Pov Sookie
Damn! The Newlin ! Why should it fall now? Jason was lucky to escape that ! Forgetting my different with Eric I took her hand and pulled him to the floor. He was surprised but had the intelligence to let it go. I rummaged in the closet of my father and came out a shirt he wore that to go to church. He did it for my mother, very religious, but did not approve of the way of life so the Reverend and his wife.
'' Push it ! I ordered him throwing her.
From my side I looked in the closet of my mother to find a more appropriate place. I found what I sought : a white shirt that was buttoned to the top of the throat and a skirt reaching below the knees. Unperturbed by Eric quickly took off my clothes to put on this outfit. My father came to this time, too distraught knowing that we would be entitled to an interminable sermon if we were presenting as we were dressed. Once ready I lifted my hair in a bun, leaving it slip that my two little curls, checked my lipstick and inspected Eric. As usual his shirt was not fully buttoned and sleeves were reported.
'' The people who visit us are very religious, not a single word out of place, I warned him, closing his neck to the top. If you cannot find a topic talking about sports, it should pass, "I continued, closing his cufflinks.
'' You're afraid of these people ? surprised he saw my father prepare in haste.
'' My mother is very religious and for Newlin we stay closer to the Puritan ideals in order to ask heaven. Every little detail away from this way of life we are entitled to a sermon several hours. Ideal for treating insomnia !
'' Sookie, Eric, Thomas, come down, we have the visit! we called my mother.
'' Is it good? my father enlisted in submitting to my review.
I straightened his collar and we were ready. My father led the way, are already resigned to the inevitable. Eric began to follow me, curious to know our pastor. Steve and Sarah was a complementary pair : he cheated on her with impunity while she picked up new believers to the church because of its ability to bed. I had already received advances but Steve had played extreme believer who reserved for marriage. With the coming of Eric in the equation was going to have trouble keeping my blanket. Steve looked at me with interest but when swallowed insight Eric.
'' Who 's your friend ? he asked feigned enthusiasm.
'' Eric, her fiancé, he lied. We met at a charity run by our church in Miami and it was love at first sight immediately, "he continued, putting his arm around my waist. I look forward to unite with her before our lord.
Wow ! I did not know that Eric was such a good liar! Sarah seemed interested in my '' boyfriend ''.
'' But you reserve for the wedding? enlisted Steve.
'' Of course ! Eric testified. My Sookie deserves the best and I do not want to sully its purity by living in sin.
'' Let us sit on the terrace ! suggested my mother in perfect hostess. I can give you something to drink ?
'' From iced tea, thank you, "said Sarah with her irritating smile.
Our guests followed my mother outside while I stayed with my father and Eric in the hall, sighing heavily.
'' You think your mother will let us go to the bar while they are there ?
'' I doubt it.
We followed our guests, death in the soul. Eric pulled me and pushed my head under me politely before taking the chair at the side, leaving his arms on the back of my chair.
'' So Eric, what do you do in life "asked Steve.
It was already less intimate than asking if he was a virgin. The afternoon would be long. Provided that Eric is a match ! My mother wants me if she had any problems with the leaders of his church.
'' I am a sports journalist.
'' You like sports ? But it is an expression of Satan! It distracts us from God! Pascal has taught us : the only path to paradise is prayer, any other activity is futile and leads to unhappiness we have to accept our condition of weak mortal instead of trying to forget !
'' The sport has allowed young people to become parties to the dealers out of their misery and become respectable, argued Eric calmly.
'' They should have entered a career in the church ! God's way is the only path to redemption!
'' I think we disagree on this point, ended Eric for not losing his cool.
'' And you Sookie, how you occupied your time? deviated Steve.
'' I work in a center for disadvantaged youth, I invented it. That's how I met Eric, we address both a part of basketball among young rivals for the restoration of calm in an area contaminated by drugs. It was a request from our church to manage its young. Eric helped me to organize and arbitration of the game, it was he who succeeded in reconciling all these young people.
Eric smiled and patted her shoulder tenderly over the fabric of my shirt. I do not know what took him but suddenly he got up the chin towards him with his left hand and kissed me tenderly. At first I said but I stepped back quickly knowing the beliefs of our guests.
'' Eric ! the yell I falsely exaggerated. You should be ashamed of yourself !
'' Sorry, "he smiled, not repenting for a sub. I could not resist.
'' Remember when you had taken his hand before Reverend Hugo ! giggled Sarah. I thought he was going to attack that day !
Steve went out of his stupor, still shocked at the lack of decency '' my fiance.'' My mother came back which enabled us to create a diversion and make us forget for a moment.
