie department,
Rebecka watched her walk up to a distinguished looking elderly woman.
She could see as the young woman reached out and laid her hand on the
elderly woman's arm, shaking her head in a negative manner. She watched
her take the older woman's hand in hers and lead her to the escalator.
By the time Rebecka was able to switch camera angles on her screen, the
odd couple had totally slipped from sight. Oh well, thought
Rebecka, I hope that I didn't make a wrong decision in not calling
the floor security to pick them up. She returned to watching the
monitor for any further signs of theft in her assigned watch area.
*****
The weeks passed quickly and Christmas was just a few days away. The
store stayed busy with constant shoppers scrambling around looking for
last minute bargains. Rebecka continued to monitor her screen for
shoplifters and wanton destruction. There had been a good rash of thefts
lately but the objects always reappeared in another department with all
tags still in place as if it had been intentionally placed there.
Rebecka watched her monitor and tapes from some of the other cameras but
was never able to see the platinum blonde on screen again. Although the
incidents seemed similar, she was never able to tie them together.
Late into the shift, Rebecka received a call from the front office
asking her to come to the store manager's office in one hour. She was
nervous, wondering if she may have made an error in the last arrest that
was booked. She ran different scenarios around in her head trying to
anticipate what the topic of the meeting might be. Nothing came to mind.
As the clock swept closer to the hour, Rebecka reached up and ran her
fingers through her hair, hoping to tame the wildness just a little. It
was a hopeless situation and her hair continued to bounce freely around
her face and head. She checked over her outfit, noting she looked neat
and professional. Okay, nothing to do but face the lion in his den,
she said to herself as she closed the door to her booth and headed down
the hall.
Rebecka knocked on the door of Mr. Hansen's office, and then waited
patiently for the invitation to enter. Hansen didn't care for Rebecka
and he made no bones about it. She had recently turned down his
invitation to dinner and a show. Not wanting to hurt his feelings, she
simply stated she had a prior engagement. As so frequently happens, she
ran into Hansen in the lobby of the theater where she had gone with her
date. Unfortunately, her date had been hanging on to her tightly and she
had leaned over frequently to nuzzle Rebecka's neck while they were in
line waiting for the show to open. Hansen took one look at her date,
mouthed the word 'dyke', shot her the bird, and left the area. He had
not spoken with her again until today's request to come to his office.
"Come in," the gruff voice called out as Hansen remained seated behind
his desk.
"You wanted to see me, sir?" Rebecka asked as she entered the office.
Thank goodness, we're not alone in the office, thought Rebecka as
she noticed another woman seated on a chair next to his desk.
"Well, Larry, aren't you going to introduce us?" the attractive
middle-aged woman said in a refined, quiet voice.
"Ahhhh…yes, dear. Mary, this is Rebecka Goldstein. Rebecka, this is my
wife, Mary Hansen," he said with reluctance.
Mary stood up and walked over to Rebecka where she reached out and shook
hands with her. "I am very pleased to meet you. In fact, I asked my
husband to have you here today, specifically, so that I could meet you."
Rebecka took a small step back, slightly startled by Mrs. Hansen's
statement. Mary went on to say, "The security company highly recommends
you as an excellent employee with a history for spotting a thief before
any crimes are committed. You may not be aware but my Mother, Mrs.
Weinberger, the owner of this store, always hosts the annual Christmas
party for the city council. With the rash of thefts that have been
occurring, we would like to have someone circulating among the guests to
keep an eye on the jewelry that will be worn. My husband has assured me
that your hours will be changed in order that you may come to the party
and be the security we need."
"Well, I …." Rebecka started to say.
"No, don't even try to weasel out of this one, Goldstein. This is part
of your job," grumbled Hansen as he looked toward both women.
"Then I guess I have no choice. I'll be there, Mrs. Hansen. What time
and where?" Rebecka replied reluctantly.
"Humm, well it is being held at mother's house, 316 North Broward Lane.
It is on
December twenty third. If you can get there around eight in the evening,
that should give you enough time to check out the rooms being set aside
for the party." Mary Hansen instructed as she walked back to her chair.
"Oh, by the way, it is a formal, black tie affair." Mrs. Hansen stated
as an afterthought.
"Just fucking great," Rebecka mumbled under her breath.
Mr. Hansen whipped around and staring at her said in a harsh voice, "Did
you say something?"
"Oh…no sir. I must have mumbled that I needed to get back to work if we
are finished here." Rebecka replied as Hansen stood up to walk her to
the door.
As Larry Hansen closed the door a little too briskly, his wife stood up
preparing to leave, also. Pulling on her coat, she remarked, "I like
that young woman. She is going to make a nice addition to the party."
"What? That dyke bitch?" Hansen replied as he moved over to walk his
wife out.
"Don't forget, dear, my sister is also gay," she replied as she tapped
him lightly on the cheek before leaving his office. As she was leaving
the store, she spotted Rebecka headed toward the escalator to the second
floor and thought to herself, "humm, this should be a real
interesting party for Jayce."
