Candy Shop

Synopsis:  An eros about a Greek woman named Athena who falls for a tourist named Johnny who is visiting Santorini.

Chapter 1--Something Sweet For the Road

Johnny Buyer was a man who had always wanted to travel to Greece and with his new job he could travel anywhere he wanted.   He had a friend of his take care of his animals while he was gone, that way he had no pressures weighing him down back home.   

‘Ah.  Day one, and at long last I’m in Greece !’, Buyer mused to himself.   He had Greek blood so coming to Santorini felt like a homecoming.  He savored the familiar Mediterranean cuisine he would make on occasion but tasting it from the source was nothing short of divine.    He only took one quaff of Uzo.   He rarely drank but he felt jovial this evening.   Fellow entertainers were dancing to a festive bouzouki and he felt compelled to join in.   

After Johnny worked up a sweat, his aquamarine eyes caught a sweet shop not far from the hotel where he was staying for his 3 week duration.   He walked in and gentle Greek ballads played in the background.  It seemed that the candy store did rather well for itself and had quite the variety of confections.   Most of the sweets were handmade and looked positively delectable.   He saw plenty of favorites to choose from as well as a rare treat, licorice !  

‘I’ll take some of these, some of those oh and a little of that.’, Johnny said, catching the attention of the store owner.  She was a vision to behold.   She was wearing a white dress that showed off her curves and her chic fashion sense.  She only wore practical sandals and she walked much like an angel.   

‘You have exquisite tastes, sir.’, the store owner complimented.   

‘I have a bit of a sweet tooth, I needed to satisfy it.   I’m Johnny by the way.  You can call me John if you like.’, Johnny responded, offering her his hand.   After he paid the beatific lady, she took his hand into her’s.  

‘I’m Athena.   I’d like to see you again, John.  That is, if you wouldn’t mind some company.’, Athena began.    John decided to answer her in her native tongue and she was mightily impressed.   

‘I’ll see you again, soon.   Give me a call.’, she said.   Carrying his candy home he took one of his sweets to gnosh on as he walked back to his hotel.  His thoughts were occupied with how lovely and genuine Athena was.  All his heart could do as he slept was call out her beautiful name.  

Chapter 2--I Just Called…

On the way to the beach, John gave Athena a call.   Luckily, it was close to quitting time, so she headed down.   This beach was notoriously nude but Johnny had no trouble fitting in with the rabble there.   There were some people making love on the beach, undisturbed by others around them.   He had never seen such flexible bodies and all the moaning was getting him quite aroused.   

‘Hey, this is Johnny.  I’m at the beach.   Will you be coming by ?’, John texted on his phone.   He didn’t need an answer.   The bathing suit that Athena had on was absolutely stunning.   It bore her midriff and navel, showing off her curves and hugging her body in all the right places.   His temperature began to rise as she walked closer to him, wrapping her arm around his.   

‘You know what they say about Santorini, hmmm ?’,  Athena crooned coquettishly into his ear.   An electric shiver of desire ran up and down John’s spine.  

‘No, but I’d love to hear you tell me.’, John responded, his eyes meeting her’s.  

‘What happens in Santorini stays there.’, she said, getting him closer and closer to the ocean.   There was a large wave that overtook him.   Playfully he pounced on her and then baptized her.   She laughed, splashing him.  

‘Two can play that game !’, she retorted, getting her arms around him and pulling him down underwater.  

Chapter 3--Alone Together On the Beach

All of the couples left to return home and John and Athena were left on the beach alone.   Of course, his clothing was wet and he had taken it off.  He wasn’t embarrassed by his body.   He had a fit frame with a bit of a belly, but it was cute.   His firm, round butt was pleasant enough to gaze upon and ample enough to swat if she wanted to, she mused.    Friskily shimmying out of her swimsuit, she danced over to John and curled up next to him.   The sea air was a rife chilly but next to him, she felt warmer.    Johnny couldn’t help but be enchanted by her scent and the lilt of her soft, dark tresses that caressed his skin.   He began stroking her hair gently.    She turned and kissed his jawline, one smooch after another.   Her lips caused a current to buzz through his entire body, making him feel utterly aroused.   His flaccid penis had awoken, standing at attention and beginning to throb.   It didn’t hurt but it felt like his loins were on fire and the more Athena kissed him the more the waves of lust overtook him.   

Johnny felt that every emotion he had for Athena was moving too fast but he was awash in the sensation of Athena’s olive skin next to his.   Before he knew it, his body had a mind of its own.  He found himself straddling her and could sense his manhood entering her slippery cave.    He went in slowly at first, moving in a circular motion.  Athena gasped lightly and held onto Johnny tighter, crooning his name.    He thrusted into her faster and harder, feeling himself overcome until he cried out in ecstasy.  He collapsed by her side and began to recuperate.   

