The Millenium Bug, Chpt 4  (MF, SciFi, Rom, slow) 


	The rest of the morning went by rather quickly, with no 
surprises.  When lunchtime rolled around, Maria poked her head in 
the door to ask if I had any plans for lunch.
	"Not really.  But by the look on your face, I think you 
do."
	She grinned, "I'll be back with lunch, and some company in 
five minutes.  O.K.?"
	"That sounds fine.  I'll have the table ready when you get 
back."
	She closed the door, and I saved what I was doing.  Laura 
and I had a habit of eating lunch together when we could; and I 
put a small table with chairs in the nook off my office.  
Sometimes it's nice to have a place for a quiet lunch among 
friends at work.  I set out napkins and plates; waiting to see 
what Maria wanted to drink.
	Maria came back in, and had Trinity in tow.  "In honor of 
your recent trip to China, I had Yen Ching deliver some of your 
favorites." She turned to Trinity; "I invited Trinity, as a 
celebration for her of sorts."
	Maria started putting the cartons of food on the table, and 
I extended my hand to Trinity. "Hello Trinity, and welcome."  She 
smiled and took my offered hand.  "I hope you like Chinese food. 
Please be seated, ladies."
Trinity took a seat, and I held out a chair for Maria.  She 
nodded and sat down.  "What would you like to drink?"  I named 
off what was in the small fridge.  I got the ladies their drinks, 
and sat down.  The food was excellent; I'm a big fan of Yen 
Ching's anyday.  After eating, I settled back for a little small 
talk.
	Maria gently nudged Trinity's elbow, "So, what do you think 
of our mean old boss now; Trinity?"
	Trinity coughed and blushed slightly, "Mean!?" I exclaimed. 
"Old!?"
	She was grinning now, "I think he's a big creampuff, and I 
could just eat him up!"
	Maria was laughing, "Got you pegged, doesn't she!" Then to 
Trinity, "I'm afraid you'll have to get in line if you want to 
`eat him up', though. I think every female here would give 
anything if they could become Mrs. Sifrsen."
	I smiled at Maria, "Not `every female', Maria."
	Maria reached out and touched my hand, "No, Robert. Every 
female here would be elated to be your wife. But not all of them 
can be."
	Trinity watched this exchange with interest. "I'm sorry, 
but may I ask a very personal question?" I nodded my assent. "I 
take it that you've asked Maria, and she has declined.  Is this 
true?"  She was looking at Maria with awe and surprise.
	"Yes, she took a vow that her husband would be the only man 
she would ever know; and I respect that vow.  We are good 
friends, and I love her dearly.  Laura also knows, and they are 
good friends." Now it was my turn to hold Maria's hand. "She lost 
her husband and two sons to the Millenium Bug, and has only her 
daughter left for family."
	"Not true, I have you and Laura for my family. Now I can 
add your new wife, also." Turning to Trinity, "My daughter lives 
in St. Louis, and works for us as a programmer. I'm very proud of 
her."
	Trinity looked retrospective, "I lost my father and brother 
to the bug when I was only nine.  I remember my father was always 
telling us kids to think of how the other person feels, and try 
to behave accordingly.  Even though I only knew him briefly, he 
is a major influence in my life."
	Just then Laura and Mei Li entered my office.
	I made introductions around, and rose to get more plates 
and drinks. Trinity also rose.
	"I'd better be getting back out front.  Thanks again for 
letting me join you for lunch. Nice to meet all of you. Bye."  
	Laura asked me after she had left, "Is she the new hire? 
She's very pretty."
	Maria nodded, "Yes. She will be a good addition to our 
office here.  She has a real talent at reading other people, and 
meeting the needs she finds there."
	"Laura has spoken of you, and I am glad to know Robert has 
someone as talented as you helping him." Mei Li spoke to Maria.
	"Thank you.  I'm glad someone finally convinced him to take 
another wife.  Congratulations on catching him, he's quite a 
find; you know."
	We made some more small talk, and Laura rose; "I've got to 
take Mei Li home and help her get ready for her honeymoon.  
