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One in a Billion Chapter Fifteen
Donna woke Sunday morning at Josh got up and told his mom he was going to make the
coffee for her and asked if she wanted something to eat also. She told him that
was very sweet of him but while he was making the coffee she was going to
shower and get dressed. She told him if Jim, his grandparents, aunt or uncle
called to tell them she was up and for them to come on over. Josh told her ok
and headed to the kitchen. Donna got up and went into her private bath to get
her shower. Jim woke and noticed it was only He drank his coffee while waiting for his breakfast and a
few times he almost burst into tears as he thought of Chrissy. He kept thinking
of what she had said about wanting him to adopt her and Josh if he married
their mom so they would have a dad again. Jim thought of how hard it must have
been on the two kids when their dad had died. He couldn’t help letting a few
tears escape and as he quickly wiped his eyes he looked around to see if anyone
had seen them. Jennifer came in about then and walked to where he was
sitting and asked if she could join him. He told her yes and as she sat down
she told Jim that she just couldn’t imagine what Donna was going through as she
would have died herself if it had been her son that died. Jim told her that
Donna had to be one strong person for she was holding really well with all that
had happened. He told Jennifer the more he got to know Donna the more he wanted
to ask her to marry him, but knew now it would have to be a while before he
could do it. Jennifer told him that maybe if he asked soon after the funeral it
would help to ease the pain of the loss Donna was feeling. Jim thought about
this and then told her she might be right about it. They both looked up as they heard someone else coming into
the restaurant and saw Mrs. Wilcox coming towards them. She asked Jim if he was
doing ok and after he said yes, she turned to Jennifer and asked the same of
her. Janet then asked when the service would be and where Chrissy would be laid
to rest at. Jim told her the arrangements and she then asked him how Donna was
holding up to it all. He said when he left her the night before she was doing
pretty well but he had not yet spoken or seen her this morning. He said that
after he left he was going to Donna’s to check on her and also see if she was
going to church or not. Jennifer and Janet both said they were going to church
and would love to have Jim join them even if Donna decided not to come. Jim
thanked them and excused himself so he could go see Donna. It was just a little past 7 when Jim arrived at Donna’s
house. He knocked and Josh opened the door and invited him in, telling him his
mom was in the kitchen. Jim made his way to the kitchen and found Donna sitting
at the table still in her robe with her hair wrapped in a towel. He walked over
to her as she stood to hug him. They hugged each other tightly and kissed
briefly. As they continued to hold each other Donna spoke softly telling Jim
she was really hurting a lot but him being there had softened the pain some. He
told her he was more then happy to be able to ease the pain even in the least
amount. He then let her sit back down as he poured himself a cup of coffee and
refilled her cup as well. After putting the pot back in the coffee maker he
stepped up behind Donna and slowly started massaging her shoulders and neck.
She just sat there and the more he massaged the less tense she felt. She told
him felt it really well and if he was tired he could quit. Jim continued the
massage for about 5 minutes more. Just as he
had sat down to drink some of his coffee Connie walked into the kitchen. She
hugged Donna and said morning to Jim. She then got a cup of coffee and sat down
at the table. She told Donna that the rest of the family had decided to go by
the restaurant for breakfast but she had her husband drop her by the house so
she could spend some time with Donna in case she needed to talk. Then she
looked at Jim and said she was sorry if she had interrupted anything and smiled
as she said it. Then quickly adding she was only trying to get them to smile as
they both were looking pretty gloomy. Jim smiled and Donna spoke up and said
she wasn’t interrupting anything as Jim had already finished her massage. Donna
smiled at Connie and winked at Jim after saying this and they all three laughed
a little. Donna then said it was nice to remember how good a little laughter
could make her feel even in bad times. Connie told
her the house really looked good and she was sure glad that Donna had ended up
with it after all. Donna explained she would never have gotten it back if it
hadn’t been for Jim’s generosity for he had bought it for her and had even paid
for it to be restored back the way it was when mom lived there. He even bought
all moms’ furniture that was still in the house when she lost it. Connie turned
to Jim and said it was too bad she was already married as she would give Donna
some hard competition if she wasn’t. Jim told her that he didn’t know if he
could handle two women fighting over him or not. He then asked if there were
much difference in age between them as they looked like twins. Donna laughed
and Connie spoke up saying they were one year apart. Donna was the youngest
then her and then there bother was the oldest. The three
of them talked for a few minutes and Jim asked if they were going to church today
as some of the others from the factory had asked him earlier. Donna said she
thought she might not go today and Connie said she might go if the family would
go with her. A few minutes later the After
everyone had left for church Donna got up from the table and told Jim she
needed to fix her hair and get dressed for she was still in her pajamas. Jim
told her he would be ok in the kitchen and if she needed him to just holler.