"Fucking dykes," Hansen mumbled under his breath as he returned to his
desk, once more caught up in work.
*****
The days slipped by at a frantic pace as the holidays drew closer.
Crowds filled the store, making the security team tense as they were on
alert from the time the doors opened till they closed late at night.
Rebecka remained in her closet, wishing again the season were over as
her eyes burned constantly from always scanning the images on the screen
in front of her. Finally, it was nearing the end of her shift.
Nevertheless, this was one ending she really dreaded, as tonight was the
night of her command performance to attend the Hansen's party. She was
not looking forward to it at all.
Suddenly, she noted the same platinum blonde haired woman on screen that
she had seen putting merchandise back earlier in the month. She was
walking through the store with the same handsome, elderly woman. She had
her armed linked with the older woman so it was apparent that they
either knew each other well or were family. Rebecka watched as they
walked up to the perfume counter where the testers were on display. She
watched 'beauty', as she dubbed the blonde-haired woman to herself, lift
up one of the bottles, and lightly spritz herself. Rebecka smiled
because she knew, even from her location, that the woman now walked
around with the flowery smell of Cool Waters. Rebecka could nearly sense
the odor, the smell of citrus and pineapple all accompanied by the scent
of pure ocean air. She loved the smell of this particular perfume on
women. Rebecka thought about how she preferred to use a perfume called
273 Rodeo Drive. Its exotic blend of flowers, tuberoses, gardenia,
jasmine, and spices was the perfect scent for her body.
Watching the women, Rebecka noted the older one slip one of the testers
into her pocket as they stood there chatting. She also watched as the
younger woman noticed the action, too. 'Beauty' reached out, tapped the
older woman on the shoulder, and began talking to her. Her facial
features were stern as she relayed whatever message she was giving.
Rebecka watched as the older woman sheepishly ducked her head, but did
reach into her pocket and sit the bottle back onto the counter. Rebecka
had seen enough. She picked up her two-way radio and called her
counterpart on the main floor. As soon as she got confirmation that he
was on the way to apprehend both women, Rebecka left the booth to go
down and identify them.
Rebecka darted her vision side to side, looking at the faces of people
she passed as she made her way to the cosmetics counter. She could see
Randolph standing at the counter but there did not appear to be anyone
else with him. "God damn, where in the hell did they go?" she
thought to herself as she got closer.
"Randolph, where the heck are the women that I asked you to hold?" she
demanded gruffly as she walked up.
"Ugg…what women? I got here and didn't see a soul," Randolph looked
everywhere but at Rebecka. "They must have walked off as soon as you
buzzed me, 'cause weren't nobody here when I got here."
"Are you sure? You couldn't have missed them. One was an elderly woman
in what looked to be a mink coat. The other was a dazzling platinum
blonde in a camel trench coat," she described to Randolph.
"Nope, didn't see either of them. Well, I got to get back over to the
door. Let me know if you need me again," he replied as he turned and
briskly walked away.
"Well, that certainly was the pits," Rebecka remarked out loud, as she
unconsciously reached out and picked up the bottle of Cool Waters
perfume.
The sales clerk leaned over the counter saying, "Excuse me, Miss, Do you
need some assistance?"
Rebecka, looking into her hand and seeing the bottle for the first time,
blushingly replied, "No, sorry, just looking," turned and left.
"Thank God, my shift is over," Rebecka remarked to herself as she
headed for the
Employee's Lounge. She grabbed the covered outfit that she had picked up
during her lunch break, for the party tonight. One advantage of working
in the Mall, she mused, was getting to pick up what she needed almost as
soon as she needed it; no special trips back just to shop. She clocked
out and headed for home to get ready for the Christmas party at the
Weinberger's estate.
*****
The apartment was empty and slightly cool as Rebecka entered, turning on
lights as she walked through the rooms to her bedroom. It seemed so cold
and lifeless since her partner had moved out. Rebecka found she used it
simply as a place to keep her clothes and sleep. She seldom entertained
or had friends over anymore.
It, however, was a beautiful apartment located in one of the better
districts of town. The up and coming professionals that worked about
town coveted the location. It was the perfect entertainment center if
one can say that about an apartment. The living room was large with a
huge plate-glass window that looked down over the valley. One wall
encompassed a fireplace that drew attention to it as soon as the room
was entered. Rebecka had not lit a fire since last Christmas. The
kitchen was directly off the end of the dining room and screamed for
gourmet meals to be prepared within. Instead, all it housed was left
over Chinese cardboard containers in its side-by-side refrigerator.
There were two bedrooms of equal size, a very unusual commodity in this
town. Rebecka had always shared her lover's room so when she left,
Rebecka simply moved back into her room where there were less memories.
Her room also had the wall-to-wall window overlooking the valley. She
had always loved this room more, but her partner hated the thought of
someone possibly looking in the window at them. Rebecka wondered who
could possibly see fourteen floors up. If they did manage to look in,
what would they see from that distance? Rather than rock the boat, she
had simply moved from her room into the other bedroom.
