Chapter 21

Lexie was still sleeping Saturday morning, so I got up and started the coffee pot. I started cooking bacon and eggs for the both of us on the stove. I was finishing up the eggs when Lexie walked up behind me pressing her body into me.

“Good morning my love.” she said softly.

“Good morning baby.” I replied.

I felt her hands on my hips and her thumbs slipping into the waistband of my shorts. With one quick movement she pushed my shorts down to my ankles. She shifted slightly to my right side but still pressing her breasts against my back. She reached around with her right arm grabbing my cock. She began to methodically jerk me off softly kissing my neck using her tongue occasionally. In no time, she had me with a raging erection as I gripped the stove with both hands for balance. Lexie’s hand was relentless in her motion.

“Cum for me baby, let it go.” she urged.

That was all it took as I shot string after string of cum on the over door. She continued to stroke me until I was spent leaning over the stove for balance. She then reached down and pulled my pants up pushing me away from the stove. She cleaned it quickly then began to finish cooking breakfast.

Christmas was only twelve days away, but our plans were already set and the Christmas gifts bought. That Monday, Lexie was informed that she passed the Sergeant’s Test and would get her new badge in a ceremony on Friday night. We were both off, so it was not a problem being there.

We showed up early at the auditorium and got good seats. The place quickly filled up due to this was a once-a-year functions as awards and promotions were given out. By the time the MC stepped to the microphone the place was packed. First the new graduate class was announced and presented with their badges. Then came the promotions which number about two dozen. Lexie walked across the stage and accepted her new Sergeant’s Badge to a loud ovation.

I could tell the program was coming to an end and honestly, I was ready to go. But there would be a reception in the adjacent hall, so I knew we had a few more hours to go. The Chief Superintendent of the Police then walked to the microphone.

“Before we adjourn, I need to tell you a story. We had an incident unfold this year with one of our deputies. She made a routine traffic stop that turned into a life and death situation. Riley Dugas is that officer and I would like to call her up here.” he stated.

Riley got up from her chair and slowly walked to the front of the room with a tremendous applause from the crowd. She walked up the stairs and walked to the side of the Superintendent. She quickly shook his hand and he returned to the microphone. Lexie reached down and took my hand inside of hers, holding it tightly.

“Shortly after making the traffic stop, Officer Dugas was attacked by two of the suspects and taken to the ground. Fortunately for her, a good Samaritan happened to be passing by. He pulled over and quickly exited his vehicle taking on all three of the attackers alone. In the altercation he was stabbed twice but was able to put down two of the assailants. He was once again attacked by the third causing Officer Dugas to fire her service weapon striking the assailant in the back. The good Samaritan then crawled over to Officer Dugas, lifted her head from the pavement and held her using her radio to call for help. When backup arrived, he was still holding Officer Dugas in his arms pointing her weapon at the assailants.” he stated.

I knew by now most of the room was looking over at me. I tried to remain calm, but Lexie’s leg was moving a mile a minute. This was something I did not expect.

“So, having said that on behalf of our city, our department and Officer Dugas we would like to present this individual with the highest civilian award we have.” he continued.

An officer walked over with a huge crystal vase in his hand and set it on the table next to the Superintendent.

“Oh, and the other plus in this matter is that he happens to be in a relationship with Officer Lexie Thomas from the Second District. I would like to present the Citizen Valor Award to Mr. Chris Williams.” he ended.

I simply sat there somewhat stunned by the magnitude of the award. Lexie finally shoved me out of my chair into the aisle. Everyone was on their feet applauding as I slowly walked up the center aisle. I finally got to the steps and got up on the stage. I walked in the direction of the podium and encountered Officer Dugas first. She simply wrapped her arms around me and squeezed me tight.

“Thank you, Chris, I will never forget what you did.” she said softly in my ear.

She then released me, and I shook the Superintendent hands firmly. He picked up the large vase with had the awards name etched into the base. I have to say it was a beautiful award. He handed me the vase and leaned into the microphone.

“Can you say a few words, Chris?” he asked.

I was not prepared to give a speech and my head was spinning trying to think of what to say. I looked back and could see Lexie was grinning from ear to ear.

“Thank you Sir, for this award but I hope that I did what a lot of people would do. Since dating Lexie ... Um, Officer Thomas, I have come to know just how difficult police officers have it out in the streets. Perhaps when I saw what was happening, I thought of Officer Thomas, but I knew I had to help. The rest happened very fast, so I don’t quite remember it the way it was described. Thankfully, I didn’t have to shoot anyone.” I said, finishing up.

Everyone roared in laughter as the applause started up again. The Superintendent then stepped back to the microphone to finish the presentation. He leaned over and almost whispered in my ear.

