forever to be mine

Chapter 6

Driving down the road i couldn't help but wonder where was Joel taking me? and when will we get there? We drove out of town and past what seemed to be a small village i missed the sign with the name i was a bit preoccupied looking at my devilishly handsome driver, and every now and again he would glance over at me smiling to himself. "So are you going to tell me where your taking me?? i said smiling at him "What" he said "and spoil the surprise? never , but i will give you a hint- were nearly there he said laughing. Peeved i looked back out the passenger window looking for a clue it appeared to be a country road we were on suddenly Joel took a sharp turn to the right it was more of a lane way than a road.  Bushes and briar's tore along the sides of the X5 while tree branches banged against the windscreen, eventually we came to the end of the road pushing on further Joel stopped "What do you think" he said

Looking out i saw a beach it was huge and had a picnic laid out just a few yards from the jeep, jumping out  Joel waited patiently at the front of the car for me "Do you like it?? it took Caroline and Dylan most of the morning to get it done, not sure why,  laughing he reached over and took me in his arms and placed his hand under my chin to lift my face up to his and tenderly kiss me happily i returned his affection, it was a sweet Delicious kiss the kind that Romeo gave to Juliet.

Turning to look around at my surroundings they had laid a blanket on the sand with a basket of what must be food and on top were bottles of wine expensive wine no doubt as Joel had expensive taste well except for me anyway, to my surprise there was even bars of chocolate not just any kind though my favourite Carmelo if it wasn't for that i would definitely be a size zero by now everyone knows curry cant make you fat but bloody chocolate can!  I could tell by Joel's face he must be getting hungry and probably a little bit irritated that i was taking so long to sit down - him being the perfect gentleman would wait til i sat down before he would, so of course i would oblige.  

Minutes turned into hours as we talked and talked about nothing and everything, lying in Joel's arms time just faded away, before long it was 6 o' clock. Joel's phone started to ring "have to get this baby" he said jumping up to answer it. Returning a few minutes later Joel had his famous grin back on his face again, "ready to go ? he said smiling " Sure i'l get these tidied up and into the car" "Hey do you want to go home and get changed for dinner, i need to get changed anyway" said Joel smiling. It was a quick drive home almost as though something urgent was waiting for us but i couldn't figure out what.

We finally pulled into my drive way, Joel was eager for me to open the door and go in. I unlocked the door and Joel walked in straight after me i was met with a funny smell like bleach and paint mixed together then i saw, the hall was clean and had a fresh coat of paint the stairs were polished, walking into the rest of the house the living room  and kitchen it was all shining and clean, i turned to Joel he was still smiling. "Oh my god you did this? how did you get it done? this is amazing thank you so so much" i shrieked running into Joel's arms. "Your amazing thank you" "I'l do anything to make you happy" he said smiling why don't you explore the up stairs while i nip home and get changed i'l be back here in 10 Min's OK?

The second Joel left i ran up stairs to see my bedroom, the landing was just like the hall it was all cleaned not a cobweb in sight. The paint was still damp, trying not to rub any on my clothes i carefully open my bedroom door it too had been painted the wall behind my bed was a rich chocolate brown and the walls and ceiling were a cream color. they had also painted behind the door and wardrobes chocolate brown with the skiting boards. The curtains were warm cream with little green and brown leaves and designs. I looked around for my bags and suitcases- they were gone. I searched through the room til i was breathless, then thought maybe they threw them into the walk in wardrobe running over to open the door i smudged Emma's jumper Joel gave me "Oh shit" i shouted pulling it off, "you alright baby" smirked Joel "where did you come from" i said as i pulled the jumper up to my chin to cover my naked body from him, he turned and said " i won't hurt you, I'l wait down stairs till your ready i just wanted to make sure you are OK" and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead smiling he turned and headed down stairs.  I immediately felt bad for making Joel feel uncomfortable i wanted to shout after him however my Modesty stopped me. I jumped into the shower had to get that sand out of my hair, cant go around like a sand castle at dinner that would definitely give the O' Connors a bad name.

Joel was pacing the kitchen waiting for Katelyn to come down he couldn't help but wonder what had he done to upset her, to make her feel she had to cover up around him- why did she feel so threatened by him just standing there, and why did she flinch when he kissed her, His mind wandered back to the night before holding her in his arms, how she trembled as he made love to her it almost felt like a dream, he thought how she tossed and turned a lot in her sleep how he picked up her hand and put it on his chest seemed to calm her and she turned into him and went into a deeper sleep she called his name a few times and smiled even laughed at times, he thought how he had traced circles on her arm and remembered how he felt something on her lower wrist like a scar of some kind, how could she have gotten that? Just then Katelyn arrived down the stairs, she wore a knee length cream skirt with a white blouse and little black bolero jacket her hair was down below her shoulder in a wave of red curls it was still damp from the shower and the top of her jacket was wet.

"Wow siete straordinariamente bella" said Joel as he gazed at how beautiful she looked, Your gonna have to get me an English - Italian dictionary so i know what the hell your saying about me i joked, "Trust me caro mio anything i say is the truth" and will translate at your request, but for now are you ready to go i'm starving" he said holding out his arm for me to catch a hold of it "let's go" I gladly accepted.

The restaurant was Italinan but it also served served european dishes however i had a feeling we'd be dining to Italian cuisine, giving how my host was Italian and wanted me to share in his love of everything Italian.

" BUONA SERA SIGNOR E SIGNORA" a voice from behind a hall menu card called, he was an oldish man possible in his 50's and going very light on top! wearing a black suit "Ah il signor O' Connor siete i benvenuti" you are welcome here he said placing a kiss on both of Joel's cheeks "please may i take you to a table for two?? " Gianno, thank you it is a pleasure to be back again, this is my guest Katelyn she and i will dining here more often i hope, Joel said smiling. following Gianno to the table, him and Joel had a conversation in Italian. I sat down on the first seat and started to read the menu while i waited for Joel to sit down. After a few minutes Joel joined me at the table. " sorry about that, when papa wanted to sell the restaurant Gianno and his family decided to take over a lease from us so it would still be in the family. It was fascinating listening to Joel talk about his family over dinner, he had a keen interest in his heritage and was proud to tell me all about it. Before long the desert cart had arrived, everything Tiramisu, Biscotti, Ricotta Cheesecake and Double Espresso Tart it was like being in Rome or Venice itself , it was the perfect evening.