Chapter 3

The next morning I became conscious again, strangely to the same soothing sounds of the music alarm. But it was the same song again. I knew I recognised the song, but I couldn't place it. How odd that they would have the same song on at the same time of the day. I stretched and then lay there thinking. Then I remembered Brian. How could I have forgotten.

I looked over to where I had left my roses but they weren't there. I frowned in confusion and sat up, looking around the room. They weren't anywhere to be seen and I felt a chill of fear go through me. Who had been in my room through the night? Surely yesterday hadn't been a dream. No, there was no way that the time I spent with Brian was a dream. There was no way that kiss was a dream. I touched my lips remembering that kiss and smiled to myself. No, there was no way I dreamt that kiss. But where were my roses?

I got up and walked to the window as I had yesterday. That same little boy and his mother were by the pool. I looked into the distance and saw the street sweeper again. How odd, I thought, they really are quite precise here. Do the same things at the same time every day!

Just then, the DJ on the radio announce the same announcement about the Backstreet Boys as he had yesterday. I frowned even more, becoming confused. First my roses were gone, then the things outside the window and now the radio announcement. If I didn't know any better I would think I had dreamt yesterday up in my head and was living it now. I shook my head slowly. Surely I hadn't dreamt it. No I couldn't have, I remembered it in too much detail.

I showered and dressed quickly today, wondering when Brian would meet me. Did he mean at breakfast? Or would he come here. I didn't want to take the chance and miss him at breakfast, so I left about the same time I did yesterday. Once again I put my shiny key card in my purse and walked out of the room.

I nearly took a double take when in the corridor was the same man as yesterday. "It's going to be a beautiful day, remember to wear your sunblock," he said.

I frowned at him, but then I remembered my manners. I smiled back at him. "Thank you, I will." I said and continued on my way, feeling a little out of it. I felt like running away to hide. But seeing Brian again kept me going.

I almost expected the woman in the elevator with the baby, but when the doors opened and she was there I nearly lost it. I wasn't going to get in the elevator, but if this was a repeat of yesterday, I had to get in. I didn't want to do anything to effect my meeting Brian again. Heck, I was beginning to believe this. I didn't talk to the woman, just stared straight ahead trying to work out what was going on. It was like being in some sort of time warp. What on earth was going on?

Everything I did was the same, every person I saw and every event. When I got to the dining room, the same waitress arrived and she seated me at the exact same table. I figured if I was going to meet Brian again, I better not ask to be sat in a different place. I looked around. Yep, it seemed all the same people were in the dining room that morning as were there yesterday. I sat, in a stunned and confused silence, not even thinking about food, or even the impending arrival of Brian.

"Hello, do you mind if I join you, it seems there are no single seats left and I am starving." Came Brian's familiar voice, but talking to me like he didn't know me. I didn't know if I liked that too much after all we had shared. Didn't he remember?

I looked up to see the same smile he had given me the morning before. I couldn't help but smile back at him. "Of course. We can't have you starving now can we?" I said repeating exactly what I had said yesterday. Sheesh, this was going to become confusing.

He sat down in front of me and again I marvelled at his handsomeness. I was admiring his lips and remembering how they felt on mine yesterday. Did this mean I was going to share that heart melting first kiss again? I went into a daze of wishing for those lips and I realised he was talking to me.

"….. and there was no where else they said, so I had to ask you, I hope you don't mind." I shook my head not saying anything. He stuck his hand out. "My name's Brian."

This was too bizarre. I knew he was Brian. He must have known that. Surely he remembered me from yesterday.

He looked at me intently and I realised he was waiting for me to shake his hand. The same electric current was dancing through it, rendering me speechless. "Sorry, my name is Sue." I said regaining my composure. "Haven't we met before?"

He looked like there was some sort of recognition for a second, but then said, "No, I don't think so. Sue, nice name. Nice to meet you. And again, I am sorry to interrupt your peace and quiet." He was saying everything word for word from the day before, except for saying he didn't recognise me. I felt a little ill right now.

"That's okay," I said to him. "The company would be nice. Especially from someone like you." I clamped my hand over my mouth again. Had I really just said that to him like I had yesterday? Surely I could have stopped that. The grin on Brian's face told me I had indeed said it. "Oh I am sorry," I apologised.

"Hey, it's okay, the feeling is mutual actually, you just beat me to it." I sat there open mouthed, stunned, but today it was more because of the strange circumstances. "It's okay you know. I won't bite you. I just think you are something special. When I saw you across the room I prayed there would be no seats left for me to use. Do you believe in love at first sight?" Brian asked.

The second he said that I remembered the roses. My body experienced a wave of desire when he said that. I was beginning to believe in love at first site, and also second-first site. "I thought you said you were hungry." I said when I looked at the food. Maybe I just needed a coffee and I would be back in the world of reality. I always needed a cup of coffee in the morning to clear my head.