“When are you going to make an honest woman out of Officer Thomas.” he stated.

“Actually sir, I have the ring. I’m proposing on Christmas day.” I said softly.

“Glad to hear it.” he said, shaking my hand.

I walked off the stage and back down the steps where the officer had the box and packing to put the vase in. I handed him the vase and then walked back to my seat. Lexie stood up and kissed me quickly then sat back down. The Superintendent said a few more words then dismissed everyone. The officer returned with the award packed in the box handing it to me. I went out to my car and put it in the trunk then stepped back inside. I was close to the door of the reception hall when I met up with Lexie again. We both walked into the reception hall together hand in hand.

We stayed for about an hour and a half with several people coming over to congratulate the both of us. We drove home and relaxed for the rest of the weekend knowing that next weekend was Christmas. Lexie had the day shift the following week but would get off Christmas Eve at six o’clock in the evening. The plan was to still go to Lexie’s aunts’ home for Christmas Eve. Of course, her aunt was married to Lexie’s dads’ brother George. So, we would have to deal with George Jr. who I already had one encounter with.

On Tuesday I went to the jewelers and picked up the rings. I then stopped at a store where Lexie bought a dress to be altered. I picked up her dress and then went home. I left the rings in the trunk of my car in one of the pockets. The week passed slowly but Friday night finally arrived. Lexie came home from work and took a long shower then started dressing. I was already dressed sitting in the family room watching the television. I had on a black pair of slacks and a white pullover knit short sleeve shirt. Lexie took over an hour to dress but when she walked into the room it was worth waiting for.

The dress she had bought was a one piece thin strapped and very short. It came to mid-thigh and showed off her gorgeous legs. She had on a red pair of heels and had put on a little makeup. She looked absolutely gorgeous.

“Damn, baby ... you look good enough to eat.” I laughed.

“Oh, you’re doing that later tonight.” she giggled.

“No seriously Lexie, you’re beautiful.” I stated.

“Why thank you, Mr. Williams.” she replied.

It was close to eight thirty by the time we arrived at her aunt and uncle’s home. We had to park a few houses down because of the number of people apparently at the party. We walked up the driveway and stepped into the large home closing the door behind us. We then began the task of telling everyone hello as we moved from room to room. When we entered the family room, we saw Lexie’s parents sitting on the sofa with Pops and Maw Maw. We walked directly over and said hello. Jim Thomas was taken back by Lexie’s appearance.

“Lexie, you’re gorgeous.” he said, standing to kiss her.

“Oh my God baby, I love your dress.” Jennifer Thomas said, hugging her daughter.

Lexie turned and gave Maw Maw and kiss then went to Pops kissing him on the cheek as well. I could tell by the look on his face he was going to say something.

“You do look beautiful Lexie, but the dress is a bit short.” he commented looking at her legs.

“Oh, hush you, you look adorable baby.” Maw Maw stated.

Lexie followed her mother into the kitchen to go find her aunt to say hello. I stayed behind sitting on one of the sofa’s next to Pops and across from Jim Thomas. Pops leaned over and whispered to me.

“So, I hear you’re gonna proposed to my granddaughter.” he stated.

“Yes sir. Tomorrow night at her house when everyone is there.” I said, softly.

“Well, I have to be honest with you. I’m glad that you are. I’m not a big fan of you two living together.” Pops said sternly.

“Dad, give the kids a break.” Jim Thomas said, leaning forward.

“I have been giving them a break. This is the first time I’m saying anything about it.” he quickly replied.

“I understand sir and believe me had things gone down different, I would have asked her a long time ago.” I replied.

“I know you’re a good kid son, I’m just a bit old fashioned.” he said, patting my leg.

I looked up to see Lexie and her mom heading back our way with Lexie turning several heads of the men as she passed them. She came over and I got up offering her my seat which she accepted. Everyone just talked among themselves, but I knew they were busting at the seams about me proposing the following night. We had been talking for a while when George Jr and Cody of all people came walking up to us. But for once I could see Lexie was uncomfortable with Cody being around.

“Hey Uncle Bill and Aunt Jen ... Hey cuz.” he said to Lexie.

“What’s up dude?” he remarked, looking at me.

“Hello George, Hello Cody.’’, I replied.

They both were extremely uncomfortable, and I had no idea why they would even come over. Sometimes, I just did not understand people. Cody was staring at Lexie which I did not blame him for, but she adverted any eye contact with him at all.

“So, what happened with that thing on the highway?” George Jr. asked me.

“Not much George. I just thought someone needed help.” I replied casually.

“That’s not what my dad says.” he replied.

“No offense George but your dad wasn’t there. Like I said it was no big deal.” I answered.

