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She laughs softly. “Oh, really? You don’t look bad yourself. Nice to see you in something other than a designer suit.”
I laugh. “But I don’t wear my suits at your place.”
A blush creeps up her face. “That’s because you’re always in your underwear or birthday suit.”
I laugh again as I put on my aviator glasses. I feel like all my dreams have come true as I walk hand in hand with her out of the airport to the waiting plane.
“Wow! I haven’t been on a private jet before,” Hailey says with excitement in her brown eyes as we step into the plane.
Taking in the interior of the deluxe cabin encased in rich cream leather, creative stonework, and custom wood, I smile at her enthusiasm.
“Welcome aboard, Miss Graham. Welcome aboard, Mr. Payne,” a beaming flight attendant utters gaily, offering us two glasses of champagne.
“Thank you,” Hailey replies as she takes one of the flutes.
My shoes press silently on the posh cream carpet. I sit on one of the coffee-brown leather chairs beside Hailey.
“Here’s to an amazing weekend ahead.” I clink my glass with hers.
A few minutes later, the plane takes off, and the flight attendant serves us breakfast.
“Want to see a movie?” I ask when we’re done with our meal.
She nods enthusiastically, and we settle in for a comfortable flight.
As we land at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, it’s snowing lightly. My SUV is waiting to take us to the cabin.
“The view is breathtaking,” Hailey comments as my SUV winds its way to the cabin. We both take in the snow-covered mountains towering to the sky along with enormous trees lining the path.
I turn to look at her animated face. “It sure is.”
“Wow!” she exclaims when I pull to a stop in front of the house. I enjoy her reaction. I’ve only been here once, to take a look at it before flying out to a business meeting in Denver. Behind the cabin is the skiing trail we’ll explore as soon as we’re settled in.
I help Hailey out of the vehicle and tug her hand as she stands, staring at the picturesque view the cabin makes against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains.
We climb up the steps of the wooden porch. She touches the floor-to-ceiling window while I open the door. I sent word to the caretaker earlier, and he had the place cleaned and stocked for the weekend. The welcoming warmth encases me as we stroll down the hallway.
Hailey oohs and ahhs as she takes in the cozy living room with its huge red brick fireplace, leather chairs, paintings on the walls, and ornaments. I follow behind with a bright smile as she tours the house with its four bedrooms, large kitchen, gym, laundry room, hot tub, and storeroom.
“This place is amazing,” she remarks as we reenter the kitchen for some coffee, and I laugh. I wonder what she’ll say when she sees my chalet in Montana.
Her enthusiasm is infectious. I draw her into my arms and give her the kiss I’ve been itching to share since I saw her in the VIP lounge at the airport. Her eyes darken with desire when I pull away. I ache to take her right here in the kitchen, but I have something else planned. There’ll be more than enough time later.
“You boasted you’ll beat me in a ski race. I’d like to see you try.”
Her eyes sparkle with mischief. “You are on, mister!”
Thirty minutes later, Hailey and I are on the trail garbed in ski gear. Thankfully, the place isn’t crowded, and so we race uninterrupted along the snow-shielded mountain. As expected, I win, and Hailey claims I cheated. After a second race where I win again, she says she’s starving. We have an early lunch in town before returning to the cabin.
“You must be freezing,” I tell Hailey as I lead her to the room with the hot tub.
Laughter bursts from her throat. “What do you have in mind?”
“I’ll show you,” I answer with a twinkle in my eye.
After I get the tub going, I slowly strip Hailey of her clothes. She reciprocates with a sassy smile on her beautiful face. When we’re both naked, we climb into the bubbling tub. I sit with my back against the side and spread my legs for her to sit between them. We are silent for a while, sipping the champagne and eating strawberries that I ordered to be placed there earlier.
Hailey sighs with obvious contentment. “This is wonderful. I wish we could stay like this forever.”
