we leave. Would you like that?”
Suddenly I felt a little shy, but at the same time a delicious anticipation filled me. “Yes, I would. Very much.”
Chapter 8
I felt like a schoolgirl, all excited and happy. My anticipation for another escapade with Tauni and Brian kept me humming in high spirits. I shivered in anticipation. Even more powerful was that Brian and I were okay. His contentment with my new realization and acceptance of spending time with another woman thrilled me. I laughed out loud at the thought…of course he would because he would have fun and enjoy it too! Wasn’t that every man’s fantasy?
“What are you laughing about, princess?” I hugged his arm closer to my chest and rested my cheek on his shoulder.
“You.”
“Me? Why?”
“Oh, I don’t know. Just some things I was thinking about.”
“Like what?”
“Well, how we spent the afternoon and what we talked about doing…with Tauni.”
“Oh, I see--”
“No, wait. I laughed because I know you will have fun too, not just me.”
He pulled me closer to him and hugged me tight. Our bulky winter coats kept us insulated against the cold as we trudged up the mountain path.
“Of course we will both enjoy it.”
We fell silent as we hiked up the steep path to the scenic outlook. We came here often to enjoy the spectacular view. The deck, cleared of snow, welcomed guests with rustic chairs and chaise lounges placed around a stone fire pit which burned with a roaring fire. The bartender decked out in earmuffs and a red scarf mixed up a special concoction for the sunset celebration.
The view was outstanding. Two distant mountains in the west formed a perfect V and the sun set between them. We had only been to the sunrise celebration, where champagne and orange juice flowed, once. Usually in the morning we were otherwise occupied.
We cuddled together to keep warm and along with the other guests, we watched the sunset in hushed silence. We were not disappointed as purple and pink streaks slanted across the sky, casting a pinky-golden glow on the snow. The stunning view took our breaths away. The glory of nature awed everyone into silence as the sun set behind the mountains.
Many guests hiked up the path through the trees to the lookout as a nightly ritual and then cozied up around the deck. The twinkle lights switched roles with the sun as they became brighter while the sky darkened. A special frosty drink the resort created was offered to the guests and we all huddled around the fire to soak up the warmth it cast.
Private conversations could be heard in low murmurs, everyone wrapped up in their own little worlds. The darkness settled before long, transforming the deck into a magical world of sparkle and shooting flames. I was enchanted and felt at peace.
“Are you getting hungry?”
I thought about it for a moment. “Getting there. Let’s stay here for a bit. This is so nice.” I finished my drink and took a deep breath. The mountain air tinged with the smoke was a wonderful aroma. Fresh, spicy and cold. I wanted another one of those great frosty drinks and stood up.
Taking Brian’s glass from his mittened hands, I raised my eyebrows. “Another one?”
“Sure.” He settled back on the lounge, arms behind his head and looked up at the stars. I glanced up at the sky. The dark indigo perfectly set off the stars starting to twinkle across the sky.
“Be right back.” There were a few people at the bar and I wandered over to the railing. I looked over and could almost imagine myself soaring like a bird. The slope fell away below me and a thrill ran through my stomach like a roller-coaster ride down the hill. I hadn’t realized it was so high or steep.
I stepped back and bumped into someone. “Oh, I’m sorry.” As I turned around, my throated tightened. Tauni turned to face me and a brilliant smile lit her face.
“Kelly! What a delightful surprise.” Before I could say a thing she wrapped me in a big hug. The scent of her
Suddenly I felt a little shy, but at the same time a delicious anticipation filled me. “Yes, I would. Very much.”
Chapter 8
I felt like a schoolgirl, all excited and happy. My anticipation for another escapade with Tauni and Brian kept me humming in high spirits. I shivered in anticipation. Even more powerful was that Brian and I were okay. His contentment with my new realization and acceptance of spending time with another woman thrilled me. I laughed out loud at the thought…of course he would because he would have fun and enjoy it too! Wasn’t that every man’s fantasy?
“What are you laughing about, princess?” I hugged his arm closer to my chest and rested my cheek on his shoulder.
“You.”
“Me? Why?”
“Oh, I don’t know. Just some things I was thinking about.”
“Like what?”
“Well, how we spent the afternoon and what we talked about doing…with Tauni.”
“Oh, I see--”
“No, wait. I laughed because I know you will have fun too, not just me.”
He pulled me closer to him and hugged me tight. Our bulky winter coats kept us insulated against the cold as we trudged up the mountain path.
“Of course we will both enjoy it.”
We fell silent as we hiked up the steep path to the scenic outlook. We came here often to enjoy the spectacular view. The deck, cleared of snow, welcomed guests with rustic chairs and chaise lounges placed around a stone fire pit which burned with a roaring fire. The bartender decked out in earmuffs and a red scarf mixed up a special concoction for the sunset celebration.
The view was outstanding. Two distant mountains in the west formed a perfect V and the sun set between them. We had only been to the sunrise celebration, where champagne and orange juice flowed, once. Usually in the morning we were otherwise occupied.
We cuddled together to keep warm and along with the other guests, we watched the sunset in hushed silence. We were not disappointed as purple and pink streaks slanted across the sky, casting a pinky-golden glow on the snow. The stunning view took our breaths away. The glory of nature awed everyone into silence as the sun set behind the mountains.
Many guests hiked up the path through the trees to the lookout as a nightly ritual and then cozied up around the deck. The twinkle lights switched roles with the sun as they became brighter while the sky darkened. A special frosty drink the resort created was offered to the guests and we all huddled around the fire to soak up the warmth it cast.
Private conversations could be heard in low murmurs, everyone wrapped up in their own little worlds. The darkness settled before long, transforming the deck into a magical world of sparkle and shooting flames. I was enchanted and felt at peace.
“Are you getting hungry?”
I thought about it for a moment. “Getting there. Let’s stay here for a bit. This is so nice.” I finished my drink and took a deep breath. The mountain air tinged with the smoke was a wonderful aroma. Fresh, spicy and cold. I wanted another one of those great frosty drinks and stood up.
Taking Brian’s glass from his mittened hands, I raised my eyebrows. “Another one?”
“Sure.” He settled back on the lounge, arms behind his head and looked up at the stars. I glanced up at the sky. The dark indigo perfectly set off the stars starting to twinkle across the sky.
“Be right back.” There were a few people at the bar and I wandered over to the railing. I looked over and could almost imagine myself soaring like a bird. The slope fell away below me and a thrill ran through my stomach like a roller-coaster ride down the hill. I hadn’t realized it was so high or steep.
I stepped back and bumped into someone. “Oh, I’m sorry.” As I turned around, my throated tightened. Tauni turned to face me and a brilliant smile lit her face.
“Kelly! What a delightful surprise.” Before I could say a thing she wrapped me in a big hug. The scent of her
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