“George, do you work at being this obnoxious or are you gifted with the talent?” Pops asked, growing weary of his grandson.

“He’s gifted Grandpa.” Lexie giggled.

They both looked mad as hell and stormed off presumably to tell George’s father they had been mistreated yet again. In the next few hours everyone ate and Lexie and I had a great time talking with everyone. We left close to midnight and started the drive home. I had just pulled on the interstate when I noticed Lexie lift up from her seat and pull up her dress a bit. She was wearing red lace panties and she quickly reached in them and touched her pussy. She then looked over at me to see if I had noticed. Of course, I had.

“What do you think?” she said softly.

“I think that I am the luckiest guy in the world.” I replied, quickly.

“I feel the same way about you, baby.” she whispered, her fingers moving slowly inside her panties.

By the time we got home Lexie had gotten off twice and then she jerked me off in the shower. Lexie called it a warmup for Christmas night. If she only knew what I had planned.

Christmas Day arrived, and we prepared to go to her parents’ home. We loaded all the presents in the back of the car and pulled out around two in the afternoon with dinner planned at five. We arrived at her parents around three o’clock and we carried three loads of presents in and put them under the tree with the rest. I could see Lexie eyeing up the packages I had bought unsure what was in them.

I stood up and Lexie was already facing me. She wrapped her arms around my neck, pressed her body against mine and kissed me. It took only seconds for her tongue to be in my mouth. Lexie was already good to go and it was early afternoon. Lexie was pressing hard against me when her mother walked into the room.

“Jesus don’t you two ever come up for air.” Jennifer laughed.

“Sometimes mom ... although we could go upstairs real quick baby.” Lexie giggled.

“Uh Lex, be nice...” I ordered.

“I am being nice, baby.” Lexie replied.

We followed Jennifer into the family room when Lexie’s father Jim, Pops and Maw Maw were already sitting down. Lexie went into the kitchen with her mom and then returned with a glass of iced tea for me. Lexie sat down next to me and took my hand in hers almost all I was going to run away. We sat and talked for about an hour before Jennifer announced that Christmas dinner was ready. We all sat down at the table when Jennifer fixed a plate for everyone and served them. Lexie spoke up and asked a strange question.

“Why is it that every time I look up people at smiling at me. What is going on?” she asked.

“I have no idea what you are talking about Lexie.’, Jennifer quickly replied.

“Mom, you know I see right through you ... you can’t lie to me.’, Lexie responded.

“Lexie, nothing is going on.” Jim Thomas said.

“Chris, I know you don’t lie to me ... Spill it buddy.” she giggled.

“Lexie other than it being Christmas ... I have no idea.” I said, not even looking up.

For the time being she let it go but Lexie knew something was on the horizon. It was hard to get one up on Lexie, she was very intuitive about most things. After dinner was over and the kitchen clean everyone adjourned to the front door where the tree and the presents were. Since it was a family tradition that Lexie always gave out the presents hence, she opened hers last.

Everyone seemed quite pleased with their gifts. Lexie received clothes from her parents which she seemed to like a lot. She was finally down to the last two gifts I had purchased for her. The opened up the smaller one first and immediately knew was it was.

“My backup weapon. Thanks so much baby ... I really needed this.” she said, very excited.

She then began to tear into the bigger box and immediately squealed with delight. She quickly pulled the vest out of the box and tried it on.

“Jen, all these years of toys, dolls and clothes and our daughter goes nuts over body armor and a revolver. Chris, you’re quite the romantic.” Jim laughed.

“Dad, I really need these things ... thank you so much baby.” Lexie said, kissing me quickly.

“You’re welcome.” I replied.

“I have to go pee...” Lexie announced, heading to the restroom.

Jennifer reached into her sweater pocket and pulled up the red satin box and walked over handing it to me. Pops and Maw Maw knew what was going on, I had informed both. Lexie came back out of the bathroom and helped her mom clean the wrapping paper from the floor. While Lexie and Jennifer were in the kitchen getting coffee for everyone, I began to prepare myself. Lexie and Jennifer returned and handed everyone their cup of coffee before Lexie sat down next to me.

“Chris, would you help me get these boots off ... my feet are killing me.” Lexie complained.

“Sure...” I replied, getting down on the floor in front of her.

She was seriously involved in a conversation with her father and was paying no attention to me. This could not have worked out any better for me. I unzipped her left boot first then slowly pulled it off. I then unzipped her right boot and slowly pulled it off as well and then pushed in the ring box inside the right boot.

“Does that feel better?” I asked innocently.

“Yes baby, thanks so much.” she replied.

