Chapter 2

I caught up with Brian in an instant and walked beside him, wishing I could get closer without looking too eager. I ached to lean in closer, but I used willpower and stopped myself. I didn't want him to think I was a pushover, even if I was probably going to be.

He held my hand tight as we walked and I was feeling a warm ooze seeping up from where our skin touched. I looked up at him and he smiled at me, a smile so sweet and loving I nearly collapsed as I walked. I gripped his hand tighter in an unconscious response and he smiled at me again. That wasn't helping matters.

We walked like this, me in a hazy bliss, till we reached the coffee shop of the resort we were both booked into. We found a table right at the back. I wondered why and hoped it was because he wanted to spend some time alone and uninterrupted. He helped me to sit, making me sizzle at every touch he gave me. Finally he left my side and sat opposite me. I breathed a sigh of relief, that I was going to have a slight break from the overwhelming effect his touch had on me, when he took my hand from across the table, bringing those feelings rushing back.

"So, what would you like to eat?" he asked me lightly. I could almost feel he was trying to make things a bit lighter, slow down this tension between us.

"Um, I thought maybe a grilled sandwich and some coffee."

"I'll have the cheese and ham, grilled too. And hmm, maybe a milkshake."

"A Milkshake?" I laughed. "That sounds great, I'll have the same. I haven't had a good milkshake in a long time. Has to be chocolate, my favourite."

"Mine too."

"Really?" I grinned up at him, knowing I was giving him all the right signals as to how I felt. He grinned back, and for the hundredth time since I met him this morning I marvelled at the way his grin effected me. How his smile made my heart lurch, how he made me automatically smile every time he smiled at me. Ahh, this guy had a strange effect on me. And I really knew nothing about him.

"So, what do you do for a living Brian?" His face paled and I was actually concerned for a moment. Not for me, but him. "Are you okay Brian?"

"Yeah," he smiled again relaxing me again. "I am, um, in business. I travel a lot."

"Oh, what sort of business?"

Our food arrived at that stage and I could almost see Brian relax. How intriguing I thought, and I decided to drop the subject for a while. He never asked me what I did, and he kept all conversation from then on very general. It stayed in the back of my mind, but in all honesty, all I wanted to do was enjoy his company, and I did.

After about an hour or so of sitting and talking to one another we decided to go for a walk along the beach. This had always been my most romantic dream, but it usually involved moonlight. But I wasn't about to argue with a walk along the beach with Brian.

He excused himself for a moment and went to talk to a guy, somewhat older than himself. He talked to him for a while and the other guy didn't look real impressed, But Brian was firm with whatever he was telling him and finally the other guy nodded his head. He walked away, but stayed in sight. Brian walked back to me and instantly took my hand. "You ready?"

"Sure. But Brian, who was that guy, he didn't look very happy."

"Just some guy I know. He wanted to ask me something. Sue, it isn't important. Walking along this beach here with you is what is important. Come here."

He pulled me close by the hand but dropped it out of his grasp. Before I could feel disappointed he had his arm around me, pulling my body close to his. If I thought I was going to collapse before at the feelings going through me, now I was going to self combust beside him, where our bodies touched.

"Sorry, are you okay?" he asked moving away.

"Yeah, I am fine." I squeaked out. I didn't want him to move away from me again, so I quickly put my arm around him too, laying my head on his shoulder. I was suddenly experiencing all sorts of emotions, uppermost being a feeling of total contentment. It felt perfect being in his arms, like I was exactly where I should be.

We walked in total silence for a long time. My cheek lay on his shoulder and I had to use all my self control not to nuzzle into his shoulder all the time. I was just taking pleasure in holding him close to me and being held close. I really didn't want to break the magical spell that seemed to be weaving around us.

We walked over to a building that was not far up the beach giving us some privacy. Brian pulled me around in front of him as we reached the wall and wrapped both arms around me. Automatically, my arms wound around his waist, and subconsciously pulled him closer to me.

"Sue, you realise this is not going to be enough, I am going to have to see you again after today." I nodded, incapable of anything more right now. "I can't explain what I am feeling. I can't explain it to myself. All I know is I, well, I really like you. An awful lot too. More than just a mild interest." I nodded again, wishing my tongue would work and say something back at him.

He looked deeply into my eyes then and I knew he was going to kiss me. Brian wasn't much taller than me, so he didn't have to lean down very far. Slowly his lips came towards mine. I closed my eyes in anticipation, waiting for the moment our lips touched, expecting an electric sizzle.

He barely touched me, brushing his bottom lip against mine before pulling away. My eyes flew open to see him looking at me, looking for some kind of consent. I hoped so badly he could see the need in my eyes. I needed him to kiss me, and more than the two nearly kisses we had now had. I gazed long and hard into his eyes, beginning to drown in their depths.

I didn't once give Brian the impression I wanted to leave in the next few moments, so finally, his lips came to mine again. This time he pressed them securely to mine making my head spin out of control. I made a sound sort of like a whimper, and Brian pulled me closer. My arms tightened around his waist and his body pressed intimately against mine. It was a perfect fit.