Donna turned as he stood and hugged him tightly. He held her close and felt her
tears wetting his shirt. He told her to go ahead and let it all out for he was
there for her. She asked if he would help her to her room and he slowly walked
with her hugging him tightly towards her room. Once in the room she maneuvered
around so they were next to the bed. As she sat down Jim sat beside her still
holding her tightly. She kissed him and as they kissed she fell backwards on
the bed pulling Jim with her. Donna had
her hands running over Jim’s back and then his chest as he tried to keep from
pressing down on her very hard as they continued to kiss. She moved his hands
from her back around to her breast and as she pressed his hands into them he
started gently caressing them. She moaned in passion as he kneaded her breast
and flicked his fingers over her nipples. She rubbed his chest and then she
unbuttoned his shirt. Jim was almost to the point of no return when he finally
realized what he was doing. He snapped out of quickly and rose up as he begged
Donna to forgive him for his actions at a time like this for he shouldn’t have done
any of this. Donna looked him in the eyes and told him she wanted it so badly
she couldn’t control herself. She told
him that it had been over 5 years since she had been with a man in that way and
she figured it might help ease her pain some. Jim told
her he thought it wouldn’t do much except for maybe temporarily taking her mind
off the current events and that he wanted it to be extra special the first time
they did it. She apologized to him and he said it was her fault it was his
since he was the one who was supposed to be strong. They sat there holding each
other for about twenty minutes. Then Donna kissed him and stood up saying she
was going to take another shower and get dressed. Jim said ok and headed to the
kitchen for another cup of coffee. When Donna
returned to the kitchen she had the black dress on that Jim had bought her for
the funeral. She looked really nice in it and he told her so. She blushed
lightly as he told her and then she said she only hoped looked better then she
felt. She then asked if he was wanted to change before they went to the funeral
home and if he did they could go by his motel on the way. He said he thought he
should since his shirt was still wet from her tears and she blushed at this
also. They left and went to Jim’s motel room. As Jim was changing Donna sat at
the table and watched some TV. After Jim
changed they headed to the funeral home. When they
arrived at the funeral home there were already a lot of people paying there
respects and there were so many flowers and gift items that the funeral home
had started setting them in the main hall and foyer. As they entered the room
where Chrissy was Jennifer and Mrs. Wilcox both spotted them and made their way
over to them. Jennifer hugged Donna and told her she was real sorry for her
loss. Then Janet hugged Donna and told her she knew what she felt and with time
and love she would learn to deal with it. Donna thanked them both and told Mrs.
Wilcox that she might be calling her during the following week if her offer was
still good. Janet told her it was still good and also to please call her Janet
from now on as she hoped everyone would since she considered them all friends
and was very sorry for not seeing the friendship earlier at the factory. Donna
said it was ok and she would call her Janet. It was
about Josh
explained to Jim that it wasn’t the same when your mom took you to father and
son events or tried to teach you stuff that dad’s usually taught. Then he
surprised Jim by stating there was no way he could ask his mom about girls
either for she was one. Jim actually chuckled a little at this and told Josh if
he wanted to ask him anything or have him do something with him he didn’t have
to wait that he would be more then happy to help him in any way. Josh asked
if he could give Jim a hug and after Jim said it was ok Josh hugged him tightly
and told him it was great to have him around. Jim held Josh and told him he was
glad that he felt that way about him for he liked being around Josh too. They
ended the hug and went back inside. Josh went to his mom and told her
everything was going to be ok he just knew it would be. He then hugged Donna
and told her he loved her. Donna told
Jim she was now getting hungry and so the three of them made their way to the
dining area in the funeral home. There they found more food then what had been
left at the house. They grabbed a plate each and put a few different things on
them then Jim got them all three a soft drink and they sat down to eat. Donna
and Josh started talking of all the great times they had while Chrissy was
living and before long they were talking of when Harris, the kids’ father was
living and how much fun they had when the whole family was together. Jim sat
there listening and was even feeling a little envious of what the two had to
talk about for he had never been a father and was married only for three years.
His marriage ended in a dirty divorce because his wife was an alcoholic that
didn’t want to quit drinking and hated him for trying to make her do it. Donna
looked over at Jim after about 30 minutes and told him she was sorry for not
talking with him that they had just gotten wrapped up in memories. Jim told her
it was ok he just wished he had good memories like that to get lost in also.
