Chapter 5

The next morning, Karen was sitting in the break room by the time Natalie got there at 8a and was nursing a coffee and looking half asleep.

"What's the matter girl, late night with the captain?"

"Yeah, you can thank your man for that."

"You must have opened his house warming present and played a few rounds."

"Well, only one round. We had a previous round before that."

"Damn woman, where do you get the energy?"

"Are you serious?" she asked looking at her "with the men we have, we dig deep for energy to keep up with them."

"Amen to that sista" she said getting them both laughing. "How about lunch today? I'll even go early."

"Sounds good. 11:30?"

"I'll let them know then they can go around me. I need to get out there, so we'll talk later."

"Later girl." They departed ways and Karen finished her coffee and went to the bathroom before heading back out to do some work until lunch.

Meanwhile at the arena....

Sidney was getting his gear on and had been yawning a little too much.

"What's the matter Siddo, that hot wife of yours keeping you up all hours of the night?" Max asked coming in to sit beside him.

"No, we went to bed at a decent time, it's just your present kind of wore us out before hand."

"See" he said smiling and almost laughing "I knew you'd like that game. Brought it out on Nat and I's three month anniversary and can't go a night without playing at least once."

"I worry about you sometimes Max."

"Come on man, tell me it didn't get a rise out of both of you."

"I think it just enhanced the third round to a higher level" he said smiling as he got up to grab his stick and hit the ice.

"Third? Damn bro, don't hold out on the details" Max said running out after him. He got on the ice and went near Sidney, skating around with him. "Come on, talk to daddy Max."

"I hate it when you call yourself that." Sidney just saw the puppy dog look Max was giving him and they got on the ice to stretch "after you and Natalie left, Karen decided to entice me by getting herself off. I, in turn...well, let's just say...."

"You showed her what you can do?"

"Yeah" he said blushing a little "then that led to an escapade."

"So then where did the game come in?"

"Afterwards. I mention you gave us a house warming present, she was scared of course and then went to go get it. We read about the game and decided to try it."

"Well I guess third time is a charm huh?"

"You can say that again."

"You love me Siddo, admit it."

"Never, but Karen did want me to thank you for the game" he said smirking at his friend.

"Yep, the Superstar comes through again" he said laughing before they joined the rest of the guys for practice.

Later at lunch...

"Is there something else bugging you Kiki?"

"Yeah" she sighed.

"What's the matter? Something between you and Sid?"

"No we're great as always."

"Then the problem is???"

"It just feels like Sid and I need to be taking that next step."

"What's the next step?" she asked then saw the look on her friend's face "a baby?"

"I don't want to deprive him of it Nattie but with not being able to give him one of his own, I can't help but wonder if he'll regret it later."

"Karen, there's always adoption."

"I know and before we left Nova Scotia his mom got some pamphlets from some adoption agencies from there to read about. I know it's an option but..."

"They're not yours."

"Yeah. I know it's stupid and everything but I want him to have his own child."

"Sweetie, you can't turn back time."

"I know" she said sadly "how about we talk about happier things? You and Max set a wedding date yet?"

"If we did, you know my girls would be the first to know."

"Ok, but have you at least discussed it at all?"

"Some. I think he wants to get married in his hometown."

"Me thinks you're worried about all the familiy taking over."

"Well yeah, but also his family is French-Canadian. I had a hard enough time trying to understand everyone when I went to visit him over the summer, can you imagine if they incorporate French in the ceremony?"

"Well you do speak some french" Karen said smirking at her friend.

"Shut it Kiki, I'm being serious."

"I know girl and if his family wants it, just make sure it's a prayer or something that you don't have to say or answer after. I'm sure Max wouldn't let you be uncomfortable in your own wedding."

"Yeah I guess."

"Ok, now my turn...what's wrong?"

"Ever since your wedding when he proposed, he really hadn't been wanting to talk about getting any details in place like setting a date or anything."

