It was a well know fact, whenever Malcolm traveled abroad for business, Juliet was certain to be at his side.
Malcolm and Juliet spent the first twenty-five years of their marriage, wandering the cobblestone streets of Paris, holding hands crossing the bridges of Amsterdam, and kissing as they floated along the canals of Venice.
They were a young 27 when they began their lifelong journey together, and Malcolm believed he had the perfect arrangement. He disliked traveling alone, and Juliet loved exploring new places.
Their twenty-sixth year together, all of Malcolm's hard work finally paid off.
At 53, he became the new Vice President of Marketing. His traveling didn't stop because of the promotion however, it actually became more frequent.
The following year Malcolm asked his wife to join him on an unscheduled trip to Spain.
Juliet said no.
That was the first time she refused to join him. She told Malcolm she loved him deeply, and would miss him anytime he was away. Yet she had grown weary of all the traveling and preferred to remain at home.
Malcolm understood. A long distance flight every few weeks is rather bothersome for most people. He just never considered Juliet most people.
True to his heart, prior to every departure for the next two years Malcolm asked Julia to join him. Invariably she declined.
On the last night before his departures, Malcolm would always spend the entire evening at home with Juliet. They were romantic and sensual delights, full of warm hands, hot mouths, and tender touches.
However, Malcolm didn't mind admitting to a little disappointment when Juliet remained behind. He loved his wife and he was happy roaming the world with her. Malcolm truly considered their journeys together one of the greatest benefits of his career. Traveling for the company took him to the most remarkable places on earth, many historic and all romantic. Just the types of venues, any loving spouse would want to share.
One sunny August afternoon, Malcolm was deep in another budget meeting, two months before a scheduled departure for Shanghai. He decided to extend his travel plans an additional two weeks, and ask his wife to join him in China, despite the fear Juliet would once again decline.
Well it would be better to say he was prepared to plead.
Yet to his marvelous surprise, Juliet accepted immediately. Not only had she agreed to join him, Juliet was actually looking forward to the trip. He found out then, a journey through China had been a childhood dream of hers.
Malcolm was overjoyed as he basked in the delight he brought to his wife's exotic eyes. They were shaped like almonds, pupils the yellow-green of peridot with outer rings as dark as dragon amber. Whenever Juliet was happy, those eyes would sparkle as brilliantly as the stars in a velvet night sky.
It pleased him, that he was once again able to make them sparkle, watching as she mapped out their oriental itinerary. Malcolm laughed joyously with Juliet tucked under his chin, cradled against his chest, wrapping her with his arms. Happy herself, her mind flipped furiously from one idea to another, laying out plans and sites for their journey.
In typical Juliet fashion, she wanted to update her wardrobe, with a few new pieces for him thrown in. Malcolm didn't mind the expense; he loved the way Juliet looked. No matter she was shapelier than the usual runway model, he loved her curves. He loved the way she felt beneath his hands, and the way she felt beneath him as he stroked deep inside her.
A professor of Egyptian history, Juliet made sure she was always immaculately, dressed. Suits from Vera Wang, Versace and Anne Klein are just a few names common to her closet.
Despite the professional exterior, Malcolm knew the true Juliet was hiding underneath. He was the one who filled her lingerie with corsets, garters, and anything else he wanted to see hugging her sexy five-six body.
Never one to be shy, Juliet always wore his choices proudly. Not just to please Malcolm, but because she enjoyed the way she felt in her sultry silkies, and the way he looked at her whenever she did. As a result, large portions of her under garments were delft blue, the color he loved most against her creamy chocolate skin.
After a passionate kiss at the front door, Juliet left Malcolm for her shopping fun. He didn't mind. He had his own purchases to make for the trip, more specifically for the long ride to Shanghai.
This flight was the first one they would take together in a very long while, and he wanted to make sure it would not be their last.
Malcolm believed he had a plan, one insuring a reunion with his old travel companion, or so he hoped. First class cabin space, a rented limousine for their departure, and reservations in several four-star hotels for their stay, he had the details all arranged. However, Malcolm wasn't finished.
It took him three long nights of searching; a difficult thing to do with Juliet's constant hovering. Even with her repeated disturbances, and his lack of sleep, Malcolm finally found just the right gift.
Flawlessly sized and wonderfully crafted, it had the added bonus of being the perfect, brilliant shade of blue. An over night jaunt with the local courier company, and then wrapping in a tiny handcrafted rosewood box he had already chosen. As his preparations moved toward fruition, Malcolm smiled mischievously, adding a spirited glow to his smoky grey eyes.
As far as he was concerned, Malcolm was packed and ready to head to Shanghai. He rubbed his hands together wickedly, thinking about the next stage of his plans.
Their final night at home, Malcolm wove a magical evening for Juliet.