“I want to base it on what happens in the future. I’m young, so there’s no rush,” I shrugged and he stared at me intently.
“What if there’s an accident?” Perry asked as my face turned beet red. “A girl like you must be cautious, though, with the plans you have for your future.”
“Yeah,” I agreed vaguely as discomfort settled over me. “Something like that.” I had never discussed this with Perry before, and I didn’t like it on so many levels. He was the man that I wanted, but I couldn’t say that. I didn’t want him to know that I was still a virgin and holding out for him like a fool. I knew that had to stop, willing myself to open my mind to someone else.
I missed my mom at times like this. She was so open with me, and we’d discussed so much before she died, leaving me lost as far as talking with someone else. I let a silence fall between us until we boarded the small plane to head over to the resort, staring outside for the entire time.
The water was blue and clear, making me able to see the bottom everywhere I looked. There were three islands and from what I understood, our accommodations were on the biggest one since I could see buildings poking out in the trees that covered nearly everything. It was beautiful, and I lost myself in it before I felt someone move behind me, jumping as Perry slipped his arm around me. “Look at that. The water is so clear and pretty. This is going to be a very good time.”
I clenched my thighs together as I kept looking out of the window, feeling my nipples join the party as well. I’d recently started playing with them when I got myself off, pulling and pinching just to test how it felt. Right now, I wanted Perry to slide his hand under my shirt, over my skin until he pulled me free from the camisole that I was wearing. I sucked in my breath at the fantasy, arching my back as my eyes widened. I coughed to break the awkward silence that was happening, covering my mouth as I leaned forward and away from him. “Are you all right?”
“Yeah, I think I am choking on nothing again.” I had faked another few ones before I reached for the bottle of water, taking a few sips. The plane made a sudden turn, and I sat up to watch the landing. A few shuttles were waiting for us, and I could see a large building several feet away, assuming that was the lobby. I knew from research that it was beautiful and offered a few restaurants, a couple of bars, a full-service spa, and a coffee shop. The beaches were plentiful and beautiful, and I’d get my desired peace here.
I would also have to deal with my insane attraction to Perry that was going to be the end of me, but it looked like I could hide away in a lot of places here.
We checked in, and I looked outside as the exotic woman at the desk flirted with Perry, following him quietly when we walked down a pathway that was surrounded by lush plants and flowers. It ended all the way at the beach, where Perry unlocked the door of a cottage and smiled at me as he pushed it open. “Go check out your home for the next few weeks, Caroline.”
I rolled my bag inside and looked around as I left it next to the dining room table, along with my backpack. The living room was spacious and offered a modern kitchen with room for the table and bar that was against the wall. I looked out of the sliding glass door to see blue water and soft sand and squealed as I hurried into the bedroom that was off the living room. It was vast and luxurious with every amenity needed in the en suite bathroom, as well as the good view but I knew there was another bedroom upstairs. I charged out of the room and turned to go out into the living room, making a sharp left to run up the stairs and push open the cracked door.
This room was higher up and mostly windows on the wall facing the ocean. “Mine!” I called out as I bounced over and looked out, seeing the waves crashing onto the beach. There was a massive balcony where I could have coffee or even choose to sleep on the spacious lounge that I could see through the sliding glass doors. I clapped as I turned around to see that the rest of the room looked similar to the bedroom downstairs, glancing into the bathroom that I knew I’d be spending some time in.
“It’s gorgeous, Perry! I love it,” I called out as I looked at the second floor, which consisted of my room and a loft that offered a variety of uses, depending on the family staying here. I ran down the stairs, overcome with emotion as I went to the back patio. Perry had thrown open the doors, letting in the ocean breeze as I threw myself into his arms. “Thank you so much. Thank you!” I felt his arms around me, realizing that I hadn’t embraced Perry in quite some time. He pulled me against him and brushed his fingers against my back, over my shirt as I felt the ache of desire throbbing inside of me.