I picked up the boots and went to sit them down on the side of the love seat when Lexie was sitting. I leaned over and set the boot down but picked up the right one putting my hand inside the boot. Lexie stopped talking and watch watching me. I dropped the boot to the floor so I could bend down to one knee.

“No wonder your foot hurts, there is something inside of this boot.” I stated.

“Something is inside the boot?” Lexie asked.

“Yep, hold on ... I almost have it.” acting like it was stuck.

I pulled the red ring box out of the right boot and extended my hand towards Lexie. She looked puzzled and slowly took the box from my hand. She slowly opened the box and never since I had known Lexie Thomas had I seen her eyes grow that large.

“Lexie Thomas, will you marry me?” I asked.

“Oh my God, Chris ... Oh God ... Chris...” she stuttered with tears rolling down her cheeks.

“Um Lex ... is that a yes?” I laughed.

She leaned forward and pressed her lips to mine slowly pushing her tongue between my lips. After thirty seconds or so, I began to feel self-conscious with her entire family watching us. So, I finally pulled away looking into her eyes, they were glowing.

“Uh Chris, I not one hundred percent sure but I think that might have been a yes.” Pops said from behind me.

Everyone in the room howled with laughter at his comment. Lexie leaned in and kissed me again only much shorter this time.

“Yes baby, I will marry you.” she said softly.

I took the box from her hand and removed the ring. I then carefully slipped the ring on her finger as she held her hand out in front of her. She just kept looking at the ring.

“My God Chris, this had to be very expensive.” Lexie exclaimed.

“I don’t remember how much it was...” I replied.

“Baby, I don’t believe you.” Lexie giggled.

She got up and walked around the room showing everyone the ring. Maw Maw was stunned by the ring telling Lexie she was a very fortunate young woman.

“Just how big is that diamond?” Maw Maw.

“I’m not sure Maw Maw. When I saw it ... I knew that was the one.” I replied.

“The stone is a three-carat diamond, and the setting is twenty carat white gold.’, Jennifer remarked.

Everyone looked at Jennifer wondering how the hell would she know that just by looking at the ring once. I knew Jennifer had blabbed inadvertently so I just shrugged my shoulders at her.

“Wait a minute here ... mom did you go with Chris to pick out the ring?” Lexie asked.

“Guilty as charged Lexie. Chris asked me if I would go with him since he very a bit overwhelmed.” Jennifer replied.

“So, you picked out the ring?” Lexie asked, looking over at me.

“Oh, hell no ... I would never have picked out a ring like that. Chris picked that out by himself.” Jennifer admitted.

We spent another hour and a half or so by her parents before heading home for the night. I could see Lexie every now and then hold up her hand admiring her ring. I pretended not to notice but for some reason Lexie was very quiet. I guess the ring was a shock, but I was not quite sure what she was thinking.

We got home and I hit the shower right away then headed for the bed. It had been a very long day for the both of us. Lexie went into the shower after I did then came out about twenty minutes later. I immediately perked up when I saw the white lace tank top and panties that she had on. This was new, I had never seen her in this before. She walked around and climbed into bed then pushed my way until she was up against me. She laid her head on my chest and put her arm around my waist.

“Chris, I love the ring ... It’s beautiful.” she said softly.

“I’m glad you like it. When I saw it ... I knew it was the right one.” I answered.

“What did my mom say when she saw it.” Lexie asked.

“She basically said I was retarded because she saw the price tag.” I replied.

“Tell me the price.” she demanded.

“Why what difference does it make?” I asked.

“Tell me dammit.” she giggled.

“Eleven thousand.” I finally said.

“You paid eleven thousand dollars?” she asked.

“Yes, I did. So, did you give the wedding date any thought?” I inquired.

“How about July or August?” she answered.

“That’s fine with me. By the way, I want to help out with the expenses so tell your mom and dad.” I offered.

The next few months passed with Lexie and her mom, Jennifer preparing for the wedding. They have a million things to do according to Lexie and they were running around like crazy. In the middle of March everything was going according to plan. Jennifer, Lexie and I were all working out regularly at the gym and I was teaching more people than ever. I had to admit, Jennifer Thomas made more progress than any woman that I was training. She weighed in at about one thirty-five, but it was solid well-toned muscle. She turned a lot of heads as she moved around the gym. I could also see that she was now very confident with her appearance and proud to show it off.

The local church that Lexie’s parents attended was holding their annual Spring Fair. It was comprised of food, drink, rides for the children, games for the children and bands that would play in the evening. The fair was held on Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday. Since there were two bands that Jennifer wanted to watch on Saturday night, we all made plans to go. I was bummed that Pops and Maw Maw could not attend but they could not stand on their feet for long periods of time.