Audrey desperately wanted to say yes to him but she had responsibilities at the riding school and she really did need the money.

Before she could answer Richard, she saw Brabinger hastily making his way over to them, "Sorry to interrupt Madam but the riding school just phoned, they are shutting down for the rest of the week, it seems one of the young ladies has chicken pox and they don't want to expose the other children,"

Audrey's lips rose in a quick smile before she managed to tame her features and frown, "Oh dear, that is a shame,"

Richard smiled, "Maybe for the riding school but not for me, it means you're free to have lunch with me in Paris tomorrow,"

"Yes, yes it does doesn't it." She grinned.

For a moment they just looked into each others eyes completely unaware of anything else. Not even Brabinger who was standing a discreet distance away and had begun to feel slightly uncomfortable at the heated looks between his mistress and Mr. DeVere.

"So…shall we meet here tomorrow at 10 o'clock?" Richard asked still gazing into Audrey's eyes.

She nodded, "That's fine and thank you for the invitation, Richard,"

'My Pleasure Audrey,"

•••••••

At 9.55 the following morning, Richard stood waiting for Audrey by his helicopter. He looked up from checking his watch to see her coming down the drive.

She was wearing a very fetching cream coloured skirt and jacket with a green blouse beneath. Richard thought she looked beautiful and couldn't stop his mind from conjuring up images of him removing that blouse to reveal what was underneath.

"I'm not late am I?" She asked worriedly seeing him waiting.

He shook his head, "No…no you're early actually. Um, are you ready to go?"

Audrey nodded and took his outstretched hand as he helped her get into the helicopter. She managed to get settled in the seat without losing too much dignity.

Richard leaned across her to pull the seatbelt over her shoulders and down to the lower part of the belt.

The belt didn't want to lock so Richard lent closer trying to click it into place. His head was just in front of her chest and Audrey couldn't help but close her eyes and breathe in the sent of him.

He smelled of sandalwood with a faint hint of cigars, a heady aroma that she could get very used to.

The click of the belt made her open her eyes just in time as Richard moved back, "There, is that comfortable?" He asked

"Yes, thank you Richard," she murmured a faint blush on her cheeks at nearly being caught sniffing him.

"Well we should get going then," He said closing the door and getting in the other side.

•••••••

As the helicopter touched the ground in a gentle landing, Audrey smiled at the look of complete concentration on Richard's face, his strong hands guiding the helicopter with ease. He really was very appealing when he looked like that and she felt herself becoming a little hot as she pictured his hands running over her body.

Shaking herself from that picture she waited until he had switched the engine off before she spoke to him, "You are a wonderful pilot Richard, that was a perfect landing,"

"Thank you Audrey and you were a perfect passenger," he grinned surprise at the feeling of pride that shot through him at her praise of him.

Richard got out and made his way around to the other side to help her out. Releasing the seatbelt from her, he held her hand as she shuffled to the edge of the seat. Feeling emboldened he then grasped her waist and lifted her out of the helicopter.

Audrey gasped and held onto his shoulders as he lifted her up like she was as light as a feather before gently placing her on the ground and was a little disappointed when his hands left her waist.

"Shall we?" he asked holding his elbow out for her to take.

Audrey slipped her arm through his and nodded.