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Chapter 3: Knowing You

Emily rolled her eyes as her mother went on and on about all her postings around the world to the others in their tour group. The ambassador couldn't go anywhere without letting people know who she was and what she did. Over the years Emily became accustom to it. Turning away from the group Emily looked down at one of the fountains in the Versailles gardens. A smile graced her lips as she took in the people around the fountain. Most tourists like her with cameras attached to their hands.

As much as she loved seeing all the history of Versailles watching the wonder and awe in the eyes of the others touched her heart more. Joy wasn't an emotion she saw often in her work and if she did it was short lived. That was some of her reasoning in coming to Paris with her Mother. She was feeling drained and emotionally numb the past few months. Her friends were great and they helped bring the fun in life but she wanted and needed more.

The week before she left for Paris she talking in length with her supervisor about leaving her unit within the CIA. It wasn't that she hated her work because she didn't. Emily loved her work and couldn't imagine doing anything else but at the same time she was tired of always being on the move. Her assignments were all over the world though that was familiar to her moving around as a child but now it was getting old. Emily wanted to put down roots, she wanted a family.

Years ago when she first started at Interpol she would have laughed at the idea of a family. She never thought herself a family person but now it was one thing she couldn't have doing what she did.

As her gazing eyes locked with familiar brown ones she lost all thoughts. A few yards away from where she stood was the man who haunted her dreams the past two nights. She could still feel the way he hold her close as they danced, the way is breath ghost across her cheek and the taste of the scotch on his tongue as he kissed her so deeply. Her stomach tightened just thinking about it.

A smile spread across Aaron's face as his eyes met his mystery woman. Sweetheart, he remembered. He took in her appearance first. Dark jeans that made her legs look longer than he knew they were and a purple camisole that set her skin aglow. Her dark curls were flowing around her as the wind blew softly. Beautiful.

In a moment of hesitation he leaned his head sideways biting his lip. What if the other night was supposed to be the end? As much as he hated to admit it he wanted more from her whether it be friendly talk and banter or something else. But he also knew he couldn't get into something when he had his own issues going on. Shaking his head and rolling his eyes at himself he took off from his spot and walked straight to her.

"I thought you said you didn't progress to stalking?" Emily teased as he came to stand next to her.

"And I believe I told you I could make an exception just for you." He laughed quietly. He noticed her shifting nervously from foot to foot. "Are you okay?" he asked knowing full well what she was feeling because he was in the same boat.

"I'm fine." She nodded turning her attention to the glorious gardens in front of them. Her nerves were so tightly wound that she might have a heart attack but she sure as hell wouldn't admit that to him. Walking towards the fountain she smiled as he followed.

"I'm sure you are Sweetheart." he whispered in her ear as he caught up to her.

Emily rolled her eyes at the nickname. Just to get him to stop calling her that she thought about divulging her name. But then again she liked the mystery. She couldn't get into anything sticky before she went home and getting personal with the man would do just that. "What are you doing here?" she asked instead.

"I think the answer would be obvious but I guess not. I'm exploring the city and this" he paused waving his hands at the sights before them "is part of that."

Emily laughed softly. "I guess." She smiled.

"Emily dear are you ready to go?" the Ambassador asked coming up to the two of them. She looked over the man quickly then raised an eyebrow at her daughter.

Emily looked between the man and her mother biting her lip. "Yeah"

Aaron smiled, Emily. Just knowing her name sent his heart racing. "Actually Emily, I was wondering if you would like to have lunch with me?" he made an effective pause at her name before continuing.

Elizabeth turned to the man "And who are you?" she asked noticing her daughter's silence.

"I'm Aaron." He said simply watching Emily smile at his response. "Emily and I met a few days ago."

"Well Emily if you would like to take this man up on his offer I will just head back to do some work." Elizabeth offered. She read her daughter well as Emily nodded.

"If you're sure." Emily told her.

"Have fun" the ambassador told the two walking off to join a group waiting on her.

Aaron's eyes locked to Emily's as a dimpled smile grew on his face. "Emily" he teased as they walked.

"Aaron" Emily retorted "I guess the mystery is over."

"No quite but I would like to know more about you." He said guiding her through the crowd with his hand on her back.

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Finding a small café they took a table in the corner and ordered their lunch. Emily's mind had been reeling since he told her he wanted to know more. The part of her that was telling her to stop before it became more was quickly over ruled but the side that wanted the same from him. It was confusing that after only knowing him for a few days and not really knowing him that he brought out feelings from her no other man had. He made her smile just from looking at her. He made her heart flutter and her senses reel just from a slight touch.

"Why are you so quiet?" Aaron asked having to keep up most of the conversation.

"I don't know what to say. I like you and all but…"

"But we are on two different paths and this is just one of those flings people have and never think about again?" he finished for her. He was on the same page as her.

She slowly nodded. "Yeah. I have a very different life and I can't start something right now."

"I understand and agree, starting something would be a bad idea but that doesn't mean we can't get to know each other. So tell me something about this life you have. What do you do?"

Emily frowned. "My job is kind of complicated. Let's just say I work for a government agency."

Aaron sat back slightly intrigued with her. He worked for the FBI so he knew when people asked him that question he prepared to say the same thing she just said.

"What?" she asked as he stared.

"You probably won't believe me but I'm FBI." He told her with all seriousness. As her eyebrows arched he continued. "Behavioral Analysis Unit"

Emily shot up in her chair. Confusion swirled in her eyes but looking into his she found truth. "Oh" she laughed slightly.

"What are you?" Aaron asked.

"CIA" she told him without explaining any further. Emily couldn't tell him exactly what she did but for an odd reason she trusted him with some.

He nodded as the waitress brought their food over. "Thank you" he told the woman as she left. "Kind of weird huh?" he questioned.

"Yeah, but funny too. So what are you doing in Paris?" she figured he might have lied about why he was really here.

"I really am on vacation. I had some thinking to do and a friend offered to show me around but at last minute had to cancel so I just came anyways. What about you?"

Emily bit her lip. "My mother is the US Ambassador here. She invited me to come while I had some time."

They eat their lunch in mostly silence after that but neither needed to talk to converse. The subtle glances and accidental touches told everything. By the time they were leaving Emily was slightly bummed their time was over. "When do you go home?" she asked as they walked close together.

"In three days. I have some things to get done before I return to work. What about you?" he asked knowing he now he needed to decide what he wanted. Could he walk her back to her hotel and be fine walking away or was he putting all his common sense away and doing what he really wanted.

"I'm here for two more weeks." She turned to him as they neared her hotel. "I- I um…" she started but stopped as his eyes locked with hers. They melted her insides every time but this time her breath caught in the back of her throat from the intensity. The desire and unashamed lust pierced her heart.

Aaron lean forward slowly as to give her time to back away if she wanted but as their faces and bodies grew closer he swallowed his nerves and kissed her. It was different from the kiss at the bar. That was a spur of the moment kiss that he wanted but this kiss was slow and soft just what he needed.

Emily's hands ran over his chest to his neck pulling him in closer as their tongues met and fought for dominance. She moaned into him as his hands sent sparks down her spine gripping her hips and slipping one hand just under her top to feel the heated skin of her back.

Pulling back with dazed eyes she smiled smugly. "Would you like to come up?" she pointed to the hotel.

Licking his lips to taste what was left of her on him he nodded with a dimpled smile.

A/N: I hope everyone is enjoying this story. Please leave me a review letting me know! Next chapter will be rated M!