Crossroads: the Chance City Series Book Three
Copyright© 2023 by Robin Deeter
Chapter 13
Romantic Sex Story: Chapter 13 - Carter “Wheels” Ellis doubts that he’ll ever find a wife since he’s a paraplegic. But Nora Guthrie has strong feelings for him, and they begin a powerful romance. Sparks fly between Mayor Carly Branson and male prostitute Ray Stratton despite their mutual hate. Or is it love? Four people come to important crossroads. Will they find happiness, or take a wrong turn and end up heartbroken?
Caution: This Romantic Sex Story contains strong sexual content, including Ma/Fa Consensual Heterosexual Fiction Historical Mystery Western
A couple of days before her wedding, worry over the wedding night began assailing Nora. Most brides were nervous about it, but in her case, it was worse. She was thankful that her mother had been so forthcoming when she’d explained about such things, but it wasn’t the same as experiencing it.
She didn’t know who to discuss it with and she desperately needed advice. As she made lunch that day, it suddenly dawned on her that there was one person who had the knowledge she needed.
That night after supper, she announced that she was going for a walk to clear her head and quickly set out for her destination.
Nora stopped outside the back door of the Chowhound, gathering her courage. She almost walked away, but her love for Wheels drove her on. Her resolve strengthened again, she went inside, keeping her scarf over her head so no one recognized her.
Keeping her face averted, she asked a pretty brunette which room Wendy’s was. The brunette was a stranger to Nora, which was a relief. She knocked on the third door on the left, trying to ignore the laughter and other sounds that emanated from the other rooms.
The door opened, and Nora faced a tall redhead.
“Can I help you?” she asked, curiosity in her vibrant green eyes.
Nora cleared her throat. “Yes. I need to talk to you about Wheels.” Wendy’s lithe beauty intimidated her. No wonder she’d caught Wheels’ eye.
A smile formed on Wendy’s lips. “You must be—”
“Yes.”
Wendy understood Nora’s nervousness. “Come on in, sweetie.”
Nora hadn’t known what to expect when she entered Wendy’s room, but it wasn’t the opulent space in which she found herself. Wendy put her wreath on her door and shut and locked it.
“Have a seat.” She motioned towards a chair.
Nora perched on the edge of it and removed her scarf.
Wendy gave her an appraising look. “I certainly see why Wheels is attracted to you. You’re a beautiful girl. Don’t look so scared, honey. Nothing bad is going to happen to you here.”
Nora laughed nervously. “I had all these pictures in my head of what this part of the building looked like, but it’s not nearly as bad as I imagined. I mean, you have a very nice room.”
Wendy said, “Thanks. I’m good at what I do, and I make good money. I bet I can guess why you’re here. Wheels must have told you about his difficulties.”
Flame leapt into Nora’s cheeks, and she dropped her eyes. “Yes, he did.”
“And you’re a virgin.”
Nora swallowed hard. “Yes.”
“Which makes it harder on you. You wouldn’t know exactly what to expect anyway, but this complicates things a little more. You must really love him if you came here to ask advice from a woman he’s been with, especially a whore.”
Nora found the courage to lift her chin and meet Wendy’s gaze. “Yes, I do. I love him more than anything or anyone and I’d fight anyone who tried to come between us.”
Wendy smiled approvingly. “Good. I’m no threat to you, Nora. I like my life just fine. I don’t want anything permanent with a man, even one as good as Wheels. I love him, but only as a friend. Women can be friends and lovers, despite what many people think. Anyway, you want to know how to do certain things with him, right?”
Nora clasped her shaking hands together. “That’s right. It’s very important to me that I ... I please him.”
Wendy gave her a cunning smile. “Something tells me that you already do, or he wouldn’t be marrying you. All right, Nora, the first thing you need to know is...”
Nora paid close attention to what Wendy told her. She hadn’t expected to have a good time when she’d come to the Chowhound that night, but she did. It was strange, but she liked Wendy right away, laughing at her off-color jokes even though they made her blush. It was obvious as they conversed that Wendy thought a great deal of Wheels, which made Nora think more highly of Wendy.
Wendy said, “All that will help you, but the most important thing is to listen to what he needs. He’ll tell you.”
“I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help,” Nora said, putting on her scarf.
