The first thing Isabella felt was his intoxicating smell which made her snuggle more into him. Strangely she didn't feel anything brother-like in him just like she felt with Hudson. The feel of his rough, tanned fingers on her hair felt so magical that she immediately calmed down, acutely aware of his muscular arms wrapped around her. She could stay like this forever!
"I'm okay," she said softly into his chest when he kept holding her close.
Weston was so lost in the young girl that he had lost his senses for a few minutes. Her soft body melted in his arms and he felt so good that he wanted to protect her and keep her in his arms forever. Her voice suddenly brought him to his senses and he quickly released her as if scalded. What the heck was that? He had never hugged girls before then why the f*ck did he hug this girl who was his enemy? 'To save my a*s from getting punished, why else?' reasoned Weston in his hea
Weston felt a strange sense of satisfaction seeing the tears in her eyes hearing his announcement. "Why do you need to leave home now when you're just months away from your graduation?" Asked his dad sternly."I'll study with Cody, dad. I can't concentrate here," he shrugged."Fine but if I hear one complaint against you or if you land up in any trouble, I won't save you. You'll be responsible for your own actions. Am I clear?" Said his dad in a very solemn tone. Weston nodded."Yes, dad. Don't worry. I'm just going to study with Cody, " he told them."You're letting him go, David? Won't you stop him?" Said his mom with disbelief and a feeling of helplessness. His dad shrugged."He's made up his mind, honey. Let him go," said his dad."I'll keep coming and going. Why are you guys behaving like I'm leaving forever?" He asked, looking disappointed."Okay, go
It was Monday and Isabella was ready to go to school with Hudson. He drove her to his school, discussing the rules and regulations on the way. From what he told her, she could understand that Hudson was the star quarterback of his school's soccer team and as such he was very popular.He parked his car and led her towards the huge school building. Isabella was acutely aware of all the strange looks that she'd been getting from everyone. Each and every student stopped short in their tracks and stared at them."Why are they all staring at us, bro?" She whispered to Hudson. He just waved her question off."Let them," he told her. He led her towards the administrative office to collect her stuff and then took her towards the lockers. "Here, this one's yours, " he said. Again Isabella was acutely aware of everyone stopping to gape at them. She found it very weird. It seemed as if no one had any other work to do than gape at her.After she was
"Hop on. I'll drop you home, " he ordered gruffly, giving her a displeased look. The girl standing next to her looked up from her mobile with frightened eyes. She fled from the scene after seeing Weston."No, thanks. I'll wait for Hudson, " Isabella said stubbornly, making no move to climb onto his motorcycle. Weston gave her a more pissed-off look."Hudson has extended practice for his upcoming match. He wouldn't be available before six in the evening," informed Weston with a sneer."I'll wait till six for him," she told him, bravely. What was wrong with him? He asked her to not acknowledge him at school and when she was doing exactly that, why was he forcing himself upon her? Weston gave her a disgusted look as if he was done being nice to her."Fine then. Stand here for five hours. I didn't want dad after my a*s so I was just doing my duty," he shrugged, riding away without giving her a second glance. I
The next morning an apologetic Hudson drove Isabella to school. "I'll have practice today too. So I'll arrange for someone to drop you home. Okay?" He told her. Isabella nodded, praying in her mind that whoever it was, it shouldn't be Weston. Images of him kissing that girl was still fresh in her mind and it didn't cause her any happiness. It made her jealous and restless as she declined Hudson's offer to walk her to her class."I'm not a baby, bro. I can go to my class on my own," she told him with a grumpy face."I know you're all grown up but please let me walk you to your class today. From tomorrow onwards you're on your own," he said, walking alongside with her.They found Weston sitting at the same spot with the same friends. He watched her with interest while ignoring Hudson completely. Hudson rolled his eyes at him. Weston stared at her for her reaction. Last evening he had seen her sitting at her window watching h
Isabella was embarrassed beyond words. She was just twelve and he was six years older and saw through her so easily. She walked slowly back to where Anna Sophia was waiting for her."What happened? Why do you look like a tomato?" Asked Anna Sophia curiously. Isabella just kept pouring a bottle of water down her throat instead of answering. Anna Sophia noticed that Weston was sitting with his friends but his eyes were upon them. "Never mind. You don't need to tell me. I don't want Weston to catch us discussing him again. I wonder how you're still alive, how he didn't throttle you?" She asked, deep in thought."I think I know why. He likes you," said Anna Sophia after much thought. The water sputtered out of Isabella's mouth at her friend's controversial statement. She coughed and coughed trying to calm herself."Shut up, Anna. Don't say such things, please. He hates me and so do I, " she pointed out, quickly finishing her f
