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“I’m going to find it tough to leave this paradise. It’s so beautiful here,” I said.
“It is, plus you have made it extra pleasurable.”
“Why, thank you. The same right back at you.” We sailed back to Port Douglas and walked around town. It was my first chance to look at the shops, and I bought a few presents for people at work. I also found a gorgeous bikini I couldn’t resist. Even Corey got in the shopping mood and bought a few items. I never asked if they were for him or someone else. Then he came over with a T-shirt. It had tropical flowers on it and a koala hiding in a tree. It said, watch out for the drop bears. I shook my head at him. I bought him one back with a crocodile saying, I love Queensland. The state with bite.
We sauntered back to the hotel and showered ready for a meal in the restaurant. The evening went well and the night even better with more sex. I would not be able to sit down after all this, but it would be worth it. The next day we went on the ariel ride above the rainforest and came back and spent the rest of the day in bed at my villa. It was evening and we got dressed and walked into Port Douglas to eat at one of the local restaurants that did delicious seafood meals.
“I will need to pack my bag as I have an early flight.” I didn’t want to mention leaving, but there was no point in delaying the inevitable.
“I’d like to spend the last night with you. I don’t leave for another day.”
Neither of us had said where we lived and where we were going back to. I didn’t know his job and he didn’t know mine. It had added to the mystery and made the whole thing more fun. We had talked about so many things but not our lives. I found him so easy to get along with but in real life that might be different.
I didn’t want to spoil it now. I would just let my body wallow in all the wonderful sensations he caused in me and forget what my head was thinking.
Come the morning, I dressed and walked over for one last hug before leaving. Corey wasn’t going to be satisfied with that and grabbed me so my legs were around his hips and his hands on my ass. This last kiss was as passionate as the first one. I could feel he was hard for me again and I adored the fact that I did that to him. When we finally came apart, I straightened my skirt and blouse.
“I’m going to miss you, Emmy.”
“I will miss you too. This has been fun. I think if we had met at a different time, we might have had something more. I wish you well.” With that, I gave him a peck on the cheek and left. I came here for a fling and needed to keep it at that. I made sure I did not look back. I did not have a tear in my eye. It must be the pollen from all the tropical flowers.
The ride back to Cairns was as stunning as ever, and I thought I would be sad now I had left my gorgeous hunk behind, but I wasn’t anymore. My eyes had watered but then I had pulled myself together. As I looked out at the beautiful scenery, I realized I was more at peace with myself than I had been in a long time. The two of us had been strangers and had not needed to prove anything, and it had been extremely freeing.
I couldn’t wait to tell Scarlet and Patrick about the white-water rafting, the sunset cruise, and the skyway. I would just leave out all the details of the amazing sex I had experienced. I mean, a woman has to have some secrets, doesn’t she? I had an early flight to Melbourne and would be back there by lunchtime. I would miss all the lush rainforest.
I sent a text to Patrick saying I would call in at the warehouse later. I knew he and Fiona, would have everything under control, but I liked to keep tabs on what was going on. I would give Scarlet a call tonight. If I didn’t call her, I would get an inquisition about what had happened. I was the same and used to pester her in the past when I was worried.
I had the upgraded seat on the flight again and enjoyed my champagne and snacks. I could not have imagined I would feel so different on the return flight but I did. I was getting a taxi from the airport, so I didn’t have to worry about driving until later. Back at my apartment, I opened my case and pulled out the top Corey had bought for me the last night when we had wandered around the town. A part of me wished I had pinched one of his t-shirts so I could remember his smell. Okay, I needed to stop there. The four days were up. At least I had some pictures on my phone, but I didn’t want to show anybody. They were for me. If I was lonely one night, I could use them as inspiration.
When I put my clothes away, I noticed the blue dress I had worn on my date with Hunter was hanging on a hook in the bathroom. It was a nice dress, but it represented the old me. I grabbed it and popped it in a plastic bag to take to the thrift shop. I was happy, free, and satisfied. Whatever the future brought I would grab it and say, yes. Just like I had taken a chance on fun with Corey.
I finished unpacking and my phone pinged with a text. It was Patrick.
Patrick: Are you still coming into work? I have some incredible news for you. Plus, I want to hear about this sexy man you met.
I shook my head. Both he and Paul would want to grill me.
Avery: I am just about to leave home now and should be there in thirty minutes.
I grabbed the gifts I had bought in Port Douglas and headed off.
I wondered what he was so excited about now. He was always on the go looking for more opportunities, and it was wonderful but exhausting at the same time. I liked to slow down every once in a while, and appreciate what I had achieved. I was also the one who said, slow down and let’s check things out first with the money. Pity I had not done that with men too.
I grabbed my keys and headed down to the basement. As I drove through the busy streets of Melbourne to Ascot Vale where our warehouse was, I sighed. I loved the city, but it was all buildings, and I missed the rainforest. Okay, I missed Corey too.
I waved to the women we had working at the warehouse. I tried when I could to help women who were struggling on their own or single moms. When I walked into the office, Patrick jumped up with a grin on his face and gave me a big hug. Fiona was there too, and I hoped Patrick had not driven her mad by micromanaging.
“I am so glad you are back,” Patrick said. “I wanted to call you but didn’t want to interrupt your time with that man you’d met. After that Hunter, dick, you deserved a good time. I hope he was a sex god with a huge appendage. Anyway, I didn’t want you thinking about work when you were having sex. Didn’t want to do the old coitus interruptus. I assume you had lots of sex. I hope you took precautions.”
As usual Patrick was talking at a million miles an hour. I sometimes wondered if he drew breath between each question.
“Yes, I did to both, and I am not going to give you any more details. Now, what’s all the excitement about?”
“I’m going to let you read the email yourself.”
I sat at my desk as Patrick hovered above me. The email was from Luxe and Love Stores in the United States. They were the main sponsors of the convention Patrick was going to in two weeks’ time.
Dear Patrick.
