| In all, Tasha and Russ spent nearly 3 weeks hiding away in their private alcove. By the first week, everyone was gone except for them. They laughed and romped naked around the villa, making love and enjoying the quiet sunsets. It was almost physically painful to leave their little hideaway, but they had to head back to Australia for Russ to begin work on his new movie. He had signed on to direct, produce and star in a movie named, "Jupiter's Moon" The plot was of a man whose entire family is killed in an accident. It chronicles the daily struggle of his life, including periods of suicide attempts and bouts with alcohol addiction, and his struggle to move forward with the help of a very special woman who changes his life. She was to be played by Angelina Jolie. Russ was eager to get to work on it. If there was one thing she had learned about her husband it was that he loved his work - that much was certain. He had asked her to accompany him to the set and she was looking forward to getting a behind the scenes glimpse of movie-making. They headed back to Australia and arrived in Sydney in early September to the beginning of the first traces of spring. The air was alive and nature was fairly bursting with energy as they arrived at the set just outside of Sydney. From the very start everything clicked with the actors and Tasha could sense there was a real comaraderie on the set. Everyone had thought there would be real problems with two such headstrong actors, but both seemed to get along merrily. The movie took about 4 months to film. They had taken a break for the holidays, with Tasha and Russ heading to visit her parents in the States. They spent a lovely Christmas in Indiana, although the cold weather bothered Russ. Both were happy and surprised to learn her sister and Dave Wilkins were seeing each other. "Maybe now that bloke'll settle down a bit!" Russ had remarked. Tasha laughed and said, "Settle down? Dont worry, Emily will keep him on his toes!" So, after a snowy and cold Christmas in northern Indiana, Russ was more than ready to head back to Oz. Thus, they had flown back to Australia to spend New Years with his family. Tasha was sporting a new leather jacket and diamond necklace and Russ in some brand new flannies. Tasha had laughingly threatened to have his old ones burned. Of course, he'd chased her around the house to retrieve them and they'd ended up making love in front of the fireplace. She had also bought him a lovely antique acoustic guitar and he would play to her every night. They all came back to the set rested, refreshed and ready to make some magic. Every single night, Russ would come back to the trailer after a 12 hour day and practically collapse onto Tasha. She would massage his sore muscles, tell him jokes and get him a beer or two before he fell asleep. Two months later the movie was finished filming. By this time everyone was raving about it. It seemed certain that the movie would be a huge favorite with the critics and the Academy. For Russell, it had been a grueling and it was time for some relaxation. During the filming, Russ had also been planning a tour of the States and Canada for TOFOG. They were set to depart for America at the end of April after the film had reached it's final cut. After the tour there were then be numerous press junkets and promotions for the new movie. On this day in late January, they were back at the farm in the little cabin. Russ was on the phone and Tasha washing dishes after the evening meal. Tasha had learned how to make Anzac biscuits and Rissole and had used Russ as a food tester this evening. Pronouncing that the food was excellent, he was still patting his full tummy as he stalked around the living room. He was on the phone with Dean, his TOFOG bandmate and possibly his closest friend. Tasha was ecstatic about the prospect of returning to Austin - even if it would only be for a few days. She was eager to see Kristen, Jake and Luke. They had kept the apartment and she was looking forward to making love to Russ in the same bed where they had made love for the first few times. Lost in thought, she hadnt realized that her husband had snuck up on her. His arms snaked around her, causing her to jump and squeal. "Russ! You sneaky bloke! A girl cant even do her dishes without you sniffing around her skirt!" Tasha laughed, as Russ nipped at her neck. His response to her was to press her closer and grind his erection against her. Quick as a fox, he unhooked her bra. Shifting her arms above her head, he pulled both the shirt and the bra off. His hands cupped her breasts, pinching her nipples. She gasped and moaned as he teased her nipples and his other hand found it's way to the button on her jeans. Turning her around, he bent and unzipped the jeans with his teeth. She watched him with glazed eyes as he slipped her jeans down around her ankles and then over her feet. Stroking her through the satin panties, his mouth roamed freely over her lower belly. A low moan escaped Tasha's lips as he slipped the satin panties to the floor. He slowly moved back up her body with his mouth, stopping at each nipple to suck and nibble on them. She was dazed by the intensity of his ardor, with her passion matching his own. Greedily they sought one another's mouths, smothering each other in feverish kisses. Picking her up, he carried her to the bed. Gently laying her down, he undressed quickly. Eager to join his body with hers, he pushed her thighs apart with insatiable hands. She moaned and writhed as he entered her, stretching those twitching muscles inside of her. They clutched at each other as they began to move in unison. She could feel him driving deep into her, filling her. The heat his body was generating was considerable. As she reached an earth shattering orgasm, she could feel his own climax beginning. He pumped into her, grinding and groaning. He spasmed as his seed came out of him in a heavy rush. She barely felt the weight of his body as he collapsed onto her and it was almost a shock when he shifted himself off of her to kiss her. "Russ," she said, causing him to stop kissing and gaze intently at her. "I want to have children." "We will one day, love." He replied "No, I want to start now. I want to try to get pregnant. The doctor says it is ok and we can try again. What do you say?" "You are sure that it's okay?" He said pensively and when she nodded, he said, "I think that sounds wonderful, love." He lay his head down on her chest and soon they were both sleeping soundly. |
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