Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 13:06:19 +0100
From: christina holloway <chrissyanne05@gmail.com>
Subject: Little Doe 13-15 (Revised)

~ 13 ~

     Stroking a stray curl from Anne's forehead Faith kissed the tip of her
nose.  "It is time to get up little one, it's nearly eight o'clock." she
whispered.

     Anne's eyes flickered open and instantly wide awake she stretched
provocatively.  Smiling, she turned and putting her arm round Faith, pulled
herself close. She groaned expressively as pushing her leg between Faiths
thighs she pressed her face into the comforting softness of her breasts.

     "Anne nooo ...!" Faith breathed as she felt Anne's mouth close on a
nipple.  "Darling please, we must get up." For a moment she let her suckle
and pull with her lips but though her insides churned with renewed passion
and longing she forced herself to be strong and pulled away from
her. "Darling come on please, we must get up."

     "Do we really have to?" Anne sighed, her bottom lip pouting
provocatively and she teased "You really are a spoil sport sometimes you
know!"

     "I know, but we've a busy day ahead." Faith sat up and waved an arm
expansively round the room "and before I do anything I must try and sort
this devastation into a semblance of order!" As she prised herself from
Anne's arms and moved her away her hand brushed her shoulder then grazed
down to gently encircle and hold a breast.  "I do want you though!" she
whispered squeezing it gently but then quickly pulling her hand away she
said. "Now for Gods sake go, and take those gorgeous little puppies with
you, go on, go go!" She pushed her away firmly and Anne smiled as
reluctantly she obediently eased herself off the bed and stood next to it.

     "Do I get the feeling you want me leave?" she giggled. She leant
towards Faith and kissed her quickly on the lips then stepped back and
looking down at her, her face became serious.

     "Faith the things I did earlier, you didn't mind did you? You know, I
mean your weren't offended by, well by my boldness. My love making did
rather get carried away ... I wanted you so badly I ..."

     "Anne," Faith interrupted. "We have already been through that. I
already told you the last few hours have been beautiful and what you did,
the things we did? All I have to ask is did you enjoy doing what you did to
me? and did you enjoy what we did together?"

     "Oh Faith but of course of course I did!" Anne exclaimed. "You know
that I did.  I have been fantasising about making love with you ever since
I saw your photo; and of course I enjoyed everything we did. It was all so
perfect and so wonderful, I have no misgivings, none at all!"

     "And neither have I so there we are. For my part I can truly say that
the last eight hours or so have been the most sensual, beautiful and the
most satisfying of my life. I didn't realise it at the time but your
affection and your ... well the things you did, we did. They were just what
I needed, both mentally and physically.  " and with a grin she added "in
fact now we've cleared all the barriers of propriety I can't wait to see
what tonight might bring! Though I think we've covered most of the things
we can do to each other!"

     Anne smiled. "Oh I don't know." she chuckled. "I think I may come up
with something. Especially now that as you say, the restrictions of
propriety have been lifted!" and without waiting for a reply, she turned
and quickly hunting round the bed gathered up her discarded wrap and
crumpled pants from the floor. She looked back at Faith and then at the
disrupted bed clothes.

     "We did get a bit carried away didn't we. I guess I'd better mess my
bed up just a bit too, just to make it looked lived in!"

     "Yes, I guess we got carried away but it was beautiful and yes, you
had better make your bed look lived in or the maids will gossip!" Sitting
on the edge of her bed she gazed at Anne and could not resist reaching out
for her once more. Quickly she pulled her close and hugged her. "It was a
lovely night Anne," she whispered. "and thank you. It has been a long time
since I felt that, well felt that I was really wanted by someone." She
nibbled Anne's neck affectionately causing her to cringe with pleasure then
continued. "But please darling for Gods sake go, go now!" She glanced again
at her clock and added. "... you think we can we make breakfast before nine
if we're quick?"

     "I've already had my breakfast," Anne retorted with a chuckle. "and
with you kissing my neck like that you might like to know you have made we
wet again!"

     "Stop it! You know that talking like that turns me on so go away and
get dressed!"  faith retorted. Anne laughed lightly as she swayed out of
her reach to avoid the playful slap aimed at her bottom. "But I'll have
some of that tonight please." she said then added "I'll see you in half an
hour!" and she skipped across the room to the door where suddenly, she
stopped and turned. Demurely clutching her clothes to her chest, her bottom
half totally bared to Faiths view, she looked back at her. Her face was
still radiant and elated but her expression for a moment, serious
again. "Faith, I truly hope last night ... well I hope it was as wonderful
and as special for you as it was for me."  She paused and looking her
straight in the eye said. "And Faith, just in case you have any doubts
about whether you are wanted, you are wanted, you are wanted by me and
wanted very very much!" and before Faith could reply she had gone.
     ~

     With five minutes to spare Faith was dressed and ready to go. After
hurried "house work" she had tidied the bed and generally made the room
acceptably neat.  Despite her earlier misgivings, after a close scrutiny of
the bed she had noted gratefully that there were no incriminating marks to
be found and satisfied that there was nothing for the maids to speculate
on. Swiftly she showered again then quickly dressed. She wore what she
termed as 'her civvies uniform'. One of the three perfectly tailored
identical suits that consisted of a slightly below the knee length burgundy
coloured pencil skirt and long sleeved hipster jacket. Silk bra and high
leg panties, a plain white cotton shirt with a button down collar that was
tied at the neck with a matching burgundy coloured gold tipped velvet "boot
lace" tie, and low heeled burgundy shoes and black stockings completed the
ensemble.

     Hanging the jacket over the back of a chair she stood in front of the
full length wall mirror and as she fitted gold cuff links into the shirt
sleeves she was deep in thought.  Less than two days ago I was in Russia
and I'd never heard of the Williamson Hotel, let alone my little Anne Wilde
and then "Wham!" In just a few hours beautiful emotional turmoil then a
night of the most gorgeous blatant sexual gratification and passion I could
imagine ... and now, I think I'm in love again ... Recalling the erotic
details of their love making she smiled to herself. Last night I was more
sexually aroused and sated than I ever dreamed possible. It was certainly a
highly passionate night and yet ... and yet everything seemed to come, to
just happen quite naturally.  We did some things I've never done before and
I have certainly never been so dominant in my love making ... yet there
again at times she too was pretty dominating, at first she was anyway
... but it was all very beautiful ...

     Her day-dreaming had induced a comforting warm sensual glow that
pervaded her insides and, as though acknowledging the pleasurable
reminiscences, her sex tingled and her nipples began to harden. "Good God
she's got me wetting now!" she murmured half aloud and smiling she eyed
herself critically in the mirror. Running her hands over her tummy and hips
she smoothed and adjusted the fit of her skirt and blouse. It was at that
moment that Anne returned.

     Entering Faiths suite Anne saw the bedroom door open and walked on
through.  Faith was stood in front of the wardrobe mirror and Anne stopped
and stared at her for a long moment in silent admiration. She looks so, so
elegant she thought ... despite her height and build she is so, so ethereal
... Wistfully her eyes followed the smooth contours of the impressive
figure and although the snugly fitting skirt reached well below her knees
and the shirt was buttoned to the neck she recalled vividly and clearly the
lithe sensuality of the superb body beneath. The body that I had such a
short time ago so ardently possessed, caressed and loved she thought. She
licked her lips and said quietly.

      "I really do think you should put on some clothes Faith." Faith
turned and Anne smiling at her added with a chuckle. "I've just mentally
removed all the ones you are wearing, right now you're naked as far as I'm
concerned!"

     Faith made her own quick top to toe surveillance. She took in the
well-groomed hair, the crisp white shirt and neatly tied navy neckerchief
held by a plain gold ring.  The navy blue skirt that almost but not quite
reached her knees, black tights and high heeled navy shoes ... or are they
stockings she wondered as her eyes slid back up.  Immaculate she thought,
and very very desirable ...

	"I'll ignore that comment!" she said with a smile. "You're a randy
little bugger aren't you!" and walking over to her she took her face
between her hands and affectionately kissed her on the forehead.

     "So are you!" Anne said with a grin. "Judging by the expression on
your face as you gave me the once over ... I trust you approve?"

     "Mmmmm, did it show that badly? We must be more careful, and yes, I
approve!"  As she held her she inhaled the faint but now familiar
fragrances of Anne's body and the delicate scent of her hair and again
realised how very attracted to her she had become.

	"You are very desirable and you are as lovely with your clothes on
as you are in the nuddy Anne Wilde. I want you again already ... you're,
you're ... oh I don't know, for once I'm lost for words ..." her voice
drifted to silence and she hugged her then finally, pushing her away she
looking down into the deep blue eyes and again held her face in her
hands. "How ever will I be able to concentrate on my work with you looking
so devastatingly scrumptious!" she asked quietly, kissing the tip of her
nose.

     Anne took Faiths hands in hers. Briefly she kissed and caressed the
fingers, lightly brushing her lips over them and then she looked up at her.

	"Faith, you're so very beautiful and very desirable ..." and with a
widening cheeky grin she said. "but you know something? I guess I am too
small for you after all. The only bits I can reach right now are all
covered up!" She stretched up on tip toe and steadying herself by placing
her hands boldly on Faiths breasts she whispered. "I can't reach you,
please come to me. Please kiss me properly ..."

     "I didn't want to smudge your lipstick." Faith murmured as she leant
down and enfolding her in her arms she kissed her firmly on the
mouth. "Perhaps it's my fault, perhaps it's because I'm too tall" she
chuckled straightening up again and went on "though, I do seem to recall
someone saying they were just the right height and size earlier this
morning!"

     "Ahhh but you didn't have any clothes on then! That was totally
different!"  Anne laughed.

     "I see ... Well little Wabbit, it's time to go!" She turned away and
picking up her jacket from the chair she said good-naturedly "and try not
to stray to close to me. It's not going to be easy for me to keep my hands
off you, especially that gorgeous little butt of yours ...!"

      "I'll try but I won't promise. My butt rather likes the touch of your
hands, especially those beautiful long fingers!" Anne giggled and as they
moved in the direction of the door she deliberately swayed her hips towards
Faith who quickly reached down and stroking the subtle curves of her
buttocks gave them an affectionate squeeze.

     "You're a wanton little hussy Anne Wilde!" she laughed "and I love
it!"

     They walked together to the elevator and on the way Anne looked up at
her and said. "Why do you call me Wabbit?"

     "Well I ... I don't know. It's meant as an endearment ..." For a
moment Faith was alarmed, concerned she may have offended but looking down
she saw that Anne was smiling openly at her.

     "Here, Let's take the stairs" Anne suggested and went on. "My father
used to call me Wabbit when I was a child. He still does actually and I
love it and I love him but then, well at school I was always smaller than
the other girls of my age and because of that and also because they learnt
of my Chinese ancestry I was teased unmercifully.  Unfortunately I had
slightly buck teeth then too which didn't help and it became my nick name
and I hated it. With Dad it was fine, it was as with you as you say, an
endearment but he was the only person I ever liked using it." She turned to
Faith and looked back up at her. "But with you Faith, I like it even more
from you. It makes me feel wanted."

