Peace and Love

Chapter 2

Emma

It’s been two days since I seen Brandon. He is so gentle and kind. I’ve been thinking about him a lot since then. I was just sitting on my couch in the living room waiting for the phone to ring. I gave him my number, but didn’t think to get his. I lived in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. The house looks more like a cabin. I decided to take a shower and relax my mind. Self care is very important to me. After my shower I dressed for the day in a white silk crop top and a long flowing navy blue shirt with a slit on the sides. I ate breakfast and headed out to meet Nina. We met at the same cafe that was a 1/2 mile away from my place. When I arrived I was surprised to see Dom and Nina chatting at our booth. I sat opposite side of them before greeting them. “Hi Dom nice to see you again.” “ Emma you look nice great to see you too!” He replied “Emma I haven’t heard from you in two days! Where have you been?” I turned to Nina not wanting to answer. Before I could respond Brandon came out of the bathroom. We meet eyes and he smiled as he was happy to see me again. I smiled back pleased to see him again. I turned back to Nina and replied “ Sorry I’ve been busy”. “ Busy? With what?!” She shouted at me. Brandon sat next to me in the booth pulling me closer to him. I blushed feeling very comfortable in his grasp. “ Can we not talk about where I’ve been” trying to get her to change the subject. “Fine but later then” she promised. Brandon turned to me and asked “how have you been? I’ve missed you.” “ You barely know me how could you miss me?” I asked. “ You left an impression on me Emma. You’re caring, smart and warm hearted.” He spoke. The waitress came over to our table and asked if we were ready. “I’ll take a mixed red Bull favored blue raspberry and coconut. Thank you” I said. Trying to ignore what he had just said otherwise I would turn red in the face. “ I have coffee, black please” Brandon said. As Nina and Dom order their drinks Brandon and I were lost in each other. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Him ocean blue eyes were enchanting. Nina and Dom we converting while Brandon traced my hands with his. He spoke soft and gentle “ How about tonight? Say 5 o’clock? Dinner?” “ I’d love that until then say we get to know each better?” I asked him. He smiled pleased I didn’t want us to part. The waitress brought us our drinks. “What do you suppose we do?” He asked me caressing my left check. “You can count us out!” Nina shouted. I laughed as she spoke knowing what they were going to do today. “How about we hangout at my house I have a hot tub house.” I said “ Let’s go, I just need to grab a few things at my room. Will you come will me?” I didn’t hesitate before grabbing my drink and waving goodbye to Nina and Dom. We walked out the door together. Brandon take my hand in his as we walked to his car. Navy blue 1968 Shelby mustang. The car was stunning. He walked me to the passenger door and opened it for me. I was delighted, he is a gentleman. Something rare these days. As we began to drive to the hotel he was staying at he placed his hand on my inner thigh, sending waves of heat throughout my body. When we got there he was at my door before I could think to open it. He opened the door with a smile and took my hand. He led me to the elevator to the top floor opening the master sweet. I looked at him confused. This room is $250 a night. I had money from a lawsuit I won a few years ago, but I still couldn’t afford the room. “ How can you afford this room?” I spoke before I realized what I had said. He laughed and said “ Why don’t we save the questions until we get to your place. I promise I’ll tell you everything you want to know.” That was weird I thought. Maybe he just wants to wait until we are more relaxed. As we walked into the room. It was a huge living space with big windows over looking the forest. “Okay” I responded. I decided to explore the hotel room. The bedroom had a king sized swing bed. I got excited at the sight and basically ran into it. The bed soft and the perfect comfort. I got up to look at the bathroom. In the bathroom half of the room was a walk in shower. There were live plants in the floor and ceiling. A huge bathtub with keys and bubble maker. My dream bathroom is all I could think. Brandon entered behind me laughing “ Do you like the bathroom?” He asked “do I like the bathroom? You’re kidding! I love the bathroom!” We laughed and left the room.“ I got everything I need are you ready?” He asked “ I don’t know if my place is as nice as the bathroom alone” I said jokingly. We laughed and exited the room. As we walked back to the car Brandon opened every door for me.I couldn’t help but smile the entire time. It was a short drive to my house. When we pulled into the driveway and drove a little further. My driveway was 1/2 mile long placing my house further in the forest. It was quite and peaceful here. I loved my home and was slowly working to make it mine each day. When we reached the house Brandon parked and opened my door. “ Thank you” I said to him with a smile. I led him into my house I showed him around my small house but cute home. The small living area that was opened into the kitchen with bar seats. I showed him the guest bathroom where