Ralph was so proud of himself. He hadn't blown the first meeting with Lora. He had waited so long to meet her and it went perfectly. He couldn't wait to tell Madam. Madam was his advisor. He didn't do much without her say. To him, she was always right about everything. Lora was as wonderful as he thought she was. She had a mind and spirit that you don't find in most women. When he asked her why she was alone, she quickly answered that she hadn't found what she wanted in a man yet. He hoped he could be what she wanted. His research had to pay off. He knew everything about her. Now he had to make his plan work. He was going to make her his.
"Madam, you are going to love her. She is so perfect. You must give me some advice on how to keep her." Ralph said as he ran into her house, hugged and kissed her.
Madam talked in a slow, strongly accented voice, "Calm down, Ralphealeon. Come and sit with me." Like a little child, he sat between her legs and she began to play with his hair. "You must surprise her and seduce her. She will fall on your every word. If the opportunity comes open for you to get her to promise to stay or come back then you make her promise. She will keep her word." Ralph laid his head on Madam's chest. She cradled him to her breast and he began to nurse. Madam played a large part in raising Ralph. His life changed when she was brought into it. She wasn't really much older than him but he always looked at her as a mother. Ralph's grandfather brought her into their family from an orphanage when she was pregnant and Ralph's mother died having his twin and trained her to serve Ralph as a nanny. The grandfather fell in love with her youth, her willingness to serve him and experiment with him sexually, and her fiery red hair that flowed down her back. She was his live-in mistress. Ralph's grandmother never said anything against it and would actually use her as a sex toy as well.
Madame raised Ralph and her own child together but her child died when he was six. Ralph became her life. She wanted more but could not convince him. She would one day. She did teach him everything he knew about sex and love, after all. She would make him hers one day. She would convince Ralph that this Lora girl couldn't handle his way of loving and that she was the only one for him. Madam helped him in any way she could just waiting for the chance to get him to come back to her. She loved loving him.
They went to Ralph's house and set everything up for the date. When all was set, Madam helped Ralph get dressed. She told him to dress comfortably and not to be too showy. She knew that if he kept Lora guessing, he would have her. She gave him a ride to the Hilton and waited outside to see this girl that had stolen his interest five years earlier on a business trip to the states. She knew she should have gone with him but how could she have known he would have set his sights on a child? She wondered why he did not see her as his lover anymore. She and Ralph had such a connection when they made love. She knew that they were only two years apart and so did Ralph but he only wanted her as a "madam", a fancy name for a play toy in his household. She came into his home as a nursemaid and that was all he would see her as, hence him suckling at her breast presently. She never stopped making milk because he never stopped nursing. Another reason he needed her. No other woman would understand him.
Ralph made it to Lora's hotel room at 5:15 p.m. He wanted to make sure she was comfortable while she was getting dressed and to give her friends a chance to grill him. He remembered how close they were and wanted to make sure they liked him as well. Maybe he could find out some more about Lora. He knocked on the door and Tracy answered. She looked him up and down, then straight in the eyes.
"Hi. I'm Ralph. I'm here to see Lora."
"Hello. Come on in and have a seat. You are early. Denise go tell Lora her date is here."
"That's O.K. I can wait." Ralph replied with a smile. He sat down on the couch and got really comfortable. While he was there, the two friends questioned him and tried to find out everything they could about him; just like he knew they would... He told them he was a native, 25 years old, and that he worked odd jobs trying to make life stay interesting. He told them that all of his family was dead and that one day he would love to have a large family. His schooling was questioned, and so were his lifestyle and his friends. He answered all their questions and had them laughing when Lora came into the room.
"I see you can capture any girl's attention. She said as she sauntered into where everyone was sitting.
He was captivated by her. She was dressed to the nines. Her dress was red with gold trim and fit her like a glove. She had on three-inch heels and was carrying a small gold purse. Her hair was in loose braids and flowed down her back.
"Calm down. Play it cool." Ralph told himself. "Wow! You look beautiful." He stated aloud.
"Yeah, you sure do," Tracy said. "You better be careful Ralph, she might be out to get you."
"Hush up Tracy. Thank you, Ralph. Come on, let's go. I think you have been in the inquisition long enough."
"So, where are you going?" Myena asked. "Hey I am sorry but I have to ask."
"It's o.k. I don't mind" Ralph quickly spoke up. "I thought I would take her to hear a little calypso, then dinner and maybe a walk down the beach. Do you have a time you want her back or is that at my discretion?"
Myena was caught a little off guard by the question but answered, "I guess it is o.k. for you to stay out as long as you like as long as you call and check in once and a while."
"Well, thank you, Myena," Lora replied. They said their goodbyes and went walking down the road. Walking? Well, what did she expect? After all, he was from the island. He could feel her apprehension and decided to comfort her.
"I felt we could see the sites of the island and walk to my home. It is just down the road and I know you will love the night air."
Lora smiled and decided to go along with it. She kicked off her shoes, hooked on a finger by their strap, and said, "Sure, that's fine."
"Believe me, you won't be disappointed." Madam's advice was right on the money. Lora was taken off queue. With that Ralph took her to several beautiful shops in Rockley and window shopped. Lora pointed out things that she said she liked then they went to eat a small snack. Madam watched as they went walking down to the stores. She went in after they left and picked up the things Lora had pointed out. She wondered," How could he want something like that when he could have me?" She then left to make sure everything was in place at Ralph's house.
The conversation was great between them but Lora was expecting more excitement and fun. She wasn't seeing another date for them. She knew she needed to ride from place to place. He took her to a calypso club. She really loved the music and called her friends to tell them. Ralph could see that it was in her soul. Lora resolved to have a fun time no matter what.
They walked a little while longer then Ralph stopped a taxi and they rode to Prospect. Lora was grateful because her feet were killing her. The taxi stopped in a beachfront neighborhood, in front of a large gated home. When Ralph turned to escort her in, she paused and pulled away. "What's the problem?" Ralph asked.
"Well, I just don't know about this," Lora replied. She had no idea where she was. She was really in his hands now. Still, she felt she could trust him.
"Don't worry; I know where I am going. There is nothing to worry about. Everything will be O.K. Trust me." With those reassuring words, Lora followed him. Ralph paid the taxi driver and led her into a beautiful garden that surrounded a huge chateau. She couldn't believe her eyes. It was magnificent. Brightly lit, open, airy, and richly decorated, it took her breath away.
"You live here?" Lora asked.
"Yes, where did you think I lived?" He asked. She paused, trying to find the words. Ralph said, "Oh, you thought I lived on the beach, you thought I was a beach bum."
"Well, I mean you did say we were going to walk to your house and I did meet you on the beach. Oh, don't torture me like this. Just let me see your house. I promise I won't assume anything about you again." Lora said. She meant that for sure.