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Even though it’s rather anti-climactic and I feel like there is something more I should do or say, there really isn’t anything that needs to be said. I reach down and pick up the blanket that is lying at our feet. “Come here, I want to show you my favorite spot in the world.”
“Do I have to get in the water again?” he asks, giving me a scowl.
“Only if you can’t stay on the rocks,” I reply, pulling him by the hand. “I’m sure you’ll be fine.”
“It sounds like a challenge,” is all he says in return.
Chapter 22
Trey
Mandy doesn’t shed a tear as we turn and make our way down to the creek. In fact, it seems as if today has given her the sense of closure that she was lacking. This place will belong to her for as long as she wants it, so she will be able to spend time out here whenever she needs it.
“You might want to get rid of your shoes and socks,” she says, flipping hers off into the grass. “Just in case you slip.” She then steps onto a rock that’s about two feet from the shoreline and begins to zigzag her way across the shallow creek. Within seconds she is standing on the other bank. “It’s pretty easy, I haven’t fallen in since I was little.”
I simply nod, not wanting to say anything that might jinx me. Once barefoot, I jump onto the first rock and wobble fiercely before deciding just to go for it. “I don’t care if I get wet,” I declare as I jump from rock to rock until I reach the other side.
“That was really good. I’ve done that a million times, so I had an unfair advantage,” she says with a mischievous look.
“Yeah, I could tell that wasn’t your first time.” I glance back at the rocky little path, amazed that it held up under my weight.
We make our way up a small hill and after going over the top we come to a small landing on the other side. “Isn’t it gorgeous up here?” she asks, taking my hand and leading me to the flattest spot. “We’ll spread out the blanket here.”
“Yeah, this is great,” I reply, looking across at the trees that stand just beyond the sparkling clear stream. “It feels like we are the only ones around for miles,” I add, just as my phone begins to buzz.
“Please don’t pick up,” she says with pleading eyes. “I’ve been waiting all day to get you out here alone.” She reaches inside the lapel of my shirt and gives it a light tug.
“Its just Mom, checking in.” I toss the phone to the corner of the blanket. “I’ll call her back in a little while.” I slip a finger inside the waistband of her shorts and pull her closer. “You’re not the only one who has been waiting for this. Those gorgeous legs of yours were driving me nuts the whole flight here.”
“Well, you were pretty much ignoring me, so I retaliated with my short shorts.” She snickers, shooting me another devious smile.
“Oh, I knew exactly why you changed into those.” I slip another finger into the other side of her waistband and slide them down her legs. “No underwear either? You were thinking naughty thoughts weren’t you.”
“I told you I’ve been waiting all day,” she coos, grabbing the bottom of her tank top and pulling it over her head. “You need to get rid of these though,” she adds, grabbing hold of my belt while I quickly unbutton my shirt.
“I like this side of you,” I tell her as she quickly sheds my pants and briefs. “Nothing like being one with nature, huh? Have you ever done this out here before?”
“No, but I’ve always wanted to.” She turns away, allowing me to unhook her bra and ease it down her arms. “I’ve been thinking about being alone out here with you ever since the first time we were here. I can’t tell you how much this place means to me.”
“I’m just glad that it makes you so happy,” I assure her. We both stand there for a moment soaking in the beauty. The sun is streaming through the trees at just the right angle to make the creek shimmer and sparkle. “The beauty of this place is so unique, I didn’t want to see it ruined by a development. Places like this are becoming so rare.”
Mandy
Listening to Trey express his appreciation for my little slice of heaven has me feeling things that I’ve never felt in my entire life. For any man to truly steal my heart, he needs to have an appreciation for the simple beauty in life. I can’t help but think about how much his attitude has changed in the past weeks. That first day in Geneva, he seemed to have little appreciation for all the dramatic beauty that surrounded him. Maybe all of the drama has left him with a greater appreciation for the little things. He turns to me and leans in, kissing me passionately while we lower ourselves to the blanket.