Rebecka laid her package on the bed as she began to undress. She knew
she had only an hour to complete her toiletry and get to the party on
time. She did not want to be late and cause any more friction between
herself and Hansen. She tossed her underclothes into the clothesbasket
as she padded naked into the bathroom. She caught a glimpse of herself
in the full-length mirror as she turned to step into the shower. She
paused, taking a critical look at her body. She liked what she saw. She
was tall but nicely muscled and trim. Her breasts were pert and needed
no support to keep them held nicely in place. Her European coloring was
such that she looked tanned all over, even though she seldom found time
to play in the sun. Her rich chestnut hair seemed as unruly as usual but
she had grown accustomed to its 'just ruffled' look she had dealt with
all her life. Her brown eyes stared back at her with the hint of sadness
that had been so much a part of her life lately. Reaching out, she
picked up the hairclip, pinning her long hair up as she stepped into the
shower.
Following her shower, Rebecka picked up a bottle of 237 Rodeo Drive
perfume and sprayed a small amount in the air in front of her body. She
walked forward, letting the fine mist land on her as she headed back
into the bedroom. Reaching her dresser, she reached in and drew out a
pair of black silk boxers, slipping them quickly over her slim hips. She
walked to the bed and removed the plastic from the clothing she had
carried in earlier. Reaching down, she picked up and pulled on the slim
black leather pants, leaving them unzipped for the moment. She took out
the white silk shirt and slipped it over her arms and chest. The feeling
of silk against her breast was erotic. She sighed deeply as she buttoned
the shirt. Tucking it into her pants, she reached down; pulled the
zipper up and slipped closed the single button. Rebecca walked over to
the dresser, removing a pair of black socks, which she slipped on her
feet. Walking to the closet, she pulled out a pair of black leather spat
boots. Moving back to the bed, she lifted up the black leather vest, and
headed back into the bathroom, slipping the vest over her white shirt.
She buttoned the vest as she looked critically at herself in the mirror.
She was sleek and sharp like a black panther getting ready to pounce on
some unsuspecting prey. Turning to the sink, she quickly ran the brush
through her hair and returned to the bed, picking up her matching black
leather dress jacket before walking out of the room. She stopped by the
dresser on her way out and slipped her billfold into the inside pocket
of her jacket. She dropped the car keys into the side pocket as she
quickly walked out of the apartment, turning out all but one light.
It took less than thirty minutes to reach her destination. As she pulled
up to the front of the house, a parking valet met her. She handed him
her keys and proceeded toward the front door. The butler stood at the
door dressed in Christmas green, letting in all guests as soon as they
arrived. Rebecka lined up behind several other early couples waiting to
go through the greeting line that was set up inside the foyer. As she
stepped through the door, four sets of eyes turned and stared at her
appearance, watching as she walked closer to them. Larry Hansen grimaced
thinking to himself "what a fucking dyke, who did she think she was
waltzing in here looking like a god damn man." Standing next to him,
Mary Hansen looked at Rebecka, thinking, "My god, she looks good
enough to eat. Jayce is going to start drooling."
Rebecka shook hands with Mr. Hansen, who tried to crush her fingers but
found that her hand was actually much stronger than his was as he shook
out his fingers when she finally let go. Next, Mrs. Hansen touched her
fingers to Rebecka's hand while pulling her slightly to the side.
"My goodness you look ravishing tonight," Mary Hansen remarked with a
gleam in her eye. "I want to introduce you to Mother and my sister. Hold
on just a minute," Mary said to her as she stepped out of the line.
As Rebecka turned toward the last two women, her eyes did a double take.
Standing before her were the two women that she had been looking for
this afternoon. It was all she could do to keep her mouth from dropping
open. Mary stepped forward and touched the older woman's arm, drawing
her attention to them.
"Mother, I would like you to meet Rebecka Goldstein. Rebecka this is my
mother, Mrs. Helen Weinberger," Mary said as she made the first set of
introductions.
Rebecka reached out, took the frail hand into hers, and gently shook it
in greeting, saying, "Very nice to meet you ma'am. Thank you for
inviting me into your home."
Mrs. Weinberger looked up at her, remarking, "My, what a tall woman you
are. Thank you for coming." She dropped Rebecka's hand and seemed to
fade back into a quiet confused state of mind as she remained standing
but looking idly around the foyer.
The last person in line was none other than the mysterious platinum
blonde that Rebecka had watched so closely over the two occasions she
had chanced to see on her the cameras.
Mary pulled Rebecka gently by the sleeve until they were standing in
front of a true vision of loveliness. She looked first into the
shimmering forest green eyes that gleamed with vitality. As Rebecka ran
her eyes over the woman in front of her, she noted the blonde hair swept
up into a coffered swirl pinned to the side of her head with just a
feathering of bangs touching her forehead. The style drew attention to
her neck upon which rested a diamond necklace that picked up the colors
of the room and shimmered like a rainbow. Rebecka moved her eyes
downward, taking in the dress before her. It was a satin ball gown with
an a-line skirt in regal red. Delicate spaghetti straps held the bodice
up. The left side was gathered and the skirt fell with a flounce barely
brushing the floor. Matching red satin shoes peeked from beneath the
skirt. A matching wrap draped across her arms and circled around behind
her, completing the look of refined sophistication.
