Coffee, tea? Or me?

Part II

II

James arrived at the cottage in Wales on a Friday afternoon in mid-November, Lucy opened the door with a smile and greeted him with a passionate kiss.

It was their first weekend away together and they couldn't believe how lucky they had been to find days that fit both their schedules so soon.

James walked in and looked around: low white ceiling with contrasting dark wood beams, a raw hardwood floor, expensive furniture and a big soft looking sofa. Stealing the scene was a five feet five stone fireplace with a matching mantlepiece covered in art deco ornaments.

"This place is beautiful," he said admiring the luxurious finishings.

"Thank you. That's mostly thanks to my mother's good taste," said Lucy taking his jacket and hanging it behind a wooden door at the entrance.

"Do your parents know we're here?" Asked James with a naughty smile.

"They know I'm here..." replied Lucy wrapping her arms around his neck.

He kissed her softy.

"Naughty".

Lucy took his hand and lead him to the living area.

"Have a seat, I made sure the fire is nice and running. There's handmade bread in the Aga and curry in the pot".

James was beaming

"You're amazing!"

Lucy smiled.

"I know! How was your reading?"

James nodded.

"It was great, I've got the final script and it's looking bomb".

"Can I see it?" Asked Lucy with puppy eyes.

"It's supposed to be confidential..." said James reluctantly.

Lucy looked at him with her head tilted.

"Who am I gonna tell? Plus, I just want to see what a script looks like..."

James was silent.

She flashed a perfect, targeted smile.

"Fine! Only because you prepared all this for me."

Lucy clapped her hand excited.

James rummaged into his backpack and produced a yellow paper folder, then walked back to the sofa and handed it to Lucy. She opened it and quickly scrolled through it then went back to the first page, James leaned close to her.

"So this- he pointed at an all caps text- describes the scene, for instance, this will be an interior in Ted's house, the protagonist".

"So you," said Lucy.

"Mm mm. And these- he pointed a few lines below- give directions on how to play the scene so in this case, I will have to appear agitated and restless".

"I see" replied Lucy, turning the pages and browsing the script with curiosity.

Then she stopped and started to read aloud.

"Ted pulls Julia's top off and throws her on the bed. Ted climbs on top of Julia who looks at him passionately. Sounds interesting".

James scratched his head and chuckled.

"That's one of the sex scenes".

"You don't say. I've always been curious about it. Don't you feel shy? Like, you guys really get intimate with one another, I mean the kisses and the touching is real, isn't it?".