Chapter 3

If I was granted one wish it would be to have every ceiling in every home or building in the whole world to be the night sky with lots and lots of stars. Okay, that's a little way over the top but seriously! Every where I go I will always have the stars to gaze at. That would be pretty neat.

But, sadly, that would only happen when red pigs fly.

We were currently heading towards the giant telescope. That is what it's called right? Meh, I don't really care right now.

Ethan held my hand the entire time except for those time when he really had to let go of it. I didn't bother complaining. At least, he was giving me attention.

Oh Lordie, if he could give me that attention every day, I would gladly start work very, very early.

"Wow. This is fantastic!" I squealed and touched the telescope longingly.

"What are you waiting for?" Ethan chuckled.

I squealed again and apologized for squealing like a freaking mouse and he in turn simply shook his head. I leaned my face closer and watched through the telescope all the glittering stars in the night sky. This was even better than I imagined.

Warm hands held my waist from behind and I smiled, recognizing Ethan's touch, it would always be familiar to me no matter how much you change his face. The way he makes me feel with a single touch will always be familiar.

"You're being really touchy feely with me" I stated while turning around with his hands still on my waist.

"But you like that don't you?" He smirked, feeling smug.

"Wipe that smirk off your face, will you? And yes, I do like that" I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck, playing with the tips of his hair.

He smiled back at me, showing his pearly whites and those cute dimples on his cheeks. I poked his dimple and kissed his cheek. He swayed us side to side nuzzled his face in my neck, wisps of breath tickling my earlobe. To anyone who might have seen us, we probably looked like slow dancing with no music. But we made our own music and danced some more.

After a few minutes, was it? I don't know, I don't even remember how long we've been dancing. We stopped but stayed in each others arms, his forehead against mine.

"Your neck must be hurting from bending too much" I whispered, "You should stop bending our head" I added.

"Hmmm" he answered. A lock of blonde hair fell across my eyes and I blew on them repeatedly but failed. He chuckled quietly and tucked it in my ear. His hand stayed on my cheek and he looked deep in my eyes. No words were needed. He wanted to kiss me. I nodded meekly and he leaned in impossible closer than he already was. Our breaths mingled and his gaze penetrated deep in me. I wasn't one of those girl who had a whole dictionary to describe what they were feeling in times like this. I simply felt happy and giddy.

And I was even more happy when his lips touched mine in a gentle manner and kissed me slowly and passionately as if he wanted to savor me. I kissed him back with as much passion as I could muster. Damn, this man could kiss!

We broke apart, breathless.

"That was breathtaking" I commented. He chuckled.

"I agree" and he kissed me again.

We kissed so many times I lost count and eventually we did what we came here for and ended up going home at one something in the morning.

He walked me to my apartment and I invited him inside.

"I'd love to stay, Amber, but we have work tomorrow. I'm going to need my PA energetic tomorrow" he lazily grinned at me, leaning against the door frame.

"Are you sure? It's pretty late and-are you really sure? I mean, I don't want you going home at one something in the morning." I rambled.

"It's okay Amber, I'm a big boy" He puffed out his chest to emphasize and I giggled.

"Alright then. I'll see you bright and early later" I smiled and stood on my tiptoes to kiss his cheek but he turned his head at the last minute and I ended up kissing his lip. I smiled and he pulled me closer to deepen our kiss. Tongues clashed and I stopped.

"You should really go home now. You'll see me in the morning" he nodded and pecked my lips once more.

"I'll see you later this morning, Amber" He smiled cheekily and I waved at him as his face disappeared in the elevator.

I closed the door and leaned my back against the door for support. My legs felt like jelly I could collapse in a minute.

I quietly walked towards the door to not wake Mandy up but she was already up. I peeked towards her room and grasped the door to open it wider and I saw her half-asleep with cream on her face.

"How was it?" She asked with a yawn. I laughed a little and shook my head.

"I'll tell you all about it in the morning. In the meantime, you get some sleep." She nodded, groggily and I went to my room. I stripped off my clothes, changed into some comfy cotton pajamas, a tank top and brushed my teeth before going to bed with a huge smile on my face.

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I was up a little early than my usual wake up time. I decided to make us some breakfast when Mandy came bounding out of her door. Bed hair and all that.

"Good morning, Mandy" I smiled at her while I whisked the batter.

"Don't good morning me! You should've woke me up earlier! I wanna hear about your date!" I rolled my eyes. Ahh, the date master.

"Come on, spill! We don't have all morning!" She took the bowl from my hands and cooked it herself. I washed my hands on the sink and sighed, dreamily.

"It was good. He took me to dinner in that new Italian restaurant and took me to the observatory after that. It was really nice." I said and she laughed.

"I swear, you're addicted to stars. You should've been an astronaut" We laughed and I placed the plates where she put the pancakes.

"Did you two kiss?" She asked, ever the eager one.

"Yes." She squealed.

"How many times?" She jumped up.

"Lots." I said, my mouth full of pancakes.

"Eeep! He's gonna ask you for a second date!" She said in a sing-song voice.

"I hope so. Ok, I gotta go now. You lock the apartment, kay?" She nodded. I picked up my bag and headed towards the elevator. It was about to close so I ran while shouting for the guy.

