He Saw Her Standing There

Chapter 5

     The following week couldn't have gone by slower if it tried. It was like that for both of them. But soon enough  it was Friday again.

     Paul drove home from another day at the studio in a very good mood. He whistled as he parked his car and went inside to get ready for his date with the woman he had already decided he was going to marry.

     Laura, on the other hand, wasn't so cheerful. Having been haunted the last several nights with some horrible nightmares, despite how happy she had been.

      She wanted more than anything to be happy again, and needed to learn to trust another man again. But something inside her held back, fearful that he could turn out as abusive as her former boyfriend had been.

       Once again, as the time drew near, she forced herself to cheer up and put on a fake smile.

      There was a knock at the door. She checked herself in the mirror, and opened it.

  " Hey Paul, come in," she said as she stepped aside so he could come in.
     " Hello Laura," Paul said, as he pulled her to him and kissed her.
      " I missed you!" Laura said, and then immediately blushed.
      " You did, did you?"
      " Yes I did."
       " Hmmm, you wanna know something?" Paul whispered.
        " What?"
          " I missed you too." Laura smiled, as Paul leaned in to kiss her once more.
          " Are you ready luv?"
          " Yes, just let me get my coat, ok?"
           " Ok." He reluctantly let go of her as she quickly walked over to the couch and picked up her coat. Paul took it from her, and put it on her.
            "So, where are we going?"
             " Well, if it's alright with you, I thought I'd take you back to my place and cook for you."
              " I'd love that!" She said as a smile spread across her face. This made Paul smile as well, and he led her out the door.

   She was a simple girl, much different than most girls Paul had dated, and the simple meal of bangers and mash thrilled her, much to Paul's delight.

    Later, they settled on the couch with a glass of wine. Paul put his arm around her, as she cuddled up next to him.

  Paul kissed the top of her head, which prompted her to look up into his eyes.

    " I really like you Laura Beth."
     " I really like you too Paul," she said, then lowered her head, as a tear slipped from her eye.

      Noticing something was wrong, Paul put his glass down, as well as taking hers from her, then lifted her face with his hand. He saw the tear, first one, then another. He wiped them from her face gently with his thumb.
  
      " Laura, what's wrong?"
      " Nothing."
       " Come on darling, you're crying. Please tell me what's the matter?"
        " I....I'm scared!"
        " Scared of what?"
         " My last boyfriend really hurt me, umm.....he beat me, and....oh Paul, I just can't!" With this she burst into tears, and Paul took her in his arms, and rocked her as she cried.
        " Baby, please tell me what happened?" And when she had calmed down he told him the story.

  About 30 minutes later he still sat there holding her. She had cried several more times, and Paul held onto her tenderly, lovingly running his fingers through her hair.

  As all the tears had subsided he lifted her face to look into her eyes once more.

  " Laura Beth, listen to me, I will never hurt you like that. Please trust me?" She closed her eyes as she sighed.

    She nodded her head as another tear slipped out. Paul wiped it away, then leaned in to claim her lips in a sweet kiss.

   They stayed there like that  till Laura started yawning.

  " You tired luv?"
   " Yeah, kinda."
    " Alright, I'll take you home."

   *****

Paul pulled up in front of her flat, got out and helped her out, then walked her to her door, and kissed her.

  He lingered for several minutes, before pulling away and walking back to his car.

  Laura stood there, mentally chiding herself for still not trusting him as he had asked.

  "Oh Laura," she whispered to herself.
" You've got to learn to trust."

" Paul!" She called out.

Paul heard her as he was about to close his door, getting out, he stood up and worriedly looked back at her.

"Yes Laura?"
" Would you come here please?" She called after him.
  He ran back to her, and pulled her to him.

  " What's wrong?"
  "Nothing, I just...."
  " Just what?"
  "Paul, wou...would you come in, please?" She lowered her head in embarrassment. Then Paul lifted her head to look into her eyes.
  " Darlin, I'd love to come in"

******

  This was different than anything she had ever experienced, and even more different than what's his name, which was now what she preferred to call her ex.

   After carrying her to her bedroom he was so loving and gentle, as he kissed her, and caressed her all over, from her head down to.....umm..there!

  What's his name had NEVER done that! And the things he did to her with his tongue and his hands drove her wild.

  He even gave her something that she had never experienced, an orgasm, multiple orgasms actually!

  He took his time making love to her, causing her to shed tears, for she had never felt this loved.

  When he was sure she was satisfied, he let go and orgasmed himself. He then gathered her in his arms and held her, still lavishing kisses to her lips, face and neck.

  She released fresh tears, as she suddenly threw her arms around his neck.

"Oh Paul I love you so much!"
"I love you too baby, " Paul said as he pulled her to him for another kiss.

" Laura Beth, will you be mine?"
" Yes Paul, I'm yours!"
"Good, and darlin, get used to it!"
" Get used to what?" Laura asked.
" To being treated like a queen, cause as far as I see it, you're well overdue!"
" That's gonna take a lot of getting used to!"
" Well darlin, you've got a lifetime in which to get used to it."
" What are you saying Paul?"
" I'm saying that I already know I want to marry you, and I know I said that I like you, but what I really wanted to say was how much I love you, and I want you to be my wife."
" What?? Are you asking me?"
" Yes, are you accepting?"
"Yes, oh yes, a thousand times yes!"

******

  One year later the two were married. Paul held her tightly as they came out of the church, protecting her from the fans that had somehow gotten word of their wedding.

  He knew that he would be loving and protecting her for the rest of their lives. She was the queen of his heart, and he was the king of hers.

Sorry it took so long to get another chapter out, but I've been real busy, and have many things going on in my life right now. But I'll try not to take so long in getting out updates in the future. Please don't forget to vote, and comments are welcomed.