Donna told him maybe that would change in the near future and gave him a smile
and a funny look. Jim wondered what it
meant but just figured he was feeling a little tired. Donna excused herself and
told them she would see the two of them back in the other room. Josh looked at
Jim and asked him if he knew where the men’s room was as he needed to visit it.
Jim explained where it was and after the two left him he sat there alone for
only a minute. Connie came
over to him and asked if she could speak with him. Jim told her of course and
she sat down where Donna had been sitting. She told Jim of how Donna had spoke
to her of him and how much she wanted to become his wife. Connie said she was
only telling him this so he wouldn’t think that he was pressing Donna too hard
to become his wife. She then told him that Donna had also told her of what
happened earlier at the house. Jim blushed and she told him it was ok and
understandable for Donna had thought it might help to ease her pain. She told
him that Donna had also told her that she never had wanted to be with a person
including Harris as much as she wanted to be with Jim. Jim told
Connie he was thankful for the information she had given him but he was a
little old fashioned when it came to dating. He then asked her when she thought
would be a good time for him to propose to Donna since Chrissy had died and
all. Connie spoke up quickly telling him the quicker he did it the better Donna
would feel overall and she could start healing with his love over her loss of
Chrissy. She then asked if he had thought of how he was going to propose to
Donna yet. He told her a little but nothing was set in cement. She said if he
wanted she would give him some feedback on the ideas as she knew Donna really
well. Jim
explained he had thought of asking her at her house one evening. He was
planning on having someone look after the kids, now of course just one, and he
was going to cook her a nice dinner. Then set the table with her mom’s china
and have candles and everything. Just after dinner he was going to serve desert
which would be accompanied by a small box and when she opened the box he was
going to get on bent knee and ask her to be his wife. Connie said it sounded
lovely and if he wanted to do it soon that her family was going to be in town
until Wednesday afternoon and they could take Josh for a night. Jim told her he
hadn’t planned on it being that early but would let her know soon. Jim looked
at his watch and told Connie it was already 7pm and they would be going soon as
the funeral home closed on Sundays at 8pm. Connie asked if he wanted to have
some time alone with Donna as she would be happy to take Josh with her family.
He said that would be nice as he wanted to make sure Donna was ok and needed to
talk to her alone. Connie went to talk with Donna about her taking Josh and Jim
slowly made his way towards Donna and Josh. As he came up to them Josh was
saying he would go with Connie but only if his mom was sure she would be ok.
Donna told him she would be ok as Jim was going to sleep in his room if he
didn’t mind so he could be there for her if she needed someone. Josh told her
it was ok with him and he would see her the next day. Donna
hugged him and gave him a kiss on the cheek and told him she loved him. She
turned to Connie and told her she would see her the next day also and to let
her know if Josh didn’t behave himself. Connie told her not to worry he was
always good for her. They left and Jim noticed that the people were starting to
thin out a lot. In about 20 minutes there were only Donna and Jim left. Donna asked
Jim if he was ready to go and he told yes. They walked to his van and then
drove to Donna’s house. When they got there Donna said she was going to change
out of her dress and Jim said he would make some coffee. As he walked thru the
living room he turned on the TV and then went to the kitchen to get the coffee
on. As he was pouring their coffee he heard Donna come in to the kitchen and he
turned to face her. She was wearing her robe and she had dried her hair after
her shower instead having it wrapped in a towel. She hugged
him and told him she wanted to be held. He asked if she wanted to watch a movie
as he already had the TV on. She told him she would rather have a back and neck
massage if he felt up to it as she was as tense as could be. He told her ok but
he wouldn’t guarantee how long he could do it before he tired out. She just
smiled real big and headed towards her room taking her coffee with her. Jim
grabbed his coffee and turned off the coffee maker. He turned out the lights
and went to the living room. He turned off the TV and then the light in there
as he headed towards Donna’s room. When he
entered Donna’s room she was laying on the bed on her stomach in her gown. He
saw her robe hanging on the hook by the closet door. The gown she had on was
one that came down about mid thigh. He looked at her legs and noticed just how
beautiful they were. He slowly sat down beside her on the bed. Then he rubbed
his hands together and started massaging her shoulders. As he moved his hands
over her shoulders Donna gently moaned. She then spoke up and told her it was
making her feel very nice. It wasn’t long before Donna was sleeping from the
relaxing massage he was giving her. He pulled the covers up on her and gently
kissed her. He told her goodnight and slipped quietly out of the room turning
out the light on his way. He went to Josh’s room and slipped out of his clothes
and got into bed. He was so tired he seemed to fall asleep immediately. |
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