"You think he's flaking out?" Karen asked concerned.

"I don't know. I think he's more happy at dating then wanting to come over to the dark side of marriage."

"Has he acted like he wants out?"

"No, at least not to me. You saw him at your house, that's normal Max. It's not that I want or need the marriage to know he's mine. He's changed so much but like you wanting the next step with a baby, my next step is being married."

"Want me to talk to him?"

"Knowing you, you'd beat it out of him first then ask why later."

"And that's a bad thing how?" she said smiling after being serious "come on, I won't hurt him...much."

"But if you talk to him, he's going to know I said something."

"So. If he's not getting your hints, mine will make sure he sees them loud and clear."

"Fine, you're going to anyway" Natalie said as they got up to head out and back to work.

"It'll be ok Nattie" she told her friend as she put her arm around her shoulder "I'll be gentle with him."

After work, Karen was heading home and thought about Natalie. She just wanted everything to work out for her this time but wondered if Max was the one to do it. She pulled into the driveway and walked inside seeing Sidney in the living room.

"Hello studly" she said walking up and giving him a very heated kiss.

"Hi honey" Max said coming in from the kitchen interrupting them.

"Hope you don't mind" Sidney said smiling.

"Of course not, I'm always happy to see Max" Karen said walking over to him. Max opened his arms to hug her but Karen brought up her hand and smacked him on the head.

"You know Kiki, I usually know I did something to deserve to be hit by a beautiful woman but I haven't done anything to you."

"That you know of Max" Sidney chimed in.

"You didn't do anything to me Maxwell but I just felt like you needed a shot in the head to get it on straight."

"Alright, what did I do?"

"Its apparently what you haven't done. Are you seriously going to ask my best friend to marry you then thought you never had to deal with it after that?"

"What are you talking about baby?" Sidney came over closer to them and put his arm around his waist.

"I know what she means."

"It seems that Nat is feeling a little neglected that Max here isn't talking about his relationship with her."

Sidney saw the look Karen was giving Max and knew to leave them alone "I'll let you two talk" he said kissing her temple and walking away.

"Look before you lay into me and I get hurt again, I love Natalie and want to marry her."

"Then talk to her about it when she asks you questions Max. All she wants is a date that lets her know you still want her in your life. She doesn't care if you get married next week, next month or in a year. She just wants some stability knowing you're still in this relationship with her."

"I am still in this relationship with her. I just figured if we got engaged we would just get married when it felt right, like you and Sid. The truth is, I don't want a planned wedding I just want to wake up one morning and do it, right then and there."

"Then tell her that Max."

"Then it wouldn't be a surprise Karen."

"You don't have to tell her that part of it, but just tell her about waiting until it felt right. Maybe throw her off and pick a date far enough out that planning isn't a priority yet. Then you'd still have time to surprise her."

"You really love your friend enough to beat me up over it huh?"

"We've been through a lot together and we've been there to pick up the pieces. You're good for each other Maxwell and I don't want to have to hate you if you break her heart."

"What happened with her to feel this way?"

"Why don't you ask her?"

"I've tried and she just mumbles she doesn't want to rehash it and I don't put pressure on her about it."

"Why don't we go sit and I'll tell you." They headed into the living room and sat around the coffee table.

"Before you start can I just say one thing."

"Sure."

"Furniture. It brings a room together, gives it ambiance."

"It'll be delivered tomorrow Max" Sidney said "do I need to leave?"

"No you can stay" she told him and he sat down beside her on a pillow. "There really isn't an easy way to start this so I'll just say it...she got stood up at the alter by a guy she was so in love with and thought he loved her too."

"Wow, I didn't realize it was that" Max said with disbelief.

"Then why would she be pressuring Max to set a date" Sid asked getting a look from Karen "what?" he said and she smiled knowing he always listened.

"I don't think she's pressuring him so much for a date as she is for knowing how long he'll be around. But the guy picked the date and the way I saw it, it was his deadline to see if he really wanted to be married or not."