Wendy said, “Don’t take this the wrong way, but Wheels is special to me. It’s not every customer I’d do this for. Past customer. I promise that I’m not after him.”
Nora smiled. “I believe you. This will sound odd, but I’m glad that he had someone like you in his life.”
Tears suddenly burned behind Wendy’s eyes, and she blinked them away. “Thanks. That means a lot to me.” She surprised herself and Nora by hugging her. “Congratulations. He’s getting himself a great woman.”
“Thank you, Wendy.”
Wendy bid her goodbye and Nora hurried away from the Chowhound, knowing that she needed to get back home before her parents sent someone looking for her.
“Are you sure about this?” Susan asked Wheels at the church two days later.
Wheels gave her an exasperated look. “Yes, Mama. We’ve talked about this. It’s just until the ceremony is over and then I’ll take them off. I’m not even gonna stand up until Pastor Clem says it’s time to get lined up at the altar.”
Susan sighed as she fussed with his tie. “All right. I’m sorry. You look so handsome.”
Wheels smiled. “Thanks, Mama. I’m going to be fine.”
“I know. I’m just being overprotective,” Susan said, tearing up. “It’s just that you’re my little boy and I love you so much.”
“Aw, Mama. Don’t cry.”
“I can’t help it. I’m so happy for you and I love Nora. It’s just a little hard for me. I really have to let you go now,” she said.
Wheels laughed. “Mama, I’m not moving away or anything. I’m getting married. We’ll still be living right out back.”
“I know, I know!” Susan brought her emotions under control. “You’ll understand one day when your children get married or leave home. You want them to go and be happy, but you want to hold onto them, too.”
Wheels held out a hand to her. “Mama, I am happy. Believe me, I am.”
Susan took it and then hugged him. “I know and I’m glad you are. Just ignore me. I love you, honey. Now, I’m going to get out of here and let you be. See you out there.”
“I love you, too, Mama.”
He sighed as his mother left. Wheels knew that after his accident Susan had become so used to caring for him that it was difficult for her to finally let go completely. It was most mothers’ instincts to take care of their children no matter how old they became, and even more so in his case.
Wheels knew that Susan would adjust and so would he. It would be a totally new experience sharing a home with someone again, especially a woman. He grinned as he thought about his bride, the woman he would spend the rest of his life with. His brother and father kept telling him that he was about to embark on a wonderful, confusing adventure; that of learning to live with a wife.
Just that morning, Vern had said, “Son, nothing is ever completely clear where women are concerned. Lots of times they say one thing when they mean another. Watch out if she keeps telling you that something is fine when you know darn well isn’t. The best us men can do is listen as close as we can, keep our things picked up, and tell her that you love her cookin’ even if you don’t. Other than that, you’ll have to learn as you go.”
Wheels laughed as he remembered that piece of advice. Carl and Aaron entered Pastor Clem’s office.
“Look at that smile,” Carl said. “I’d say you’re a happy man.”
Wheels said, “You bet I am. Is it time?”
Carl held up his braces. “As soon as we get these on you, we’ll be ready.”
“Let’s get to it, then,” Wheels said.
Nora’s stomach churned as she sat in the little room off the narthex that had been taken over by her and her bridesmaids, Daphne, Maggie, and Rena. Her matron of honor, Daphne, touched her shoulder, making her jump.
Daphne smiled sympathetically. “Are you all right?”
“No. I’m scared to death,” Nora replied as her eyes filled with tears. “I’m going to let him down. I just know I am.”
Putting an arm around Nora’s shoulders, Daphne said, “No, you’re not. Most brides feel that way before their wedding. I did. I wanted to marry Brock so badly, but I worried that I wouldn’t measure up to his expectations. That hasn’t happened. In fact, he’s always telling me the opposite. I’m sure it’ll be the same with you and Wheels.”
Nora took a big breath and held it for a few moments, hoping that it would quell her queasiness. It helped a little, as did Daphne’s reassurance.
“I hope so. I love him so much,” Nora said.
Maggie patted her hand. “We can tell. I’m glad to be getting you as a sister-in-law. You’re so good for Wheels and you’ll be happy together.”
Nora smiled. “He’s good for me, too. He makes me laugh and he’s so kind and the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.”
Rena chuckled. “I feel the same way about Carl. He’s more reserved than Wheels, but he’s still a lot of fun. He has a drier sense of humor.”