They drove all day to reach the city of Buffalo for the bypass and head towards the south, where Julia knew the little house lost in the forest where Darcy took her more than once. She did not remember very well the exact way, but she knew they were on the right road. There were still a few kilometers, about thirty, but the fatigue of the day accumulated and could no longer stay focused on the road.
-We will stop here, gave William when they entered a small town as the sun disappeared on the horizon, we will spend the night in a hotel or hostel.
-We are almost arrived William.
-And it will be dark in some time, I do not want to risk you were facing Leslie Garland at night, without informing the police force to come to help us. It's the police officer speaks to you Julia, William insisted, not the man who is madly in love with you, he thought, plunging his eyes into hers.
He saw her again in a heartbeat and the next moment, she simply nodded.
They thus began a few short minutes to find a hotel, the only of the city, which unfortunately had only one room available on the first floor.
-Are you certain that we can not have an other one? William insisted when they were both at the counter.
-I'm sorry, sir, replied once again the young woman on the other side, it is the harvest festival this evening, the city is full of people, it is still a miracle that I can offer you this room.
-Yes, but you know we ...
-This room will be fine, Julia cut a sigh, placing her hand on the young man, we take it.
The young woman nodded and handed her the key she took immediately.
-It's the last the hall.
-Thank you, Julia replied politely smiled before walking away.
-Julia we, we can not, retorted William arriving next to her.
-I'm tired William , she sighed, I need to rest tonight. And I know that you will be a perfect gentleman, we will only sleep after all, she ends up giving him a smile.
He looked up the stairs and closed his eyes for a moment he was going to take him a lot of self-Control to share a room, a bed, with the woman who haunted him for weeks and he dreamed every night. Lord what have I done to deserve this, he thought before taking the stairs turn to join her.
They went around the bedroom and the small adjacent bathroom in a few minutes. As they had expected, it was furnished with the bare minimum. Chest of drawers, wardrobe, table and chair, a window overlooking the street, a mirror beneath a small fireplace and a double bed. No more no less. Having laid their business, canvas bag and some clothes that William had bought in Buffalo, they decided to go to the nearest restaurant to eat. But music was heard a few meters away, in the park in the center of the city. Tables and chairs were arranged around a wooden dance floor. Dozens of fairy lights illuminated the area and couples waltzing already. Julia watched the scene with big wondering eyes, while William, meanwhile, gave her a tender look, smiling shyly.
-Do you think we dined here? He proposed crossing her eyes. They must have hot dogs and beer.
-Hot dogs and beer, Julia repeated enthusiastically, this menu suits me quite Detective.
They smiled and made their one position even seated. William let Julia sit before letting only a few moments to get their menu and drink. They spoke little, sat across from one another, savoring the only meal they had that day. Once completed, their eyes rested on the dance floor. Now it was frequented by many couples waltzing or dancing to more sustained rhythms as the young man playing the trumpet led the orchestra on the small stage that was a bit further. They threw themselves to regular looks. But they were not talking. Julia began to stamp her feet impatiently and William continued his monologue in his head. He imagined make her dancing on the track a little further, hold her in his arms to make her rise in the air above him, hearing her laughter. But instead, he was there, sitting on his chair to think.
-Oh, Glenn Miller, Julia shot by a jump in her chair, I love this song.
-I ... I can not dance Julia.
William stared into hers, he realized how much she was dying to dance, he knew that this innocuous sentence was a hidden invitation, but he could not. Quite simply. He smiled at her and a second later, he saw the disappointment in her eyes. But Julia did not flinch and she just looked at the floor.
-I understand that you love this song, made a stylish man approaching her, can I ask you to accompany me on the dance floor? Would too bad that you would stay sitting there.
Julia looked up at the man and a huge smile lit her face. He took her hand tenderly to deposit a kiss, which caused a rolling of eyes from William. She did not notice it and she got up without even send him a look. She went to the track, holding the hand of the stranger before she sways to the rhythm of music. William watched her turn on the track, falling into the arms of this man, laughing. He followed the movement of her slender legs, her dress flying above her knees, her golden hair flying behind her. He was mesmerized by the sight throughout the song, and when she finished, his heart sank in his chest. He saw the young man draw against him for a much quieter waltz, he locked eyes of Julia, he saw the hand of the stranger down along her spine to stop in the small of her back and he rose in a jump. He walked hurriedly toward the dance floor and unceremoniously, he separated the couple. One look was enough for the young man in front of him shall not depart immediately.
-I think my invitation stops there, good evening ma'am, he said, smiling at Julia before walking away quickly.
The young woman did not have time to respond, William pulled her against him, placing his hand on her back and seizing his fingers on the other.
-I thought you did not know dancing, Julia whispered.
-I do not... bear to see him with you, I ... maybe I should ...
-Shhhttt William, Julia whispered on his lips, made me dance.
They exchanged a last look and the next moment they began their movements. Julia took the opportunity to squeeze a little more against him, so close he felt her breasts pressed against his chest and her breath on his neck. He closed his eyes and breathed in the scent emanating from her hair when he stuffed his face, sliding his hand down to placed it in the small of her back. He felt her tense in his embrace during moment before she gently takes the floor, closing her eyes.
-I waited all evening you invite me to dance Detective, I'm glad you've finally done.
He did not answer and just smiled. He never had felt at that moment as well, this time he was holding the woman he loved. She closed her eyes and savored the least of his smallest movements. She liked to feel his fingers gently caress the small of her back, losing his breath in her hair, his hips touching hers. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, and she was at peace, simply. The music ended too soon for their liking and they separated in against heart. Yet when their eyes met, they still feel this bubble, their bubble. They exchanged a smile, Julia's fingers tenderly caressed William dark hair that were in his neck. He dropped her hand to bring it to her face and stroking her cheek without stopping to stroke her back with his thumb. And slowly, without them realizing it, they leaned toward each other. Their lips touched, their breath caught. They closed their eyes at the same moment, mingling their breath, brushing their noses before their lips come into contact. It lasted only a few seconds for their tongues to ask permission, for they touch so slow and sensual dance begins. Their tongues wrapped around each other, giving them a delicious shiver in their entire body. Without her noticing, Julia uttered a groan of pleasure when she felt something against her thigh. William had not tried to hide this time, he didn't care to know that she could feel his member swelling in his pants. He denied any importance to the fact that she knows well what she gave him, he would not be a gentleman, he wanted her.
They separated again against heart, breathless, always keeping their eyes closed and trying to come to their senses.
-William, Julia whispered, what if we were in a more private place?
He looked into hers. He knew once again what it meant. He wanted to fight, tell her he was a practicing Catholic and refused to make love to a woman before the marriage is blessed. He would not commit carnal act outside of marriage. But he remembered that Julia, the woman for whom he was sometimes reduced to his simple man of impulses, does not want to marry. And he remembered that it was another man in her life.
-Julia I ... Darcy, you ...
-I am leaving Darcy, immediately replied the young woman, I have reflected since leaving Toronto, I can not live with ...
-Are you leaving Darcy?
-Yes, Julia sighed, yes William.
Once again, he sealed his lips to hers to kiss her passionately.
-So nothing prevents me to tell you how I find you beautiful, he grumbled.
She smiled and she slipped her hand in his to make them leave the dance floor almost running, hand in hand, eager yet terrified of what might happen once the door of their hotel room would be crossed.
to be continued... ;)