"Ah, now I have feasted on the loveliness of you, I am satisfied." I shook my head at the craziness of this all. He was repeating everything.

"I think we both better get some food." I hardly felt like food. His mere presence added to the strange circumstances was making me feel quite sick.

"Okay, here, let me." He rose from his chair and came to my side. Then it happened again. He looked deeply into my eyes and I felt myself falling. Falling deeply and faster than yesterday, because I already knew what he was like, how much I wanted to be with him. I wanted him to kiss me again. I licked my lips in anticipation.

Someone repeated the bump into Brian breaking the spell. If this happened tomorrow I would have to change it so this person didn't bump into him. I much rathered gazing into Brian's eyes than eat.

This time I was happy to sit and gaze at Brian. Yesterday I couldn't I was a little overwhelmed at my reaction to him. But today I knew he was what I wanted. I wanted that first kiss. Maybe today it would be when we went back to my room. Oh that meant I had to endure that cold water being spilled on me.

Sure enough an ice cold liquid spilled down my back and I squealed. The cold glass of water had been spilled on me by the same young female waitress who was now fussing over me, trying to wipe me off.

"Leave her alone." Brian yelled and was by my side instantly. I prepared for his touch and thought it was worth being inconvenienced. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, just a little wet. It was an accident. But I will have to go and change Would you like to accompany me Brian?" I said before he got that forlorn look in his eyes.

He smiled as brightly as I remembered and he turned and took my hand. Same electric shocks coursed through me. Did I have a 3 days here or still 4 here? We said the same things in the elevator, and when we reached my room. I didn't want to change anything from that experience.

"I think I better go and change out of these cold wet clothes."

"Yeah, I guess."

He let go of my hand grudgingly, like before. I picked out the clothes that had been spilled on yesterday and walked towards the bathroom. Just before I closed the door I turned and looked at Brian. He had that same longing look in his face. I thought I was going crazy.

Once the door was shut I collapsed onto the side of the bath tub and lay my head on the wall beside me. This time I sat there contemplating what was going on. Why was I going through this time warp, was anyone else feeling the same way, experiencing the same things, literally.

It had to be the magic of the place, I decided, Fantasy Island and all. Instead of wondering how long Brian would be here for, because I knew that, I wondered how long this charade was going to go on for.

"You okay in there?" Brian called out.

"Yeah, I am fine thanks." I managed to get out. I was not fine. I was totally confused, my head aching at the thought. I sighed. Well I may as well make the most of this.

I walked out to see Brian standing by the balcony his back to me. He seemed in a world of his own as I walked up to him. "Brian?" I said and he jumped. I didn't want to know that he was leaving in the morning, so I changed the conversation around. If I didn't say anymore, the kiss would be coming next.

I walked over to the phone and slightly knocked it off the hook without Brian realising what I was up to. Then I went over to him, standing directly in front of him.

I held my breath as I felt him moving closer. My reactions were the same as yesterday. I lifted my face in expectation. Closer he came till his lips were inches from mine, his breath caressing my face. I lifted my lips further, but I wanted him to close the space.

As yesterday, Brian leaned a little further down, his lips just brushing mine softly. His bottom lip touched mine and I wanted to die from the desire racing through me. I knew what more of a kiss would do to me, so I wanted it now. My head was spinning. My heart was pounding so loudly.

Pounding! It was the someone at the door. I moved away from Brian feeling disorientated still and went to the door. The person on the other side of the door asked me if I was ready for my breakfast.

"What?" I said to him. "No, I didn't order any breakfast in my room."

"Are you sure? We have an order placed for here, and we tried to ring."

"Well look at this, the phone is off the hook," Brian announced.

"yes, I am sure…. Thanks anyway." I said dismissing the waiter.. I didn't feel very thankful at that interruption again.

I turned and looked at Brian. His expression was still unreadable. His eyes were the same deep blue in colour as they had been, as well as his expression of yearning. This time I knew I looked exactly the same. He walked over to me and took my hands in his.

"You feel it too don't you?" I knew he was going to ask that but I still wasn't prepared to answer.

"Feel what?"

"What's going on between us. There is a stronger force here, pushing us together. It's like destiny." I nodded.

"But I think we better slow down a little." I said, wishing more than anything that I didn't need to.

"We only have today." I smiled to myself as he said that. Who knew the answer to that.

"I know, but didn't you say you live in Orlando too. We have more than just today." I knew that for a fact! I was already living this day twice. But at this stage slowing down still sounded wise to me.

He took my hands in his and looked into my eyes. "I have never in my life had such an instant reaction to anyone like I have you. I don't want to do anything to ruin anything we may be able to share." I smiled at him. "How about we go and have some coffee somewhere. And we can get to know each other better."

