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As the rejuvenating streams of hot water rained down on them from

pulsating showerheads, Ken and Madeline soaked up every last pleasure

afforded them in their luxury Penthouse before their 11 a.m. check-out

time. The walk-in marble enclosure with its stone tile and five energetic

jets boasted enough room for five people, let alone this private party for

two. With their preferred music enhancing yet another "first" between

them, Maddy smiled as she squeezed a dollop of her favorite citrus body

wash into a puffy net, lathering it up before applying it to his chest in

circular motions. His hands roamed up and down the back of her wet

body, while every fiber of his being reacted to her touch.

"Madeline, if you keep doing that we're never going to get out of here

on time," he groaned. His warning only seemed to encourage her as she

continued, deftly working her way down to his muscular legs, then back

up over his shoulders and arms. The latter activity required her to stand

on her toes, giving him the perfect opportunity to scoop her up tightly in

his arms and hold her on his lap as he sat down on the built-in shower

ledge.

"You drive me crazy, you know that?" His electric blue eyes stared

hungrily into hers.

Maddy just smiled at him in her smoldering way as he took the net

from her hands and proceeded to return the favor, dripping warm, soapy

water on every inch of her. Then setting it aside, he gently employed his

hands, along with the stream of rushing water, to rinse away every trace of

lingering suds. She could barely maintain her composure as he hovered

over her most sensitive places, pursuing her lips and tongue as he did so.

"Oh God, Kenny you feel so good," she sighed repeatedly, lost in this

irresistible cross-section of fantasy and reality. And then placing the

finishing touch on a perfect morning, he treated her to the most romantic

and sensual act of all-shampooing her long, auburn hair. His strong

fingers provided a stimulating massage as her scalp and body shivered

with excitement. Afterwards, they simply held each other under the

waterfall, reluctant to end the most magical weekend they'd ever shared.

Yet unknown to Maddy, there was so much more to come on this blissful

Sunday.

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"Thank you for remembering my clothes and all the rest of my stuff,

baby," she smiled as she slipped into a cute, black and white floral print

sundress, a recent online purchase from Boscov's, her favorite department

store. He strode up behind her, now dressed in khaki pants and a lemon

yellow golf shirt, and hugged her waist.

"You're welcome, sweetheart but I do have a confession to make-

Elyse helped me out a little. While you were at work, she snuck into your

place and put together a little overnight bag." He kissed her on the

temple.

Turning around to face him while keeping their arms linked, she

smiled. "Aha! So that's how you did it! Wow, she's good, that little stinker;

she never once tripped up. Amazing-my best friend knew about my

engagement before I did! At least, I assume she knew everything all along?"

She raised an eyebrow.

"Ok, yes," he admitted sheepishly. "But it was the only way I could

pull something like this off!"

"Well I think you're both awesome!" She craned her neck to plant a

quick kiss on his lips. "Thank you, baby."

"No thanks necessary, sweetheart," he replied softly, as he held her

close. "This is just the beginning."