"More like, he used it let himself off the hook."

"Yeah, only instead of telling her this during the rehearsal dinner or before, he waited until their wedding day and never showed up. She was devasted and couldn't trust a guy for the longest time until she met you Max."

"Even then she took her time."

"Do you blame her? Look at your life before you asked her out. She had every reason to have doubts about hooking up with you."

"But I've changed because of her Karen."

"I know you have" she said sincerely.

Max looked at his watch "I better go, Nat will be home soon. Does she know you assaulted me?"

"Oh yeah definitely."

"Well then let me assure you I will take care of this and we will talk about it" he said kissing her cheek "your friend is in good hands."

"You know a few months ago, I would have been worried about that."

Max just shook his head and laughed "you have a real keeper Siddo. I'll see you guys soon" he said before leaving them alone.

Karen looked to see Sidney was just staring at her "what?"

"You amaze me baby."

"Why cause I can beat up your friends?"

"Well yeah, but because you care so much about yours. You would put their happiness before yours at any moment."

"I do that for you too. It's not a hard decision when you love someone."

"Well before we have dinner, mind if I show you how much I love you?"

"Didn't you get enough last night?"

"See that's the thing, I'm still feeling last night. We only took a break to go to work."

"Is that what we did?" she said smiling. "But what if I'm really hungry?"

"How about I promise to take you out to dinner after?"

"I think I'm liking where this is going."

"Baby, you're going to love where I take you" he said before leaning in to capture her lips and completely surrender her to him. Sidney broke away after a few minutes and stood up, bringing Karen with him. He grabbed the bottom of her shirt and pulled it over her head. Karen did the same to Sidney's shirt and pulled it over his head, bringing her hand back down to caress over his chest and arms. Their lips met again as they stood there kissing and holding on to each other. Sidney took a couple steps back and brought Karen closer to the lounger. He finished undressing her and picked her up, carrying her to the top of the lounger and making her sit there, facing the front. Sidney kneeled on the cushion and spread her legs apart, kissing her before trailing down her body to her mound. Karen sucked in a breath when she felt Sidney lick her swollen lips. She grabbed onto the lounger to keep herself steady and from possibly falling off the back because of the sensations that made her dizzy. She bent her knee up and put her foot up giving Sidney better access. Karen moved one of her hands to the top of Sidney's head and grabbed at his hair each time she felt him nip at her clit. Sidney flickered his tongue at her clit and nibbled on the nub before diving his tongue inside her core.

"Oh God, right there" she said with limited breath "don't stop...Sid."

Sidney loved it when she said his name in response to what he did to her. It made him suck harder on her clit to help bring her over the edge. Karen let go of his hair and gripped the lounger again, leaning back as her body trembled and her orgasm took over. Sidney continued until she settled down. He kissed up her body and stayed on her neck for a few minutes before meeting her lips in a soft kiss. Karen broke the kiss and smiled. She looked down and saw Sidney's cock wanted more than anything to come out and play. She slid her hand down and undid his shorts. Sidney loved when she undressed him but he decided to stand up and finish removing his clothes as Karen watched.

"My turn" Sidney said as he cocked an eyebrow.

"How would you like it?" she said sweetly.

Sidney walked behind the lounger and helped Karen down. She knew what he wanted and instinctly put her hands on the lounger as he stepped closer to her, rubbing over her ass "I love it when I don't have to tell you what I want and you just know."

"I love it when you fuck me from behind. All that control over me, you love it too."

Sidney ran his hand up her thigh and inbetween her legs, lightly touching her lips to make her shiver. He bent her over and parted her legs enough to see her throbbing pussy. Sidney grabbed his cock and rubbed the tip over her opening making her whimper. "Do you want me?"

"Yes."

"Do you want me to fuck you?" he said as he slid slowly into her.

"Oh God yes" she said with erratic breath.

"Then tell me" he whispered but Karen could hear the raw animalistic tone in his voice.

