Chapter 517 - Perfect date - day 2 (3) (1/2)
~ Island, somewhere in Pacific Ocean ~
Sarah was resting in Aiden's embrace, enjoying the sounds of the waterfall and tropical birds. Everything was perfect… except that about half of the ice cream melted, and the fact that Aiden didn't let her touch him.
”Later…”, he would say while putting her arms around him and holding her in his embrace every time her hands wondered below his navel, like there is a mystery border she should not cross.
Sarah knows that Aiden made plans, so she should obey. There must be a reason for his behavior. But what is with this that he can do things to her, and she can't do to him? The fact that he is not allowing her to take initiative is only firing her up more, and now she found herself plotting how she will catch him off-guard and have her way with him.
After spending some time in the gazebo, they swam back to the shore, toweled off and headed back to the villa where they enjoyed fresh fruits and chatted casually. Aiden didn't miss any opportunity to show his affection, which caused Sarah to be dazed more times than she wanted to admit.
Sarah was surprised with herself that this is their second day on the island, and she still didn't use her phone. It was still in her bag. And she didn't use her laptop either.
”There is wi-fi.”, Aiden reminded her when he heard her comment on it.
She shook her head, dismissing the idea. ”I don't have any need to connect to the outside world… right here, with you, it's perfect.”
Aiden liked what he heard. ”Yes, perfect.”, he confirmed.
Later in the afternoon, they went to the ocean for snorkeling. The coral reef provided a visual feast with its explosion of colors. Corals were mostly white, decorated with mix of orange, red, and green.
Many schools of different tropical fish were swimming and twirling, unafraid of approaching people. Maybe they thought of Sarah and Aiden as additions to the reef. Only when Sarah reached to touch the fish would they move away. Aiden was entertained with her persistence and wondered why does Sarah have a need to touch animals. First birds, and now fish. She was obviously putting extra effort to touch these creatures.
Before seeing this coral reef, Sarah thought that such a diversity of colors and life could be seen, in one place, only in an aquarium.
After snorkeling they freshened up and had dinner on the rooftop terrace. The ambience was great, few tiki torches surrounded the walls of the terrace, star filled sky above them, ocean provided sounds, and of course, the food was amazing, as usual. Aiden was happy to hear Sarah (finally!) praise the food.
When they finished main course, soft music started and Aiden extended his arm, inviting her to dance. They danced with their eyes locked on each other, smiling, and inching closer with every step until their lips connected. They danced while exchanging light kisses and Sarah was sure that they are dancing on clouds, because she was flying.
Aiden was happy with her expressions and how she reacted to everything so far. He was sure she is ready, and that if he proposes now, she will be dazed for a bit, shocked maybe, because of course she does not see it coming… she is the most intelligent girl he ever met, but she always fails to see things which are right in front of her. But after she gets out of her shock, she will say 'yes'. He regretted that he left the ring in the room, but it's OK. He was planning to leave that for tomorrow: 'Day 3.' He planned everything, and it will be perfect: evening, the mood, the location, fireflies… and she will remember it forever like the most romantic thing that ever happened in her life, so far. He noticed his palms sweating and acknowledged that he is nervous. Because she is right in front of him, perfect, and he does not want to mess this up.
The music faded, and Sarah was surprised when she saw that table was cleaned from their plates and dessert was served. 'When did that happen? Truly well-trained staff…' She thought how she should find out who hired and trained this staff, so that they use services of the same person, or agency, for their house in California.
The chocolate cake was delicious; soft, and moist, and light, and it went really well with fresh pineapples which were served next to it.
After cake, they danced some more. This time Sarah was cautious not to get lost in the moment, and to catch staff if they show up. To her disappointed, they didn't come. But she said that she will stay vigilant and catch them. And she still didn't figure out how do they know when and what they need.
After dance, they finished evening holding each other in the oversized hammock, looking at the stars.
He was holding her with one arm, and with his other he played with a strand of her hair.
Sarah inhaled deeply his wooden-flowery fragrance which she loves.
”What are you thinking?”, his voice broke the silence.
”You have put a lot of effort into this… It makes me wonder why.”
”Do you think I have some ulterior motive?”, he was curious to hear what she thinks.
”Oh, I know you do.”, she giggled. ”But I'm drawing blanks in figuring out what the motive is.”
”You will find out… soon.”, he leaned in and kissed her.