C7 Chapter 7

Becky's cheeks went hot, and she looked away, though he still held onto her hand.

"I fell in love with you the first day I set my eyes on you." He sighed in a deep breath and gave her a square look. "I love you, Becky Andrews. I want you in my life permanently sweetheart, you give me so much joy and I want to be with you forever."

He stroked her wrist and gave her that slow cocky smile of his. With his eyes sparkling with his desires for her.

Becky's insides were working overtime under his intense gaze. She was almost shivering from the effect. She tried to take her hand away, but he wouldn't allow her; his grip on her hand was gentle, yet so firm.

She took a deep breath and said, "you are in love with me in less than a month. How is that even possible?" She released the air she wasn't even aware she was holding.

"Yes," he said confidently. "I wasn't lying when I said I fell in love with you the first day I saw you." He looked earnestly into her eyes, "that is the truth."

Sweetheart? She thought to herself and grinned at him despite herself. "Let's just enjoy the moment." She shrugged, "like friends...like brother and sister."

"Friends, I agree," he lifted her hand and kissed the back of it. He would have loved to lean over and kiss her on the mouth though. "But brother and sister, no… no. The thoughts I have towards you are not brotherly at all, Becky. I love you and I want to marry you.”

The way he said it with all seriousness made her burst into laughter.

"You are laughing," he said. "That's the truth."

Becky knew she was already falling in love with him. She just didn't want to give him any word of affirmation yet. She wanted to be doubly sure of his intentions for her. "I think we should take it slowly," she insisted. "I like you anyway."

His heart pulsed faster from merely looking at her as she said she liked him. "Just like?" he threw his head back and chuckled.

"You make me happy every time," he said again and traced lazy circles at the back of her hand. "The thought of you and your presence gives me joy all the time." A peaceful feeling washed over him and he knew without a doubt that she was his forever love.

Her phone rang, bringing both of them out of their romantic bubble. She brought it out and glanced at the screen. "I have to take this," she pointed at her phone. "It's work."

"No problem, go ahead," he urged with a smile.

She spoke on the phone for about six minutes before she finally disconnected the line and smiled into his eyes.

"I better take you home now," Colin said after she finished taking her call. "I don't want to fail your dad's first test. It's already after nine."

"You can't fail," she laughed at him, happy that he was so eager to earn her dad's trust because of her. He called for the check and paid.

"I had a great time tonight," he said when they got into the car. “You were a great company."

“I enjoyed your company too,” she blushed and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I almost forgot." He turned back to the passenger seats and picked up two shopping bags from the back seat. "I got these for you from Spain," he held them out to her.

"Really?" She collected the bags. "Thank you so much."

She opened the first one. It contained four packs of perfume. The second bag contained ten packs of chocolate in different flavors.

Her face brightened the more she looked up to look into his eyes. "Thank you," she smiled at him.

"You are most welcome." He took her hand and caressed it. "I hope you like chocolate?"

"Oh, I love them," she beamed. "Chocolate is one of my happy indulgences."

He was delighted to hear such a piece of information about her.

“Interesting!” That's great…, so what are your other indulgences?" he placed a hand on her lap, igniting waves of electric shocks in her body. "I want to know," he rumbled.

"Figure them out by yourself." Her eyes were glossy with desire.

"Really? Is that what you want?"

"Yeah," she looked into his eyes, grinning.

"Okay, don't worry, I will," He said confidently as he fastened his seat belt. Looking dreamily into her sweet, innocent eyes. He imagined all the sweet, yummy delicious things he would do with her when the time comes. "I will soon find out. You just wait."

"Okay now," she buckled her seatbelt. "That's your assignment. Get to work."

He started the car after and drove away.

They were so lucky. New York City traffic was unusually light, so they got to her house at 9:57 pm. They met Mrs. Andrews in the sitting room. She was watching one of her favorite TV shows. Her husband had already retired to the bedroom.

"Good evening, ma'am," Colin greeted her brightly.

"Good evening Colin," she gave him an approving look. "Please sit down. It's nice to meet you."

She was so happy to meet the man that had been making her daughter blush all around the house in recent times.

She asked about his parents and his work. Colin replied to her, telling her that his parents were fine and his job was okay. After about twenty minutes, he stood up and said he was going.

"That is okay, dear," Mrs. Andrews responded and also said, “don’t be a stranger, our door is always open."

"Yes ma'am," he bowed slightly. "Good night."

Becky saw him off to his car. They leaned against his car and chatted for about five minutes before he opened the car door.

"We'll talk later. I will call you when I get home." He leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips for the first time.

He caught her unawares. She gasped before she nodded with a chuckle.