Karen turned her head to look into his now very dark brown eyes "fuck me Sid, fuck me as hard as you can." He kissed her before she turned back around and felt Sidney move inside of her. He came all the way out and forcefully slammed back into her. He did it again and Karen let out a moan when he hit her g spot hard. Sidney kept his torture for what seemed like an eternity until Karen felt him move her leg up and place her bent knee on top of the lounger to open her up more for him. Sidney grabbed her hip and began to feverishly pound into her making both Karen and the lounger move. He went as hard as he could hearing the moans and mini screams come from her. Karen was almost at her peak when she snuck her hand down and rubbed her clit. Sidney made a couple more hard thrusts to bring out their orgasms together, collapsing on her back to regain his breathing.

"Hope this doesn't get jealous when the new furniture gets here."

"Why do you say that?"

"We may start to neglect it as we christen the new pieces."

Sidney put her leg down so she could turn around to face him "I don't think we'll ever neglect the lounger" she said kissing him.

"You know, if we don't get dressed and head out for dinner, all this standing around naked is going to make me ravish you again."

"Will you ever get enough?"

"Of you? Never baby." Sidney pulled her to the front of the lounger and had her lie down on her back. He grabbed a pillow and put it under her ass, to elevate her. He stood infront of her and lifted both of her legs putting them against his chest as he entered her again. Sidney held on to her legs as he thrusted into her. Karen loved being vulnerable to him and let her feeling take over as his thrusts went faster into her. She reached up and massaged her breasts, turning Sidney on more than ever. He could hold back his orgasm and wanted Karen to come with him. He let go of her legs and reached his hand for her clit to help her. Karen felt the jolt of electricity run through her body and hit her peak when Sidney shot off inside of her. Sidney leaned down to kiss her before pulling out of her and helping Karen up. He took her hand and they headed upstairs to grab aquick shower and change. After Karen left him alone in the shower to dry off and get dressed, she couldn't help but wonder what has gotten into Sidney. She knew there were moments that they had sex multiple times, but it had happened more often then just their 'once a night/every other night depending on games' love making. She shook the thoughts from her head when he came by and kissed her before he got dressed himself. Before long, they were heading out to a nice quiet dinner.

Karen watched Sidney pull up to a quaint diner and parked the car. They got out and headed inside.

"Well Sidney, it's about time you came back for supper."

"I know it's been a while and I'm sorry Mrs. Keegen."

"Please, you know better than that" she said looking at Karen behind Sidney "and you brought a friend tonight."

"She isn't only a friend. Shirley, I would like you to meet my wife Karen. Baby, this is Shirley Keegen, she owns this restaurant."

"It's nice to meet you."

"You too dear. I had heard the stories but didn't know what to think until now. She treating you right?"

"She's treating me perfectly" he said smiling at Karen.

"Well that's all I need to hear. Come on, I have the perfect booth in the back for the two of you." She led them to the last booth in the room and made sure to not seat anyone by them. "Here are the menus and just let me know when you're ready."

"I love this place. Came here a lot the last couple years when I found it."

"So it only took you a little over a year to bring me?"

"Sorry, I guess I was just in the mood for homemade meatloaf and mashed potatoes."

"Ok then."

A few minutes later Shirley came back and took their orders. She came back with their drinks and left them alone.

"Are you mad I've never brought you here?"

"No, why would you ask me that?"

"Because you seem distant since we got here."

"It has nothing to do with this place. Its quaint and I love places like this."

"Then what?"

"What's going on with you?"

"About?"

"I know we have an energetic sex life and normal for us is once every night but you've been a lot more attentive lately."

"Are you complaining?"

"No, Sid of course not but it makes me wonder if you're hiding something or done something to feel quilty and are making up for it."

"What, you think I cheated?' he saw Karen look down "baby, I haven't been with anyone else. I haven't done anything to jeapordize what we have."

"Then what's with all the sex Sid?"

