Chapter Twenty Five.

"Stolen Glances and Stolen Kisses."

I wiped my sweat off as I took a deep breath. Looking up, I saw Paul pulling his sweaty hair in a bun and then looked at me.

"You killed it," He said smiling.

"I also kicked your ass," I said as he started walking toward me.

"Not denying it," He said as he knelt before me. "So are you free today?"

"Probably. Why?" I leaned forward and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Was thinking maybe we can go to the beach," He planted a small kiss on my lips. "I want to ride some waves today."

"Surfing?" He smirked. "Guess I will kick your ass once again today," I poked my tongue out at him.

"You wish," He jumped to his feet. "But we shall see?"

I put my hand out and smiled when he shook it. "Yes. We shall see."

"I thought you just got too scared and decided not to come,"

I rolled my eyes as I walked to my boyfriend. "Shut your face,"

He gasped and put his hand over his heart. "I am hurt,"

I shook my head chuckling. He is just a dork sometimes. "Whatever." I laid beside him on the sunbed after putting my surfboard down.

"Nice surfboard by the way,"

"Thank you. I love yours," I looked at the surfboard with the South African flag on it. "Looks great."

"Thank you," He leaned closer to me and started kissing my now bare shoulder. I smiled when he wrapped his arms around me and dragged me to him. I tilted my head to the side as he started kissing my neck.

"Shouldn't we go surfing?"

"I don't know, should we?" He said against my skin.

"See now who is scared?" He pulled away and narrowed his eyes at me.

"Let's do it," He jumped on his feet. "Now," He grinned devilishly at me. He took his surfboard as I got up with the surfboard in my arm. We started walking toward the sea side by side. Each one of us laid on the surfboard as we swam deeper on the ocean.

"Let's ride some waves,"

I looked at Paul stood on his surfboard and caught a wave and start riding it perfectly. Holy shit, he is good.

I caught wave and tried to keep my balance as I ride it.

"You're good," He shouted.

"Told you so," I looked up. He is doing some tricks and he is making them look very easy. I am not letting him win this.

I straight up as I tried to change my position but before I know it, I was under water. I felt myself going drowning deeply before I started swimming to the top again. But before I could even make to the top, I felt a strong pair of arms around me, pulling me up.

"Jesus Ana, are you fine?" He said anxiously as he pushed my wet hair backward to look at my eyes.

"I am fine. Some salty water won't kill me, baby. I am tougher than that," I coughed and smiled when he hugged me while rubbing my back. Why does he seem so anxious about this happening? He has been surfing since he was a teenager.

He pulled away from me and kissed my lips softly. "Enough for today,"

"What? Never!" I shook my head. "I have to win this."

He smiled softly. "You did,"

"No, I didn't. I really want to win this,"

"Anastasia," He hissed.

"Oh please, don't get your knickers in a twist," I groaned at him before swimming to my surfboard. He swam after me to his surfboard and we both started swimming back to the shore.

I took a sip from my cocktail and looked around me. Paul has gone to the bathroom and hadn't returned yet. I sighed softly before taking my phone out and start going through it to kill time until Paul returns.

"Ana hey,"

I looked up and smiled. It's Paul's friend with the ginger hear. Heath, I think.

"Heath?" He smiled. "Hey, how are you?" I got up and gave him a hug.

"I'm great. You're alone?" He said as he pulled away.

"Not quite,"

I smiled as I heard the accent laced voice of my boyfriend. He gave Heath a smack on the back and smirked. "Hey ginger-head,"

"Hey asshole,"

"Are Stephie and Rozalyn with you?" Paul said as he wrapped his arm me.

"Yes, they are." He looked at me. "Would you like to meet them?"

I looked at him. I don't even know who are those girls.

"Don't look at me like that. They are my wife and daughter," He chuckled.

"I'd love to!" I said then looked at Paul. He was already looking at me smiling.

"She is so adorable," I said as I kissed Rozalyn's hand. She is so cute.

"Thank you. It looks like she liked you," Stephie said smiling. "She is never really that quiet when she meets someone for the first time,"

I smiled at her then looked at Rozalyn again. "I really love babies," I chuckled. "How old is she?"

"Almost two years," She looked at me. "How long have you and PJ been dating? If you don't mind me asking,"

"Of course I don't," I looked up at her as I rocked Rozalyn softly. "Like," I paused. "Two days."

She raised her eyebrow at me before she started laughing. "But seeing the way he is looking at you while he is standing there with Heath says a lot about how much he likes you,"

I turned my head to the bar and saw what she was talking about. Paul was looking at me, and when our eyes met, he smiled and winked. I looked back at her with a smile on my face.

"PJ is a great guy," She said with a sad smile. "But he is not so lucky when it comes to love. You know, nice guys are always the ones to get hurt the most,"

I nodded my head as I listened to what she is saying. Hearing that has made some things make some sense. But there is still more, I know.

"I think I'm falling for him," I admitted. She gave me a warm smile and I returned it.

"By the look on his face, I could tell he is falling for you too,"

I locked my car and turned around to Paul who was getting out of his car. "Today was fun. Heath and Stephie are really nice. And their daughter, she is-"

My breath was caught in my throat as Paul attacked my lips, passionately. He tilted his head as his tongue fought with mine for dominance. I moaned out loudly as he sucked on my bottom lip and let him win. He let out a low, sexy groan as he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer to him.

I rose up and wrapped my arms around his neck. God, this man is irresistible. How could I not fall for him?

He slowly started to pull away. He breathed heavily against my skin as he placed a small kiss on my bottom lip.

"I'll miss you," He said as he fully pull away from me. One second he was standing right before me and the next he was in his car driving away.

I'll miss you too, Paul. I already want to see you again.

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