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I drop my head to nuzzle his neck. “Ezra, you have become my real-life hero. I would hate to think where I would be if I didn’t meet you. I appreciate everything you have done for me. I don’t know how I can ever repay you.”
Without him, I would be homeless, have no job, no money, and probably be in a different state by now, alone with no hope of a bright future.
“I am no one’s hero, but thank you. The only things I want in return are you in my life and for you to promise not to break my heart.” His body tenses, his voice sounds strained. He is showing me his vulnerable side, which he still struggles with.
I know it isn’t easy for him to open up, because, like me, he not only had his heart broken but also his body and soul. Opening up isn’t easy when you have had your trust betrayed.
I roll on top of him and sit on his tummy. “You are my hero, baby boy. I promise not to break your heart, but you need to promise me the same thing.” I dip down and capture his lips with mine in a loving and gentle kiss.
Ezra moves his hands down my back, then flips me over so I am under him. The movement takes me off guard, and I let out a squeak. He parts from my lips, takes my hands with his and puts them above my head, linking our fingers.
“I promise not to break your heart, beautiful. I would never forgive myself if I did.” He confidently says every word, looking me straight in the eye. I become breathless when I see the depth of his emotions.
“Good, because I-I need you, and I think you need me too,” I stammer out because I have never admitted I need someone.
“I need you too, Alana, more than you will ever know.” He takes my lips with his.
I moan. This kiss feels different, more intimate, more connected than our usual kisses. Maybe those words aren’t the right ones to describe it. Perhaps there isn’t a word to describe it, but it is different.
“I need you right now, Ezra. Take me right here,” I plead, rolling my hips up against him.
Ezra nods, and we start to remove each other’s clothes. I can’t think of a more perfect way to end our night making love under the stars and next to a waterfall. It is the type of setting you only read about in books.
I feellike crap when I arrive home alone after dropping Alana off at the hotel. I was hoping she could have stayed longer, but Bella insisted she was coming over in the early afternoon rather than closer to dinner. Bella will be here in an hour, which gives me time to do a sweep of the house and make sure there is no trace of Alana having been here. I hate how I need to act as if she doesn’t exist.
The only thing keeping me going at the moment is the hope of seeing Alana tonight. I plan on telling Bella I have an early start tomorrow and trying to convince her there is no point in spending the night with me. I’ll pretend I’m going to get up at five in the morning so I will be going to bed early. Those words should be enough to make her want to go home because she hates getting up early.
I make my way through the entire house, and nothing is lying around which belongs to Alana. Maybe one day she will be staying here with me permanently, but I am getting way ahead of myself. Nevertheless, it is a nice thought.
I head to the kitchen and brew a fresh pot of coffee. Pouring myself a cup, I go sit in the living room to wait for Bella’s arrival. She will probably be late, she usually is. I take my cell from my pocket and open a text to Alana.
Hey, angel, have you settled in yet? Remember to order anything you want from room service, or call me if you need me. I put an envelope with some money in it in your bag, so please, use it if you need to xx
I snuck it into her bag this morning when she was taking a shower. There is a thousand dollars in it. I would rather have put it in her bank, but I know she wouldn’t have let me. Sneaking it into her bag was my best option.
I set my cell aside, taking a sip of my coffee, she replies only moments later.
Hello, babe. No, not settled yet, but I guess I will in time. What? You shouldn’t have done that! I have everything I need and then some. I won’t use it, but thank you. It is very sweet of you, xxx
I go to reply but before I can I hear my front door open. “Ezra, it’s me, babe.”
Bella is early, there is a first time for everything. I quickly lock my cell and slip it back into my pocket where it will stay while Bella’s here.
“Hello. I am in the living room,” I call back.
I put my coffee down and stand to greet her when she comes in because it is the polite thing to do. Bella strolls in, wearing a green summer dress, her hair and makeup looks perfect. I don’t understand why she needs to wear so much; it isn’t like she needs it.
She grins when she sees me and rushes over. Before I can stop her, she flings her arms around my neck, crashing her lips to mine. I don’t want to kiss her back, but I have to or she will become suspicious.
I feel terrible for kissing her. It is like I am cheating on Alana. I stop the kiss, pulling back, and put distance between us.
Bella pouts at me. “I missed you.”
“Yeah, me too,” I reply through gritted teeth. I didn’t miss her, not even for a second. If that makes me an asshole, then so be it.
“Is there any coffee left?” she asks.
I nod, and she disappears to the kitchen to grab one so I take the opportunity to text Alana.