     "Well thank you." Faith answered and she reached out and briefly
stroked Anne's hair, her eyes betraying her deep affection for her. "and of
course you're wanted. I want to kiss you right now but," she murmured but
quickly pulling her hand away she said "but I mustn't and I shouldn't be
touching you in public at all. Someone might see us and, and think naughty
things!"

     They both laughed and reaching the stairs descended them together and
with Anne leading the way made their way across the crowded
foyer. Acknowledging Helen who was stood behind Reception they exchanged a
friendly wave and continued on to the restaurant. On arrival, they were
politely greeted by an immaculately turned out middle-aged man dressed in
the "Hotel Management" attire of a black jacket and striped trousers.

     "Good Morning Miss Anne, Madam." The man had bowed cordially to Faith
who glancing at the badge on his lapel saw he was the Hotel Food and
Beverage Manager and Anne introduced them.

     "Faith, this is Douglas Miles our F and B Manager." Anne
announced. "He is also the hotels Functions Manager. Douglas - Miss Faith
Hollings who you know is our interpreter for the conference." Turning to
Faith she smiled and said. "Douglas is a mine of information Faith and he
has been very kind and very helpful to me.  Incidentally he will insist on
calling you Miss Faith, just as he calls me Miss Anne!  He is one of those
rare beings who are almost at the point of extinction now, a real proper
gentleman!"

     Douglas smiled and respectfully gave Faith another little respectful
bow.  Shaking her hand he said. "How do you do Miss Faith, welcome to the
Williamson.  Miss Anne is very kind but she does I believe exaggerate
sometimes!" and turning to Anne he asked. "A table for two Miss Anne or
would you like to sit with the delegates?"

     "God forbid Douglas, a table for two please!" Anne exclaimed and she
added quickly "and as far from the delegates as possible please Douglas!"

     With a knowing smile Douglas nodded and escorted them to a table that
was partly hidden behind a dumb waiter in a secluded corner of the
restaurant.

	"According to our guests this is the worst table in the restaurant
and I have great difficulty getting anyone to sit at it. I suspect however
that it fits the bill for you ladies as it will give you an element of
privacy and afford you some peace and quiet before the conference. You will
also be doing me a great favour if you let me reserve it for you." As he
spoke he pulled the chairs out for them and signalled to a waiter.

	"This is perfect thank you Douglas." Anne acknowledged as they
seated themselves and nodding amicably Douglas produced a pen and a small
pad.

	"And so Ladies," he said addressing them both. "what would you like
for your
 breakfast?"

     The two glanced at each other as they picked up their menus and
levelling her eyes at Anne over hers Faith queried with a smile. "And what
do you like for your breakfast Anne?"

     Anne warmed inwardly at the awareness of Faiths hidden inference to
her earlier comment in the bedroom. "I'll settle for poached eggs on toast
with bacon today please Douglas. Preferably crispy bacon if possible." And
looking across at her returned the smile. "and you Faith?" she queried "how
about you, what do you like for your breakfast." As she spoke she toed one
of her shoes off and stretching her leg out beneath the table slid her foot
up the inside of Faiths calf.

     "I'll have the same please Douglas." Faith replied. Her face was
expressionless and looking at Anne she raised an eyebrow inquiringly
"... coffee and toast for two?"

     Still holding her gaze Anne wriggled her toes between Faiths
knees. They had quickly closed to trap her foot and with a small smile she
nodded her agreement.  "Perfect." she answered handing Douglas her menu.

     "For heavens sake Anne behave!" Faith exclaimed with a low whisper as
soon as Douglas had left and she bent down hurriedly to check the drop of
the table cloth.

     "It's okay, I already checked as we sat down!" Anne said with a
grin. "Anyway the dumb waiter is in the way so no one can see."

     Faith straightened up and gave her a friendly but reproachful
look. "Hmmm ...  well just you behave yourself anyway!" she chuckled
quietly as she again pressed her knees tightly on Anne's toes.

     "Of course," Anne replied dreamily as she nonchalantly gazed round the
room.  "but wouldn't it be nice if we were somewhere where I didn't have to
behave with you. Didn't have to check to see if it was okay I mean before I
showed you any affection. Where we could be our selves ..."

     "Well, if you're really serious about that," Faith said quietly. "I
just happen to know of somewhere we could do exactly that, and it is not
too far from here either."  She had been looking out of the window and
turned to look at Anne. "It is a very nice club that I am a member of. It
is used and run exclusively by women, lesbians in the main and it is a
retreat where people like you and I are considered to be normal rather than
perverted weirdoes!"

     "Oh Faith I'd love to go, what a lovely thought. Please can we? I've
never been anywhere that I could, well where I could be the real me in
public!"

     "I don't see why not." Faith smiled then she added. "But only if you
promise to be faithful to me and not rush off with another woman!"

      "Oh Faith!" Anne said in a hushed voice. She stared at her, concern
suddenly clouding her face. "You must surely know that after last night I
couldn't want anyone else other than you!" Faith smiled a comforting
acknowledgement and relieved, Anne quickly slipped her shoe back on and
pushing her chair back she stood up. "Come, I'm starving!"

     They walked over to a self-service buffet table and collected cereal
and juice and as they moved along the table Anne deliberately brushed
herself against Faith arm and when Faith looked down at her she gave her a
small smile. Lowering her eyes she stared meaningfully at the swell of
Faiths breasts. "That's what I really want for my breakfast." she murmured
then giggled quietly at Faiths admonishing look.

     "You are supposed to be a 'Little Miss Prim and Proper' now we're in
public Miss Wilde!" Faith said sternly. "Now just you behave!"

     "Yes Ma'am!" Anne replied and looking round to ensure no one was near
or within listening distance with a wide eyed stare she asked in a low
whisper, "Will you smack my bottom if I don't. Even bite my bum again?"

     Faith smiled. "I most certainly will." she replied quietly and
suggestively running the tip of her tongue over her lips added. "But that
would only be if you do behave!"

     "I'll behave, oh I promise I'll behave!" Anne breathed raising her
eyes to the ceiling beseechingly. Returning to their table they sat down
and for a while both ate in silence with only an occasional but
affectionate discrete glance passing between them.  Their peace however was
soon interrupted by the approach of a waiter with coffee and almost
immediately following him, by the arrival of Helen.

     "Good Morning you two," she said cheerfully. "I trust you are both
well! Faith, did you sleep well?"

     "Very well indeed thanks Helen. I must have been very weary as I don't
remember a thing once I was in bed." She felt a foot softly caress hers and
avoiding Anne's eyes she looked down from Helen and watched as Anne poured
her coffee.

     "Me too!" Anne said. She looked up and smiled openly at Faith. "Do you
take milk?"

     Faith glanced up and again their eyes met and held. "No thank you
Anne, just straight with sugar is fine." She could not stop herself from
smiling back at her and quickly she turned away and looked back to
Helen. "And how is the Williamson Hotel this morning Helen?" she asked.

     "Well all seems well but I think there are probably a couple of sore
heads around. I trust you two are bright eyed and bushy-tailed. Ready for
the fray are we?"

     "Bright eyed maybe but I'm not sure about the bushy-tailed bit." Anne
chuckled her eyes still on Faith.

     "We're expecting the rest of the Russian delegates any time now."
Helen went on.  "If you could be around Faith, on call that is, it would be
a great help." She looked at Faith raising her eyebrows hopefully and Faith
smiled as she nodded her agreement.

     "Sure Helen, of course. I must do a quick check on the sound system in
the conference hall after breakfast and if I may I'll collect those
photocopies if They're done, apart from that I'm available!"

     "Great!" Helen said brightly. "I'll leave you two to have your
breakfast in peace then but if you'd like to check with me when you've
finished Faith I'll give you a pager. It is the small vibrator type but it
is very efficient. I'll see you later, okay?" and with a smile she turned
and walked away.

     Anne, a small grin pulling at the corners of her mouth, was about to
speak but as a waiter appeared with their breakfasts she instead looked out
of the window. When he had left Faith asked "Why the little smile?"

     Anne turned back to her and grinned openly. "Sorry about that." She
said. "But I had a sudden beautifully erotic and very appealing vision!"

     "Ohh ... and what may I ask was your vision of?" Faith queried her
face showing amusement. "Though I don't think I want to know!"

     "Well with all this talk of vibrating pagers and things," Anne said
with a chuckle.  "the vision was of you and me and a little vibrator and
..."

     "Anne Wilde!" Faith interrupted quietly, feigning shock. She then went
on.  "Sorry to disappoint you but I don't think a pager would be very
effective and unfortunately I don't happen to have one of the other sort to
which you are inferring with me!"

      "Shame, I don't have one either!" Anne replied, then after a short
pause she added. "Not here at the hotel anyway!"

     "Anne what a shocking thing to admit to!" Faith exclaimed, again
faking shock and glancing surreptitiously round the room. "If you keep
talking like this I'm going to get so turned on I'll do something
drastic. Think I'm going to have to go up and change my pants already as it
is!"

     "No prob, I'll come up and help you!" Anne retorted and Faith laughed
quietly.

     "You'll do no such thing, we'd never get back to the conference and,
and I'll be had up for rape!"

     Anne poured them both more coffee and then looking up at Faith she
said. "Just for the record Faith, you could never rape me. Rape involves an
unwanted physical sexual assault and I can think of nothing nicer than
being physically and sexually assaulted by you!" She smiled at her and went
on. "I can't wait to be alone with you again and tonight is so far away. I
think today is going to be a painfully long one."

     "Ahhh ... Ma chere petite biche." Faith murmured softly as she sipped
her coffee and her eyes smiled at Anne over the rim of the cup. "I think
you're right. It is going to be a very long day, but for all that, a very
pleasant one I think!"

       "What's a dear little biche?"  Anne asked. "It sounds rather rude to
me!"

      "On the contrary, it's quite the opposite actually." Faiths voice
lowered as she continued and was so quiet that Anne had to lean forward to
hear her. "It's a French term of endearment. The literal translation of the
French word biche is stag, or in your case doe. So literally in your case,
ma petite biche means my little doe. In parts of France I assure you it is
considered to be a very affectionate endearment. A very sincere and loving
..." she paused thoughtfully then said. "My dearest love is I suppose the
closest we can get in English, though that translation doesn't do the
phrase justice."

     "You'll have me in tears if you say things like that to me Faith."
Anne answered.  "Don't be a tease."

     Faith looked at her "I wasn't teasing." she whispered gently.

     Anne swallowed and her voice caught in her throat as she tried to
reply. Unsure of how to interpret Faiths comment she felt elated yet
confused. Questions raced through her mind. She obviously likes me a lot,
but after that translation she gave me ... Little Doe? I wonder if she was
serious, did she really did mean it to apply to me as she translated it
... a very loving my dearest love she said ... is it possible that she
feels as strongly for me as I do for her ... dare I ask her?  No! My God no
I couldn't do that. If she didn't mean it and she doesn't have the same
feelings I'd really look a fool I ...

