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Chapter 1 – What a day
Could this day get any worse? Serena thought as she joined a rather long que at Pulse’s, it was 7:45am and her shift started in 15 minutes. There must have been at least 15 people before her and all she wanted was a large full fat latte with a double extra shot. She really needed that today, for so many reasons, firstly because it was Monday, not the best day of the week, but made worse as it was cold and raining and just generally dull. Secondly because she had been awake since 4:20am, through no fault of her own. It was Jason’s birthday and even though he was an adult the excitement of his birthday and the prospect of presents brought out the child in him.
One thing Serena hadn’t banked on was his request for his birthday treat, he wanted to visit his mother’s grave and spend some time with her. His shift at the hospital didn’t start until 10am so she would need to catch up with him later. She wanted to treat him to something nice, maybe a drink with his work colleagues after work. That would be nice she thought, something that would make him really feel like one of the team and of course it was Karaoke night at Albie’s so it was sure to be a good evening. Serena smiled as she thought of who she would invite.
Her thought quickly turned to Bernie. With 8 people in front of her now in the que, she allowed herself to indulge in her new obsession. It had been 2 days since Bernie had returned from Ukraine, 2 days since they had proclaimed their true feelings for each other, and 2 long days since the most passionate kiss Serena had ever experienced. Serena felt a little dishearten that the passion between them had stopped with the kiss, as amazing as it was, it was over much quicker than she wanted it to be. But they needed to talk and after all they were in the hospital and let’s face it if anyone had of seen them, not only would the gossip run like wild fire but they both could face a serious telling off from the ECO.
They spoke a lot while locked in that office and they were ready to fully commit to each other BUT going public had to be done on their terms, and Jason was of course at the front of their concerns. Jason struggled at the best of times with romance and concerns of the heart, so going slow was an absolute must for Jason’s sake as much as theirs. Bernie had worked double shifts over the entire weekend so they hadn’t seen each other. Serena smiled however as she thought of the rather saucy text messages the couple had shared. It was Bernie’s day off today, BUT she was going to call her later and ask her out to Albie’s tonight.
Suddenly Serena was brought back to the real world with the rather upsetting news that the last 15 minutes she had spent in this que was for nothing, as the newly installed coffee machine was now on the blink. So in reply to her first though….. YES this day could get worse!!!!!
As Serena entered the lift she wondered how of Earth she would manage the day ahead of her with NO coffee and NO Bernie. She got to the ward and it was very quiet, hoping that it would stay like that she entered her office and started work on the rather large pile of paperwork she had neglected on Friday due to Bernie’s return.
Before Serena knew it was nearly 9:30am, the ward was still very quiet, which was good as she had nearly finished the paperwork. She took a moment to stretch back in her leather chair, enjoying the coldness of the leather on her back. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
Suddenly she was aware that someone was in the office with her and before she could open her eyes she felt warm soft lips on hers. She slowly opened her eyes and was greeted with a vision of beauty as she stared into Bernie’s eyes. “Hey you!” Bernie said in a deep, husky voice. Serena smiled and in an equally seductive way said “hey beautiful, why are you not at home, in bed getting sleep after your double shift?” Bernie simply smiled and whispered deep into Serena’s ear “because my darling you were not there to hold me, how on earth am I meant to sleep when my brain it completely and utterly unable to stop thinking of you?”
They shared the most seductive look for several moments before Bernie pushed herself onto Serena’s lap, entwining their fingers as they held hands. Serena released one hand and pulled Bernie closer, causing Bernie to be lifted completely onto Serena’s lap. She wrapped her arm around her to keep her steady. Bernie used her free hand to run her fingers through Serena’s amazingly soft brown hair. “Do you have any idea how stunning beautiful you are Ms Wolfe?” Serena said forcefully. “As stunningly beautiful as you Ms Campbell?” Bernie said as she pulled at Serena’s hair forcing her head back into the chair and kissing her with the same passion they had shared 2 days before.
The kissing was starting to really heat up and Serena suddenly become very aware that she actually had no idea of what could or would happen next. She wasn’t completely naïve to what lesbian sex was, BUT really didn’t know how or what she was really meant to do. She suddenly panicked and realised that she was completely unexperienced and would possible be a total disappointment to Bernie, who after all had not only experience but confidence.
Bernie sensed something was wrong and pulled back from the kiss. “What is it my darling?” She asked holding Serena’s face in her strong hands. “Nothing” she very unconvincingly said. “Oh My God” Serena shouted out as she suddenly realised that it was 10:30am and that she had not been out on the ward floor yet and that Jason had started work 30 minutes ago and she wasn’t there to welcome him in.