Maria, I'll be in tomorrow after eleven.  I'll see both of them 
off, and stop playing hooky from work."  Laura hugged Maria, and 
Mei Li followed suit.  I kissed them both before they went out 
the door.
	"Let me help get rid of the mess, Maria." I helped clean 
up, and Maria went back out to her office.
	I went back to work, and around three Maria informed me I 
had a vid call.  "It's some reporter.  She said she was sending a 
story to you for approval before its release."
	I remembered the reporter from the plane. "Yes, I remember.  
Maria, go ahead and review it for anything we don't want 
released; but be easy on her.  This reporter is trying to be 
considerate of my privacy and I like that.  See if there is 
anything we can do to help her get what she needs for the story, 
too."  
	Maria soon got back with me, "Everything seems to be both 
accurate, and puts you in a good light. I let her know if there 
was anything she needed we would be happy to help her out."
	"Thanks, Maria."
	I went back to work, and about four Maria brought in a 
package from Steven.  It showed bank records, money transfers, 
gifts, information transfers, copies of e-mail, and vid 
recordings.  Steven had gathered some very damning evidence on 
Skya Blue.  After looking it over with Maria, I put it in my 
private office safe.  As soon as it was possible, I was going to 
pay Sacramento a visit.
	
	Maria and I shut things down about five, and I got ready to 
leave for home.  As I walked out of my office, Maria and the 
girls from the center were lined up.  Maria spoke for the group; 
"Since we weren't able to be there for your wedding, everyone 
here wishes to give you our heartfelt congratulations; and every 
wish for a long happy marriage."
	I went down the line receiving congratulations, and giving 
hugs of thanks to each in turn.  Before turning to leave; "Thank 
you all again, for your wonderful words.  I am proud to have the 
honor of your association.  It makes my life fuller to have such 
wonderful people around me.  I will be back in eleven days, and 
plan on having a small party for all of you at that time." This 
brought smiles, and some excited chatter. "See you all in eleven 
days. Bye."
	The drive home was uneventful, and Laura was in the kitchen 
when I came in.  Dinner smelled wonderful.  "Hi babe.  How was 
your day shopping?  And where's Mei Li?"
	"Hi lover.  We had fun shopping for new furniture for her.  
She is getting a bottle of wine from the cellar for me.  How was 
your day?"
	I moved behind her, hugging her; and fondling her full 
breasts; "Today went well, and I have some information from 
Steven about an information leak within our organization.  Maria 
can fill you in on it, tomorrow."  Laura was grinding her ass 
back at me; "God, you feel so sexy!"
	"Thanks, sweetheart.  I'll have Maria clue me in.  This 
`leak', is it serious?" She stopped wiggling against me.
	"Serious enough.  It involves the Chinese, too.  I think we 
need to let Mei Li know about it, as well."
	"Let me know about what?" Mei Li came into the kitchen 
carrying a bottle of wine.  
	I went to her, took the bottle of wine; and hugged her 
close.  "Hi!  I'll tell you all about it after dinner.  How was 
your day shopping?"
	She molded her body to mine and kissed my neck, "It was 
fun.  I can hardly wait to see how my new furniture looks in my 
very own home." She pulled back from me; "But what is it you need 
to tell me?"
	I kissed her forehead; "Wait until after dinner, then we 
will have a family meeting.  All will be revealed, then. O.K.?"
	She relented; "Alright, I can wait.  Dinner is almost 
ready.  Sit down and we will bring it to you."
	I hugged her again; "I'll go wash, and be right back."
	We had a delicious supper, and adjourned to the den for our 
family meeting.
	I had decided there would be no secrets from `family', and 
Mei Li was now part of our family.  The best way is just to come 
out with it, I guess.
	"Mei Li, when you read the Chinese intelligence report on 
me, what was in it?"
	Mei Li looked concerned; "Nothing you weren't told by 
grandmother or me.  I know you will probably outlive Laura and I, 
but I hope some of our children will also be long-lived."
	"Mei Li, there is another part of being in the 1% that 
isn't in the report; and that is what concerns me the most.  This 
ability is only known to us, and to our most trusted friends.  My 
own abilities are telepathy and empathy, but I don't want anyone 
outside to know of this."  Mei Li's eyes were shining with 
interest.  "You are a member of my family now, and I will have no 
secrets from you."