Mary stepped back, watching as her sister and Rebecka stared at one
another. After a few minutes, she moved up closer to finish the
introductions.
"Jayce, this is Rebecka Goldstein. Rebecka, this is my sister, Jayce
Weinberger." Mary looked to see what would happen.
Rebecka reached out her hand and took the one that Jayce extended to
her. As soon as their fingers touched, a faint tingling passed between
them. Rebecka clasped Jayce's hand more firmly saying, "The pleasure is
all mine." She gently lifted Jayce's hand to her mouth and placed a soft
kiss on the back of her hand.
Jayce's breath caught in her throat as she looked at the tantalizing
woman standing before her. Rebecka was everything that Jayce had always
dreamed of but thought never to find. She smiled a radiant smile, looked
directly into Rebecka's eyes, and said, "Thank you for coming. I am so
happy to meet you. I look forward to getting to know you better."
Mary reached out and again took Rebecka by the arm, talking as she
walked her down the hall. "Rebecka, I expect you to mingle among all the
guests just as if you are a guest, which you are. Just keep your eyes
open for any suspicious activity. I don't anticipate any problems but we
want to be sure everything is covered. I expect to see you dance and
have fun along with everyone else."
Rebecka could only nod her head as the vision of Jayce ran once more
through her mind. She knew this was someone she wanted to get to know
better. She had not been this sexually attracted to anyone in nearly a
year.
As Rebecka moved to walk into the ballroom where the other guests and
band were, she glanced back over her shoulder and noted that Jayce was
also peering around a new guest, looking at her. Their eyes met, held a
few seconds before a slow smile was exchanged between them, a smile that
said, I WILL see you later.
*****
Christmas music played softly in the background as Rebecka moved slowly
around the room, memorizing the names and faces of all the people she
was meeting. She was amazed and a little overwhelmed by the amount of
jewelry she saw on display this evening. It seemed that every woman must
have pulled all the diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and pearls out of their
jewelry boxes just to wear on this occasion. The room shimmered as the
lights bounced off the prism cuts of the stones. It gave the occasion a
surreal feeling and lead to the enchantment of the evening.
A couple of hours passed without Rebecka seeing anything out of the
ordinary. People mingled, ate, talked, and on occasion, danced as the
night continued. Rebecka caught many glimpses of Jayce through the
ever-increasing crowds but had not had the opportunity to talk with her
again. However, she did note that nearly every time she looked at Jayce,
Jayce's eyes seemed to be following her around the room.
As Rebecka stared across the room at Jayce, the butler stepped into the
room and announced in a loud, sonorous voice, "Dinner is served. Please
proceed to the dining area."
Rebecka hung back as the crowd surged toward the dining room, rapidly
emptying the ballroom. As she watched the revelers moving out, she felt
a slight tug on her sleeve. She turned, looked beside her, and noted
that Jayce had walked up while she was waiting for the crowd to thin out
before going in herself.
Rebecka turned slightly toward her, quirking up an eyebrow as if to say
"Yes." Jayce smiled softly at her expression and said, "I was
hoping that you would take me in to dinner. I don't have a companion
this evening and everyone else seems to be paired off."
"I would be glad to but don't you have designated seating near the head
of the table?" Rebecka asked.
"Yes, I do. I also have a seat that is vacant next to me for my partner,
should I have desired to have one this evening. As it is, I would like
you to join me, that is if you want to," Jayce asked more tentatively.
"I would be delighted. That is the best offer that I have had in a long
time." Rebecka said as she placed her hand against the small of Jayce's
back leading her in to dinner.
Again, Rebecka felt the tingling sensation in her fingers as she
encountered Jayce's body. Jayce also felt burning warmth along her back
that seemed to originate from Rebecka's hand. Jayce's breath caught with
a slight hitch as she started walking toward the dining room.
Mary Hansen noted her sister, Jayce, and Rebecka walk through the door
together. She leaned toward her mother and said, "Mother, don't they
make a striking couple? Jayce is so bright in contrast to the darkness
of Rebecka."
Mrs. Weinberger looked up from her soup, pausing long enough to say,
"Damn right they look good together. I hope to hell this one keeps her
occupied and off my back. Jayce has been trailing around behind me for
weeks now. Nothing I can do will shake her off following me. Will you
pass the rolls?"
After taking a roll from the dish, Mrs. Weinberger looked up as Jayce
and Rebecka moved closer. Leaning toward her daughter, Mary, she
whispered, "Who is that young woman with Jayce. Don't they look lovely
together?"
Mary just shook her head realizing her mother was not doing well
tonight. It saddened her to know that she was slowly succumbing to the
affects of advanced Alzheimer's.
Rebecka seated Jayce before pulling out her own chair and joining the
dinner party.