     Any further thought of conversation of a personal nature was suddenly
dashed as a couple arrived and sat down at a table close to them and the
two women continued their breakfast once more in silence until finally,
placing her knife and fork neatly next to each other on the plate Anne
leant back in her chair and smiled at Faith.  "I haven't had a breakfast
like that for ages, I just can't imagine what could have given me such an
appetite!"

     "I wonder." Faith grinned glancing briefly at the couple next to
them. She gazed affectionately back at Anne and took a final sip of her
coffee. "Anyway," she said putting the cup down, "it's time we made a
move." and pushing her chair back they both got up and left the table. At
the door they thanked Douglas and leaving the restaurant turned into the
main foyer and crossed to Reception where Helen greeted and invited them to
her office.

     "Here are your photocopies Faith," she said picking up a folder from
her desk and handing it to her.  "and before I forget Anne, Mike West asked
for you. I told him you were having breakfast with Faith and he said it was
not urgent." She turned back to Faith and asked. "Is it still okay for you
to be on call, sort of from now on I mean?"

     "Definitely!" Faith replied then asked. "You mentioned a pager?"

     "Sure, I kept this one for you." Helen said handing her a small white
pager similar to the one Anne had produced the night before. "Some of them
are a bit bulky but this is a new model, it's much slimmer. It has a bleep
or vibration mode. You can select which you want." Faith noticed Anne
grinning mischievously at her from behind Helen but she managed to keep her
face expressionless as Helen showed her how to use it. "Your number is 966,
if the pager goes off just check the dial and it will tell you the code
number of the person calling and the phone extension the caller is on.
Anne's number is 977 and I am on 922 ... for anyone else just call
reception and they will give you the number you want."

     "Thank you Helen. I must pop upstairs for a minute but I won't be long
so please if you need me just call me." she answered, clipping the pager to
her belt and turning to Anne she gave her shoulder an affectionate
squeeze. "Same goes for you Anne, but I'll see you in the conference hall
in a few minutes anyway." She smiled at them both then turned and leaving
the office headed across the foyer to the stairs.

     The brief touch and parting tender glance had set Anne's heart racing
again, and as she watched the now familiar smooth sway of Faiths hips she
recalled the same sway and walk she had studied so admiringly on the way to
in the bedroom earlier that morning.  Only then Faith had been naked she
thought and as she watched Faith disappear from view, she smiled smugly to
herself.

     "And How's it going with Madam Faith?" Helens voice broke into her
thoughts jolting her back from her day-dreams. "And how the hell does she
do that! She doesn't walk does she, she just seems to glide, to float!"

     You should see the nude version Anne thought with amusement as she
turned to her. "I know, you wouldn't think that someone her height could be
so graceful and feminine would you!"

     "Well thank you Anne Wilde,!" Helen exclaimed pretending hurt. "you
have really made my day!"

     "Oh Helen, you know what I mean. You may be nearly the same height as
her but you're half her size and build. She must be a good 30/35
lb. heavier than you!"

     "185 lb. the photo said. I'm 150 ... yes, your not far out but let's
face it I'm a bean pole. I look like a famine refugee despite the fact that
I eat like a horse! Colin can be so charming at times you know, says he
reckons I've got worms!" They both laughed and Helen then asked. "Seriously
though Anne how is she, any problems?"

     "No Helen, she's a sweetie. Definitely no airs and graces there!" She
felt flustered and was inwardly embarrassed at the strength of her emotions
for Faith and fearful it might show, she quickly decided to leave. "I had
better go Helen." she said politely.  "and I must find out what Mike
wants. I'll see you later okay?"





~ 14 ~

     On reaching the conference hall it was Mike West himself who let her
in.  Immediately he saw her he grinned broadly. "Well well! So, things
worked out then after all. See, I told you you worry too much!" and seeing
her looking nervously round the hall he chuckled. "It's okay no one can
hear us, they are all in the office!"

      "Well yes, things are fine Mike," Anne smiled shyly. "But Mike she
..."

     "Come on Anne, I'm not daft! You know your secret is safe with me. I
gave my word and we're friends remember. Now, tell me all about it!"

     "I'll do no such thing!" she protested indignantly but she squeezed
his hand in gratitude and went on. "But thanks for being there for me
Mike. Now tell me, what did you want me for ... and anyway, how come you
know Faith and I, well that we are okay ..." her voice faded and as she
looked at him a slight glow of embarrassment crept up to lightly warm her
neck and cheeks.

     "I didn't want you for anything at all. I was just curious. Just
wondered how things turned out last night that's all. But after one look at
you I don't need to ask ... she obviously she didn't put you across her
knee and smack your bottom after all." He looked at her enquiringly then
grinned. "or there again, perhaps she did and that is why you are looking
so pleased with yourself ..."

     "I'll claim the fifth amendment on that." Anne retorted. "Let's just
say we are now very good friends!"

     "Well I suggest you wipe that satisfied look off your face then. You
look like the cat who polished off the cream and then had seconds. Talk
about radiant, God knows what you two must have got up to last night! She's
obviously good for you though."

     Anne chuckled quietly "Michael you do talk such rubbish!" and again
squeezing his hand affectionately she went on "You're not far wrong though!
Does it really show that badly?"

     "It shows to me but I don't think anyone else would guess. Mind you,
how you behave together in public will decide on whether the two of you get
away with it!"

     "I'll make a point of looking extremely bored when I'm with her!" Anne
joked then said. "Faith said she would meet me here so if she turns up
would you tell her I'll be back soon? There are things I must check and
Mike, Mike I know I don't have to say this but, well thanks again. I know
you think I'm daft for not coming out and all that but it is a lot easier
said than done. You must give me time and as far as Faith is concerned, on
an official basis if I'm still in the closet she is not only in it but she
has the door very firmly bolted! What with her job and all ... but I meant
what I said Mike. Thank you."

	"Forget it my love though you are quite right, I do think you're
daft. Both of you in fact. I mean who gives a toss these days and I don't
think anyone in their right mind would take the piss out of Faith, or you
for that matter! Anyway, I'll be in the office if you want me. I have
things to do."

     As she headed for her office Anne reflected on Mikes comment regarding
the cat having eaten all the cream and smiled. Thoughts of the forthcoming
night and the next two days flicked through her mind and she sighed
happily. Well I have to admit I do feel good ... obviously you are good for
me Faith Hollings, I just hope no one else notices my
"satisfaction". Thoughts of the future, of what might happen after the
conference also entered her mind briefly but she pushed them back. That's
days away yet she told herself, I'll worry about that when the time comes
... Briefly she dwelt on the fact that Mike now knew about their
relationship but quickly dismissed her concern. She reminded herself that
not only was he a very good friend but that also had it not been for him,
she might never have found the courage to approach Faith in the first
place. Anyway she muttered quietly. "I didn't tell him ... he guessed!"

     On reaching her office she sat down at her desk and opening her desk
drawer removed the conference folder. Beneath it lay the photos and a
twinge of sheer pleasure swept through her as she gazed at Faiths face
fixedly staring back at her.  "God how I love you." she murmured audibly
and reaching down she ran her finger tips gently over the picture but then,
with a sigh, she firmly pushed the drawer closed.  "Work!" she muttered and
opening the folder she began to read quickly through her check list.

     It was just on eleven thirty when after completing her rounds of the
various hotel departments that she finally got back to the hall. Everything
had seemed to be going according to plan and everyone concerned seemed
happy. On entering the theatre she looked round for Faith but apart from a
couple of Security Guards there was no one else to be seen. With a pang of
disappointment and mild concern she decided to see if Mike had seen her and
walked up to his office. Reaching the door she was about to knock when it
quickly opened and Mike stepped out, so swiftly in fact that they almost
collided.

     "Sorry Luv!" he chuckled boisterously and casually draping an
affectionate arm round her shoulders he asked. "And what are you looking so
glum about. As if I didn't know?"

     "I'm not looking glum!" Anne protested. "I was just wondering where
Faith had got to that's all." She glanced around the hall and turning back
to him added "I expected her to be here by now, I wonder what has happened
to her ..."

     "Ahhh!" Mike exclaimed triumphantly and gently taking her by the
shoulders he turned her round to face the back of the hall. "Try the
broadcasting room. In her little cubicle. You'll find her in there I think
sorting her papers out or something ..."  and bending down to her ear he
whispered. "She looks just as chuffed with life as you do so just you two
behave yourselves in there!"

      "Michael!" Anne exclaimed pretending shock but as she started to walk
up the aisle she looked over her shoulder and said quietly with a
smile. "But if you do come up, I suggest you knock as I'll have the door
locked. For security of course!"

     "Randy little bugger." Mike joked. "Anyway, I need to check on her as
well so sorry, I'm coming with you ..." and together they walked up the
aisle.

     "I know you were joking but crazy though it is, when I'm close to her
I really do feel randy" Anne confided with a coy smile. "I get so turned on
just looking at her Mike!" She giggled quietly as Mike pretended to be
disgusted then he laughed out loud and at that moment Faith appeared at the
broadcasting room doorway.

     "Okay you two, what's the joke then?" she smiled.

     "Mikes dirty mind," Anne said quickly. "but we shan't go into that
just now. Is everything all right with you Faith, you're my last port of
call. I have ticked everyone else off my list except Mike of course and I
thought we better sort him out between us!"

      "Charming!" Mike laughed. "And I should be so lucky to be sorted out
by two such lovely ladies!" and looking at Faith he asked with a
grin. "Have you any control over this one yet by the way Faith?"

     "No, not a lot!" Faith smiled and looking down at Anne she said "and
in answer to your question Anne, thank you yes. Everything is just fine."

     As they talked Faith, looking down at Anne, casually reached out and
picked a stray hair off the arm of her shirt and their eyes met and
held. Anne's heart beat quickened unmercifully and licking her lips she
swallowed. Taking a deep breath to steady herself she asked. "Is there
anything we can do to help you or are you all done now ... ?"

     "I've distributed the speech notes" Faith replied. "and was just going
to ask someone to help me do a sound and reception test although I'm sure
everything is okay but ... well then I was going to scoot off to hopefully
scrounge a coffee somewhere!"

     "That's no problem." Mike stated cheerfully. "We'll help with
both. What would you like us to do?"

     "Well, if one of you could use the stage microphone and one of you
take a seat in the auditorium and put a head set on we could do the sound
test right now!" Faith answered.

     "Fine! I'll take the stage " Mike said cheerfully. "and Anne you sit
yourself down somewhere and put on the head sets."

     "When you get to the stage just switch the microphone on Mike, put a
set of headphones on and then say something and I'll answer." She looked at
Anne and gently placing her hand on her arm she said. "and Anne, you can
then come back and report on how both of us sounded to you ..."

     Anne's eyes lingered affectionately on Faith until she had disappeared
into the sound room. The brief touch of Faiths hand on her arm had sent
shiver through her that again had churned her insides. She swallowed
thickly then, knowing that her face had warmed she turned and head bowed to
hide her blushes began walking back down the aisle.

     Mike who had stood patiently observing her survey of Faiths retreating
figure joined her. "My God," he murmured quietly. "you have got it bad
haven't you Anne!"