Brian moaned and ran his tongue along my lower lip, then pulled away slightly, as if testing my reaction again. This time I wasn't going to let him stop and moved closer to him still ensuring our lips did not part.

Brian moaned again, louder this time. He ran his tongue along my bottom lip again. I wanted to taste him, have him, so I parted my lips to his, inviting him to enter my mouth. He was not about to disappoint me and slowly he slid his tongue passed my lips.

The instant it met mine, I was oblivious to anything else around me. My entire being was focussing on Brian's kiss and what it was doing to me. The world continued to carry on as normal, but for me, nothing mattered but what was happening. Our tongues joined and my whole body felt electrified.

We stood, kissing for what seemed an eternity. I wanted the kiss to go on forever. Thoughts of the movie "Never Been Kissed" and Drew Barrymore's characters' description of a first kiss came to mind. This was our first kiss and I wanted it to last forever. I felt like I didn't need anything else in this world but this kiss right now.

Slowly we parted and then we stood, just gazing at each other. I couldn't say anything. I was in a fog of total desire for this guy in front of me.

"Oh Wow," Brian said suddenly and smiled softly at me. I smiled back, there was no way I wouldn't. "Sorry about that."

"Why sorry?"

"I got a little carried away. But the second my lips were on yours I lost all control. Sue, What is happening here?"

"I don't know Brian. But I like it." I said boldly to him.

He smiled then lowered his lips for another kiss. And again my reaction totally blew me away. I wanted this kiss to go on forever too.

All of a sudden a commotion separated us. "Brian, run." It was the guy that Brian had been talking to earlier and he was dragging Brian away with him, pulling him out of my arms roughly. Brian looked reluctant to leave, but he had no choice with this guy dragging him as he was. He was pulled into a car which sped away the second the doors were shut. I didn't know if I should be worried, scared, angry, upset or what! Then I saw a whole host of girls chasing unsuccessfully after the car, adding confusion to that list of emotions.

So, what do I do now? Do I wait? Was he coming back? Would I ever see him again? Surely after that kiss we shared he wouldn't just leave. I knew in my heart he felt the same way. I was sure he did. There was no way he could have kissed me like that if he didn't.

I waited for about 30 minutes sitting down on the sand watching the waves crashing in. There was no sign of Brian anywhere, so I slowly made my way back to the resort. It was a long walk, because we had walked a long way in each others arms, but it gave me time to think. Not that I had any clear thoughts on the situation. I was as confused as I ever was before. It was a strange situation, one I couldn't understand. I felt all the emotions I had earlier thought about when Brian had been taken away.

By the time I got to my room, disappointment was uppermost in my mind. I could almost smell Brian in the elevator going up to the 7th floor, knowing he would have used this elevator too. I opened the door to my room with my magical card and dropped onto the bed. I didn't feel a whole lot like doing much now.

Tears began to form in my eyes and I wiped them away. I wasn't going to cry over some guy. I had done that before and swore I wouldn't anymore. But this one seemed so special. I closed my eyes for a moment.

It was dark when I woke up. Gee, I never sleep like that in the middle of the day. I got up slowly and the memories of earlier today came flooding back. I walked towards the bathroom and I noticed something on the floor near the door. I picked it up and opened the envelope that was addressed to me. It was a letter from Brian.

Dear Sue,

I cannot begin to express how sorry I am about today. What happened was out of my control. I can't explain what happened, as much as I want to. But please accept my apologies. I wanted to spend every minute with you, but it was taken away from us.

Please let me make it up to you. I have to leave in the morning, but not until after breakfast. I beg you for some of your time to make it up to you. I really want to see you again, spend some more time with you and work out where we can go from here. There has to be more than just today, I won't let you slip away from me. I just pray you feel the same way.

Hoping to see you very soon.

Brian.

Simple and straight to the point. I could read the desperation between the lines and smiled to myself, hugging the letter to my chest. Just then there was a knock at the door and I flew to it, hoping it was Brian.

I opened the door to see a guy standing in the corridor, a huge bunch of dark red roses in his arm. He handed them to me without a word which seemed strange.

I turned to get some money to tip the guy. "That won't be necessary Ma'am. I was told not to accept a tip from you. Enjoy."

I took the flowers from him and closed the door. I smiled as I smelled them, inhaling the sweet fragrance. I knew they had to be from Brian, there was no one else who would send them to me here.

There was a card. I opened the small envelope and turned it to read it. It simply said,..

Sue

Do you believe in Love at first sight? Because I do.

Brian

My heart began to pound when I read the note and the biggest smile came to my face. Did I believe in love at first sight? I didn't know, but the way I had been feeling when I was with him, there was definitely something. I floated around the room looking for a vase to put the roses in. Then I sat down and just looked at them. They were beautiful and meant so much.

I stayed in for the rest of the evening, hoping maybe Brian would call by. But he didn't and finally I decided I would get some sleep, ready for the next morning when I would see Brian again. I put the roses on the bedside table, so I could smell them all night long, and they would be there the next morning for me to see when I woke. I was looking forward to the next day.

Chapter 3
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