Chapter 20
Chrys reached across the table and placed her hand over AJ's just as he had done to her moments before, and said, "I think I have."
He smiled in response, thinking, 'Things are going very well and with taking things so slowly I'm really getting a chance to know the real Chrys.'
After dinner they went back to the hotel and when they arrived Chrys handed him her key as she always did, and AJ unlocked the door. Moving back to allow Chrys to go ahead he stepped inside and put the key on the table, looking around at the cramped space. "How are you and Mallory going to survive in this room for a week?"
"Oh, she's little and doesn't take up much room."
"I don't want to presume too much here, but wouldn't it be more comfortable if for the week she is here, if you and she came and stay with me? I have a guest room, that is bigger than this room, plus you would have the rest of the house to run free in."
"That is a very generous of you, but we couldn't impose."
"It wouldn't be an imposition, or I wouldn't have offered. You know I love to spend time with you and this would give me a chance to get to know Mallory too."
"Are you sure you're up to a bright and active thirteen year old?"
"I was a SEAL, I can handle anything."
"Then I will gratefully accept your offer. It'll be good to get away from this tiny room for awhile."
"Good, then I can expect you and Mallory tomorrow night?"
"No, mom will be staying over night and taking off for New York in the morning. If you don't mind I think Mallory and I would enjoy the weekend for just the two of us. What about if I bring our stuff and we can stay Monday after the picnic?"
"That would be perfect. I'll be looking forward to my new houseguests."
"AJ, we'll only come if you don't treat us as company."
"Alright then, you can wash the dishes while I watch TV."
"How about if Mallory washes dishes while we watch TV?"
"Sounds like a plan, maybe while she's in the kitchen, I could even steal a kiss or two."
"Now, that sounds like a plan!" she said, stepping into his arms and pulling him over to the end of the bed so they could sit down, she kissed him.
He returned her kiss as the passion slowly built. One kiss led to another, until he caressed her hair away from her face uncovering one ear. Nuzzling just below the earlobe because he knew that that drove her wild, AJ was not disappointed at the response that he got.
She moaned out his name, and allowed herself to fall back on the bed. Holding out her arms to him she invited him to join her.
AJ was surprised at her action. He stared at her with a question in his eyes, wondering if this were her indication to move the relationship to the next level. "Chrys, are you telling me that you're ready for more than just kisses?"
"Yes, AJ, that is what I'm telling you. I am ready to move on and I want it to be you that I take that chance with."
Allowing himself to lie next to her, AJ went into her arms and held her close. "You're the one I want to take a chance with too, Chrys. But we've waited this long and I'd rather not start something with your niece staying for the next week. If you still feel this way when she goes home with your mother, I'll make sure that I have protection the night she leaves."
"AJ, that is so thoughtful of you. You're such a kind and caring man." Staring into his eyes she said, "You're right I don't think I could make love with you tonight and then wait a whole week before doing it again."
"I'm so glad you feel that way, darling, but it will make the week last so much longer waiting to take you into my arms."
"Don't you mean into your bed?" she gave him a seductive grin.
To be continued…..