     Anne looked up at him. "Yes Mike, I'm afraid I have." and with a deep
sigh she said quietly with a nervous little smile. "I guess I really have
haven't I. I can't believe it Mike but I'm afraid I've fallen in love with
her ..."

     Mike chuckled. "I know ... I figured it was something like that last
night!" and putting his arm round her shoulder he gave her an encouraging
hug. "Come on, let's do as the lady asks!" They continued walking down the
aisle together and half way down Anne left his side and settled herself in
one of the seats and put on a set of head phones.

     In the sound room, seating herself at the desk, Faith slipped her
earpiece in place and switched the system on. Moments later she heard the
soft Welsh drawl of Mikes voice. " ... A camel in his hours of ease is full
of wisdom sand and fleas, but all his wisdom I understand, can't rid him of
his fleas and sand. Boom Boom!" He roared with laughter and, as though
closing a Disney cartoon, with a wave in her direction, he added. "and
that's all folks, that's all!"

     "I'm not going to translate that into Russian!" Faith retorted over
the air. "But it was loud and clear Mike. It came through fine for me this
end thanks. Anne, how did you hear him and how do I sound. Would you like
to pop back here to let me know!"  She turned the system off and from the
doorway returned Mikes wave as he headed for his office and she watched
Anne walking quickly up the aisle towards her.

	When she arrived they entered the room and quickly Anne closed the
door, bolted it and before Faith could speak, she had wrapped her arms
round her and was hugging her tightly.

	"God I've missed you." she gasped. "I just can't get you out of my
mind. It's horrible being away from you!"

     Faith stroked Anne's hair and kissed the top of her head. "Hey! I've
missed you too little one!" she said softly.

     "I'm not going to let you out of my sight again!" Anne joked looking
up at her.  "I can't stand the strain!" She squeezed herself even closer
and the haunting thought again flashed through her mind. ... but what
happens when you go, what happens in two days time ...

     "We'll worry about that when we get there." Faith answered as though
she had somehow miraculously read her mind and they kissed, first gently
then for a moment passionately. Pulling away Faith placed her finger over
Anne's lips. "Come on you, I've already got one pair if wet knickers in the
laundry bag. Another minute of this and I'll have to go and change again!"

     "Oh don't say things like that," Anne groaned. "I'll definitely come
up and help you this time!"

     "You'll definitely do no such thing Anne Wilde!" Faith laughed and she
pointed an admonishing finger at her "You young lady, just you behave
yourself from now on or no smacked botties for you tonight! Now come, let's
find that coffee, we've got about twenty minutes before I start work for
real!"

     Arriving at the hall where the reception had been held the night
before Anne led the way through the throng of people to the buffet table
where under the watchful eye of Douglas they were served coffee. The
crowded room was noisy with the hum of conversation and standing slightly
away from Faith Anne watched with a mixture of admiration and awe as with
an air of total confidence, she smoothly conversed with some of the
delegates in languages some of which she could not even identify.

     "She knows her stuff doesn't she." Mike West's voice interrupted her
silent homage and she turned and grinned at him.

     "Oh Mike isn't she just fantastic and you know something? I haven't
the faintest idea what she's talking about and yet I could stand here
listening and watching her for hours!"

     "Hmmm ... a definite case of idolisation I am afraid. There is no hope
for you now, you're really hooked!" He grinned and went on " ... and you be
careful now, that expression on your face is definitely not one of
boredom!"

     "Oh Mike don't be silly!" she teased pulling a face at him then she
looked at her watch. "I'd better rescue her in a minute though and pack her
off to the conference hall. The delegates should be moving in for the start
in a moment."

     "Oh I have a message for Faith from Helen." Mike said. "A Mr Howard
has arrived and was asking for her. At first she got the impression that it
was urgent and she was going to bleep her but apparently he then said it
wasn't important and that he would catch up with her later. Something about
a change of plans".

     A sudden cold shiver of foreboding slid through her and she looked at
him with alarm "Oh Mike. A change of plans? She's not going to leave is
she?"

     "I don't know luv." he said and seeing the look of concern on her face
added quickly. "Oh it's probably nothing, don't worry about it!"

     "Oh Mike, I couldn't bear it!" Her face showed her concern but with a
passive little sigh she again glanced at her watch and said. "Anyway,
whatever. I'd better get her out of here now or we'll all be in
trouble. It's past midday!"

     "Sure, I'll see you later Anne. I'd better get backstage myself" and
bending down to her whispered "and remember what I said earlier, keep your
little hands to yourself in there. She has work to do!" and before she
could reply he had swung round and walked away from her.

     For a moment, before moving over to Faiths side Anne again studied her
and as she gazed at her, she was again engulfed in an overpowering surge of
affection for her. I love you Faith Hollings she murmured silently, I love
you so much it hurts ...  and I don't want you to go ... Faith was talking
what she assumed to be Russian to three of the delegates and she felt a
brief twinge of annoyance when, as Faith talked avidly with one of them,
she noticed the other two glancing appreciatively and meaningfully down the
length of Faiths figure, quite obviously mentally undressing her. Typical
bloody males she thought but then she smiled to herself. I'spose I can't
really blame them. I've been doing exactly the same thing myself all
morning ... and moving to Faiths side she lightly touched the small of her
back and said formally.

     "Excuse me Miss Hollings, I am sorry to interrupt you but we must
leave now ..."

     Faith said something to the three men and turned to face her. Her gaze
filled with warmth and affection and as always, intensely penetrating. "We
should be moving on Faith." Anne said quietly. "The conference is about to
start."

      "Give me just a sec and I'll excuse myself." Faith smiled and turning
back to the delegates she spoke briefly to them. The men bowed politely to
her and then to Anne and turning back to Anne Faith said gently. "Okay
Wabbit, lets go!"

      As they threaded their way through the crowded room to the exit and
walked along the corridor to the hall Anne remembered Mr Howard. "Oh Faith,
your Mr Howard has arrived. He asked for you but then said not to bother
you. He said that he would see you later? Some thing about a change of
plans ..." She paused and looked at Faith apprehensively. "I hope there
isn't anything wrong Faith."

     "No little one, I'm sure nothing's wrong.!" Faith replied reassuringly
and seeing Anne's worried look she said. "He would certainly have found me
if there was a major problem. He probably just wants to run through the
programme with me!"

     "But I left him a copy of the agenda at reception Faith!" Anne
blurted, her anxiety suddenly apparent in her voice. "Faith he's not going
to send you away is he?"

     "Oh don't be daft, of course he's not going to send me away! I don't
see any other linguists around here do you?" Faith answered with a
reassuring smile.

     "No." Anne replied quietly, a little embarrassed at her outburst. "I
don't but I don't want to lose you so soon." and although relieved at
Faiths apparent lack of concern she was not convinced. "It was just that
you mentioned he was your boss or something and ..."

     "Well he is sort of. He gives me a lot of interesting work and you
should thank him actually as it was he who gave me this assignment. If it
wasn't for him we would never have met and anyway, you won't lose me that
easily, and that's a promise!"

	They had arrived at the conference hall and entering the open doors
under the watchful eye of Mike, who now stood with two other security men
studying the arriving delegates, Anne could not reply.

     "Have a nice day you two" Mike called cheerfully as they passed him
and he gave Anne a knowing grin. She grinned back and she and Faith,
threading their way through the now rapidly filling auditorium, walked up
the aisle together.

     On entering the broadcasting room Faith removed her jacket, adjusted
the chair and settled herself at the control desk. She watched Anne lock
the door and smiled.  "This little one I am sorry to say is where life will
get rather boring for you. I'm afraid once they start I have to translate
continually until they break. That's why Mark, Mark Howard, insisted on
sessions lasting no more than hour at a time. Then there's supposed to be a
fifteen to twenty minute break for me to rest my voice. They only allow
sessions go on continuously if there are two or more interpreters."

     "I don't mind. I'll just sit and watch over you." Anne said. "and I
have my bleep in case I'm needed." and crossing to her side she put her
arms round Faiths shoulders.  "But I'm not going to wait a whole hour for a
kiss and cuddle. You can jolly well give me one now to keep me going!" They
kissed softly, their mouths opened and their tongues toyed and stroked as
they tasted each other.

     "Oh Faith." Anne groaned pulling away breathlessly and stepping
back. "I know I must leave you alone but it is going to be sooo so
difficult." She gave her a final lingering look, her hand brushed her cheek
affectionately then she moved away and with a cheerful grin she said. "But
I did promise ... I will behave. So, as Mike would say, you ferkoffee?"

     "Well thank you Miss Wilde!" Faith chuckled and glancing out of the
window and making final adjustments to her earpiece she said. "and you can
keep it coming little one, despite Marks insistence on the maximum of
hourly sessions they can go on longer or seem to do so just keep topping me
up. I drink it in sips between chatting and I must warn you, once they
start out there I do have to translate word for word so don't think that
I'm ignoring you. I don't want you feeling offended."

     "Oh Faith I understand completely and know you would never
intentionally offend me." Anne replied and as she spoke a red light lit up
on the wall in front of them and looking through the window Anne saw a man
standing at the microphone on the stage.

     "That's our Mark." Faith muttered looking at her watch. "Eyes down and
look in, were are now on the air!" and she flipped the "Live" switch on and
a red light lit up on the wall above. For a moment she was silent then in a
soft but deliberate voice she began talking in what Anne assumed was
Russian.

     Quickly she made the coffee sat down opposite her and she watched. The
Russian dialogue sounds quite pleasant she thought. I've never heard it
spoken before and not understanding a word I'm surprised. I thought it
would be a very rough sounding language, but the way she's talking it isn't
at all ... maybe because it's her ...  maybe it is just because it is Faith
talking ...

     Faiths face was calmly relaxed as she talked and sitting back Anne
sipped her coffee and watched in silent homage. She wanted to move back to
her side, to hold herself against her and touch her and as her eyes
travelled down her body she finally had to look away as she became acutely
aware of the mounting ache of her yearning for her.

     It was some time later when, as she was just about to get up and make
a third coffee Faith sat back in her chair and removing her earpiece
flicked the switch off.

	"Okay Wabbit, that's it for now. Apparently luncheon is now being
served!"  She looked up at the clock on the wall. "Not bad, an hour and ten
minutes. That was just the introductory speech, I hope it hasn't bored the
pants off you." and with a meaningful sly grin she said. "If it has we had
better go up stairs quick!"

     	"Oh yes please!" Anne crossed over to her and hugged her. "I wish!"
she chuckled. "and since when did my having my pants on stop you having me
before."  she giggled then she looked at her seriously. "I want you so much
Faith. Just sitting here looking at you, it's driving me crazy!" She gave
her a quick kiss then reluctantly pulled away. "But I guess we had better
be sensible and go now, go and be sociable to the maddening crowd!"

     "Yes we must. Apparently there are pre-lunch drinks in the Reception
Hall where ever that is then lunch it's self. I must be back here at two
forty five for the next session, that's a shade less than an hour and
fifteen minutes!"

     "Come then. Our public await us!" Anne said quietly, taking her hand
and kissing the backs of her fingers. Leaving the control room, as they
walked down the aisle to the main exit , she stayed close to Faiths
side. After a brief chat with Mike at the door they walked on out of the
Conference Hall and under her guidance, duly arrived at the Reception Hall.

