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Author: Scarlett
Title: Cherished
Ashtyn decided to put off cleaning her house
for a while to go for a walk, the fall day was positively gorgeous.
Knowing she would have plenty of time to pick up before Niles got home,
Ashtyn grabbed her shawl and headed out the door.
Their home was nothing huge, but it was always warm and welcoming. A
charming three bedroom, Niles had built for them before they were
married. She loved it dearly, just as she did the man who had diligently
prepared a place for them to share their lives together.
The house was what she referred to as her dream home, with all the
little extras she had wished for as a child. Such as a porch that rapped
all the way around, with porch swings and charming white wicker
furniture on each side. Along with her, own little crafting loft, built
above their room.
Many special moments had been shared on her porch and all throughout the
house as well. Niles was the first and only man in her life, and she
cherished him every bit as much now, if not more than she had the day
they were married.
A smile lit her face as she carried thoughts of Niles with her on her
walk. Ashtyn looked around seeking out the most colorful leaves she
could find, along with pinecones and berries to make an autumn wreath.
The colors were so vibrant and alive even in a season of sleep, even as
the trees shed their old lives to be ready for a new awakening in
spring.
When her basket was full and her need for fresh air was sated, she
returned home to quickly clean up and start dinner. For dinner, she made
venison stew, fresh bread and put out newly churned butter. From the
pantry, she sat out blackberry preserves, and then she went to the
icehouse for milk and cheese.
With dinner under way, Ashtyn set about making the wreath to put on the
mantle. Taking the grapevine she cut, she began wrapping it into a loop
on which she would later add the leaves and pinecones. With that done,
she threaded a needle and started stringing up the leaves.
As she finished her task, she heard Niles thumping mud off his boots on
the stairs before walking in on her freshly scrubbed floors. God she
loved that man. He was always so thoughtful, kind, and gentle. Though
his caring nature was not to be mistaken for weakness, he was every bit
a strong man. He had strength of mind, heart and body, and a quick wit
to boot.
As for his strength of body she smiled, he had very strong hands.
Thinking of his hands always sent shivers of delight through her. Thrown
over his knee with the wood floor mere inches from her face as he
spanked her soundly then gave her the relief she sought… She quickly
placed the wreath on the mantle and went to the door to meet him with a
kiss.
Ashtyn opened the door, crossed the porch and threw her arms around him.
This was how she greeted him everyday, always wanting him to feel her
love for him as well as hearing it.
She believed that love was a choice of action, a showing of ones deepest
emotions and feelings. So while she always told him she loved him,
showing him how much gave her great joy. Likewise, he in turn went out
of his way to keep her happy, safe and loved. He made her feel
cherished, in every touch, every kind word spoken, each passionate kiss,
and in the well placed swats of love.
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Niles had been working for about seven hours and decided to knock off
for lunch, he loved his job as a veterinarian, but the days were
sometimes long even at times running into late night. Today had been a
good one, and he smiled as he sat outside enjoying the fall colors.
Ashtyn had prepared him cold chicken sandwiches, cucumber slices and
cheese. She was always so thoughtful to send him extra, never knowing
when it may be one of those long days, as he sometimes stayed through
dinner and arrived home to weary to stop for food.
Early that morning a friend had brought in a batch of puppies, orphaned
when their mother was caught in a fox trap and died. They were very
cute, English Shepherds and he decided to take one home to Ashtyn.
She had wanted a dog for a while, but he had been waiting until he came
across an animal that was just right for her. He found it this morning,
a beautiful black and white puppy with one blue eye and one brown.
Smiling, Niles walked back into his office to put away his lunchbox and
set to work once more.
With pen in hand he sat out the ink bottle and began the least favorite
part of his job, keeping record of all that occurred in his office. This
part always took so long and often backlogged due to emergencies
interrupting the completion of his records.
Luckily, he didn't have much to do in this area today and would make it
home on time, ahhh to be able to spend time with his angel. Ashtyn was
gorgeous; she was petite, but strong of heart and mind. Her hair was a
light golden brown and her eyes a shade of violet he’d never seen
before.
She was a one of a kind woman, willing to work as hard as anyone and a
heart as big as all outdoors. Niles knew as soon as he met her that she
was the woman he wanted to marry. Even after the years they had been
together, he still wondered what had drawn her to him, maybe pity. No,
she was kind, but not foolish and she would never admit loving him if
she did not.
Breathing a sigh of relief he put down his pen, finished at last. Niles
put all his papers away and headed for the back of his offices to check
on the animals kept in there, he wanted to put out fresh food and water
for the night.
As he walked cage to cage, he spoke to the animals in gentle tones,
calming and petting them. Each of these creatures held a special place
in their owner’s heart and so he treated them with the care he would
want his pet treated if left at the mercy of another.
When he came to the box of puppies he picked up the one he deemed fit
for Ashtyn, patted its head and scratched it behind the ears. Setting
the puppy down he got a bowl and filled it with goat milk then he put
that in the box and watched them drink till it was gone.