"Honestly" he said getting a nod from Karen "I hear how a lot of guys get married and into a routine with their lives that they might have sex with their wives on special occasions or have one night set aside. I told myself I never wanted that between us. If the mood wasn't right, I would make the mood right. If we both had the energy then we would go as many times until we couldn't go anymore. Maybe making love to you every minute of the day is proving how much I love you and want you to see that. I never wanted you to second guess my reasoning behind it."

"So that's why you've gone outside the box with places and positions?"

"Yeah, I didn't want you to get bored with the same way every time."

"Wow, I didn't think it could have been that."

"Karen, I love you and this is just one way I want to express my love for you. No matter the place or situation we're in to have sex, it's because my love for you takes over. I watch you everytime you're with your friends and I see how simple and fun you can be. That make me fall in love with you so much more that I may have to snatch you off somewhere to show you for a few minutes. When you cheer for me, you're showing how much you love me by being at every home game. So what if I want to drag you into the shower or up in a suite to ravish you. It's not just about sex with us, it's about reconnecting our love every chance we get."

Karen was about to speak when Shirley brought over their food "can I get you anything else sweetie?"

"No were fine" Sidney said with a smile.

"Alright, I'll be back to check on you later" she said before leaving them alone again.

"Baby please say something."

"I'm sorry for doubting you. I didn't think all the sex was linked to how much you love me."

"I know we've had mini ruts before and I swore that it would never happen again. I cherish our lovemaking time together but when I can pounce and fuck you like there's no tomorrow, you better watch out" he said whispering that last part to make her smile.

"So to just clarify, if I start doing the same thing to you we can be on the same page and not accuse the other of something their not doing."

"Exactly and this never was onesided baby. Even if I'm not in the mood and you are, I will just lay there and accommodate you until you're done" he said getting a laugh out of her. Sidney threw her a wink and they began to eat.

After they ate and sat there talking, Shirley came over with a piece of cake and put it down between the two of them, smiling then walked away.

"Did she guess?"

"No, I always have a piece of triple chocolate cake here. It's so moist and so good." Sidney picked up one of the new forks, got a bite on it and fed it to Karen.

"Are you kidding me?" she said as her face lit up "oh my god that's good."

"I know" Sidney said getting a bite for himself.

"You know studly" Karen said taking another bite "there are a lot of calories in this single piece of cake. You are going to have to work hard to get this off before practice tomorrow."

"Well, you know, I could use a late night work out session."

"And let me guess, youwant me to spot you."

"Would you mind baby?"

"Take me home and find out" she said as she kept eating. When they were done, they got up so Sidney could pay the bill before they left.

"So Sidney, how do you think the team will do this year?"

"Give us time and we'll make everyone proud."

"He's such the optimist" Shirley said looking at Karen.

"I know. He needs to stop with the robotics and just answer the damn question" she said getting her to laugh.

"I like her Sid."

"Me too when she doesn't pick on me."

"Oh you love me no matter what stud."

Shirley saw the look between them and knew this girl was the real deal for him "well Karen, I hope he brings you around more often."

"I hope so too, the food was excellent."

"Why thank you dear and here's a little something for later. You kids have fun."

"Thanks Shirley."

"It was nice meeting you."

"You too Karen. Goodnights you two." They said goodnight and headed out with Karen looking in the bag and laughing.

"Apparently you'll have more of the cake to work off at another time."

"Wonder what we could do with that piece?" he said looking at her.

"Why don't we save this piece for tomorrow?"

"We could" he said opening the car door for her "but since we already have one to work off, why save it for later." Sidney shut the car door before Karen could respond. He got in the driver's side and started up the car, heading home.

When they got home, Sidney started grabbing for Karen but she just got away from him. She gave him a wink and a smirk before taking off upstairs.

"So that's how you want to play baby. Just wait until you see what I have in store" he said going into the kitchen before heading upstairs. He got up to the bedroom and saw Karen sitting on the bed with the cake now in her hands.