*****
Dinner lasted nearly an hour until all the liqueurs were drunk and
toasts were made, celebrating the holiday season. Rebecka had been able
to exchange some small talk with Jayce but the noise around them made it
nearly impossible to have a quiet conversation. As it was, their legs
brushed frequently as they were sitting tightly side by side and the
other felt every moment one made. As the diners began moving back into
the ballroom, strands of dance music filled the air. The band was
playing smooth, soft music designed to draw the more romantic couples
out onto the dance floor.
Rebecka walked back into the room slightly behind Jayce. She was
admiring the way Jayce's hips were swaying as she walked when Rebecka
took one more step and bumped into the back of Jayce, not realizing she
had stopped. She thrust out her arm and wrapped it around Jayce's waist,
pulling her snugly back against her body to keep Jayce from tumbling
forward. Jayce lay quietly against Rebecka before drawing herself away.
Jayce turned, looked deep into Rebecka's dark brown eyes, and asked;
"Would you please dance with me?"
"Here? Now?" Rebecka asked in surprise.
"Yes. Here! Now!" replied Jayce as she held out her hand for Rebecka to
take.
Moving together, they stepped out onto the dance floor. They slipped
into one another's arms as if this was something they had done day of
their lives. The way they fit against one another was perfect. Rebecka
slid one arm around Jayce's waist while laying the other one over her
shoulder, lightly touching the back of Jayce's head with her hand. Jayce
slid both her hands inside Rebecka's jacket and pushed her thumbs
beneath Rebecka's waistband at the back of her pants. Jayce laid her
head against Rebecka's chest as they began to sway slowly with the
music. Rebecka's legs brushed against Jayce's thighs as they turned in
time to the music.
Rebecka laid her cheek against Jayce's hair and smiled softly as the
hypnotic scent of Cool Waters drifted up to her nose. She thought
briefly of earlier today, tightening her grip just a little tighter
thinking that they might never have met. Jayce tilted her head slightly
upward until she was snuggled just beneath Rebecka's chin. She inhaled
deeply, loving the spicy smell next to her face. She flicked out her
tongue and tentatively touched it to Rebecka's pulse point as they
continued to circle the ballroom.
Rebecka could feel her nipples tightening as Jayce continued to brush
lightly against them. They peaked, rigid and hard, rubbing against the
silk of her shirt, making her tingle deep inside her womanhood. She
missed a step as Jayce licked her neck. Her own breath became ragged as
her pulse increased and she pulled Jayce tighter into her body. She
pressed her pelvis more snuggly against Jayce's stomach, grinding ever
so slowly as the music continued.
Rebecka looked up and noted a secluded alcove directly behind her. There
was a large sprig of mistletoe hanging from the arch. She steered Jayce
toward the alcove before anyone else decided to slip inside. As she
danced Jayce under the mistletoe, Rebecka stopped. She stepped back and
smiled gently into Jayce's green eyes. Without a word,
she tilted her head upward, looking at the mistletoe. This caused Jayce
to look up, too. As Jayce uttered a small gasp, Rebecka leaned down and
pressed her lips softy to Jayce's mouth. She pulled back just a little
bit, looking down at Jayce. Jayce's lips parted slightly just far enough
to breathe lightly through her mouth. Rebecka moved her head to one side
so their noses would not crush against one another. Their noses nestled
against each other's cheeks as their lips touched again.
As Rebecka's lips touched Jayce's lips, she stretched out her tongue,
which caused Jayce's mouth to open wider. Rebecka circled the tip of her
tongue around the tip of Jayce's tongue. As Jayce sucked lightly on
Rebecka's tongue, Rebecka pressed more of it into Jayce's mouth. Rebecka
moved her head slightly in a circular motion, pressing deeper. She
pulled back and while Jayce's lips were still parted, she sucked Jayce's
bottom lip for just a few seconds before pressing her lips back hard
against Jayce's mouth, sucking deeply, drawing the breath from Jayce.
It ended as quickly as it began. They stood quietly wrapped in each
other's arms as the music continued. Rebecka drew back and took Jayce by
the hand, leading her to the bench that lined the wall of the alcove.
When they were seated, Rebecka turned to Jayce saying, "Your sister
invited me here to watch for thieves, not to seduce her sister. I am
ashamed I couldn't leave you alone. I am drawn to you like a moth to a
flame."
Jayce reached out and picked up Rebecka's hand, holding it firmly
between her own two hands. "Don't say that. Mary told me why you would
be here but not what you looked like. I believe that this is her little
Christmas present to me. For years, she has heard me describe the
perfect woman for me. You are everything I have ever desired. Mary
thinks I have been alone way too long."
Stroking Rebecka's hand gently, Jayce continued, "I am very attracted to
you. It is as if I have known you all my life."
Rebecka, still feeling guilty, gripped Jayce's hand back saying, "This
is not the first time I have seen you."
"Oh, I don't remember having met you," remarked Jayce.
"You…didn't. I…I was watching you on a closed circuit camera as you were
returning items in the store," Rebecka managed to finally say.
