Flora's POV
"I love you, Flora." The words seemed forced, but I ignored it, too happy to hear him finally say it back.
"I love you, Kai." I grinned happily, my eyes welling up.
He pulled me close until our bodies were pressed up against each other. One hand slipped around my waist while the other cupped my cheek.
Our eyes met, I watched nervously as his face slowly inched closer to mine. I started panicking, but before I could do anything warm lips pressed against my own.
The kiss was slow at first as though he was savoring the moment. Our lips moved in sync as my hand moved from my side to wrap around his neck, pulling him closer to me if that was even possible.
He moaned in my mouth as my hands ran through his hair. His hand moved from my cheek to my waist and squeezed.
I felt his hands slip under my shirt, leaving a hot trail in its wake as they slowly inched just beneath my bra where he fiddled with the clasp on the back. After what felt like forever we finally pulled apart, his fingers drawing lazy circles on my skin. I was gasping for air, my breathing ragged and uneven. If it weren’t for his hands wrapped around me, I would have collapsed on the ground.
His eyes were hooded, lips swollen and hair a complete mess. "I think we should stop." His voice was hoarse and laced with something I couldn't quite put my finger on.
Was it need?
Was he holding himself back?
"I don't want to stop. I want you." With that I pressed my lip to his again, trying to let him know just how much I wanted this.
He pulled away after some time, his eyes searching mine. "Are you sure?"
I could tell that he was holding back. "I'm sure. I want you to fuck me." My words surprised him, hell even I was surprised.
His eyes darkened at my words. The rest of the night was filled with pleasure and a lot of 'I love yous'.
The following morning, I woke up to an empty bed. I quickly scanned my room, but there wasn't any sign of him or that he had even been here save for my naked body under the covers.
He was leaving today. I wanted to say goodbye before he left or even go to the airport with him.
I quickly scrambled out of bed, but there was a throbbing pain down there reminding me of what happened last night. I was sore, but I ignored it.
I needed to see him.
I took a quick warm shower and then threw on some leggings, a crop top, a hoodie and my favorite Nike sneakers.
My parents weren't home. They were away on a business trip and wouldn't be back until tomorrow.
I check the time. It was 11 am and he had a 3 pm flight. I quickly raced out the house and got in my car.
His house was only 10 minutes away so I was able to get there in no time. When I arrived, I could see his car still parked in the driveway.
Good. I didn't miss him.
I rang the doorbell, and waited nervously for someone to answer the door. When the door swung open, my heart leapt into my throat, but it was just the maid, Lina. Her face lit up when she saw me and she quickly ushered me in and directed me to the kitchen.
In the kitchen were Kai's parents, Jenna Ashford and Damon Ashford. Damon was busy reading a few documents, so he only smiled in greeting and went back to what he was doing.
"Oh, hi Flora." Jenna's warm smile lit up her face.
"Hi Jenna, is Kai here?" Jenna's smile dropped as she frowned confused.
"I'm sorry sweetie, you just missed him. He left with Tristan. He did say he was going to see you before he left." She frowned. "If you leave now, you might catch him."
"Thanks Jenna." I waved goodbye and almost sprinted out of there.
Once outside I retrieve my phone from my hoodie pocket and call him, but it went straight to voicemail. I tried calling again and again, but each time it went to voicemail.
I was about to pull out of his driveway when my phone chimed. It was him, he'd just sent a text.
‘I'm boarding the plane now. I'll call you when I get there. I love you.' Read the text.
That was the last time I heard from him. That was seven years ago.
And now he's back. Just when I thought I was over him, he appears out of nowhere with a bouquet of flowers in one hand and an engagement ring in the other.
"Will you marry me?"
