Chapter 3

She turns, it can't be, can it? Then he gives her that oh so Robert smile that she would know anywhere. "Robert! What are you doing here?" she exclaims.

A bigger smile forms on his face, "Something just told me to come to Paris" he answers, "and you, why are you here?"

"Oh, I just finished my assignment and decided to stay for a few days."

"Can I join you for a drink?"

Anna smiles "That would be nice."

Now that she's right in front of him he doesn't know how to tell her he's finally himself again. He knows what he wants but does she still want that too? Can he risk his heart again, oh who is he kidding, she's had his heart since they meet. "Do you think this place serves Mai Tias?"

He could always make her smile. Oh, Robert, don't tease me unless you mean it, I know what I want, another chance with you, I want to be with you forever. Shaking her head at their little inside joke, "Maybe a martini would be a better idea here."

They have a few drinks and make small talk, just enjoying each others company. He finally asks her to dance. He leads her to the dance floor and takes her into his arms. It feels so right to hold her again. As they dance Robert holds her closer and closer, neither seems to notice or mind.

Anna doesn't want the dance to end if it ends he will let her go and she could stay in his arms all night. Is he ready to try again? Is he finally back to himself? Does he still want the same thing? Please Robert, just tell me what is going on in your head.

After dancing for some time they return to the bar for another drink. Robert asks "Where are you staying?"

"I'm staying here actually, are you?" Anna answers hopefully.

"No, I was just out walking and ended up here" he wanted to add it must have been fate but instead asked, "What are your plans now that your assignment is done?"

"I was thinking of spending a day or two here then heading to Port Charles for a nice visit with Robin, Patrick, and Emma."

"Really, that's what I was planning to do too" he smiles. They talk about Robin and her new little family for a while. It has been nice spending time together, but it was getting late. Not wanting to push his luck Robert asks "Can I walk you up to your room? Maybe we can meet for breakfast in the morning?"

Anna thinks I guess our evening is ending, "Yes Robert, I would like that."

They walk to the elevator in silence, as they wait for it he takes her hand in his, they both grin at this small connection. Although they don't talk in the elevator or as they walk to her door they keep holding hands. When they get to her door, Anna turns to Robert, "So what time are we meeting in the morning?" Anna asks

"I'll be here at nine," he answers. Not wanting to leave yet, he hugs her. She smells so good, it feels so right holding her in his arms. Before he realizes what he's doing he gently kisses her. Anna returns the kiss almost instantly. The kiss intensives, he parts her lips with his tongue, she greets it with hers eagerly. He moves closer and closer tell Anna is against the door to her room. Their hands roam everywhere, needing to touch, pulling at the other clothes. Finally, it's the need for air that ends the kiss. Not wanting to let her go, but knowing he should. Robert catches his breath and says "I'll see you in the morning, goodnight Luv" with a quick kiss on her nose he turns to walk away.

"Goodnight Robert" Anna manages to say as he walks down the hall. After a moment Anna has regained her composure and gets the door to her room opened. What just happened, she smiles as she touches her lips. It had been too long since they had kissed like that. Was it just the drinks? Was it the history they have here? Or is it that he does still want the same thing she does? Oh please let it be that. Anna gets ready for bed excited about seeing Robert in the morning. It takes a little while for her to fall asleep, but when she finally does she dreams of him.

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In the cab on the way back to his hotel, Robert thinks about what just happened. That kiss, oh that kiss felt so right so natural. Unless he is completely wrong she still wants to try again. He will tell her in the morning that he's ready for them to try again. Back in his hotel room, Robert realizes a cold shower is needed before he tries to sleep. Once in bed, he falls asleep hopeful of what tomorrow will bring.