Hi everyone, thank you so much for your support so far with this story.
So here is chapter 3 - 'surprises and appreciation,' I hope you all enjoy it :) x
Rachel woke to the joyful sound of birds singing and the gentle crash of the nearby waves. Removed from her subconscious, she reminisced over the past 12 hours; remembering the beautiful location she was currently engulfed in, and of course everything that came with her and Eddie's first night here in Cala Galdana. It was truly phenomenal, the pair hadn't moved from their spot outside under the stairs until the early hours, simply sharing conversation and discovering the most obscure things about one another. The start to their holiday was what dreams are made of, and Rachel intended for that to continue.
Rolling over in the double bed, Rachel came face to face with a scrap of paper, rather than the man she was looking for. Frowning, but succumbing to the slight smile tugging at her lips, Rachel picked up the white material, which was home to Eddie's scrawl. Upon feeling the paper slip between her fingertips, she once more recollected a note he had left just under 24 hours ago. A message which had sent shivers flying up her spine, electrifying her thoughts with the promise of seven substantially special days together.
Daring to drink in the letters she found her eyes resting on, Rachel let out a small gasp in sheer content.
Let's start this first day off right… I'll be outside downstairs when you wake up x
A swell of emotions were evoked inside of her as she read the message one final time. Swinging her legs around from under the thin bed sheet, Rachel familiarised herself with the cool feel of the marble floor beneath her feet, before making a move to Eddie's location.
The sight that met Rachel's eyes as she eased open the patio door almost sent her stumbling sideways. The woman felt as if she had been bombarded with a wave of love and affection, stronger than she had ever felt before. Paired with the view which was even more breathtaking in daylight, it was enough to send Rachel's mind into a never ending spiral of bliss. Perched on a chair nearby to a square shaped table, Eddie was sprawled out; legs extended, with one crossed over the other. Taking into account his whole demeanour, Rachel's gaze landed on the fairly small glass of orange juice held by his left hand. Considering the man in question hadn't noted her presence yet, Rachel allowed her orbs to wander over the array of fruits strewn across the glass surface. Strawberries, raspberries, kiwi - the options seemed never ending, Eddie really had gone the extra mile. Realistically though, Rachel did consider that nothing had differed there, he was one in a million.
Taking advantage of the fact that Eddie was currently in a world of his own, Rachel maintained her quiet actions, strolling around so that she was stood directly behind him. Ready to draw attention to herself, Rachel placed a hand on each of his shoulders - her marginally cool hands a stark contrast from his skin, which had warmed under the morning sun. To her surprise, but equally delight, her gesture wasn't something that alarmed or shocked Eddie. He simply jarred completely still for a moment, prior to tilting his head backwards and relaxing it into Rachel's torso. Despite being clothed in a thin cotton nightdress, the prickle of Eddie's somewhat wild hair could be felt across the skin of her stomach, and the heat evident from his head seemed to be radiating towards Rachel's whole figure.
The couple simply shared eye contact for a moment or two, memorising each others features as if they hadn't already done so a thousand times. Relishing the moment, Rachel removed her hands from their position on Eddie's shoulders, and repositioned them on either side of his face. The man shut his lids, relaxing completely into Rachel's touch. As she moved her face closer to his, Eddie felt Rachel's gentle breath caress his features: even after several months together, having Rachel this close to him sent Eddie into the ultimate dreamland. Before long, Rachel's lips were locked with his own, a tender kiss sending Eddie's heart rocketing sky high. He responded briefly, cherishing the taste of her skin, prior to her pulling away and reinstating earlier eye contact.
"Well, that was my first upside down kiss, but I'm certainly not complaining," Eddie commented first, breaking the comfortable silence that had elapsed in recent minutes.
Rachel broke out into a meaningful grin, and let out the most fantastic bout of laughter that Eddie had ever heard. The sound emanating from her sent shivers running through his body; he worshipped everything about Rachel, but her giggles and smiles were something on Eddie's mind almost constantly. Rachel alone was a bundle of joy, she certainly brightened every single day that Eddie had spent in her company.
"Looks like you've been busy," she responded to his jibe, gesturing towards the vast amount of breakfast items, "where did you manage to get all of this from?"
"There's a shop, just down the road… you were out like a light still when I woke up, thought I'd leave you in peace for a bit," he paused for a split second, before shrugging slightly, "and well, I wanted to treat you."
"Thank you Eddie," she spoke sincerely, gratitude and affection more than evident in her tone. Eddie watched her move from her prior position, to take a seat next to him, and not for the first time that day; he pondered on just how lucky he was to have this phenomenal woman in his life.
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After sharing breakfast together, Eddie let Rachel go off and get ready, whilst he packed a little rucksack containing all the essentials for their day ahead. Last but not least, he placed a camera in the bag, Eddie wanted to capture at least a handful of special moments. No doubt in the future, any pictures taken would be shared in abundance; and for him and Rachel in particular, they would be something to cherish for a lifetime.
Upon hearing the creak of the staircase, Eddie zipped up his rucksack, and made his way across towards the bottom of the steps, as a way of greeting Rachel. As the woman herself came into view, Eddie gulped slightly, it sounded clichéd, but her beauty well and truly snatched his breath away. Tan coloured sandals complimented her feet, and perfectly manicured toenails perfectly, whilst her slender legs were something to die for. She was dressed in a cotton white wrap dress, not too tight yet not too baggy either; it accentuated her exceptional curves in every way possible. With the material being thin, Eddie noticed the bikini Rachel had changed into, the strap of the top wrapping around the back of her neck to secure its place. As she reached the bottom of the staircase, their eyes became level and Eddie eventually succumbed to a grin, upon recognising her astounding features, and the sparkle which settled righteously in her hazel brown orbs.
"You look lovely," he voiced his opinion, wanting to share his appreciation for her.
"Thank you darling," she gratified, bringing a hand up to smooth across his jawline, "shall we get going?"
"Sounds good to me," he grinned back in awe, offering his hand and in turn she took it willingly.
As the pair furthered away from their villa, hand in hand, both parties envisaged a flawless day exploring the town of Cala Galdana. They would make it a first day to remember.