Water Signs: A Story of Love and Renewal

With Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight playing unobtrusively in the background, Ken and Madeline at last discovered the

indescribable joy of becoming one in every sense of the word. Infused

with a timeless energy borne of genuine love and affection at the deepest

level, it was as if neither one of them had aged-though both had

certainly matured since their star-crossed meeting at the Key Largo club

sixteen years prior.

And when the precise moment for their union arrived-sometime

after Ken had accomplished what no other man had, exhilarating them

both-he paused first to look deeply into her amber eyes. Carefully

adjusting his weight as he lay on top of her, he placed his hands on either

side of her face; flush with color now from the excitement of what had

just transpired. She felt as if she'd been lifted to the heavens, still floating

around on a cloud of pure enchantment.

"Hey," he whispered, smiling down at her. "Feel good, sweetheart?"

"Mmm, if I felt any better, baby, I don't think I could stand it." She

stroked his hair and the back of his neck as she spoke. "You're amazing,

you know that?" her voice was soft. "I always knew you were the only

man for me, and this just proves it. You're the only one I feel completely

comfortable with; the only one who's ever loved me unconditionally." A

single tear began to trickle down her rosy cheek.

Wiping it away gently, he comforted her. "Madeline, this is only the

beginning of a lifetime of happiness. I plan to spend the rest of my days

being the kind of man and husband you deserve. I love you, sweetheart."

"I love you." They exchanged a sweet kiss on the lips.

"Kenny?"

"Yes?"

"I want to do something for you, too," she smiled mischievously as

she guided him onto his back.

"Really?" He played along, as thoughts of Madeline pleasuring him

nearly drove him over the edge. Now settled comfortably on top of his

chest, she whispered closely in his ear.

"Really," she repeated seductively, before smothering him with kisses,

beginning on his forehead and working her way down to his lips and

neck. He moaned softly as he ran his hands through her hair, relishing the

feel of her against him as she slid further and further down his body.

During their happiest marital days, his ex rarely deigned to perform

such an act, though she'd surely demanded her own satisfaction. And

once Brian had been born, their conjugal interactions became less and less

frequent, as Erin began to find greater pleasure in tummy tucks, breast

enhancements and botox injections. Ken wondered why she even

bothered, inasmuch as he loved her faithfully no matter her

measurements. After all, she'd given him his two beloved children-and

for their sake, he'd put his heart and soul into salvaging his disintegrating

marriage. But with a wife who hadn't been willing to meet him halfway,

he'd failed miserably in that endeavor.

Now here was Madeline, completely focused on his needs and taking

real pleasure in fulfilling them. Having obtained Ken's eternal

commitment, she felt free to truly love him with every ounce of her being.

Her "safe harbor" had been established; she was at last ready to shed her

inhibitions. It was certainly a far cry from where they'd begun sixteen

years ago.

As wave after wave of electrifying sensations rushed through his

body, Ken suddenly grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her back up

to his face, feeling every part of her skim over his being as he did so.

"Was that ok?" Her voice was barely audible, while her brown eyes

searched his for an answer.

Placing a hand behind her head to bring her even closer, he smiled

and replied in a husky voice, "Madeline, you are absolutely incredible. No

woman has ever made me feel that way." His fingers lightly traced her

lips. "But now I just want to be inside of you."

She nodded her head, and he slowly shifted her underneath him,

situating himself-as always-ever so carefully on top of her. Mindful of

her past physical problems, he proceeded with utmost caution as she

reached down to guide him with her hands.

"This ok, baby?" he asked, just beginning to explore her femininity.

"Feels good," she honestly responded, the passion mounting within

her. He teased her for awhile, until she couldn't stand it anymore.

"Please Kenny," she whispered in his ear, "I want to be as close to

you as possible."