A Summer To Remember: Novella (Lost Love Book 1) by C.L. Richards Page B
Authors: C.L. Richards
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remembered getting undressed and climbing into bed.
My eyes open like flying saucers, wide and weary. Lifting the quilt up to peek underneath, Shit, did Xavier undress me?
“Stop over thinking things Isabelle and go back to sleep.” Startled, I fly out of bed. “What the hell Xavier, you can’t just go around undressing whomever you please.” Wiggling his eyebrows, and an enigmatic smile in place.
Rolling my eyes “You know what I meant jerk.” Letting out a booming laugh. He shakes with laughter “Okay, I’m sorry.” He holds his hands up in mock surrender. Joking put aside, the atmospheres fills with intense need. His eyes fixed on me, seeping along my body leaving goose bumps in their wake. He clears his throat. Stumbling to get the words he wants to say out, eventually in a hoarse voice. “I couldn’t let you sleep in your clothes. You would of been uncomfortable plus I was a gentleman, I didn’t even sneak a peak.”
My mouth drops open in shock, “I bloody well hope, you didn’t. You perv.” Holding his hand out indicating for me to join him again. I hesitate for a brief second but find myself climbing back under the covers into his waiting arms.
I lay facing him, happy to stare into his baby blues. Xavier reaches out pulling me against his chest. He lets out a content sigh, mumbling something under his breath. He said it so quiet that I didn’t catch what was said. He doesn’t make any attempts of doing anything except hold me. Which in place puts my mind at ease.
Shocking me once more, he asks me something I really wasn’t expecting. “Tell me about him, what was Josh like?” He strokes my back, in a reassuring manner, encouraging me to go ahead. Where do I start? Josh and I got together our first year of high school and were together for three years. He made me happy you know, there wasn’t a minute that went by without him smiling.” Realization dawns on me, how could I of known he was depressed. Every time we were together we were laughing and joking. He was always happy. “You okay Isabelle?” Xavier asks pulling me out of my reasoning. “Erm …. Yeah. Where was I. I recently found out, Josh suffered from depression and took his own life.” Having difficulty swallowing, I find myself in the midst of a panic attack. Xavier realizes what’s happening. He cups my face and hovers over me. Looking intently into my eyes, in a calm voice “It’s okay, look at me Isabelle, keep your eyes fixed on mine.” Grabbing my hand he places it against his chest, so I can feel the rhythm of his heart beating. “Slow down your breathing Isabelle, follows the beats of my heart. That’s it, good girl.” Taking his advice, the panic recedes leaving me trembling underneath him. He looks at me with such scrutiny, assessing I’m okay. Satisfied with what he sees, he lies back down. Pulling me to him, resting his head against mine.
We’re silent for a long time, both in our own worlds. The only word to describe being with Xavier is content. I feel content. “Let me be by your side, Isabelle.” Xavier asks in a weak voice, there’s a slight tinge of red appearing on his face. With a small smile, I reply “I will try.” No other words are spoken as I drift back to sleep.
Chapter Nine
Xavier
When Isabelle tells us her boyfriend recently passed away, my heart broke for her. I can't imagine how she must be feeling. I've not helped her case either, with my constant come-ons, Shit, I'm such a dumbass. I had a niggle she was hiding something. but my god, not for one second did not believe it could be something so terrible. To say it’s a shock is an understatement. How can I continue to pursue her knowing, what she's going through? What’s even worse, I'm a douche for jumping the gun. Accusing her EX of leaving her to face the pregnancy alone. I couldn't be any more wrong.
Covering my face within my hands, willing my emotions to subside. "You okay?" James inquires from the opposite
My eyes open like flying saucers, wide and weary. Lifting the quilt up to peek underneath, Shit, did Xavier undress me?
“Stop over thinking things Isabelle and go back to sleep.” Startled, I fly out of bed. “What the hell Xavier, you can’t just go around undressing whomever you please.” Wiggling his eyebrows, and an enigmatic smile in place.
Rolling my eyes “You know what I meant jerk.” Letting out a booming laugh. He shakes with laughter “Okay, I’m sorry.” He holds his hands up in mock surrender. Joking put aside, the atmospheres fills with intense need. His eyes fixed on me, seeping along my body leaving goose bumps in their wake. He clears his throat. Stumbling to get the words he wants to say out, eventually in a hoarse voice. “I couldn’t let you sleep in your clothes. You would of been uncomfortable plus I was a gentleman, I didn’t even sneak a peak.”
My mouth drops open in shock, “I bloody well hope, you didn’t. You perv.” Holding his hand out indicating for me to join him again. I hesitate for a brief second but find myself climbing back under the covers into his waiting arms.
I lay facing him, happy to stare into his baby blues. Xavier reaches out pulling me against his chest. He lets out a content sigh, mumbling something under his breath. He said it so quiet that I didn’t catch what was said. He doesn’t make any attempts of doing anything except hold me. Which in place puts my mind at ease.
Shocking me once more, he asks me something I really wasn’t expecting. “Tell me about him, what was Josh like?” He strokes my back, in a reassuring manner, encouraging me to go ahead. Where do I start? Josh and I got together our first year of high school and were together for three years. He made me happy you know, there wasn’t a minute that went by without him smiling.” Realization dawns on me, how could I of known he was depressed. Every time we were together we were laughing and joking. He was always happy. “You okay Isabelle?” Xavier asks pulling me out of my reasoning. “Erm …. Yeah. Where was I. I recently found out, Josh suffered from depression and took his own life.” Having difficulty swallowing, I find myself in the midst of a panic attack. Xavier realizes what’s happening. He cups my face and hovers over me. Looking intently into my eyes, in a calm voice “It’s okay, look at me Isabelle, keep your eyes fixed on mine.” Grabbing my hand he places it against his chest, so I can feel the rhythm of his heart beating. “Slow down your breathing Isabelle, follows the beats of my heart. That’s it, good girl.” Taking his advice, the panic recedes leaving me trembling underneath him. He looks at me with such scrutiny, assessing I’m okay. Satisfied with what he sees, he lies back down. Pulling me to him, resting his head against mine.
We’re silent for a long time, both in our own worlds. The only word to describe being with Xavier is content. I feel content. “Let me be by your side, Isabelle.” Xavier asks in a weak voice, there’s a slight tinge of red appearing on his face. With a small smile, I reply “I will try.” No other words are spoken as I drift back to sleep.
Chapter Nine
Xavier
When Isabelle tells us her boyfriend recently passed away, my heart broke for her. I can't imagine how she must be feeling. I've not helped her case either, with my constant come-ons, Shit, I'm such a dumbass. I had a niggle she was hiding something. but my god, not for one second did not believe it could be something so terrible. To say it’s a shock is an understatement. How can I continue to pursue her knowing, what she's going through? What’s even worse, I'm a douche for jumping the gun. Accusing her EX of leaving her to face the pregnancy alone. I couldn't be any more wrong.
Covering my face within my hands, willing my emotions to subside. "You okay?" James inquires from the opposite
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