Hi all, I'm delighted to be back in the world of FF, I know it's been a long time. I had to take a step back due to work and real life, but I knew I'd come back at some point. Thank you so much to all those who have left comments and sent messages asking about this story. It brightens my day to know that people enjoy my writing. Rest assured I have the story mapped out so even if I disappear for months at a time, at some point I fully intend to finish it. This is just a teeny chapter to ease myself back in, I'm feeling nervous about resuming, but hoping it will be ok. Love to all, MrsC

Chapter 17

Molly stared at the text, conflicted. Her stomach clenched with excitement while her head went to war with her heart.

Stunning...that's what he'd said right before he kissed her at the bottom of her stairs. Bikini...he'd never seen her wear so little clothing and it seemed he liked what he saw.

He was flirting. Even from such a short text it was obvious. How should she reply? They were supposed to be in the friends zone for now. Ignoring the growing attraction between them. Sensibly waiting until he returned from Kenya...if he returned. And there it was, the boulder in her stomach...if.

She looked up to see Lily perched at one end of the pool, lazily kicking her legs while she watched the ripples she created. Molly knew Lily would want to talk about this situation more, but what was left to say?

She threw herself back on the lounger causing it to shift and scrape slightly on the ground. Her sudden outburst of frustration drew a couple of enquiring glances from fellow guests. Embarrassed, she shifted further down and reread the text for the umpteenth time.

She couldn't ignore the clench in her lower body when she studied his words, imagining where he was when he sent it. Was he lying on the sofa? Sitting on the beach? Thinking of him looking at her in that way led to several flashing images in her mind, none of which leant themselves to waiting out.

Maybe it was the sun, maybe it was the holiday vibe, maybe she was just sick of playing it safe, but she took a deep breath and replied.

Thank you, glad you like it winky face I was worried it was a bit revealing...maybe that's a good thing though? It's really hot here, I'm just lying by the pool. It's good to have time to chat to you more. What are you up to? M xx