In the other's shoes

Chapter 5

Colin felt as if something had lifted off his shoulders, a weight that was no longer there, and he began to breathe deeply again.
-Ohh Pen since when did you become so adorably sassy? -
-Since when have I been terribly worried about you, and not only me, your family too. Do you think that Benedict is so upset that he wants to court me ..-
-What did you say?? - growled Colin - He'll have to go over my corpse... -
-Please can you turn on the light- Penelope said more softly.
Colin turned on the light...and Penelope brought her gloved hand to her mouth to stifle a scream.
Colin was wearing ragged corduroy pants that clung to his legs and an open beige shirt, but what shocked her the most was her face. He had a long, unkempt beard for days and long hair that was tied up with a leather cord.
Even for Colin it was a shock to see Penelope, she was beautiful. Wrapped in a burgundy dress that showed off her beautiful skin. Her hair was completely loose and slightly matted from falling out before her. She was terribly sexy and she didn't seem to notice.
Penelope began to cry.
-Ohh Penelope you don't have to cry for me...it's not worth it, for an idiot like me-
-Instead it is worth crying for you .... and yes! You're an idiot! -
-I already told you that you are terribly impertinent but I also tell you that you are...beautiful. -
-I'm not beautiful -
"Ahh but you don't say anything about your impertinence," she said caressing her cheek.
-I want to explain to you why I spoke like that that evening... -
-No need.. -
-Yes but. Those weren't my friends, I never had friends, they always treated me like a nobody. In that moment they talked to me because they are gossips and try to find something to talk about. And at that moment they were interested in you and me... That's why I said nothing about us and said that you are a wandering dreamer not to encourage their rumors. -
-Is there a we? - said Colin who kept stroking Penelope's arm
"I don't know Colin, you tell me..." she said looking into her eyes insistently. Penelope didn't lower her eyes even for a second.
For a moment Colin lost that blue so candid and shining and it was he who lowered his gaze remaining speechless.
That woman, yes Penelope was a woman, she knew her stuff and was determined in what she wanted and he??
-As I imagined....- Penelope said disappointed - you just want to play with me... your ego doesn't appreciate that I have offended you in front of people, that's all you're interested in, you're not interested in me but only in that he rejected you in front of them. Now Colin, before anyone notices we're gone, get me out of here. Right away. Open this door- she said on the verge of panic turning towards the door so as not to show her tears
-Wait ....- he said leaning on her- wait .... let me talk, let me tell you what I feel inside right now, my love-
Penelope froze at those words.
-I am proud of you Penelope, you are a strong woman, a fighter. You had the courage to look me in the eye and tell me what you really think. You didn't back down even when you saw me as I am reduced. God you are so beautiful, intelligent and sensual that....I can understand and even forgive Benedict for wanting to court you. Anyone should want you, because you're special and you make others special too, and that's why I love you. My God I love you since maybe I met you and you gave me that very painful kick in the shin because I pulled your braids.. - Penelope smiled at that childhood memory.
-I wanted to think that growing up this fixation on you would pass, but every time I see you it takes my breath away, my heart beats fast and I....damn I can't connect, and I find myself there looking at you without saying a word or sometimes to say silly things. I love you Penelope even if you don't want me, but please, for my sanity, tell me you do. -
-I want you, I've always wanted you, Colin always even when you're acting stupid and you don't know how to take what you want, even if you've had it in front of you for a lifetime! -
-Ohh Pen you're the best part of me- she turned towards her-I'll let you out but you have to make me a promise. -
-What promise? She said looking at him sideways.
-That you will allow me to ask you to marry me, when I am worthy of you... -
-And how much time will you keep Colin Bridgerton going? In a while I'll be a decrepit old woman and you're already old now... -
Colin laughed so loudly that she Penelope had to cover his mouth with her hand.
-Ssstt they could hear us!! -
Colin took Penelope's hand and kissed it several times.
- Penelope Featherington, time to take a nice bath and get this bush off my face and I'll come to you and ask you to marry! -
-And I'll be ready to say yes. she-she said placing her hand on Colin's face tenderly.
-I'm sorry Pen for being vulgar earlier...I drank... So sadly and I lost control. Hearing your voice... Your perfume made me lose my mind. I am mortified. But I want you so much and I couldn't help myself. -
Penelope blushed brightly as she remembered Colin's words and actions.
-Don't worry Colin -
-But I still want you, now that I know that you love me too, can I ask you something? -
-Ehmm .... what?-She ​​almost scared.
-Can I kiss you? -
It seemed to Penelope that his heart was bursting with emotion.
-Yes, I would love to. -
Colin took Penelope's face in her hands and moved closer to her, placing her lips gently on hers. She wanted to make him forget the coarseness of her before and make him understand that there was still sweetness and passion in him.
Penelope started laughing softly.
Colin looked at her strangely.
-What's so funny? -
-You are tickling me-
-Ahh then I'll have to be more incisive and so you won't think about my beard anymore.- and Colin kissed her with all the desire and passion he felt for her, not holding anything back from her because now it belonged to her.
At first Penelope moved hesitantly, being inexperienced. When she felt Colin's tongue caressing her lips and trying to part them, she felt a shiver run up her spine and moaned. Colin hugged her closer and began to devour those sweet lips of hers, he encouraged her with her tongue to play with him and her Pen began to move in perfect harmony with him. She too took the initiative to dig her hands into Colin's hair and loosen it.
It was Colin who moaned this time and stopped her
-We have to stop, Pen otherwise I won't be able to stop....I don't want to take you here. But I want to have you as my wife, in our bed and drive you crazy." He looked at her passionately then moaned looking at her face.
-Ohh Pen I'm sorry .... I irritated your beautiful skin ...- he said caressing her.
-I don't care....I loved being kissed.....can we do it again even if we're not married? -
Colin laughed resting his forehead on Penelope's forehead.
-Ohh Pen we can do many things and you can kiss me as many times as you want... But now it's better that you go. -
-Yes, I'm going... and will we see you tomorrow? -
- Not even a hurricane will stop me. -
Penelope smiled at Colin and moved away from the door to allow Colin to open it.
-See you tomorrow Colin -
- See you tomorrow Penelope -