Paradise Bound

Chapter 27

It's Sunday morning. I shift in the bed and feel Isaac's firm, warm body next to mine. I can't help but let out a small sigh of relief, knowing he stayed the whole night.

I turn around to face him as he sleeps soundly, using this opportunity to study every last single feature on his perfectly chiseled face.

I run my fingertips over every curve and bump of his toned abs savouring the feeling of his soft skin against mine.

Isaac shifts a little beside me and his eyelids start to flutter open as he turns to face me.

"Good morning Tessa."

His voice is husky and low as a small smile appears on his lips.

"Good morning boss."

His smile now turns into a cheeky grin as he shakes his head in amusement.

"Really? I think we've crossed the line between boss and employee, don't you?"

"Mmm, we've crossed it several times actually but who's counting?!"

"Tessa......"

"Great.... Is this the part where you tell me this can't happen again and that you're sorry?!"

I move up in the bed and settle against the headboard. Isaac copies me and sits by my side.

"No.... That wasn't what I was going to say at all. I realize that this whole situation must not have been easy for you either and I'm sorry."

I turn to face Isaac as I notice his genuine apologetic expression on his face.

"I was actually going to ask if you would like to spend the day together? If you don't have anything else planned that is?"

My eyes widen in surprise at Isaac's invitation. I certainly wasn't expecting that.

"Em.... Oh no, I have no plans today."

"Great well I was thinking, you probably haven't gotten to see much of Honolulu since you arrived so maybe I could show you around a little, if you like?"

"Yes Isaac, I'd like that very much."

"Well, wear comfortable clothes, there may be a bit of walking for what I have planned. No heels, that's for sure."

"Ooh, that sounds like my perfect day. I'm not a big fan of heels anyway."

"Good, well I'm going to head home and get changed and I'll pick you up in about an hour or so if that suits you?"

"Yes, that sounds good to me...... Isaac?"

"Yes?"

"I don't want to ruin the moment or anything but.....are we..... I mean..."

I shift uncomfortably in the bed not able to form the right words to say to him, and afraid that I might destroy any bit of progress that we have made since last night.

"Tessa, I don't know if I'm ready for a relationship right now, can we just continue to get to know each other a bit better?"

"I....yeah, okay. But is this, I mean are we keeping this a secret?"

"Well until we know what this is.... Yes. I'd rather not involve my family if that's okay with you?"

"I guess so...."

(Why does this bother me so much? I can't shake the feeling off that maybe he's embarrassed to be seen with me.)

"Okay, well I'm going to make a move. I'll see you in a little while?"