	"You can read my mind? Are you doing it now?" She looked 
both excited and frightened.
	"No." I tried to reassure her; "I won't do that to you 
unless you ask me to.  You are my wife, and I will not pry into 
your mind.  Your love and trust in me gives me reason to trust 
you, as well."
	"When we first met, were you reading my mind then?"
	"No, somehow it didn't seem necessary.  You were very 
sincere, and your grandmother's forthrightness helped.  I didn't 
use my ability at all before I made my decision.  I only use it 
on rare occasions, and generally to determine if someone is 
honest with me."  I wasn't telling about all my ability implied.  
Or it's limitations.
	Laura spoke up; "Mei Li, when he first told me I thought he 
was delusional; but now know this for the truth.  It is something 
we must keep secret, I don't want him stuck in some lab being an 
experiment for someone.  Our `enlightened' society still isn't 
above that, I don't think.  Please keep our secret."
	Mei Li looked from Laura to me; "I pledged my life and love 
to you.  I could do nothing that would cause you harm.  This 
secret will remain within me until my death, or until you release 
it from me.  Do you wish to see the truth of this in my mind?"
	I gently took her hand and kissed it; "It is not necessary.  
I hear the truth in your voice, and see the honesty in your eyes.  
I was concerned because of the report the Chinese government had 
included the fact of my longevity.  I didn't know if they knew of 
my `other' abilities, or if the secret was out.  I now know where 
the information came from, and will deal with it after we are 
settled from our honeymoon.  If you want, I will make all the 
information I have available for you."
	She squeezed my hand; "No.  I don't want to see it."
	"Is there anything you want to ask me? Or tell me? About 
this or anything at all?"
	Mei Li smiled a soft smile; "Well, yes there is.  Where are 
you sleeping tonight, my husband?"
	Laura laughed softly; "I'm in for some tough competition, 
aren't I?" She grew serious; "Mei Li, I will be without him for 
ten days while you are on your honeymoon together. Would it upset 
you if I kept him for myself tonight?"
	Mei Li bowed; "You are his first love and wife, Robert will 
always hold your love in a special place.  I will always respect 
your judgement and honor your advice."
	I smiled; "How's that for the mysteries of the orient?" 
Once again I kissed her hand; "I have a little say in this, too.  
Laura will share my bed tonight; you will have my undivided 
attention for ten days after that.  You have my promise."
	Mei Li squeezed my hand; "I hope to have a surprise for you 
on our honeymoon.  It is one you will enjoy, Laura has told me 
this."
	"Then I look forward to our honeymoon with great 
anticipation." I pulled her into an embrace, and kissed her 
promising more to come.  "We have to catch an early flight, so 
it's off to bed for all of us.  I'm not flying since I haven't 
had time to properly prepare with all the happenings of the last 
two days."
	Laura put her arms around me from the back; "I'll have the 
new furniture we bought today moved into your room when it 
arrives.  The existing furniture will be donated to charity.  
Should I unpack for you, or do you want to do that when you get 
back."  She was talking to Mei Li, but holding us both.
	"You have been most kind, I will unpack when we have 
returned."  Mei Li pulled back, and I kissed her hands as she 
turned to go to her room.  She turned back to us and bowed; 
"Goodnight, my family."
	"Goodnight, Mei Li."  Laura lay her head on my shoulder and 
gently hugged me, her hands caressing my stomach and chest.  I 
turned in her grasp, and held her softness against me.  I stroked 
her back, and grasping the firm globes of her ass; pulled her 
against my growing erection. "Let's go to bed."
	We walked arm in arm to the master suite; "How about a 
shower to wash the day off?" Laura asked.
	She steered me to the shower, undressing as we went.  The 
warm water soothed the day away as we gently washed each other.  
Laura kneeled and took my cock in her mouth, but without urgency; 
just savoring the intimacy of this act of love and trust.  I 
hardened slowly in her mouth, when I was fully tumescent; she 
gave me a final lick and rose.  I kissed her, feeling the desire 
slowly building in us both.  We dried each other off, and walked 
holding hands to the bedroom.  We lay close to each other, gently 
caressing; softly exploring the familiar territory of our bodies.  