     The Reception Hall was the hotel ballroom and looking round Faith
quickly counted about twenty tables laid up for lunch. Ten covers to each
table, that's two hundred people she reflected. To the right was a long bar
and the area was already filled with delegates.

     "I didn't want a drink anyway!" Anne chuckled looking at the melee.

     "Chablis Ladies? It is chilled of course!" They turned and Douglas
stood behind them, accompanied by a tall curvaceous red headed waitress who
was carrying a tray of glasses filled with white wine.

     "You're an Angel Douglas!" Anne smiled taking a glass and as Faith
took hers she noticed the waitress give Faith a bold, if not challenging
smile followed by a swift but very thorough and very obvious full length
appraising scan. The inspection completed, she gazed back, levelling her
eyes quite openly at her. The look showed both admiration and brazen
approval of what she had seen and it left Anne in no doubt as to her
feelings for Faith or for that matter, her sexual leanings. With an
audacious grin the waitress turned away to offer wine to other guests but
before she moved on she managed a quick but meaningful over the shoulder
"puppy eyes" glance at Faith.  Faith glanced at Anne and gave her a small
smile as their eyes met and Anne's scowled her disapproval then with a
gentle shake of her head, she grinned.

     "I have reserved a small table for you both Miss Anne. Table 11."
Douglas informed them. "You two ladies, Mr Hilden and Miss Helen, Mr West
if he has time and another gentleman, a Mr Howard. Mr Howard gave
instructions that I seat him at your table Miss Faith, I trust that is in
order?"

     "Oh yes that's fine thank you Douglas, he's the boss man." Faith
answered.  "Better keep the chiefs happy!"

     "But absolutement!" Douglas smiled, bowing slightly to Faith and
followed by the wine bearing waitress he headed off in the direction of the
crowded bar section of the hall.

     "Marvellous!" Anne murmured, her eyes following the seductively
undulating sway of the disappearing waitress. "Do you have any more
admirers Faith, I sincerely hope my desire for you isn't as obvious as
hers!"

     "I really don't know what your talking about Miss Wilde." Faith
chuckled and bending towards her whispered "I only have eyes for you ma
petite biche, I promise!"

     "Merci Mademoiselle." Anne said quietly and Faith smiled.

     "Very good! Your accent is excellent!" Faith grinned at that moment
they were interrupted.

     "Faith my dear how was St. Petersburg? I hope they have been looking
after you here!" Faith smiled at the tall dark haired man who had joined
them who Anne recognised immediately as Mark Howard and she was surprised
when as they shook hands he kissed Faith affectionately on the cheek. Faith
turned to Anne.

      "Mark, meet Anne Wilde - Anne Mark Howard." and turning back to him
she said. "Anne is the conference co-ordinator here Mark and she's been
looking after me superbly and as far as St. Petersburg was concerned it was
freezing! Something like 20o below when I left. I can't understand why
people live there, though it is in fact in parts a lovely city."

     "Faith is very special Mr Howard and we would be lost without her."
Anne said politely shaking hands with him. "I have tried my best to look
after her!"

     "Yes Anne, she is special and please call me Mark, I don't stand too
much on the formalities of etiquette!" and abruptly he turned back to
Faith. "I won't talk shop now Faith but we do have to talk, some thing has
come up and I need your help."

     Anne felt the same little chill of alarm she had felt when Mike
mentioned Mark wanting to see Faith earlier and she watched with renewed
apprehension as Mark took a glass of wine from Faiths admiring waitress who
had returned and was now hovering close to Faith. What does he mean Anne
wondered. Is she going to have to leave early ... leave before the
conference finishes? Desperately she fought against the sense of foreboding
that had suddenly enveloped her and forcefully reminded herself that she
was an "optimist" and should behave like one. As she silently reflected on
the possibilities of Faiths future they were joined by Brian Hilden and
Helen and a moment later Mike West. Taking a deep breath, and hiding her
concern, and though still apprehensive, she smiled cheerfully at them.

     The Lunch passed uneventfully and as they all left the hall to return
to the conference Anne felt decidedly better. If it had been a matter of
urgency she told herself Mark would surely have brought the matter up. The
opportunity had arisen several times for him to do so but as he and Faith
chatted their conversation had all been about the Russian trip ... he had
not once mentioned anything about her changing her schedule. But as they
walked back to the hall however she became decidedly unsettled and seeing
her crestfallen expression Faith asked quietly. "Are you okay little one?"

     "Of course!" Anne lied, but when they entered the control room and she
had quickly closed and locked the door behind her she rushed up to Faith
and put her arms round her. "Faith what is happening?" she blurted unable
to hold back. "Why does he want to see you?  Please, I must know ..."

     Faith, noticing the distress in Anne's voice and seeing the deep
concern on her face pulled her in close and held her. "Hey, what's all this
about little one?" she asked softly.

	"Faith I just know he's going to ask you to go away! I just know
it!" Anne gasped tearfully. "and I can't bear the thought of you going
... we haven't talked or anything and there is so much I want to say to you
and if you go I ..."

	"Hey hey! Just hold on there!" Faith interrupted raising Anne's
chin with her thumb and forefinger to look down at her. "I'm not going
anywhere, well not yet anyway!" She put her arms round her again and
rocking her gently she kissed her hair and in a quiet soothing tone
said. "Mark has already said he will see me at dinner tonight so whatever
his problem is, I'm certainly going to be here tonight what ever happens."

     Anne pulled back and looked at her. "I'm sorry, I know you think I'm
being silly but I don't want you to just go. I need to talk to you and, and
things ..."

     Faith looked into the big blue eyes that gazed up at her, moist with
the suspicion of tears. She reached for her and pulled her close again and
held her tightly, pressing Anne's cheek into the comforting swell of her
breasts. Affectionately she cuddled her and gently she stroked her hair.

	"Shhh ... Come ma petite biche, we'll have plenty of time to talk
and ...  and plenty of time for things too, especially tonight! ... and do
you honestly believe I could leave you and just go off after last night?
... with the relationship that we've now formed, do you? You've become very
very special to me Anne Wilde and I wouldn't dream of letting that just
fade into the past."

     "Oh I do hope so Faith." Anne said pulling away. Gingerly she dabbed
her eyes with a tissue and looking down at Faiths shirt she smiled
coyly. "First it was your sheets and now I've messed your shirt. It's wet
and, and I'm afraid there's a little lipstick smudge there too ... I'm
sorry ..." She sniffed and looked up at Faith wide eyed and shyly bit her
bottom lip.

     Faith inspected the small damp marks and tell-tale smudge and looking
back at her she smiled. "I'll wear my jacket, it will cover the evidence
and how about we try your sheets tonight, that will even things up okay?
Now come, I must get ready and ..." she smiled at Anne and went on
light-heartedly, "and what about that coffee I was promised?"

     She had been concerned at Anne's outburst but also gratified that Anne
had shown the emotion she had. It was comforting to know this wasn't just a
brief sexual encounter for her she thought, not a one night pull. She
busied herself with the earpiece and made herself comfortable and when Anne
returned as she waited for the kettle to boil, she affectionately squeezed
her hand and smiled. "You okay now?"

     "Of course." Anne answered. "I'm fine, I really am and I'm sorry
Faith. I let myself get carried away there for a moment. It sort of built
up ... "specially after seeing that waitress flirt with you. Honestly I'm
all right now." She smiled and added.  "and especially since I now know
that your sleeping in my bed tonight!"

     Faith did not have time to answer. The red light lit up and quickly
with a final adjustment to her earpiece she threw the switch and giving
Anne a brief lingering look and a smile that sent shivers through her she
turned away. "Good afternoon fellow delegates ..." she began.



    ~ 15 ~

     Sitting back in her chair and curling her legs beneath her Anne
listened to the soft gentle sound of Faiths voice and it was quite some
time later that she suddenly realised that Faith was actually speaking
English and that she hadn't registered a word. Twice she made more coffee
and though she tried on both occasions not to disturb her when she gave it
to her she warmed when as without pausing in her dialogue Faith had reached
out and affectionately and intimately caressed the cheeks of her bottom.

     The minutes ticked by until suddenly with a flick of her hand, Faith
finally switched the system off and leaning back in her chair removed her
earpiece. Turning to Anne she smiled at her and raising her arms above her
head, straightening her legs out and lifting her feet off the ground, she
stretched. Then, swivelling round on her chair to face her, she said with a
grin. "So, How's my baby? You've thirty minutes to tell me all your
troubles!"

     Anne had watched as Faith raised her arms and noted how the material
of her shirt tightened against the swell of her breasts. She looked
lustfully down at the long legs that pointed towards her. "Just keeping my
hands off you is the only problem I've got at the moment, and if you
stretch like that in front of me again I can't promise that!  You've got me
going all gooey just looking at you!" She stood up and crossed over to
her. "I believe it's Tea and Bickies time." She said and giving her a quick
hug she kissed her then moved to the door. Just as she went to slip the
bolt there was a knock and she turned to Faith who quickly slipped her
jacket on then nodded and with a smile Anne turned back and opened the
door.

     It was Mark Howard.

     "Would you two ladies allow me to escort you to the tea room?" he
asked politely giving them a slight, courteous bow.

     "Well thank you Mark! We'd be delighted and honoured!" Faith answered
laughing good-naturedly and leaving the office the three of them walked
down the aisle towards the exit, Mark leading the way.

     "You'll be pleased to know everyone is delighted with you performance
as always Faith!" Mark called over his shoulder and smiling to Anne
said. "Did you know Anne, Faith is the only interpreter that I have ever
known who gets fan mail.  We even have requests for recordings of her
voice. People who have never even met her, they see her, hear her voice and
that's it, They're hooked. And she has men and women in her fan club Anne
and they couldn't care less what she's saying! And then there are the
requests for photos ..."

     "Mark, please you're exaggerating and your also embarrassing me."
Faith exclaimed interrupting him and looking at Anne she said. "I told you
he was a problem didn't I. I suspect he's after something as well and I'm
normally right.  Whenever he starts to flatter me he's usually warming up
to ask a favour!"

     Mark looked at Faith with a feigned hurt expression. "Faith! How
unkind. That's not true! Well, not normally it isn't!"

     They left the theatre and on reaching the Reception Hall were met at
the door by Douglas who politely indicated a corner table. "Miss Anne, Miss
Faith, Mr Howard sir, if you would like to go over there to the corner
table Leanne will look after you."

     They thanked him and crossed the room as instructed and Anne grinned
at Faith as she recognised 'Leanne' as the admiring waitress from lunch
time. She watched with a mixture of smouldering anger and amusement as the
woman again openly flirted with Faith. She poured them their tea, politely
pushing the cups across the table to herself and Mark but with Faith she
not only asked if she had a preference of tea or coffee but asked if she
wanted sugar and milk. Adding the sugar for her she handed Faith the cup
and picking up a salver laden with biscuits and small cakes offered them to
her.

