Blossoming

*** Chapter 7. A Christmas to remember.

That morning, to try take her mind off Vicky a little, she got to the boutique early to open up. When Liz got in at 9.30 am she immediately noticed a new glow in Tiffany's cheeks and bounce in her step.

'What's going on? where have you been at the weekend that has brought all this colour to your face, you look radiant, there must be a man on the scene!'
With that Tiffany blushed ' There is not!'

Liz said no more and they got down to the business of placing Sale tags and prices on selected items for the last sales push to Christmas. Liz did notice that Tiffany was humming an old Hollies song but couldn't remember what it was called.
When Emma came in later, she pulled Liz in to the back room and started whispering.

' Did you spot the mark on the back of her shoulder, there's only one way that could have got there, and it wasn't there last week, so she has been making out!. When I asked her if there was a man on the scene she completely denied it'
' O Liz! You are a hopeless romantic, it may have been just a one night's stand and she felt too embarrassed to explain how it happened'

'Emma, I am telling you something more than that is going on. She is literally bouncing around in there, humming an old love song, in a daze, with a big stupid grin on her face that I have never seen before. I will not rest until I get to the bottom of this. Think of something!'

By lunchtime they had agreed a devious strategy. They brought Tiffany's favourite king prawn salad back from the deli as a tempting bribe, so they could sit ambush style either side of her while she happily ate it in their small dining area. Emma began :-
' You are not fooling us for one minute you know, Tiff. Both Liz and me can see something great has happened, and we are delighted for you. We have never seen you this happy, so what gives?'

Tiffany looked at them both and decided that they knew her too well so there was no sense in trying to deny it. In any case she could not keep it a secret for one more minute. She decided to come straight out with what was on her mind.
' OK but you have to promise to keep this to yourselves, do you agree?'

They both nodded their agreement so she began.
'You both have guessed right. I have met someone special, and I am so happy that I am nearly bursting with it. I have never felt like this before, and it is I think the first time that I have ever truly fallen in love with anyone. We have been to one another's homes, we have dated, we went out for a meal, drove down the coast, walks along the prom, danced the night away in a club in the City Centre, but there is a catch. I cannot tell you the name of who I am dating yet'

' That's so mean. Have we met this mystery lover?
' Yes, you both have but I am not saying any more and that's final! '

Despite all efforts at winkling out any more information Tiffany held firm, even when they tried bribing her with her favorite chocolate eclair cake for her afternoon coffee break.
Later that evening Tiffany called Vicky.

'Hello beautiful, how are you this evening. I have learned a little more French, Is 'te me rends tres heureuse' the right way to say that you make me very happy? '

'O yes, and you can say it so well. I am even better now that you have called, ma Cherie. I have enjoyed all of our calls immensely. I just have to hear your voice and it brings images of my girl lying on the rug by the fire to mind. That image has been burned in my brain now and even when I am working I cannot get you out of my head or sleep properly without wanting you. I really do long to be back at home with you. I plan to fly into Southampton airport early Christmas Eve but would like to get home to relax. I have some emails to send off before I freshen up.'

Tiffany hummed her agreement 'I am looking forward to meeting you too, very much. You have entirely dominated my dreams. My mind keeps returning to our kisses and my thoughts have been totally taken over by you. Even the girls in the boutique know that something great has happened to me. But I am an emotional mess right now and embarrassed to say it but I have woken up each morning after dreaming of you all night feeling very ....tingly down there'

Vicky groaned 'Pauvre petit, say no more to me, I beg you please. I am so lonely here missing you. I have to try to concentrate over here as well as I can without you, and that erotic image of you is not fair!'

'Ok, ....I will be good. Could I pick you up from your apartment as I want you to meet the girls from the boutique?. They haven't guessed that you are the one I love yet, even though I have admitted to having a mystery lover. So I am imagining some surprise when you meet them again. Anyway I will collect you at about 1pm if that is not too early' said Tiffany.

' Super, will I get dressed up or do you want me to dress casual?'

'We are meeting in the Bistro in the City Centre you like, so get dressed up as I have devised a special surprise for just for you later'

In reply Vicky said' I am intrigued, I cannot wait now, I will be imagining all sorts until I see you, ma Cherie'

Back at the boutique, despite the girl's best efforts to get any further information about Tiff's new love life the impasse continued until the morning of December 23rd when an Interflora van pulled up outside the door with a big bouquet of flowers, decorated with a sprig of holly.
Luckily Tiffany got to it first and recognized her favorite flowers and the message attached. She pinched the card and put it into her jacket pocket.

When the girls spotted the red roses they searched all over it for an accompanying card to no avail. Emma the ever vigilant Miss Marple had noticed a gift card sticking out of Tiff's waistcoat so Liz and Emma held her down and tiddled her until they got their hands on the card.
All that was written on it was 'To my special one. Love V'

Tiffany still refused to give any further details but did make one comment.
' It's not what you think, so there!'
The girls looked stunned at this odd response.

Tiffany went back to dealing with the customers until closing time. Then she announced that she had calculated the Christmas sales bonus and gave them their wage statement and cheques, to whoops of joy.
' We have had a really great last quarter so we are closing early tomorrow for Christmas Eve and I have booked us into lunch at the bistro for 2pm. If you are really nice I might introduce you to my V, but no more tiddling!'

The two girls were flummoxed. Away from Tiffany they both racked their brains but could not remember meeting any guy with a first name or last name starting with V.

'When did she meet this mystery Vincent of hers, and when did we meet him? I wonder was it at that Gala night, or maybe over in Brussels?' asked Emma who was attempting the role of sleuth again, without much success.
' I give up, we will have to wait and see. All I know is that I have never seen her so happy' replied Liz.