"Oh my God," Jayce said drawing back just a little on the seat. "I need
to explain what is going on. God, it is way too noisy for me to discuss
this here."
Standing up, Jayce reached out her hand for Rebecka saying, "Come on,
let's go upstairs to my room where I can tell you what is happening."
Rebecka stood and followed. As they pressed through the crowd, Jayce was
pushed frequently back against Rebecka. Each time her hips brushed
against the front of Rebecka's pants, Rebecka felt a surge of desire.
She finally stretched out one arm and encircled Jayce's waist, holding
her close to her side as they continued up the stairs to Jayce's room.
*****
Moving further into the bedroom where they could talk privately, Rebecka
removed her jacket and laid it across the foot of the bed. The room was
very warm from the open fireplace where a fire burned softly in the
dimly lit room.
"Come a little closer and tell me about your mother," Rebecka whispered.
"Closer like this?" Jayce asked, moving a fraction of an inch closer, a
sly grin upon her face as she waited for Rebecka's reaction.
"More like this!" Rebecka said, grabbing Jayce about the waist and
pulling her closer, their bodies now pressed together.
"I don't think I can concentrate on Mother being this close to you,"
Jayce murmured, nibbling Rebecka's bottom lip.
"My point exactly!" Rebecka said, catching Jayce's lips with her own and
giving her a warm kiss. Jayce's body shivered from the gentleness. It
was like that first kiss all over again. It seemed every time Rebecka
kissed her, all thoughts disappeared and she became weak to Rebecka's
touch. She felt Rebecka's hands slide from her waist to her back as
Rebecka pulled her tighter to her. Rebecka's lips hungrily sought hers
now; Rebecka's tongue shyly passed Jayce's lips, and slowly stroked her
tongue.
A soft moan escaped Jayce's lips as Rebecka's hand caressed her from her
back to her hips. Softly she whispered, "My God, you are so lovely!"
This time, Jayce pulled Rebecka to her, kissed her as she ran her
fingers through Rebecka's hair, and then trailed them over her
shoulders. She pressed her leg between Rebecka's as she pushed her hips
forward into her. Their bodies drew closer with every breath. Jayce bit
Rebecka's bottom lip as her hands ran down her back and tugged her shirt
out of her pants.
"Come closer" Jayce whispered to Rebecka in a husky voice as she pulled
Rebecka's shirt and vest off, tossing them on the bed. Jayce couldn't
wait to touch Rebecka's skin, to feel it under her hands as she ran them
over Rebecka's bare shoulders and back.
Their kisses became a little more probing, and a lot less shy. Rebecka's
hands moved over Jayce's shoulders and pushed the thin straps of her
dress aside. Moaning, Jayce let her head fall back as Rebecka started
trailing kisses down her neck and across her shoulders. Jayce's body
reacted to every kiss and caress. Their breathing became a little more
rapid. Jayce enjoyed the feeling of Rebecka's hand as she covered her
breast, and gently massaged it.
Jayce wanted Rebecka to slide her top down so she could feel her hands
on her skin, Rebecka's lips kissing her. Intuitively, Rebecka felt
Jayce's need as she reached behind her and pulled the zipper slowly
down, opening Jayce's dress. Rebecka let her hands drift under Jayce's
top as she pushed the straps off her arms, letting the top drop down.
Rebecka stared at Jayce's body; "so beautiful," she thought. With
trembling fingers, she stroked over Jayce's stomach and then reached for
her breasts. The pleasure of that first touch was indescribable. Jayce
had been aching for that touch since the moment Rebecka started kissing
her. Her nipples became taut, aching to be teased and tasted.
Slowly, Rebecka took Jayce's breast in her hands and began to nuzzle
them. The sensuous feeling of her tongue swirling around Jayce's nipples
as she took one into her mouth caused Jayce's body to tremble from sheer
pleasure. Resting her hands on Rebecka's shoulders, she massaged them to
encourage her to keep going.
"Kiss me!" Jayce gasped, caught up in the electric current running
through her body. She wanted to taste Rebecka's lips, to feel Rebecka's
body over hers, Rebecka's chest pressed against hers.
Rebecka crushed her lips to Jayce's with such intensity that Jayce could
hardly stifle a gasp. Jayce ran her hands over Rebecka's hips to the
waist of her pants where she found the button and started to tease her
with her hand. With every kiss, Rebecka pressed into her and Jayce could
feel how incredibly turned on she was as Rebecka trembled against her.
Jayce slowly ran her hand over the front of Rebecka's pants. She was
rewarded with a soft groan. She seductively teased her longer, wanting
to make Rebecka ache for her even more. Rebecka buried her face into
Jayce's neck as she waited; hoping Jayce would open up her pants and
slide her hand inside them. Turning her head, Jayce whispered into her
ear. "Make love to me...please."
Rebecka's hands slowly moved over Jayce's stomach and down to her hips.
She pushed the dress lower, watching as it pooled around Jayce's feet.
Jayce now stood before Rebecka dressed only in a tiny pair of red bikini
underwear, a red garter belt, hose, and high heels. Rebecka began
massaging Jayce's thighs while her lips teased Jayce's mouth.