he would change in his bathing shorts. I showed him my bedroom next. You walk you to a queen bed and live plants throughout the room the connect to the living room. “ I need to find my bathing suit and change I’ll meet you in the living room.” I said to him “ Okay sounds good” he said. I found my bathing suit in closet it was red bikini with gems and a red dresses to go over top. I fixed my wavy brunette hair and headed to the living room. My eyes landed on Brandon as he look my body up and down with satisfaction written on his face. I blushed a little. “ Follow me outside it’s the added on attachment to the right.” I said. We walked out the side door and into the hot tub house. The air is warm and peaceful. As we slowly climbed into the hot tub letting our bodies get use to the heat. Brandon grabbed me by the waist without wasting a second he placed me right next to him. He began to speak softly “ Do you live here by yourself” he asked me. “ I do. This place was my grandmother’s before she passed early last year.” I told him “ I’m sorry to hear that, what about your parents?” He asked. I looked away pained by the thought of my parents. He noticed my discomfort, “ I’m sorry you don’t have answer that” he said. “ No it’s okay. It’s been a long time now. My father use to abuse my mother when I was little. She eventually left him and took me with her. I thought life would get better but I remember my mother to much of father. She tried to hide the fact that she couldn’t see me as her daughter. I left her when I was 15 years old. I’ve been with my grandmother ever since.” I told him. He was taken a back reaching for me, pulling me on his lap. We spoke for hours until Brandon phone rang. He stood up out of the hot tub and answered his phone. “Right now? He said to his phone. “No tonight’s no good. I’m busy” he said. Confused to who called him. Listening and watching him was something I could do all day. “I said no I’ll call you later”. He hung up the phone and apologized for the interruption. I smiled and said “ Don’t apologize it’s not your fault” “ it’s 4:30 pm we should get ready for dinner.” he said. I climbed out of the hot tub and walked back inside. “ What do you have planned for dinner?” I asked him. “ If you don’t mind I was thinking I would cook here for you. If that alright with you?” He asked. “Oh my, he cooks too. I may have hit the jackpot!” I shouted. We laughed as he pulled me closer and said “ May I Kiss you? I’ve been wanting to kiss you all day but I thought I’d ask since we’ve only known each other for a few days.” “You may.” I spoke softly leaning into him. We walked into the kitchen and I showed him where everything was. “ I’m going to shower while you start dinner, If you need anything just come and get me.” I said to him before turning heading to the bathroom. I took a quick shower so Brandon was left alone for to long. I came out of the bathroom in a towel and asked Brandon “ What kind of attire should I put on?” Looking at Brandon still in his bathing suit. I felt bad he didn’t change before he started dinner. “ Pajamas are okay with me” he replied. “ Did you bring anything to change into?” I asked him. “ I have the clothes I came in.” He replied, “ I have some clothes from my late grandfather. I’ll be right back” before he could say anything I bolted to my grandparents old room and took this opportunity to dress Brandon. I grabbed a pair of light grey sweats and a pack of socks. I headed back to the kitchen and handed him the clothes. I smiled and said “ This should work.” “ No shirt?” He smiled. “ You don’t have one on now why would I cover you up?” I questioned. He giggled and didn’t argue. He went to the bathroom and changed. While he was changing I took the moment to look over what was for dinner. It smells amazing and when I got a closer look my mouth started to water. Buffalo bbq shrimp tacos. When Brandon came back my eyes immediately left the food to investigate his body. Tall, muscular, blonde god like person in front of me. I gasped at his sight. He came up behind me wrapping himself around me, “ dinners almost done” he spoke. “ smells amazing. Where’d you learn how to cook?” I asked. “ My mother is a great cook. When I was little I was her little baker.” He laughed thinking about the memory. That’s so cute I thought. “ That’s adorable!” I giggled “do you have any siblings?” I asked “ I have two older brother and a little sister. Theodore, Robert, myself and Cindy.” He replied “oh wow I was excepting one or two. That’s a big family.” I said “ we are all really close too it nice to know I have them.” We continued to talked over dinner and even after dinner. It was 10pm and getting late. Brandon yawned and I asked “ Will you stay tonight?” “It’s kinda late and I’d rather not drive back to my hotel room. I’d love to thank you.” He said to me. “ I don’t have another bed are you alright sleeping in my bed?” I asked him. “ I won’t take your bed from you” he stated. “ Of course not. We can share my bed.” I giggled “ Thats fine with me, if it’s fine you.” He said. We were soon in bed together. I cuddled into him wanting to be close to him. He pulled closer to him as I rest my head on his shoulder. “Goodnight Love” he kissed my forehead. “ Goodnight, Brandon” I quite asked before falling fast asleep.