A Famous Affair

A Famous Affair chapter 31

I can barely contain my excitement as it's the morning of our Christmas party. We have all been busily preparing for this day with an almost childlike joyfulness. I knew the Christmas spirit was well and truly present, when I heard Beef happily humming the tune of Fairytale of New York to himself while he helped the delivery men carry up the boxes of alcohol earlier on.

Mary is surrounded by her much needed ingredients. The ones that she will soon turn into a dining extravaganza of festive merriment for us all to savour. The kitchen is filled with her favourite CD of choir songs as she calmly begins to work her magic. The Christmas cake she has made, sits majestically upon the worktop. It is simply stunning; three tiered with crisp white icing and decorated in ruby red ribbons and delicate pearlised sugar balls in antique gold. It looks far too sublime to eat, but of course this evening, it will be devoured and rejoiced by our appreciative taste buds.

The apartment has also been decorated to perfection with tinsel, lights, mistletoe and garlands. It's like walking into a festive fairytale full of enchanting magic. All the trees have been dressed modestly with hundreds of tiny fairy lights. Once switched on, they will become glowing things of beauty.

For all of the Christmassy wonderfulness that surrounds me, I am actually more excited by the fact that my darling daughters will soon be here to enjoy it too. Lissy and Lottie are just going to adore what they see when they arrive. Shawn has gracefully agreed that the girls can be with me for the Christmas party, on the condition that they are returned home on the Sunday. I am so exhilarated, knowing that they are going to be here soon. I have bought them two party dresses each, so they can choose which one they would like to wear when they get ready.

Jonny and I, decided to keep our party outfits a surprise for one another. After searching and searching, I finally fell in love with a short, sequinned, plunge back dress in emerald green. As soon as I slipped it on, I knew it was the one. That dress is most certainly going to get me a festive fuck! With a wicked smile adorning my face, I find myself missing Jonny. All morning I have been up to my eyes in Christmas preparations, so I decide to go and seek out my gorgeous man.

I find him in the dining room, showing around a young lady. His loving smile and attentive eyes still make my heart miss a beat whenever I see them.

Jonny holds out his hand to me. "Jessica, this is Frankie. She's come to help Mary today."

I smile warmly. "Hello Frankie, we appreciate you being here."

She nods sweetly. "It's my pleasure." Her dark coffee eyes look at me, big and bright.

"So most of the food will be brought out here but I'm sure Mary will explain everything to you," Jonny continues to explain, looking at the large table in front of him.

"Have you met our wonderful Mary yet?" I ask, politely interrupting,

Frankie smiles. "Yes I have, she certainly is going to be busy today."

I laugh. "Indeed she will. Did Jonny tell you how hard it was trying to convince her to actually accept any help at all?" I look across at my loving man, who agrees with a nod and a smile.

"No, Mr. Riley didn't." Frankie glances in his direction, her dark eyes are wide with surprise.

"We managed to persuade her in the end though, didn't we Jessica?" Jonny smiles.

I lovingly nod. He looks so relaxed and happy today. I do love to see a relaxed and happy Jonny. "Well rather, you did Jonny. You could literally charm the birds from the trees," I reply with a playful squeeze around his waist. "It's really lovely to meet you, Frankie." I hold out my hand, her small hand shakes mine in warm return.