Seductively, she ran her hand up Jayce's thigh and parted it from the
other to stroke between her legs. Much to her delight, Jayce moaned
loudly and pushed her hips forward against her hand.
Out of sheer desire and urgency, Jayce tugged at the button on Rebecka's
pants and opened them, wanting to feel Rebecka against her hand, eagerly
anticipating the groan that she would hear the moment her fingers gently
stroked her. Rebecka shifted her weight to help Jayce remove her boots
and pants. They tossed them onto the growing pile of clothes.
Jayce ran her hand over Rebecka's boxers and noticed she has stopped
kissing her. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Rebecka to
concentrate as she anticipated Jayce's touch. Slowly, Jayce slipped
inside her boxers and smiled upon hearing Rebecka suck in her breath.
Jayce wanted to make Rebecka moan and beg her to let her take her. It
took a practiced hand to make a woman weak like this. Jayce could feel
Rebecka getting wetter as her stroking hastened.
With both of them now moving into each other, soft moans replaced words,
hands teased and played with each other. Gently, Rebecka unhooked
Jayce's stockings from the garter and pushed them slowly down her legs,
her hands leisurely making their way to Jayce's inner thigh.
"Oh, please!" Jayce begged as, with every stroke up her leg, Rebecka
came closer to her now very wet bikinis.
"Mmm…, be patient" Rebecka teased as her fingers drifted along the edge
of Jayce's red panties. There is no hiding how much she wanted Rebecka.
Jayce shivered at every touch and shifted her hips enticing Rebecka to
touch her.
Still teasing around the edge of her panties, Rebecka started kissing
her, first her breasts, gently sucking on them. Her tongue flicked over
Jayce's nipples and drove her wild. She moved on to nibble and kiss her
stomach. She heard a long loud sigh as she slowly rubbed her hand over
Jayce's panties.
"Oh baby, maybe we should just stop now, and go back to the party?"
Rebecka asked playfully.
"Nooooooooooo," Jayce moaned, completely lost in the feeling of
Rebecka's hand still stroking her through her now soaking wet panties.
Rebecka's reply was a finger slipping under the elastic and stroking
her. Tenderly, she ran it between Jayce's very swollen lips and inside
her. She loved the moan and gasp she heard as she slowly teased a finger
deeper inside of Jayce's center of desire. Rebecka dropped to her knees
in front of Jayce to tease her gently with her lips. She began kissing
her thigh and nibbling on it. With painstaking slowness, she removed
Jayce's panties.
Amused with Jayce's growing hunger and slight frustration, Rebecka began
kissing her legs and thighs again, purposefully avoiding any other
contact. She knew Jayce would start swaying her hips, luring her in. She
savored this moment of control and enjoyed the hunger in Jayce's eyes,
knowing that there was nothing else but this moment on her mind.
Gently, Rebecka again stroked Jayce and pressed two fingers inside of
her. Nothing felt better than feeling Jayce's entire body tremble from
her touch. When Jayce was ready to lose control, Rebecka lowered her
mouth to Jayce's nether lips and softly ran her tongue over her. The
trembling became stronger and Jayce sighed loudly as Rebecka's tongue
gently licked and swirled. Jayce reached for Rebecka's free hand,
squeezing it so hard she winced. As Rebecka felt Jayce getting closer to
the edge of ecstasy, she flicked her tongue a little faster. Jayce's
entire body shuddered, and Rebecka felt her tighten around her fingers
deep inside of her. Rebecka's hand was now crushed in Jayce's hand as
Jayce's orgasm roared over her entire body.
With a smug grin, Rebecka rose back up and leaned in to place a very
deep, wet kiss on Jayce's lips. Reaching for her, Jayce let her hands
roam over Rebecka's body. Rebecka let out a loud gasp as Jayce slid her
hand into her boxers and slowly, but with urgency, stroked her. Jayce's
mind swam with thoughts of how much she wanted to feel Rebecka pressed
against her lower regions. While kissing Rebecka's lips hard, and
teasing her tongue with hers, she continued stroking her.
Jayce whispered into Rebecka's ear, "Ohhhhhh, I just have to taste you!"
and slowly she moved down her body. She let her hands run over Rebecka's
thighs while kissing her neck and chest, still teasing her. Feeling
Rebecka's body become tense with anticipation, Jayce reached the
waistband of her boxers. She not so gently tugged them off, realizing
that she no longer needed to worry about whether that would offend her
or not, and recognizing Rebecka wanted them off and Jayce's mouth on
her. Now!
Reaching for her, Jayce couldn't help but moan at the sight before her.
Knowing full well Rebecka wanted nothing more than to feel Jayce press
her mouth against her, she hesitated for a moment and decided to not
tease and do just that! She was rewarded by a deep moan from Rebecka.
She knew she made the right choice. It was so exquisite the way it felt
to run her tongue over Rebecka when she was this aroused, to lick, suck,
and taste her, to fight the urge to devour her completely. Rebecka
started throbbing at the brink of exploding in Jayce's mouth only to
have Jayce stop and wait until Rebecka's breathing slowed down and the
throbbing was less intense. Then Jayce began again, not wanting to stop
until Rebecka begged to let her cum in her mouth.