     "Would Miss Hollings like coffee, tea or me?" Anne quietly mimicked a
short time later and seeing that Mark was out of ear shot talking to a
delegate. Giving Faith a sarcastic smile she added in almost a
whisper. "Perhaps Miss Hollings would like me to give her a quick blow job
under the table to help relax her?"

     Faith studied Anne over her coffee cup, her eyes smiling with
amusement. "You really can be quite delightfully obscene when you want to
can't you." she said quietly.

     Anne grinned and seeing Mark was still out of earshot said "When I am
with you yes ..." and then still imitating Leanne's Australian accent, she
said "Tell you what Mate, I'll claw her bloody eyes out if she lays a
finger on you, or anything else for that matter!"

     Faith chuckled quietly as she looked at Anne and munching on her
biscuit she said.  "Just you behave yourself ... and for the record, your
Australian accent is quite appalling!"

      Anne smiled sheepishly then said. "Well honestly, just look at her!
If she drools any more I'll have to wipe her chin. God knows what sort of
state her knickers must be in."

     "Anne!" Faith exclaimed wide eyed but grinning at the same time. "For
goodness sake behave!"

     Anne glared with mock anger at Leanne then turned back to Faith and
smiled coyly. Faith wrinkled her nose at her with amused acknowledgement
but their momentary privacy was suddenly ended by the arrival of more
delegates and Mark also turned and rejoined them.

     Anne watched as Faith was rapidly surrounded by delegates but in what
seemed only a few minutes a bell rang and everyone began to head back to
the conference hall. Anne watched as Leanne made a point of taking Faiths
empty cup and plate from her, her fingers 'accidentally' just happening to
brush Faiths as she did so and when Faith glanced at Anne Anne raised her
eyebrows and looked to the ceiling in mock resignation.

     Together they made their way to the theatre and when they entered
Evania suddenly appeared and hugging Faith affectionately spoke briefly to
her in Russian.  Faith answered her and they then both turned and looked at
Anne and Evania grinned and said something again in Russian and left. When
they reached the privacy of the control room Anne turned to Faith as she
bolted the door. "Do I barricade the door? ...  just to make sure your not
accosted by all your admirers and potential lovers during the speeches?"

     "Anne shhh!" Faith said quietly as she sat at her desk. "You know your
grossly exaggerating!"

     "Huh! I wish." Anne retorted. "And what did the magnificent Evania
want? As if I didn't know ... and why did she look at me like that?"

     Faith looked at her, thoughtful for a moment then said. "You really
want to know?  I shouldn't tell you really as it will boost you ego
unbearably. But okay I'll tell you.  Firstly she joked that I was avoiding
her and seeing you were with me she then asked if you and I had a thing
going. I told her yes, we had. I told her yes ... and that we had become
lovers and that you had slept the night with me. She said you were a very
lucky girl and that she was very jealous. She also suggested that we should
have a threesome which needless to say I declined saying I wanted you all
to myself.  Believe me now?"

     Anne stared at Faith in disbelief. "Oh Faith how lovely of you!
... and yes, of course I believe you." Then she smiled and said
cheerfully. "but I did need reassurance. Let's face it, both Evania and
Leanne are very striking women compared to me ... I'm only little and ..."

     "I told you last night Anne Wilde." Faith interrupted, keeping a
vigilant eye on the stage. "You talk too much and at the moment your
talking garbage! Just remember young lady, you've already shown me in the
most delightful way that you're, and I quote '... just the right height and
size ...' and she grinned as she slipped her earpiece in and looking out at
the theatre again said "so how about some more coffee and a little less of
the rabbit Wabbit?".

     "Coffee coming up." Anne smiled and when, turning to put the kettle
on, and with another very bad imitation of Leanne's accent, she said. "Geez
sport I'll do just anything to please you Sheila!"

     Faith toyed with her earpiece and looking over to her said
gently. "Anne Wilde your are incorrigible and that accent, it really has to
be the worst I have ever heard.  It's diabolical!" and without looking at
her said quietly "but I love you anyway!" and throwing the switch she began
translating.

     ~

     Anne lowered herself unsteadily on to her chair totally numbed by
Faiths parting words. Her hands were suddenly moist and had began trembling
slightly. Her temples throbbed noisily and her heart pounded in her chest
and suddenly she was short of breath. Barely noticing Faiths calm
pleasantly familiar voice as she sat translating, she sat motionless,
staring at her dumbfounded. Faiths arms rested on the desk and she was
toying with a thin gold propelling pencil and mesmerised Anne watched the
long fingers sliding up and down it's length as repeatedly she turned it
end to end.

     She looked up at the clock on the wall ... nearly four thirty ... I
can't speak to her for at least an hour.  Nothing in the world she thought
could I have wanted more than to hear her say those words and as she sat
staring at her her mind was in a whirl. She just told me she loved me
... she said it... she did say it, she said she loved me ... but I love you
anyway! ...  but did she mean what she said, was she serious? ... or was
she joking? ... she said ... but ... Oh God but I have a million questions
Faith, and it all ends up as just one.  Did you really really mean it ...

     The kettle clicked loudly making her jump and getting up quickly she
made coffee.  Thankfully her hands were no longer shaking and her breathing
was normal again but as she placed the coffee next to her, though Faiths
Russian dialogue didn't falter Faith looked down and touched Anne's
hand. Briefly her fingers closed affectionately on her wrist and gave her a
gentle squeeze. Anne shivered at the contact and briefly she touched Faiths
hand, then returning to her chair she sat down again.  Her temples were
throbbing again and her heart still thumped unmercifully and with amused
resignation she registered the smooth warmth in her groin brought on by her
touch.  She's made me wet again she sighed. She just touched my hand and I
am leaking like a sieve ... and curling her feet up beneath her, with a
contented smile, she picked up her own coffee and adoringly watched Faith
translating.

     As she sat patiently watching and listening to Faiths soothing voice
she sipped her coffee and she slowly tried to pull her thoughts
together. Trying desperately to make sense of all that had happened since
Faith had so dramatically entered her life. She tried to formulate a plan
for the future.  I must talk seriously to her she decided. I must find out
exactly where I stand. She smiled as she recalled Faith saying how
courageous she'd been in making the first move and thinking back realised
that a disaster it would have been if Faith had been "straight" and had
been offended by her confession.

     A little shiver swept through her as she reflected briefly on what
might have been and her pulse quickened even more. But no, the worst had
not happened ...  instead we made love. We made beautiful sensual and
uninhibited love. We slept together, showered together and then, and then
more passionate lovemaking ... and this morning, after the bathroom
seduction, the ultimate sexual pleasure .... Soixante neuf the French call
it ...her insides churned as she recalled the sexual gratification and
beauty of the act .... Her scent and then the taste of her wetness as it
began to flow...  the touch of her body above me ... the feel of her firm
thighs and buttocks and the softness of her breasts on my tummy .... and at
the same time, her reciprocal caresses and her ministrations to my own
eager body ....

	Anne sighed as she felt the tingling of her sex responding to the
erotic memories ...and then today she thought, she has said such wonderful
things to me ...  "ma petite biche", "my darling" and, and then finally
those magic words.  "but I love you anyway!" ...

	Our relationship has changed. Dramatically changed in the last
twenty four hours.  Now we are lovers. Sexually, mentally and physically
... but is it possible she could have fallen in love with me? I fell in
love with her fast enough so I guess it's quite possible ... but could I
really dare hope ... Her stomach turned as suddenly her mind registered the
possibility that to Faith it could be just a inconsequential "par for the
course" sexual interlude. A short lived conference romance ... Oh God will
it all end tomorrow when she leaves she wondered.

     A change in speakers caused a brief break and Faith paused. Turning to
Anne she pursed her lips and blew her a kiss and wrinkling her nose up she
smiled at her.

     Anne blew a kiss back just in time as Faith turned back and continued
to translate.  The brief visual contact and affectionate exchange had
instantly pacified her. The gesture of affection and the softly blown kiss
had dissolved the negative feelings of a moment ago and replaced them now
with a feeling of contentment. Sighing softly she happily hugged her knees
to her chest and settled back in her chair. She glanced again at the
clock. Why does time always crawl so when you want it to fly she thought as
her eyes strayed back to Faith. Her desire for her was overwhelming and the
more she watched her the more she wanted her. I'm in love she thought
happily. Anne Wilde, you're in love ...and you're in love with a woman who
you have known of just twenty four hours ... Oh God I wish I could tell you
I love you ... I want to tell you how much I want you and how much you mean
to me ... She sat watching her for what seemed an eternity until finally
Faith sat back and flicking the transmit switch off, she looked across at
her.

     "Nearly done little one, not long now!" she said quietly and Anne
slipped off her chair and crossed over to her. Picking up the empty coffee
cup and saucer she looked at her, her face serious.

     "Faith, when we finish here, can we go straight up stairs to our room?
I mean, well you know, not socialise in the bar and things first. It's
important to me.  I really do have to talk to you about ... about something
... "

     Faith raising an eyebrow tilted her head and grinned and was about to
joke with her but seeing her expression changed her mind. "Of course Of
course little one." The red light flicked back on interrupting any further
discussion and Faith turned away and switching the set back on continued to
translate.

     Patiently Anne again sat watching her. She ached with a desperate
yearning for physical contact with her. She longed to reach out to her but
even more she longed for clarification of what their relationship was going
to be in the future. This beautiful woman she thought, this beautiful woman
who has suddenly entered my life in such a devastating, spectacularly
sensual and psychological way ... A couple of lines from a poem she had
read somewhere came to mind and she recited them to herself as she gazed in
silent adoration ...

     ... with you my love I have a love, a love that's deep and true
	with you my love, I am in love, and I know not what to do ...

     The smooth soft tone of Faiths voice had soothed her into a
pleasurable state of enchanted oblivion and she jumped when suddenly there
was a light tap on the door.

     Quickly she stood up and crossed the room and glancing through the
two-way window and her heart sank. Mark Howard stood outside the door.

     "Damn" she muttered under her breath. "That's all I need now!" but
quickly she opened the door, let him in and politely motioned him to a
chair. He smiled acknowledgement and sat down, declining her silent offer
of coffee with a shake of his head and Anne sat down on the remaining chair
next to him, feeling decidedly uncomfortable and also feeling strangely
resentful towards his arrival. She was acutely apprehensive as to his plans
for Faith but at the moment her worst fear was that he might in some weird
way pick up her feelings for Faith. I know it's crazy she told herself,
there is no way, in fact no reason for him to even suspect but ...
Desperately she wanted to present the image of a cool calm and efficient
business woman but she was experiencing great difficulty in even trying to
sit still and her sigh of relief some minutes later when Faith finally
finished talking was almost audible.

     "Hi Mark" Faith called after switching the system off. "And what do we
owe the honour of such a visit may I ask?" She asked the question with a
broad smile as she removed her earpiece. "I am correct in assuming that my
official capacity has now ended until tomorrow am I not? I know of course
that I am on call in case of an emergency but ..."

     "Absolutely Faith! You are quite correct. Unless as you say, there is
an emergency.  Dinner tonight is strictly optional and informal. I do
believe though ..."  and he looking questioningly at Anne. "That in the
reception hall there are free drinks this evening from seven ..."