"It's a friend's birthday party and she has invited me. C'mon, you can relax," he said impatiently. Isabella's eyes immediately widened with shock. She? Was it his girlfriend? Or maybe one of those bit*hy girls who would cling to him all the time? She didn't have any wish to go in and witness it. She would rather go home instead."Aunt Henrietta would be angry with me, Weston, " she reminded him. She couldn't say no to him but since she wasn't invited, she didn't want to impose."No, she isn't at home, " said Weston, parking his motorcycle and grabbing her hand. "Stay close," he told her. Isabella noticed that he had a habit of grabbing her hand all the time. She saw that there was a mini-golf gaming zone inside the venue where a birthday party was being hosted. Delicious appetizers were being served and young girls and boys were laughing and enjoying themselves. Thankfully, they were of all age groups.Isabella tugged at
The next day Isabella didn't see Weston at school. It was lunchtime and she looked for him everywhere. When she didn't find him at the cafeteria, she was worried. What was up with him? Was he unwell? A thousand questions crept into her mind and she was very worried and restless all day."Somebody's missing someone," sang Anna Sophia in a sing-song voice."I'm not," said Isabella, glaring at her. Anna Sophia laughed."Caught you. I didn't mention your name even once. See?" Said Anna Sophia with a chuckle. Isabella's face flushed with color and she looked away. She noticed that Cody and Dave were also missing. Something was up and she was curious to know what. But who could she ask? She was sure Hudson knew everything but he would be suspicious if she asked him."C'mon spill, girl. Are you missing Weston?" Whisper asked Anna Sophia."Not at all. I'm just concerned since he has a habit of get
The next whole week there was an enmity between Weston and Isabella as she came up with unthinkable places to hide her diary every day knowing that Weston was hellbent upon finding and reading it. Weston's eyes twinkled with excitement as he now was determined to find out what precious secret it contained. So with Isabella's exams going on nearly every day, it was only Hudson who came to her rescue. She wouldn't allow Weston into her room, far from teaching her.After her exams were over, she was over the moon seeing her GPA scores. "Thanks, bro. You're the best," she said hugging Hudson. Anna Sophia had left for New York after appearing for her last examination and Isabella had cried a lot that night but she knew that she had no phone number to contact Anna Sophia again. She had lost her only friend forever. She had to move on and make new friends but it seemed like an impossible task to Isabella. So she spent her breaks at the school library.
Five Years Later"Aunt Isa, when will Wesley and Isaac be able to play with us?" Asked a six-year-old, excited Carson. Easton sat watching the ten-month-old twin boys, making a mess of their breakfast.Isabella looked at all the four children with love. "In a few months they'll be able to walk and could play with you two," she told them."But I could walk the moment I was born. I was born an adult," said Easton, his tone, his attitude resembled Weston so much that they always rolled their eyes when he spoke."What rubbish! I had to carry you on my shoulders even when you were two years old. You simply refused to walk!" Said Hudson with an eye roll.Anna Sophia came rushing downstairs. "Are we all ready? I'll go and check up
After that magical experience, both Weston and Isabella felt more relaxed, more complete in each other's company. A sense of satisfaction and belonging developed between them. It led to an amazing, out-of-the-world love-making, finding different ways to please one another.The next morning, Weston took her to The Pacific Marine Mammal Center to see marine life up close. It was a rehabilitation center for seals and sea lions that covered all 42 miles of the Orange County coastline. Isabella could touch the animals recuperating there. Afterwards, they took a self-guided Laguna Beach Walking Tour. It was their last day at Laguna and they wanted to make the best out of it. After lunch, they went to Laguna Canyon Winery for a wine tour, something they had never done before. The evening they spent cozily cuddling on the patio of their cottage watching the ocean, the stars above, and wishing that they could
As he carried her to the bed, Isabella realized that this was the life she had always craved. She was now his, completely his. The love-making this time was more of an exploration, gentler than before. This was what they had been looking forward to since last night. As they lay side by side, gasping for breath, calming their rapidly beating hearts, Isabella couldn't help but feel a tug at her heartstrings when she turned and saw him staring at her.His electric blue eyes looked incredible in the afternoon light filtering through the curtains, his lips pinker from their kisses. They were the most precious treasures to her now just like he was, completely. A surge of love filled her heart and when he rolled to his side to face her, his gaze hooked to her mouth, his fingers tracing their outline, she was lost again."I'm not getting enough of you, Isab
