| �This rose represents purity. Just like my feelings for you are pure.�
Michaela looked at Sully�s eyes. There was something in them. The way he looked at her made her heart flutter and her mind race. She cupped his cheek and ran her thumb across it. �That was so beautiful. Thank you.� Sully couldn�t hold back anymore. He leaned in and his lips found hers. Michaela grabbed the back of his head and deepened the kiss. Chapter 13 The kiss was full of passion. Both Sully and Michaela clung on to each other. Their hearts raced and Michaela was experiencing some emotions she�d never felt before. It was like a fire was burning inside her. She didn�t want the kiss to stop but she knew that if she didn�t stop it soon the kiss would lead to something she wasn�t ready for. She reluctantly pulled away. Her heart was pounding and she felt butterflies in her tummy. Sully looked into her eyes and saw her uneasiness. He smiled at her and kissed her cheek. �So how about some dinner?� He asked as he reached for the food. � I�d love some. I haven�t had a chance to eat, and I�m famished. What�s on the menu?� Sully took the food out of the basket and placed it between them. As soon as Michaela smelled it her stomach let out a loud growl. Sully couldn�t help but laugh, and the only thing Michaela could do was look at the ground. �I guess you really are hungry.� �I�m so embarrassed.� Michaela�s face was ruby red. �It�s ok Michaela, it happens to everyone once in a while. Just something you can�t control.� Sully handed her a plate of fried chicken and potatoes. �Michaela, want to know a secret?� Michaela nodded her head as she swallowed her bite. �I couldn�t concentrate today.� Sully was surprised that he was telling her this. He had never opened up so much to a woman. �Why not?� �Roses.� �Roses?� Michaela looked at him and wrinkled her nose. �Yes, roses. I kept smelling them and they reminded me of you.� �Oh� Michaela smiled shyly and looked down at her plate. �Well would you like to know a secret?� �Sure. It�s only fair that you tell me one of your secrets.� �Well, I couldn�t concentrate on my work today either.� �Why not?� Sully already knew the answer, but he wanted to hear her say it. �Because I kept thinking of you, and how I wished I could be in your arms.� �Looks like your wish came true.� Sully put his plate down and leaned over to kiss Michaela�s forehead. They ate the rest of their meal in silence stealing glances wherever they could. Michaela was so happy. She knew she was starting to love this man, but she wasn�t sure he felt the same way. �Sully, could you take me home? I have an early day tomorrow and I�m quite tired.� Sully took Michaela home and walked her to her door. �Will I see you again?� �Of course you will. Thank you for this romantic evening.� Michaela gave him a soft kiss and walked inside. Michaela was putting the roses in water and was getting ready for bed, when the phone rang. It was Dorothy calling to make sure she had gotten home safe because she hadn�t seen her friend since she went on the walk with Sully. Michaela assured her she was fine, and told Dorothy she had so much to tell her. So they made a lunch date for the following day. Michaela was exhausted so as soon as her head hit the pillow she drifted off to a deep relaxing sleep. CONTINUE |