AIMEE
Leo parked the car on the side of the road. The sky was filled with dark clouds but the air was not as cold.
We got out and the fresh calm wind kissed my skin. I smiled and took a deep breath. It smelled like pine and flowers.
"Let's go." Leo took my hand and I followed his lead. We walked for about five minutes and arrived.
It was a field covered in all types of flowers. From purple to pink. From red to white. It was beautiful.
There were bird noises in the background.
"Here we are." He gestured in front of us. "I used to come here with my dad and my siblings." He smiled at the thought.
"There was a gazebo there." He pointed with his index finger to our left. "But it got ruined with time." There were visible remains of wood.
"I would spend my time here playing volleyball with my brother and sister. We would also have picnics at the gazebo as well." My eyes traveled over the field. The picture was mesmerizing. So many beautiful colors.
"We use to come to the lake house for weekends and vacations. This was my favorite place to visit." We started walking further. "We had a different house, but I bought the one I have now just for myself."
I carefully listened to his alluring voice. He continued telling me about the time he use to spend here. He talked about his siblings. I learned that his sister's name is Candice and she's two years older than him and has three children. His brother who's name is Elias is five years older than him and lives with his fiancé.
His mom and dad travel a lot and are always abroad.
And his grandparents died when he was in his teenage years. I couldn't imagine how hard it must have been for him.
I cannot even imagine losing my grandpa and my grandma.
We walked around and I noticed a few pink tulips. I didn't know they grew in March.
"Look my favorite flowers." I took my camera out of my pocket and snapped a picture.
The whole scenery reminded me of Twilight. Again. But I couldn't help but want to have a couple of pictures, like the scene where they lay on a flower field.
I turned to Leo. His eyes were already on me, a soft smile placed on his lips.
"Can you take pictures of me?" I said with a hesitant voice.
"Anything for you." He took the camera from my hands and I laid on the ground between the flowers.
"Hey, what are you doing? You'll get sick. The ground is probably wet." Leo came to me and extended his hand.
"No please I want pictures like this." I pouted. "Please."
"Okay..." he gave in and started taking pictures from all angles. He fixed my hair and coat. He was so focused on what he was doing, it made me laugh.
"Put your hands like this." He crouched down and moved my hands in the position that he envisioned the pose would look like.
He took a couple more pictures and helped me get up.
"Look, I told you. Your hair is wet." He ran his hand through my hair.
He looked concerned.
"I'm fine, really." I tried to laugh it out. "No. Let's go. I don't want you getting sick." He grabbed my hand and made me follow him to the car.
"But let's take a picture together first. Pretty please." I took the camera from his hand and looked at him with pleading eyes.
After a few seconds, he nodded and stood next to me. I smiled and made him smile for the camera as well. We snapped two pictures and he took my hand again.
We intertwined our fingers and he held my hand tighter.
He opened the door for me, I got inside and he got inside as well.
He started the car and drove off.
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"Yes, it's a movie with vampires." We were sitting on the terrace outside. After we came from the trip I dried my hair on Leo's order and dressed in warm clothes.
We ate lunch and now we were drinking hot chocolate and talking about movies.
Leo was curious about Twilight since I described to him that the pictures I took were inspired by a scene in that movie.
"And you're attracted to that Eduard guy?" He lifted his eyebrow looking confused.
"Edward. And no I wasn't attracted to him." I mean he was good-looking but not my type.
"I was attracted to his dad actually," I confessed. Leo looked at me weirded out.
"His dad?"
"Umm yes," I said with a duh voice.
There was something about older man in movies, well in real life as well. I was always attracted to them. I always thought there was something wrong with me because Evelin definitely liked guys her age and then... there was me. I was attracted to my boss who was way older than me.
He leaned back in his chair, spreading his legs in front of him, and fixed his gaze on my eyes. "So you like older guys?"
I took a sip of the chocolate trying to avoid his question. But I don't think he was letting it go.
"I... I mean. I don't know. Maybe..." Yes, I definitely was. I'm attracted to you I wanted to say.
"So it wouldn't bother you to be with someone older than you? Like ten, eleven,...twelve years older than you?" He cleared his throat. His eyes bored into mine.
I shifted in my seat and tightened the jacket around me.
"No, it wouldn't." My voice was a whisper. I barely heard myself.
He sighed and almost looked relieved.
"When was your last relationship?" I asked out of nowhere. "In all three years, I haven't seen you with anyone." I tried to clarify my question but made it even worse.
"Five years ago." He answered immediately without thinking. "Yours?"
"Four years ago." I didn't even want to remember it.