"Sounds perfect."

"Great, lets go then." He turned, one of my hands still firmly in his. This was going to be a roller coaster ride of emotions, but this time for more reasons than I thought yesterday.

Our time at the resort coffee shop was pretty much the same as yesterday, right down to the food and drink we had, right down to the conversation. It really was bizarre. I was eager to ask Brian further about what he did and in turn understand what had happened yesterday. I listened to everything Brian said with more concentration. While sitting with him opposite me, his hands holding mine, I was still going through a tidal wave of emotions, but at least I knew what was still to come. I didn't dwell on it, knowing I would lose all concentration if I did.

When we decided to take a walk along the beach, Brian again went to see that guy who had rushed him away the day before. I frowned when I saw him, and knew I didn't want that to happen again.

"You ready?" He asked me when he got back to my side, taking my hand.

"Sure. Who was that Brian, I have seen him before."

"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 in close as he did the day before, and I knew the next hour or so was going to be perfect, I just had to stop the ending from happening. "Brian, can we walk this way? I saw a really nice little cove out here." I fibbed, I hadn't seen anything, but I just wanted us to go the other way.

"Sure. Anything you want." Then he pulled me close and I knew how that would feel. I slid my arm around his waist and pulled him close to me. I thought maybe I would feel a little less effected today, but I was wrong. I was every bit as effected as yesterday, if not more. I just wanted to be encircled in his arms, kissing him.

I set the pace today, walking slowly beside him, savouring every move he made beside me. The way things had gone yesterday, well today, I just didn't know what tomorrow was going to bring, so I wanted to remember every little bit of this.

Brian spied a building similar to the one we were by yesterday and steered me over there, I looked around and frowned when I realised there was a road nearby. Not the same road, but I just feared the same thing would happen.

But once Brian turned me in his arms I forgot about everything. He wrapped his arms around me and I did the same to him, savouring the feel of his body against mine. As I had marvelled before, we were a perfect fit.

I looked up at Brian letting him know how I felt. He moaned. "Sue, you realise this is not going to be enough, I am going to have to see you again after today." I nodded. "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. It made no difference that I had been the same the day before. I was mesmerised by him.

He looked deeply into my eyes and I knew this was the time he was going to kiss me Slowly his lips came towards mine. I closed my eyes in anticipation, waiting for the moment our lips touched, expecting an electric sizzle.

He was going to pull away like he had yesterday, but I didn't let him this time. His lips lightly brushed mine, and without consciously thinking about keeping him there, I just moaned softly and speared my fingers into his hair, holding him close to me, not giving him the chance to pull away. Surely he knew that this was what I wanted now, without looking for consent.

He did realise and this time, he did not pull away. I felt his lip tremble and he sighed. Then his tongue ran slowly, so sensuously along my bottom lip. I thought I would die with wanting him.

I sighed too, and he used that opportunity to slide his tongue passed my lips. Now I was really beginning to spin. He tasted so good and he was performing more magic with his lips and tongue on mine. I leaned right back against the wall, and clutched his shirt at the back. For support! I really didn't think my legs would hold me up without that support.

I think breathing became secondary. Right now all I could think about and feel was Brian. I never wanted it to stop. His fingers slowly wound into my hair at my neck and the way his fingers felt so soft against my skin made me tremble with longing. After being a little hesitant yesterday, I wanted it all today. I knew I wanted to do more with this guy than just kiss him.

Brian moved away slowly, staying inches from me. His warm breath caressed my face and his eyes gazed into mine. They were deep blue right now, full of desire.

"Sorry about that?" he apologised as he had done yesterday, his eyes never leaving mine.

"Why are you sorry?" I asked him. I wanted him to tell me exactly what he did yesterday.

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

"I don't know Brian. But I like it." I said boldly to him. "Kiss me like that again."

Time stood still for me when he lowered his lips to mine again. My every being concentrated on how wonderful his lips felt on mine, how his tongue tasted. No other thought entered my mind at this stage except that, and holding him close and being held close.

So when the same guy as yesterday called out, "Run Brian," just as he dragged Brian forcefully out of my arms, I was in a daze of feelings and emotions. I looked up to see Brian being dragged at a frantic pace towards a car, obviously struggling to become free so he could return to me. He was looking at me, a totally apologetic look on his face, along with that forlorn look he had had at breakfast yesterday. He was yelling something at the guy and the guy was yelling back, but he did not let Brian go and he bundled him into the car. The car sped off as soon as the doors were shut.

And then I saw them again. A large group of girls flocking after the car. This time I decided to wander over to see what was going on. Maybe they would give me some clue as to who Brian was and why he kept being dragged away from me.