Later that evening Tiffany called Vicky up on her cell phone again to make sure Vicky was OK with the suggested Christmas Eve lunch date and the upcoming announcement that she intended making.

Finally Christmas Eve morning dawned, and Tiffany assembled her lingerie. She selected and laid her most exclusive underwear, a sexy Rago flame red chemise, bra and panties, with matching retro styled suspender belt and haute couture seamed stockings, her dark blue velvet dress , suede shoes, short fur jacket and her favourite Valentino purse and bag set. She was going to be bolder, and more assured in Vicky's company. She was going to seduce her lover as soon as they got back from their lunch, and looked forward to seeing Vicky's reaction. She headed out for an early morning hair appointment before speeding home to get dressed up for the day. She hoped that her lingerie would be the image to spark Vicky's passions.

The girls were already in the shop singing Christmas Carols as she walked in and the festive look of the shop set her spirits soaring. She confirmed with them that they were both coming along and then called the bistro to finalise a booking. She informed them that they were to be on their best behaviour when they got to the Bistro as she didn't want her guest becoming embarrassed by their behavior.

They both agreed a bit reluctantly.
'Can we expect any romantic announcements by any chance? '
'Certainly, there will almost certainly be even a bit of a surprise!'

This comment along with the earlier one left both girls confused and intrigued. At midday she told them she was heading off for a while to the bank and she would meet them at the bistro. Having lodged the takings at her bank branch, she then went around to her SUV and sped up the hill to meet Vicky. In the meantime the girls in the boutique kept going with the last hour of the sale, finally locking up as they discussed the bizarre comments of their boss as they headed off for lunch.

When Tiff got to the apartment Vicky buzzed her up in the lift and when she got there the door was open so she walked in, to be whisked in to waiting arms. Vicky gazed into her lover's eyes longingly, happy to be home for Christmas.

'I have missed you so much that I thought I would never get to sleep at night without you in my arms' said Vicky as she begun to kiss Tiffany in the most sensuous way. Vicky was immediately intrigued with the outline of very fine lingerie she could feel under Tiffany's dress, which she knew she would have to investigate further.

Tiffany moaned as the kisses sent signals spiraling all over her body right down to her toes.

'I love you so much but please stop or I will be too shaky to walk' As she looked into the mirror she then said 'O! Look what you have done to my lipstick!' They both giggled as they ran to the bathroom to repair the damage.

Once ready they headed off to the bistro by taxicab to be sure to get there before the traffic built up too much and the girls arrived. They were seated at their table enjoying a glass of mulled wine when Emma and Liz walked in. They all began to talk about their Christmas plans and the mysterious guest they were waiting for.

As their meals arrived Emma explained to Vicky what had been going on. 'We noticed a love bite on Tiffany's shoulder recently and when we broached the subject of a possible new love in her life she clammed up on us, and denied that she was seeing any man. After a strenuous bout of â€tiddling torture' we found out that his name begins with the letter V but we could not get anything more out of her'

As the word 'man' was uttered Vicky nearly choked on her slice of lamb, and Tiffany went into hysterics laughing at Vicky's face.
'What have we said now that has caused all this hilarity?'

With that Tiffany calmed them all down, grabbed Vicky's hand under the table and said 'O.K., let me explain. As you both know, I have met the love of my life who is blond, drives a dishy sports car, has the most stunning brown eyes....And you are both sitting at the same table as her!'.
'And I love her with all of my heart' said Vicky to their stunned audience.

After two rather loud gasps, Emma was the first to regain her composure. 'Wow Wow, Wow! That's more than a bit of a surprise! But you are not a les...'
'I have only just realized what I am myself, and more than happy to admit it' replied Tiffany.

Liz gave a whoop which resulted in most of the clientele of the bistro looking around to see what was going on. ' Well I never would have guessed, not in a month of Sundays, I was speechless for a minute there which is rare for me. Tut tut tut, silly me! No wonder I couldn't interest you in a double date!'
They all collapsed laughing at this comment.

Emma called for champagne and raised a toast 'To Victoria and Tiffany, and romance! Just what Liz was hoping for '

Later the girls had found out some more juicy details about how and when it had all started. They were amazed to discover that a clothes fitting had started the relationship and ribbed Tiffany about interfering with customers which drew a gasp of denial followed by a good natured guffaw. They declared themselves very happy for both Tiff and Vicky, the party broke up. Liz and Emma headed to their own homes, still too stunned to fully comprehend what had happened.

Meanwhile, Vicky and Tiffany headed out to the privacy of the New Forest cottage to be together for Christmas.

Later as Tiffany popped open a bottle of wine she zipped open her dress to reveal shoulders encased in the sexy underwear she was wearing. As she boldly stepped out of her dress, she put on a show for Vicky, parading in her lingerie and thigh high boots, skilfully staying far enough away to tease and blow kisses at Vicky, as her breasts were bouncing provocatively. She slowly lifted the hem of her slip to reveal those stunning stockings held in place with the sexy garter belt. The sight of her lover in the very alluring 1950s retro Rago underwear, and a glimpse of her lover's pussy pouting in sexy panties nearly unhinged Vicky.

Her heart thudded in her chest as she got a small jeweller's box ready. She said 'I cannot contain myself any longer even though I promised I would not rush things for you but I have made up my mind. I never want us to be parted. Tiffany Prentice you are my darling, my only love. Will you marry me and love me forever more?'

Tiffany began to cry with emotion as she nodded 'I will, under one condition'
Vicky beamed with delight

'Name it'
'Can you please show me where my G spot is?'