Hey peeps! Long time, no see, huh? Life has been hectic and I have had writer's block. There's not much else to say in this author's note, so I shall keep it sort and sweet.

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Side Note: There is no set schedule for updating. I just write when the muse strikes.

When Harry and I reached the hotel, there was this tense silence; tense silence that was a little nerve-wrecking. Added to that, there was a also a tension that was very emotional and if I'm being honest, a little sexual.

"Because Julian might still be in my room, can we please go to your room?"

Wordlessly, he led me to his room with a hand on the small of my back. Although it was small, the gesture lent me a great deal of comfort and reassurance. Something that was much needed.

Once we were in his suite, Harry led me to an armchair, where I ended up sitting sideways on his lap.

"Why Harry? Why leave the way you did?"

"For a multitude of reasons. The main reason is because I feel like I'm swimming in uncharted waters- feeling things that I have never felt before."

I raised an eyebrow at that. "Such as?"

"Well," he paused, rubbing the back of his neck, "it's just that this feels like a different kind of love. Sure, I've felt love for a woman's body but never love for her mind and her soul. I am forty-four years old and for the first time in my life, I am in love. In love with this woman who loves me for my personality and not my money, someone who takes a genuine interest in my life; both past and present, someone who makes me strive to be the best version of myself. She's also easy on the eyes."

His words brought tears to my eyes. Not that I have really had any examples to go by, but never had anyone said such things about me- things that were so nice and compliment filled. If I wasn't already in love with Harry, I would most definitely be after hearing what he just said.

"And do I know her?" I asked in a cheeky tone.

"Babe, you are her."

I melted at that. I couldn't form a verbal response. All I could do to show my appreciation and love for him, was to kiss him. After a moment of gentle kissing, I broke apart from him. "I love you, Harry."

Cupping my cheek, he softly spoke, "I love you too, honey."

I don't ever think that I have ever wanted a person more than I do right now. I wanted- no, I needed him. "Harry," I breathed.

"Yes, my love?"

"Make love with me? Please?"

"Are you sure, Erica? I don't want you doing something you might regret in the morning."

I placed a light kiss on his lips. "I could never regret you, darling."

xxx

Harry laid me down on the bed, gently. I could see it in his eyes that he wanted to love and worship me. I am nervous, however, because he is only the second guy that I've been with, the first being Marin's poor excuse for a father. I think Harry must have sensed that I was a little bit nervous because he ran his fingers through my hair and kissed my forehead.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Y-yeah. It's just that you're only the second guy I have been with. The only other person I have been with was my daughter's father."

"In that case, I am honored and will take very good care of you."

The way Harry answered my statement in a husky voice, made my toes curl and if I am being completely honest, made me a little hot and bothered too.

Slowly, he started to unbutton the blouse that I was wearing. Once undone, each button was punctuated by an open mouth kiss. When he reached the waist band of my pants, he kissed his way back up my torso, until he reached my lips. Then, he gave me a searing kiss and proceeded to quickly remove the rest of my clothes and all of his.

Grabbing the back of my thighs, Harry lifted each of my legs so I could wrap them around his waist. Once my legs were wrapped around him, he slipped into me with one swift thrust.

"I love you," he moaned, gruffly. Then, he started to thrust slowly at first.

"Lo...love you too. Faster, please?"

With that, Harry began to up the pace and brought his hand to my bundle of nerves, applying a fair amount of pressure. That set me off and I was flying high over the edge. As soon as I came down from my high, Harry came and it sent me into a second orgasm.

"God, Harry," I panted. "That was amazing, you're amazing."

After pulling the bed sheets over us both, we fell blissfully asleep.

I realise that that wasn't the best way to end a chapter, but I didn't want to keep it dragging on. With that being said, I do hope that you love this chapter! :]