“What, What?” Bernie said as she jumped off Serena’s lap. “Err…yes…… sorry, I need to do my ward round and find Jason and organise a nice tasteful birthday celebration drink after work for him. I can’t believe I have been here for 2 and a half hours already!!! Sorry as much as I am enjoying spending time with you my darling, I need to get on and do what I get paid for.” With that rather snappy reply Serena was up and out of the office.
Bernie was now beyond tired and decided that she would probably be better off staying at work and helping Serena were possible. Bernie sat in the office watching the woman she loved dance around the ward effortlessly, tending to all the patience in the only way Serena could, in the most professional and empathic way. Bernie was stuck in time for a few moments as she watched this beautiful, clever lady thinking how lucky she was to call Serena hers and how she so wanted to take things slowly because she knew that was what was needed, but doubting her own ability to stick to that promise as all she wanted to do was make long, slow and very passionate love to her. Bernie was in a real daze as Jason walked into the office. Jason stood there starring at Bernie who looked right through him.
“EARTH TO BERNIE” Jason said in a jokey tone waving his hands in front of her face. “Sorry Jason” she said clearing her throat. “How are you Birthday Boy, are you having a good day?” Jason smiled and explained that he have visited his mother’s grave, which was nice but he now felt guilty as Serena had made his morning so nice with amazing gifts and a lovely card. Jason looked at Bernie with a very thoughtful look on his face. “You know, Bernie I loved my mum very much, but she never really understood me, she always put herself before me, even when I was a child. I loved her but I love Auntie Serena more. Is that wrong of me?”
“No, no it’s not Jason, everyone who we choose to have in our lives mean different things to us. Some you like, some you love and some you tolerate. Serena is just different to your mum, she cares so much for you Jason, she very much thinks of you as her own child. There isn’t nothing she wouldn’t do for you, you know that don’t you?”
“I know, she even puts her own happiest aside for me” Jason said looking at Serena across the ward. “What do you mean Jason?” Bernie asked in a low calming voice. “I mean she tries to make my life so much easier when she really doesn’t need to. I know I need routine and Auntie Serena is great at making sure I know what shift she and I are on and she understands my routine for dinner and that’s all I need from her. Take you and her for example. She thinks I don’t understand, but I do, she loves you, she has for a very long time and she waited for you. I would hear her crying over you at night when she thought I was asleep. She wants to be with you so much and now your back, you can be together but she is holding back on you because of me.” “Oh Jason you are so grown up all of a sudden, you really do understand don’t you?” Bernie rubbed his arm and smiled. “Well it is my birthday Bernie, I am a year older and wiser.”
“So what do you think Serena should do Jason, what would you like her do?” Jason stood for a moment he turned to Bernie putting his back to the office door. “I want Auntie Serena to stop worrying about me, I need her in my life but she doesn’t need to only ever think of me. I want her to be happy with you, I want us to be a family and I like it when she thinks of me as her own son. I think of her as my mum and you as my dad.” Jason paused and laughed…..”That’s funny isn’t it, saying you are my dad when you’re a woman, but I never really had a dad so you are the next best thing” he said as he hugged Bernie. “So we can tell Auntie Serena that it is time to tell everyone you love each other, and that it is time to stop wasting money staying at a hotel when you can move in with us….. Do you agree?” Jason looked at Bernie intently.
“Well if she doesn’t, I certainly do Jason” Serena’s stern voice carried into the office and had made both Jason and Bernie jump. They both turned to Serena and smiled, “how long have you been ease dropping Auntie Serena?” Jason asked, “Long enough to know, I have my hands full with both of you ganging up on me” she laughed as she answered his question.
“Well that’s it then” Jason proclaimed, “it’s a deal, Bernie go and pack your things you are coming HOME!” Bernie looked at Serena searching for approval, HOME she thought what a lovely prospect that was. She hadn’t called anywhere home in years. Her ‘home’ with Marcus was a house where she stayed when she was not on tour. Bernie starred at Serena and with a smile and a wink she knew all was agreed.
Jason was called, he needed to take a patient down to the exit, and he went off with a look of contentment and happiness in his eye.
Bernie stood there looking longingly at Serena….. “Are you sure? Sweetheart, I don’t want to rush you.”
“Yes my darling I am sure, Jason is very important to me and you not only understand that but embrace it, you really want us to be a family don’t you?” Bernie looked right into Serena’s soul and with one simple but definite word said “Yes”. Serena felt her knees go, how long she had wanted this, to be with the woman she had fallen in love with, the woman who she so admired both professionally and personally. The woman who had walked into her world and had turned it upside down. Every time she looked at this woman, her woman, she felt butterflies, her heart skipped a beat and she lost herself in her woman’s beauty.