He hummed.
"I mean you probably don't even have time with your work." He worked all the time so I guess he wouldn't have time to go on dates or to be in a relationship at all.
"For the right one, I'll have all the time in the world Zaria." I loved how my name sounded on his lips. I loved that he was the only one to call me Zaria.
We stayed in silence until we finished our drinks.
"Let's go inside." It was getting colder. We stood up and I started walking towards the door.
"I'll get some wood for the fireplace." I nodded and stepped inside. After a few minutes, I saw Leo by the door.
We agreed that I was going to start making the dinner and Leo was going to start the fire.
The only thing that I could make was pasta since we didn't have anyone other ingredients.
I started with the food and soon after Leo helped me take the plates to the living room. We sat on the floor by the fireplace and ate dinner.
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I was in the bathroom changing my clothes. I wanted to wear my pajamas, I was not comfortable with the other pants on.
I put them on and went to brush my teeth. Just as I turned the faucet the water splashed on my pajama top.
Crap.
"Shit, shit." I started wiping off the water but it was already drenched.
Why wasn't I more careful?
The whole top and part of my pants were wet. You've got to be kidding me.
I went to the closet and grabbed the other set of pajamas I had. The satin set that Evelin made me take with me.
I debated for a minute and finally decided on wearing them. So what? They were not that short right? I can cover myself with a blanket.
Leo and I agreed that we were going to go through the documents for tomorrow and relax by the fireplace before going to bed.
And now I was dressed in silky satin clothes that were definitely not for this weather.
I fixed my hair and slowly stepped out of the room. Leo was sitting on the floor dressed in pajama pants and a white tight-fitting t-shirt.
Hoping he would not see me, I tiptoed to the sofa and grabbed the blanket. Before I could cover myself he faced me and his eyes ranked over my body.
They went over my top, to my slightly exposed stomach and then to my bare legs. He quickly averted his eyes to the documents in his hands and shifted in his place, clearing his throat.
Tightening the blanket around me, I sat next to him and pretended that nothing weird was happening.
"Look through these." He handed me a few papers without lifting his head from the other documents he had in front of him.
We talked about tomorrow's meeting and somehow I ended up sitting directly next to him.
We placed the documents aside and stayed in peaceful silence. The only sound was the wood and the fire.
I never wanted to leave this place. I wanted to be here with him. With Leo.
It was the safest I've felt in a long time.
"Zaria?" His low voice reached my ears. I turned my face to him and realized how close we were.
His gaze went from my eyes to my lips.
My throat was dry and I definitely held my breath not knowing what was going to happen.
He leaned his forehead to mine and inhaled deeply.
He lifted his hand and tucked my hair behind my ear. His fingers caressed my face and he cupped my cheek. His hot breath fanned my lips.
I closed my eyes.
"Can I kiss you?" He whispered against my skin. I couldn't even use my voice so I just nodded.
He finally placed his lips on mine, capturing them in a kiss.
His lips were soft and warm. I moved my mouth with his and placed one hand on his neck and the other one on his face.
The kiss was slow and passionate. He didn't rush and I enjoyed every second of it.
He moved his hands to my thigh and hooked my legs over his so I was sitting on his lap.
Our lips moved in sync and he started lifting his hands under my top. I didn't have a bra on and I felt his fingers graze the side of my breasts. That small action made me shiver and I dig my nails on his shoulders.
Without thinking I rolled my hips and both of us moaned at the same time.
"I've been wanting to do this for three years." He started kissing me again and moved the hair from my face.
I placed my hand on top of his heart and smiled against his lips.
His heart was going crazy just like mine. His lips traveled from my mouth to my jaw and then my neck. He sucked on my neck that and I moaned.
"We should stop." He murmured against my ear.
"Yes." My voice came out breathless.
He pulled back and I looked at his face. His lips were swollen and his eyes were darker than usual.
I giggled and covered my mouth not believing what just happened.
"Are you okay?" He asked and moved my hands from my mouth.
"Yes. You?" I felt my face get hotter.
He chuckled. "Yeah." He placed another soft kiss on my lips and lifted me up.
"Can we sleep here by the fireplace?" I asked hesitantly.
"Whatever you want. You know I can't say no to you." We placed pillows and blankets on the floor and laid down.
He scoped me closer positioning my head on his chest and wrapping his hands around me.
"Sleep well, sweetheart." He whispered and placed a kiss on my forehead.
My heart calmed down and my eyes closed.
Nuzzling my head into his neck, I wished him good night.
And their first kiss...Was it okay?ð
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