Midnight

15. Distant Light

I woke up lying beneath my covers. I looked over to my neon green clock, and it read 4:13a.m. Ethan's arm rested across my side, literally spooning me. I moved a little, and he pulled me in tighter to his chest. Cuddling me into him. I felt absolute content. This was meant to be. Everything I've been fighting to deny was real. I'm not saying I'm ready for marriage and kids. But to feel this way, I am. Dear Lord; Please don't allow this to be another test. You know better than anyone else, my heart will not be able to handle it. I rubbed his toned arms until I was hummed back to sleep by the lullaby of his heartbeat and melody of his breath.

The unwelcomed sensing of him not in my bed terrified me. I sprung straight up, I could feel my chest caving.

"Morning, Flower." Ethan stood buttoning his pants. His toned bare back to me. It was still dark out. I looked over to the clock, and it read 6:15a.m.

"Where are you going?" I rasped, wiping my eyes.

He reached down grabbing his shirt then pulled it over his head. Displaying his body at a stretch.

"I have to be in Toronto for a meeting at 0900. I need to shower and be on my jet by 8." He walked over to my side of the bed. "I'm sorry, it's at my headquarters, and I'm required to be there. My assistant called at six to remind me. As soon as I finish, I'll come back." he rubbed my hand to console my panicking reaction. I don't know why my heart almost plummeted. I guess I thought he was already gone.

"Alright..... That's fine. Take your time." I said on a yawn brushing my hair down with my free hand. He took his hand under my covers and grabbed my warm center. Dipping his finger into me. Holy hell! I grabbed his arms, and screamed out. He bit his lip as he circled inside me.

"I will not take my time. I will be back as soon as I finish." He emphasized soon. Stabbing those grey blades into my eyes before pressing his pink velvet lips into mine. His tongue seeping into my mouth as he opened me up the same with his finger. He withdrew. My hand clenched tight onto his arm. "Get some sleep." he kissed my forehead causing me to lie down with a calm heart.

***

The sound of tribal men chanting on my phone beneath my pillow woke me. Blue Swede -Hooked On A Feeling. It actually caused me to dance a little in bed. Having to squint my eyes for the bright sun beaming in from my balcony window door. I sat up on my elbows, prying open my eyes to see the bright message on my phone.

10:25a.m. Ethan: I don't like being this far away from you. I'm dragging you with me from now on.

Yeah right, not at 6 a.m. on an off day.

10:26a.m. Me: How was the meeting?

He responded almost immediately. Causing me to sit right back up.

10:26a.m. Ethan: It's not over Ms-Change-the-damn-subject-all-the-damn-time.

I laughed at his remark. I did change the subject.

10:26a.m. Me: Well you can't have me in your long meetings,so I see no point in me coming.

10:26a.m. Ethan: Have you? I'm positive I can have you anywhere and anytime I like.

10:26a.m. Me: You know what I mean. I won't be allowed in your meetings.

10:26a.m. Ethan: Says who?

10:28a.m. Me: Professional people across the world association act

I made up some organization to taunt him.

10:28a.m. Ethan: Will they fine me?

10:28a.m. Me: Oh yes!

10:28a.m. Ethan: How much?