I walked over towards the girls and listened to their excited chatter. I didn't intrude on their space, just stood close enough to hear.

"Did you see Brian?" One of them said.

"Yes, isn't he the cutest person ever?" another young girl said. I frowned wondering know they would know Brian and why girls so young would be thinking of him like that. It didn't sound right.

Yet another one said, "I wish he would have just stayed and talked to us. That bodyguard of his is just too mean."

Bodyguard? Is that who that guy was? Why does Brian need a bodyguard? I stood in the same spot for a while not listening to the girls, in total confusion. I just couldn't work it out. Who exactly was Brian?

Then I heard it. The same song that I woke up to both mornings on the radio. I looked up and one of the girls was carrying a CD player and the music was up loud. I frowned in confusion. I had to find out something, so I walked over to the girl.

"Excuse me. What is that song?" I asked the young teenager.

"It's As long As You Love Me. By the Backstreet Boys."

"The Backstreet Boys?" This was beginning to dawn on me. They were very famous. Any member of that group would need a bodyguard. "Um, is one of the members named Brian?" I asked, not really wanting to know the answer, but suspecting what it would be.

"Yes, Brian is one of them. He was just here, did you see him?"

"I don't know. Do you have a picture of him?"

"Of course I do," she said digging into her bag for a picture. She showed me a gorgeous photo of Brian, the Brian I knew, and was kissing just minutes ago.

"Thanks." I murmured to the girl, giving her the photo back. I thought I was spinning before, that was nothing to now. But this spinning wasn't a pleasant one. Why didn't he tell me?

No, I couldn't think of all this while I was out here. I had to get back to my room. I knew Brian wouldn't be returning today, so there was no need to wait around hoping. I walked back to the hotel, trying not to think about what I had just found out.

Once back in my room I decided to make myself a coffee and took it out to the balcony to drink it. The beach glistened in the distance. The sun was setting over the ocean and looked spectacular.

Then I decided to think about Brian. How could I not when my mind kept wandering back to that kiss. But Brian was a Backstreet Boy. Did I want to get involved with that? I thought about not meeting him, about never sharing that kiss, about Brian himself and how very nice he was. There was no doubt in my mind, thinking of those things, that I would do anything different. I just wish he had told me. No, more to the point, I wish I had never found out from that girl. Bliss would have been better. That was my fault for going over there.

I suddenly remembered the note that had been put under my door as I slept yesterday and decided to see if I could catch who put it there today. I walked out the door just as I saw the note being slipped under the door. I raced over and threw the door open. Right in front of me stood the man who had dragged Brian away to the waiting car.

"Who are you? And why are you slipping this note under my door?" I asked in a demanding tone.

"It's a note from Brian. I don't know what it says, I was just asked to deliver it."

I didn't know what to say. I didn't want to ask him who Brian was or why he had dragged him away. I didn't want Brian to know I had found out. At a guess I figured Brian would find that too often he couldn't trust people who he met knowing who he was. He knew I didn't know who he was when we met. In all honesty up until an hour or so ago, I didn't know who he was except Brian. Simple as that. I didn't want it to be any more complicated at this stage. I liked Brian too much.

"Where is Brian, will I be able to see him today?"

"I don't think so, he is out," Out with who I thought, He was a big star, he could have anyone. The man saw my reaction. "Working with his associates." He continued.

I sighed disappointedly. "Okay then." My shoulders slumped.

"Sue isn't it?" I nodded. "Brian talked about you non stop all afternoon," he said and I smiled. "Read the letter, it will probably explain things."

"Thanks…."

He smiled at me. "Tom."

"Thanks Tom." Why was I being so nice to the man who kept taking Brian away from me. If this happened again tomorrow, I would make sure he dragged me too.

Tom turned and walked away. I closed the door and walked back outside. It was a little too dark to read out there so I came inside to read it.

It was exactly as I remembered from yesterday. I went over to my handbag where I had put yesterdays letter and was not surprised to find it missing.

A short time later the knock at the door came and I knew it was the roses. I took the flowers and made the same attempt to tip the man, but he refused. Once inside I couldn't resist, I simply had to look at the card.

Sue

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

Brian

Ahhhh, the way that made me feel each time I read it. My eyes read those words over and over. Love at first sight. Did I believe in it. I knew yesterday I felt something, but didn't know what it was. Today I felt that something even stronger. Was it love? At first sight? What would tomorrow bring? What day would tomorrow be?

I hadn't eaten since Brian and I were at the coffee lounge, so I ordered room service. I had missed dinner the night before too, so I was hungry. I could have gone downstairs to join in on the party atmosphere, but I really didn't feel like it right now. I preferred to stay here and relive that kiss over and over, before falling asleep. I put the roses beside me again and hoped they were there in the morning.

Chapter 4
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