When it Happened *(Completed) EDITING

CHAPTER 54

Hearing the Co-Pilot's voice on the intercom, letting us know when we will be landing and how it's 95' degrees in Belize, I braced myself and became a total mess, panic-stricken. So basically, the secret of my fear of flying has shown it's true colors. GREAT!

Joe sat there, as you can imagine the concerned look he had on. He watched as my hands tightened on to the armrest, closing my eyes, embracing myself, literally feeling my heartbeat beating a thousand beats per second, waiting for the wheels of the plane to touch the ground. Yup, made a total fool of myself, Again, when in fact, It was smooth landing, couldn't even feel it. When it was all said and done, I looked over to Joe, "It's ok, your still alive baby," he threw in a wisecrack, so I can forget all about being nervous. Such a comedian. "Jeez, thanks" was the kind of look I gave to him.

As the plane came to a complete stop. Joe unbuckled himself and walked toward the captains' lodge.  I gazed out my window seat and admired how the palm trees slightly swayed back and forth. What an amazing view. I'm in Belize, wow, I can't believe I'm here. I screamed for joy in my head when I realized at this moment that I'm here with Joe, and we're going to spending time alone on a luxurious island. Why do I feel like I'm a teenager all over again? 

I wonder though about how it would be if Lyla were here enjoying this happiness with me. I miss her so much. But, I'm relieved she's also enjoying the pleasure of traveling the world. I have to break it to her eventually, that Joe and I are, in fact, together. Maybe I can ask Krista since now; I'm aware she knows, she can at least try to give some hints or give me advice on how to. Jeez, I can't do that, I have to face it full force. Shit and Michael. UGH.

Joe came in from speaking to the pilots and walks up to me, places his finger under my chin and raises it as I met his piercing blue eyes  "You feeling better now...you could've told me, Alix,,?" he softly said and knew precisely what he meant by I could've told him about my fear of flying. I felt embarrassed. I sighed. "I know," Is all that came out, I didn't know what to say or tell him another one of my falters. 

He kissed my forehead. "Well, as you said, I'm alive, so can we get off the plane now, Sir?" I gave him a playful look and giggled. "As you wish, Alix, remember the last time you called me Sir?" his eyes bored into me, his voice was low and held something savage within it. We must get out of here. I pull away from his embrace.

"I think we better go," I told him before things got any more intense between us. I can't even look his way; my face is flushed to no end.

"Oh, I'm going to enjoy this trip," is all I heard him say. Shit, the way he said that he didn't make matters any better, I now can't think straight. He has me here, walking around amusedly, trying to find my purse and my carry-on. Um, I don't have my carry-on, he took care of our bags before we left. You see how he's got my mind out of wack. Unbelievable!

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Joe and I take a private boat to the island. It's just breathtaking as I gaze all around the deep blue sea. Captivating moment watching Joe driving a boat. So sexy. Please pinch me. I would have never pictured him for someone who can drive a boat. And yet here he is, driving one as if he's been doing so all his life.

"It's beautiful, Joe," I said as I felt the cool breeze hit standing next to him, holding on the side of the railing, taking in the view. There's no haze, just fine air all around.

"Yes, it is," he replies in a low tone admiring the view. We turn and stare at each other. Joe, beaming blue eyes, gives me chills up and down my spine. Will he ever stop looking at me this way. I truly hope not. I still can't get passed his age. He's 25, mature, ambitious, driven, and fucking amazing in bed. The age gap and his future is a constant reminder. I know deep down inside, he can make someone very happy, someone his age.