Chapter 4

They continued their drive to Strathyre and on their way James stopped off at a small grocery store to pick up a few bottles and some food, guessing there wouldn't be any alcohol there when they arrived. He got back into the car and smiled at the sight of M sleeping like a baby. It was the first time he'd seen her looking so peaceful in quite some time. A few hours later she opened her eyes when she felt the car coming to an abrupt stop.

"James."

"It's alright, pot hole. We're here."

M sat up and looked around and smiled as she got out of the car. James got out the drivers side and walked around behind M and brought his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him. She let out a small gasp at the sudden display of affection from him but found herself covering his hands with hers. He leaned down and kissed the side of her neck as she leaned in closer.

"Well, what do you think." He asked.

"I think….it's beautiful. It's just what I had in mind."

"So, my idea paid off."

She turned around in his arms and kissed him on the lips before pulling back and smiling at him.

"Your idea was perfect, thank you."

"Shall we go inside."

"Why not." She smiled.

James got the bags from the boot of the car and they went inside the cabin. It was hard wood flooring all the way through, with a small functional kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and sitting-room. It was decorated with red furnising's making the rooms look very romantic, with oak wood furniture. M went to check out the main bedroom, which looked as much the same as the rest of the interiors. James came up beside her and put her bags to the side.

"Do you like it." He asked.

"It's lovely…James."

"Mmmm."

"There's 2 bedrooms."

"That's right."

"Will we be using them both."

"Well that's entirely up to you. You know how I feel but having said that, I did only tell you I was in love with you a few hours ago. I don't by any means expect to just jump into bed with you right away."

"This is a side to you I never imagined I'd ever see."

"What…"

"You normally jump into bed with a woman the first chance you get." She smirked.

"Those women weren't you."

She looked up at him when his tone of voice became very sincere.

"You're not like the others M, you're special and I intend to treat you as such. I'm more than happy to sleep in the other room."

He kissed her cheek and was just about to take his bag to the other bedroom when she grabbed his wrist to stop him.

"Don't do that, I want you here with me." She smiled.

"Are you sure?"

"What do you think, we're both adults James and after what you said to me in the café, I'm more than aware that I'm not like your other women."

"I meant the things I said."

"I know you did, it was the sweetest thing I've ever heard you say. You really know how to make someone feel worth something, thank you."

"Come on, you hungry."

"I am actually but we haven't any food."

"As a matter of fact, we do. I stopped off at a grocery store when you were sleeping."

"I must have been very tired then, I never even heard you."

"You go and take a seat and I'll get started."

M did as she was told and went to sit down on the sofa. She looked to the side and saw a cd player and a few cd's by the side. She got up and had a look through the pile and came across some Andrew Lloyd Webber and put the cd in. She sat back down and closed her eyes as she listened to the music playing. James was busy in the kitchen making some lemon chicken and rice when he heard the music. He left the pan to simmer nicely and poured M a glass of red wine and grabbed a beer for himself before he headed through to see her eyes closed. He put the drinks on the table when she opened her eyes, aware of a presence.

"I'm sorry was I sleeping again."

"Yes but don't be sorry, you clearly need the rest. Wine." He smiled, handing her the glass.

She sat up and smiled at him as she accepted the glass from him and took a few sips before placing the glass back down and leaning into James. He brought his arm up over her shoulder, allowing her access as he placed a gentle kiss on top of her head.

"What are you making in there?"

"Lemon chicken, that okay."

"Sounds lovely, I didn't know you could cook."

"You'd be amazed at what I can do."

"James…"

"Yes."

"If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't be here now." She said, quietly.

"Hey, come on. Where's this coming from."

She moved from his arms a little to look up at him and saw the concerned look on his face.

"Oh dear boy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for that to worry you." She said, grazing his cheek.

"Then why say it."

"I just don't think I ever thanked you properly for saving my life."

"You're here M, that's thanks enough."

He pulled her back into him and kissed her like it was their last.

To Be Continued…