“Serena” Bernie softly touched her shoulder, “are you still with me?” she asked. “Err Yes, yes sorry” Serena felt a little foolish and blushed. “You can tell me what you were thinking about later….. No actually you could show me if you like” Bernie said in an extremely sexual way through a gritted smile. Serena blushed again as did Bernie now as she realised that was probably the first flirty conversation they had had which would definitely end in some passionate action!
It took every ounce of energy Bernie had not to grab Serena and throw her on the desk, where she would have certainly forced her legs apart with her own and climbed on top of her kissing her so hard she might leave marks. Serena could read Bernie like a book and she herself had, had a similar thought. Bernie gazed into Serena’s eyes with a deep aching pain written all over her face. “Bernie, I… I don’t really know what to do with a…..err…..a woman, I mean as a…..err a lover.” Bernie smiled, “It’s not that different to being with a man” Bernie said. Serena was taken aback, surely it must be she thought, there is a vital organ missing after all. Bernie could see the distress on Serena’s face. “You’re a doctor Serena and what’s more importantly a surgeon, surely you have some idea of what the female form is like and how things go together?”
Serena blushed, not because of any flirtation contexts, BUT because of embarrassment, she looked at Bernie and shyly admitted that she really didn’t have much experience with men either. Edward her ex-husband was her first lover and her only lover for their entire marriage. Then there was Robbie who she had been intimate with a handful of times. Both of these men were strong, confident and natural born leaders who took charge in the bedroom. Serena just went along with it, never having the confidence to initiate sex.
Bernie looked at Serena in shock, she always came across as being in control, knowing what she was doing, when, why and how. She found it very hard to picture Serena in a way she was explaining herself. But due to the extreme distress Serena was in baring her soul to Bernie she had to believe her.
“Oh my sweet darling” Bernie said as she pulled Serena in for a cuddle, she stroked Serena’s hair as she kissed her on the head. “There really is no rush to do all of that, we really don’t have to have sex until you are sure, I would never rush you.” “I know Bernie, I know, but I want to. I have fallen in love with you after sharing three kisses and timeless flirtation. Can you imagine how much more I can love you when I get to see all of you?” Serena said in a deep intense voice. “So far Ms Wolfe all I seen of your naked body is your arms, and neck. I know you have a lot more to offer, after all I have felt the warmth of your body, against mine when we have kissed.” Bernie stood there with a smile on her face, knowing that Serena was completely right, they had fallen in love with each other without ever sharing more than a kiss.
“How can you be so flirtation in your talk, but so scared to with your actions?” Bernie asked Serena, hoping not to cause offense. “Well, I know what I want I am just not sure how to get it” Serena replied with a sexy smile. “You have got me and you will get everything I can offer you my darling, heart and soul, I promise” Bernie stated starring right into Serena’s eyes.
Serena could have stood there forever with Bernie but her pager went mad, “surgery calls, I’m afraid, sorry” Serena said as she turned to walk out of her office. “Anything I can help with?” Bernie quickly asked as Serena was almost gone. “Yes, can you arrange a little get together for Jason over at Albie’s after work Please?” Bernie gave her a wink and blew her a kiss, which Serena caught and planted on her cheek. They both laughed at the silliness of their new love behaviour.
The rest of the day really dragged for Bernie, Serena was in and out of theatre all afternoon, so they didn’t get a chance to sit and chat again. Bernie was nervous about how to take the next step in their relationship. Did she take the lead? Would that make it easier for Serena or would she then just be as bad as Edward and Robbie? Did she leave it to Serena, or would that put pressure on their new relationship. Sex was after all a very important part of a relationship, a part that she would hope would be special with her relationship with Serena. If they could fall in love without touching each other sexually or seeing each other naked or what’s more kissing only on the mouth then this must be the REAL THING.