Then he went into the area where he kept the sick animals, to feed them
and give them their medicine if needed. Niles frowned, three animals lay
dead and he would have to give their owners the news when they came to
pick them up. If he thought records were his least favorite part of the
job, he was wrong, this was definitely worse.
After cleaning and wrapping the animals, Niles washed his hands and
decided to stop for the day. He missed Ashtyn and was going home to her,
his sweet angel. He grabbed his coat and lunchbox then locked the door.
Niles went to the stables located behind his office, as he hitched up
his horse and buggy he fed the animals and put out fresh water for them.
He had one last detail before he could leave; he had to muck out the
stables. Oh, how he hated coming home to Ashtyn smelling like a barn
animal.
Snapping his fingers he went back into the office to get the puppy, how
could he forget that? Niles grabbed a box and clean blanket to keep it
warm the ride home. After locking up once again, he put the box in the
front of the buggy so he could see the pup.
On the ride, home Niles smiled knowing Ashtyn would be at the door to
greet him. God he loved her, the way she welcomed him home every night,
dinner waiting, and always-lively banter. He loved her voice.
Ashtyn was an extraordinary woman and he was blessed to have her. He
thought of all the joy they shared together, all of their intimate
moments with her over his knee. Smiling at where that always led, hmmm
he couldn’t wait to get home.
After unhitching the horse, he picked up the box and headed for the
house. In his excitement to give her the pup, he almost forgot to knock
the mud off his boots before entering the house. Backing up he cleaned
his boots then set down the box beside the stairs as he heard her
opening the door.
Smiling, Niles held out his arms as she rushed to kiss him. She looked
lovely in the light blue dress she was wearing, it brought out the color
of her eyes in the most beautiful way. It also hugged her body in a very
sexy way. A wide grin spread across his face as he stepped back and
picked up the box to give to her.
Ashtyn giggled with delight as she opened the box, grabbing the puppy
she hugged it and at once noticed the eyes.
“Oh, Niles he’s beautiful, what’s his name?”
“Darling, he is a she and you have to name her.”
Carrying the dog inside, holding Niles’s hand, Ashtyn had a happy gleam
in her eye.
“I think I'll call her Gypsy, her eyes are so magical, I love her thank
you.”
Niles took Gypsy and put her back in the box then kissed Ashtyn
passionately holding her close.
“How was your day my love?”
“It was wonderful. And yours?”
“I had a good day, you were on my mind all day. Couldn’t wait to see
you, touch you and taste your lips.”
Ashtyn smiled, and hugged Niles Tight, returning his kiss with a longing
kiss of her own. Releasing him, she looked into his eyes.
“I love you so much and as soon as you have had your dinner we can move
on to our room for dessert.”
Bending over to pick up the box, she lingered to scratch Gypsy’s head,
and then she picked up the box and carried it to the kitchen. Ashtyn
washed her hands, grabbed the hook and pulled the stew away from the
fire. Then she carried it to the table and served their dinner.
Upstairs in their room Ashtyn slipped out of her dress and stood before
Niles in her shift.
She held her arms in the air and let him lift it over her head. His
breath caught as it did every time he saw her, her body even more
beautiful to him now than it was when he first saw it.
Ashtyn unbuttoned his shirt and ran her hands over his hard, sleek
stomach reveling in his lean muscular build. She unfastened his belt and
buttons on his pants, watching as he stepped out of them.
Niles held out his hand to her and she accepted it, smiling she walked
to him and laid over his knee. Niles raised his hand and rained loving
swats on her perfectly shaped bottom. When he reached to test her, he
found what he sought, she was ready for him.
Helping her up he carried her to the bed and climbed in beside her,
kissing and exploring her body as shivers of delight ran through her
body. Niles showed her how much he loved her in every motion he made,
making sure that she found pleasure repeatedly before they climbed
towards climax together.
After release, they lay arms and legs entwined, complete in each other.
Ashtyn grinned, completely satisfied, she decided now was the time to
give him the news. Her mind began to spin, but what was the best way?
Sitting up she ran her hand across his chest, her eyes shining and her
face aglow with delight.
“Niles, I love you so much, you are my life.”
Niles smiled happily, fulfilled.
‘I have loved every moment of our lives together even the tough ones,
and I cherish you.”
“I love you too dear, are you okay? You’re crying, what’s wrong.”
Ashtyn smiled brightly at Niles and shook her head.
“Nothing, Niles I couldn’t be happier…”
“Then why the tears, my love?
Niles got a very stricken look on his face; he looked like a child on
Christmas morn.
“Are you?”
Ashtyn nodded, laughing as he jumped upright hugging her.
“We are going to have another in this family to love and cherish.”
Ashtyn and Niles talked long into the night laughing and talking,
hugging and kissing.
Neither could have been happier than at that moment. Each knowing that
indeed they were lucky to have each other to cherish, love and hold
dear, but now they would learn of a new blessing…
The blessing of multiplying their love and watching that love grow, to
go on and find another to cherish.
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