"Hey! Wait! Hold that please!" He's hand shot out and he stopped the elevator doors. I stopped, panting.

"Thanks." I turned towards the guy and he smiled at me. He was pretty attractive. Blonde hair, tall stature, green eyes, and a little on the buff side.

"No problem. Heading for work?" He asked.

"Yes and I'm in a hurry. I'm Amber." I held out my hand and he shook it.

"Carl." The elevator dinged and the door opened.

"Well, nice meeting you Carl" I fast walked towards the parking lot and headed for my car. I put the key in the ignition and it started to life.

I made it to the work a few minutes early than expected. At least, I'd be able to do some work. I walked towards the lobby where Lindsie was already sat and at it in her computer. For whatever reason, I do not know.

"Hey Lin!" I waved at her and she raised her head to wave back at me.

"Good morning Amber! You're early" She remarked.

"Just wanted an early start" I walked towards the elevator and pressed on the highest floor. Well of course the highest floor would be where I work. Ethan likes heights.

I opened the door to my office and ran over Ethan's schedule and checked some paperwork before taking my special ground coffe and headed for the coffee maker. Ethan liked my coffee with a passion.

I heard the door open and Ethan walked in wearing a gray suit that made him look a million times handsome.

"Good morning Ethan. You've got a meeting with Mr. Axon, after that, your brother is going to visit you and then a Rosalee Kings and some paperwork signing then your free" I went over his schedule in my head and nodded my head to myself.

"Thanks Amber but aren't I supposed to have a good morning kiss?" He asked, cheekily and smirked. I blushed and ducked my head. He chuckled and lifted my head.

"You're adorable when you blush" And.....there goes the blush. Dang Ethan!

"Ethan what are we? I mean where do we stand? Do we have a relationship or something? I mean we went out but I don't know what that means. Am I your girlfriend or- or-" He silenced me with what he knows best. He kissed me gently and I snaked my hands up his neck. We broke apart after a few minutes.

"Do you want to be my girlfriend, Amber?" He asked.

"Yes" I whispered, blushing like mad.

"That's probably the best thing that came out of your mouth" he smirked. Freaking smirk!

We stayed in each other's arms for who knows how long before I remembered the time. It was time for his meeting! My eyes widened and I quickly jumped from his arms and grabbed the booklets on my table.

"Ethan! You're gonna be late for your meeting!" He chuckled at me, amused.

"What are you waiting for? Get going!" I pushed him but he wouldn't budge.

"I'm gonna need a good luck kiss first" he wiggled his eyebrows and grinned.

"You cheeky git" I stood on my tiptoes and kissed him.

"There. Now go!" He laughed and I shook my head at him.

He opened the doors to the conference room and all the people in the room turned to look at him. I placed the booklets in front of each of the men and Ethan started the meeting. I sat next to him and took notes as fast as I could.

For three hours, we sat there. All of them taking turns in talking. Mr. Axon was an intimidating man. All buff, tall, dark expressions and never smiled. He was pretty scary actually. Kids would run for the hills. I wonder if he'll soften up when he finds the girl for him or maybe he'd go all possessive and agressive. Damn woman would have to be real tough.

We walked out the conference room, both Ethan and I, and saw his brother Edward waiting for him.

"Hey dear brother! How are you?" He was exactly like the man in the picture Ethan showed me.

"I'm good, Ed. How about you? How's Mandy?" Ethan raised his eyebrows and Edward laughed. Edward's eyes drifted to me and he held out his hand.

"You must be Amber. Mandy's told me so much about you." I shook his hand and smiled.

"I wish I could say the same to you but Mandy wanted to keep you a secret to me. I don't even know why" I laughed.

"I don't know either" Edward said.

"Let's go inside shall we?" Ethan suggested and we both nodded.

They headed for Ethan's office while I stopped to make them coffee. I opened the door and they were talking business. I placed the coffee in front of them.

"Thank you Amber." Ethan smiled at me and I smiled back.

"Woah! Nice coffee!" Edward greedily sipped his coffee and I giggled.

"I'll be in my office" I walked outside Ethan's office and opened the door connecting Ethan and mine's office.

As I was checking my e-mails, my phone rang. I checked the caller ID and saw it was my Mom. I smiled. I forgot to call my Mom last night. I picked up the phone and pressed it to my ear.

"Hey, Mom" I greeted.

"Hello, Miss Smith?" A woman's voice asked in the other line. I furrowed my eyebrows, confused.

"Who's this? Where's my Mother?" I asked. Now I was scared. What if--??

"I'm nurse Patty from St. Therese's hospital. Your mother had an attack"

That simple sentence had me paling and I dropped my phone. I quickly packed my bag and headed to my Ethan's office.

"Ethan? My mother had an attack and I really need to go" I was holding the strap of my bag tightly my knuckles turned white. His eyes went wide and he stood up.

"I'll go with you" He offered. I shook my head.

"No, you stay here. You have work. I just wanted to let you know." He sighed and ran a hand through his hair and he stood up towards me.

"Alright. Be careful okay?" He asked and I nodded. He kissed me on the lips and I rushed towards the parkng lot and speeding off to the hospital.

Mom, please be okay.

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