Before she could protest, he backed her up against the door of the en-suite and cupped her face to press his lips to hers in a hungry kiss. His body was pinned hard against hers and Isabella could feel his muscles rippling with every movement. He ran his tongue along her bottom lip and parted them expertly, gliding his tongue inside over hers. Isabella's brain was turned into mush in anticipation as she clung to him, kissing him back with equal hunger. Would he make love to her here in the shower cubicle?His mouth left hers for a brief second as he pulled the top over her head, discarding it altogether. His smoldering gaze stared hungrily at her breasts covered only in a black bikini top. Bending her neck back, he sunk his teeth into her creamy neck, leaving his mark over her. His fingers unclasped her bikini top and let it fall to the floor. He raised his hooded, hungry eyes to look at the treasure
After that overwhelming first date, Weston and Isabella kissed and cuddled in each other's arms at night."What did you do the whole day?" He asked her with curiosity.Isabella smiled, her eyes lost in the thoughts of her second story. "I started writing a sequel to Faded Dreams. It would be the story of our dreams coming true, of finding one another again," she whispered. Weston looked at her with disbelief."Really? That's wonderful," he appreciated."And what did you do?" Asked Isabella. Weston smiled at her."Missed you, worked, and then missed you more. I'm bored with this job, I want to do something more challenging, " he confessed."Then go ahe
Weston smiled at her answer, it was what he had always wanted to do. Take baby steps forward in their relationship. He quickly tied his tie around his neck while Isabella watched him do it to perfection."I'll teach you soon and then you'll be the one to do it for me, " he told her, planting a small kiss on her nose. Isabella nodded."Bye, my little girlfriend," he whispered, planting another peck on her mouth."Bye, Weston, " she said with a sigh."I'll be back in the blink of an eye," he promised, giving her a quick hug. Isabella followed him down the stairs at the same time that Hudson was emerging from his room, all ready for work."Took you long enough to tie a tie?" He teased her.
The next morning for the first time Isabella woke up to see Weston's face inches away from hers, watching her intently."Good morning, Isabella, " he whispered in a husky morning voice, dipping his head to kiss her neck. Isabella blushed to see him the first thing in the morning. She had wanted this ever since she had returned home."Good morning, Weston, " she answered, closing her eyes as a tremor ran down her body when his stubble grazed her neck. "Do you have to go to work?" She asked eagerly, not wanting to let him go. Weston chuckled."Yes, baby but I'll return early. Will you go out with me?" He asked her tenderly. The soft endearment blew her mind and she smiled happily."Yes, of course, I will. I thought you'd never ask me out!" She said
Isabella pulled his face closer and latched her lips onto his. Unable to contain himself, Weston immediately took over, his whole body tingling with a flood of heat pooling around his core. Isabella felt burnt by the touch of his heated lips on hers as his arm coiled around her waist while the other tangled into her hair, clasping her tightly to his body.The kiss turned intense, making Isabella throw her arms around his neck, clinging to him, surrendering herself completely. She was his even after all these years and this was exactly what she had always wanted, to belong to him completely. Weston's whole body was overcome with raw sentiments that had suddenly come alive and he slowly backed her against the nearest wall. His mouth was fused with hers all the while as he kissed her with an intense need that took Isabella's breath away in no time. He pressed her body up against the wall and fisti
Weston's sleepy body climbed onto her bed like every night and soon dozed off to a deep, uninterrupted slumber. Isabella knew that he had come into her room at night but she didn't disturb him knowing that he was still in his sleepy state. However, in the wee hours of the morning, she felt his arms scoop her up and place her close to himself."I love you, Isabella, " he mumbled in his sleep, his fingers touching her neck, stroking it as if searching for something. Isabella knew exactly what he was looking for. The pendant. She never took it off so when his fingers found it, he snuggled more into her and slept peacefully with a small smile on his lips. Isabella sighed when he didn't wake up. She wanted him to wake up and face her, she wanted him to kiss her, she wanted to know what was troubling him, she wanted to know why he was avoiding her. She had waited impatiently for him the whole day and whole