Chapter 2
Shae's POV �Welcome to Mexico. Don�t forget to wear sunscreen, even in the shade, and beware the real-estate agents.� Droned the pilot over the intercom. Ignoring him, I concentrated on finding my favourite CD and slipping it into my Discman. Let Victor pay attention to the warnings, I was busy. I covertly studied my partner through my lashes as he stood up. I knew what I had been dreaming about, but did he? He�d certainly implied earlier that he knew something, but did he realize who I�d been fantasizing about? I shuddered at the thought and prayed to anyone listening that he didn�t. Victor grabbed his bag from the overhead storage and turned to me (I ducked my head to avoid eye-contact.) �Do you have everything?� I nodded, silently, and we headed for the baggage claim. �That one!� I said, pointing wildly at the large navy, wheeled suitcase approaching on the conveyor belt. Victor, the ever helpful partner, reached over and pulled it off. His own, small suitcase was next. Having retrieved it, he turned to go. �Wait, I have one more.� �You have two suitcases and a humongous carry-on!?� Vic asked in a slightly strained tone, �How long are we here for anyway?� Victor had a priceless look on his face; one of total disbelief. It was truly a Kodak Moment. Seriously though, I thought he�d know me better after eight years. �Five days,� I replied calmly, �But you will find that I have everything I need and you don�t.� �Well, I was informed that we were here for a skating show, not a five day beach adventure! I don�t think I even brought a bathing suit!� �See, I was right.� Victor�s only response was to pout childishly. God he was cute when he did that. It just made me want to� I shook my head. �Clean thoughts Bourne. Spotless!� I muttered to myself. �What was that?� Vic inquired. �Nothing!� Vic looked as though he�d press the issue but I was saved by the sudden appearance of my suitcase. �There it is!� I crowed triumphantly, but not without a faint overtone of relief in my voice. I made a quick mental note to thank the lucky piece of luggage. I�d let it carry all my souvenirs home. I wandered out to get a taxi, while Victor loaded the bags onto a trolley. My search was interrupted by the sudden appearance of a well-dressed young Mexican. �Excuse me miss, is this your first trip to Mexico?� I nodded, and the man�s smile became almost predatory. �Are you here alone?� I glanced back at Victor, struggling to keep all the baggage on the cart and push it at the same time. The sight of his frustration brought a smile to my face. I jerked a thumb in his direction, �I�m with him.� �Ah, you make a lovely couple. I can see from your expression that you love him very much.� I blushed, but did not correct his assumption. The fact that he thought I was in love with Vic was too outlandish to even consider. �My name is Renaldo and I work for the Paradise Village hotel.� It was at this point that Vic finally caught up. �Darling, I�ve made dinner reservations, but we need to leave now if you want to check into the hotel first.� He took my hand (I shivered slightly, d**n the room was cold!) and practically dragged me away. Meanwhile, Renaldo pounced on another couple. �Shae-Lynn!� My partner hissed, �The pilot warned you not to talk to the real-estate agents in the lobby! Weren�t you listening?� I hadn�t been paying attention to a word the captain said but, �Renaldo wasn�t a real-est�� I trailed off, noticing for the first time all the pictures of condos decorating the man�s desk. �I can�t always be around to save you like this!� �You�re my knight in shining armor,� I joked, winking at my partner, �Would you like your reward?� �And what might that reward entail?� He still didn�t trust me, although, after the prank I�d pulled at Skate Canada, I couldn�t really blame him. �Why a kiss from the fair maiden you so gallantly rescued of course.� I didn�t think for one minute that he�d actually accept. I expected him to turn slightly pink, get that familiar, bewildered look upon his face, and mutter something like �It was nothing, I don�t need a reward.� What he did say, as he headed for the exit, left me standing in the middle of the lobby, staring after him in shock� �I�ll take a rain-check� There are kids present and I wouldn�t want to corrupt their innocent little minds.� I thought I knew Victor, but never in a million years could I have predicted a response like that from my staid partner. This vacation was shaping up to be mighty interesting� and very surprising!
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