"I brought a glass of milk to wash down the cake."

"Well milk does a body good and let me tell you stud, you've really upped your workouts to make that happen."

Sidney took off his t-shirt, exposing his chest and arms "you really think so baby?"

Karen put the plate on the bed and got up on her knees infront of him "you've really worked on your shoulders and back" she said rubbing her hands over those areas.

"Are you getting turned on baby?"

"You know, looking at you naked turns me on, but touching your shoulders, arms, chest, and stomach just ups the anty."

"I feel a bit disadvantaged here. May I even the playing field?" he said as Karen just nodded. Sidney reached down and took the hem of her shirt and bringing it over her head. Sidney next unhooked her bra and unleashed her beautiful round breast, throwing the garment to the floor "I think that's better. May I?" he asked with a smile only to have Karen smile in return telling him to go ahead. Sidney took his hand and cupped her breasts, rubbing his thumb over her nipples. He leaned in to kiss her before connecting his forehead to hers. Karen kept her eyes closed as she let the feelings take over. Her body shivered with each light pass Sidney made over her nipple and made her breathing become faster. Sidney lifted his head and took his hands away making her look up at him "let me try something" his said then left the room. Karen stayed on the bed and waited for him to come back. Sidney came back a few minutes later and Karen smiled when she saw what he had.

"What do you plan to do with the roses?"

"Lie down and you'll find out baby."

Karen laid down and Sidney put the roses on the bed. He picked up the plate with the cake on it and put it on the dresser. He leaned over her and took off her shorts, leaving on her underwear. Sidney picked up one rose and grabbed the petals, ripping them off the stem and scattering the petals over Karen's body letting them fall where they wanted. He did the same with two more roses, leaving one intact.

"Well I like where this is going so far."

"Relax baby" he said getting a blindfold "you'll enjoy it. You trust me?"

"Always." Sidney just smiled and put the blindfold on Karen. He climbed up on the bed beside her and sat close to her body.

"Just relax your body and mind baby and think of nothing but how much love I have for you" he whispered making her smile in response. Sidney took the last rose and began to lightly touch over her body. He would be careful to not move any of the petals that was on her body, especially the ones that covered her breasts. Karen would feel a shiver throughout her body as the light touches were tickling her. Her breathing started to become fast and heavy as she felt the rose touch the outside of her breast. She could feel her pussy begin to throb as the eroticness was hitting her.

Sidney moved the rose down her stomach and ran a line right above the top of her underwear. Karen began to move her hips as the touches were heading closer to where she wanted him to go. Sidney then put the rose on her legs, running it up and down her thighs, coming very close to her mound but not touching it yet. Karen went to grab the comforter in her hands, but she felt Sidney's leg and ended up putting her hand on his thigh and squeezing her pleasures. He smiled knowing he was accomplishing what he wanted. He decided to up the anty and took the rose, rubbing it over her covered mound. Karen almost jumped out of her skin when she felt the electricity go through her body. Sidney watched her facial expressions and loved it when she bit her lip to keep all emotions in. He went a little faster and Karen began moving her pelvis upward as the sensations were taking place. She couldn't hold on anymore and let out a soft moan when her orgasm broke free. Sidney took the rose away and leaned down to capture her lips before removing the blindfold.

"Sorry" she softly said.

"No need to apologize baby, I wanted that to happen."

"Do I dare ask what made you come up with that?"

"Well, since I buy you beautiful flowers every week, I just had this thought about what to do with them."

"I'm impressed stud."

"Good" he said scooting down and laying beside her, wrapping his arm across her stomach "now go to sleep since you have work tomorrow."

"Wait, you want nothing in return after what you just did to me?"

"Remember what you asked me earlier? Well for tonight, I had enough." Sidney leaned in to kiss her "besides, tomorrow is a brand new day baby...possibilities are endless" he said getting a laugh out of her before they cuddled up together and fell asleep.