My beautiful, soulful eyes conveyed a message all our own One of warmth, love and longing "Olivia, I'm so sorry, I said with a deep sigh. " I do love you. Just for yourself. For your unique unconventional, brave, resourceful, gorgeous stubborn little self. Haven't you figured that out al ready?"
"You do? she asked shyly. "But what about ev erything you said about me. Especially that firt night, when you stormed into my house, looking for Will?"
"Oh, please... " I implored her. I covered my face with my hand for a moment. Let's not talk about that. I acted like such a fool. Please, just forget what I said. Forget everything," I urged her, except that I love you. I love you so much, for the first moment you open your door to me that night. I...I.well, I'm sort of losing my mind over it, to tell the truth Why else would I have worn myself out, trying to stay away from you all these weeks? I can't tell you how many times I picked up the phone to call you...or to call some airline to book a flight out west."
" Well, you sure had me fooled," she replied. "I thought when I didn't hear from you after you left except when you sent Noah the computer-that was it. She swallowed hard. You played it rather cool on the phone, as well, as I recall,"she reminded me.
I frowned. "I know. It was killing me. But I couldn't just pour my heart out to you." It's still hit me hard to realize I am really Naoh's father I hadn't hit rock bottom yet, it still hard to diajest it......" I explained. couldn't tell you point-blank how I really felt...and there seemed no in between. I'm sorry if I hurt you, Olivia, I added . But if is any comfort to you, I 've suffered every night since I left your bed I can barely take a breath without thinkin of you." I confessed.
"That's how it s been for me, too," she replied. "Now we' re together again. Finally, I said in deep, husky tone. dont want to be separated from you like that ever again. Agreed?" I asked
"Agreed," Olivia replied with a loving smile. I pulled her closer and kised her deeply. Our arms wound around each other, andI slipped from the chair, down to the floor. Cushioned by my warm body, she was quickly lost in my steamy, soul-satisfying embrace. There was no more need for words, and our love making soon moved from the living room floor to Olivia bedroom. We closed the door and quickly fell on the bed, undressing each other with hungry hands and teasing, tasting kisses. Olivia lay back and basked in the pure bliss of my touch. I loved her so deeply, and so completely, it was indescribable. I would never understand the accident of fate that had brought us together. But now that I knew my love was returned, I would never let her go. Hours later, Olivia relaxed in my loving embrace. It was nearly daybreak, and we had agreed I would go home for a change of clothes, then meet up with her and Noah later for brunch. We planned to tell Noah together about everything, of me being his real father and our wedding plans.
"Do you think he'll be happy." I asked suddenly sounding concerned. "I know it will take time for him to understand, he would be wondering why I never came for him."
"No, he would not, once he know that you don't know about his existence, intead he would be thrilled," Olivia assured me. He talks about you nonstop, she added with a laugh. It was making me crazy alter a while. If I had any chance of forgetting you, Noah made sure that was impossible."
"I love that kid already," I said with a laugh. Oh, and I do want you to know that I've given this some thought and Id like to take Noah with us on a honeymoon trip." Olivia pulled back a bit to look up at me.
"You do? Are you sure? We really don't have to."
" No, no, I'm positive," I said. "I had already miss his good eight year. I never wish to add more to it." I smoothed her hair lovingly with my hand. "I've got the perfect trip in mind. It's tropical, romantic and...educational."
"Will you tell me, or do I have to guess ? Maybe you can give me a clue... like in Brain Quest?" she teased me. "Well, you'll see penguins, I'Il promise you that...and maybe your sister and new brother-in law. Olivia sat up, beaming at me.
"You want to go to the Galápagos Islands on our honeymoon?" She laughed out loud. You was really something, wasn't you ? I shrugged. " Doesn't it make perfect sense? Will tells me it's the perfect honeymoon spot...and he ought to know."
Smiling, Olivia settled her head back on my chest. "Yes, dear Will. Remind me to bring him a special present, will you?"
"A present? A wedding gift, you mean?"
"Oh, no. I sent that weeks ago, to his office at the university. But I owe your brother a thank-you gift, for hatching the scheme that made me meet up with you, she replied.
I kissed her deeply. "In that case, I owe him an even greater debt for bringing you into my life, and I discover I had a family that I never knew it does exist
When our lips met again, I know for the fact she wasn't a fortune hunter... for I knew that in my love and commitment, she had found the most precious treasure of all.