Chapter thirty-three

Why do women always need so much time to get ready?

It was New Years Eve. Their guests would arrive in less than thirty minutes and his three girls weren’t ready yet. They locked themselves into the master bedroom over three hours ago and still no sign that they would come out of it soon.

“Dot! What the hell are you doing in there so long?” Jon knocked on the bedroom door impatiently.

“We’ll be ready in a few minutes, Jon. Is Jesse dressed?” Dot’s voice came slightly muffled through the door.

“Yeah, he loves the blue shirt. The guys are making sure he doesn’t make a mess on it….and before you ask…the buffet is set up as well as the bar and the champagne fountain. All we need is you three girls!” he assured her.

“Good! Why don’t you go downstairs and wait for us?” she suggested. Jon sighed deeply. He could hear Steph and Kris giggle in the background and wondered what they were up to.

“Ok, ok! But in ten minutes I will break that damn door open!” he shook his head when he only heard the girls giggle even louder.

Downstairs the guys looked at him questioning, but Jon only shook his head no.

“What are they doing so long?” Richie asked.

“I have no fuc…uhm…no idea!” Jon replied stopping the swearing when he saw Jesse watching him with huge eyes.

Just when they wanted to go back into the living room Steph slowly walked down the stairs.

“I think the fashion show starts now.” David said and whistled with twinkling eyes when the girl reached the end of the stairs. Smiling he extended his arm to Steph and lead her through the hallway once, so anyone could admire her beautiful dress. After all he had a daughter as well. He knew what those little girls wanted. She beamed and a huge smile was on her face when the men applauded lightly.

Jon had to smile when he saw her walking together with David. His baby girl looked so cute in that light pink dress with a tiered flouncy skirt that ended at her knees. The top had no sleeves and was shining silver and she was wearing equally shining silver ballet flats with it.

“You look beautiful, Steph.” Jon said and made her spin around once.

“Thank you, daddy.” Steph’s eyes were shining with excitement.

“So, where is your sister?” Richie asked a bit nervous. Jon watched him surprised.

Richie shrugged his shoulders. “I’m just curious. When the little lady here is already looking that beautiful, well…think about it.” He didn’t finish his sentence. Jon swallowed. Dammit, Richie was right! His baby girl already looked spectacular then the other two…oh, god…He wasn’t able to continue his thought when he saw Kris walking down stairs.

She was wearing a deep purple halter dress with a black beaded detail around her slim waist. To his relief it didn’t have any plunging neckline. But that wasn’t necessary. She simply looked stunning it that sleeveless dress with the bell-shaped skirt stopping shortly above her knee.

“You look great, sweetie!” Jon said and looked at the others.

“Yeah, absolutely.” Tico and David assured him immediately.

“Thank you.” She softly swept one blond streak out of her face and turned to Richie. He was just staring at her. She smiled lightly and her deep blue eyes with the shining purple eye shadow were sparkling with joy.

“You look amazing.” He finally stuttered and ran his hands nervously through his hair.

“Thanks, Rich.” She ran her hand softly along the neckline of her dress and he could see the silver guitar pendant blinking up shortly. His eyes met hers and he knew she would never take the necklace off again.

They were both interrupted in their thoughts when Tico whispered “Madre mia!”

Kris turned around and grinned when Dot walked down the stairs. She glanced at her father and knew he was completely captured by his beautiful wife.

Jon blinked rapidly when Dot showed up. Her hips were swaying seductively with every step she took. She logged her eyes with his and he could feel his dress pants getting uncomfortable tight. Her beautiful curves were hugged by a roman red dress; covered all over with sequin silver flowers and red jade stones. It has a round neckline out of jade stones and a nice cut-out that showed a hint of her full breast. The dress fit her like a glove and he wondered shortly why he couldn’t see any hint of her underwear. But then it hit him, she wasn’t wearing any!

He sucked in his breathe when she stopped right in front of him. With her five inch red heels she was nearly as tall as he was. Her eyes sparkled when she leaned into him and felt his semi erection.

“Do you like the dress?” she asked in a low voice and pushed her gorgeous dark hair out of her face.

Jon only nodded and pulled her close. “I will keep my hands on you all night. I don’t wanna see any other guy close to you.”

“That was the idea.” Dot laughed. “So, how about you get us ladies some drinks, gentlemen?” She asked.

“I will bring you one, mommy. You look beautiful.” Jesse said and walked over to the bar.

“Thanks baby.” Dot laughed and then turned to her husband. “Jon…”

“Sure, babe.” He rushed after his son before he got a chance to spill the cocktail all over the carpet and his shirt.



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A little while later all the guest had arrived and the party was in full swing. The kids were running around happy that they could stay up so long and eat and drink what they wanted. Steph and Jesse showed their cousins and David’s kids really fast were to get the best candy and their parents were sure they wouldn’t get them to sleep tonight.

Richie sighed deeply while dancing with Kris. She looked at him and followed his gaze over to the kids.

“You miss Ava, right?” she asked softly.

“Yeah, she would have liked it her with her friends. She’s always totally excited when she meets them.” He said with a sad smile.

“I don’t understand why Heather didn’t let her go with you. You are her father. You can look after her as well and it would have been more fun for her than to sit around with three adults.” Kris said with a little anger in her voice.

Richie looked at her surprised. She blushed furiously.

“I’m sorry. It’s none of my business.” She mumbled and looked down on the floor.

“No, it’s not. … But you are right.” Richie said with a smile. She looked up surprised. “Sometimes Heather isn’t seeing that Ava is a kid…you know she’s mainly focused on herself and her career. I think I should remind her more often that our daughter is only two years old and wants to play with her friends.” Kris nodded smiling and they continued their dance.

Jon wasn’t kidding when he told Dot he wouldn’t let her out of his side. His hands were travelling constantly over her body and anybody who was watching them was sure they would celebrate the New Millennium with a very intimate party as soon as everyone had left.

Shortly before midnight everybody was stepping outside on to the patio. They were all counting down the last ten seconds from the old year and welcomed the New Millennium with a huge firework Jon had organized. When the clock struck midnight and the first fireworks illuminated the dark sky, most of the couples were captured in a long lingering kiss. Richie was simply holding Kris in his arms, pressing her close to his body and together they watched the fireworks.

“Here comes the champagne!” Tico interrupted the kissing with his deep voice. Everyone laughed, but took a glass of champagne from the tray.

Jon handed one to Kris and she looked at him surprised. “Just this one and just tonight…if you want.” She smiled happily.

“To a New Millennium, may it be as great and successful for us as the last one!” Jon said loudly and everyone joined him in the toast.

“And now the much more important one.” He said and gathered his family and close friends around him. “To my beautiful daughter and the good fortune that brought her finally into our life.” Kris had tears in her eyes when they toasted on her.

Jon put his arms around her shoulder and pulled her close. With a voice trembling she said: “To the New Millennium and the beginning of a brand new life!”