Bernie decided that she would let Serena take the lead, she would sit back and go with the flow while making sure that Serena very much knew that she was loved and very much wanted. Bernie sat in a daze, and was awaken by the office phone calling. “Hello” she said as she answered it, “Hello you”, she heard Serena’s voice softly say. “Where are you?” asked Bernie. “I am just about to get scrubbed in for another operation, but wanted to speak to you about something” Serena’s tone changed, Bernie was worried. “I was just wanted to remind you that you need to go back to the hotel, pack your stuff up and take it to mine. I want you to take it straight to OUR room. It’s the first left at the top of the stairs. Make space in the wardrobe, the bathroom etc. for all of your belongings. Have a good rummage round all the cupboards, anywhere you want. I want you to feel like you are HOME. There is a set of keys in my bag, now go and do as you have been told.” Serena forcefully ordered Bernie. “Yes Mam” Bernie answered in her best army voice, “everything you say Mam has been noted and understood” She continued receiving her orders. “And when you are done doing that, make sure to take a long, hot bath, relax and think of me. Then wear the sexiest outfit you have Ms Wolfe and collect me from work at 5:30pm sharp, where I will expect your efforts to impress me.” Bernie was so turned on, she couldn’t believe how Serena was growing in confidence each time they spoke. She simply answered “Yes Mam”.
Bernie had worked very hard to ensure she had invited everyone she could think of for Jason’s birthday, she had called Albie’s and reserved one of the large booths and arranged a little buffet and the first round of drinks. She has even popped out and brought some banners and balloons in the hope that she could make his birthday, the first birthday with his new family very special.
She rushed to the hotel and packed her belongings, there wasn’t much, but it was all she had. She thought back to the house full of things she had with Marcus, and knew that she didn’t want to fight for any of it. He could keep it all. She had a few photos of her kids, the ones she took on tour with her and a bag full of clothes. None of which were particular SEXY. They consisted of practical work clothes and some very old and rather ‘had it’ joggers. Bernie decided a very quick stop in town was needed. She rushed into one shop and spent a ridiculous amount of money on a few new sexy sets of underwear, you know the sort, red lace!!! She bagged herself several pairs of tight trousers and unlike her normal style a couple of rather low cut tops. She prayed that she wouldn’t look silly and that Serena would approve.
Bernie rushed then to get to Serena’s house. She unpacked the best she could and took several minutes to familiarise herself with the beautiful house, she was about to call HOME. She wanted to nose about just enough that she knew where all the basics were, kettle, coffee, etc. So she knew where it all was when she made breakfast in bed for her new love tomorrow.
She took a long, hot soak in the biggest bath she had very seen and thought fondly how the bath was certainly large enough for both herself and Serena to enjoy together. She laid there for several minutes blissfully happy at the changes she had made in her life in literally a few hours. She was happy and content and knew that she never wanted this to end. This was what real love felt like and she wanted it so much.
After her bath she run her fingers over the pillows on the bed, she could smell Serena on them and took much joy in laying on the bed cuddling Serena pillow. Time however was ticking and she started to get ready. She was so pleased that she went with the short style knickers and not the thong when buying the underwear. This was a million miles away from the big pants you wore in the army. She took a moment to study herself in this red lace underwear set. Well Bernie she thought if this doesn’t get her going god knows what will. She pulled on a pair of shiny black very tight trousers, they were so figure hugging they left nothing to the imagination. Good arse she thought as she checked herself out in the mirror. Then a tight fitting, low cut black top with a trace of glittery sliver trend running through it. Bernie didn’t really do makeup, but applied a little foundation, and lipstick and brushed her wild hair. She could never understand how Serena made herself look amazing every day with a prefect face of makeup and always perfectly placed hair.
Well that will do, she thought as she looked in the full length mirror. Now let’s get to the hospital. As she got back in the car she wondered what Serena may be wearing tonight, surely not the clothes she had gone to work in.
Back at the hospital Serena was herself getting ready. She always had pretty underwear on, black mainly but today there was a hint of bright pink ribbon running over the top of the cup of her bra, perfectly shaping the full busty figure she had. She also had black trousers on, with a nice black top that was a little lower cut that she normally wore. If she bent over in the right way you could see her bursting bust and cleavage. She then brought out a new blouse that was her signature style after all. This was a black based colour blouse with a deep purple leopard print, I hope Bernie likes she thought as she touched up her makeup.
It was 5:30pm on the dot and as Serena walked out the hospital she spotted Bernie leaning up against her convertible car. “Christ” Serena said out loud…. “Look at you, wow!!!” she couldn’t take her eyes off Bernie, looking her up and down several times, “turn around…. SLOWLY” she ordered her. Bernie did as she was told even though she fell rather silly. “STOP” Serena said as Bernie stood with her back to her, Serena took Bernie’s tight, firm arse in her hands and squeezed it hard. “Oh My God Bernie” she said “are you trying to make me orgasm right here right now?” Bernie laughed out loud, at what she just heard. “Serena Campbell, I can’t believe you just said that” Serena smacked Bernie’s arse and said “That will do solider, now come and show a girl a good time”.