“Me either. I’m sure I mentioned that to her. I’ll discuss that with her on Monday.”
“Yes sir.”
“Ella will be spending the weekend here. She’ll be here any minute.”
Richard Drake practically beamed, “Very glad to hear it! I’ll watch for her.”
Kyle smiled; apparently no one was immune to Ella’s charm.
A few minutes later the bell chimed signaling that Ella had arrived. Kyle stuffed his files back into his briefcase and went to meet her. Richard was there exchanging words with her when Kyle approached. She had on short cut-off jeans that hugged her hips, a red tank crop top which exposed her toned arms and flat stomach, and her customary flip-flops.
Ella felt stripped bare as his eyes burned with intensity that left no question about his level of desire. Richard discreetly slipped away as Kyle pulled her into his arms kissing her hungrily. Talking against her lips he said, “What took you so long?”
Breathlessly she said, “I’m not sure.”
“Where’s Daisy?”
“My friend Deb is going to check in on her.”
“Next time bring her along. I have grown quite attached.”
“Deal.”
He grabbed her hand and tugged her along, “Come on I have something to show you.”
“What?”
“It’s a surprise.”
Beyond curious, she let him pull her along. He was in his normal stay-at-home garb, barefoot, old faded jeans and a white tee shirt. Sexy as hell. His biceps bulged, and she could see the cut in his triceps; even the injured arm was building back up. His ass filled out the jeans to perfection. She skipped a couple of steps to keep up. Kyle was as excited as a little kid.
They went outside and he made her cover her eyes. “Let me lead you from here. Can I trust you to keep your eyes shut?”
“Yes.”
She heard garage doors automatically opening. “The suspense is killing me!”
“One more second.” He pulled her a few more steps. “You can open them now.”
She did and found herself staring at a beautiful black and chrome Harley Street Sportster with a wide pink ribbon wrapped around the entire bike and a big pink bow on the handlebars. Her eyes lit up with glee and she squealed, “For me?”
“Yes, do you like it?”
“Like it? I love it! But I don’t know how to ride.”
“I’ll teach you this weekend!”
Ella had never looked more radiant. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. Kyle was mesmerized and momentarily tongue tied.
She straddled the bike and looked up at him laughing joyfully. “Motorcycle mama! Can we go now?”
“Let me show you a few things first, but yeah we can take them up and down the road a few times before dinner.”
She wiggled her index finger at him seductively, “Come over here.”
He walked over and stared down at her, utterly enchanted with her unspoiled delight. He felt sad that he had never really experienced that. He’d always had things…but it gave him great joy to see her so happy. He leaned down and kissed her passionately. He held nothing back and neither did she. The fire between them had only increased with intimacy; he would never get enough of her. It dawned on him that this must be what it felt like to be in love, which hit him like a ton of bricks.I’m in love! Well I’ll be damned.
Ella felt him freeze for a moment and wondered if his pain was back. “Are you okay?’