     Anne nodded agreement. "Yes!" she said quietly. "That is so."

     "Good, then perhaps I may ask you two ladies to join me to accept the
kind hospitality of the hotel and perhaps dine with me afterwards?  It will
I promise be just the three of us, well actually four as Mike West may join
us but I promise," and he grinned at Faith crossing his heart in a dramatic
show of sincerity. "No conference business chat!"

     "Careful Anne!" Faith said feigning seriousness for a
moment. "Remember what I told you earlier. When Mark is this charming he's
after something. I'll double the bet to a hundred to one he's softening me
up for a favour! He's also a tight fisted bugger and free drinks are a
green light to him so don't be deceived by his charm!" She was smiling now
and looking at Mark she raised her eyebrows questioningly and Anne realised
she was teasing him.

     Mark looked down at his feet with a slight show of embarrassment and
cleared his throat. Looking up he glanced at Anne and grinning, shook his
head. "She knows me too well Anne! Still, I know my Faith pretty well
too. Obviously a bit of bribery is called for, a few vodkas and diet cokes
followed by some good food and fine wine eh Faith?"

     Faith laughed. "Well, that might help but I'm not committing myself to
anything.  We'll have the seduction first and then the chat later. Right
Anne!"

     "And whose side are you on Anne?" Mark asked looking at her
enquiringly and smiled. "As if I didn't know."

     "Oh definitely Faiths." Anne exclaimed with a chuckle but a pang of
concern immediately slid through her. Had she answered to emphatically? and
his comment, could he really have picked up her real feelings for Faith?

     "Yeah well that figures, okay so I guess I will have to chat you both
up then."  He stood up and Anne looked across at Faith who was also now
standing, rubbing the stiffness in the back of her neck.

     "Fine Mark! We'd be delighted to join you!" she said then glanced at
Anne and raised her eyebrows in question. "Anne I am sorry, I'm being very
rude and presumptuous. I didn't ask if you had plans of your own and I
assumed you would join us. Please, will you?  I think I might need your
support as he can be a real charmer and smoothie!"

     Anne nodded. "I have no other arrangements and I would love to join
you both, and I thank you both for the invitation." She smiled to herself
as Faith looked at her.  ...  you gorgeous creature, you know only too well
that I wouldn't dream of going anywhere without you and if I'd had any
other arrangements you know very well I'd have instantly cancelled them ...

     Faith moved over to her side and stood close. Casually she draped an
arm round her shoulders and gave her a little hug. "Good, two against one
then!"

     "Fine" Mark exclaimed. "I'll be the envy of every man in the room and
looking at you two, a few of the women as well I suspect. Particularly
having seen some of the staff and delegates here! That Russian woman is
quite something Faith don't you think?" he said with a grin.

     "Not my type Mark!" Faith joked. Anne had blushed instantly at Marks
comment and turned away to hide her discomfort but Faith came to her
rescue.  Affectionately she put her arm round her shoulder again. "Behave
yourself Mark!" she said sternly, though she was smiling at him as she
spoke. "It's all right Anne, Mark is one of the very few people outside my
own private circle of friends who knows I'm a lesbian. I trust him
implicitly Anne as he is I assure you a very good and sincere friend. Being
the observant little bugger that he is I guess it didn't take him long to
figure out our relationship."

     Anne turned and looked first at Faith then at Mark in total
disbelief. Her neck and face were on fire and she swallowed, unable to
speak.

     "She is quite correct Anne and knowing her as well as I do it took me
a very short time to realise that she had found a ... a friend in
you. Faith is a very dear friend of mine and I am truly delighted for her
and for you. More actually than you will ever know and to allay your
obvious concern, I assure you I would never divulge anything of a personal
nature concerning her or you for that matter.  I give you my word on that!"

     "Oh dear me ..." Anne gasped. She looked again from Mark to Faith who
smiled at her encouragingly and though she had been staggered at the sudden
confirmation of her previous concerns, she gave a little sigh and put her
arm round Faiths waist. "Well actually, I'm afraid someone else knows."
She looked up at Faith and went on. I'm sorry Faith but Mike West is a very
sincere and very close friend to me. He has known me for a long time and
has also known of my ... well my gender preferences."  She smiled shyly and
went on "and though I actually didn't tell him, as Mark has done, he
guessed about us immediately he saw us together." She then looked at Mark.
"Mark, Mike is a true friend to me and I trust him implicitly as Faith does
you. If Faith has such a trust in you then I of course will do so too but,
but I do find the situation at this moment rather awkward and extremely
embarrassing to say the least!"

     "Please don't be embarrassed Anne and your trust in me will truly be
honoured."  Marks tone was one of genuine sincerity and Anne felt more at
ease as with a broad smile he turned away from them and diplomatically
changed the subject.  "Okay then you two! It's settled, I'll see you both
at seven in the bar!"

     "Er ... can we make it seven thirty, seven thirty'ish to eight'ish
Mark, it's already a quarter to six now and I'd like to shower and freshen
up properly and change. I'm sure Anne does as well ..."

     "Sounds fine to me!" Mark affirmed. "I feel a bit like a used rag
myself!" and walking to the door he held it open to them and dutifully they
filed out.

     Faith waited as Anne locked the door behind them and as they walked
down the isle of the now deserted theatre Faith slipped her fingers under
Anne's long hair and caressed the back of her neck. Anne turned and looked
up at her with a look of gratitude then turning to Mark Faith said. "I'd
better check with Helen in case she has any problems then if all is well
we'll go up and put our Glad Rags on Mark."

     Faiths hand still lingered on her neck and Anne moved close to her
side as they walked down to the exit. Only when they reached and entered
the foyer did she move away.

     "Excuse me Miss?" Faith jested to Helen when they arrived at the
reception counter. "But may my pardner and I go to our rooms please, we've
finished our work and further more, this man is harassing us!"

      They all laughed and Helen nodded. "No problem, I trust we will have
the pleasure of your company for drinks later?"

     "Mark is going to chat us both up. Promised to wine and dine us!"
Faith joked.  "We are sure he is after something and what ever it is, it is
going to cost him plenty!"

     "Yeah yeah yeah okay, I admit I do need to talk about some future
plans that I have but it will be I assure you be a light and informative
discussion!" He chuckled looking at Helen and then looked at the ceiling
with an expression of exasperated resignation. "I've been warned!"

     "We'll see you later then Mark." Faith said smiling at him and she
turned to Anne.  "Come!" she said quietly. "Time that you and I went away
to prepare our defences!"

     As they walked together to the stairway Anne purposely kept a gap
between them in case they were being watched but the closer they came to
their rooms the more emotional she felt herself becoming. Marks last
statement had instantly prompted a flood of concern about Faith and her
possible departure and when she finally got to her door and opened it she
hurriedly pulled Faith inside.

     Quickly shutting it behind them she put her finger to her lips and
hurried across the room to her bedroom to check they were alone. When she
was satisfied they were she rushed back to Faith and flung her arms round
her and hugging her tightly she gasped.  "Oh Faith! Alone at last!"

     Faith lent back against the door and putting her arms round her
soothingly stroked her back and held her close. Anne pressed into her,
nuzzling her face against the pillowing softness of her breasts, then
taking a deep breath but still clinging on tightly, she began to pour out
her heart.

     "Faith, I know you'll think I'm stupid," she blurted. "But I have to
talk to you and I know I'm going to say this all wrong Faith but, well I
know you said that about me to Evania and that I was not to worry about her
or Leanne but what is going to happen to us Faith? What happens when you
have to leave, go away, and you will I know you will. Mark"s going to send
you off somewhere I know it, I know it and what will you do about me? You
won't just forget me will you Faith?" Her voice was becoming choked with
emotion and though she tried desperately to fight it her eyes began to show
signs of tears and in a moment she began to sob quietly. "Faith you're not
going to leave me are you, please don't go away and forget about me Faith,
I don't want our relationship to end like that Faith, you mean so much to
me ..."

     Faith pried herself from Anne's hold and placing her hands on her
shoulders held her at arms length. Gently she shook her. "Anne Wilde! Will
you just sush!" she said sternly but kindly. "Just for one minute will you
be quiet!"

     Anne looked up at her and nodded. Biting her lower lip she wiped a
tear from her cheek with the back of her hand. She was about to speak again
but Faith, anticipating her, quickly bent down and kissed her firmly on the
mouth and at the same time, scooped her up in her arms and carrying her
bodily, walked quickly through to the bedroom.

      Anne put her arms round Faiths neck and breaking their kiss began to
sob again and burying her face in the crook of Faiths neck she finally
blurted out what she had been wanting to say for so long. "Oh Faith I feel
awful, so stupid you can't understand but ... but Faith I'm sorry but, but
I have fallen in love with you Faith. I'm in love with you and can't help
myself. I just love you so much ..." She sniffed noisily and went on. "So
now I've said it, so now you know. I just don't know what I'll do if I
loose you ..."  She gulped for air and before Faith could speak she raced
on, "Faith I know last night was fantastic. It truly was but Faith it's not
just the wonderful sex we had, Faith it's everything about you. Faith I'm
so in love with you and I couldn't bear it if you went away ..."

     Faith had reached the edge of Anne's bed and as Anne was holding her
so tightly she leant forward and they fell on to it, landing with Anne
beneath her.  Reaching up she unwound Anne's arms and holding her now tear
streaked face in her hands she again kissed her forcefully on the
mouth. She pressed down hard, silencing the verbal outburst, and the sobs,
and only when Anne began to respond to her embrace did she ease away.

     "Now you listen in young lady, I have something to say, okay?" she
said softly.

     Anne was gasping for air and nodded but then blurted. "I know it's
only been twenty four hours since we met Faith but I do, I do love you,
honestly I ..."

     Smiling Faith placed a hand firmly over Anne's mouth to cut her
short. "Will you please just shut up for one minute?" she commanded.

     Anne nodded.

     "You promise? not a word till I tell you?"

     Anne nodded again and slowly Faith lifted her hand away. She grinned
at Anne's silence, for a moment holding her hand just inches from her
mouth. Anne's eyes were full of tears but she managed a small smile and
Faith sighed as Anne again nervously nibbled her bottom lip. Satisfied that
her silence was now assured she went on.

      "Okay then. That's better." She wiped the tears from Anne's cheek
with her thumb and pushed her hair back from her face. "Now, you just
listen in. I am not going to leave you Anne or forget about you either. And
I do not want this relationship to end like that as you blithely describe
it, okay?" She placed a finger across Anne's mouth to ensure silence and
Anne nodded. Though still tearful, her eyes began to smile.

     "All right then. Now, for your information you do not have a monopoly
on the love situation. It frightened the hell out of me when I realised it
but of course I love you Anne. I thought you realised that ages ago but
obviously you've been too uptight to have detected it. Anne, I don't want
our relationship to end, quite the opposite in fact.  The future maybe hold
difficulties for us both as for starters obviously like me you haven't
generally come-out on the lesbian front ... Also, because of our jobs and I
think we both feel the same way about that. I know we can cope and, well as
far as my job is concerned I have to do some explaining to you on that
score. Suffice to say for now that I on occasions am ..." she paused then
went on "let us say covertly I am sometimes more than just an
interpreter. But that can wait. Anne I grew very fond of you, almost from
the moment we met, and I want to build on our relationship as much as you,
not loose it. Okay?"

