Texas Summer Rain

Chapter 7

Later that evening they were cuddled up on the couch, watching a movie, and talking about their lives. Alexander  hugged her closer , lost in his own thoughts. She’s wonderful, such an amazing person. Just what I’ve always been looking for. I wonder if she would freak if I told her that? Should I wait to see if she even wants a relationship?

     Olivia looked up at Xander , he was staring off into space, not even listening. She shook his arm and said “Hey Xander where did you go on me?”

“What? Oh sorry, I was just thinking. Happens sometimes, especially when I’m writing. What were you saying?”

   “I asked if you come down here often.”

“ Oh , no not really. Though I’ve been looking at a ranch not that far from here. My Aunt Marie is getting up there in her age and she’s eventually going to have to move in with me. Though she argues that fact. I know she loves the country and since I can work from anywhere, I thought being back in Texas would be good for her.” 

    “Really? You’re thinking about moving to Texas?” 

   He looked down into her eyes and saw the hope there. It looked like she wanted him close by as well. He made a mental note to call the real estate agent he had talked to, about setting that appointment while he was here. 

    “Yes, I am. I’ve been looking at a few places online. Once we get out of here, I’m going to take that test. Maybe while I’m there in Dallas, the realtor will be able to meet with me. Would you like to go with me when I look?”

     “ If you want me to go, I will.” 

     “ Hmmm…. Let’s see… going alone.. Or having this beautiful, sweet, funny woman with me…hard choice there.” 

      She was laughing when she slapped his arm, he grabbed her waist and pulled her into his lap. Just before he kissed her, he whispered “Of course I want you with me Olivia. Not just for house hunting either. For everything, dinners , meeting Georgia and Mitch, everything Livie.” 

      “ Alexander, don’t say something you don’t mean. Please.”

     “ I mean it Olivia. I want you with me.” 

     She stared into his eyes for a long while, then sighed and kissed him deeply. Could this really be happening? This incredibly handsome man , wanted to be with her? He knows it after less then a day? Could she trust him not to hurt her?

       Just as they started getting into their kiss, Rebel pushed his nose between them, whining. Olivia laughed and said “Guess he needs to go out before bed. Is it suppose to just rain? Or storm?” 

      “ A little of both, why?”

      “ I don’t like storms, so lets hope it just rains.”

      “Don’t worry beautiful, I’ll keep you safe.”

       “ I won’t sleep at all Xander. Once a storm starts, I can’t sleep.”

        “ If your worried about it you can sleep with me.”

      She looked hesitant, so he added “ Don’t worry Baby , I just meant sleeping, nothing more. I don’t want to rush this.”

          “What is this?”

           “Something special, at least to me.”