‘Intense...Magnificent.’, he breathed, gathering his energy back.   Athena drew him close to look into his eyes.    

‘That’s true love.  Maybe a bit of lust too, but between us I wouldn’t want it any other way.’, Athena confessed.    Johnny felt the curve of her body against his and nuzzled the back of her neck, kissing her from behind.   

‘I love you.’, he whispered in Greek.   

‘I do too, ever since you walked into my sweet shop.   There was something different about you.   I was drawn to your spirit, your gentleness and that dazzling, dapper smile of yours.’, Athena complimented.   He had an inner beauty that was magnetic and Johnny had to admit that being next to or consumed in Athena’s intimate embrace was paradisical.   As Johnny regained energy he found Athena’s touch arousing her.   He entered her missionary style, gently and began to build up steam, moving in harmony with her.    The two of them entered bliss together until the wee hours of the morning and were awakened by a friendly couple that happened to find them sleeping in each other’s embrace.  

‘We didn’t want to bother you but you looked so peaceful and happy that we had to snap some photos.’, the adorable tourist lady complimented.   Neither Athena nor Johnny minded.  If they had become the poster children for true love, it had all been worth it.    

Chapter 4--Can I Come With You ?

Athena spent quite a bit of time with Johnny after her work had been completed for the day and she had closed the store for the night.   Often they had to meet someplace secluded but romantic.   Athena loved holding Johnny’s hand in her’s and resting her head upon his shoulder.    The smell of his lime cologne enticed her and only made her want to be closer to him.  

‘I’m going to watch the sunrise.  It’ll be my last night together with you.’, Johnny said with a hint of sadness in her voice.    She had spoken at length about her newfound love, affection and compatibility with him and knew she had to take a leap of faith.   

‘You can come with me if you like.  I would enjoy the company immensely.’  Johnny admitted.    She took his hand into his and stroked it with her thumb and forefinger.    

Johnny had thought of everything for the sunrise watch patrol.  He had brought a few snacks and some wine to celebrate before he left in a few more minutes.  He tried to shake the tears streaming down his face but they wouldn’t stop coming.   He heard Athena’s lyrical voice and turned to see her.  She came to kiss his tears away.   

‘I told you I would be here.   I’m going with you !  Mom and dad understand everything and they support my decision.   I won’t guarantee it’ll be easy but with a friend like you by my side I can take upon any challenge.’, she said, determinedly.    Johnny took her in his arms and kissed her deeply, knowing definitely with every fibre of his being that this woman was his kindred soul, his best friend, his partner; everything he wanted wrapped up perfectly in one bombshell of a package.  

‘Just now all my prayers have been answered.’, he said, taking her hand.  That last moment in Santorini set them on a new pathway that altered their lives forever, but they never once looked back.   

Chapter 5--A New Life

Oddly enough, it wasn’t difficult for Athena to begin a new job in customer service.  She had quickly moved up the echelon to become the CEO of the company.   Usually after a long day at work, she would come home and Johnny would be in the kitchen waiting for her.    Their meal plans would proceed saucily as they made out and lost each other in an intimate embrace.   This went on nightly using different positions and costumes just to keep everything spicy but their love life was seismic in its activity.   In fact, a lot of couples would seek Johnny and Athena’s advice.   They simply showed each other affection in sweet, sometimes cheesy ways.   It always came back to chocolates in the end, and both of them savored how lush those treats were whenever they were shared.  

Epilogue

Eventually, John and Athena got married and welcomed their little boy wonder, JJ into the world.  He was every bit the spitting image of his father.  One would think a baby would slow down Athena’s drive for copulating but it didn’t.   It might have given she and John less time to do so, but they spent more time adoring each other, cuddling and making love through their words and actions rather than intimacy.   This is what made everything so complete and pure between them.   JJ kept them on their toes, but he made their lives so much more fun and unpredictable.   The two didn’t know if he would become a confectioner as his mother had before.  Whatever he did, he would be sharing it with his brother to be, Brody.   The lovers were unabashed about their affection for each other and how they loved to laugh and tease in public.   Some found this distasteful but they were never libidinous in their displays.   

As John and Athena watched JJ and Brody grow, they shared their experiences with their parents at home and abroad.   The kids even got to know the place of their mother’s birth and felt at one with the sea.    They knew they had plenty of love and everything was encapsulated in it.  

The End