Laura rolled onto her back, and I felt the smooth softness of her 
breasts; lightly teasing the hard nubbins of her nipples.  I 
rolled half on top of her, meeting her rising desire with a kiss.  
Caressing and softly kissing my way down her voluptuous body, I 
moved between her thighs to her sweet center.  I teased her labia 
with my tongue and lips; watching her pussy open as her arousal 
grew.  Sensing from her taste she was wet, I slowly slid my 
finger inside to caress her heat.  "Uhmmm...." I heard her moan 
as I found her g-spot and started gently pressing against it; 
then softly stroking it.  I let her build slowly, varying licks, 
sucks, and strokes keeping her climbing; but not letting her cum.  
Her nipples were rock-hard, about a three-quarter inch long; and 
a half-inch across.  She was softly stroking my hair, "mmmmm-ing" 
quietly as her head moved back and forth.  I rose, lifting her 
feet to my shoulders.  Laura grasped my penis and brushed the 
cockhead between her open labia, trembling because she was so 
close.  She lodged the head at her opening, and I slowly entered 
her; spreading and raising her feet as I pushed deep inside her 
hot wetness.  I started moving deeply inside her, long strokes; 
grinding against her at the bottom.  I could feel the hard knob 
of her cervix every time I entered her fully.  She came, 
shuddering and moaning my name as I flexed myself inside her.  
Not letting up, I kept pulling nearly out; and fully entering her 
on each stroke.  I began varying my speed, some slow and deep; 
others hard, fast, and deep.  Hearing Laura exclaim "Oh! Oh! Oh!" 
as I was loving her hard was music to my ears.  After she had cum 
her fourth time, she put her hand on my chest.
	"Let me take you in my mouth.  I want you in my mouth."
	I ground against her one more time, watching her eyes roll 
back. Then I lay back against the headboard with the pillows 
behind me.  Laura opened my thighs, kissing gently; and took my 
hardness in her mouth.  She licked around, then under the crown; 
and softly sucked.  Her lips were moving up and down the shaft, 
as her hands cradled my balls; rolling them from side to side.  
She started to squeeze and release, squeeze and release my balls 
as she sucked harder and licked the frenulum of my penis; pushing 
the head against the roof of her mouth.  My orgasm was fast 
approaching, and I told her so.  She "hmmmmm'd", and then I was 
filling her sweet mouth.  I could feel her softly sucking, and 
swallowing; as I felt the pleasure of her love for me. 
	She kept me inside her mouth as I softened, keeping my 
pleasure heightened by just barely sucking.  When I was fully 
spent and soft, Laura gently took me in her hand; and kissed the 
head of my penis.  "I love doing that for you.  You are such a 
wonderful lover, and I want you to feel such pleasure with me."
	I pulled her up into my kiss and embrace; "I love you, and 
desire you, and hope I give you as much pleasure as you give me.  
You are a talented lover, you are my first love; our love will 
never grow old."  Laura held me tight, and I felt a tear on my 
shoulder.  "Happy crying, or is something wrong crying?" I asked 
softly.
	She sniffed; "Sorry.  Sometimes I'm such a little girl.  I 
just can't help worrying that I'll lose you, somehow.  I put on 
this brave face, but inside I'm so scared.  Never leave me, 
Robert!  I'd die without you."
	I pulled her up so she was looking into my eyes, then 
kissed her softly; "Laura, I took a vow over twenty years ago; 
and I intend to fulfill it with you.  For richer, for poorer, in 
sickness and health; `til death do us part.  You always have my 
heart in your hands, I will never leave you truly alone."
	Laura kissed me hard; "I know love.  It's just difficult to 
adjust to `sharing' you, now."
	Laura lay her head on my shoulder; "I'm scared, too.  We 
have a new person in our life, and I don't want to disappoint you 
or her.  My love for you will never diminish, and I hope our love 
for Mei Li can grow to match it.  Never be afraid, Laura; I'm 
always going to be here for you both.  So help me God."