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your hair. I have looked forward to doing that
for the last year, and I shall not be deprived.” His smile was
meant to be reassuring, but it was easy for him to see how nervous
his modest wife was. “Do not worry, Tabby. You are truly safe with
me, I promise this to you.”

Chapter Five
    “I do trust you, Owen, but I cannot stop my
hands from shaking! I think that is what the champagne is for,” she
said with a grin, trying to make a little joke. She headed for the
bathing chamber for some privacy, and quickly bathed, making sure
her body was fresh for her husband. She was careful not to get her
hair wet, and when she dried off, she applied a delicate perfume
that she hoped he would find pleasing. Then she pulled on her
nightdress.
    Owen turned down the lights, and he opened
the champagne and filled two fluted glasses with the bubbly liquid.
He looked toward his bride when she left the bathing room. She
looked adorable in her pretty white nightgown. She had done exactly
as he instructed and left her hair up and inside her modesty cap.
“Your gown is beautiful; did you make it?” he asked, and was not
surprised when she admitted that she had. “You should design
clothing for women.”
    “Really? Do you think I would be
successful?”
    “I think you make beautiful, yet modest,
clothing for young women. I think it would be good for you to
approach an established designer and ask if they would be willing
to buy some of your items.” He smiled, and then added, “But only if
this is your wish. I am not requiring you to do this.”
    “I might be interested, Owen.” The
suggestion dispelled her nervousness, and she accepted the fluted
glass from Owen’s hands. She sipped and the bubbles tickled her
nose, causing her to giggle.
    While she was in such a carefree mood, Owen
gently removed her modesty cap and took the pins from her hair. He
was amazed by how thick her red tresses were as they fell well
below her hips and almost to her knees. He picked up her hairbrush
and gently brushed her hair, thinking she looked absolutely
beautiful. “Tabitha Rose, you are a beautiful woman and I am so
thankful that it is me that you love with all your heart. I promise
I will cherish and love you always.” Owen’s voice was husky with
emotion.
    His soft touch warmed her heart and Tabitha
was so thankful she had waited to share her hair with her husband.
Some of her friends had not done so and she wondered if they later
regretted it. But for Tabitha, waiting for her husband was worth
every moment of angst she had had on the issue. “I am thankful you
are first, husband. I love you well and truly.” Her fears were gone
as were her nerves and when her husband kissed her, she kissed him
back with months of pent up longing.
    * * * * *
    Tabitha woke to the sounds of birds and the
ocean and remembered moments of the night before. She was now, in
every sense of the word, a married woman. Owen had been so careful
with her the night before, and he treated her like a princess! He
was not only careful to take things slowly and not rush her, he
took the time to make sure her first time making love was
exceptional. Yes, there was a moment or two of pain, but Owen
soothed her and reassured her that the pleasure would quickly
return, and he carefully made that happen before proceeding to
bring them both to a shattering climax. Never in a million
kazillion years had she expected making love to be so glorious, but
it was, and she had to admit that she felt a bit smug this morning;
like she was in on the big secret that others before her had
discovered!
    “What is that big smile on your face this
morning, my love?” Owen asked, looking at her with laughter in his
eyes.
    “Ha! I know the secret now!” she told him,
and then giggled at the puzzled look on his handsome face.
    “What secret is that, Tabby?”
    “The secret of life, that is what secret!”
She giggled again, and then scooted closer to him to run her hand
over the dark stubble of