Chapter 6

Gentle fingers tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Slowly, softly they trailed down her neck. Though barely touching her, they cooled her damp, heated skin. Her breath hitched as they glided like silk past her throat, over her pounding heart, toward her breas- "We are beginning our final descent. Please turn off any electronic devices and return your seatbacks and tray tables to their upright positions. Flight attendants will be around to collect any cups or other unwanted items. Enjoy your stay on our beautiful island." She grinned and closed her eyes in happy relief. It wouldn't be long now.

Eduardo waited outside the main building for the two o'clock resort bus to arrive from the airport. He had spoken to her on the phone almost daily during the nine weeks she had been gone, sometimes for hours. He had received the boxes of belongings she had shipped. He had loved the little notes to him, gifts and photos she had included in them. Still, he was nervous. Their three days together often seemed like a dream. Sometimes he found it hard to believe that anyone would change their entire life for him after such a short time. So he waited, trying to stay calm by remembering her excitement on the phone last night. He knew he was being a little ridiculous, but he would not rest easy until he saw her.

The bus pulled in and guests started to unload. Finally, he saw her step off the bus onto the pavement. His stomach flipped. She was breathtaking. Her face lit up when she saw him. His hands were in his pockets, and he was nibbling his lower lip. She walked over and stopped in front of him, tilting her head. "You cut your hair."

"Oh. Uh..." He ran his hand through it self-consciously. "I did. Do you like it?"

"Well," she hedged. "you're entirely too handsome now. I'll have to keep watch and beat women off you with a stick." She demonstrated the motion, swinging her arm back and forth.

He threw his head back in laughter and then reached down and grabbed her around the waist, pulling her to him, lifting her, and swinging her around. "Isabella, you have no worries. Believe me." He kissed her forehead softly.

He set her down. They found her suitcases, and he carried them to a golf cart he had parked beside the building. When they arrived at their apartment, he held the door open for her, excited for her to see their new home. "Bienvenida, Cariño."

She had asked him to teach her Spanish, so he named the rooms for her as he showed her around. It was small and fairly empty, but they would work on furnishing it together. "Nuestro cuarto," he said, as they entered the final room. She walked to the bed and turned to face him. "Nuestro, I like the sound of that." She raised her eyebrows and crooked her finger signaling for him to come closer. He did. She slid her hands up his shirt and under the shoulders of his jacket until it fell off onto the floor. She kissed his neck and nuzzled his chest, "Mmm, I've missed how you feel, how you smell."

His head hung limply. His eyes were closed. He nearly groaned, "You have no idea."

"I think I do," she replied, and slowly kissed him, carefully tracing his features with her fingertips. He finally touched her, cupping her face, then moving his hands down her neck to her shoulders and sliding the straps of her sundress down before pushing it all the way off. He fell to his knees and kissed her stomach. She sat on the bed and scooted back, pulling him with her until they were lying together, limbs entwined. She beamed at him, "I'm so much better now, Eduardo." She whispered. "I was so sad when I came here before, and I didn't even realize it. You've brought me back to life. I hope I can make you just as happy."

He could find no words, so he decided to show her how he felt. Keeping his eyes on hers, he backed slowly off the bed sliding her panties down her legs as he went. He removed his own clothing and stood at the foot of the bed in awe of the sight of her laid naked before him. He lifted her feet and kissed each of her toes, then his hands slowly caressed up her legs, his lips following close behind. He turned her and began squeezing and kneading her behind. His lips again followed his hands, kissing, nipping, licking. Turning her back, he gave her breasts the same treatment until she was nearly quivering. Her legs wrapped around his thighs and pulled him to where she needed him most. He sank his cock into her and stopped. He supported his weight on his forearms. His face hovered above hers. "You are truly here." He marveled.

Her fingers smoothed the hair off his damp forehead, "Yes, I am, my Eduardo."

"You are staying."

"Yes, I'm staying... here... with you." She assured him. "There's nowhere I'd rather be."

"Isabella..." He swallowed thickly, overcome.

She placed her hands gently on his cheeks and used her thumbs to sweep away the tears threatening to overflow his eyes. "Yes, my love?" She encouraged.

He calmed himself and placed the softest, gentlest kiss on her lips before whispering, "You are my life now."

Bienvenida, Cariño = Welcome, Sweetheart
Nuestro cuarto = Our room

A/N: There is a link to a picture of "Eduardo" waiting for Isabella on my profile.