     Anne nodded.

     "Well I'm glad that's that sorted!" Faith chuckled and before Anne
could answer she bent down to her and again kissed her hard on the
mouth. Their embrace was passionate but finally Faith pulled away.

    "Thank you." Anne whispered "I'm happy now I know you aren't leaving me
and, and that you do love me after all ..." She buried her face back into
the curve of Faiths neck and shoulders and hung on to her tightly and as
the tears came back she gasped between sobs. "I'm so relieved, I'm so happy
..."

     "Then God help us when you get miserable!" Faith murmured quietly with
a chuckle and again she hugged her.

     "I am sorry Faith, I'm not normally a cry baby but the thought of
suddenly losing you was just all to much for me. My insides couldn't cope!"
As she spoke her voice was punctuated with little sniffs and sobs but her
face showed the signs of her relief and she began to smile. "So, so much
has happened, and it has all been so sudden."

     "Well now at least you know you're not loosing me." Faith said kindly
and feeling her stir beneath her she kissed her again but she took her time
and their embrace again was long deep and passionate. Finally their lips
parted but as they gasped for air they began fondling each other. Their
hands searched and caressed intimately until finally Faith rolled away from
her and lay on her side breathing heavily. "Oh God!  Come on you, for
goodness sake we must stop this. I'm getting so randy again and if we
continue ... well I must go and we my dear one, we must get changed."

     "But Faith, you can't!" Anne exclaimed staring at her. "You can't
leave now!  You, you said you loved me!" She reached for a tissue and blew
her nose noisily.  "You can't go now!" she said again.

     "So, yes I said I loved you and I meant it. I do love you." Faith
looked at her with an amused but quizzical expression on her face. "But why
pray should that stop me leaving so we can go and change?"

     "Well you said you loved me so do it, you've got to do it!" Anne
grinned.

     "Do what darling?" Faith queried.

     "Make love to me of course!" Anne murmured.

     Faith kissed her cheek. "Darling we just don't have time! We'll make
love later tonight I promise but not now, there just isn't time. Though God
help me I want you so badly it hurts!"

     "But Faith you must, you can't leave me like this. I'm all, well you
know I'm thingy again."

     Faith stared at her. "Oh God ... but Anne, the time and ..."

     "Faith, I am serious, you just can not leave me like this ... I'm so
wet ... just you feel, you said yourself this morning that you couldn't
leave me all thingy, still applies!" She giggled mischievously and wriggled
herself against Faith and added in a whisper "A quickie!"

     "But Anne!" Faith looked at her then resignedly sighed. "Oh God but
you'll be the death of me but ..." Their lips crushed together as Faith
pressed down on her and swiftly reaching down she found and undid the zip
on Anne's skirt. Hiking her shirt up she quickly slid her hand up the
inside and in a moment was cupping a small breast in her palm. She caressed
it, lightly squeezing the softness with her fingers, teasing and pinching
the nipple and Anne moved beneath her, moaning quietly with pleasure and
pushing her shirt free Faith drew the other breast into her mouth and
Hungrily sucked and pulled on the nipple.

     "Oh yes!" Anne gasped through clenched teeth pulling her hard into
her.  Reaching down Faith roughly pulled her skirt free and Anne felt the
long cool fingers sliding up her thighs. She parted her legs and groaned as
they swiftly dipped beneath the leg band of her pants.

     "Oh my you weren't kidding were you," Faith whispered. "You really are
thingey aren't you. Anne your absolutely soaking!" and without pausing, her
fingers probed the smooth wetness and slid into her.

     "I told you ... " Anne gasped, writhing and pushing against her. She
lifted her hips and without further prompting Faith, hastily removing her
fingers, slid her pants off.  Quickly, she knelt between Anne's legs and
reaching under her she cupped Anne's buttocks in her palms. Briefly she
nuzzled and kissed the tops of her thighs then sliding her tongue into the
soft wetness her mouth hungrily pressed down.

     Anne lay back and groaned, surrendering to the blissful sensations but
suddenly, to her dismay Faith pulled away and getting off the bed, stood
up.

     Anne stared up at her in disbelief. "Faith, what ..."

     "Just get those clothes off!" Faith said quietly, her eyes fixed on
Anne's and she began unbuttoning her shirt. "All of them, I want you naked
... and be quick about it."  she ordered. Anne shivered with excitement. In
an instant she had stripped and was submissively lying back on the bed
naked. Her eyes had not left Faiths and she watched in eager anticipation
as Faith almost as quickly removed her own clothes.

     Licking her lips Anne began fondling her breasts, squeezing them
gently and still holding their gaze she reached down with her other hand
and slowly started to masturbate.

     "You learn fast." Faith breathed huskily as she stepped out of her
pants and lowered herself back on to the bed.

     "I think it turns me on doing it in front of you more than it does you
watching me."  Anne whispered.

     "Don't you believe it!" Faith murmured. "I'm leaking like a sieve!"

     Anne reached for her. She ran her fingers through the soft springy
hair probing between her thighs and she began stroking her. "I see what you
mean, how beautiful."

     "Come on you, it's you who needs the loving right now!" Faith breathed
and quickly pushing her back she bent down and again took a small breast in
her mouth and sliding her hand down her fingers quickly re-entered
her. They moved fast and knowingly and at the same time, almost brutally
she nibbled hard on Anne's nipple.

     Anne arched up. "Oh God Faith, oh my God!" she blurted. She curved
towards her, her leg lifting over Faiths thighs as she moved against her,
trying to keep in time.

     Faith continued to suckle the breast, swirling her tongue firmly over
the smooth softness again, taking the tip between her teeth, she nibbled
hard on it and closing her free hand over the other breast, pinched the
other nipple firmly between her thumb and forefinger. The pain was instant
but exquisite and Anne cried out as, with perfect precision, the probing
fingers tips gently but firmly circled inside her. Anne groaned again
through clenched teeth and a shuddering spasm swept through her. She
gripped Faith tightly with her arms and legs. Her body convulsed and jerked
uncontrollably several times then gradually, the spasm passed' and as
Faiths caresses slowed down Anne finally released her grip. "Oh God." she
gasped, still trembling as the aftermath of her orgasm continued to radiate
through her body. "Oh Faith ...!" she panted.

     "Well now Miss Wilde." Faith whispered and kissing Anne on the
forehead she tasted the salty dampness of her perspiration. She had partly
removed her fingers but her hand still cupped and pressed on the smooth
warm wetness of Anne's sex but gently she released her hold on her and
propped herself up on one elbow. "Do you think that will keep you satisfied
until tonight?"

     Anne's face was flushed and she was still panting. "Faith, Faith you
did that, you made me come so quickly, it was barely a couple of minutes
... I don't believe it!"

     Faith smiled. "No my darling, we made you come, not I! We both wanted
it to happen and ... well we did it together." She looked down at Anne
lying on her back, legs splayed and she watched with a lustful fascination
as her fingers intimately stroked the smoothness between them. "How
beautiful, so beautifully sensual and delicious." she whispered as he
fingers slid in then out of the clinging softness between the glistening
lips.

	Anne looked at her. Panting she licked her lips. "I want to stay
here Faith. Stay here all night, I want us to make love all evening and all
night ... "

     	Faith smiled and bending down she kissed her shoulder. "I would
like that too my darling, but duty calls. Later perhaps, in fact no
perhaps, definitely. We will make love again later." Sliding her lips along
Anne's shoulder she traced her tongue into the hollow of her collar bone
then kissed her way up her neck. Their mouths met and they kissed each
other hungrily. Submitting again to the temptation, Faith slid her fingers
back into Anne's wetness. "... and you must put this little wet fluffy
away!"  she whispered, probing her with long gentle strokes. "... or I'll
change my mind and stay, and then we will both be in big trouble,
unexplainable trouble!".

     "I couldn't care less!" Anne answered softly her hips lifting and
pushing into Faiths caresses. "All I can think of is being here with you
..."

     Faith smiled. "If only life was that easy!" she sighed. Then, as their
eyes held, she removed her fingers and brought them up to her lips. She
inhaled noisily then delicately, she licked them. "Who could would want
dinner after tasting this." she whispered. "I think, ma petite biche, we
need to spend some very serious time together tonight, a whole lot of
time. In private ..."

     "Oh Yes." Anne answered, realising the glorious implications of Faiths
statement.

     "And when we are alone again, then I will finish what I only started
just now!"  Faith murmured, "Let's just hope we can get away early." Then
quickly in one swift movement she swung herself off the bed.

     She swayed away gently to avoid Anne's grabbing hands and quickly she
collect her shoes and discarded clothes from the floor and retreating
quickly, headed for the door to her own suite.

     "Spoil sport!" Anne derided then she called after her. "Faith ..."

     Faith stopped and turned to face her. "Faith, I am. I am really truly
in love with you, you must know that now. I was so afraid I was going to
lose you ..." she got up off the bed and hastily crossed over and stood in
front of her. The grey green eyes studied her seriously for a moment and
then Faith smiled and abruptly she went down on one knee in front of
her. Anne stood in front of her. Just like a small child Faith thought she
gazed at her small breasts and the slim waist that widened to gentle hips.
The small but pronounced mound of her pubis, crowned with the wispy pubic
hair ...  Faith slid her hands up the back of Anne's legs, caressed the
cheeks of her bottom then reached up and took Anne's face in her hands and
she kissed her. Wrapping her arms round her she held her next to her body
and said quietly. "I need you Anne. Just as much as you need me ... " She
sighed deeply then nuzzling her neck with little kisses she murmured. "I
need you as my friend as well as my lover. Don't you ever forget that"

     They held each other, relishing the warm sensual contact of their
bodies until with a final squeeze Faith let go and taking both of Anne's
hands in hers she lifted them to her lips and tenderly kissed the centre of
each palm. She then closed them into little fists. "When ever you feel low
or have any doubts about me," she said quietly, "those two kisses will
always be there for you!"

     "Thank you." Anne whispered. The lump in her throat threatened to
suffocate her and hugging her again she gasped. "I am sorry about earlier,
I can get very emotional I'm afraid and you have somewhat upset my orderly
little world!"

     "Well no more worrying okay?" Faith chuckled. "and you'd better be for
real Anne Wilde as I'm not in the habit of having long-term one-sided
relationships!" She paused then added "and I think that this one is going
to be a very long one!" For a moment she held her gaze then briskly she
said "See you in half an hour okay! Thirty minutes!" and in a flash she'd
stood back up, turned and had gone.

     Anne walked back to the bed and sat down on it. Pulling her knees to
her chest she hugged herself, rocking gently back and forth in a state of
contented bliss. Finally putting her feet back down on the floor she looked
at her watch. Twenty five minutes, twenty five minutes and she'll be back
... and jumping off the bed she ran through to the bathroom. Quickly she
tucked her hair into a shower cap and stepped under the spray. "Twenty-four
minutes," she said aloud. "Twenty four minutes and I'm back in heaven."