'' You have a wonderful family Nathalie, complimented Sarah eyeing Eric insisted.
'' It is enough that I mark my territory? Eric whispered in my ear. He needs to understand what more I am caught ? That thou swings wildly above and you ravages my body without any shame on the lawn? Whatever I have absolutely nothing against...
And the more he found a way to get warm! It does not really wanting to air this one! No luck Steve noticed our exchange.
'' You were saying? " he asked.
'' It reminded me that we were expected to Miami in the late evening and we had planned to go there is already a half hour, I lied before Eric sends the roses.
'' You 're leaving already ? Sarah squeaked in a voice painfully acute.
'' I 'm really sorry, Eric lied. Unfortunately, we have commitments that prevent us from spending more time in your delightful company.
My father would hate us right now. We abandon to his fate when he suffered the brunt of the adverse effects of a drunken night out. Eric got up and offered me his hand to help me stand up. Steve we imitated and embraced me with insistence to say goodbye. I caught the deadly look that gave him Eric, died of jealousy. For his part he was right to Sarah leech n'eu but not the joy of enjoying my jealousy nonexistent. We took our bags and quickly loaded it my 4x4 before hitting the road. I left the wheel to Eric, taking the opportunity to remove my shirt under his eyes appraisers, a white tank top and slipped it in place. As he was driving he climbed steadily up his sleeves and unbuttoned his shirt.
'' We go to Miami ? he asked, his eyes riveted on the road.
'' I think it is more reasonable, I approve of. Now that leeches are there they have no chance to avoid the holiday period.
'' I know you think I stay with you for pity Sookie, "he began hesitantly after a few minutes of silence. But you let me a chance to prove otherwise? To show you that I do not behave like I did with you and that we could easily hear us ?
If I was expecting that! Eric seemed genuinely eager to catch up and I felt really do not want to hurt him by refusing. But from where I came this ridiculous emotion ? Whatever, anyway it did not affect our business.
'' I want to leave you a good luck Eric, I accepted it.
I saw the beaming smile of Eric. It warmed my heart so much that I almost forgot my requirements.
'' But I want to know why you got involved with me and in return, I fill it.
'' I'll tell you everything as soon as we arrived, he promised me.
'' Arrived where? You led us where ?
'' Home. You let me get to know your family so I'd like to introduce you to mine.
I was touched by this attention that led me to reconsider my decision to Eric. Maybe he had a heart in this remote iceberg... There was still found to this level... The question still tugged at me and I promised to be more open to him to give him the opportunity to show me the person he really was. Eric turned his attention a few moments of the road and I smiled before taking my hand in hers.
'' We have quite a way to go to get to Las Vegas, he warned me. You can take the opportunity to rest a little.
'' Las Vegas?
'' It is inhabited by my parents, nothing too extravagant, I reassure you, he laughs at my skepticism.
I smiled back, slightly concerned about the impression I give to parents of Eric, then closed my eyes and leaning my head against the glass door. I appreciated the advantages of having someone to drive while I was absolutely did not fit. I could sleep for a week until I was tired. By Eric automation turned on the radio - not surprising you say to someone who wrote among other articles on music, and fell directly on a song from my mp3. The first was Shark in the Water VV Brown followed by the entire repertoire of the musical The Lion King. What could I say? already adored cartoon so when they left the musical it was a thunderbolt to me.
Eric laughed and sang songs recognized the same time as the radio. I was surprised that he is also a fan of the Lion King. Soon we drove both singing the tunes of the lion king over the radio in a good mood child. I fell asleep with the rocking music from my mp3 complemented by the harmonious voice of my driver. The next thing I knew was that Eric took me in his arms and carried me out of the car.
'' I we have found a hotel for overnight stay before heading back tomorrow morning. If you want I'll sleep on the floor, I experienced much worse.
I guess he wanted the legacy of my collision with Barthley. I was much stronger than that! I all I wanted was to sleep in his strong arms and reassuring, not sleeping in a cold and empty bed, knowing that his back would suffer if he slept on the floor tomorrow.
'' No, sleep with me, I groaned sleepily in clinging to his shirt.
Eric stroked my cheek with affection and entered the elevator that would take us to the floor.
'' We've already done half the road, he told me. We can sleep as much as you want tomorrow, whatever happens we 'll be there before nightfall.
I recorded the information just as I was asleep. Eric carried me to our room, the door was open. He had to take the key and climb our suitcases before I move. I appreciated the gesture but did not think too much because my eyelids were closing already themselves. The last thing I knew was that Eric put me down on a comfortable bed.