peak.”
“I’d love to go up there. How romantic. Just being here is romantic. Thank you...” She couldn’t help but kiss him when she looked at him this time. His lips felt so warm and sexy, yet firm and powerful, against hers. She wanted to stay in this fairy tale forever.
The ride to the resort was quiet as she looked out the window, taking in everything she saw. The orange clay tile roofing covered nearly every building and above houses standing guard were the palm trees. Colorful impatiens grew next to native purple grasses; some palm trees were small in comparison to those four stories high. Neatly trimmed shoulder-high shrubs surrounded condo complexes and homes while magenta colored bougainvillea climbed concrete walls along the way to the resort.
“I can’t believe there is still snow at the top of the surrounding mountains!”
Nick only laughed at her as she gazed around.
The limo pulled into a long winding driveway to the elaborate villa-type resort that stood five stories up, also covered with the orange clay tiles. Several fountains splashed at the front entrance where the service employees unloaded other cars. A few guests looked around in awe like Sondra as she watched them.
The chauffer opened their door and Nick got out then helped her out. She smiled at the other guests who watched them. It felt strange standing at the limo while others got out of ordinary taxis and shuttle buses. Nick took her hand as they followed their luggage into the resort where he checked in. The employee called Nick by name then smiled at Sondra. Her cheeks heated at thinking perhaps they knew Nick better than Sondra thought. After all, he probably wasn’t just any ordinary visitor.
The attendant opened the door for Nick then unloaded their luggage. He tipped the Spanish gentleman who shook his hand and left, closing the door behind him. Sondra quickly headed for the windows, pushing open the drapes and took in a sharp breath.
When a cork popped on the champagne, she spun around.
“They brought us champagne, too?”
“I told them I wanted the best for my guest.” He filled both their glasses. “Shall we step out onto the patio? It better overlook the pool.”
“Nick, this is gorgeous! Our room is a suite, not just a resort room. I feel like a princess.”
His fingers laced behind her neck as his thumb caressed her cheek. “You should because to me...you are a princess.” He pulled her close and kissed her. “I’m glad you decided to be here with me. There is so much I want to show you; so many people I want you to meet. I know you won’t remember them all, but in time, you’ll get to know them better.
“Let’s get unpacked, change for dinner and a good time. I hope you like Chinese food because I’m taking you to P.F. Chang’s...we have reservations. They have outdoor seating and tonight is going to be nice and warm for us to enjoy that.”
“You think of everything. You must have made those on short notice since I took so long giving you my answer about coming here.”
“Not to sound conceited but...” he winked at her. “I always get a reservation there.”
At the restaurant, Nick climbed out of the limo and held his hand to Sondra. He couldn’t wait for her reaction to the surrounding shopping area near P.F. Chang’s outdoor seating. She took his hand and he casually admired her cleavage as she bent to get out; he couldn’t help himself. A jolt of sexual tension jerked him hard immediately and he took in a deep breath. Ignoring the mind in his pants, he smiled as Sondra stood with her hand over her mouth, gazing around. The River was an outdoor shopping center that had a man-made river flowing through it. There were fountains and sprawling walkways and bridges that intertwined, making it a beautiful place to walk at night among the lighted fountains and stores.
She stared at him in awe, her eyes wide. “This is gorgeous, Nick. Are we eating so that we can watch all
“I’d love to go up there. How romantic. Just being here is romantic. Thank you...” She couldn’t help but kiss him when she looked at him this time. His lips felt so warm and sexy, yet firm and powerful, against hers. She wanted to stay in this fairy tale forever.
The ride to the resort was quiet as she looked out the window, taking in everything she saw. The orange clay tile roofing covered nearly every building and above houses standing guard were the palm trees. Colorful impatiens grew next to native purple grasses; some palm trees were small in comparison to those four stories high. Neatly trimmed shoulder-high shrubs surrounded condo complexes and homes while magenta colored bougainvillea climbed concrete walls along the way to the resort.
“I can’t believe there is still snow at the top of the surrounding mountains!”
Nick only laughed at her as she gazed around.
The limo pulled into a long winding driveway to the elaborate villa-type resort that stood five stories up, also covered with the orange clay tiles. Several fountains splashed at the front entrance where the service employees unloaded other cars. A few guests looked around in awe like Sondra as she watched them.
The chauffer opened their door and Nick got out then helped her out. She smiled at the other guests who watched them. It felt strange standing at the limo while others got out of ordinary taxis and shuttle buses. Nick took her hand as they followed their luggage into the resort where he checked in. The employee called Nick by name then smiled at Sondra. Her cheeks heated at thinking perhaps they knew Nick better than Sondra thought. After all, he probably wasn’t just any ordinary visitor.
The attendant opened the door for Nick then unloaded their luggage. He tipped the Spanish gentleman who shook his hand and left, closing the door behind him. Sondra quickly headed for the windows, pushing open the drapes and took in a sharp breath.
When a cork popped on the champagne, she spun around.
“They brought us champagne, too?”
“I told them I wanted the best for my guest.” He filled both their glasses. “Shall we step out onto the patio? It better overlook the pool.”
“Nick, this is gorgeous! Our room is a suite, not just a resort room. I feel like a princess.”
His fingers laced behind her neck as his thumb caressed her cheek. “You should because to me...you are a princess.” He pulled her close and kissed her. “I’m glad you decided to be here with me. There is so much I want to show you; so many people I want you to meet. I know you won’t remember them all, but in time, you’ll get to know them better.
“Let’s get unpacked, change for dinner and a good time. I hope you like Chinese food because I’m taking you to P.F. Chang’s...we have reservations. They have outdoor seating and tonight is going to be nice and warm for us to enjoy that.”
“You think of everything. You must have made those on short notice since I took so long giving you my answer about coming here.”
“Not to sound conceited but...” he winked at her. “I always get a reservation there.”
At the restaurant, Nick climbed out of the limo and held his hand to Sondra. He couldn’t wait for her reaction to the surrounding shopping area near P.F. Chang’s outdoor seating. She took his hand and he casually admired her cleavage as she bent to get out; he couldn’t help himself. A jolt of sexual tension jerked him hard immediately and he took in a deep breath. Ignoring the mind in his pants, he smiled as Sondra stood with her hand over her mouth, gazing around. The River was an outdoor shopping center that had a man-made river flowing through it. There were fountains and sprawling walkways and bridges that intertwined, making it a beautiful place to walk at night among the lighted fountains and stores.
She stared at him in awe, her eyes wide. “This is gorgeous, Nick. Are we eating so that we can watch all
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