A Famous Affair

A Famous Affair chapter 32

The first thing I hear as Jonny and I come down the stairs, is Lydia's giggle and her exuberant voice.

"Thank you, Mary. Where are our divine hosts?" I hear her ask.

"They are still getting ready, Lydia." Mary politely answers.

"It's okay, Mary . . . we're here now." Jonny interrupts, rushing to greet Jake by enthusiastically shaking his hand before kissing Lydia affectionately on both cheeks.

"There you both are! Oh my darlings, don't you both look truly fabulous?" Lydia says, obviously pleased to see us.

Embracing her and giving Jake a welcome kiss, the feeling is very much mutual. "I am delighted that you both are here. The girls are getting ready upstairs, they can't wait to see you." I tell them, holding onto Lydia's hand excitedly, who, as always, looks absolutely stunning. Tonight, she is wearing a floor-length black evening dress. The A-line sweetheart bodice in sumptuous satin, fits her svelte frame perfectly. The cascading ruffles of organza, simply give her dress that all important WOW factor! Jake has certainly made an effort tonight, too. He's clean shaven with his hair tied neatly back. He handsomely wears a black slim fit Tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and a black satin bow tie. Individually they look gorgeous, together . . . they are simply perfection.

Lydia playfully pushes against me. "It's so good to be here, darling. I can't wait to see Lissy and Lottie." She smiles, squeezing my fingers.

"How was the journey down in that phenomenal dress?" I ask, eyeing up her gorgeous gown.

"Awkward, darling. I had organza going in places I didn't even know existed." Lydia's naughty brow arches, followed by a devilish giggle. "However, we are here and that's all that matters," she adds with a smile. Her dark eyes look at the decorated staircase, before looking back at me. "I have to say, Jessica. You really have made the place look amazing and the smells that are coming from the kitchen, have me salivating already." Lydia's animated hand gracefully glides through the air, wafting the tasty aromas around her face.

"Thank you, Lydia. We have loved making the apartment all festive." I say, appreciating mine and Jonny's handiwork. It's then, that I notice Lydia and Jake's overnight bags by the lift. "Shall I help you take your things up to your room?" I ask my dearest friend.

Jonny interrupts. "Jake and I can do that, Jessica. If you ladies go into the reception room and grab a bottle of champagne on the way, we'll be down in a minute." he says, brushing my back with his thoughtful hand. God, I love it when he does that! Come to think of it, I love every single way that Jonny wishes to touch me. Chastising myself for allowing my horny mind to wander, yet again to Jonny, I focus back on the lovely Lydia. "Are you hungry? I'm sure Mary will have something you can eat for now." I ask, about to lead her into the reception room.

Lydia shakes her head. "We had a bite to eat before we left, but I would love that glass of bubbly, darling." She smirks over her shoulder at me.

"Okay, I'll be back in a mo." I reply, turning to the sound of the girls rushing down the stairs. They almost bounce towards us in their new and fancy dresses.

Lydia opens her arms to greet them. "Oh, Lissy and Lottie! Don't you both look wonderful?" The girls, wrap their young arms tightly around her.

"You look gorgeous girls," I add, delighted to see them both with ecstatic smiles on their sweet faces.

Letting go of Lydia, Lissy and Lottie then cuddle me. I sweep them in my arms, happy and wanting to burst with pride. After our quick embrace, they both confidently show off their dresses to us. "You've not met Lydia's boyfriend, have you girls? He'll be down in a minute, unless you passed him in the hallway?" I ask with a smile.