Perfect Paradise Book 7

chapter 16

The rest of the afternoon was spent bouncing on the jet skis and riding on the beautiful boat.  Jin did some fishing as you watched from under the shaded awning.  It was a perfect afternoon.

Jin carried you ashore from the boat and laughing, threw you in the hammock where he quickly joined him.

He wrapped you in his arms and kissed you.  He drew you close to his chest and simply held you for a long time.

He broke the silence after a  time by saying “One day, let's own a house like this! What do you think?  Think we could hire Mr and Mrs Lee away….” He continued on, spilling out his dreams of your future together.  You were overwhelmed by all that implied. 

You were afraid to say anything, afraid to break the spell.  You simply lay your head on his chest, listening to the rumple of his voice and the beating of his heart.  Whatever he wanted, you yearned to give him.

When he was done he tipped your face up to his and asked “What do you think?”

You response was to turn and rest yourself against the length of his body.  Putting your forehead to his you whispered “Yes".

Long languid minutes of kissing while the hammock gently swayed in the breeze promised the future you were dreaming.  Finally Jin drew away with a shuddering breath. 

He raised you both to sit with the hammock cradling your backs and your legs swinging from the side.  He put his arm around your back and held you close.

“ I need to go into town with Mr. Lee for a while.  I want to cook you something special tonight, ok?” he asked.

You nodded and he kissed you, swinging you both to your feet.

“Maybe you should take a nap while I am gone.  Rest up for tonight" he suggested.  The look he gave you coupled by his scorching kiss made you think that was an excellent suggestion.

Waving, you watched Jin hop into Mr. Lee's Jeep and head off down the road. Mrs. Lee had insisted that Jin drive and he was thrilled! He was laughing and so very happy.  It made your heart sing to see him that way.  The Jeep out of sight you turned and entered to cool, quiet house. 

In the bedroom you quickly dried off and changed into comfortable clothes.  Snuggling in the bed you only planned to read a while.  However, once you got warm you felt yourself battling to stay awake.  Soon the day of sun and water caught up with you and you slipped into restful sleep.

Jin came home from the market invigorated from the ride in the open top Jeep.  Next time he wanted to take you for a ride. 

“Next time", he paused and gave thanks for you every time his thought turned in that direction.  Mr Lee had helped him gather all he needed to make to night just the way he wanted it.  He hated to leave this magical place . He wanted tonight to be special.

When he entered the house it was quiet and dark.  Entering the bedroom he smiled.  All he could see was a lump in the center of the bed.  You were wrapped head to toe in blankets. 

He gently pulled the cover off your face.  He smiled to see you even after this brief time apart.   You had not been as careful with your skin and a natural blush of sun colored your cheeks and the bridge of your nose.

You shivered as he looked down at you.  You were cold.  Without a second thought he climbed into bed and drew you to him. You felt his arms close around you and you sighed and snuggled deep into his chest.  Almost immediately he joined you in sleep.

What was meant to be a quick nap turned into hours of restorative sleep.  When you woke up only the last colors of the sunset were visible.  Jin stretched beside you as he felt you move.  He sat up with you and kissed you, asking how you felt.

“I've planned something fun for dinner" he started, hugging you “ will you join me on the beach?”

“I can’t wait to see what you have planned” you answered.

“Great" he said , kissing you as he slipped off the bed"  give me about 30 minutes to get it all set up ok?  I'll call you when I am ready.”

With that he grabbed clothes out of the closet and bounded out the door.  Jin stopped by the bathroom and quickly washed up and put on an oversized button up and a pair of shorts.

He set off for the beach, whistling as he left.