All this was driving Jayce crazy. Feeling Rebecka tremble and knowing
with one deeper plunge, Rebecka would not be able to hold back, Jayce
stopped. She had to feel Rebecka against her, to feel Rebecka clutch her
body to her as she pushed herself fast and hard against her. Rebecka
walked backward toward the edge of the bed and sat down, pulling Jayce
onto her lap. Slowly Jayce ground against Rebecka, moaning and kissing
her hard and feeling her so tight against her it almost hurts. It was
awkward at first to get a good rhythm. She felt Rebecka's strong hands
on her hips guiding her. Jayce's arms wrapped around Rebecka as their
breasts rubbed against each other.
Softly, Rebecka murmured, "I want you" into Jayce's ear. Jayce's mind
became empty of all thought other than the intensity of how much she
wanted to fulfill Rebecka's need. She arched into Rebecka as she felt
Rebecka's hands moving up her back, and then massaging her breasts. She
urged her body to move faster over Rebecka's mound. Her legs began to
tremble with each stroke against her own mound. Jayce couldn't
concentrate on kissing Rebecka. Moaning softly, she felt her orgasm
building inside of her, felt Rebecka throbbing and knew that Rebecka was
desperately trying to hold back and wait for her.
Then Jayce exploded and her entire body shuddered. Rebecka moaned in her
ear as she finally let go. Jayce felt Rebecka push hard against her.
Jayce crushed her body to Rebecka's, loving the feeling of Rebecka's
shuddering with each thrust against her as her orgasm passed over her.
Then, finally, their eyes met, a wild look on each of their faces from
the passionate moments. They leaned into each other, meeting for a long,
loving kiss. Jayce brushed the hair from Rebecka's face and whispered,
"I wanted you, too."
*****
While they were redressing, Jayce began telling her the story of her
mother and the department store. It really was a simple
misunderstanding. Her mother had been diagnosed with advanced stage
Alzheimer's less than 12 months ago. She had been growing steadily more
confused. One habit that she had acquired during this time was picking
up objects and carrying them off with her. She was not aware that she
was actually shoplifting or stealing objects that did not belong to her.
As it was, Jayce generally took her out to the store when the tedium of
staying home became too great for both Jayce and her mother. Just as
this afternoon, Jayce had to go to the store to finish some business
with her brother-in-law and her mother asked to go along. Neither she
nor Mary could ever turn down their mother's pleading requests. Jayce
found it easier to just stay with her and replace the objects that her
mother picked up as they walked through the store.
Jayce went on to explain that she and Mary had hidden much of the
activity from other family members and the employees at the store. Now,
the change in her condition was becoming too apparent. They had hired a
companion but she would not be able to start work until after the
holidays. That date was not a problem as Mary and Jayce wanted to spend
this holiday closely with their mother, knowing this could be one of the
last that she could enjoy.
Tears ran slowly down Jayce's cheeks as she talked about her mother.
Rebecka leaned over and gently wiped them away with the pads of her
thumbs. She leaned forward and kissed Jayce gently on the lips saying,
"Thanks, Jayce, for letting me know. I certainly will keep it
confidential unless you tell me otherwise."
Rebecka pulled Jayce into her arms and held her lovingly as she tried to
permeate her strength into Jayce. Rebecka knew the next few months would
be very trying on Jayce and her family. She hoped and prayed silently
that she would be around to help.
Jayce leaned back within the circle of Rebecka's arms and looked up into
her face. Reaching up she placed her hands along side Rebecka's cheeks
and said, "I don't know what goddess sent you to me this evening but you
have given me love and hope and there is not much more I could ask for.
Christmas is truly a time of giving, caring and sharing and you have
come into my life when I needed you most."
Jayce pulled Rebecka's face closer to hers as she brushed her lips
across Rebecka's lips. Their mouths opened as the kiss deepened and the
exchange of love was complete. Rebecka felt as though her heart had been
lifted up into the heavens and the heaviness she had carried for so long
was no longer present. She was ready to move forward and Jayce was
offering her the opportunity to love again. She grasped this new
opportunity with both hands. She leaned her forehead against Jayce's
forehead and simply said, "You have stolen my heart. Tonight you have
been my Thief of Hearts."
Jayce drew back still holding Rebecka's face in her hands. She looked
deep into Rebecka's clear brown eyes that no longer held shadows saying,
"Merry Christmas, Darling. May all your dreams come true?"
Rebecka smiled down at her, pulling her more snugly against the front of
her body as she replied, "Oh yes, my dreams have definitely come true.
Merry Christmas to you, too, Sweetheart."
The scene faded, as the lovers were again lost in the wonderment of new
love. One was given a second chance at love; the other found a love to
support her through the bad times that were to come. As the night faded
away, someone downstairs was heard calling: "Merry Christmas to All,
and to All a Good Night!"
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